May of 83 - they only had a handful of shows under their belt. That would have been all the material the band had at the time, in that setlist, sans Hand/Cradle (?). I need to consult my copy of Johnny Rogan's Smiths Visual Documentary.
I've always been impressed that, for The Smiths, newly written material made it to performance very quickly. For example, the Jensen version of This Charming Man was recorded three days after the song was written, which I think is amazing. The band did rehearse all the time though, like all day long, everyday.
The Dave McCullough review certainly mentions Hand That Rocks... was played via him noting lyrics:May of 83 - they only had a handful of shows under their belt. That would have been all the material the band had at the time, in that setlist, sans Hand/Cradle (?). I need to consult my copy of Johnny Rogan's Smiths Visual Documentary.
I've always been impressed that, for The Smiths, newly written material made it to performance very quickly. For example, the Jensen version of This Charming Man was recorded three days after the song was written, which I think is amazing. The band did rehearse all the time though, like all day long, everyday.
That’s a very clever line, and 40 years later reminds how extraordinary those first encounters The Smiths must’ve been, for audiences."You're alive, good...this song is about sex, which is why you're here"
Shame how low he has sunk.
McCullough's line in his review about Miserable Lie being 'their usual last song' certainly gives the impression that he has seen them live more than once or twice before even by that early stage.
Not planning a heist I hope?
A fool and his money are soon parted.
