Probably the rare Morrissey solo take on a 'Smiths' track that resonates well in its own right - perhaps because the tempo is kept roughly similar to the original (a little faster, it seems).
I agree, they (the band) usually don't quite get it right with Smiths songs. They fail to catch either the intricacies or the emotion. But here they nail it perfectly. Its so difficult to get the right timing of the opening guitar line right after the deadened C#m strumming (0:20)... He got it perfectly.
Boz and Alain have always struggled with the Vini Reilly solo stuff as well.. They changed Everday/Suedehead into Rockabilly stomps..
jeez, johnny marr eh, did he create a unique sound or what? Morrissey's a leg end, what does that make the marr?
poshhammers 5 months ago
Great version! Miss the harmonica though.
budgethemusicsponge 5 months ago
@dressthesenseless or just open minded...
fatcatsarefun 7 months ago
You guys... I really think you have to be high to understand him.
dressthesenseless 10 months ago
Probably the rare Morrissey solo take on a 'Smiths' track that resonates well in its own right - perhaps because the tempo is kept roughly similar to the original (a little faster, it seems).
Johnny6666 1 year ago
Not bad. Channeling Marr is no easy feat.
anchorlove06 1 year ago
definately one of my favourite Smiths songs
mazkaren 1 year ago
I agree, they (the band) usually don't quite get it right with Smiths songs. They fail to catch either the intricacies or the emotion. But here they nail it perfectly. Its so difficult to get the right timing of the opening guitar line right after the deadened C#m strumming (0:20)... He got it perfectly.
Boz and Alain have always struggled with the Vini Reilly solo stuff as well.. They changed Everday/Suedehead into Rockabilly stomps..
wiganowl05 2 years ago
He sounds really good on this. This is my top three favorite Smith's songs.
gladiator4393 2 years ago 2