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MrTheEdge
October 7, 2008, 12:42 AM
I know this has been done before but anyway.

A Swallow On My Neck
Sweetie Pie
Nobody Loves Us
The Edges Are No Longer Parallel
Pashernate Love
Black Eyed Susan (am i the only one who likes this, and was this a bside?)

Ready With Ready-Wit
October 7, 2008, 12:45 AM
Skin Storm.:cool:

Ready With Ready-Wit
October 7, 2008, 12:47 AM
I know this has been done before but anyway.

A Swallow On My Neck
Sweetie Pie
Nobody Loves Us
The Edges Are No Longer Parallel
Pashernate Love
Black Eyed Susan (am i the only one who likes this, and was this a bside?)

Black Eyed Susan was a B-side to Sunny. And I think we're the only two in the universe that actually enjoy it.

MrTheEdge
October 7, 2008, 01:30 AM
nice. i love papa jack, what say you?;)

Theo
October 7, 2008, 05:04 AM
I know this has been done before but anyway.

A Swallow On My Neck
Sweetie Pie
Nobody Loves Us
The Edges Are No Longer Parallel
Pashernate Love
Black Eyed Susan (am i the only one who likes this, and was this a bside?)

Those are definitely some of the top b-sides. I love all of those songs.

mozziestar
October 7, 2008, 08:05 AM
The Never-played Symphonies
Skin Storm
Michael's Bones

Stanley Ogden
October 7, 2008, 08:36 AM
The Never-played Symphonies
Skin Storm
Michael's Bones

I agree. But the list would not be complete without the following:

Friday Moruning
Christian Dior (highly underrated!)

Stanley Ogden
October 7, 2008, 08:37 AM
The Never-played Symphonies
Skin Storm
Michael's Bones

I agree. But the list would not be complete without the following:

Friday Mourning
Christian Dior (highly underrated!)

girlafraid78
October 7, 2008, 08:58 AM
Please can I add Sister I'm a Poet , classic Moz imo. :)

Oneiros
October 7, 2008, 09:04 AM
'If you don't like then don't look at me' is one of my faves.

Scarlet1987
October 7, 2008, 09:09 AM
Pashernate love, If you don't like me,then don't look at me,

And the ultimate Smiths B-Side Rubber Ring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

klivert70
October 7, 2008, 09:24 AM
I knew I was next
At Amber
Black eyed Susan
Sweetie pie

EPbabe
October 7, 2008, 09:25 AM
Skin Storm :horny:
Oh well, I'll never learn
Friday Mourning
Jack the Ripper

Orson Swells
October 7, 2008, 09:31 AM
nice. i love papa jack, what say you?;)

I say: it's an album track and one of his weaker ones, so, yes, it should have been a b-side... that said, if I was pressed I'd have to say I particularly like:

I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
Hairdresser On Fire
Sister I'm A Poet
Disappointed
Will Never Marry
Girl Least Likely To
I've Changed My Plea To Guilty
Jack The Ripper
I'd Love To
Whatever Happens I Love You
Black Eyed Susan
Swallow On My Neck
Nobody Loves Us
You Must Please Remember
I Can Have Both
Heir Apparent
The Edges Are No Longer Parallel
Lost
Now I Am A Was
The Never-Played Symphonies
Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice
Friday Mourning
The Public Image
Human Being
If You Don't Like Me, Don't Look at Me
Christian Dior
Sweetie Pie
My Dearest Love

someofusisturningnasty
October 7, 2008, 11:06 AM
Friday Mourning
Good Looking Man About Town
My Dearest Love (magnificent)

Stanley Ogden
October 7, 2008, 11:19 AM
Such A Little Thing Makes A Big Difference

MrTheEdge
October 7, 2008, 12:24 PM
I agree. But the list would not be complete without the following:

Friday Mourning
Christian Dior (highly underrated!)

i like Christian Dior but it always reminds me of The Public Image for some reason

mozzia
October 7, 2008, 12:29 PM
Black Eyed Susan (am i the only one who likes this, and was this a bside?)

I love it too! :cool: :)

Harsh Truth
October 7, 2008, 01:01 PM
Please can I add Sister I'm a Poet , classic Moz imo. :)

Greatest Morrissey song ever, in my opinion.

Young And Alive
October 7, 2008, 03:38 PM
Lost
Now I Am A Was
Pashernate Love
I Am Two People

ellay mort
October 7, 2008, 04:15 PM
my dearest love
good looking man about town
ganglord
friday mourning
i am two people (quarry b-sides where amazing)
i've changed my plea to guilty (!!!)
sister i'm a poet


i still can't believe 'my dearest love' was buried on vinyl. sometimes i think morrissey doesn't know his best work...

jesuisbryony
October 7, 2008, 04:40 PM
Teenage Dad On His Estate not his best but I do like it.

Also My Dearest Love , Sister I'm A Poet and Jack the Ripper but those go without saying.

I am a Ghost
October 7, 2008, 07:16 PM
All that have been mentioned, but one that hasn't been mentioned, "My Life Is A Succession Of People Saying Goodbye".

Dothatagain?
October 7, 2008, 07:52 PM
God, where to start?

I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
Hairdresser on Fire
Sister I'm a Poet
Will Never Marry
Girl Least Likely to
I've Changed My Plea to Guilty
Jack the Ripper
Nobody Loves Us
A Swallow on my Neck
The Edges are No Longer Parallel
Lost
Friday Mourning
It's Hard to Walk Tall When You're Small
Ganglord
My Dearest Love

DarrenEdward
October 7, 2008, 07:58 PM
God, where to start?

I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
Hairdresser on Fire
Sister I'm a Poet
Will Never Marry
Girl Least Likely to
I've Changed My Plea to Guilty
Jack the Ripper
Nobody Loves Us
A Swallow on my Neck
The Edges are No Longer Parallel
Lost
Friday Mourning
It's Hard to Walk Tall When You're Small
Ganglord
My Dearest Love

Hairdresser on Fire and Girl Least Likely To jumped out the box and were my immediate thoughts.

CharlieFairhead
October 7, 2008, 10:21 PM
i still can't believe 'my dearest love' was buried on vinyl. sometimes i think morrissey doesn't know his best work...

You might just be right there, that said i think he likes to tuck great songs away to discover...keeping the lost art of great b-sides alive.

ellay mort
October 7, 2008, 10:34 PM
You might just be right there, that said i think he likes to tuck great songs away to discover...keeping the lost art of great b-sides alive.


hmm, yes.

i guess i've just found some of his recent single choices frustrating. and it's especially frustrating to know there is better material that deserves to be at the top of the charts which isn't being given that chance *cough good looking man about town cough*

teeth
October 7, 2008, 10:48 PM
Get Off The Stage :guitar:

Dow Jones
October 7, 2008, 10:51 PM
Nobody Loves Us is king.

oye terence
October 7, 2008, 11:00 PM
swallow on my neck,nobody loves us are my two faves, with jack the ripper a close third.

oscillate wildly
October 7, 2008, 11:04 PM
Jack The Ripper and I've Changed My Plea To Guilty = :sweet: but mostly :cool:

LegalTender
October 9, 2008, 03:42 AM
i've only heard what's been on the compilations and live albums. but from what i've heard, i like Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice the best, better than anything on You Are The Quarry.

bysshe
October 9, 2008, 03:55 AM
"Jack the Ripper" and "Friday Mourning."

Maurice E
October 9, 2008, 08:22 AM
I've provided below (rather predictably!) the 'official' 25 best b-sides from last year's mega poll.
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=83646&page=3
The quality of the Viva Hate b-sides is just phenomenal...

Best Morrissey B-side:
1) Jack The Ripper 9.26
2) Hairdresser On Fire 9,13
3) Will Never Marry 9,03
4) Nobody Loves Us 9,01
5) I’ve Changed My Plea To Guilty 8,96
6) Sister I’m A Poet 8,94
7) Disappointed 8,81
8) The Never Played Symphonies 8,47
9) Friday Mourning 8,41
10) Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference 8,41

11) I Know Very Well How I Got My Name 8,34
12) Lost 8,33
13) I’d Love To 8,31
14) Whatever Happens, I Love You 8,28
15) The Loop 8,28
16) No One Can Hold A Candle To You 8,20
17) Lucky Lisp 8,02
18) Ganglord 7,96
19) I Can Have Both 7,93
20) Yes, I Am Blind 7,86
21) The Edges Are No Longer Parallel 7,80
22) Girl Least Likely To 7,78
23) It’s Hard To Walk Tall When You’re Small 7,76
24) You Must Please Remember 7,72
25) A Swallow On My Neck 7,66
26) If You Don’t Like Me, Don’t Look At Me 7,55
27) He Knows I’d Love To See Him 7,51
28) My Life Is A Succession Of People Saying Goodbye 7,48
29) Have-A-Go Merchant 7,37
30) Munich Air Disaster 1958 7,36

Kewpie
December 21, 2008, 06:12 PM
I've provided below (rather predictably!) the 'official' 25 best b-sides from last year's mega poll.
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=83646&page=3
The quality of the Viva Hate b-sides is just phenomenal...

Best Morrissey B-side:
1) Jack The Ripper 9.26
2) Hairdresser On Fire 9,13
3) Will Never Marry 9,03
4) Nobody Loves Us 9,01
5) I’ve Changed My Plea To Guilty 8,96
6) Sister I’m A Poet 8,94
7) Disappointed 8,81
8) The Never Played Symphonies 8,47
9) Friday Mourning 8,41
10) Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference 8,41

11) I Know Very Well How I Got My Name 8,34
12) Lost 8,33
13) I’d Love To 8,31
14) Whatever Happens, I Love You 8,28
15) The Loop 8,28
16) No One Can Hold A Candle To You 8,20
17) Lucky Lisp 8,02
18) Ganglord 7,96
19) I Can Have Both 7,93
20) Yes, I Am Blind 7,86
21) The Edges Are No Longer Parallel 7,80
22) Girl Least Likely To 7,78
23) It’s Hard To Walk Tall When You’re Small 7,76
24) You Must Please Remember 7,72
25) A Swallow On My Neck 7,66
26) If You Don’t Like Me, Don’t Look At Me 7,55
27) He Knows I’d Love To See Him 7,51
28) My Life Is A Succession Of People Saying Goodbye 7,48
29) Have-A-Go Merchant 7,37
30) Munich Air Disaster 1958 7,36

Bump.

Maurice E posted 2006 poll results.

Seasick
December 21, 2008, 08:43 PM
I agree with most but I can't believe no one has mentioned "You've Had Her". I love it, but wish it contained more lyrics. I need more of that song.

tlm130
December 21, 2008, 08:49 PM
I agree with most but I can't believe no one has mentioned "You've Had Her". I love it, but wish it contained more lyrics. I need more of that song.

Couldn't agree with you more!!! Such a lovely track, more lyrics would have been nice though what he has on it is just beautiful!

CeciDeMorrissey
December 21, 2008, 09:26 PM
FRIDAY MOURNING!!!
The Never Played Symphonies

tlm130
December 21, 2008, 09:36 PM
My Life Is A Succession Of People Saying Goodbye
You've Had Her
I'm Playing Easy To Get
Good Looking Man About Town
Lost
Now I Am A was
And I can't Forget "My Dearest Love"

jhj1814
December 22, 2008, 12:07 AM
I *think* I like "Noise Is The Best Revenge" more than "Ganglord," so it's worth mentioning as a fave. Isn't it also a LIVE session recording, anyone know if there was a studio version leaked or released??

- J

Ben Budd
December 22, 2008, 12:28 AM
Lost.

End thread.

Jamie
December 22, 2008, 05:34 AM
I *think* I like "Noise Is The Best Revenge" more than "Ganglord," so it's worth mentioning as a fave. Isn't it also a LIVE session recording, anyone know if there was a studio version leaked or released??

- J


To this date, no information of a studio version exists. Both Noise Is The Best Revenge and I'm Playing Easy To Get were only ever recorded for a Janice Long session in 2004. The latter was aired live twice that fall, but the former has never been played in concert.

Cheers,
Jamie

down_in_albion
December 22, 2008, 02:46 PM
Jack The Ripper
Sister I'm A Poet
Lucky Lisp (Which no-one else seems to like apparently:confused:)

starless
December 22, 2008, 04:00 PM
I know I am the only one but still:

A Song From Under The Floorboards

starless
December 22, 2008, 04:01 PM
Jack The Ripper
Sister I'm A Poet
Lucky Lisp (Which no-one else seems to like apparently:confused:)

I love Lucky Lisp. How can you not ...

The Ghost of Troubled Joe
December 22, 2008, 05:07 PM
my choice would be Mexico
and I've changed my plea to guilty ........... should never have been relegated to b side

Have-A-Go Merchant
December 22, 2008, 08:08 PM
Nobody Loves Us - one of his best songs ever.
Will Never Marry
My Dearest Love
Hairdresser On Fire
No One Can Hold A Candle To You

mikematronik
December 23, 2008, 09:58 AM
mine is Christian Dior.

milkbottle
December 28, 2008, 10:57 PM
Hairdresser On Fire
Sister I'm A Poet
A Song From Under The Floorboards
No One Can Hold A Candle To You
:)

justme
December 29, 2008, 01:16 AM
Tough question :)

This is my top 3 (today :p)

- Jack The Ripper
- I've changed my plea to guilty
- My Dearest Love

cherrylipstick
December 29, 2008, 10:42 AM
*It's Hard To Walk Tall When You're Small
*Friday Mourning
*Jack the Ripper

Dramatica
December 29, 2008, 10:45 AM
Friday Mourning is awesome.

cherrylipstick
December 29, 2008, 10:49 AM
Friday Mourning is awesome.

Yes it is! It makes me be close to tears at times:(

miryam_moz85
December 29, 2008, 11:31 AM
if you don't like me, don't look at me..

great song..nice lyrics!!

sweet and tender hooligan
December 29, 2008, 11:36 AM
Hairdresser on fire.
Lost.

starless
January 2, 2009, 03:43 PM
I have been listening quite a lot to _The Slum Mums_ recently. Not really my all-time favorite but still pretty decent.

Skinner
January 2, 2009, 03:56 PM
His cover of Human Being and Pregnant for the Last time

Chartres
January 2, 2009, 05:28 PM
I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
Michael's Bones

Uncleskinny
January 2, 2009, 05:29 PM
Teenage Dad
Tony The Pony
I Can Have Both
Children In Pieces

Peter

Chartres
January 2, 2009, 05:34 PM
Teenage Dad


Best post-Maladjusted!

the beast
January 2, 2009, 05:39 PM
too many to mention:)

vivabob
January 2, 2009, 06:13 PM
jack the ripper
i am a was
hairdresser on fire
sister i'm a poet
this is not your country
he know i'd love to see him
will never marry

.... girl least likely too :guitar:

i agree with beast far too many

Ethan Poe
January 2, 2009, 06:16 PM
My top 10 are easily.

1. Jack the Ripper
2. My Dearest Love
3. The Edges are no Longer Parallel
4. Let the Right one In
5. Teenage Dad on His Estate
6. Pashernate Love
7. You've Had Her
8. Christian Dior
9. Ganglord
10. Children in Pieces

9 x Fined
January 2, 2009, 06:17 PM
Pregnant for the Last time

that was actually an a-side.


I can't pick just one. Too many to choose from. I do have a soft spot for I've Changed My Plea, however.

the beast
January 2, 2009, 06:20 PM
jack the ripper
i am a was
hairdresser on fire
sister i'm a poet
this is not your country
he know i'd love to see him
will never marry

.... girl least likely too :guitar:

i agree with beast far too many

i agree with bob:)....too many. however this is not your country doesn't really do it for me:(

vivabob
January 2, 2009, 06:22 PM
i agree with bob:)....too many. however this is not your country doesn't really do it for me:(

if its not good enough for you then its cut from my list too ;)

the beast
January 2, 2009, 06:26 PM
if its not good enough for you then its cut from my list too ;)

it's important we sing from the same hymn sheet;)

Assassin
January 2, 2009, 06:43 PM
Good Looking Man About Town
Hairdresser On Fire
No One Can Hold A Candle To You

ray_afraid
January 2, 2009, 07:37 PM
Straight through...
Here goes:

Sister I'm a Poet
Will Never Marry
I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference
Jack the Ripper
Let the Right One Slip In
Whatever Happens, I Love You
Swallow on My Neck
Nobody Loves Us
Lost
No One Can Hold a Candle To You
I Am Two People
If You Don't Like Me Don't Look at Me
Ganglord
Human Being
My Dearest Love

Roseanna!
January 4, 2009, 01:07 AM
Swallow On My Neck.

Definitely.

marred
January 4, 2009, 01:11 AM
Black Eyed Susan was a B-side to Sunny. And I think we're the only two in the universe that actually enjoy it.

There's 3 of us.

applebuttaz
January 4, 2009, 03:28 AM
Swallow On My Neck.

Definitely.

marry me?:o

Roseanna!
January 4, 2009, 09:34 PM
marry me?:o

Hahaha(:

vivabob
January 4, 2009, 09:37 PM
:pThere's 3 of us.

4:o

nd110
January 4, 2009, 09:42 PM
Teenage dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!