Gig: 5/15/1982, The Alarm, Strathclyde University

‘Second Generation’ [3:35] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: How can I try to go on with my life Say what you like but it’s hard to go on Remember nineteen sixty five When those faces painted white Well just like me they did not succeed So why do I go on The lies that we hear about it Never seem to turn our heads We’re numb to what we feel [read more]

“Change” album is released. Reached #13 in the UK, #75 In the USA. The album was too long for a single vinyl album so in the UK LP was packaged with a 7″ single that included “Scarlet” and “Black Sun”

2/5/1983: The Alarm, City Hall, Newcastle Summary The Alarm appeared as special guests to Stiff Little Fingers. This was SLF’s penultimate show, a farewell to their fans prior to their splitting up. The Alarm were invited to do the two shows by SLF frontman Jake Burns, a big fan.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments