“Sold Me Down The River” single released. This is arguably the bands biggest readio hit in the Usa. It reached #2 on Modern rock chart and #3 on the Mainstrram rock chart (although, this editor recalls that it actually hit #1, but I can’t find the evidence any where). It only reached #50 on the Hot 100 chart, which says more about the disparity of “alternative” music in 1989 and how “hits” were calculated than it does about the band’s success. It reached #43 on UK charts. It was added to the A-list in the UK, but the next day, a ferry boat accident on the River Thames forced the BBC to withdraw the song, and it never able reach it’s full potential as a single.
Songs
‘Festival Of Light (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The Alarm
‘Festival Of Light (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Notes: ?Mike Peters Notes: ?Dave Sharp Notes: ?Eddie MacDonald Notes: ?Nigel Twist Notes: ?
Archive
‘Eye’ recording finished, ‘Shelter’ replaces ‘World On Fire’
At the last minute, Miles Copeland asks the band to replace the song ‘World On Fire’ with something else. They choose ‘Shelter’.
Songs
‘Declaration’ [0:45] (Madonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘Declaration’ [0:45] (Madonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Take this song of freedom Put it on and arm yourself for the fight Our hearts must have the courage to keep on marching on and on Notes:Produced by Alan Shacklock Engineered by Chris Porter Recorded at Abbey Road & Good Earth Studios, Novemeber 1983Mike Peters Notes: ?Dave Sharp Notes: ?Eddie MacDonald Notes: ?Nigel Twist Notes: ?