Song from under the floorboards was the song that fully expressing me back in the days,Devotto was singing my life literally.For me although I much like and respect Morrisey,no one can cover the excellency of Magazine in that song(the pomposity of Devotto and that fckn Barry Adamsons baseline were out of this world)
A Magazine concert in the Lyceum, London, was one of my most memorable live shows ever. What Morrissey does with this song of theirs is amazing: it gives it a certain lightness to this dark song that makes it perhaps not only more accessible, but also lighter.
Morrissey - A Song From Under The Floorboards - Studio Version 0136am 3.11.23 not as good, certainly not, as the original. anyhow; they haven't actually "shared a song".... i think the statement might have referred to: doin' a duet. would that be hideous, do you think??? probably...
Agggh. One of his best covers. His singles from Ringleader of The Tormentors will always be special to me. I had just became obsessed with Morrissey in 06. Saw him live on the Ringleader tour before the album came out and have continued to be obsessed ever since. His last truly great album in my books. Still love ‘em to pieces tho. Morrissey forever
Better late than NEVER!! Keep on being Moz 💐 obssesed, it's Vital‼️ Morrissey obsessed since 1984 and NEVER, EVER, Gave Up‼️Ⓜ️💐🎙️👓📚💪🏼 He (They...) saved my life, and it's not the usual "cliché"... 😉✌🏼 VIVA Ⓜ️❤️💤🅰️ (Yes, with three 'Z'... 😍🤩😍)
I adore this song, especially the way Moz changed "I know a good thing when I see it" to "I know a good thing when I speak it." it's a telling example of how Morrissey has mastered the craft of being so very deliciously egotistical with lyricism.
I adore this cover! True enough to the original, whilst being original enough to make it worthwile. Sadly, I never got to see Morrissey do this live, which I regret. I have seen Magazine perform it though, so I can't really complain!
The changes to the lyrics are weird at first, but they sound much more like Morrissey than the original Magazine words, and they still resonate with Dostoyevsky.
How's this for synchronicity. Was looking for a live Magazine version of this song. Had no idea Moz did a cover! I stroll through the comments and see yours. The last song I was listening to was Cosmic Dancer. Cosmic, indeed. 🍻
I am angry I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin. I don't know what keeps me alive and kicking. I know the meaning of life it doesn't help me a bit. I know beauty and I know a good thing when I speak it.
themusicfella ..and Simple Minds went on to become stratospheric stadium stars!No justice eh?!Did you see Magazine reformed?Saw em in Sheffield twice once with Barry Adamson on bass and then a year later to promote No thyself (brilliant album)..both great gigs
Tanky Attwood. You are right. I preferred Simple Minds as they were then. I never seen Magazine again. The Real Life gig in Manchester in 2009 looked amazing on here. If they ever get together again I will certainly,make the effort. John McGeoch was one of the most influential guitarist of that era IMO ;-)
this barely diverges from the original in the arrangement and instrumentation - they are per magazine and mozzer simply croons the odd differing lyric. woefully short of the menace of devoto. utterly insipid.
Just like with That’s Entertainment cover, Moz carefully allows us to hear and understand the magnificent lyrics of the song which are thrown so easily in the original.
I am angry, I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin I don't know what keeps me alive and kicking I know the meaning of life, it doesn't help me a bit I know beauty and I know a good thing when I speak it This is a song from under the floorboards here is a song from where the wall is cracked my force of habit, I am an insect and I must confess I'm very proud of that I have known the highest and I've known the best I accord death with all its due respect but the brightest jewel inside of me glows with pleasure at my own stupidity I used to make phantoms I could later chase Images of all that could be desired Then I got tired of counting all these so-called blessings And then I just got tired Songwriters: HOWARD DEVOTO / John Alexander Mcgeoch / DAVE FORMULA / Barry Anthony Adamson / JOHN DOYLE
Not that it matters after a year but no, you are wrong, the original is better. Sparser, more evocative of the disconnect the song alludes to. Only my opinion of course, one mans meat is another mans murder after all.
"Then I just got tired". Sorry loves, the orig is WAY better but I'm well chuft that M & Co took the time to do a cover. "Shot By Both Sides" would be more appropriate. Anyways...... it was a treat to see my lefty friends wilt over the opinions from one of their "teen heroes". o7 Morrissey
THIS WHOLE COMMENTS APP. DOESN'T KNOW HOW ARROGANT AND STUPID IT LOOKS . I WISH THEY WOULD JUST TAKE IT AWAY THIS STUFF USED TO BE CALLED' ''TALKING IN THE STREET'!
***** That is not an improvement on the original. He lacks conviction in the lyrics and lacks the nuance and snap of Devoto's delivery. Also he criminally changes words. That's not to say I don't rate him or like his version - it's good to hear someone make a decent stab at an absolute classic.
***** So you can opine but no one else can? Purlease, get over yourself. You made the bold claim whilst pompously berating another poster - I merely posted my opinion and backed up my reasons for holding that position. Any suggestion that my opinion is more than just that is simply projection of your own insecurity.
***** Your use of cod psychology and your attempts to belittle someone with a different opinion - which was proffered in no stronger a manner than your own - does not make you an intellectual, it makes you look like an arrogant tosspot. Conditioned ignorance - you really think suggesting other people's opinions are less free than your own is going to win you any arguments? You appear to like "the truth". The truth is, Magazine wrote and created an absolutely brilliant song. As with most brilliant songs it is a rare occasion that someone improves upon the original. Morrissey, in MY fucking opinion, does a good job with the song but in no way does he improve upon it. Anyone viewing this little conversation do yourselves a favour, listen to the original and see what you think. Just remember to post your opinion, particularly if it differs to the pompous amateur psychologist i2v2s's, with a fair smattering of "IMHO"s - lest, instead of substantiating his own opinion, will simply indulge in strawmen, ad homs and psychobabble!
...listen to the Magazine original & you'll realise this is a lazy cover...brings nowt new the table...ergo it's a pointless cover...lazy Stanley Baker, sorry Steven Patrick...
***** If anyone is laughing I can assure you they are laughing at you with your self-aggrandizing posting style and desperation to appear clever whilst belittling anyone who has a viewpoint contrary to your own. I could post a lengthy, loquacious discourse on the rest of your ridiculous post but for the sake of brevity: It's my opinion, get fucking over it.
I hate it when I have to totally re-evaluate a musician or a band. I always knew Morrisey's had something to him even in the 80s back when I was really, really not a Smiths fan. If I was feeling mean I might accuse Morrissey of being a very, very poor man's Bryan Ferry. Morrissy is certainly NO Bryan Ferry and I suspect Morrisey, along with many other musicians prefer to avoid any unfavorable direct comparison with Bryan Ferry but I dig solo Morrisey! In decades past I wouldn't have guessed I would EVER say that but there it is! Next stop:The Smiths demo of ''The Death Of A Disco Dancer'' ''Meat is murder''? Johnny Rotten: ''It's okay to eat cows though because they are really, really stupid...''
Sorry don't like it , and I'm a Smiths and Magazine fan ( and indeed saw Mozzer singing with the Nosebleeds as support to Magazine at the Ritz in Manchester a million years ago), to much messing with the lyrics and the drums far to prominent in the mix..C+ for effort.
I don't mind it. Sometimes it sounds like he's detatched from the lyrics or he's reaching for a feeling or idea that's above him, but other times it's a nice, low key energy he brings.
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Follow the Devoto trail....Luxuria. Unanswerable Lust. Brilliant gem
Too few follow the trail!
And Kafka...
Song from under the floorboards was the song that fully expressing me back in the days,Devotto was singing my life literally.For me although I much like and respect Morrisey,no one can cover the excellency of Magazine in that song(the pomposity of Devotto and that fckn Barry Adamsons baseline were out of this world)
A Magazine concert in the Lyceum, London, was one of my most memorable live shows ever. What Morrissey does with this song of theirs is amazing: it gives it a certain lightness to this dark song that makes it perhaps not only more accessible, but also lighter.
Morrissey - A Song From Under The Floorboards - Studio Version 0136am 3.11.23 not as good, certainly not, as the original. anyhow; they haven't actually "shared a song".... i think the statement might have referred to: doin' a duet. would that be hideous, do you think??? probably...
Agggh. One of his best covers. His singles from Ringleader of The Tormentors will always be special to me. I had just became obsessed with Morrissey in 06. Saw him live on the Ringleader tour before the album came out and have continued to be obsessed ever since. His last truly great album in my books. Still love ‘em to pieces tho. Morrissey forever
Better late than NEVER!! Keep on being Moz 💐 obssesed, it's Vital‼️ Morrissey obsessed since 1984 and NEVER, EVER, Gave Up‼️Ⓜ️💐🎙️👓📚💪🏼 He (They...) saved my life, and it's not the usual "cliché"... 😉✌🏼 VIVA Ⓜ️❤️💤🅰️ (Yes, with three 'Z'... 😍🤩😍)
goosebumps! Magazine was so underrated,thanks Morrissey, forever!
It all comes together! As a 20 year old I played this song a lot! Later I became to enjoy morrissey. But till now i didn't know he covered this.
At least he covered a Magazine song. they did not get enough recognition
I completely agree
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Devoto was acknowledged at the time of his Genius...
not what I'D EXPECTED .So, so much better. Morrisey has made it his own and I'd gladly listen to either versh!
Lovely
i love magazine's version of this, but morissey didnt do a bad job, well done mozza !!!
"I know a good thing when I speak it..." A good cover version is never afraid to cheekily alter a lyric...
I adore this song, especially the way Moz changed "I know a good thing when I see it" to "I know a good thing when I speak it." it's a telling example of how Morrissey has mastered the craft of being so very deliciously egotistical with lyricism.
Agreed. you know...
Mel Rose So Very True...
He didn't write the lyrics, this is a cover.
Correct! That is why I said in my comment that I like how Morrissey changed the lyrics from the original.
Charles Hill duh we know
Morrissey going all Dostoyevsky with this Magazine classic. Hugely underrated band
Not a patch on the Devoto version, but cred to Morrissey for covering it.
FAB.
I love Morrissey.
Thanks Mozz . What a glorious cover ❤️🙏👍🇦🇺
just awesome. what a great coverversion.
Like this song. A diversion from Morrissey's usual ones. Thx Moz.
WONDERFUL!!!!
Wonderful!! My Angel! 🌺🐾💚
he murdered it
I adore this cover! True enough to the original, whilst being original enough to make it worthwile.
Sadly, I never got to see Morrissey do this live, which I regret. I have seen Magazine perform it though, so I can't really complain!
You got to see magazine perform this live that must be in one of the most amazing gigs ever
Wow 💙
Finally, paying respect to someone who actually can write a decent song
good cover
stunning❤❤
The changes to the lyrics are weird at first, but they sound much more like Morrissey than the original Magazine words, and they still resonate with Dostoyevsky.
I was dancing to Magazine when I was 10. Was it strange to dance so young?
At 10 to Magazine?
I know this is an old post but I enjoyed it. I see what you did there Rollin Bolan...
Me to amd my mates we still do. Oswaldtwisle anyone
How's this for synchronicity. Was looking for a live Magazine version of this song. Had no idea Moz did a cover! I stroll through the comments and see yours. The last song I was listening to was Cosmic Dancer. Cosmic, indeed. 🍻
Commendable cover...
Love you Morrissey
I heard this song years ago from an Australian Band "My Friend the Chocloate Cake". Lord Moz takes any decent song and sings as though it is his.
the best !!!
I have known the highest and I've known... the best.
I love this song! I had no idea moz had done a cover until I read the mozipedia :)
Morrissey does some great cover versions this is one of his best
Una meravigliosa voce...Moz Forever.
*Morrissey is God.*
God of pretentious twats.
Nice cover!
I am angry I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin. I don't know what keeps me alive and kicking. I know the meaning of life it doesn't help me a bit. I know beauty and I know a good thing when I speak it.
My Friend The Chocolate Cake had also a covered of this song from Magazine!!!!!
Also covered by Simple Minds. So, I put all 3 in my SM playlist. Thanks for the upload!
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Gaynor Tension it is in Italy
Just ask for Peroni , if you want what is called Peroni in England ask for Nastro it's real name
Absolutely nailed it. Nearly as good as the original magazine version.
Thank you for this video of Magazine song!!
Magazine the most underrated band of all time.. Check them out! :-)
themusicfella you're right there mate...first proper gig i saw was Magazine at Manchester Apollo..Secondhand daylight tour...MAGNIFICENCE
Seen the same tour in Bristol with Simple Minds supporting. Got to meet both the band's after. Was an amazing night I will never forget :-)
themusicfella ..and Simple Minds went on to become stratospheric stadium stars!No justice eh?!Did you see Magazine reformed?Saw em in Sheffield twice once with Barry Adamson on bass and then a year later to promote No thyself (brilliant album)..both great gigs
Tanky Attwood. You are right. I preferred Simple Minds as they were then. I never seen Magazine again. The Real Life gig in Manchester in 2009 looked amazing on here. If they ever get together again I will certainly,make the effort. John McGeoch was one of the most influential guitarist of that era IMO ;-)
themusicfella Yes John Mc Geogh was a great guitarist..PiLs Metal Box is one of my all time favs...mines going a little rusty in places now!
I like the way the drummer goes a bit lawsuit in this
In a way your correct cos the drummer did go a bit lawsuit on Johnny and Moz, to the tune of a million quid
@@dermot51 This is Morrissey solo, not the Smiths.
ThANK YOU1
yes the machine gets us in the end- it's just a bummer we all have to make a living
Reasonable cover version. But nothing can touch the Devoto original.
He takes covers and makes them his own flawelessly.
this barely diverges from the original in the arrangement and instrumentation - they are per magazine and mozzer simply croons the odd differing lyric. woefully short of the menace of devoto. utterly insipid.
Just like with That’s Entertainment cover, Moz carefully allows us to hear and understand the magnificent lyrics of the song which are thrown so easily in the original.
I am angry, I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin
I don't know what keeps me alive and kicking
I know the meaning of life, it doesn't help me a bit
I know beauty and I know a good thing when I speak it
This is a song from under the floorboards
here is a song from where the wall is cracked
my force of habit, I am an insect
and I must confess I'm very proud of that
I have known the highest and I've known the best
I accord death with all its due respect
but the brightest jewel inside of me
glows with pleasure at my own stupidity
I used to make phantoms I could later chase
Images of all that could be desired
Then I got tired of counting all these so-called blessings
And then I just got tired
Songwriters: HOWARD DEVOTO / John Alexander Mcgeoch / DAVE FORMULA / Barry Anthony Adamson / JOHN DOYLE
Good reason to be angry Moz, when you're ill. Have the same prob man!
Wrong
Lyrics- fyodor Dostoyevsky
Oh aye. This works. Still miss Howard's unique take on the word respect, but great interpretation from Stephen.
Steven.
In the pick is he trying to looks like a rough trade Bryan Ferry?
Yes.
No it's not better than the real thing... It's extra
Covering Magazine is like trying to cover Roxy or Smiths. Impossible and thankless task!
here to mess things up lol
Aww
Ha ha. My Dad does Magazine at New Year.
Should have ended up on the record. I hate to say it but Ringleader was by far his most minor effort.
Not that it matters after a year but no, you are wrong, the original is better. Sparser, more evocative of the disconnect the song alludes to.
Only my opinion of course, one mans meat is another mans murder after all.
he changed lyrics a bit.still great
I;m so out of it, his arm with the beer bottle in it,keeps moving
"Then I just got tired". Sorry loves, the orig is WAY better but I'm well chuft that M & Co took the time to do a cover.
"Shot By Both Sides" would be more appropriate.
Anyways...... it was a treat to see my lefty friends wilt over the opinions from one of their "teen heroes".
o7 Morrissey
THIS WHOLE COMMENTS APP. DOESN'T KNOW HOW ARROGANT AND STUPID IT LOOKS . I WISH THEY WOULD JUST TAKE IT AWAY THIS STUFF USED TO BE CALLED' ''TALKING IN THE STREET'!
"when I speak it"
I must confess im very proud of that??
THEY SHOULD HAVE PLAYED A BIT SLOWER FOR HIS PARTICULAR VOCAL STYLE
would have sonded rubbish ,the original is pure punk Fast rock and roll
I AM ANGRY. rant in g
ohWTF! Yeah morrisey does an ok version _is he trying to help out howard devoto or what?
Not in the same league as Howard Devoto.
Deity.
no, no es mejor...pero se le quiere.
Makes Me Want to fight!!!! IRISH HAVE BEEN BEATEN1
hear is a song
Great song, great voice, great original, sad about Mozza himself
if i was a fan of moresissy i would probably really like it. but it seems like a lazy vanity piece
***** That is not an improvement on the original. He lacks conviction in the lyrics and lacks the nuance and snap of Devoto's delivery. Also he criminally changes words.
That's not to say I don't rate him or like his version - it's good to hear someone make a decent stab at an absolute classic.
***** So you can opine but no one else can? Purlease, get over yourself.
You made the bold claim whilst pompously berating another poster - I merely posted my opinion and backed up my reasons for holding that position.
Any suggestion that my opinion is more than just that is simply projection of your own insecurity.
***** Your use of cod psychology and your attempts to belittle someone with a different opinion - which was proffered in no stronger a manner than your own - does not make you an intellectual, it makes you look like an arrogant tosspot. Conditioned ignorance - you really think suggesting other people's opinions are less free than your own is going to win you any arguments?
You appear to like "the truth". The truth is, Magazine wrote and created an absolutely brilliant song.
As with most brilliant songs it is a rare occasion that someone improves upon the original.
Morrissey, in MY fucking opinion, does a good job with the song but in no way does he improve upon it.
Anyone viewing this little conversation do yourselves a favour, listen to the original and see what you think. Just remember to post your opinion, particularly if it differs to the pompous amateur psychologist i2v2s's, with a fair smattering of "IMHO"s - lest, instead of substantiating his own opinion, will simply indulge in strawmen, ad homs and psychobabble!
...listen to the Magazine original & you'll realise this is a lazy cover...brings nowt new the table...ergo it's a pointless cover...lazy Stanley Baker, sorry Steven Patrick...
***** If anyone is laughing I can assure you they are laughing at you with your self-aggrandizing posting style and desperation to appear clever whilst belittling anyone who has a viewpoint contrary to your own.
I could post a lengthy, loquacious discourse on the rest of your ridiculous post but for the sake of brevity:
It's my opinion, get fucking over it.
This is exactly like the original without the edge. Disappointing
I am angry I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin
good but no tshirt
I hate it when I have to totally re-evaluate a musician or a band. I always knew Morrisey's had something to him even in the 80s back when I was really, really not a Smiths fan. If I was feeling mean I might accuse Morrissey of being a very, very poor man's Bryan Ferry. Morrissy is certainly NO Bryan Ferry and I suspect Morrisey, along with many other musicians prefer to avoid any unfavorable direct comparison with Bryan Ferry but I dig solo Morrisey! In decades past I wouldn't have guessed I would EVER say that but there it is!
Next stop:The Smiths demo of ''The Death Of A Disco Dancer''
''Meat is murder''?
Johnny Rotten: ''It's okay to eat cows though because they are really, really stupid...''
originals are usually better but everyone does a few covers, I can't do a cover of your music because you didn't write any
What???
Pretty lame. Magazine's original is so much powerful.
Not a bad cover . But hardly compares to the Magazine original .
Sorry don't like it , and I'm a Smiths and Magazine fan ( and indeed saw Mozzer singing with the Nosebleeds as support to Magazine at the Ritz in Manchester a million years ago), to much messing with the lyrics and the drums far to prominent in the mix..C+ for effort.
with the vocals he is trying to make it his own...he is not succeeding.
Decent arrangement, rubbish vocals. And I *like* Morrissey.
I don't mind it. Sometimes it sounds like he's detatched from the lyrics or he's reaching for a feeling or idea that's above him, but other times it's a nice, low key energy he brings.
Why couldn't he leave it alone? 😢
The arrogant pr1ck had the nerve to change the lyrics !
YUCK! He is no Howard Devoto
if Devoto had any sense he'd put a stop to this kind of pathetic tribute
this song does not suit his crooning style
Clumsy and sloppy
Shit.
Spud O'Doom what do you do? really? not much I bet my life!