Jamie
Bluff, Ardour & Assoc.
Re: huh
I feel it needs to be restated that Mikey's alternate version is in no way "official." He clearly stated on Jose's show that the vocal was the only element from the original recording. The music was recorded by Mikey and some of his musician friends AFTER the fact. Hence, it's not truly an "official" Morrissey alternate track. There seems to be a sense that this is a releasable track when Morrissey may never have even heard it before. His vocal is the only thing that distinguishes this from any number of Alain or Boz's instrumental demos that have leaked in the past. They - and Mikey's "Sweetie Pie" - certainly have intrinsic value to fans - but they are not intended for release.
Where do you find so-called alternative versions?
In Sweetie Pie's case, Mikey kindly brought to the radio station which rarely happened.
Most of the demos / alternative takes are tightly guarded by Morrissey and his associates.
I feel it needs to be restated that Mikey's alternate version is in no way "official." He clearly stated on Jose's show that the vocal was the only element from the original recording. The music was recorded by Mikey and some of his musician friends AFTER the fact. Hence, it's not truly an "official" Morrissey alternate track. There seems to be a sense that this is a releasable track when Morrissey may never have even heard it before. His vocal is the only thing that distinguishes this from any number of Alain or Boz's instrumental demos that have leaked in the past. They - and Mikey's "Sweetie Pie" - certainly have intrinsic value to fans - but they are not intended for release.