Eddie MacDonald get married for the first time.

‘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]

‘Strength (June 1985 Marcus Studios rough mix)’ [5:44] (The Alarm), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: GIVE ME LOVE GIVE ME HOPE GIVE ME STRENGTH GIVE ME SOMEONE TO LIVE FOR Who will light the fire I need to survive Who will be the life blood Coursing through my veins Like a river flowing That will never change I need someone I can depend on ‘Cause I’m a man of emotions And [read more]

Knife Edge released as a single in the UK. It reaches #43 in the UK. There was no USA release. Instead, IRS released Absolute Reality to radio, where it had already been played to death in 1984, so it didn’t make adent.