Guillaume Métayer writes:

It was a rumour, it is TRUE now.

The official site “Elysee Montmarte” and Garance Productions (producers of gigs) announce a MORRISSEY gig on November 22th, at “le Zénith” in Paris. The place where “Beethoven Was Deaf » was recorded in 1992. This venue capacity is about 7000 people.

Select in “les salles” (the places) “Zenith de Paris” you have details on the date.

And the site gives a link to morriseymusic.com. No price, no guests listed yet.

AshevilleMozFan writes:

There are 2 tracks available on iTunes: "Let Me Kiss You" and "Ain't No Easy Way"

ejcmp writes:

In an interview at Gothamist, Michael Grace of the band My Favorite, mentions Morrissey, Johnny Marr and The Smiths in some of his answers (link).

Now for some quick word association. Give me your immediate feelings on the following:

Britney : In need of a Smiths record.

Who would be in your ultimate music supergroup (living or dead)?
Vocals by Chrissie Hyde, Guitarists Johnny Marr & Johnny Thunders, Mick Talbot on organ. Erik Satie on piano. Georgio Moroder on synths. Stephen Morris on drums. Sid Vicious on bass. The marimba player from Roxy Music. Produced by The Belway Brothers.

What were the first & last albums you bought on the days they were released?
I think I bought Morrissey's "Viva Hate" the day it was released. That probably answers both halves of the question.

If you have not heard this band, check them out, they are great

Dean writes:

I have recorded two more covers if anyone is interested;
"Seasick Yet Still Docked" and "Let Me Kiss You"
They are on the music page of my NEW site.

http://www.deanadshead.co.uk/

Thanks!
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viggerz writes:

The Smiths instrumental b-side was used as incidental music and as the music that rolled during the credits in Channel 4's '10 years since the Brighton bomb' programme.

I thought this was kind of ironic considering Morrissey's attitude towards Thatcher and the controversial comments he made in the press at the time of the incident...
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Kevin Lloyd also writes:

A tenuous Moz link perhaps, but thought others would be interested.

The Smiths instrumental track 'Oscillate Wildly' was used on a BBC documentary last night about the IRA Brighton Bomb in 1984, in which Margaret Thatcher narrowly escaped death. The track was played over the introduction and end titles. It was used over aerial shots of Brighton and set just the right sensitive tone for what was a pretty horrible event, no matter what views you may have of the Tory party. Thought it was an interesting choice given Morrissey's views on this subject.

An anonymous person sends the link:

Morrissey Shrine - eBay item #3748734223

This is a 100% unique item. It's a wooden box with hinges. It's nice and aged. It reads "Holy Bible" on the front so I can only assume it was used to store a bible in. Upon opening it it's a tiny Morrissey shrine. Jesus is collaged on one side with Moz on the other. It's a totaly unique piece with a little american, folk art feel. Looks good with a bunch of votive candles in front of it.