Smiths' songs that Morrissey doesn't like ?

[Oneiros]

I recently read in an interview that Morrissey gave in September 1987 that he doesn't like the song 'What difference does it make'. Is there some others that he doesn't like and why ?

 

[Young And Alive]

"Death At One's Elbow" I should hope!

 

[Jones]

I read in one interview where he said there were quite a few songs he no longer liked but he didn't want to say which ones because they might be someone's favourite song.

I think it's a shame that he can't be honest for fear one of his fans might have a nervous breakdown about it.

 

[Summal]

I remember reading somewhere that neither Moz nor Marr were much proud of Ask. Can't understand why, though.
Wish they're all ashamed of Golden Lights...

 

[Still Tired]

On the TTY Q&A section he mentions that some songs from the past make him 'shudder', including 'I Don't Owe You anything'. I personally really like that one, but I don't feel to much in despair that he no longer does! Maybe it reminds him of a time he's far removed from now... or who knows really.

 

[DAnn Coulter]

I personally think it's better that Moz chooses to reserve his opinions about Smiths songs to himself......I'd really be devastated if he came out and said he hates my very favorite songs......saying he's not proud of "Ask" is already bad enough!

 

[Jones]

But just because Morrissey says he doesn't like something doesn't make it definitive. The artist isn't always the best judge of their own work.

It's like him and Marr always praising Shakespeare's Sister when it's the worst single they ever released.

 

[DAnn Coulter]

Morrissey coming out and saying he doesn't like my fav song wouldn't change my mind about the song one bit.....but maybe it would make me feel like punching him in the face....that's what I'm affraid about.

 

[draize_train]

Think of it this way: Morrissey certainly dislikes some songs he's recorded, but there could be several different reasons for that, some of which are probably personal - some songs may remind him of a time in his life he doesn't like thinking about. He may not be happy with the way some songs were produced, marketed, etc. Knowing that Morrissey does not care for What Difference Does It Make? doesn't lessen my enjoyment of that song in any way. Only makes it more interesting, really.

 

[imogen11]

but maybe it would make me feel like punching him in the face....that's what I'm affraid about.

hehe, your posts make me laugh a lot, DAnn.

Hey, re Golden Lights, Summal. It is a cover, so we can't blame them entirely for it

 

[Jaguar Rose]

But just because Morrissey says he doesn't like something doesn't make it definitive. The artist isn't always the best judge of their own work.

It's like him and Marr always praising Shakespeare's Sister when it's the worst single they ever released.

Hey! In your opinion, maybe. I happen to love that song, thank you very much.

 

[handsome devil]

Shakespeare's Sister is excellent. Voted for it in round 5.

 

[Chartres]

Shakespeare's Sister is great

Word! It's so true when it comes to certain people I know.

 

[CharethCutestory]

Hey! In your opinion, maybe. I happen to love that song, thank you very much.

Maybe this is why he doesn't want to comment. Who cares who doesn't like it, as long as you like it, it's all gravy.

 

[nightandday]

I remember reading somewhere that neither Moz nor Marr were much proud of Ask. Can't understand why, though.
Wish they're all ashamed of Golden Lights...

Actually, Marr hates Golden Lights. I don't know about Morrissey. But they've both said that Death At One's Elbow is a crap song.