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 on the UK singles chart for one week in September 1985.
Band Name Midge Ure. Album Name The Gift. Labels Chrysalis Records. Music StyleAlternativ Rock. Members owning this album1. 1. If I Was. 2. When the Wind Blows. 3. Living in the Past. 4. That Certain Smile.
Instrumentation By, Producer – Midge Ure. Photography By – George Hurrell. Includes a printed inner sleeve. The Gift has a purple monogrammed sleeve and includes a poster. Matrix, Runout (Side A label): CHR 1508A. Matrix, Runout (Side B label): CHR 1508B. Matrix, Runout (Side A runout variant 1): CHR 1508 A̶A̶ A // 3 ∇ 420 H.
Pure, released 16th September 1991, is the third solo album by former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure. It was the first release by Ure with a new record label BMG-Arista. The first single 'Cold Cold Heart' reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1991. I See Hope in the Morning Light' and 'Let It Go?' were also released as singles.
The Gift is the first solo album by former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure, released in 1985. It was released while Ultravox were taking a break; the band would go on to release U-Vox before splitting. The album reached in the UK Albums Chart partly due to the large attention drawn to it by the single "If I Was" which reached in the UK Singles Chart in September 1985. That Certain Smile" was released as the second single in November 1985, and "Wastelands" was released as the third single in January 1986. They started a songwriting partnership that has produced 5 songs on "The Gift", including a reworking of "Wastelands", which was originally from the Midge Ure-produced Modern Man album "Concrete Scheme" released 1980. The Gift" features 3 instrumental tracks, which was recorded on the Caribbean island of Montserrat using a Casio CZ-101. Ure said in '85: "I like instrumental music.
Midge Ure - (né James Ure, le 10 octobre 1953 à Cambuslang, Lanarskire en Écosse) est un guitariste de rock, chanteur et compositeur. Il eut un certain succès dans les années 1970 et 1980.
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Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | If I WasBass Guitar – Mark KingWritten-By – Mitchell*, Ure* |
5:20 |
| A2 | When The Wind BlowsWritten-By – Mitchell*, Ure* |
4:09 |
| A3 | Living In The PastBass Guitar – Mark KingWritten-By – I. Anderson* |
4:33 |
| A4 | That Certain SmileBacking Vocals – Jackie Challenor, Lorenza Johnson, Mae McKennaBass Guitar – Nigel Ross-ScottDrums – Lindsay ElliottWritten-By – Mitchell*, Ure* |
4:16 |
| A5 | The GiftWritten-By – Ure* |
4:52 |
| B1 | AntillesBacking Vocals – Glenn GregoryWritten-By – Ure* |
4:07 |
| B2 | WastelandsBacking Vocals – Jackie Challenor, Lorenza Johnson, Mae McKennaDrums – Mark BrzezickiWritten-By – Mitchell*, Ure* |
4:41 |
| B3 | EdoWritten-By – Ure* |
3:25 |
| B4 | The ChieftanBass Guitar – Mark KingWritten-By – Ure* |
4:45 |
| B5 | She CriedBass Guitar – Nigel Ross-ScottMizmar – Paul MosbyWritten-By – Mitchell*, Ure* |
4:14 |
| B6 | The Gift (Reprise)Written-By – Ure* |
1:43 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Published By – Mood Music
- Published By – Putney Music
- Published By – Rare Bird Music, Inc.
- Published By – Management Agency & Music Publishing, Inc.
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Credits
- Mastered By [Run-out Etching] – TJ*
- Producer – Midge Ure
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 4411-41508-1
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A, except STERLING stamped): P(P) BFV 41508 AS CP1 STERLING TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B, except STERLING stamped): P(AP) BFV 41508 BS STERLING
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 488-222 | Midge Ure | The Gift (CD, Album) | Chrysalis | 610 488-222 | Europe | 1985 |
| CHR 1508 | Midge Ure | The Gift (LP, Album, Mon) | Chrysalis | CHR 1508 | UK | 1985 |
| CHSC-41508 | Midge Ure | The Gift (Cass, Album, Dol) | Chrysalis | CHSC-41508 | Canada | 1985 |
| VK 41508, DIDX 2956 | Midge Ure | The Gift (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | VK 41508, DIDX 2956 | US | 1985 |
| 0946 3 21508 2 0, CCD 1508 | Midge Ure | The Gift (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | 0946 3 21508 2 0, CCD 1508 | UK | Unknown |
Tracklist
| A1 | If I Was | 5:20 |
| A2 | When The Winds Blow | 4:05 |
| A3 | Living In The Past | 4:34 |
| A4 | That Certain Smile | 4:09 |
| A5 | The Gift | 4:58 |
| B1 | Antilles | 4:07 |
| B2 | Wastelands | 4:23 |
| B3 | Edo | 3:24 |
| B4 | The Chieftain | 4:43 |
| B5 | She Cried | 4:12 |
| B6 | The Gift (Reprise) | 1:14 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – PolyGram
Credits
- Engineer – Rik Walton
- Instrumentation By – Midge Ure
- Producer – Midge Ure
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 013136 150810
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 488-222 | Midge Ure | The Gift (CD, Album) | Chrysalis | 610 488-222 | Europe | 1985 |
| CHR 1508 | Midge Ure | The Gift (LP, Album, Mon) | Chrysalis | CHR 1508 | UK | 1985 |
| CHSC-41508 | Midge Ure | The Gift (Cass, Album, Dol) | Chrysalis | CHSC-41508 | Canada | 1985 |
| VK 41508, DIDX 2956 | Midge Ure | The Gift (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | VK 41508, DIDX 2956 | US | 1985 |
| 0946 3 21508 2 0, CCD 1508 | Midge Ure | The Gift (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | 0946 3 21508 2 0, CCD 1508 | UK | Unknown |
