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Morrissey — That's Entertainment
Album: The CD Singles, Vol. 1
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Released: 2000
Length: 3:16
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Police car with a screaming siren
Pneumatic drill on a ripped up concrete
Baby wails, a stray dog howling
Brakes screech at a lamp light blinking

That's entertainment
That's entertainment

Smash of glass and a rumble of boots
Electric train and a ripped up phone booth
A hot day and a sticky black tarmac
A hot day and I'm wishing I was far away

That's entertainment
That's entertainment

Days of speed and a slow time Mondays
Wake up at 6 AM and think about your holidays
Open window and breathe in petrol
Cold flat with a dump (? A dump? It's fucking "damp" you moron) on the walls

Yes, that's entertainment
That's entertainment

Two lovers kissing over screams of midnight
Two lovers missing the tranquillity of solitude
Read grafitti of slashed seat affairs (??And what the fuck is this supposed to be? It' 'Slash seats or fares'"
Splattered walls and a kick in the balls
Is all that you get, in the name of entertainment
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 joejennings wrote:

Good Tune! I never heard this before.  Thanx RP!



the jam's original was more to my taste, but this is cool for something different. 
Posted 2 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Very talented, but creepy!    PS: a test would probably show that he has neanderthal DNA !  ...check out his pronounced forehead! ...LOL!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Good Tune! I never heard this before.  Thanx RP!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Desire    [ Reply ]
babygirl614 wrote:
More Jam!
I concur, more JAM please, its all about the lyrics on this one for Morrissey!
Posted 18 years ago by noelbarnes    [ Reply ]
Come on guys....Morrissey takes us back 15 -20 years.Remember when you first got laid? I was listening to the Smiths with a very freaky Smiths freak.
Posted 18 years ago by bandit201    [ Reply ]
At least Morrisey is consistent. Another "2" for the pile.
Posted 18 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
More Jam!
Posted 18 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
Would someone PLEASE remove the frog from his throat? Sounds like an English Kermit the Frog singing... Decent. At best. Pretty flat.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I love the original, like this version...but concur...more Jam is a good idea.
Posted 18 years ago by beckdog    [ Reply ]
I could really do without this song this morning or any morning come to think of it.
Posted 18 years ago by CBJr    [ Reply ]
meatbee wrote:
Posted 18 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
PattonFever wrote:
can't say i like morrissey. i'd be lying.
I like a good amount of his solo work. Love the Smiths. This song? Er... Every cover I've heard of this song is colorless. Hold out for the original.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Listening to Morrisey can be like bad sex sometimes. It can feel really good while its going on, but you end up feeling 'icky' when it's all done.
Posted 18 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by istanbulbaby    [ Reply ]
:headache.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by moomatz    [ Reply ]
I like it how he gives it a whole different, much clearer (though not so much entertaining ) twist. Young Paul Weller's approach is bitter and angry while Morrisey's (off course) more mature and melancholy. About how Paul Weller will probably do it now, after all his experiences, I guess.
Posted 19 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
this is an alright cover (i don't hate the moz like some) but, really, the original version crushes this one like a grape - more jam on radio paradise, please
Posted 19 years ago by ninja_band    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by meatbee    [ Reply ]
ebhp wrote:
this is a really nice stripped down version of a beautiful tune. Bravo
I'll second that.
Posted 19 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
ebhp wrote:
Oh, come on. Sounds like most people are rating Morrissey instead of the song. Yes, love him or hate him, but this is a really nice stripped down version of a beautiful tune. Bravo. ebhp
in agreement .
Posted 19 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Oh, come on. Sounds like most people are rating Morrissey instead of the song. Yes, love him or hate him, but this is a really nice stripped down version of a beautiful tune. Bravo. ebhp
Posted 19 years ago by ebhp    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
THITSS INT-UH-TINE -MUH-UNT!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
This is probably the best Morrissey I have ever heard: it actually earns a '1'.
Posted 19 years ago by ksb    [ Reply ]
What a bad idea. This cover rapes the song of all its character.
Posted 19 years ago by billy12343    [ Reply ]
Bill needs to add a ratings category for songs that are a complete joke, as this is.
Posted 19 years ago by BooKitty    [ Reply ]
bev wrote:
I've got a CD called "Fire & Skill" which is Jam songs covered by others (Everything But The Girl
EBTG rules (since Amplified Heart). Let's hear it if Bill has it.
Posted 19 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ This version is brutally boring....
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
What everyone else has already said -- the Jam gave it necessary bite.
Posted 19 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Paul Weller and the Jam's version is better . Please play some Jam on RP !
Posted 20 years ago by UncleChig    [ Reply ]
Nice cover, but leaves me yearning for the Jam! Pleeese do add Jam to the playlist!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
nice cover - does something different - the Jam version should definitely be on the playlist, though
Posted 20 years ago by ninja_band    [ Reply ]
Oh! The Jam done by Morrissey!!! Never heard this before!!!! The lyrics, and that voice...really nice combo! I've got a CD called "Fire & Skill" which is Jam songs covered by others (Everything But The Girl, Garbage, the Gallaghers, etc.) but the version on there of "That's Entertainment" is by a band called Reef and I was underwhelmed. This version is really a treat! Thanks!
Posted 20 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
Good cover - The Jam was better but the original usually is now isn't it.
Posted 20 years ago by LucyShow    [ Reply ]
can't say i like morrissey. i'd be lying.
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
nice cover...had not heard this version before. Have heard you play N. gallagher and Paul weller on RP....somewhere/sometime I'm sure you'll surprise us with the Billy Bragg live version....are there others lurking out there?
Posted 20 years ago by cycleman    [ Reply ]
You are on a roll. This mix couldn't have been better if I made it myself. Thanks RP.
Posted 20 years ago by hyperfish    [ Reply ]
Great song well covered. Not as good as The Jam's but thats always hard. Rock on RP.
Posted 20 years ago by toasties    [ Reply ]
Okay, I love The Smiths, I love Morrissey. I'm not particularly jazzed about this one, though.
Posted 20 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
I loved the song when first done by The Jam. Hadn't heard Morrissey's version. I like it, too. Different. Thanks!
Posted 20 years ago by Redbud    [ Reply ]
Isn't this an old Jam or Paul Weller tune? Anyway, Bill, The Jam would be a welcome listen.
Posted 20 years ago by indypaul    [ Reply ]
Viva Smiths, sorry Morrissey.
Posted 20 years ago by DavidCarrico    [ Reply ]