Gift

Midge Ure - The Gift (1985) [2CD] {2010 Remastered Definitive Edition}
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© 2010 Chrysalis / EMI | 5099990773822 / CHRX 1058
Rock / Synthpop / New Wave

Through his work in Thin Lizzy, Ultravox and of course Band Aid, Midge Ure became a household name in the UK. So, when he launched his solo career it was to immediate success with the No 1 hit single "If I Was", taken from the similarly successful No 2 debut album The Gift. This edition is a brand new digital remaster of the album, complete with a bonus disc containing 15 bonus tracks, alternate mixes and live tracks (three of which are previously unreleased).

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