HAPPY BIRTHDAY Morrissey

Morrissey is an English singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as front man for alternative rock band, The Smiths. He’s especially known for his introspective (and often poetic) lyrics that explore themes of alienation, love, and social commentary.

Some of the Smiths’ most notable songs include “How Soon Is Now?”, “There’s a Light That Never Goes Out”, and today’s song choice.

On this very day, May 22nd 1959, Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Lancashire, England (to parents Elizabeth and Peter). In celebration of his birthday, exactly 65 years ago today, I’ve chosen an up-tempo track that was the Smiths’ highest charting single in the U.K.. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in October 1983, here’s The Smiths, alongside today’s birthday boy, MORRISSEY, with “THIS CHARMING MAN”….