11/10/1984: The Alarm, Friar’s in Aylesbury
Summary
Press Release
Set List
Includes unreleased Dave Sharp song “Black Side of Fortune” and a cover of “Maggie May” (Rod Stewart).
Band Comments
Fan Comments
Archive
“Declaration” recording continues. The album finally gets it’s official name.
Declaration” recording continues. The album finally gets it’s official name.
Archive
Event: 1/19/1984, The Alarm, Top of the Pops, BBC TV, UK
1/19/1984: The Alarm, Top of the Pops, BBC TV, UK Summary The band’s third “Top Of The Pops” appearance, playing their second hit single. The single would spend 6 weeks on the UK chart, peaking at number 22.Press Release Set List Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke?Band Comments Fan Comments
Songs
‘New South Wales (acoustic demo)’ [2:39] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘New South Wales (acoustic demo)’ [2:39] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Pit shaft wheels turn for the last time In the Rhondda tonight The Davey lamps that shone so brightly There’s no more need for their light As the last piece of coal is cut From the belly of the black seamed hole A man walks home alone Past a church full of mourning souls Throughout his lifetime he has [read more]