The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it.

The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it. Change did not sell as well as expected, and IRS did not want to send the band on another huge tour. It would be their last, best chance to reach a wider audience.

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Gigs

The Canteen, Barrow-In-Furness

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]

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Songs

‘Howling Wind’ [6:44] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm

‘Howling Wind’ [6:44] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Love on this wasteland holds no dominion I refuse to lay me down On the grapevine comes the saying “Son, you’ll reap whatever you sow” I sow the seeds of my love Deep undying true love I sow There is beauty out there somewhere I will leave no stone unturned There’s a guitar and a bugle I hear the sound of distant [read more]