6/29/1985: The Alarm, Croke Park, Dublin
Summary
A “homecoming” show for U2 at the national stadium in Dublin
Support acts (in order): In Tua Nua, R.E.M., The Alarm, Squeeze
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Archive
Event: 2/21/1985, The Alarm, Gary Crowley Session – Capitol Radio, London
2/21/1985: The Alarm, Gary Crowley Session – Capitol Radio, London Summary “Dawn Chorus” is an early version which has different lyrics than the recording made for the STRENGTH album. Also, it uses a piano rather than an organ in the background.Press Release Set List Absolute Reality Bells of Rhymney This Train Is Bound For Glory Dawn ChorusBand Comments Fan Comments
The Gathering
Review: Review: The Gathering XI 24.01.2003
An incredible night at The Gathering XI was made all the more special for Alarm fans when Mike Peters introduced original Alarm guitarist – Dave Sharp – to the stage. Dave Sharp, who opened his solo set with a reworking of ‘Change II’, growled his way through through a fine set of proto-blues before closing with a poignant rendition of his Alarm classic ‘One Step Closer To Home’. It was [read more]
Songs
‘This Is Life, Get Used To It’ [??:??] (Peters/Stevenson/Adams/Grantly), The Alarm
‘This Is Life, Get Used To It’ [??:??] (Peters/Stevenson/Adams/Grantly), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: We started out with the best intentions But not everything turned out the way it should for both of us As the whirlwind blows through this house we built The lawyers and the analysts move in for the kill This is life get used to it We dishonour the truth yet we love the bullshit The house [read more]