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MORRISSEY AND I: An Imagined Conversation

MORRISSEY AND I:
An Imagined Conversation

The Smiths Tour Poster 1986

Having given the matter a lot of thought over the years, I realise that Morrissey was beckoning to me a good while before I became a devotee of both his and The Smiths. The problem is that I wasn't quite ready yet, at least not until the year in which Mozzer launched his solo career anyway. Better late than never!

1986 - 13/14 Years Old

THE SMITHS - PANIC

Its infuriating catchiness appealed to the massive Pop Head that I was at the time, despite me not being a fan of The Smiths. I did like Morrissey's stance on the monarchy, however.

Panic

MORRISSEY: Angie!
ANGIE: [Half glances in the direction of Morrissey’s voice] What?
MORRISSEY: Come here!
ANGIE: I'm busy!

THE SMITHS - ASK

I absolutely adored the video, and it was another delightfully snappy number which I was somewhat partial to.

Ask

MORRISSEY: Angie!
ANGIE: [Pays just a wee bit more attention than last time] What is it?
MORRISSEY: Come over here!
ANGIE: I'm BUSY, I'll be there in a minute!

1987 - 14/15 Years Old

THE SMITHS - GIRLFRIEND IN A COMA

Released on my 15th birthday. I loved the gorgeous, tinkly music matched perfectly with the doleful, bleak lyrics. A very amusing track which my black sense of humour found most entertaining.

Girlfriend In A Coma

MORRISSEY: Angie!
ANGIE: [Actually turns head towards Morrissey] What is it NOW?
MORRISSEY: Get over here!
ANGIE: I'm STILL busy, I'll catch you later on!

The Smiths split up at this point. I had no idea then just how significant their output would become to me a year on in Nineteen Eighty Hate.

1988 - 15/16 Years Old

MORRISSEY - SUEDEHEAD

I was still at school, just, and I rather liked Morrissey's first solo single as it was most pleasant on the old ears.

Suedehead

MORRISSEY: ANGIE!
ANGIE: [Looks Morrissey right in the eye] What do you WANT?
MORRISSEY: Come here, NOW!
ANGIE: I haven't got time at the moment, it'll have to be tomorrow!

MORRISSEY - EVERYDAY IS LIKE SUNDAY

The song that changed not just the direction, but the very fabric, of my life forevermore, literally as I was leaving school!

Everyday Is Like Sunday

MORRISSEY: For the LAST bloody TIME! Angela Jennifer LEWIS!
ANGIE: [Starts to hesitantly approach Morrissey, who is stood waiting with his arms folded in indignation] Yes, what is it?
MORRISSEY: Come here this very instant, you disobedient child!
ANGIE: [Drops everything on the spot without a second thought and runs to Morrissey] Here I am Morrissey my darling, now, today, tomorrow and ALWAYS!

THE SMITHS - RANK

This is the album that blew my tiny little mind, and saw me become an unapologetic fan of The Smiths overnight.

Rank

MORRISSEY: [Waves at Angie] Hello, Angel
ANGIE: [Skips over to Morrissey] Yes Morrissey, what do you need from me my beloved?
MORRISSEY: It's time for you to be brave now, and take the next step
ANGIE: [Sighs heavily] Do I have to, Morrissey? I'm scared! My family won't understand, and there aren't many of your followers who look like me. I stand out as it is!
MORRISSEY: [Gently takes Angie's hands in his] Yes Angie my dear, I’m afraid you must.  But please don't worry, because I love you and I will until the end of days
ANGIE: [Flashes dimpled beam of a smile] That's all I needed to know, thank you Morrissey [Buys Rank, life is shaken to its core, indeed, its very foundations, for the second time in a year]

The rest, as they say, is history...

Angie J Cooke
Manchester, ENGLAND August 2021

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