Smoking Popes lead singer, Josh Caterer, has recorded a cover of "Ask" which appears on the 2012 Crappy Records compilation titled "Crappy Records Presents: Have A Crappy Summer." The song can be bought individually in MP3 format at both Amazon (bitrate unpublished) and Google Play (320kbps). The song has a tiny alteration which will be appreciated by ardent Smoking Pope fans.

Re: Johnny Marr on why Morrissey might be ‘selling the both of us short’

Also, that McCartney session he talks about, does anyone know if tapes exist? I'm not a big McCartney fan but I think that would sound mega.

Wow. I've never heard Julie speak before... her voice sounds so ill-matched with the ferocious ravings of her written work that it's almost comical.

An anonymous person posted the link:

Morrissey still sick, postpones Texas dates again - BrooklynVegan

We were hopeful, but alas...

As the doctor has ordered MORRISSEY to rest for two additional weeks, the upcoming Texas engagements in El Paso (2/12), Austin (2/13), Pharr (2/15), Beaumont (2/16), and Dallas (2/18) will need to be rescheduled. MORRISSEY is currently undergoing treatment for a bleeding ulcer and Barrett's esophagus. These shows are in the process of being rescheduled immediately and all patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as the new dates will be announced shortly. MORRISSEY thanks everyone concerned for their well wishes and looks forward to getting back on the road. The tour will resume as scheduled in Denver at Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre on Feb 21.

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kskiska also sends word the news is posted on the official...

Released today (Feb. 8, 2013) in the UK by Titan Books, the revised edition includes an updated title and some reorganization of the presentation:

Songs That Saved Your Life - The Art of The Smiths 1982-87 (revised edition) by Simon Goddard - Titan Books

SYNOPSIS

Formed in 1982, The Smiths’ brief but brilliant career lasted just five years - but the music they left behind distinguished them as one of the greatest British guitar groups of all time.

‘Songs That Saved Your Life - The Art of The Smiths 1982-87’ reveals the stories behind every track (including unreleased out-takes), catalogues all the group’s UK television, radio and concert appearances and features interviews with original band members, producers and associates.

PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN: 9781781162583
Dimensions: 198 x 130mm
Paperback: 352pp
Publication date: 8 February 2013
All authors: Simon Goddard...

Bowie refusal -true-to-you.net
6 February 2013

Bowie refusal

David Bowie has ordered EMI UK not to run the proposed artwork for Morrissey's April 8th issue of the re-mastered The Last of the Famous International Playboys single and CD. The sleeve featured a previously unseen private photograph of Bowie and Morrissey taken by Linder Sterling in New York in 1992. Although Bowie has no legal rights to the photograph, most of his back catalogue is presently licensed to EMI.

Re: Could Eggnog Bring The Smiths Back Together? - Johnny Marr, Big Issue Preview

Johnny's a good egg, and no mistake.

P.

Not surprising news given that he's been slowly reissuing other albums. But still, welcome news on a Tuesday...

It will be interesting to see if Pashernate Love will still finish abruptly, or whether East West will be different to the original b-side.

Has the live version of There is a Place ever been heard / released before? Without PJLM I'm lost when it comes to working out this sort of stuff.

Dave