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Midge Ure delighted as Ultravox classic Vienna voted greatest No 2

Its haunting melody and electronic beat gave Scots songwriter and musican Midge Ure one of his greatest hits.

But remarkably the Ultravox song Vienna never topped the charts – until now, after it was named the nation's favourite number two single.

The single triumphed in a national poll by Radio 2 and the Official Charts Company to find the greatest track to narrowly miss out on the top slot.

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