“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.
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Event: 9/4/1981, The Alarm, “Unsafe Building / Up For Murder” recorded
9/4/1981: The Alarm, “Unsafe Building / Up For Murder” recorded Summary The recording of what would become The Alarm’s first release. 2000 copies are pressed on their own “White Cross” label to sell at gigs & use as demos.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
Songs
‘Rock, The (Long Version)’ [6:07] (The Alarm), The Alarm
‘Rock, The (Long Version)’ [6:07] (The Alarm), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: I’m a man who bites hard on the bullet of silence If only you could feel the pain I hide Know me like I know you Still water running deep in the cavern of my soul So many roads lead nowhere Know me like I know you Like a rock, waves crash over me Standing silent, waiting to be [read more]
Gigs
Gig: 3/29/1986, The Alarm, Spokane, WA
3/29/1986: The Alarm, Spokane, WA Summary Opening For Pat Benatar on the Seven The Hard Way TourPress Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments