The Smiths, another great band that broke up before I even made it out of grammar school. Lucky for me, they were a cult favorite and easily accessible to a teenage me.
This is the first of many Smiths' songs I will be posting but since it is the weekend let's go with the catchy, playful tune "Ask". "Ask" was released as a single in October of 1986 but not on a full length album.
The Smiths were formed in 1982. The members were vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. The Smiths are hailed as one of the most important independent alternative bands of England from the 1980's. Morrissey and Marr collaborated on all of The Smiths' songs. The music was a mix of rock with a bit of pop & rockabilly and the end of New Wave music. The duo were never afraid of being controversial in their lyrics. There was awful tension between Morrissey and Marr. This eventually led to the demise of the band in 1987. Morrissey and Marr have stated they will never reunite the band and both are still active in music today. Although these days, Morrissey is known more for his nasty and erratic statements in interviews.
"Ask" reached #14 on the UK Singles Chart.
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me, I won't say "No", How Could I?
Coyness is nice, and
Coyness can stop you
From saying all the things in
Life you'd like to
(Ha, Ha nothing ever stopped me!!)
Have a Great Weekend and hopefully it is sunny and warm wherever you are. :)
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