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by Midge Ure (Author), Robin Eggar (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; New Ed edition (10 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753510774
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753510773
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 123,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Midge Ure is one of the most successful and innovative musicians of the last 25 years. With his band Ultravox, Midge consistently combined massive popular chart success with crediblitly, influence and respect. On 25 November 1984, Midge spearheaded one of pop music's most historic events when 36 artists, collectively known as Band Aid, recorded 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', a song Midge had written with Bob Geldof in response to the famine in Ethiopia. Produced by Midge, the single sold over 3 million copies in the UK and led to Live Aid, the 1985 concert which featured the world's greatest music acts and raised millions for charity. In 2004, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' was back at the top of the charts and in 2005 a global audience watched the world's biggest artists at the Live 8 concerts. In this fully updated edition, Midge Ure candidly gives his side of the story of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 and talks honestly about his rise to fame and his collaborations with some of the greatest figures in music. If I Was...is a true testament to the talent and energy of a man who remains as vibrant today as when he first set out to become a musician twenty years ago.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Attention QEII: Give this man a knighthood!, 29 Oct 2004
By Lisby "lisby@earthlink.net" (Myersville, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
Midge Ure has succeeded in writing about his journey from a impoverished child in a Glasgow tenement to New Wave rock star, to humanitarian, to father of four working hard for his girls' future, to closet alcoholic, to a man revived and cured who is again preparing with long-time co-crusader Bob Geldof to "feed the world." Ure writes fluidly and conversationally, imparting the kind of tactile detail that takes readers to the place and time of which he speaks. Ure is astonishingly honest, yet never vindictive. He is, in his prose, much as he is in his lyrics--a good person trying to be a better one while hoping the same for us all.

What drew me to Ure's music more than 20 years ago was a sense of his innate gentleness and unceasing self-reflection. On all of his CDs, striving to be a "better man" is an often-heard theme. Ure's book explains how he changed from someone to whom "better" meant more successful in the music industry to a man to whom it means something both physical and spiritual. It was especially hard for me, as a life-long fan, to read of his recent battles with alcoholism. Even from a fan's distance, in the last few years it was clear that something was wrong with Midge; I thank him for being so honest about his illness in his book.

After years of trying to read Midge Ure through his lyrics and whatever press interviews I came across, it is fantastic to learn what has shaped him, what guides him, and where he sees himself going now. "If I was" far surpasses others of similar type.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This means something to me, 18 Oct 2004
Midge's autobiography is a very well writen, frank and honest book, which offers a fascinating insight into his own career and life but also other notable musical figres of the 80s and 90s music scenes in Britain, as well as providing background to the Band Aid and Live Aid events. He doesn't use the opportunity to settle scores as so many of his contemporaries have done, with the result that there is none of the bitterness you can sometimes be left with. An essential read for Midge or Ultravox fans, but also an enjoyable read for anyone with a general interest in music over the last 30 years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 25 Dec 2004
This book is a must read....not only for fans of Midge Ure himself, or Ultravox, but with anybody, who has any interest in music made since 1975-2005.
MIdge ure is probably one of the most underrated musicians of the past 35 years..........everybody will know one of his songs, one way or another....they might not know it at first...but ...One has only got to mention " Do they know its Christmas "
This book is: First of all very well written......not a tell tale book by any standard....but a very honest ( any way thats impression one gets ) account of a very gifted singer/songwriter !
BUY THIS BOOK !
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5.0 out of 5 stars AN HONEST ACCOUNT
This book is one of the most honest accounts I have read.

It's not about sex drugs & rock 'n roll but about Midge's life both on and offstage, it is not... Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. Johansen

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't need to be a fan
This book stands up in its own right as a good piece of writing from a talented bloke who's had an interesting life. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Man of Two Worlds
This is among the most entertaining autobiographies I've recently read. Midge narrates with emotion, recalling his childhood up till his recent problems and small victories. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A musical journey
Midge Ure, If I Was...: The Autobiography is a musical journey during the punk scene of the 1970's to the electro age of the 1980's. Read more
Published on 12 April 2007 by P. DATTA

4.0 out of 5 stars If I Was
For anyone who is interested in the music scene of the 1970s and 80s this is a great read. Ure has a warm and slightly mellow style of writing which is highly engaging and very... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Once a Rich Kid......
A fascinating insight into the career of one of the most long-lasting and creative musicians around. Read more
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