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

2/18/1983: The Alarm, Woolwich Polytechnic Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘New South Wales, A (radio edit)’ [3:18] (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 mounting souls Throughout his lifetime he [read more]

‘One Step Closer To Home (Session version)’ [3:02] (Sharp/ Twist), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: Well, back in ’75 When the kid was on the line He felt no pain ‘Cause there was none He would bend in the wind Take in anything ‘Like sniffin’ roses And it was alright Until he fell And cut his hand He just could not understand He’d run away Blame pretense For defence Or plain [read more]