Top of the Pops 22nd August 1991

Words: Chris ArnsbyBruno Brookes: “Good evening and welcome to Top of the Pops. On the show tonight, Jason Donovan, Martika, Zoe, and also this fellow who’s locked himself away in a studio for the last couple of years making a terrific album and also sporting a hit single. Here in the Top of the Pops studio the one and only Midge Ure.” [19] MIDGE URE: COLD, COLD HEART. Three drummers? Do you think maybe that’s too much percussion? Midge Ure doesn’t. During the drum break, a handheld camera operator runs down the line of drummers to make sure we get a good look at them. Then the picture cuts to a Bodhrán being held by Midge Ure, and then the camera pulls back to reveal the guitarist standing next to Midge Ure also has a Bodhrán, and the keyboard player has a Bodhrán. Bodhráns for everyone! Martin Kisner is back on Lighting. It’s mostly what I consider to be undistinguished bog-standard blue and purple Top of the Pops generic lighting, except for during the drum break. For this Martin…