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posted by
davidt
on Wednesday February 18 2009, @10:30AM
Kewpie sends the link to the post in the forums by maynard morrissey (via Morrissey reddit):
Excerpt: I noticed that some people had come to this site via a posting on the 'Morrissey Solo' site and I navigated to the site to see if there were any comments. One or two people commented that they found the printing of his letter in the 'Viva Hate' songbook to be a little 'creepy'. I can only say that I thought long and hard about scanning the letter for inclusion. The reason I went ahead was for various points; firstly there was nothing particularly 'personal' in the letter which I think Morrissey could be embarrassed by. Secondly, I think it's quite a historical moment in the life of Morrissey when he finally makes the brave decision to leave the Smiths behind and start his solo career and as such, I thought it was a moment worth sharing with his fans. I also wanted to put the record straight about the fact it was me and NOT Vini Reilly who wrote the songs that went on to become 'Viva Hate'. ---
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Well done Street. (Score:2, Insightful)
Thank you Mr. Street for sharing your wealth with us.
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Who Cares... (Score:1, Interesting)
The letter was a nice addition too.
i loved reading the letter (Score:0)
i remember when that record came out with such fondness. we were so excited just to get the 'suedehead' single on import. we were dancing in the bedroom. i was giddy with joy.
comments (Score:1, Informative)
There are tons of trolls on this otherwise wonderful website. It was insanely interesting and generous of you to share your songbook and the letter. Please consider sharing more in the future.
Brilliant site (Score:0)
Dear Stephen (Score:1, Informative)
I was born a year after Viva Hate came out. But I'd like to thank you for creating great music, music that saved my life when I discovered it. Morrissey has been the only person to understand me but his lyrics wouldn't be as half as powerful if he didn't have great music to back them up, music from the likes of Marr, Whyte, Boorer and ofcourse yourself. Viva Hate is and always will be one of my favourite albums. Its just beautiful.
I don't know what happened between yourself and Morrissey that meant you no longer created music together but I suppose it doesn't really matter now. Viva Hate will always stand the time as one of Morrissey's greatest works. Thank you
Dear Stephen, (Score:1)
Please come back to Morrissey. You were just the best he's ever had, hands down. (In My opinion of course). Well, only second to maybe Marr, heh.
Anyway, much love to you and all your works.
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Wizardry (Score:1, Troll)
Even when listened to today, Street's production comes across as truly "alternative."
It's a shame that he was yet another victim of Morrissey's cowardice.
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Smiths-remasters (Score:0)
Don't Worry (Score:1)
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wrong (Score:1)
came in the recordings amd music came in flow,
so IMHO is/was Viny the teabag in the hot pot of water, and you gratefull worked and recorded
witg it
but don't come telling Vini was just a guitarplayer who got a chance
why would he lie about that, he didn't have before and after wirked wit Morrissey, he was
very busy in the , lets say, musicworld
i remeber you got and Morrissey got a difference
about a thing, and than you sue'd him
Do you have any feelings, coming here years after
nothing happened
go and make the new Placebo or Depeche Mode album
altenative rock isn't really your style
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Re:dead letter website part II (Score:0)
Hugh
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