As a 61 yr old white guy from East London, I LOVE seeing the appreciation you have, a Black guy from a different era and a different continent. Music is eternal and crosses all cultures.
to see a young black man, as yourself. to be touched by the Smiths,...it just touches my heart and soul...in the 80''s they were so special to me, and so many other "offbeat" people...Morrissey, the lead singer, was kinda like a guru for the misfits of the world....the music was haunting, rocking, and so deep, his poetry was inspiring...emotionally charging, and seemed to express what we sometimes found hard to express for ourselves.....you can go down a very deep, and sometimes dark, rabbit hole with them, but..STOP ME IF YOU HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE!!! "
@John Brookes You’re very lucky, I bet it was awesome. I wish I could have been around in that era and witnessed that scene, instead of some of the trash music now...
The Smiths are one of my favorite all time bands! "Asleep" will break your heart. How Soon Is Now? This Charming Man What Difference Does It Make? Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others Cemetery Gates The Boy With The Thorn In His Side Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before Girlfriend In A Coma Panic William, It Was Really Nothing Ask Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now Big Mouth Strikes Again Honestly, this list is never ending as they're one of the most prolific bands of all time. Now...how about some more Depeche Mode?
@@shirazzza I saw Johnny Marr play around 12 years ago and I didn't even know it. I went to see Modest Mouse and I kept hearing something about the Smiths. Didn't realize it but Johnny Marr was their guitarist at the time.
I think it's important to view The Smiths through the prism of a really dark sense of humor. Morrissey was hilarious and it was deliberate, yet the song is gorgeous. That's The Smiths.
Spot on. I think a lot of people who don't like the Smiths just hear a whiny voice and a depressed outloook on life but in reality, Morrisey is taking the piss out of our and his feelings but also bringing a realness to the confusion and sillyness that we all face and then has the skill, as do the band, to bring it into something that is poetic and musically beautiful at the same time. One of the most gifted bands to ever grace a recording studio.
@Random Scottish Guy - Completely agreed. He's an insufferable, colossal tool. But the Smiths catalog has some remarkable moments and it's helpful for someone who's unfamiliar with the band to get a sense of where Morrissey was coming from.
There’s a good film on Netflix called England is Mine, it’s about Morissey’s (lead singer) life before the smiths gives a good insight to his life and motive for the songs
The Smiths are simply incredible. Morissey’s voice is so unique and lyrically, they weren’t afraid to talk about emotions and make the listener uncomfortable. I recommend This Charming Man, Heaven knows I’m miserable now, how soon is now. You really can’t find a bad Smiths song.
*cough* Golden Lights... But seriously, all of their albums are excellent and aside from Golden Lights and maybe Accept Yourself (and Meat Is Murder for those who don't really care about animals to the same extent), there is not a bad song.
@@SilentAssassin01234 I dont really count golden lights as a Smith's song but meat is murder (the song) and half a person I feel are pretty bad compared to every other song. I feel you need to listen to accept yourself multiple times to start liking it
@@adamhesketh7369 I like Accept Yourself, it is just one of their weakest imo. I love Half A Person. So goes to show how different people rate the songs
I'm a Mexican man and I'm 50 yrs old, I have been listening to the smith and Morrissey since I was 14 yrs old kid. I was being bullied by kids in my neighborhood, but I didn't care, they until now don't know about good music. Thank you England and Morrissey.
The smiths and their music saved many a life back in the 80’s. One of the most poignant and amazing groups ever. If one ever felt like an outcast, or bothered listening to the smiths you got the feeling that they understood you. One of the best bands ever.
Great choice. The Smiths were beloved of students and alternative types in the 80s. If someone says they don't like The Smiths - and there will be a few - then they're almost certainly a philistine with no musical taste. Check out also This Charming Man, Panic, Sheila Take A Bow, Heaven knows I'm Miserable Now, Ask, Hand In Glove and Please Please Let Me Get What I Want. Another band from that era (and the same city of Manchester) is New Order. And if you really want to delve deep there is a band called Electronic, formed by Johhny Marr (lead guitarist and composer of The Smiths) and Bernard Sumner of New Order.
You're REALLY hitting my teenage heart with these Cure and Smiths songs. And Morrissey here, he has the voice of an absolute angel, just hits you right in the feels.
This song is an eternal monument to the tragedy of shyness. “But then a strange fear gripped me, and I just couldn’t ask.” A pain so many of us experienced in our youth.
There's a nice anecdote about Morrisey (lead vocals) asked about a band doing a cover another Smith's song: The [russian] duo t.A.T.u. had some success with their own 2002 cover; asked about it by interviewer Andrew Harrison, Morrissey declared it “magnificent,” but admitted he didn’t know much about the group. Told that they were teenage Russian lesbians, Morrissey replied, “Well, aren’t we all?” - Source: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/flashback-the-smiths-play-an-epic-version-of-how-soon-is-now-38951/
This song is from "The Queen Is Dead" - my favorite of The Smiths' albums. The next song I would suggest from this album is "The Boy With the Thorn In His Side." Another good one is "Cemetry Gates." From singer Morrissey as a solo artist, I really like "Everyday Is Like Sunday."
I agree with that theory completely… If you have really listened to any Smiths/Morrissey, the lyrics aren’t in good light of their Government/Parliament… The videos show more of a poverty side of the people.
Thank you Jay! Please react to “How Soon is Now” someday! Some found The Smiths to be morose or depressing, but I believe their sound was expressive of how a lot of us feel at times. Different genres of music to go with different emotions! You are an awesome daily end to my day dear friend! Keep up the good work! I’m in my 60’s and love seeing you react to music I have loved through my entire life! ☮️💟
It took a while for The Smiths to grow on me, but now I realise how good they are. I’d recommend Bigmouth Strikes Again, another amazing (and hilarious) song from this amazing album
"How Soon Is Now" was an ICONIC song of the 80's!! The voice, the production, the hook and the lyrics make it one of the most sad, but GREATEST sounding songs I've ever heard.
This song got stuck in my head for 3 months straight a few years ago. It was relentless. Driving to work? Cooking dinner? In the shower? Waking in the middle of the night to turn over? “AND IF A DOUBLE DECKER BUUUUUS....” Sometimes if you have an ear worm you can make it go away by listening to the song start to finish, but nope. It only intensified in my damn brain every time I’d try it (and I tried a lot). Just something about Morrissey’s voice and those strings. Although even after those three months I can still say I love this song. How Soon is Now would be a great #2!
The Smiths are simply amazing. This is one of my faves. But in fact they all are. You can't go wrong. Also Morrissey's solo stuff is amazing too. Another solid reaction my brother.
I know he did Enjoy The Silence but don't think he's dived any further than that. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 he jumps back into them with "Walking In My Shoes" and my absolute favorite live performance of "In My Room" from the Devotional Tour. Would love to hear: Useless People Are People Blasphemous Rumors Everything Counts Strangelove Fly On The Windscreen (dark and might be for true fans only) It's No Good Strangelove Shake The Disease Somebody See You Stripped Another never ending list....
Morrissey (the singer) is an extraordinary talent - as a band their lyrical and musical brilliance ran deep, this is just the start of the journey! I’d go to ‘Panic’, ‘Girlfriend in a coma’ or ‘I know it’s over’ next.....
As much as I love this song, I still can't listen to it without crying. It was the favourite song of my best friend who passed away when he was 18. It's been s long since he died, but this song still does me in.
I was lucky enough to see The Smiths in NYC in the summer of 1986 for the tour of this album. Let me just say that the pleasure and privilege were, indeed, mine.
Never heard this song and you're right...hauntingly beautiful. Another great song along these lines The Verve "Bittersweet Symphony" would be up your alley 💗
When I heard this song I immediately bought every Smiths album I could find and listened to nothing else for at least 4 months. It was a long time ago.
I know it's over is another deeeeepp song theirs Their guitarist, Johnny Marr is a amster of melody and would later guitar parts on top of eachother. He'd then send the music to the singer and lyricist, Morrissey. So there is always music and lyrical style in there that rewards listening.
When cds first came out the first one I ever bought (before I even had a cd player) was The Smiths Hatful of Hollow so I have a soft spot for them. How Soon is Now would be a great second song, because it's quite different and it has some really interesting instrumentals. I think you'd dig it.
One of my all time favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. We almost got trampled by the fierce fans at a concert back in the 80s. It is haunting indeed.
The smiths are awesome! That’s all I listened to in college. Incredible guitar (Marr), beautiful singing with tragic, depressing Lyrics. “Girl afraid” is a must. Awesome guitar intro with confused adolescent lyrics. “Girlfriend in a Coma” also. Please check them out!
60 year old guy from Finland and in 80s this was my favourite band (saw a live concert in Finland) . During my student's solitude; feeling outsider and exploring poetry by Wilde and Yeats. And after years it still resonates and somehow even more with seeing others affected. Thanks for your comments.
I enjoyed your reaction, Jayvee. I love The Smiths and love this song. Other songs to check out include "This Charming Man", "How Soon Is Now?", "Panic", "Bigmouth Strikes Again", "Girlfriend In A Coma", and "Barbarism Begins At Home".
This is from Queen Is Dead which is a great album. A lot of their stuff is really intense and haunting. I Know It’s Over from the same album Is a good sad break up song. And Vicar in Tutu is a peppier tune.
I get why you are saying it's deep but if you go deeper into the Smith's you find it's more creative dark British sarcasm made to make you think deep at times but mostly escape that depth with a flippant British humor at the same time. The Smith's are one of my favorite bands of all time and I also love Morrissey's solo work (lead singer).
Incredible band. Great lyrics, so you may want the lyrics versions. They always sound so melancholic for me. But i like it. Very unique singer in Morrissey. I would recommend "The Queen is Dead", "How soon is now?" and maybe "I know it's over" but only if you want to hear one of the saddest songs ever. Many other great ones. Almost all of the songs are huge grower, especially this one.
this was a song to spoke to so, so, many teenagers who just felt like they couldn't relate to their parents. Which is pretty much all teenagers! Me and all my 16 year old friends who heard this were just like "yeah, this guy gets us!"
The Smiths are great (and local legends for me!), you should definitely get to more from them. "Big Mouth Strikes Again", "This Charming Man", "Panic" and "How Soon is Now" would be my suggestions for the next one.
The first time I took notice of the Smiths was when a friend had to review the new release (This Charming Man) for his university paper, it stayed on the turntable for many hours... Morrissey is a songwriter and vocalist that is on the next level... 'This Charming Man', 'Girlfriend In A Coma', 'Cemetry Gates', 'How Soon Is Now' are all worthy of reaction but his solo masterpiece 'Everyday Is Like Sunday' is my pick for next reaction... Again Morrissey/Smiths have a large body of work with classics littered on every album, sometimes it is only classics on the albums... Good reaction...
so glad you finally have The Smiths on there. Morrissey has such a great voice, very controlled. SO MANY amazingly great songs from them and again when he went solo.
Hi Jovaughn! Thank you for this reaction! Another great alternative artist is Howard Jones....Like to Get to Know You Well, No One Is To Blame, Things Can Only Get Better and Life In One Day. Love ya!!
I'm 53 years old. I grew up in the 80s when the Smiths were out. If haven't been a gay boy, an outcast in your family's home, it would be hard to understand. Suicide attempts, drug overdoses, walking in front of moving traffic. That is why it's so painful to see all of the hate towards the lgbtqi+ young people. I'm old enough to recognize the hate by Republicans... children and teenagers are not prepared for the hatred that we endured by society and our own families... God help them ❤️
I attended one of the last concert with the Smiths, it was such a good show.. they have other great songs way too many to list even with Morrissey going on his own... The Smith are a true alternative band that never got played on the public radio mainly pirated radio stations play them, it wasn't till much later they were actually played on the radio.. the exception to the rule is the radio stations in California always had a great alternative radio stations. Morrissey is such a stubborn person I wish he did not break the band up, Johnny Marr and Morrissey wrote the songs, Johnny Marr was very instrumental to the sound of there songs
The smiths have a big back catalogue, Also Morrissey solo. He is an amazing song writer. There's a Smiths song called 'Please please please, let me get what i want' ...It's a really beautiful pretty sounding song that has been covered by quite a few people and appeared in a few movies. Give it a try, i think you'll like it!!...
Irish Blood English Heart is great one by Morrissey as a solo artist that still gets a lot of airplay here in Ireland. The juxtaposition between the two is interesting given the history between our two countries. The lyrics really explore this.
I pleased to see your lovely reaction and your good interpretation by a young black man who had no idea of The Smiths who have gotta be my favourite and most influential band in my life time, at 12yrs old hearing them made want to learn the guitar and devote my life to music, they taught me so much in life not just musically but lyrically so much, people who don’t like their music or understand them always say they’re morbid, I get that but there is also much humour & sarcasm in so many beautiful songs, the fact is they wrote about real life events and we all know that life isn’t perfect and happy all the time. The music was always new and creative and just weaved perfectly together. Thanks again really love your reaction and your open mindedness, that’s very rare, so that’s makes me very proud of a man like you. Thank you Stephen, Manchester, England.
The Smiths, saw them live in the 80's and saw Morriessy live in 2010, Mozza is a god and The Smiths were brilliant and so influencial to so many bands.
This song is a great introduction to The Smiths. You should also give "How Soon is Now" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again" a listen.
Bigmouth strikes again is a great one.
"Panic" a nice beginner
@@novanights2chevy597 Agreed!
Bigmouth strikes again! Best party song by them, very catchy. Even when I think about the title I start singing ... bigmouth lalalalaaalala
Hmm I always found How Soon Is Now to be musically uninteresting. It’s kind of a repetitive drone. But Bigmouth is very dramatic.
As a 61 yr old white guy from East London, I LOVE seeing the appreciation you have, a Black guy from a different era and a different continent. Music is eternal and crosses all cultures.
Love your words! Wish we could sing some karaoke together. Lol I live in the states though 😅
@@bertgarcia7318 Thanks Bert, god bless you and yours x
Excellent comment!
Music transcends all colors and cultures. Morrissey is a big favorite by Mexicans. 🇲🇽
The Smiths are the greatest. Used to dance to them at the clubs in the late 80s early 90s.
I had a friend/ roommate that loved The Smiths. He died at 27. The title of this song is on his grave marker.
That really sucks about your friend. Lovely phrase for his headstone though ♥️
That's beautiful.
whoa. I just got huge chills from your post.
some bands are good.
some bands are better.
but The Smiths are BELOVED.
You are right. I have deep love for many of their songs...like the kind of love one reserves for people. Hard to explain!
Some bands are better than others... some bands are better then others..
Sooome bands are bigger then other bands....
"haunted voice"--perfect description!
haunting
Haunted life..
Goosebumps
true!
to see a young black man, as yourself. to be touched by the Smiths,...it just touches my heart and soul...in the 80''s they were so special to me, and so many other "offbeat" people...Morrissey, the lead singer, was kinda like a guru for the misfits of the world....the music was haunting, rocking, and so deep, his poetry was inspiring...emotionally charging, and seemed to express what we sometimes found hard to express for ourselves.....you can go down a very deep, and sometimes dark, rabbit hole with them, but..STOP ME IF YOU HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE!!!
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Yep. I was one of those misfits as well. The Queen is Dead meant much to me.
Music is universal
Very well said sissy.... xoxoxo
Totally. my new fave watch.
👏👏👏👏🤟🤟🤟🤟😘😘😘😘
80s alternative love it ...Smith's , New order , the cure, Depeche mode
And Echo and the Bunnymen, and Jesus and Mary Chain
@John Brookes You’re very lucky, I bet it was awesome. I wish I could have been around in that era and witnessed that scene, instead of some of the trash music now...
Mode. Just can't get enough
Slightly less known but cocteau twins and chameleons were great too
@@honeypower love it
Welcome to The Smiths.... best 80s band ever
Thank you
Journey wants to know your location 🤪
Journey 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 basura lol
Someone tell her about Def Leopard
@@Garycruz85 your opinion isnt valid child
The Smiths are one of my favorite all time bands!
"Asleep" will break your heart.
How Soon Is Now?
This Charming Man
What Difference Does It Make?
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Cemetery Gates
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before
Girlfriend In A Coma
Panic
William, It Was Really Nothing
Ask
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
Big Mouth Strikes Again
Honestly, this list is never ending as they're one of the most prolific bands of all time. Now...how about some more Depeche Mode?
Could've just said everything...
Asleep still freaks me out to this day.
'Asleep' is devastating, I love it.
Asleep, still ill, these things take time..or listen to hateful of hollow that and the queen is dead are 2 belting albums.
Well I Wonder saved my life
"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" by the Smiths used to go through my head every single night when I worked retail and had to close the store.
Robert Reichle Lol! I get you
Pure poetry,
“I was looking for a job and then I found a job
And heaven knows I’m miserable now”
He says what we all think
LMAO!
Girlfriend in a coma is typical of the smiths. Marr's cheerful music with morrisey's often honest depressing lyrics. Love Marr's guitar playing
I was lucky enough to see Johnny Marr a few years ago, it was so good
@@shirazzza I saw Johnny Marr play around 12 years ago and I didn't even know it. I went to see Modest Mouse and I kept hearing something about the Smiths. Didn't realize it but Johnny Marr was their guitarist at the time.
One of my favourites
Johnny Marr’s guitar playing is excellent. Totally agree
My wife I danced to this song for our “first dance” as a married couple on our wedding day. It has been our song since 1988.
I love this 💕
that is so incredibly beautiful
how to dance to this song?
I think it's important to view The Smiths through the prism of a really dark sense of humor. Morrissey was hilarious and it was deliberate, yet the song is gorgeous. That's The Smiths.
He‘s still around and I also like his solo records. He had phases of deep depression, but managed to deal with it.
Spot on. I think a lot of people who don't like the Smiths just hear a whiny voice and a depressed outloook on life but in reality, Morrisey is taking the piss out of our and his feelings but also bringing a realness to the confusion and sillyness that we all face and then has the skill, as do the band, to bring it into something that is poetic and musically beautiful at the same time. One of the most gifted bands to ever grace a recording studio.
@Random Scottish Guy - Completely agreed. He's an insufferable, colossal tool. But the Smiths catalog has some remarkable moments and it's helpful for someone who's unfamiliar with the band to get a sense of where Morrissey was coming from.
Absolutely! The lyrics are deep and profound but also very tongue in cheek.
YES! so glad someone else gets it.
Would you mind listening to every single one of their songs 😂😂 love it
There’s a good film on Netflix called England is Mine, it’s about Morissey’s (lead singer) life before the smiths gives a good insight to his life and motive for the songs
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Haha with you on that, Jack!
#Same !!! Haha...
Yes!!!!
The Smiths are classic - catchy upbeat tunes with grim lyrics. They were unique.
And that sick bass
The Smiths are simply incredible. Morissey’s voice is so unique and lyrically, they weren’t afraid to talk about emotions and make the listener uncomfortable. I recommend This Charming Man, Heaven knows I’m miserable now, how soon is now. You really can’t find a bad Smiths song.
*cough* Golden Lights...
But seriously, all of their albums are excellent and aside from Golden Lights and maybe Accept Yourself (and Meat Is Murder for those who don't really care about animals to the same extent), there is not a bad song.
@@SilentAssassin01234 I dont really count golden lights as a Smith's song but meat is murder (the song) and half a person I feel are pretty bad compared to every other song. I feel you need to listen to accept yourself multiple times to start liking it
Cemetry Gates
@@adamhesketh7369 I like Accept Yourself, it is just one of their weakest imo. I love Half A Person. So goes to show how different people rate the songs
The Dude Golden
Lights was a cover song.
I'm a Mexican man and I'm 50 yrs old, I have been listening to the smith and Morrissey since I was 14 yrs old kid. I was being bullied by kids in my neighborhood, but I didn't care, they until now don't know about good music. Thank you England and Morrissey.
The smiths and their music saved many a life back in the 80’s. One of the most poignant and amazing groups ever. If one ever felt like an outcast, or bothered listening to the smiths you got the feeling that they understood you. One of the best bands ever.
Great choice. The Smiths were beloved of students and alternative types in the 80s. If someone says they don't like The Smiths - and there will be a few - then they're almost certainly a philistine with no musical taste. Check out also This Charming Man, Panic, Sheila Take A Bow, Heaven knows I'm Miserable Now, Ask, Hand In Glove and Please Please Let Me Get What I Want.
Another band from that era (and the same city of Manchester) is New Order. And if you really want to delve deep there is a band called Electronic, formed by Johhny Marr (lead guitarist and composer of The Smiths) and Bernard Sumner of New Order.
You're REALLY hitting my teenage heart with these Cure and Smiths songs. And Morrissey here, he has the voice of an absolute angel, just hits you right in the feels.
Welcome into my deep black heart! 🖤
Just the teens? Lol I will always carry the smiths with all my years.😉
Classic. Mint. Johnny Marr is one of the greatest guitarists of the 80s
This song is an eternal monument to the tragedy of shyness. “But then a strange fear gripped me, and I just couldn’t ask.” A pain so many of us experienced in our youth.
The album "The Queen is Dead" is a fantastic album from beginning to end.
There's a nice anecdote about Morrisey (lead vocals) asked about a band doing a cover another Smith's song:
The [russian] duo t.A.T.u. had some success with their own 2002 cover; asked about it by interviewer Andrew Harrison, Morrissey declared it “magnificent,” but admitted he didn’t know much about the group. Told that they were teenage Russian lesbians, Morrissey replied, “Well, aren’t we all?” - Source: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/flashback-the-smiths-play-an-epic-version-of-how-soon-is-now-38951/
I guess the Morrissey song, 'Suedehead' wraps up the whole thing nicely.
Great Song!!!!
I love The Smiths! Check out their songs “Ask” and “The Boy With a Thorn In His Side.” Also, Morrissey (the lead singer) has some great solo work. 😊
This song is from "The Queen Is Dead" - my favorite of The Smiths' albums. The next song I would suggest from this album is "The Boy With the Thorn In His Side." Another good one is "Cemetry Gates." From singer Morrissey as a solo artist, I really like "Everyday Is Like Sunday."
Arthur R. Chan “The Boy with the Thorn in his Side” is one of my favorites! The Queen is Dead is an amazing album.
For me well I wonder is an absolute masterpiece. So beautiful
“The Queen is Dead” is by far a great album and one of my personal favorites. Love your suggestions for the album...
I agree with that theory completely… If you have really listened to any Smiths/Morrissey, the lyrics aren’t in good light of their Government/Parliament… The videos show more of a poverty side of the people.
"How Soon Is Now?" -- Smiths -- 2011 Remaster --- some cool guitar licks and good lyrics, too :-) A masterpiece.
My favourite song from them
Spine tingling intro,. the best ever
The Smiths spoke to a generation when no one else would. Love, regret, loneliness.
Actually lots of bands in those days would speak to that generation.
Thank you Jay! Please react to “How Soon is Now” someday! Some found The Smiths to be morose or depressing, but I believe their sound was expressive of how a lot of us feel at times. Different genres of music to go with different emotions! You are an awesome daily end to my day dear friend! Keep up the good work! I’m in my 60’s and love seeing you react to music I have loved through my entire life! ☮️💟
The people that gave this thumbs down don't know great music. One of the best bands and Morrissey is just a poet!!!!!!
Lead singer Morrissey is a legend. Misery is his brand..but he’s not miserable😀
Unfortunately these days he’s become a huge racist asshole L.
Johnny is a legend as well! I prefer his voice to Morrissey's. Yes, he sings! Check out any of his recent albums!
@@MrDshack I think it more likely your definition of racist that's changed. Quite a small mind you have there.
@@derekv6479 people just believe whatever they hear in the media without doing their research, and knowing nothing about “divide and conquer”
It took a while for The Smiths to grow on me, but now I realise how good they are. I’d recommend Bigmouth Strikes Again, another amazing (and hilarious) song from this amazing album
I'm going to second This Charming Man.
"How Soon Is Now" was an ICONIC song of the 80's!! The voice, the production, the hook and the lyrics make it one of the most sad, but GREATEST sounding songs I've ever heard.
You’re so right. Beautifully mastered, engineered and recorded
@@tedwalters953 For me, in addition to dancing, production made the 80's. Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and the Banshee's, even Fad Gadget, were amazing!
This song got stuck in my head for 3 months straight a few years ago. It was relentless. Driving to work? Cooking dinner? In the shower? Waking in the middle of the night to turn over? “AND IF A DOUBLE DECKER BUUUUUS....” Sometimes if you have an ear worm you can make it go away by listening to the song start to finish, but nope. It only intensified in my damn brain every time I’d try it (and I tried a lot). Just something about Morrissey’s voice and those strings. Although even after those three months I can still say I love this song.
How Soon is Now would be a great #2!
Hey, at least you had a great song as an earworm! I always get these mediocre songs I barely remember from 30 years ago playing nonstop in my mind.
This Night Has Opened My Eyes is the cut. The guitar work is stunning & the bass is fat. Get to it!
Love that song as well.... xoxox
The Smiths are simply amazing. This is one of my faves. But in fact they all are. You can't go wrong. Also Morrissey's solo stuff is amazing too. Another solid reaction my brother.
There's a lot of dark humor and irony in Morrissey's lyrics. The line about the ten ton truck coming out of nowhere is pretty funny
One of my favs when talking about Joan of arc "as the flames rose to her roman nose and her Walkman started to melt" 😁👍
The man just got Johnny Marr'd
you gotta react to “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “This Night Has Opened My Eyes” too!
You should really listen to Depeche Mode.
Depeche Mode was brilliant!
oh no
I know he did Enjoy The Silence but don't think he's dived any further than that. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 he jumps back into them with "Walking In My Shoes" and my absolute favorite live performance of "In My Room" from the Devotional Tour. Would love to hear:
Useless
People Are People
Blasphemous Rumors
Everything Counts
Strangelove
Fly On The Windscreen (dark and might be for true fans only)
It's No Good
Strangelove
Shake The Disease
Somebody
See You
Stripped
Another never ending list....
Yes please do depeche mode
Yeah I think he would really enjoy Never let me down again, Somebody, Blasphemous Rumours, Everything Counts.
Great review! One can see the emotion in your eyes. Love it!
Morrissey (the singer) is an extraordinary talent - as a band their lyrical and musical brilliance ran deep, this is just the start of the journey! I’d go to ‘Panic’, ‘Girlfriend in a coma’ or ‘I know it’s over’ next.....
Ooh! 👏👏👏 try How Soon Is Now ❤️
As much as I love this song, I still can't listen to it without crying. It was the favourite song of my best friend who passed away when he was 18. It's been s long since he died, but this song still does me in.
“How soon is now” amazing song by The Smiths
You cannot find any song like it. Wonderful Smiths!
Yes it is
Morrissey is the original sad sack ;) but so good! Listen to more Smiths and you'll get it...
I was lucky enough to see The Smiths in NYC in the summer of 1986 for the tour of this album. Let me just say that the pleasure and privilege were, indeed, mine.
Stephen was a poet. 😀Every note he sings gets into your soul😆❤️
He is still a poet!
Never heard this song and you're right...hauntingly beautiful. Another great song along these lines The Verve "Bittersweet Symphony" would be up your alley 💗
When I heard this song I immediately bought every Smiths album I could find and listened to nothing else for at least 4 months. It was a long time ago.
I was a teen in the 80s when I heard this song. My favourite Smiths song. Epic. Saved me then and I can rely on it now.
The consumate lyricist.. his letters are just So Good!
I know it's over is another deeeeepp song theirs
Their guitarist, Johnny Marr is a amster of melody and would later guitar parts on top of eachother.
He'd then send the music to the singer and lyricist, Morrissey.
So there is always music and lyrical style in there that rewards listening.
When cds first came out the first one I ever bought (before I even had a cd player) was The Smiths Hatful of Hollow so I have a soft spot for them. How Soon is Now would be a great second song, because it's quite different and it has some really interesting instrumentals. I think you'd dig it.
Still a favorite. Morrissey has had a great solo career.
Try how soon is how, this charming man.
Hey, hey! What's this then? Did you just accidentally stumble into an undiscovered treasure trove of The Smiths and Morrissey? Lucky you.
One of my faves by The Smiths, checkout This Charming Man, Bigmouth Strikes again.
One of my all time favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. We almost got trampled by the fierce fans at a concert back in the 80s. It is haunting indeed.
The smiths are awesome! That’s all I listened to in college. Incredible guitar (Marr), beautiful singing with tragic, depressing Lyrics. “Girl afraid” is a must. Awesome guitar intro with confused adolescent lyrics. “Girlfriend in a Coma” also. Please check them out!
60 year old guy from Finland and in 80s this was my favourite band (saw a live concert in Finland) . During my student's solitude; feeling outsider and exploring poetry by Wilde and Yeats. And after years it still resonates and somehow even more with seeing others affected. Thanks for your comments.
Girlfriend In A Coma
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
Greatest band ever. Their light went out way too early.
Girlfriend in a Coma is a great Smiths' song!
I enjoyed your reaction, Jayvee. I love The Smiths and love this song. Other songs to check out include "This Charming Man", "How Soon Is Now?", "Panic", "Bigmouth Strikes Again", "Girlfriend In A Coma", and "Barbarism Begins At Home".
I got the notice that you were reacting to the Smiths and I got SO EXCITED! I was like, he’s going to FREAK (in a good way)
This is from Queen Is Dead which is a great album. A lot of their stuff is really intense and haunting.
I Know It’s Over from the same album Is a good sad break up song. And Vicar in Tutu is a peppier tune.
I love this mans appreciation of good music. Just being him is entertaining 🧖🏾♂️
you really dig that “haunted” voice don’t you? ✌️😁
I get why you are saying it's deep but if you go deeper into the Smith's you find it's more creative dark British sarcasm made to make you think deep at times but mostly escape that depth with a flippant British humor at the same time. The Smith's are one of my favorite bands of all time and I also love Morrissey's solo work (lead singer).
Incredible band. Great lyrics, so you may want the lyrics versions. They always sound so melancholic for me. But i like it. Very unique singer in Morrissey. I would recommend "The Queen is Dead", "How soon is now?" and maybe "I know it's over" but only if you want to hear one of the saddest songs ever. Many other great ones. Almost all of the songs are huge grower, especially this one.
this was a song to spoke to so, so, many teenagers who just felt like they couldn't relate to their parents. Which is pretty much all teenagers! Me and all my 16 year old friends who heard this were just like "yeah, this guy gets us!"
The Smiths are great (and local legends for me!), you should definitely get to more from them. "Big Mouth Strikes Again", "This Charming Man", "Panic" and "How Soon is Now" would be my suggestions for the next one.
The first time I took notice of the Smiths was when a friend had to review the new release (This Charming Man) for his university paper, it stayed on the turntable for many hours... Morrissey is a songwriter and vocalist that is on the next level... 'This Charming Man', 'Girlfriend In A Coma', 'Cemetry Gates', 'How Soon Is Now' are all worthy of reaction but his solo masterpiece 'Everyday Is Like Sunday' is my pick for next reaction... Again Morrissey/Smiths have a large body of work with classics littered on every album, sometimes it is only classics on the albums... Good reaction...
Some believe The Smiths were tongue-in-cheek, others that they were deep and emotional. Very unique songs.
so glad you finally have The Smiths on there. Morrissey has such a great voice, very controlled. SO MANY amazingly great songs from them and again when he went solo.
Morrissey the lyric king 👌❤️
Morissey and Johnny Marr are legends
Hi Jovaughn! Thank you for this reaction! Another great alternative artist is Howard Jones....Like to Get to Know You Well, No One Is To Blame, Things Can Only Get Better and Life In One Day. Love ya!!
Deep song, I just love this song, entire generation, perfect!
It has made me so happy to see you reacting to The Smiths . Their songs changed my life .
The profound power of music, uniting peoples, evermore.
I'm 53 years old. I grew up in the 80s when the Smiths were out. If haven't been a gay boy, an outcast in your family's home, it would be hard to understand. Suicide attempts, drug overdoses, walking in front of moving traffic. That is why it's so painful to see all of the hate towards the lgbtqi+ young people. I'm old enough to recognize the hate by Republicans... children and teenagers are not prepared for the hatred that we endured by society and our own families... God help them ❤️
I attended one of the last concert with the Smiths, it was such a good show.. they have other great songs way too many to list even with Morrissey going on his own... The Smith are a true alternative band that never got played on the public radio mainly pirated radio stations play them, it wasn't till much later they were actually played on the radio.. the exception to the rule is the radio stations in California always had a great alternative radio stations.
Morrissey is such a stubborn person I wish he did not break the band up, Johnny Marr and Morrissey wrote the songs, Johnny Marr was very instrumental to the sound of there songs
Glad to see you're back in action! Keep it up, Jay!
Morrissey had a lot of dark humor in his lyrics. Read Oscar Wilde if you want to find the source of his humor.
Hey Jayvee, please react to "Everyday is like sunday" and "Suede" by Morissey???... He's the lead singer of The Smith
This was a great spot to start, but go back for more, please!
A cool Fall evening, preferably with a view of nature, a Scotch and a cigarette...
That's a good when and where to listen...
A haunting voice is right .
Have a listen to "this night has opened my eyes"
The smiths have a big back catalogue, Also Morrissey solo. He is an amazing song writer. There's a Smiths song called 'Please please please, let me get what i want' ...It's a really beautiful pretty sounding song that has been covered by quite a few people and appeared in a few movies. Give it a try, i think you'll like it!!...
Irish Blood English Heart is great one by Morrissey as a solo artist that still gets a lot of airplay here in Ireland. The juxtaposition between the two is interesting given the history between our two countries. The lyrics really explore this.
I pleased to see your lovely reaction and your good interpretation by a young black man who had no idea of The Smiths who have gotta be my favourite and most influential band in my life time, at 12yrs old hearing them made want to learn the guitar and devote my life to music, they taught me so much in life not just musically but lyrically so much, people who don’t like their music or understand them always say they’re morbid, I get that but there is also much humour & sarcasm in so many beautiful songs, the fact is they wrote about real life events and we all know that life isn’t perfect and happy all the time. The music was always new and creative and just weaved perfectly together.
Thanks again really love your reaction and your open mindedness, that’s very rare, so that’s makes me very proud of a man like you. Thank you Stephen, Manchester, England.
Hit up some >> Leonard Cohen "If It Be Your Will"
The Smiths, saw them live in the 80's and saw Morriessy live in 2010, Mozza is a god and The Smiths were brilliant and so influencial to so many bands.
My all time favorite band. “Ask”, “Cemetry Gates” “Some Girls are Bigger than Others” “Sheila Take a Bow” are recommended
Wonderful band - love to see your reaction to The Smiths. You should check out the song, "Girlfriend In A Coma"
Now you’ve done it! No going back. 👍🏼
Awesome. Thank you. They have lots of great songs