Midge Ure - The Man Who Sold The World (1982) -

The song gained significant new fame in 2015 when it was chosen by Hideo Kojima as the opening theme for the video game Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain .

While released the original in 1970 and Nirvana famously covered it in 1993, Ure’s version is distinct for its use of heavy synthesizers and a mechanical, rhythmic drive. Critics often praise it as a "highly listenable and moving" example of early '80s new wave. The Man Who Sold The World / Band Of Gold - Discogs Midge Ure - The Man Who Sold The World (1982)

It first appeared on the Party Party film soundtrack in 1982 (LP/Vinyl) and as a promo 7" single in the UK. The song gained significant new fame in 2015

Listen to Midge Ure's atmospheric 1982 rendition of the classic Bowie track: Midge Ure - The Man Who Sold The World (1982) Halil Burak Aksu YouTube• Sep 24, 2017 Style and Legacy The Man Who Sold The World / Band

The track was later included as a B-side to Ure’s 1985 #1 hit single "If I Was" and featured on his solo debut album, The Gift .

Midge Ure’s electronic cover of David Bowie's was recorded in 1982. Originally featured on the soundtrack for the British comedy film Party Party (1982) , it remains one of the most celebrated versions of the track, often cited for its "atmospheric" and "industrial" synthpop sensibility. Release and Availability