The Alarm bring alan Shacklock back to try to record some songs for Strength. Shacklock was already working with roger Daltry, but he asked Miek and Eddie to record a song for the Daltry album. They recorded “In The Cold Light Of Day”, which would one day become “Only Love Can Set Me Free”
Songs
‘Mercenary Skank (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The Alarm
‘Mercenary Skank (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Hit the town, hit the town We’re going out, we’re going to hit the town The light are bright, the lights are bright We’re going out all the lights are bright We’re going to have some fun We’re going to have some fun Northern soul boys and skinhead girls Suedeheads dancing on the fighting floor Purple hearts, dexy’s, blues [read more]
Songs
‘Sold Me Down The River (electric demo)’ [5:50] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘Sold Me Down The River (electric demo)’ [5:50] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: There’s a fire beneath my skin There’s a fever that makes me ill Got a love, a love to kill Got the inclanation to.. Comeback, I’m begging you please Comeback, Comeback, I want you back Comeback, I want you so bad I don’t know why, I don’t understand How you sold me down the river I don’t [read more]
Gigs
Strummer Camp, Manchester Rugby Club
THE ALARM & THE DAMNED JOIN FORCES FOR THE �3-4-1 UK Tour� MAY 23rd � JUNE 14th 2009 w/ Special Guest Henry Cluney (Stiff Little fingers) As a direct response to the financial climate, The Alarm will co-headline the �3-4-1 UK Tour� with punk rock legends� The Damned. The tour will spearhead a move towards a more acceptable, value for money ticket price that promises concert goers a thrilling night [read more]