‘Black Side Of Fortune (1984 E-Zee Hire demo)’ [3:23] (Sharp/Twist), The Alarm
Lead Vocals:Dave Sharp
Lyrics
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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 black side of fortune That's playing it's way to your heart So have all you need And go do as you please I'm willing to bet You'll be down on your knees By the time that you finally Catch up with fate Or you're standin' in line At the foot of the gate And you make up And wake up And shake up And try to relate To the black side of fortune To the black side of fortune To the black side of fortune That's playing it's way to your heart There's a black side of fortune There's a black side of fortune There's a black side of fortune That's playing it's way to your heart
Notes
:Unreleased Dave Sharp song, played live occaisonally in 1984/1985.
Recorded 29th-30th November 1984: E-Zee Hire Studios, London. Demo tape sessions recorded by live sound engineer Nigel Luby. The band sent these tapes to America in December 1984 to legendary US record producer Jimmy Iovine who agreed to record the band in January 1985. The album was going to be titled “Absolute Reality” and a tour was booked to coincide with its projected release. Unfortunately, Iovine never came to Britain to record with The Alarm, Iovine claimed an illness in his family prevented him from travelling. However, it didn’t stop him recording “Once Upon A Time” for Simple Minds. Rumour has it that The Alarm were gazumped by Simple Minds who secured Iovine’s services for a larger advance payment.
Mike Peters Notes
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Dave Sharp Notes
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Eddie MacDonald Notes
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