Midge Ure's Greatest Hits to be Released on a 2CD Compilation The Works

Demon Music Group have announced the release of a brand new Best of compilation by Midge Ure. Midge Ure fronted Ultravox in the new Romantic Eighties – but his career, whether guesting for Thin Lizzy and Visage, getting Band Aid up and running with Bob Geldof or a string of superb solo albums, amounts to much more. This in-depth look at those solo releases runs from Eighties chart-topper ‘If I Was’ through Nineties big-seller ‘Breathe’ and also includes extended and live versions of songs.

http://www.demonmusicgroup.co.uk/Product.aspx?ProductID=6282

 

Instant Hit: Fatal Charm- Paris (1981)

"Paris" was the first single for Fatal Charm which was released in 1979. The song was written by the lead singer Paul Arnall who also sang the original version. In 1980, Sarah Simmonds joined the band and a year later "Paris" was re-released. Sarah's voice and Midge Ure production skills gave the record a whole new feel. The record featured "Christine" on a B-side and it was released by Ariola. 

Lost Videos: Corect Spelling- Love Me Today

Corect Spelling released "Love Me Today" thirty years ago. Sadly the single failed to land a hit and remained the only release for a band which was later dropped from the label. They were also known as SUSHI (Europe) and Cold Fish(UK). This song was produced by non other than Midge Ure and you can imagine what Ultravox could have sounded like if the were lead by a female vocalist. The video for the song is low budget and focuses on Michelle McAdorey's flooded floor scene.  

 

Rewind Festival 2012 Line-up Announced

Due to the outstanding success of the first “Rewind Scotland – The 80s Festival” in Perth during July 2011, the festival returns for the second year in a row. As with last year’s unforgettable concert performances and audience participation celebrations, this year’s Rewind Scotland boasts another massive live outdoor line-up of the crème de la crème of 80s recording artists/performers. 

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9am on Friday 20th January. Full details on ticket outlets and prices are available from the website www.rewindfestival.com. This year’s line-up is headlined by Ali Campbell’s UB40 and Holly Johnson. Other highlights include a rare appearance from Village People, Scottish icons Midge Ure, Jimmy Somerville, Altered Images and Average White Band, as well as the reformed original line-up of Five Star, Squeeze, Lightning Seeds, Marc Almond, Chesney Hawkes, Roland Gift and many more! 

http://www.rewindfestival.com/

As in 2011, the organisers have announced that Rewind Scotland will once again take place at the historic setting of Scone Palace in Perthshire – the home of The Earls of Mansfield and the crowning palace of the Kings of Scotland. The festival takes place on the weekend of the 20th-22nd July and, as well as the massive line-up of 80s artists, features loads of other festival fun from Silent Discos to Live Karaoke bars along with Camping and Glamping (Glamorous Camping) options.

80's Duets: Midge Ure & Mick Karn- After Fashion

In 1983, just after Japan split, Mick Karn teamed up with Midge Ure to record a single "After Fashion" which was released in the same year and which entered the UK top 40. During 2010 has been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer and died in January this year. Midge Ure was among the artists planning another fund raising concert for the old friend. Here is a rare video for the single "After Fashion"(poor quality).