The Smiths Lyrics

November 20th, 2009 video This time on the small screen! Both Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo will be reprising their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold from the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies for an ad campaign to be launched during the 2010 Superbowl! The comedy duo will be advertising for HomeAway vacation rentals and will feature the Griswolds’ “Wagon Queen Family Truckster.” D’Angelo says of the campaign: “Clark and Ellen have one of the most enduring... Read Full Story

Former The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke insists the legendary band is unlikely to reunite, because singer Morrissey is difficult to get in touch with. Rourke has had little contact with Morrissey, who now lives in Los Angeles, since the British band split in 1987. Read more! Read Full Story

Fans of The Smiths are to stage a charity bike ride to raise funds for the ongoing renovation of Salford Lad's Club, which featured on the cover of the band's The Queen Is Dead album. Read more! Read Full Story

Burn After Reading : I realize this got mixed reviews at best, but I liked this film. I laughed out loud. Some say it's making fun for the sake of making fun. There are no sympathetic characters. Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.* Well I say phooey on them. There's one sympathetic character, although, yes, maybe he's a bit delusional and crazy. And another who plays a minor role. And there's a slew of half-sympathetic characters. But here's what I loved: It's as if the Coen... Read Full Story

    MUSIC NEWS - Morrissey  has announced his new studio album, “ Years of Refusal ” will be released on  February, 16 2009 on the Decca/Polydor label in the UK/Europe (US release info tbd).  The album release will be preceded by the release of a single “I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris” on February 9. The single will have two B sides,  “Because Of My Poor Education” and “Shame Is The Name”, the latter featuring additional vocals by Chrissie Hynde. Read Full Story

  The death of a disco dancer Well, it happens a lot ’round here And if you think Peace Is a common goal That goes to show How little you know The death of a disco dancer Well, I’d rather not get involved I never talk to my neighbour I’d rather not get involved   Love, peace and harmony   Love, peace and harmony Oh, very nice Very nice Very nice Very nice …But maybe in the next world *Thanks to Matt Walker for the VIP Access at last night’s Morrissey Gig... Read Full Story

I love in The King and I , the king's love of the phrase, "etcetera, etcetera, etcetera." I hear it in my head every time I think of that word. Today's etceteras: 1. I'm up at Tapestry today talking about doing theology and how we approach the Bible (inspired partly by reading Coffeehouse Theology and partly by a conversation from last time I posted at Tapestry). Read What's It All About, Alfie? 2. I think you guys have forgotten that Artuality is a festival in which many can... Read Full Story

  Morrissey has taken a bold decision. He has planned to split up from the artist management firm namely ‘ie: music’ nearly after 3 months. http://www.netglimse.com/news/1759 Read Full Story

From the charming opening guitar played by Johnny Marr, to the charming and bouncy rhythm section of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce, to the charming lyrics as sung by vocalist Morrissey, “This Charming Man” was, for many of us, an introduction to the popular 1980’s alternative rock band, The Smiths, from Manchester, England. Weighing in at a total playing time of 2:43 minutes, the short song serves its purpose - opening strong, remaining catchy and upbeat, telling its story, and then ending... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "The Smiths Lyrics". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story