Smiths
Well I Wonder
Meat Is Murder
(1984)

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unclehud
Feb 18, 2013 - 22:04
Proclivities wrote:
...even Burl Ives?

.. Burl Ives has been dead for a while now; so, no, I wouldn't want to be stuck in a lift with him.


alezz_ua
Jan 18, 2013 - 14:14
warderblu wrote:
This song is incredible.

while vocal itself is just awful


Biscobret
Aug 14, 2012 - 12:07
A classic - great song - even "perfect" - those boys really did write a TON of great songs together - some sound dated now, but a majority (this one) do not - amazing. Thumbs way up!

{#Notworthy}


warderblu
Aug 14, 2012 - 12:02
This song is incredible.


aspicer
Mar 09, 2012 - 05:50
Great to here this on RP! Wonderful album


That_SOB
Feb 06, 2012 - 13:03
EssexTex wrote:

With all of his social left wing angst.....he now lives in L.A and drives a Porsche...right on brother



If it wasn't for that "social left wing angst" you'd be listening to Nuggent 24/7/365....
and I'm sure he'd be glad to share how he has killed every thing that walks, crawls,
flies, and /or breaths.. sorta that antisocial right wing drivel....and/or industrial spirituality.


Proclivities
Feb 06, 2012 - 12:52
cc_rider wrote:

Describes more than a few singers and songwriters. And actors, artists, writers, directors...



...even Burl Ives?
Burl




cc_rider
Nov 03, 2011 - 08:09
fredriley wrote:
So, a fine songwriter, but an egotistic sanctimonious git who you sure wouldn't want to be stuck in a lift with.

Describes more than a few singers and songwriters. And actors, artists, writers, directors...



terrapin52
Nov 03, 2011 - 08:08
It's a good song by a great band.


bokey
Nov 03, 2011 - 08:08
Smiths - Johnny Marr = 0


fredriley
Apr 28, 2011 - 09:32
EssexTex wrote:

With all of his social left wing angst.....he now lives in L.A and drives a Porsche...right on brother


I'm not sure that he's left wing, going by his many pronouncements and questionable opinions when he was part of The Smiths. For instance, he lately made what many perceived to be a racist jibe at immigrants to the UK which got him into deep water with the chattering classes who give a monkey's what loudmouthed celebs say. See the Wikipedia entry on him, section 2.3, for details of accusations of racism.

The only thing he really gets hot under the collar about is animal rights, which is a cause which lends itself to most shades of opinions. Indeed, some of the more extreme misanthropic animal rightists flirt dangerously with fascism.

To be honest, he really only cares about himself - narcissism is an integral part of his personality, and he's got an ego the size of a planet. He can, though, pen very good songs, the best when he was part of The Smiths. So, a fine songwriter, but an egotistic sanctimonious git who you sure wouldn't want to be stuck in a lift with.



ekeyte
Mar 27, 2011 - 19:00
I really like Morrissey. A lot of his appeal to me is his voice. A lot of people feel that way about Bob Dylan, but listen to him because his lyrics are very profound. I think The Smiths have some very profound lyrics as well, but in both cases of Morrissey and Dylan, I think their voices are unique and very enjoyable to hear.

blotto wrote:


That is the only good song the Smiths ever did.

I wish Simon Cowell had a talk with Morrisey when he was younger and convinced him he could not sing, because he can';t. Maybe stick with the written word would've been better.





ekeyte
Mar 27, 2011 - 18:55
This song is incredible.



Proclivities
Feb 24, 2011 - 08:14
blotto wrote:


That is the only good song the Smiths ever did.

I wish Simon Cowell had a talk with Morrisey when he was younger and convinced him he could not sing, because he can';t. Maybe stick with the written word would've been better.

Yeah, we need a meaningless charlatan like Simon Cowell to dictate who should or should not make music. I guess you must have all latest recordings from the "remarkable" talents who appeared on that mindless TV show.


WonderLizard
Feb 24, 2011 - 08:00
drews wrote:
ick wrote:
blotto
Oct 21, 2010 - 07:35
csutto wrote:
Definitely the preeminent band/sound of the 80's. Punctuated by How Soon is Now.
drews
Oct 21, 2010 - 07:32
ick wrote:
The really cool part of this song is the lush verdant guitar of Mr. Johnny Mar.

LUSH indeed!

Lush is a word that sounds best falling from the pretty mouth of Stacey (the one below in blue, from UK comedy 'Gavin & Stacey)

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1410336/gavin_and_stacey_translator_for_americans.html



Lush: one of Stacey's favorite sayings. Lush means awesome or decadent. It's a phrase that conveys many meanings (all good ones) depending on the situation at hand.



chyk5
Oct 21, 2010 - 07:27
Hearing this reminds me why Morrissey without Marr just never resonated with me. This album is a beauty.



JoepKoperdraat
Oct 21, 2010 - 07:26
WONDERfull. Johnny Marr's guitarsound is brilliant. A good contrast to the Weltschmerz of Morrissey.


ick
Aug 18, 2010 - 13:44
The really cool part of this song is the lush verdant guitar of Mr. Johnny Mar.


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