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Maybe those white socks wick the sweat away from his feet. I can't believe I just typed that.

I like it as well. A fun, upbeat song. Morrissey's tour manager Donnie Knutson is a massive fan of Hank Williams (as well as James...

Morrissey's voice has certainly sustained (and in some ways improved) far better than many singers of his age. The irregular covers...

“Thinnest gruel”?

I really enjoy this song! Quite an unexpected cover. I was in the audience in Visalia when he sang it. There was a strange vibe in that...

Next up is the second cover version to feature in our A-Z, the original being by Waylon Jennings. The live recording was included on the...

By most metrics, "drivers license" is the biggest song in the world right now. (It reminded me of Snow Patrol, for some reason?!) I...

For anyone interested, regarding said quote: It was collated & re-quoted in the excellent Mojo: The Single Life. On the making of Viva...

I'd (and let me start with "I" too) say, it's kind of reflecting one of these rare but wonderful days when everything is running...

I love it! Great way of reworking the song.

What do folks think of the 1991 rock live arrangement? I like it, especially the (here mislabelled) Dallas one.

(aka: 'Cult of the Damned' - 1967) Re: Jennifer Jones. "In her prime, Jennifer Jones’ affinity for high-strung, depressed women led...

That's what I've been thinking as well. And he said "with Johnny in mind", not "about Johnny".

It could be what he wanted Johnny to say to him? Because I can't really imagine 80s Marr needing advice about not topping himself from...

I also rather love the progression from 1988's "Don't take your life" to 2020's "for god's sake just kill yourself". (I mean, I know...