Gig: 12/9/1981, The Alarm, Upstairs At Ronnies, London

People’s Band is the usual grudging accolade afforded to those who have a hard time of it at the hands of the critics. With their essentially optimistic bent, heightened melodramatics and general eagerness to please, The Alarm have been considered a bit wet behind the ears right from the word go. But, a decade on, they’re still in there fighting, even edging up the world rankings, and Raw is a [read more]

‘Reason 41(live)’ [2:35] (Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: ? Notes:Recorded live at the London Marqee, Jan. 1, 1983Mike Peters Notes:The lyrics draw inspiration from “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint Exupery which Dave Sharp had read as a youth. (Second Generation Album Notes, 1995)Dave Sharp Notes: ?Eddie MacDonald Notes: ?Nigel Twist Notes: ?

11/7/1989: The Alarm, Portland, OR Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments