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The Sisters' song [[Alice (song)|''Alice'']] was released in two official versions: | The Sisters' song [[Alice (song)|''Alice'']] was released in two official versions: | ||
* 1982 recording used for the [[Alice (single)]], the [[Alice EP]] and the [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] complilation | * 1982 recording used for the [[Alice (single)]], the [[Alice EP]] and the [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] complilation | ||
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The original version of '''''Alice''''' was played live during the [[Wed, 25-Aug-1982|BBC Radio One Session with John Peel in 1982]]<br/> | The original version of '''''Alice''''' was played live during the [[Wed, 25-Aug-1982|BBC Radio One Session with John Peel in 1982]]<br/> | ||
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and beyond that also got broadcast three times by [[John Peel]] in 1982/3: | and beyond that also got broadcast three times by [[John Peel]] in 1982/3: | ||
* 12 June 1982 - John Peel Show / Radio One | * 12 June 1982 - John Peel Show / Radio One | ||
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* 28 November 1983 - John Peel Show / Radio One | * 28 November 1983 - John Peel Show / Radio One | ||
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* 12 December 1983 - John Peel Show / Radio One | * 12 December 1983 - John Peel Show / Radio One | ||
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In this regard, you might want to check also the lovely [http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Sisters_Of_Mercy John Peel Wiki]<br/> | In this regard, you might want to check also the lovely [http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Sisters_Of_Mercy John Peel Wiki]<br/> | ||
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and the [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de ''I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan'' blog] under [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de/2017/02/sisters-mysteries-v-did-peel-play.html ''Sisters Mysteries V – did Peel play Damage Done?'']<br/> | and the [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de ''I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan'' blog] under [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de/2017/02/sisters-mysteries-v-did-peel-play.html ''Sisters Mysteries V – did Peel play Damage Done?'']<br/> | ||
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'''''Alice''''' is one of the best-known Sisters tracks and has always been part of the band's live-setlist [http://db.tsom.org/songs/alice.html over the years],<br/> | '''''Alice''''' is one of the best-known Sisters tracks and has always been part of the band's live-setlist [http://db.tsom.org/songs/alice.html over the years],<br/> | ||
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insofar plenty audience recordings featuring live performances of both versions do exist and are in circulation [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/index.php among the fanbase].<br/> | insofar plenty audience recordings featuring live performances of both versions do exist and are in circulation [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/index.php among the fanbase].<br/> | ||
| − | Of course, the live-performances of '''''Alice''''' are also featured on many bootlegs like for example those pictured | + | Of course, the live-performances of '''''Alice''''' are also featured on many bootlegs like for example those pictured down below.<br/> |
| + | {{#ev:youtube|DwcHixZP6jQ|350|right|The Sisters of Mercy - ''[[Alice (song)|Alice]]'' (live 2006)}} | ||
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| + | {{#ev:youtube|_DA4DwJdoao|350|right|The Sisters of Mercy - ''[[Alice (song)|Alice]]'' live in 2014 @Ancienne Belgique}} | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
| − | She stays pressed against the wall so<br/> | + | She stays pressed against the wall so<br/> |
She can see the door<br/> | She can see the door<br/> | ||
In case the laughing strangers call and<br/> | In case the laughing strangers call and<br/> | ||
| − | Crush the petals on the floor | + | Crush the petals on the floor<br/> |
Alice in her party dress, she<br/> | Alice in her party dress, she<br/> | ||
Thanks you kindly, o serene, she<br/> | Thanks you kindly, o serene, she<br/> | ||
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* [http://myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8008 Wake version of "Alice"] | * [http://myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8008 Wake version of "Alice"] | ||
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| + | '''A selection of bootlegs featuring the track''' | ||
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| + | |[[File:The rough diamonds front.jpeg|thumb|right|220px|''[[Rough Diamonds]]'']] | ||
| + | |[[File:Out In The Dark CD Cover Front.jpg|thumb|right|220px|''[[Out In The Dark]]'']] | ||
| + | |[[File:Beforedarkness.jpg|thumb|right|220px|''[[Before Darkness]]'']] | ||
| + | |[[File:Beware The Ghost Cover.jpg|thumb|right|220px|''[[Beware The Ghost]]'']] | ||
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[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||
[[Category:Sisters songs]] | [[Category:Sisters songs]] | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 11 March 2017
The Sisters' song Alice was released in two official versions:
- 1982 recording used for the Alice (single), the Alice EP and the Some Girls Wander By Mistake complilation
- 1993 re-recording for the Under The Gun (single)
The original version of Alice was played live during the BBC Radio One Session with John Peel in 1982
and beyond that also got broadcast three times by John Peel in 1982/3:
- 12 June 1982 - John Peel Show / Radio One
- 28 November 1983 - John Peel Show / Radio One
- 12 December 1983 - John Peel Show / Radio One
In this regard, you might want to check also the lovely John Peel Wiki
and the I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan blog under Sisters Mysteries V – did Peel play Damage Done?
Alice is one of the best-known Sisters tracks and has always been part of the band's live-setlist over the years,
insofar plenty audience recordings featuring live performances of both versions do exist and are in circulation among the fanbase.
Of course, the live-performances of Alice are also featured on many bootlegs like for example those pictured down below.
Lyrics
She stays pressed against the wall so
She can see the door
In case the laughing strangers call and
Crush the petals on the floor
Alice in her party dress, she
Thanks you kindly, o serene, she
Needs you like she needs her tranqs to
Tell her that the world is clean, to
Promise her a definition
Tell her where the rain will fall,
Tell her where the sun shines bright and
Tell her she can have it all
Today
Today
Pass the crystal spread the Tarot
In illusion comfort lies, the
Safest way the straight and narrow
No confusion, no surprise
Alice in her party dressed to kill she
Thanks you, turns away, she
Needs you like she needs her pills to
Tell her that the world's okay, to
Promise her a definition
Tell her where the rain will fall
Tell her where the sun shines bright and
Tell her she can have it all
Today
Today
Alice
Don't give it away
Words & Music: Andrew Eldritch
All lyrics are property and copyright of their respective rights holders, they are provided only for study purposes.
Analysis
Some basic analysis has been done at 1959 and all that (scroll...)
See also the following threads at the Heartland Forums:
A selection of bootlegs featuring the track
