The Smiths

Is How Soon Is Now The Best Smiths Song? - Radio X

"Morrissey has a bad night out on this epic Smiths song, which saw Johnny Marr’s guitar virtuosity take centre stage. Since its release in the summer of 1984, the song has become a rallying cry for the lonely and awkward, its depiction of a social misfit at odds with the trendies and cool kids becoming an iconic moment in its own right. But for what was to become one of the most famous Smiths songs of all - and quite possibly a contender for the band’s very best recording - the track had something of an inauspicious beginning."

An article with video links to all the material that inspired the creation of the song.
Regards,
FWD.

Just a heads up to the community that I have finally received my 450-page behemoth early copy of TALES OF THE SMITHS - which is now available for pre-order:
amazon.co.uk/dp/1783055871

My graphic novel biography of The Smiths, TALES OF THE SMITHS, which was created and serialised online daily from 2012-2014, has at last been collected and printed by Omnibus Press and will begin distribution on March 22nd! Still ill!

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UPDATE Feb. 27:

Link posted by an anonymous person:

There’s a New 464-Page Graphic Novel About the Smiths - Pitchfork

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When The Smiths were fronted by a 1960s era female popstar - Post-Punk.com

Excerpt:
"Morrissey and Marr having the strong desire to be recognized professionally as great songwriters not unlike Burt Bacharach and Hal David who wrote Shaw’s first hit, began writing her letters asking if she would cover their song I Don’t Owe You Anything, which they had written and composed in the hopes that Shaw would agree to perform it.

Shaw was initially reluctant to accept the offer being averse to the controversy surrounding The Smith’s track Reel Around the Fountain.

Despite this, Morrissey and Marr persisted in trying to recruit Shaw to perform their music, and Shaw was eventually won over by Morrissey’s praise of her in the press by the intervention of Rough Trade label founder Geoff Travis."

With some archive pictures & videos,
Regards,
FWD.

I don't think this got a mention yet. I am not involved in this at all but went round last weekend and found it suprisingly good ! 2 more weeks to go, hurry up.

THE SMITHS : A COVERS EXHIBITION - Point Ephémère
VERNISSAGE LE 02.02 À 18H30
L’exposition THE SMITHS COVERS EXHIBITION répond à une motivation : celle de faire découvrir ou (re)découvrir un groupe singulier qui a marqué la pop des années 80 dans le monde entier. Elle a pour objectifs de démontrer le virage musical effectué dans les années 80 grâce à un groupe hors du commun et de faire un point sur l’esthétique de l’image du groupe à travers la présentation de ses pochettes de disques. Illustrées par des images bichromies, elles font référence à des sujets typiques de la culture populaire britannique des années 60. L’exposition est née d’une envie de partage avec les fans très nombreux et les mélomanes. Elle a la volonté de présenter et...

A brief advert/discussion by various celebs who pick their favourite track on the reissue via The Smiths Official:





Regards,
FWD.

Press release:

Manchester map pays homage to the streets of The Smiths

On first inspection it looks like a regular map of Stretford. But look closer to see how streets are named after Smiths songs.

There’s The Queen is Dead Road, Cemetry Gates Street and Paint a Vulgar Picture Avenue.

Regular street names have been changed to the legendary band’s song-titles in this stunning work by artist Youngerman.

Called “Back to the Old House” it features all 73 Smiths songs, names of band members and iconic locations or themes relevant to the group such as Gladioli Avenue and Wilde Street.

But Smiths fans will have to be quick to get their hands on the extremely limited edition work - only 150 have been produced.

Youngerman said: “Back to the Old House fills the real streets around 384 King’s Road, Stretford with the songs and band members of The Smiths.

“The letter M - for Morrissey and Marr - marks the exact spot where their incredible song-writing union came together.

“Fans...

Some advertising showing up in L.A. - a selection of song titles.




Regards,
FWD.

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Also, poster advertising limited print posted by @grlafra1d / Instagram: