A live version of Legal Matter first appeared as the B-side of the second 7″ single of The Deceiver double pack released in March 1983. This is a cover version of The Who song released in 1965.
Running length: tbc
Written By: Pete Townsend
Musicians
Dave Sharp – Lead vocals, electro-acoustic guitar
Mike Peters – Electro-acoustic guitar
Eddie Macdonald – Bass guitar
Nigel Twist – Drums
Recorded live on 28th September 1983 at My Fathers Place, Long Island, New York, USA
Engineered by Kevin Kelly.
Song Notes
Studio Versions of the Song
Album Appearances and discography
Single Appearances and discography
Officially Released Live Recordings – 1983
28th September 1983. Recorded at My Fathers Place, Long Island, New York, USA
Band Line up : Mike Peters, Dave Sharp, Eddie Macdonald and Nigel Twist.
Engineered by Kevin Kelly. Running length tbc.
This version of the song was released on the B-side of The Deceiver single released in March 1984. I also appears on the 2000 release – The Alarm – Eponymous (1981-1983) – Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21C010. (Part of the Alarm 2000 collection box set Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21C018)
Acoustic Recordings
Lyrics – 1983 Live version
It’s a little divorce song.
I told you why I changed my mind
I got caught by playing with time
Well it’s a legal matter, baby
You got me on the run
A legal matter, baby
A legal matter from now on
Now,
My mind’s lost in a household fog
Said, Wedding gowns and catalogues
It’s a legal matter, baby
You got me on the run
A legal matter, baby
A legal matter from now on
I told you once
I told you twice
You just won’t take my advice
Ain’t gonna sit and work all day
Just to come home and hear you say
Sorry baby
I know you thought you had me nailed
But, I’ve freed my head from your garden rails
Yes it’s a legal matter, baby
You got me on the run
A legal matter, baby
A legal matter from now on
Well, it’s a legal matter, baby
You got me on the run
A legal matter, baby
A legal matter from now on
Yes indeed