Gig: 12/1/1985, The Alarm, “Rock Over London”

‘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]

ZIGZAG 1983 INTERVIEW Amidst the general hubbub of the cozy North London pub the video screen suddenly dominated proceedings for mine eyes (only), twisting unexpectedly from the Birmingham Crossroads Motel to its London counterpart, The Bat Cave. The volume was fortunately never louder than the chink of glasses and dosser conversation but as I sat at the back quietly sipping my cocoa I began to feel quite bilious at the [read more]

‘Tell Me (Live KBFH)’ [3:22] (Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: And if you know what is the answer Why don�t you tell me What does it feel like To be free What does it feel like Take a look at the punks On the run from all the ministers Collecting for the criminals And the judges or the blame If you’re innocent or you�re guilty Or you�ve never been given [read more]