Midge is the most honest humble artist on the planet ! & deserves everything he has earned !...Lucky enough to see him in Sheffield a couple of years ago & he was absolutely brilliant !
First saw Midge in ‘74 with Slik. Saw him again a few years ago as a solo artist and he is an excellent performer. There were some other big names on the bill but when they announced Midge and he walked on, the whole place sat up a bit straighter and the atmosphere went up more than a few notches.
In Canada my radio station manager pulled me up in '91 for playing Cold, Cold Heart twice an hour. I told him, "You don't understand anything, do you?"
I don't have many heroes. Midge is one. We saw him on that tour in Manchester late in the year. If anything he has got better with age. A genuinely great person.
I saw Midge live in Bath back in November 2024 and before that I’d seen Ultravox on their Return to Eden tour at The Roundhouse in Camden. I never saw them when I was growing up as I was too young to go to shows, but seeing them later in life - was utterly brilliant. Was such a joyous show. Same with the show in Bath and hearing everything from Fade to Grey to a bit of Lizzy. And Your Name Has Slipped My Mind Again”. Just beautifully done. If you saw that show, you’ll remember the light… There was a huge energy on stage coming from Midge - phenomenal band too, the whole auditorium lifted. Genius writer, lovely person and still the person that made me want to pick up a guitar and make music.
Great interview, think you covered everything historically! I saw him in Bath near where I live and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a song 'The Voice' is live, goes in my top drawer. Didn't know he lived in Eastfield in Glasgow, my railway connections take me there too, wonder if was aware of the loco shed there?! Excellent alround, thank you.
What a career. I love the inter twined nature of music..... short term guitarist for Siouxsie and the Banshees as well..... as was Robert Smith. Great stuff.
I don’t know who James is (Aussie here) but I personally thought James asked all the excellent right questions that I’ve never heard asked about/to Midge. 5star interview James. As for Midge….I’ve been a fan since Sleepwalk came out and also Visage - Fade to Grey a few months later.
Massive fan of both versions of Ultravox. The Foxx era, and the Ure era. A highly underrated band, who attracted unfair criticism in their heyday. Punks disliked them for being too arty. PostPunks disliked them for not being arty enough. And the New Romantics saw them, as too old. Musical tribalism. You can’t beat it.
Followed Midge since I was 12 years old I'm now 57 my number 1 idol would love to chat with him on my radio show that would be a dream come true can you help me to get in touch with Midge please James kind regards Warren x
O'Balding can tell Midge that when Vienna was #1 that's when O'Balding was caught stealing vynyl records. Midge should have asked O'Balding about his family tree and his pretend parents😂
A very interesting and entertaining interview. I know it's not O'Brien's brief, but I feel sometimes that he could dig a bit deeper and that he too often revels in his own thoughts, which is fine for the radio show but not an interview. Unless I'm wrong! Which I probably am.
One of the most depressing socialists in the world interviews a "working-class kid" who literally made it from the bottom to "rock legend" status through the fruits of his labour, i.e. capitalism. Oh the irony. (Nothing against Ure, I just don't like O'Brian the angry socialist).
Midge is the most honest humble artist on the planet ! & deserves everything he has earned !...Lucky enough to see him in Sheffield a couple of years ago & he was absolutely brilliant !
Midge is such a nice genuine man, love his music
Great musician and the unsung hero of Live and Band aid
Thanks James I saw Midge in 79 with Thin Lizzy seen him solo he is a great musician and and enjoyable listen Thanks
First saw Midge in ‘74 with Slik. Saw him again a few years ago as a solo artist and he is an excellent performer. There were some other big names on the bill but when they announced Midge and he walked on, the whole place sat up a bit straighter and the atmosphere went up more than a few notches.
Awesome ….Midge is a true ledgend👍
I smiled all the way through this video. A genuine artist being interviewed by a genuine journalist. Great stuff. Thank you
He's one of the most brilliant artists of this century meet him once very nice guy going to his concert December Birmingham.
Enjoying the interview with the incredibly talented, creative and humble Midge Ure. The voice has always drawn me in and inspired me.
Saw Midge live on a solo tour and many years later finally in Ultravox, always great shows.
In Canada my radio station manager pulled me up in '91 for playing Cold, Cold Heart twice an hour. I told him, "You don't understand anything, do you?"
Saw Rich Kids in 78, great underrated rock 'n 'roll band. Met Midge after the show, lovely friendly and genuine bloke.
I'm a massive, massive Midge Ure and Ultravox fan. Really enjoyed this interview, very relaxed and entertaining.
I don't have many heroes. Midge is one. We saw him on that tour in Manchester late in the year. If anything he has got better with age. A genuinely great person.
What a Legend 👏👏
I saw Midge live in Bath back in November 2024 and before that I’d seen Ultravox on their Return to Eden tour at The Roundhouse in Camden. I never saw them when I was growing up as I was too young to go to shows, but seeing them later in life - was utterly brilliant.
Was such a joyous show. Same with the show in Bath and hearing everything from Fade to Grey to a bit of Lizzy. And Your Name Has Slipped My Mind Again”. Just beautifully done. If you saw that show, you’ll remember the light…
There was a huge energy on stage coming from Midge - phenomenal band too, the whole auditorium lifted.
Genius writer, lovely person and still the person that made me want to pick up a guitar and make music.
The multi-talented Midge Ure is such a humble and sweet man.
Every word Midge-san says is wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️
What a great interview a proper rock star with a passion.
Haven’t seen him in ages… last time I saw him must have been in the 80’s had a tendency to wander around in the fog telling everyone he was in Vienna.
And it meant nothing to him.
So mystic and soulful.
the most amazing band next to Peter Gabriel ..Ultravox..i have all their albums.. love their music love Midge ..wow..great music videos too!
Fantastic interview
Haven't seen many interviews recently - thank you. looking forward to seeing him soon, last time was in The Tube studio in around 1985....
My first Ultravox album was so The Collection. Also a great interview!
Going to see him in San Diego for a second time. Love it!
Great interview, think you covered everything historically! I saw him in Bath near where I live and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a song 'The Voice' is live, goes in my top drawer. Didn't know he lived in Eastfield in Glasgow, my railway connections take me there too, wonder if was aware of the loco shed there?! Excellent alround, thank you.
And what a voice just wonderful,
See you in Stockholm im march Midge!
Great talk!
Delightful, an absolute musical legend and a wonderful man, 🙌.
Like deployed 👍
recommend seeing him live he's still brilliant. Midge is a guitar hero of mine and Ultravox one of my favourite bands
Ultravox change electronic music as did Kraftwerk. Brilliant songwriter and visionary. Billy Warren and Chris made magic! Thank you Midge
The Collection was also my first album...got it for Xmas.
When the 20 years older guy is the more energetic and enthusiastic one and has a beautiful accent😂😂, long live Mitch!! Greetings from Vienna
Mr O’Brian and Mr Ure thank you so much…
What a career. I love the inter twined nature of music..... short term guitarist for Siouxsie and the Banshees as well..... as was Robert Smith. Great stuff.
Great interview, thanks.
I don’t know who James is (Aussie here) but I personally thought James asked all the excellent right questions that I’ve never heard asked about/to Midge.
5star interview James.
As for Midge….I’ve been a fan since Sleepwalk came out and also Visage - Fade to Grey a few months later.
Fantastic
Proper fab! ❤
Midge Ure's voice ❤
Massive fan of both versions of Ultravox. The Foxx era, and the Ure era. A highly underrated band, who attracted unfair criticism in their heyday. Punks disliked them for being too arty. PostPunks disliked them for not being arty enough. And the New Romantics saw them, as too old. Musical tribalism. You can’t beat it.
Very enjoyable, and a very nice ending
Brilliant
What a cool dude MU is.
Great interview
Such a fantastic interview! Thanks for this, James!
Followed Midge since I was 12 years old I'm now 57 my number 1 idol would love to chat with him on my radio show that would be a dream come true can you help me to get in touch with Midge please James kind regards Warren x
Me too
A bit different! Excellent!
thank you very much. Excellent interview with an important artist. I would love to know what watch he is wearing
J.O'B.. nobody better.
period.
Very interesting
71 in 2 weeks!
Super 👌
Can you interview Mary and Mungo next please?
They're stuck in the lift.
Great Scot!
Gary Numan would be great for this.
Dark at 3 in the afternoon? It doesn't get light!
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O'Balding can tell Midge that when Vienna was #1 that's when O'Balding was caught stealing vynyl records. Midge should have asked O'Balding about his family tree and his pretend parents😂
A very interesting and entertaining interview. I know it's not O'Brien's brief, but I feel sometimes that he could dig a bit deeper and that he too often revels in his own thoughts, which is fine for the radio show but not an interview. Unless I'm wrong! Which I probably am.
James 23 mins in trying to stay awake 😴
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Some of the Currie reVox was ok I thought, Ingenuity. Kind of wonder how things got so Italian like it was songs from the High Castle.
John Foxx
we fade to bald
One of the most depressing socialists in the world interviews a "working-class kid" who literally made it from the bottom to "rock legend" status through the fruits of his labour, i.e. capitalism. Oh the irony. (Nothing against Ure, I just don't like O'Brian the angry socialist).
You know Midge is a socialist too, right?
Are you dancing with tears in your eyes after the election result last week 😢😢😢?
Great interview