Gig: 11/23/1985, The Alarm, Bronco Bowl, Dallas, TX

‘J’y vais a Pied de Londres a Paris (demo)’ [??:??] (Dave Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: ? Notes:1986 demo recorded with Nigel Twist, and members of The Long Ryders, Wire Train, and The Pretenders. Title means: “I’m Going On Foot From London To Paris”Mike Peters Notes: ?Dave Sharp Notes: ?Eddie MacDonald Notes: ?Nigel Twist Notes: ?

Responding to the double chart failure of “The Deceiver” and “The Chant”, the Alarm attempt to quickly regain momentum by recording a new song at Good Earth with Alan Shacklock. “Absolute Reality” end-up sounding much like the best songs from Declaration. The song came from demos for their next album.

9/23/1983: The Alarm, The Ritz, New York, NY Summary Featured a guest appearance by Bono to sing “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”Press Release Set List Shout to the devil Declaration For freedom Marching On Up for Murder The Deceiver Blaze of Glory Howlin’ Wind The Stand Tell Me Third light Across the border 68 Guns == Lie of the Land A Legal Matter == Knockin’ Heavens Door (with Bono) == Marching [read more]