A video clip directed by Jonathan Demme uniting UB40 and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) in this cover version of "I Got You Babe". First half of the video introduces us to the band and lead vocals while doing a fun rehearsal of the song on a stadium during the whole afternoon; and the second half presents the concert at night time with an enthusiastic crowd.—Rodrigo Amaro
In 1985, British band UB40 with American singer Chrissie Hynde recorded a cover version of "I Got You Babe" for the group's studio album Baggariddim. The song also appeared on the Pretenders' 1987 compilation album The Singles. This version of "I Got You Babe" charted at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1985 and reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.—Peter-Patrick76 (peter-patrick@mail.com)