The English rock band the Smiths recorded 74 songs during their five-year career, which included 70 originals and 4 covers. The band was formed in Manchester in 1982 and signed a one-off recording contract with independent record label Rough Trade Records, releasing their debut single, "Hand in Glove" in May 1983.[1] The single found success in the UK, earning the group a full contract.[2] Their follow-up singles, "This Charming Man" and "What Difference Does It Make?" fared better on the UK charts and helped increase the band's popularity.[2] The next year saw the release of their self-titled debut album, several non-album singles, and Hatful of Hollow, a collection of B-sides, live recordings, and numerous non-album singles.[2][3][4] The band's popularity increased with Meat Is Murder (1985), their only UK number one album, and The Queen Is Dead (1986), which reached number two on the UK charts and peaked in the US Top 100.[2] Several non-album singles after Hatful of Hollow saw release on the compilations The World Won't Listen and Louder Than Bombs in early 1987.[2][5][6] Despite their chart success, tensions began growing in the band, mainly between Marr and Morrissey and the band's label; the band announced their break-up shortly before the release of their final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.[2][7] The live albumRank followed in 1988.[8]
The majority of the Smiths' songs were written by the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.[1] Throughout their career, their songs differed from the traditional synth-pop British sound of the early 1980s,[2] instead fusing together 1960s rock and post-punk.[9] In their early years, the band purposely rejected synthesisers and dance music,[10] until Meat Is Murder, which contained keyboards as well as rockabilly and funk influences.[11]The Queen Is Dead was notable for featuring harder-rocking songs with witty, satirical lyrics of British social mores, intellectualism and class.[12] Throughout their career, Morrissey drew attention during interviews and live performances for his provocative statements, such as criticising the Thatcheradministration and being pro-vegetarian, as shown in the title track of Meat Is Murder.[13] The Smiths often addressed controversial topics in their lyrics, including homosexuality ("Hand in Glove"),[2] the Moors murders ("Suffer Little Children"),[2] as well as burning "the disco" and hanging "the DJ" ("Panic").[14] Since their breakup, the Smiths have been considered one of the most influential bands of the 1980s,[2] with Ian Youngs of BBC News describing them as "the band that inspired deeper devotion than any British group since the Beatles."[15]
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^DiGravina, Tim. "The World Won't Listen – The Smiths". AllMusic. from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Louder Than Bombs – The Smiths". AllMusic. from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Strangeways, Here We Come – The Smiths". AllMusic. from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
^DiGravina, Tim. "Rank – The Smiths". AllMusic. from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
^Reynolds, Simon C. W. "The Smiths – Members, Songs, & Facts". Britannica Online. Archived from the original on 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
^Rogan, Johnny (1992). Morrissey and Marr: The Severed Alliance. London: Omnibus. pp. 281–282. ISBN978-0-7119-3000-1.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Meat Is Murder – The Smiths". AllMusic. from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Queen Is Dead – The Smiths". AllMusic. from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
^Adams, Erik (28 February 2015). "The Smiths' "Meat Is Murder" is nauseating to vegetarians and carnivores alike". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 10 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
^"What is the Meaning of "Panic" By The Smiths?". Radio X. 13 October 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
^Youngs, Ian (17 February 2013). "Johnny Marr on The Smiths and going solo". BBC News. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
^"Frankly Mr. Shankly"/"The Draize Train" (liner notes). The Smiths. Germany: Zensor. 1986. 6.20628 AE.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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The English rock band the Smiths recorded 74 songs during their five year career which included 70 originals and 4 covers The band was formed in Manchester in 1982 and signed a one off recording contract with independent record label Rough Trade Records releasing their debut single Hand in Glove in May 1983 1 The single found success in the UK earning the group a full contract 2 Their follow up singles This Charming Man and What Difference Does It Make fared better on the UK charts and helped increase the band s popularity 2 The next year saw the release of their self titled debut album several non album singles and Hatful of Hollow a collection of B sides live recordings and numerous non album singles 2 3 4 The band s popularity increased with Meat Is Murder 1985 their only UK number one album and The Queen Is Dead 1986 which reached number two on the UK charts and peaked in the US Top 100 2 Several non album singles after Hatful of Hollow saw release on the compilations The World Won t Listen and Louder Than Bombs in early 1987 2 5 6 Despite their chart success tensions began growing in the band mainly between Marr and Morrissey and the band s label the band announced their break up shortly before the release of their final album Strangeways Here We Come 2 7 The live album Rank followed in 1988 8 The members of the Smiths in the 2000s Clockwise from left Morrissey Johnny Marr Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke The majority of the Smiths songs were written by the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr 1 Throughout their career their songs differed from the traditional synth pop British sound of the early 1980s 2 instead fusing together 1960s rock and post punk 9 In their early years the band purposely rejected synthesisers and dance music 10 until Meat Is Murder which contained keyboards as well as rockabilly and funk influences 11 The Queen Is Dead was notable for featuring harder rocking songs with witty satirical lyrics of British social mores intellectualism and class 12 Throughout their career Morrissey drew attention during interviews and live performances for his provocative statements such as criticising the Thatcher administration and being pro vegetarian as shown in the title track of Meat Is Murder 13 The Smiths often addressed controversial topics in their lyrics including homosexuality Hand in Glove 2 the Moors murders Suffer Little Children 2 as well as burning the disco and hanging the DJ Panic 14 Since their breakup the Smiths have been considered one of the most influential bands of the 1980s 2 with Ian Youngs of BBC News describing them as the band that inspired deeper devotion than any British group since the Beatles 15 Contents 1 Songs 2 Notes 3 References 4 External linksSongs EditContentsA B C D F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W YKey Song released as a single Song not written by Johnny Marr and Morrissey Song originally released as a B side nbsp The Smiths covered Twinkle s song Golden Lights in 1986 nbsp nbsp The Smiths covered Guy Woolfenden not pictured Don Black top and Cilla Black s bottom song Work Is a Four Letter Word in 1987 Name of song writer s original release and year of release Song Writer s Original release Year Ref s Accept Yourself Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow 1984 16 Ask Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen Non album single 1986 17 18 Asleep Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to The Boy with the Thorn in His Side 1985 19 17 Back to the Old House Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow B side to What Difference Does It Make 1984 16 20 Barbarism Begins at Home Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 Bigmouth Strikes Again Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 The Boy with the Thorn in His Side Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Cemetry Gates Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Death at One s Elbow Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Death of a Disco Dancer Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 The Draize Train Johnny Marr Non album single B side to Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 1986 24 Frankly Mr Shankly Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Girl Afraid Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow B side to Heaven Knows I m Miserable Now 1984 16 25 Girlfriend in a Coma Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Golden Lights Twinkle Louder Than Bombs B side to Ask 1987 26 27 Half a Person Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to Shoplifters of the World Unite 1987 28 17 Hand in Glove Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 Handsome Devil Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow 1984 16 The Headmaster Ritual Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 Heaven Knows I m Miserable Now Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow Non album single 1984 16 30 His Latest Flame a live Doc PomusMort Shuman Rank 1988 31 How Soon Is Now Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow B side to William It Was Really Nothing 1984 16 32 I Don t Owe You Anything Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 I Keep Mine Hidden Johnny MarrMorrissey Non album single B side to Girlfriend in a Coma 1987 33 I Know It s Over Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 I Started Something I Couldn t Finish Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 I Want the One I Can t Have Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 I Won t Share You Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Is It Really So Strange Johnny MarrMorrissey Louder Than Bombs B side to Sheila Take a Bow 1987 26 34 Jeane Johnny MarrMorrissey Non album single B side to This Charming Man 1983 35 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 London Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to Shoplifters of the World Unite 1987 28 17 Meat Is Murder Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 Miserable Lie Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 Money Changes Everything Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to Bigmouth Strikes Again 1986 17 36 Never Had No One Ever Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Nowhere Fast Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 Oscillate Wildly Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to How Soon Is Now 1985 17 37 Paint a Vulgar Picture Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Panic Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen Non album single 1986 38 17 Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow B side to William It Was Really Nothing 1984 16 32 Pretty Girls Make Graves Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 The Queen Is Dead Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Reel Around the Fountain Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 Rubber Ring Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to The Boy with the Thorn in His Side 1985 17 19 A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Rusholme Ruffians Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 Shakespeare s Sister Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen Non album single 1985 17 39 Sheila Take a Bow Johnny MarrMorrissey Louder Than Bombs Non album single 1987 26 40 Shoplifters of the World Unite Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen Non album single 1986 17 41 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Still Ill Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 Stop Me If You Think You ve Heard This One Before Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Stretch Out and Wait Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to Shakespeare s Sister 1985 17 42 Suffer Little Children Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 Sweet and Tender Hooligan Johnny MarrMorrissey Louder Than Bombs B side to Sheila Take a Bow 1987 26 34 That Joke Isn t Funny Anymore Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 These Things Take Time Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow B side to What Difference Does It Make 1984 16 20 This Charming Man Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow Non album single 1983 16 43 This Night Has Opened My Eyes Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow 1984 16 Unhappy Birthday Johnny MarrMorrissey Strangeways Here We Come 1987 23 Unloveable Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen B side to Bigmouth Strikes Again 1987 17 36 Vicar in a Tutu Johnny MarrMorrissey The Queen Is Dead 1986 22 Well I Wonder Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 What Difference Does It Make Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 What She Said Johnny MarrMorrissey Meat Is Murder 1985 21 What s the World live James Non album single B side to I Started Something I Couldn t Finish 1987 44 William It Was Really Nothing Johnny MarrMorrissey Hatful of Hollow Non album single 1984 16 45 Wonderful Woman Johnny MarrMorrissey Non album single B side to This Charming Man 1983 46 Work is a Four Letter Word Guy WoolfendenDon BlackCilla Black Non album single B side to Girlfriend in a Coma 1987 33 You Just Haven t Earned It Yet Baby Johnny MarrMorrissey The World Won t Listen 1987 17 You ve Got Everything Now Johnny MarrMorrissey The Smiths 1984 29 Notes Edit Performed live as a medley with Rusholme Ruffians 31 References Edit a b Goddard Simon 2006 The Smiths Songs That Saved Your Life Reynolds and Hearn p 38 ISBN 978 1 905287 14 7 a b c d e f g h i j Erlewine Stephen Thomas The Smiths Biography amp History AllMusic Archived from the original on 15 December 2018 Retrieved 19 January 2019 Erlewine Stephen Thomas The Smiths The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 22 December 2018 Retrieved 19 January 2019 Erlewine Stephen Thomas Hatful of Hollow The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 12 February 2019 Retrieved 19 January 2019 DiGravina Tim The World Won t Listen The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 12 February 2019 Retrieved 25 January 2019 Erlewine Stephen Thomas Louder Than Bombs The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 12 February 2019 Retrieved 25 January 2019 Erlewine Stephen Thomas Strangeways Here We Come The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 30 October 2018 Retrieved 25 January 2019 DiGravina Tim Rank The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 7 June 2019 Retrieved 30 January 2019 Reynolds Simon C W The Smiths Members Songs amp Facts Britannica Online Archived from the original on 30 January 2019 Retrieved 30 January 2019 Rogan Johnny 1992 Morrissey and Marr The Severed Alliance London Omnibus pp 281 282 ISBN 978 0 7119 3000 1 Erlewine Stephen Thomas Meat Is Murder The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 24 January 2019 Retrieved 19 January 2019 Erlewine Stephen Thomas The Queen Is Dead The Smiths AllMusic Archived from the original on 26 December 2018 Retrieved 25 January 2019 Adams Erik 28 February 2015 The Smiths Meat Is Murder is 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