The Smiths was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The group consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them one of the most important bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. In 2002, the NME named the Smiths “the artist to have had the most influence on the NME”. In 2003, all four of their albums appeared on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The band broke up in 1987 due to internal tensions and have turned down several offers to reunite.
Final lineup:
Morrissey – lead vocals, percussion (1982–1987)
Mike Joyce – drums (1982–1987)
Andy Rourke – bass (1982–1986, 1986-1987)
Ivor Perry – guitars (1987)
Former members
Johnny Marr – guitars, piano, keyboards, harmonica (1982–1987)
Steven Pomfret – guitars (1982)
Dale Hibbert – bass (1982)
James Maker – dancing, maracas, backing vocals (1982–1983)
Craig Gannon – bass (1986), guitars (1986)
First released 1984, this is a 2012 reissue.
A2, A4, A6, A8, B2, B6 & B7 from the BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show
A3, B3 & B4 from the BBC Radio 1 David Jensen Show
Tracklisting:
| A1 | William, It Was Really Nothing | 2:09 |
| A2 | What Difference Does It Make? | 3:42 |
| A3 | These Things Take Time | 2:33 |
| A4 | This Charming Man | 2:43 |
| A5 | How Soon Is Now? | 6:43 |
| A6 | Handsome Devil | 2:46 |
| A7 | Hand In Glove | 3:14 |
| A8 | Still Ill | 3:54 |
| B1 | Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now | 3:34 |
| B2 | This Night Has Opened My Eyes | 3:40 |
| B3 | You’ve Got Everything Now | 4:18 |
| B4 | Accept Yourself | 4:02 |
| B5 | Girl Afraid | 2:45 |
| B6 | Back To The Old House | 3:02 |
| B7 | Reel Around The Fountain | 5:51 |
| B8 | Please Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want | 1:50 |
