I won’t use the word “performance” as I know He doesn’t like it, and I must agree. At a Morrissey concert, there’s showmanship, glamour, and comical theatrics, but it never feels like a performance. It’s real and raw - His siren song calls to us, urging us ever forward in staggering, stuttered steps... no one else can … Continue reading Somewhere there’s a someone who can soothe me – a guest post by Trina Rain
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A hostage to kindness
I have been a chronic pain sufferer for around 24 years. My condition does not define me, but has had, and continues to have, a significant impact on my life. It is something I have had to learn to live with, and to manage, as best I can. It is very unlikely to ever go … Continue reading A hostage to kindness
The pleasure, the privilege, is mine
A couple of years ago I wrote about why Morrissey fans feel misrepresented. Well, nothing changes, this continues to be the case in the press, and I mostly try to ignore their nonsense. But regarding the recent lies suggesting that fans would like to see Morrissey ‘replaced’ by Rick Astley, I’ll start by stating the … Continue reading The pleasure, the privilege, is mine
Hammersmith, 21st September 2015
With live music concerts now on hold, we are left with only memories of happier times. And this show at Hammersmith Apollo five years ago remains one of my favorites. I wasn’t writing my blog at the time, but my head is still filled with so many memories and emotions from that night, I could … Continue reading Hammersmith, 21st September 2015
Wembley, 14th March 2020
After a few days at home in Leeds, recuperating from my trip to Cologne, I am ready to embark on my next Morrissey trip, this time to London. It is an unusal Morrissey trip in that my husband and son are accompanying me, grabbing an opportunity for a weekend excursion, and we all set off … Continue reading Wembley, 14th March 2020
Leeds, 6th March 2020
When I travelled to Canada to see Morrissey last year, a few people asked me if I thought he would ever do a show in the UK again. Each time, I reluctantly responded that I thought it was unlikely. But despite being able to say those words, I had never really come to terms with … Continue reading Leeds, 6th March 2020
Mid week on the playing fields
The world can be a pretty depressing place, and one of the biggest sources of depression for me has always been observing how utterly stupid people can be. And unfortunately, social media platforms provide a prime example of this. I have for some time been reflecting on how the treatment of Morrissey by the press, … Continue reading Mid week on the playing fields
The Guardian strikes again and again: why Morrissey fans feel so misrepresented
I gave up reading Guardian articles about Morrissey some time ago. But for some reason I did skim read Thursday’s article when it was brought to my attention. Perhaps I was intrigued by the originality of the headline. Things are starting to get a little confusing, since I’m sure they’ve published this exact same article … Continue reading The Guardian strikes again and again: why Morrissey fans feel so misrepresented
Happy in the haze of nostalgia?
It’s nearly 37 years since Morrissey’s career as a singer-songwriter began in earnest. He’s been a solo artist for around 31 of those years. That comprises a large percentage of his career, does it not? Yet the media continue to refer to him as ‘The former Smiths frontman’. Some don’t even bother to use the … Continue reading Happy in the haze of nostalgia?
To me you are a work of art
There’s a bridge if you’d like to go. It spans the tramline that runs from Altrincham to Manchester, just north of Stretford tram stop. You can access it from Kings Road, at around number 500, about 500 metres from where Morrissey once lived, at number 384. It’s difficult to imagine an uglier construction. The bridge … Continue reading To me you are a work of art
Adventures of a middle-aged Morrissey fan 