Photo: The Alarm,10/1/1987

1/9/1986: The Alarm, Norwegian radio Summary Mike talked about the making of the strength album, about constant touring. He said a year earlier they had wanted to fill stadiums, but decided that was dangerous for a band, so went into the studio to make an album “following their own instincts”. Talked about the band all wearing leather trousers because they are easy to keep clean. “How are you going to [read more]

‘Wind Blows Away My Words (electric demo)’ [4:37] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: A forgotten face, a forgotten place I sleep uneasy dreams tonight Sometimes it�s like I don�t exsist Like the dust swept to one side I wake up some some nights I scream for help My words fade on the wind It blows away my words It blows away my reason It blows away my soul It takes [read more]

‘Knocking On Heaven’s Door (Live Boston Orpheum 1985)’ [4:10] (Bob Dylan), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: “This is a song that I taught Bono how to play” Mama take this badge of of me I can’t use it anymore It’s getting dark, to dark to see I feel like I’m knocking kn heavens door Knock, knock, knocking on heavens door Knock, knock, knocking on heavens door Knock, knock, knocking on heavens [read more]