Virgin Radio Classic Artists - Midge Ure

Singer-songwriter and musician Midge Ure talks to Jamie East about his extraordinary musical career that began in a Glasgow tenement with a £3 guitar his parents bought him.
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[@j3ss75]

he’s such a gentleman omg

[@polarskye]

My first serious band as a teenager, loved Midge Ure ( still do!) I’ve seen him live many times, wilt ultravox and as solo artist, such a nice guy 😊. Great interview thank you

[@john0691]

Midge is just the best!!!!!!

[@theclubjukebox]

Midge Ure is a national treasure musician 🎸🎤🙌

[@flanplan5903]

I like how, even when after living in London for so long, he still has his accent!

[@gatomua]

Amazing musician and truly a gentleman

[@thechapelperilous]

Love that he mentions “Sleepwalk” by Santo and Johnny as his earliest memory of a song getting deep in his head and heart

[@traciemarsh1611]

what a man :)

[@alistairwattsmalaga]

Midge Ure forever!!!

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

Love Midge’s honesty and grounded personality. Having seen him yet again at the Royal Albert Hall, 041023 and 70, he remains a great talent. ❤❤

[@lennyrussell8954]

Top interview, goes to show that being in the right place at the right time makes a huge difference.

[@admiralackbar9307]

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview, I've been looking forward to more Midge Ure talks, he really is a true genus, I love that hes doing the 1980 Tour

[@graemecopland703]

Saw Midge at the Barrowlands at the weekend. Just brilliant. I never thought I’d see these tracks played live and was totally blown away. If you are a fan of Midge / Visage / Ultravox get a ticket for the 1980 Tour.

[@arizonaidiot1250]

I was there, too!! Fantastic concert!!!

[@ryszardkruszona6370]

The one of the best singer all times .I like him so much.

[@joekidd8]

Was there too at the front

[@Dolores5000]

Midge Ure rules❤

[@arizonaidiot1250]

Definitely a musical genius!!

[@Ruthle160]

Great interview!

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Thanks for this video. Always enjoyed Midge Ure and Ultravox in high school while living in Canada.

[@bobsaint-laurent5655]

Just watched a 1981 concert of Thin Lizzy to discover that neither Gary More or John Sykes were there but Midge Ure (that I didn't know) was doing an incredible job. I didn't know that great player. I was in Glasgow and Edinburgh touring in 2018 & 2019 in the great Scotland area. Great conversation ! Thanks for letting us know more of this great artist ! Peace from Quebec, Canada ! ✌

[@BigBlueboy-xc2zt]

I worked with lot UK techno bands 90s who say it was Midge Ure inspired them take up keyboard

[@christianhelwig]

Midge is the man. I met him a couple years ago on his acoustic tour and he was great. I had him sign my "Do They Know It's Christmas" 12", while everyone was having him sign Ultravoxx and is solo stuff LOL

[@jasman71]

Potential drinking game - have a swig every time the interviewer says “kind of” 😊

[@crankyoldperson6871]

He’s the Meryl Streep of music.

[@rampageclover9788]

Love me some Midge

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

TRIVIA: "Midge" is just the phonetic reversal for "Jim," his real name. This occurred when the erstwhile Jim Ure joined Jim McGinlay's band; McGinlay was the one who coined Jim Ure's new given name. Thus: Jim -> Mij -> Midge (because simply spelling it "M-I-J" would have made it look too foreign, hence "M-I-D-G-E," where the "e" is silent and the "dg" maps to "j").

[@tonydoherty5614]

why not put all the tunes ya didnt like yourself on cd, ,and let ya fans decide,,. more moneey.x You are a person of love thanks mu ,

[@Geoffreytomlinson24]

Why is this Guy not a Sir?

[@LabRat6619]

Strangly I never saw him as Scottish, just Mr Ultravox.