I've just realised that the library system that I work for has a copy of the cd Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet". It features the movement "The Knights' Dance", which of course was used as the powerful introduction to when The Smiths played live.

I'm just wondering if anybody knows why Morrissey chose this particluar piece of music. Did or does he listen to classical music? Without a doubt "The Knights' Dance" is a stirring and emotive piece. Perhaps that's simply the reason why Morrissey chose it. Even listening to it now, you can still hear the growl as Morrissey would say "Hello". Has he ever said so in an interview why he chose it?

"The Knights' Dance" sounds brillant as a opening track on my new compilation tape that I'm making up. The second song I've put on the tape is "Panic". Well you have to don't you!

LoF

Dear Librarian

Stirring stuff, just the type of music to heighten the anticipation. The piece was accompanied by swirling white uplights. After that they played a little George Formby, or was that before? I have never read that Morrissey liked classical music. He seemed to be obsessed with Twinkle or Billy Fury. Mozphiles no doubt will point to vast tracts of articles declaring Morrissey's allegiance to early seventeenth century chamber music.

Is this tape anything to do with The Auckland Academy's of 80's Archaic Jangly Geetar Music Nite?