What bands have covered the Smiths?
The Smiths: who has performed the best cover versions of their…
- I Know It’s Over – Jeff Buckley.
- The Headmaster Ritual – Radiohead.
- This Charming Man – Death Cab for Cutie.
- Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before – Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather.
What songs did the Smiths cover?
Covers by The Smiths
| Title | Performer | Originally by |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Lights | The Smiths [GB] | Twinkle |
| Rusholme Ruffians – (Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame (Medley) | The Smiths [GB] | The Smiths [GB], Del Shannon |
| What’s the World | The Smiths [GB] | James [GB] |
| Work Is a Four Letter Word | The Smiths [GB] | Cilla Black |
What songs did Morrissey cover?
Songs covered by Morrissey
| Song | Play Count |
|---|---|
| That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore (The Smiths song) | 29 |
| Wedding Bell Blues (Laura Nyro cover) | 28 |
| Lady Willpower (Gary Puckett & the Union Gap cover) | 27 |
| Some Say (I Got Devil) (Melanie cover) | 26 |
What was the last song the Smiths recorded?
The very last song they played in front of a paying audience was their debut single, Hand In Glove… leaving Morrissey to close The Smiths’ live career with the line “I’ll probably never see you again…”
How Soon Is Now female singer?
In 2010, singer Janice Whaley committed herself to a rather daunting project: record the entire catalog of The Smiths by the end of the year, using only her own voice and basic editing techniques. She launched a Kickstarter campaign and set to work.
Why did The Smiths break up?
By the time Strangeways, Here We Come was released in September, the band had split. The breakdown has been primarily attributed to Morrissey’s irritation with Marr’s work with other artists and Marr’s frustration with Morrissey’s musical inflexibility. Morrissey and Marr name it as their favourite Smiths album.
What is Morrissey doing now?
Former frontman of iconic Manchester band The Smiths between 1982-1987, now continues to tour the world as a solo artist. Famed as a staunch vegetarian and for his forthright political views.
Does Morrissey have a hearing aid?
Sidelights. From his debut as lead singer of the Smiths in the early 1980s, Morrissey has been—to critics and fans alike—an enigma. Although his hearing is fine, he often wears a hearing aid; his eyesight, on the other hand, is poor, but he cannot stand wearing his contact lenses on stage.
How Soon Is Now year?
1984
How Soon Is Now?/Released
