ENTER WEBSITE
Elbow - Asleep In The Back Live
Celebrating 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’

To celebrate 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, elbow will return to Manchester’s Ritz this November for three very special hometown shows on 20th, 21st & 22nd November 2026.

The band will perform ‘Asleep In The Back’ in its entirety, alongside selected B-sides and rarities.

Guy Garvey: “It’s fascinating for us to revisit the atmosphere we created, and the Ritz feels like the perfect setting to capture that atmosphere. A time machine night for us and for the fans. See you there.”

© Polydor CookiesCookie ChoicesTermsSafe SurfPrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationCookie Choices
Enter Site

Elbow

HomeLiveBiographyDiscographyGalleryVideosMerch StoreMusic StoreSign Up

Mirrorball

I plant the kind of kiss that wouldn’t wake a baby
On the self-same face that wouldn’t let me sleep
And the street is singing with my feet
And dawn gives me a shadow I know to be taller

All down to you, dear
Everything has changed

My sorry name has made it to graffiti
I was looking for someone to complete me

Not anymore, dear
Everything has changed

We made the moon our mirrorball
The streets an empty stage
The city sirens violins
Everything has changed

So lift off love

We took the town to town last night
We kissed like we invented it
And now I know what every step is for
To lead me to your door

Know that while you sleep
Everything has changed

You made the moon our mirrorball
The streets, an empty stage
The city sirens violins
Everything has changed

So lift off love