Peter Doherty - Albion (live)

Official Video for Peter Doherty - 'Albion' [Live]

Peter Doherty is delighted to announce the release of his fantastic new album 'Felt Better Alive', the first solo album in nine years through Strap Originals on Friday 16th May.

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MARCH
8th SAT Newport ICC Wales
‘Anywhere In Albion’:
12th WED Wimborne The Tivoli Theatre
13th THU Birmingham XOYO
14th FRI Oldham Whittles
16th SAT Bristol Trinity Centre
17th MON Deptford New Cross Inn
18th TUE Catford Blackheath Halls
20th THU Mansfield Canvas
21st FRI Watford Palace Theatre
23rd SUN Newcastle Wylam Brewery
APRIL
6th SUN Geneva Antigel Festival
‘Felt Better Alive In Europe’:
26th SAT Paris Le Trianon
30th WED Amsterdam Melkweg
MAY
1st THU Cologne Die Kantine
2nd FRI Berlin Festisaal Kreuzberg
3rd SAT Leipzig Taubchenthal
5th MON Munich Technikum
13th TUE Bruges Cactus Muziekcentrum

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Lyrics:
Down in Albion
They're black and blue
But we don't talk about that

Are you from 'round here?
How do you do?
I’d quite like to talk about that
Talk over Gin in teacups and
Leaves on the lawn
Violence in bus stops
And the pale thin girl with eyes forlorn
More Gin in teacups and
Leaves on the lawn
Violence in dole queues
And the pale thin girl
Behind the checkout
If you're looking for a cheap type
Set in false anticipation
Been waiting in the photo booth
At the underground station
Oh come away, let’s get away
Could go to... Deptford,
Catford, Watford,
Gillingham, Nuneaton
Anywhere in Albion

Yellowing classics and canons at dawn
Coffee wallahs and pith helmets
And an English song
Reebok classics
Outside Ladbrokes at dawn
Next to Paddy Power
An English song
And if you're waiting for that cheap sort
A glint with perspiration
There's a four-mile queue
Outside the disused power station

Oh come away, oh didn’t you promise we’d get away
Could go to...
Southampton
Or South London
East London
North London
Norfolk
West London
Or to Newcastle
They’re still waiting for a cheap tart
Glint in perspiration
There's a five-mile queue
Outside your disused power station
Oh come away
Oh, you promised we’d get away
Could wind up in..

Dagenham, Sidcup
Finsbury, Sheffield
NorthField, Manchester
Chichester, Doncaster
Anywhere in Albion

Video by Alex Sebley

A buoyant spirit permeates Peter Doherty’s fifth solo album, Felt Better Alive, a gorgeous collection of poetic vignettes, both acoustic and orchestral, indie-folk and country, poignant and outright comic. Peter’s not only a survivor but a creative powerhouse, with more projects, plans and reasons to stay alive than he’s ever had. And in 2025, the year he turns 46, with Felt Better Alive, brings us some of the most deft, bouncy and charming songs of his always melodic life.

Peter Doherty has released eleven albums - Four with The Libertines: Up The Bracket (2002), The Libertines (2004), Anthems For Doomed Youth (2015) All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade (2024); three with Babyshambles: Down In Albion (2005), Shotters Nation (2007) & Sequel To The Prequel (2013); two solo albums: Grace/Wastelands (2009) & Hamburg Demonstrations (2016); one as Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres (2019) and a collaboration with Frederic Lo The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime (2022).

#PeterDoherty #Albion

[Nunyabuisness]

One of thee greatest songs ever. I don't care if your a fan or not this is absolute genius.

[petera-c]

What a beautiful song. Peter is truly one of the best songwriters ever, he's right up there!

[irishberlin]

A wonderful version of this song that emphasises Doherty's songwriting qualities. And a good opportunity for "Vorglühen". The Libertines are finally coming back to Berlin in February 2025

[Alex-hjr]

My favourite song of ALL TIME Please announce a Babyshambles reunion. Seriously underrated artist, one of the true greats, god bless you Peter.

[jessgrn]

I will always remember ❤ and HE will always be with me now and forever

[missstephaniepaige]

Thank you for always making authentic music that makes us feel 🎶🎸😊

[TheLuigi]

My Peter, little cutie... this chown is bloody exquisite 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Marley]

I always loved the harmonica on the early demo's of this...beautiful.

[georgecinq]

Such a genuine moment of positive revenge❤ talk over Thanks a lot Peter. I think we are billions to thank you for all your work. ❤❤

[lelabell]

Oh, beautiful. ❤ Nostalgia. Dear Peter, thank you for everything! x

[JustinFisher-kwdu]

All the love from Canada, encore, encore!

[jhjkkkktffxg]

Siempre s un deleite escuchar sta song

[wethegarden]

First chords, immediately feeling home

[dreamsreselling]

Peter is my GOD❤❤❤ . I miss my best friend singing these lyrics together .

[bluemeadows]

Please re release the album versions of these songs with the modern music video mediums and archive footage, Albion re framed to how I loved it again.

[sherreegilbert]

Wishing it was a tour announcement today fir babyshambles 😢

[bluemeadows]

Please re record the shambles and grace/wastelands with the modern music video mediums and archive footage, Albion re framed to how I loved it again.

This is a deep performance having said that…. NORFOLK!!!