Hi Midge. This is Michael from Germany...I was born in 1968 ...Ultravox (New wave) ...Kraftwerk...Now we heared the news (Chris) died age 71.Legend never died. Alles gute auf der letzten Reise
He has an incredible voice. So pure ! He’s so talented and more pleasant sounding than some of the people today that rely on Auto Tune. Bring back the genius of the 80’s.
I am turning 58 shortly. So grateful for the amazing variety of music I enjoyed during my teenage years; what an amazing variation of different artists/styles. I worked in engineering but changed carreer in 2022 and now drive a school bus - I tell my young passengers about the summer of 1983 when my cheap Raleigh bicycle and equally cheap Toshiba radio-cassette recorder provided all the entertainment I needed; long 20 mile+ cycles and home to great music recorded off the radio. No social media or FOMO. Despite some difficulties growing up as a teenager, especially in school and during my Leaving Cert year; the music sustained me. My 20 year old niece also loves this music. I play this stuff in my bus when taking the kids to school and it would be the greatest pleasure if I could convince even one of my young passengers to listen to music from this decade. The '80s were not perfect but times were simpler and there was more social interaction. Nowadays, you cannot even talk to a human when trying to phone a bank or a public service. Would love a time machine!
Nice of you to speak of this to them. Needed to be said. Loved the music of the eighties. The clothing styles looked sharp as well, nice fabric too. Unlike the garbage they sell today.
Not this song: Wikipedia ""If I Was" is a 1985 song by Midge Ure. It was co-written by Ure and Danny Mitchell (of Ultravox's tour opening band Messengers), and released as the first single from Ure's first solo album The Gift. It reached #1 on the UK singles chart for one week in September 1985.[1] In the sleeve notes for the 2001 compilation If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox Ure wrote: "This song is pure Danny Mitchell. I found a demo of it on a cassette Danny had sent me for his band The Messengers. I grabbed it with both hands, messed around with it, sprinkled it with fairy dust and the rest is history." Ure played all instruments on the song except bass guitar, which was played by Mark King of Level 42."
Hi there am Alberto how are you doing tonight I'm fine thanks yeah I would be right there with you there the 80s the music the hair the clothes I would of done everything so different from what I have done
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Just watched him live at York Grand Opera House last night. Absolutely brilliant!! He did this, which I love, and finished with Vienna, and yes he can still hit those top notes, he is superb!! 👋❤
Ultravox had a lot of good songs. Delve into their catalog when you get a chance. I recommend checking out "Vienna". It still knocks my socks off to this day. Another catchy tune by them is "Reap The Wild Wind".
It was late 1985 when I first heard this. I’d just graduated from college & was at my first job in a mid sized city along the US/Mexican border. I was just starting off, working my ass off & broke as hell, but having the time of my life. This song makes feel 25 & invincible again….which means, “If I Was” is more than song-it’s magic.
It was a number one for him at the time then here in Britain/the UK of course-unlike Vienna by Ultravox in 1981 which of course got to number two only but should have been number one for sure! Thank you there too.
What a song and music!!!, Sad and sentimental...with his voice and the keyboards...Midge Ure in his solo and when with Ultravox, with Vienna and Reap the wild wind....Unforgettable. How i miss the 80s😔!!!
This song reminds me of working in Smiths Menswear in High St Edinburgh in the 80s and 90s always was playing over the stereo in shop! Love Midge Ure, very under rated artist and Bob Geldof got all the awards and gratitudes for Live Aid when it was both him and Midge Ure that done it together! But Midge Ure being the man he is stood back and let Bob take the fame and glory! Midge Ure is a Beatifull man and the loveliest man you could ever meet with a heart of gold! Still a hero of mine at the age of 53 years old, for 40 years he's been a part of my life to this day, must listen to him at least once a week still! Thanks Midge ♥️🇬🇧
There’s something wrong when I saw this video only has 2.2 million views,but now I see it’s only less than 4 years old from (July 2020) How can such a popular song from the 80s only have official music video almost 40 years after his release?
A totally brilliant and talented man. The live performance of this at the Princ's Trust Rock Gala (1987) was simply amazing. Downunder, South Australia
Got CD album MONUMENT. ..and THE VOICE where they drum out together is FANTASTIC....made my 3 daughters learn apart each and have best go at it for 50p...or whatever ...my eldest still plays and drums to it ..BRILLIANT BAND.
I was a soldier with the parachute regiment was deployed for three years on the frontline in Afghanistan lost a few close colleagues but this song is in honour and dedicated to them
That's kind. Wish though that we could turn the clock again back to the 80s, to great music, get talent and more peaceful times. The world is just so shite right now
Why does this song get me right in the feels.....maybe it goes back to old friends , loves , melancholy , how can a melody or synth sound bring on such joy,angst,regret, oh i dont know but i love drowning in it
I always wanted to protect the men and I always wanted them to get and keep the love of their lives. For me as a woman, a man is a gift from God to women. That's how I treat every man. With respect and esteem.
One of my favourite songs of my childhood. Still love it today. I didn’t realise until recently that Midge was in Ultravox who sang Vienna, another legendary song. But then again Midge is a legend having also written Do They Know it’s Christmas.
1987, I was a senior in high school. Borrowed this cassette when it came out from friends who were punk rockers (twins). Mind you, Midge was already a legend with Ultra Vox and the Band Aide days, so it was natural to follow his solo work. This song will always reflect my last few months of my high school days and the mighty 80s with enduring memories.
Just heard this on the radio. This was 1 of my favorite songs of the 80s. I was 16 hanging out at the local pool with friends. Thanks for the memories.😁👍
First time I heard this song was when it was first released. I really liked it then and I have ever since, but no-one at school ever even mentioned it. I'm glad at least that there are people today who still fondly remember it.
The new generation will never understand the aura of the 80's, songs were made with art and from the heart. New Romantics, New Wave, Sinth Pop marked an era for all of us, time does not go back, but the songs remained as a legacy of a remarkable time. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
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Será algo especial , desde Chile amo está canción la escucho una y otra vez ,no se que será, leí en los comentarios alguien fue asistente en el vídeo clip, que envidia , me llama la atención el pantalón de tiro largo típico de los 80s
Two lines that created an impact were" carrying ( most public figures and those in radio/tv etc.) weight of popular demand" and the other line that got me was " I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her/him " and the two lines have a connection
Hi Midge. This is Michael from Germany...I was born in 1968 ...Ultravox (New wave) ...Kraftwerk...Now we heared the news (Chris) died age 71.Legend never died. Alles gute auf der letzten Reise
Ok
Der Mann Wer hat gestorben hat Diese Lied SUPER gesungen.. YES THE DEUTSC is BAD! . But THE LOVE IS ALWAYS THERE!!
I Love You for writing this song Midge❤ from Art by Gonzo 👑⚜️🏆 Australia 🌏🦘
I was born in 67 how lucky are we xxxx
Its Jamie Davies I like this song Micheal From Germany and will you be my friend please Michael from Germany please my mate and friend???????????
A Glasgow Boy who did good, well done Midge. 😎 form Glasgow 🇬🇧
Ciesze sie i jestem dumny ze bylem na koncercie ultra vox w polsce.wrazenia do dzisiaj.brak takich zespolow dzisiaj.😊
When was the last time you heard a song like this?
1985
I've never heard a song like this. It's unique. I have however, heard other great songs this year.
Midge Ure, one of the 80'ss geniuses.
He has an incredible voice. So pure ! He’s so talented and more pleasant sounding than some of the people today that rely on Auto Tune. Bring back the genius of the 80’s.
Yes, the genius of the 80s!!!
Dude, you hit that one right on the head!!!!!!80’s forever!!!!!!!!!!!
An 80's song that really stands out.
A classic they'll be playing on TH-cam and radio stations around the world in the next 100 years and beyond.Mark my words : ) July 1st 2023.
This Is Poetry In Motion.
Midge Ure Is So Underrated.
They don't write songs like this any more.Absolutly beautiful,goosebumps right now&tears...❤currently on loop
Midge bless you.
I am turning 58 shortly. So grateful for the amazing variety of music I enjoyed during my teenage years; what an amazing variation of different artists/styles. I worked in engineering but changed carreer in 2022 and now drive a school bus - I tell my young passengers about the summer of 1983 when my cheap Raleigh bicycle and equally cheap Toshiba radio-cassette recorder provided all the entertainment I needed; long 20 mile+ cycles and home to great music recorded off the radio. No social media or FOMO. Despite some difficulties growing up as a teenager, especially in school and during my Leaving Cert year; the music sustained me. My 20 year old niece also loves this music. I play this stuff in my bus when taking the kids to school and it would be the greatest pleasure if I could convince even one of my young passengers to listen to music from this decade. The '80s were not perfect but times were simpler and there was more social interaction. Nowadays, you cannot even talk to a human when trying to phone a bank or a public service. Would love a time machine!
nem tudom leírni mennyire szeretlek.
Good times 😎🎸here 51
Same here! 58 2nd day of this month.
Best ever. Very accurate description of the 80s. 58 in 6 months. And the summer was proper summer back then.
Nice of you to speak of this to them. Needed to be said. Loved the music of the eighties. The clothing styles looked sharp as well, nice fabric too. Unlike the garbage they sell today.
Those 80's dance moves were about the only ones I could ever do...
I've always recognized the chorus, but I don't know if I've ever heard this fully until now.
alizée dans les flammes de mes déesses tu déchires mes pensées
Few people can ever write music the way Midge Ure did, either alone or with Ultravox.
He was from ultravox??
@@5tyyu He was the voice of Ultravox indeed.
@@5tyyu the lider
Not this song: Wikipedia ""If I Was" is a 1985 song by Midge Ure. It was co-written by Ure and Danny Mitchell (of Ultravox's tour opening band Messengers), and released as the first single from Ure's first solo album The Gift. It reached #1 on the UK singles chart for one week in September 1985.[1]
In the sleeve notes for the 2001 compilation If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox Ure wrote:
"This song is pure Danny Mitchell. I found a demo of it on a cassette Danny had sent me for his band The Messengers. I grabbed it with both hands, messed around with it, sprinkled it with fairy dust and the rest is history."
Ure played all instruments on the song except bass guitar, which was played by Mark King of Level 42."
my mate wrote that
this song immediately catapults me back to the 80's - best decade for music. Love to go back there
Defo
Hi there am Alberto how are you doing tonight I'm fine thanks yeah I would be right there with you there the 80s the music the hair the clothes I would of done everything so different from what I have done
@@funda1153 who me
Sadly, we cannot go back, but the music is still here with us
Así es!
One of the greatest musicians and lyricists of the last 50 years.. What a belter
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Easily one of the best tunes of the 80s.
Yes 🥰
@@midgeure1914 perfect
@@mariealmquist3038 definitely. If any 1 deserved a number 1 record it was midge ure. Talented musician and very humble good guy.
Kneeling on Midge. One of the most extravagant songs ever full of Magic. This is real music. Time went by. Hymns remains
MY LEGEND HERO, MIDGE URE, THE JUGLAR FROM THE BAND AID, THE BEST MAN LIVING ON THE PLANET
This song popped into my head from nowhere today. I haven't heard it for years. I had to come here and listen to it again. ❤
Just did the same, myself❤😂
Me also was sleeping this song came in my head and here iam 😀 something strange going on…
Same here. Flashback to my happy youth in the 1980s with this awesome song
Same five!
Same
Classic track. Lucky to grow up in the 80’s and listen to the best decade of music in history 🙏
Yes indeed so then too of course-you are so right too!
Yup
RIGHT
80s were Amazing.Another brilliant tune
Proper Dad dancing at a wedding
Just watched him live at York Grand Opera House last night. Absolutely brilliant!! He did this, which I love, and finished with Vienna, and yes he can still hit those top notes, he is superb!! 👋❤
lucky Maddy. I’d like to see him one day.
The 80s was so special. Feel blessed to have experienced it.
Special talent this guy was
I agreed,totally!!
I’m 27 years old & found this song today years old and already repeating it all day!!
Enjoy coz it`s fantastic
Ultravox had a lot of good songs. Delve into their catalog when you get a chance. I recommend checking out "Vienna". It still knocks my socks off to this day. Another catchy tune by them is "Reap The Wild Wind".
It will wear off and then your forget it
Danny great taste..had the vynl record when released
@@lordmaster2562 let's have a bet on that!?
Przebój wszechczasów wokalisty zespołu Ultravox Midge Ure , pamiętam te czasy mojej młodości słuchało się wtedy takiej muzyki .
It was late 1985 when I first heard this. I’d just graduated from college & was at my first job in a mid sized city along the US/Mexican border. I was just starting off, working my ass off & broke as hell, but having the time of my life. This song makes feel 25 & invincible again….which means, “If I Was” is more than song-it’s magic.
It was a number one for him at the time then here in Britain/the UK of course-unlike Vienna by Ultravox in 1981 which of course got to number two only but should have been number one for sure! Thank you there too.
Of course for sure really too?!
This is one of those timeless classics that still sounds as good today as the day it was released. This song never gets old.
Imagine all these 80’s bangers were only coming out fresh now, we would be spoiled for choir, so so many great artists and songs.
Ich bleibe immer Fan,solange ich lebe !
Ich Auch ❤
Und ich auch.❤
Still love it. Can we turn back time , please !!!
This cool dude is responsible for some of the most emotive, hauntingly beautiful songs of the 80s. A nice guy who really did come in first. ❤
What a feel good tune... I was driving along this morning feeling miserable, then this came on the radio and made my day.
Thanks Midge for all the beautiful music you gave us😊
80's will come again ... in 57 years from now...
Wish so I could go back in time to the 80's - just for a month please!
Wow what a singing voice, fantastic music in the 80s, could understand every word he was singing about,, cheers Gary in cottingham East Yorkshire
What a song and music!!!, Sad and sentimental...with his voice and the keyboards...Midge Ure in his solo and when with Ultravox, with Vienna and Reap the wild wind....Unforgettable. How i miss the 80s😔!!!
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Oh Yes!!
And when He was the Singer of "Slik":Reqiem!I Love all of those Songs,they help me stop crying!
@@susannelies5434 salmos cap 46 verso 1
This song reminds me of working in Smiths Menswear in High St Edinburgh in the 80s and 90s always was playing over the stereo in shop! Love Midge Ure, very under rated artist and Bob Geldof got all the awards and gratitudes for Live Aid when it was both him and Midge Ure that done it together! But Midge Ure being the man he is stood back and let Bob take the fame and glory! Midge Ure is a Beatifull man and the loveliest man you could ever meet with a heart of gold! Still a hero of mine at the age of 53 years old, for 40 years he's been a part of my life to this day, must listen to him at least once a week still! Thanks Midge ♥️🇬🇧
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The decade unsurpassed. 80s forever!
Jan 2025 my Sunday song ❤
One of the best 80s songs/songs ever! ❤
what a great feeling of life in the 80s...especially with this music
From The Great good old days
Yes
Midge is a true innovator.. I love the music, the voice..
Midge forever! Loved this song of the 80s!
This is the most beautiful song
There’s something wrong when I saw this video only has 2.2 million views,but now I see it’s only less than 4 years old from (July 2020) How can such a popular song from the 80s only have official music video almost 40 years after his release?
This song always moves me to tears, with it's beauty. An all time classic. Midge is a genius
Love this song too.
Just watching The Making Of Do They Know It's Christmas on iPlayer.
Such awesome talent and all in the same room ❤️
Love all of Ultravox songs and this solo from Midge Ure is simply magnificent..such pure talent..sadly lacking in today's music..
I was about 6 years old when this came out. Remains one of my favourite tunes of all time. The best songs age like fine wines.
I don't like wine but I get it
21 de enero tengo 75 años no me canso de escuchar a midge ure esta es una cancion maravillosa bravo saludos cordiales desde alicante españa
My heart filling with some strange longing back in the days before Internet when the future was unknown and beautiful..
...and with hit-charts, not full of fu**ing hip-hop and autotune-voices.
wow, you've said it so beautiful!
For sure 😩
Mind you it s a great song u never beat the 80s music video s ..
@@Paul-fq9pj what
This sounds as fresh in 2022 as it did back in the 1980s, the best era for music.
Beautiful song by a beautiful man.
ixi
One of my crushes
The world is a better place for having one wee James Ure
I loved this song when it first came out. Just came up in my head and I'm here to listen again. Still love it.
Love him, love his music, miss those golden years forever...
The 80s were better in so many ways and music is one of them
A miraculous time when really cool things were being developed, with cool people, music and fashion.
I wish to hear this song in upcoming GTA VI. Midge should be in this game as radio DJ.
Lata '80, lata beztroski i innych potrzeb ...
Such an uplifting song. Midge really has a knack for melodrama that is also endearing and moving.
A totally brilliant and talented man. The live performance of this at the Princ's Trust Rock Gala (1987) was simply amazing. Downunder, South Australia
Got CD album MONUMENT. ..and THE VOICE where they drum out together is FANTASTIC....made my 3 daughters learn apart each and have best go at it for 50p...or whatever
...my eldest still plays and drums to it ..BRILLIANT BAND.
This song is utter perfection!
I was a soldier with the parachute regiment was deployed for three years on the frontline in Afghanistan lost a few close colleagues but this song is in honour and dedicated to them
That's kind.
Wish though that we could turn the clock again back to the 80s, to great music, get talent and more peaceful times.
The world is just so shite right now
This song hit #1 in the UK in 1985. Why was this never released in the US? It is so wrong that America never got to know this brilliant song.
Why does this song get me right in the feels.....maybe it goes back to old friends , loves , melancholy , how can a melody or synth sound bring on such joy,angst,regret, oh i dont know but i love drowning in it
Pamiętam jak dziś! Zajebioza!
still gives me chills ..anytime
I ment to say thank you midge ure
For all of your music and videos your number one ps take care of yourself
I always wanted to protect the men and I always wanted them to get and keep the love of their lives. For me as a woman, a man is a gift from God to women. That's how I treat every man. With respect and esteem.
A number 1 hit in the UK. Well deserved. Great song.
One of my favourite songs of my childhood. Still love it today. I didn’t realise until recently that Midge was in Ultravox who sang Vienna, another legendary song. But then again Midge is a legend having also written Do They Know it’s Christmas.
Oh dear i just got trown back to my youth.
Can't dance, but those pipes... One of the greatest male vocalists ever.
This man has an amazing voice, I was lucky enough to hear it tonight! But I’m sad he didn’t sing this one
1987, I was a senior in high school. Borrowed this cassette when it came out from friends who were punk rockers (twins). Mind you, Midge was already a legend with Ultra Vox and the Band Aide days, so it was natural to follow his solo work. This song will always reflect my last few months of my high school days and the mighty 80s with enduring memories.
What an awesome song - just kind of message we need to hear in these dark days! (August 20th 2024). ❤😎😇
Just heard this on the radio. This was 1 of my favorite songs of the 80s. I was 16 hanging out at the local pool with friends. Thanks for the memories.😁👍
Saw him live in the 80's in Manchester, he was amazing, wonderful man.
Ah, the decade we were thin. Miss being thin,
First time I heard this song was when it was first released. I really liked it then and I have ever since, but no-one at school ever even mentioned it. I'm glad at least that there are people today who still fondly remember it.
OH, I just still love both Midge Ure and Ultravox...After 30 + years, still the best and more valid than ever...Love from South Africa.
A Master Piece 🇬🇧👍😀♥️
When you look what he has done since the mid 70's how on earth is he not a Sir?!
They gave the knighthood to Bob Geldoff instead although it was Midge Ure who wrote and organised Live Aid and Band Aid.
What a voice! I was a Little Girl and I was lost in this song.
The new generation will never understand the aura of the 80's, songs were made with art and from the heart. New Romantics, New Wave, Sinth Pop marked an era for all of us, time does not go back, but the songs remained as a legacy of a remarkable time. Greetings from Brazil
🇧🇷
No truer words!!! ❤🌏🍀 Greetings from Australia!!! 🇦🇺
Fantastic
What new generation? Gen z. Most older gen z listen to the 80s and 90s.
One of the most beautiful and romantic songs ever made
This song brings my back to my college days in the UK back in the 80s. Memories!
I worked on the video with midge. We were responsible for wardrobe and his light footness on the dance floor. He was such a lovely guy 😁😁
👍🏻
Wonderful
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
He’s a great lyricist. Bumped into him a few times and he’s unassuming and not at all like a big rich rock star ⭐️
Great wardrobe choices, mate! I like even the white socks, even today!
A love song for the ages
Beautiful song, great voice, hansome man. I feel satisfied.
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She cried,the tears that fell were from Asian ways,is another good track of The Gift❤
Cudowny utwór Super przebój więcej tak cudownych utworów i ten prześliczny tekst aż chce się zyc
Será algo especial , desde Chile amo está canción la escucho una y otra vez ,no se que será, leí en los comentarios alguien fue asistente en el vídeo clip, que envidia , me llama la atención el pantalón de tiro largo típico de los 80s
Arguably best song ever written
Two lines that created an impact were" carrying ( most public figures and those in radio/tv etc.) weight of popular demand" and the other line that got me was " I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her/him " and the two lines have a connection
Lets not Forget
Ultravox.
The song Vienna
was Brilliant.
@markneville9723 and it still is there too why not.
This song makes me happy and sad at the same time
Indeed, his voice it's so special. I am dancing with tears in my eyes.
living out a memory :) x