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UB40’s rendition of is a quintessential example of the band's signature "reggae-pop" style, which propelled them to global stardom in the 1980s and 90s. Originally a 1964 hit by The Temptations , UB40 reimagined the Motown classic for their 1989 album, Labour of Love II , a project dedicated to covering the songs that influenced them. Background and Production

: UB40 , an English reggae and pop band formed in Birmingham in 1978. ub40_the_way_you_do_the_things_you_do_official_...

It reached on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. UB40’s rendition of is a quintessential example of

: The Official Music Video (originally released in 1990 and later uploaded to YouTube in 2009) showcases the band’s relaxed stage presence and the vibrant energy of their live-recorded style. Chart Performance It reached on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States

wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_You_Do_the_Things_You_Do">original Motown version by or other tracks from the Labour of Love series?

It became a staple on international radio, further cementing their status as the group with the most weeks spent on the UK singles chart during the 1980s (a record shared with Madness).

: The song features romantic, metaphorical praise for a partner, with lines like "You make my life so sweet / I like the way you do the things you do".