Don't Let It Pass You By / Don't Slow Down

This article is about the UB40 song. For the song "Don't Slow Down" by Mr. Mister, see Welcome to the Real World (Mr. Mister album).

"Don't Let It Pass You By / Don't Slow Down" is a double A-side single by British group UB40.^[1] It was released in 1981 as the first single from the band's second album Present Arms. The single reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart in May 1981, staying for nine weeks.^[1][2] and also peaked at No.1 on the UK Indie Chart.^[3]

"Don't Let It Pass You By / Don't Slow Down"
Single by UB40
from the album Present Arms
Released	1981
Genre	Reggae
Length	4:33
Label	DEP International
Songwriter(s)	UB40
Producer(s)	UB40
UB40 singles chronology
"The Earth Dies Screaming" / "Dream a Lie" (1980) "Don't Let It Pass You By / Don't Slow Down" (1981) "One in Ten" (1981)

Charts

Chart (1981)	Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)[4]	18
UK Singles (OCC)[5]	16