Gig: 12/19/1988, The Alarm, Birmingham (Cancelled because Mike couldn’t see)

Day Fifty Two : Tuesday 23rd July 2005 In the morning, George and I sorted out the best vocal take for ‘This Is Life [Get Used To It]. We added some sparse percussion and close harmonies which took a bit of working out. George and James are both good at understanding the physics of the harmonies whereas I tend to be more instinctive. By the middle of the afternoon we [read more]

The first version of “Blaze Of Glory” is recorded with Mick Glossop in Redan Studios, London. The song was written as a defense for their new friends U2, who were being attacked in the press. “Thoughts Of A Youngman” is also recorded.

4/20/1985: The Alarm, Astra Theatre, Llandudno Summary A charity gig in aid of both the Save the Children Fund & the Sudan AppealPress Release Set List Includes “Vigilante Man” (Woody Guthrie)Band Comments Fan Comments