Gig: 6/21/1983, The Alarm, Jai Alai Fronton Hall, Orlando, FL

(taken from http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/music/) Even if it never sells a million copies, “45 RPM,” the debut single from a band called the Poppyfields, deserves a place in the history books – as a caustic commentary on the youth-worshiping state of current rock-and-roll. The song, which last week reached No. 28 on a U.K. singles chart, was written and sung by Mike Peters, guitarist and lead singer of veteran Welsh rockers the [read more]

‘One Step Closer To Home’ [4:01] (Twist/Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: Well, back in ’75 When the kid was on the line And 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 innocence Say [read more]

‘Blaze Of Glory (Live Boston Wang Centre, 1988)’ [5:35] (MacDonald/Peters/Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: “This is called Going Out In A Blaze Of Glory, my hands are held up high” It’s funny how they shoot you down when your hands are held up high and you open up your heart and soul but that’s not enough for most. I remember this much there is nothing you shouldn’t speak of if [read more]