Morrissey doesn't receive enough credit for his live vocals. He's always been fantastic when performing, but many of the live Smith performances rival the actual vocal recordings.
I think that’s because he speaks mostly with the rhythm almost don’t even consider it singing that’s why I’m so good at singing Smiths songs because it’s not difficult I mean I’m not saying he’s not a good vocalist I’m just saying they’re easy songs to sing comparatively speaking to other music for instance Chris Cornell or something like that it’s very hard to sing along to Chris Cornell you know what I’m saying but it’s very easy to sing along with Morrissey or Anthony Kiedis
@@brashballs More people need to realize that. Still, that doesn't make Morrissey any less talented, he's just not the typical technical vocalist. On the other hand - Chris Cornell sounded atrocious live sometimes. He set the bar so high with his studio work that he couldn't do justice to his own songs.
As melodic and perfect as it is dark and haunting. It’s hard for me to watch these old performances because of all that has been lost from that bygone era of music when the Smiths crashed down on the scene like a radiant bolt. So powerful, so dazzling and gone so quickly.
A mate of mine was drinking in the world's end pub in camden in 1986. Being from Liverpool he got into a conversation with a few blokes about the north of England. One of them, in denim, was particularly interested and thought my mate looked like "Elvis on acid". It was Morrissey. My mate didn't know who he was and ended up going round the pubs with him. Apparently people were giving Morrissey the nod and then looking at him thinking who's that? At the end of the night they parted company at a fish and chip shop. True.
Park the car at the side of the road You should know Time's tide will smother you And I will too When you laugh about people who feel so Very lonely Their only desire is to die Well, I'm afraid It doesn't make me smile I wish I could laugh But that joke isn't funny anymore It's too close to home And it's too near the bone It's too close to home And it's too near the bone More than you'll ever know ... Kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down It was dark as I drove the point home And on cold leather seats Well, it suddenly struck me I just might die with a smile on my Face after all I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine
Like they knew what she could've done. Tell artists who've been attacked on stage that. You never know. There's some crazy people out there. Ever heard of Dimebag Darrel?
The "I"ve seen this happen in other people's lives" line is really similar to a line in Rebels Without A Cause (James Dean movie) with the kids mother in the cop car scene, so I image Morrissey drew inspiration from that
@@22bk113 the point is that it would most likely be underwhelming as they haven’t played together as a band for over 30 years and are all quite old now
“The ‘80s? I don’t even gotta go there. Except for The Smiths, maybe.” ~ Jeffrey Scott Buckley There will never be another band this incredible. Jeff Buckley was the only one who could channel this sound. He had around 5 years, too. The absolute two most important bands/musicians of my life showed up like a comet in the sky and then disappeared forever. This is the sound of the Gods. The highest this art form could possibly ever reach is on display right here. Pure and utterly incredible melodic Genius. Kick em when they fall down Kick em when they fall down ❤️ PS: don’t tell me to calm my tits. Working on that, now.
*That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore* Park the car at the side of the road You should know time's tide will smother you And I will too [Verse 2] When you laugh about people who feel so very lonely Their only desire is to die Well, I'm afraid it doesn't make me smile I wish I could laugh [Chorus] But that joke isn't funny anymore It's too close to home And it's too near the bone It's too close to home And it's too near the bone More than you'll ever know [Break] Kick them when they fall down When they fall down When they fall down When they fall down When they fall down When they fall down When they fall down When they fall down [Verse 3] It was dark as I drove the point home And on cold leather seats Well, it suddenly struck me I just might die with a smile on my face after all [Outro] I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now it's happening in mine Happening in mine, happening in mine Happening in mine, happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now, now, now it's happening in mine, happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now it's happening in mine, happening in mine Happening in mine, happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's lives And now, now, now it's happening in mine Mine, mine, mine, mine
'I've seen this happen in other people's lives and now it's happening in mine' - surely one of the best and most versatile lyrics ever written. Sure that's why he sings it so many times to emphasise
My mom actually described it perfectly. She said the lyric feels like a nightmare that just happens over and over that you can’t wake up from. Never thought of it like that but honestly it fits it so perfectly
Of course came here for the love that i have for this incredible band, but the historical moment of the concert is so important. In the 80's Spain was a country rediscovering itself and starting to "live" after the end of the unfortunate fascist dictatorship... So much passion was felt in the younger generation to embrace the full potential of that beautiful country...
Morrissey taught me as a 15 year old kid.... Some people just arnt meant to be loved... Its taken me all these years to understand that im one of those people.. being in love is something i can only experience in a dream ..🌹🌹
Park the car at the side of the road You should know Time's tide will smother you And I will too When you laugh about people who feel so Very lonely Their only desire is to die Well, I'm afraid It doesn't make me smile I wish I could laugh But that joke isn't funny anymore It's too close to home And it's too near the bone It's too close to home And it's too near the bone More than you'll ever know ... Kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down It was dark as I drove the point home And on cold leather seats Well, it suddenly struck me I just might die with a smile on my Face after all I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine Oh ... I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh ... And now it's happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh... And now, now, now it's happening in mine (I've seen this happen) Happening in mine Oh...now, now I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh... And now it's happening in mine (Happen) Happening in mine Oh... Happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh... And now, now, now it's happening in mine Happening in mine Mine, mine Happening in mine
What an amazing spectacle! And anyone who was blessed to have been there live to see that show! Without social media or cell phones and just live in that moment!!!
Essa é uma das apresentações ao vivo mais intensas do rock de todos os tempos. A maior parte disso é o acaso daquela fã que entrega uma Rosa para Morrisey, e ele fica com a rosa a música inteira. Ela - a fã - aparece como uma aparição no fundo preto. Aparece violentamente, muito rápido. Entrega a rosa e quando sente o contato com o segurança, abaixa a cabeça, num gesto delicado e inverso a sua aparição repentina, e assim se põe resignada no fato que será retirada dali pelo uso da força. Toda essa cena é como uma síntese da letra de "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymor". Pessoas que se sentem não fazendo parte desse mundo por excesso de sensibilidade, ou algo parecido, são como essa fã. O segurança é como uma representação das parcelas mais brutas da sociedade humana, cumprindo a ordem burocrática e impessoal de por segurança ao evento, emulam algo como a atividade inconsciente de valentões fazendo bullying com os "diferentes" para, sem ele também saber, cumprir essa função humana de tornar o ambiente mais "seguro" com a eliminação dos que aparentam ser desajustados. No fundo tudo isso se mistura em mim ao saber que Morrissey, depois de mais velho, se aproximou de movimentos de 3xtr3m@ D1re1t@ que pregavam a separação entre nativos e imigrantes. O sofrimento pode servir para te melhorar, mas nunca será uma imunidade para as suas próprias injustiças futuras. Socialismo, venceremos
Morrissey doesn't receive enough credit for his live vocals. He's always been fantastic when performing, but many of the live Smith performances rival the actual vocal recordings.
His voice is so perfect
Morrissey receives PLENTY of credit, trust me, he's good on credit.
Iv just watched this live 2020 on tour and his voice still holds after all these years .
I think that’s because he speaks mostly with the rhythm almost don’t even consider it singing that’s why I’m so good at singing Smiths songs because it’s not difficult I mean I’m not saying he’s not a good vocalist I’m just saying they’re easy songs to sing comparatively speaking to other music for instance Chris Cornell or something like that it’s very hard to sing along to Chris Cornell you know what I’m saying but it’s very easy to sing along with Morrissey or Anthony Kiedis
@@brashballs More people need to realize that. Still, that doesn't make Morrissey any less talented, he's just not the typical technical vocalist. On the other hand - Chris Cornell sounded atrocious live sometimes. He set the bar so high with his studio work that he couldn't do justice to his own songs.
Rock bands: Fans crash the stage to make a mess and stage dive
The Smiths: Fans crash the stage to kneel before the frontman and give him a rose
Or hug him
Isn't The Smiths also considered a rock band? Maybe unconventional, but still rock?
@@tristan_840 they're a rock and pop band
A moment in time. A red rose, red shirt, perfect mix of clear bass, drums, guitar and voice. Ahhhh
I've seen this happen in other peoples lives
and now it's happening in mine
Perfect describe depression
welcome to my life.
Surely the versatile lyric of all time? Genius
Kick them when they fall down
That's a curious part of life. It's all laughter, death, other people's misfortune, misery... until it happens to you.
As melodic and perfect as it is dark and haunting. It’s hard for me to watch these old performances because of all that has been lost from that bygone era of music when the Smiths crashed down on the scene like a radiant bolt. So powerful, so dazzling and gone so quickly.
This ☝🏻
@@modmutha8608
*- is just too correct*
Is no one gonna talk about the girl who ran up and gave moz a rose and then got dragged off
What a sincere and honest performance, he means every word, just beautiful.
*violently sobs*
Megan & Emma me too
I'm not crying your crying!
Don't worry. Me too.
One of best songs of ALL time
A mate of mine was drinking in the world's end pub in camden in 1986. Being from Liverpool he got into a conversation with a few blokes about the north of England. One of them, in denim, was particularly interested and thought my mate looked like "Elvis on acid". It was Morrissey. My mate didn't know who he was and ended up going round the pubs with him. Apparently people were giving Morrissey the nod and then looking at him thinking who's that? At the end of the night they parted company at a fish and chip shop. True.
Whoa….that’s crazy, makes sense that Morrissey would part ways there and not grab a bite seeing as he was a vegetarian.
@@ryanthelionish id never thought of that but you could be right!
The look on his face at 3:32 kinda breaks my heart.. he definitely lost himself in the song. So beautiful yet haunting ❤️
He just thought about writing 'Autobiography'
i think, he was tired about sing the last part of the song...because it is hard.
He knows lonliness.
listen to Johnny Marr... greatest guitarist ever
greatest guitar-pop guitar player ever^
awesome musician.
Ever!
@@lucalone overall greatest composer 🎼 on the guitar of all time. The Wagner of music. Oh wait; that’s actually Steven. ;)
Just there on stage rolling out a beautifully complex guitar piece like it’s nothing. Amazing.
Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, and Joyce made great music together for a short period of time. The Smiths will live on forever.
Such a beautiful song. It's melting my walkman.
What a fantastic band from an era long gone.
Joseph Liptak stop ah my heart
No wonder people are angry nowadays, You seen the music people listen to nowadays lol
so true brother
The Smiths are perfect in every way. Delicious.
love this song. one of their best, IMHO. and that bass line! RIP Andy 💔💔
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
memory of a refused relathionship....
The Smiths are a welcome embrace of understanding for 35 years now. Thank you!
Morrissey drives me nuts, but he made a major contribution to humanity by bringing this topic up in a song and speaking to so many.
Park the car at the side of the road
You should know
Time's tide will smother you
And I will too
When you laugh about people who feel so
Very lonely
Their only desire is to die
Well, I'm afraid
It doesn't make me smile
I wish I could laugh
But that joke isn't funny anymore
It's too close to home
And it's too near the bone
It's too close to home
And it's too near the bone
More than you'll ever know ...
Kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
You kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
You kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
You kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
It was dark as I drove the point home
And on cold leather seats
Well, it suddenly struck me
I just might die with a smile on my
Face after all
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
And now it's happening in mine
Laura Swider it’s Thames tide will smother you. The River Thames (pronounced times).
Top lyrics I love it ❤
Gives me goosebumps every time I hear this song.. beautiful! ❤️
I've seen this happen in other people's life ... now it's happening in mine ... epic
This lyrics are so weird but true. "Ive seen this happen in others people lifes and now its happening in mine..." so true.
It’s the first Anti-bullying song
This is the one album ( Meat is Murder) that I can listen to the whole album, like every song and still never get tired of it.
Craig Gannon said that Meat Is Murder is his favourite Smiths album.
Such an amazing live performance. What a BAND they were, Rourke, Joyce should get just as much credit as Morrissey and Marr.
this is by far the best recording of this song live i've seen on youtube, thanks for sharing it
Graças a Deus existe o RUclips,nos permite ouvir essas pérolas , The Smiths, pois as músicas de hoje e só baixaria ,porcaria.
"Quick get her off the stage, she just gently passed him a rose"
Danny lol right?
Like they knew what she could've done. Tell artists who've been attacked on stage that. You never know. There's some crazy people out there. Ever heard of Dimebag Darrel?
@@renanalcantara8856 Was a joke dude. Calm yourself.
@@renanalcantara8856dont compare Dimebag with Morrisey
@@fddbyedqqqr you're right. Dimebag was tougher than Morrissey, but still he was killed :/
thanks mozz, thanks the SMITHS, poetry in motion, best of the best..angels singing..
Morrissey saved my Suicide….
How?
Morrissey is driving that band, he's extraordinary.
The "I"ve seen this happen in other people's lives" line is really similar to a line in Rebels Without A Cause (James Dean movie) with the kids mother in the cop car scene, so I image Morrissey drew inspiration from that
I wish the camera also showed the rest of the group 😢
Can you imagine if these 4 guys did a gig together now? BOOM!
Markee Ledge would be shit. Leave it in the past. Nobody want to see old men trying to relive their youth
I’d be happy as hell :’)
Amazing.....
I wouldn’t consider it them reliving their youth , I’d consider it them bringing me back to mine..
@@22bk113 the point is that it would most likely be underwhelming as they haven’t played together as a band for over 30 years and are all quite old now
i would sell my soul to be here
He was a beauty. Just brilliant :)
still is!!
Simple chord progression, but it sounds so full and lush, especially in waltz timing.
“The ‘80s? I don’t even gotta go there. Except for The Smiths, maybe.” ~ Jeffrey Scott Buckley
There will never be another band this incredible. Jeff Buckley was the only one who could channel this sound. He had around 5 years, too. The absolute two most important bands/musicians of my life showed up like a comet in the sky and then disappeared forever.
This is the sound of the Gods. The highest this art form could possibly ever reach is on display right here. Pure and utterly incredible melodic Genius.
Kick em when they fall down
Kick em when they fall down
❤️
PS: don’t tell me to calm my tits. Working on that, now.
calm my tits. Working on that, now.
You just don't get music better then this
You can hear a woman in the crowd cat-calling Moz, she calls him "Tío bueno!" ("Handsome!") at the start.
Thx Genius
so much passion and beauty. the talent jumped out.
This was an incredible year! Morrissey & Marr...never again will you experience such auditory perfection.
The Smiths é foda não canso de ouvi-lhos.
Morrissey and Mars live are a reason to live another day
*That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore*
Park the car at the side of the road
You should know time's tide will smother you
And I will too
[Verse 2]
When you laugh about people who feel so very lonely
Their only desire is to die
Well, I'm afraid it doesn't make me smile
I wish I could laugh
[Chorus]
But that joke isn't funny anymore
It's too close to home
And it's too near the bone
It's too close to home
And it's too near the bone
More than you'll ever know
[Break]
Kick them when they fall down
When they fall down
When they fall down
When they fall down
When they fall down
When they fall down
When they fall down
When they fall down
[Verse 3]
It was dark as I drove the point home
And on cold leather seats
Well, it suddenly struck me
I just might die with a smile on my face after all
[Outro]
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now it's happening in mine
Happening in mine, happening in mine
Happening in mine, happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now, now, now it's happening in mine, happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now it's happening in mine, happening in mine
Happening in mine, happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's lives
And now, now, now it's happening in mine
Mine, mine, mine, mine
His best vocal performance and performance that night and my fave ever and that guitar... heavenly.
haha his face at 1:57 when he lets go of the mic
His face still the same. Nothing changes.
@@kantamrobot There's a flicker smile.
Saw it. Ha love it.
If that happened with today's artist the song might be still playing in the background while they do lipsing
Great music is timeless, as are the smiths.
Morrissey was very handsome 36 years ago.
He was incredibly hot right into into his 50s in my opinion
'I've seen this happen in other people's lives and now it's happening in mine' - surely one of the best and most versatile lyrics ever written. Sure that's why he sings it so many times to emphasise
My mom actually described it perfectly. She said the lyric feels like a nightmare that just happens over and over that you can’t wake up from. Never thought of it like that but honestly it fits it so perfectly
Johnny Marr makes the most beautiful music in the world.
This is the 4 minutes which I wish to live in it forever
How beautiful is this? Thanks smiths! ❤
Talvez seja a minha favorita deles. Melodia e letra incrível!
One of my most favorite Smiths Songs
Of course came here for the love that i have for this incredible band, but the historical moment of the concert is so important. In the 80's Spain was a country rediscovering itself and starting to "live" after the end of the unfortunate fascist dictatorship... So much passion was felt in the younger generation to embrace the full potential of that beautiful country...
Franco was great, just as the smiths are. Interesting!
@@paver9661 Franco was an closeted fascist who was too cowardly to even portray himself as one. What an irony
Just epic mucisians all 4 of them! The Smiths will live on forever!
This is my everything. I truly mean that.
18,041 views and no dislikes. Says it all.
some bellend pushed the dislike button
Keep the blue flag flying high
59k and 5 dislikes now
Their opinion on music is invalid
That girl who handed him the rose is an absolute icon
So incredibly brilliant
Did these guys know how bad ass they were in 1985?, i dont think so...
Better than anything that has come out in the last 5 years
Try 20 years
ugh why is the camera zoomed out for much of moz singing 'I've seen this happen..'???
ugh I feel ya I was going to gif that 💔
Amazing tune. The Smiths slow-song POWER.
Moz, a free spirit, now and forever
Kick them when they fall down..
Morrissey taught me as a 15 year old kid.... Some people just arnt meant to be loved... Its taken me all these years to understand that im one of those people.. being in love is something i can only experience in a dream ..🌹🌹
Very Irish.
Park the car at the side of the road
You should know
Time's tide will smother you
And I will too
When you laugh about people who feel so
Very lonely
Their only desire is to die
Well, I'm afraid
It doesn't make me smile
I wish I could laugh
But that joke isn't funny anymore
It's too close to home
And it's too near the bone
It's too close to home
And it's too near the bone
More than you'll ever know ...
Kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
You kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
You kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
You kick them when they fall down
Kick them when they fall down
It was dark as I drove the point home
And on cold leather seats
Well, it suddenly struck me
I just might die with a smile on my
Face after all
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
And now it's happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
And now it's happening in mine
Oh ...
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
Oh ...
And now it's happening in mine
Happening in mine
Happening in mine
Happening in mine
Happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
Oh...
And now, now, now it's happening in mine
(I've seen this happen)
Happening in mine
Oh...now, now
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
Oh...
And now it's happening in mine
(Happen)
Happening in mine
Oh...
Happening in mine
Happening in mine
Happening in mine
I've seen this happen in other people's
Lives
Oh...
And now, now, now it's happening in mine
Happening in mine
Mine, mine
Happening in mine
One of the Smiths best.
This made me cry
This is amazing.
Goosebumps and teary eyes…every time, whether I’m just listening, or playing along on the bass. ❤️
omg i love this sooo much
👵
11 people should remove their ears
Didn't realise The smiths are so shit hot live..... I'm hooked!
Mr Smith, ur kindness is greatly appreciated!!! How does Heaven sound? YOU GOT IT!!! I love you 🙋 Grace God 💋
I always thought that the real test for musicians was to sound as good of not better than their studio music when live.
Unfortunately there are many factors influencing a good live performance apart from musicianship.
Great vocals
No words...how special was that?
I weep regularly to this video.
This song... so incredible. Everything about it especially the guitar/bass.
What an amazing spectacle! And anyone who was blessed to have been there live to see that show! Without social media or cell phones and just live in that moment!!!
Essa é uma das apresentações ao vivo mais intensas do rock de todos os tempos. A maior parte disso é o acaso daquela fã que entrega uma Rosa para Morrisey, e ele fica com a rosa a música inteira. Ela - a fã - aparece como uma aparição no fundo preto. Aparece violentamente, muito rápido. Entrega a rosa e quando sente o contato com o segurança, abaixa a cabeça, num gesto delicado e inverso a sua aparição repentina, e assim se põe resignada no fato que será retirada dali pelo uso da força.
Toda essa cena é como uma síntese da letra de "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymor". Pessoas que se sentem não fazendo parte desse mundo por excesso de sensibilidade, ou algo parecido, são como essa fã. O segurança é como uma representação das parcelas mais brutas da sociedade humana, cumprindo a ordem burocrática e impessoal de por segurança ao evento, emulam algo como a atividade inconsciente de valentões fazendo bullying com os "diferentes" para, sem ele também saber, cumprir essa função humana de tornar o ambiente mais "seguro" com a eliminação dos que aparentam ser desajustados.
No fundo tudo isso se mistura em mim ao saber que Morrissey, depois de mais velho, se aproximou de movimentos de 3xtr3m@ D1re1t@ que pregavam a separação entre nativos e imigrantes. O sofrimento pode servir para te melhorar, mas nunca será uma imunidade para as suas próprias injustiças futuras.
Socialismo, venceremos
Essa música é perfeita!
Thiago Andrade essa é a melhor deles!!! srrs
When art imitates life? No. When life imitates art.
I wish I was there :'(
Wow! It doesn't get any better than this.
God I miss the 80s
History is made before our eyes.
I miss the Smith's so much!
This song is my lyf juice
Incredible performance from start to finish
I have this on 80’s vinyl bootleg-so weird to the the video footage!
Incredible bass sound. Rip Andy
That was a thing back then. And should still be it
Such an amazing band!!! A super Nova
RIP Andy Rourke.