‘Please Please Me’ (Beatles) (Seventeen)

As reported a fortnight ago in Thrills, Rhyl-based band Seventeen have been subjected to a lengthy investigation by the Department of Health and Social Security over the question of their drawing unemployment benefit whilst gigging for charity and for free. Last week, after five months of  investigation, band members Eddie MacDonald, Nigel Buckle and Mike Peters were summoned to their local office and told that there were now no charges [read more]

‘Black Side Of Fortune (1984 E-Zee Hire demo)’ [3:23] (Sharp/Twist), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: Trapped by two straws Of which the shorter was yours You’ve had all that you want But you still need some more With a head that’s too weak And a heart that’s too proud You’re raising the stakes Of your funeral shroud There’s a black side of fortune There’s a black side of fortune There’s a [read more]

‘Julia (demo)’ [??:??] (Dave Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Dave SharpLyrics: Julia, Julia, Julia, Julia You’ve never been closer You’ve never been far Anything is Fair Is that the way you are? This dream’s for you my friend Keepin’ on all night until the end Lay down, lay down this dream’s for you Julia, Julia, yeah, yeah, Julia Tired dreams Fast Cars Champaign Is that the way you are? This dream’s for [read more]