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by Midge Ure (Author), Robin Eggar (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; First Edition edition (7 Oct 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852271442
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852271442
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 325,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The life story of Midge Ure is that of one of the most successful musicians of a generation, a brilliantly written record of twenty-five years at the cutting edge, and behind the scenes - as a video director - of the music business. Few musicians have had a career of such variety: in the past quarter century he has sold more than 20 million albums and been on a veritable rollercoaster ride through the rock'n'roll business. From No. 1 hits with the pop band Slik, via one of the most influential bands to come out of the age of electronica, Ultravox - leaders of the New Romantic movement - to solo success touring the world and selling out leading venues, Midge has a unique perspective on the world of pop music. Among many great stories is his part in the phenomenon that was Live Aid and in particular the making of the classic charity record Do They Know It's Christmas which sold twelve million copies.


About the Author

Midge Ure with Robin Eggar. Robin had a top ten bestseller with his biography of Tom Jones.

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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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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 excellent, honest read!
"If I Was" covers a career that took off in 1976 with Slik and continues to this day. Along the way Mr Ure has had hit records, co-wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas" and dealt... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Alison Petrie

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 23 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
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Peter Jones

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
Published on 20 April 2007 by gnagfloW

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
Published on 14 Jan 2006

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