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William_the_Bloody · 12-22-2013, 10:11 PM

Time to knock of the other two singles from 84

Heaven Knows I'm miserable Now 1984

Well I must dissent somewhat with one of the Smith's most popular singles, as the popularity of some songs are driven by their lyrical content and this is one prime example. I was going to give it 3 stars but Morrissey's lyrics really connect with the common person here, and the B side, Suffer Little Children, is good but creepy melancholy song about the 1960's murder of little children found in the moor.

*** thumbs up (NO, I changed my mind again. I think I'll stick with 3 starts)

William, It Was Really Nothing 1984

A song about me? One of my least favourite Smiths singles, though I admit it is growing on me a bit. The B side "Please, please, please, let me get what I want" is one of those songs that became immensely popular via public demand. It has been covered by...get this, at least 18! different bands, most of them notable. (Hootie Blowfish/Third Eye/ Ferdinand ect) Johnny Marr has a nice little guitar fill here, but otherwise the popularity of this song is beyond my comprehension.

** 1/2 Thumbs sideways

William, it was really nothing

Please please please let me get what I want

12-22-2013, 10:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
William_the_Bloody Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunnydale Cemetary Posts: 2,093	Time to knock of the other two singles from 84 Heaven Knows I'm miserable Now 1984 Well I must dissent somewhat with one of the Smith's most popular singles, as the popularity of some songs are driven by their lyrical content and this is one prime example. I was going to give it 3 stars but Morrissey's lyrics really connect with the common person here, and the B side, Suffer Little Children, is good but creepy melancholy song about the 1960's murder of little children found in the moor. * thumbs up (NO, I changed my mind again. I think I'll stick with 3 starts) William, It Was Really Nothing 1984 A song about me? One of my least favourite Smiths singles, though I admit it is growing on me a bit. The B side "Please, please, please, let me get what I want" is one of those songs that became immensely popular via public demand. It has been covered by...get this, at least 18! different bands, most of them notable. (Hootie Blowfish/Third Eye/ Ferdinand ect) Johnny Marr has a nice little guitar fill here, but otherwise the popularity of this song is beyond my comprehension. 1/2 Thumbs sideways William, it was really nothing Please please please let me get what I want Last edited by William_the_Bloody; 12-23-2013 at 12:22 AM.