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The Smiths Biography

The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the band also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The group was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, several compilations, and numerous non-LP singles. Although they had limited commercial success outside the UK while they were still together, and never released a single that charted higher than number 10 in their home country, The Smiths won a significant following, and remain cult and commercial favourites. The band broke up in 1987 and have turned down several offers to reunite since then.

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The Smiths Lyrics

The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? Lyrics

I am the son and the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
Of the nothing in particular

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The Smiths - I Know It's Over Lyrics

Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
And as I climb into an empty bed
Oh well, enough said
I know it's over, still I cling

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The Smiths - This Charming Man Lyrics

Punctured bicycle on a hillside desolate
Will nature make a man of me yet?
When in this charming car, this charming man

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The Smiths - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now Lyrics

I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
But Heaven knows, I'm miserable now
I was looking for a job and then I found a job
And Heaven knows, I'm miserable now

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The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out Lyrics

Take me out tonight
Where there's music and there's people
And they're young and alive

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The Smiths - Wonderful Woman Lyrics

Here her head she lay
Until she'd rise and say
"I'm starved of mirth
Let's go and trip a dwarf"

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The Smiths - Asleep Lyrics

Sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
I’m tired and I
I want to go to bed

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The Smiths Discography

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