‘First Thing In The Morning (1980 Hastings Demo)’ [2:39] (Mike Peters/Eddie MacDonald), Seventeen

‘Black Side Of Fortune (1984 E-Zee Hire demo)’ [3:23] (Sharp/Twist), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: Trapped by two straws Of which the shorter was yours You’ve had all that you want But you still need some more With a head that’s too weak And a heart that’s too proud You’re raising the stakes Of your funeral shroud There’s a black side of fortune There’s a black side of fortune There’s a [read more]

‘Day The Ravens Left The Tower, The (1984 E-Zee Hire demo)’ [4:35] (Macdonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: I’ve swept the floors of all my kings I’ve opened doors and let the tourists in Days of wine and roses Prime ministers, red robes These days are gone I’ve stood on guard as my Queens were born I’ve cut the grass on many English lawns Of strawberries and ice cream Of cricket [read more]

3/27/1980: Seventeen, Civic Hall, Orpington (cancelled) Summary The gig was cancelled due to Dave Sharp being ill. The band’s management took out an advert in NME to apologise for the cancellation.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments