The biggest Alarm gig ever. 25,000+ people witness one of the first live satellite worldwide broadcasts ever. Played live on MTV, but taped for some parts of the world. This show should have been the band’s big break. However, in-fighting would doom the band, and this would end-up their biggest ever highlight. Support gigs for Queen at Wembly stadium would also be great highlights, but in retrospect the Spirit Of ’86 was best remembered by the most people around the world.
Songs
‘Strength (single edit)’ [3:23] (The Alarm), The Alarm
‘Strength (single edit)’ [3:23] (The Alarm), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: GIVE ME LOVE GIVE ME HOPE GIVE ME STRENGTH GIVE ME SOMEONE TO LIVE FOR Who will light the fire That I need to survive Who will be the life blood Coursing through my veins Like a river flowing That will never change I need someone I can depend on ‘Cause I’m a man of emotions Who can’t hide the [read more]
Photos
Photo: The Alarm,10/1/1987
Description: Credits:Photo Provided By Oli Shaub
Songs
‘Absolute Reality (Impromptu acoustic)’ [3:20] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘Absolute Reality (Impromptu acoustic)’ [3:20] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Ooh yeah, yeah Hey now now Hey hey hey You may be rich You may be poor You may have nothing in this world at all You may be black,you maybe white You may be a prisioner in your own times You may be lost. You may be found You may have been beaten up and knocked to the ground [read more]