As a huge huge fan of The Smiths, the question dearly hurts. But at the same time, I feel obliged to share the information. So here you go...
Morissey is the lyricist and vocalist of the Smiths. He is regarded as an important innovator in terms of independent music. Many consider him as one of the most influential artists ever. The band, the Smiths is regarded by many music critics as the most important alternative rock band from the indie music scene in the 1980's.
Both Morissey and The Smiths were not superstars commercially. I am not sure if they wanted to be. But what they have is an unbelievable cult following. And their influence to modern day rock and punk music is astonishing. The Stone Roses, Blur, Oasis, The Killers and Radiohead call The Smiths as major influence. Even Pinoy bands like the Eraserheads or Orange Lemons cite The Smiths as their musical idol.
So how do we introduce The Smiths to the generation born after the disband in 1987?
Well, thanks to the wonderful movie, (500) days of summer, Generation Y gets to appreciate the music of the Smiths.
The most popular single of Morissey here in the Philippines would have to be this early 90's hit The More You Ignore Me(The Closer I Get). Though critics and staunch Morissey fans would argue that his best hits would be Everyday is Like Sunday and Sudehead.
The most popular song of The Smiths in the Philippine music scene, would have to be Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. It became popular in 1984, at the height of the New Wave Music Movement. During the time, when New Wave music was upbeat and carefree, The Smiths released a hit about being miserable. And the GenX related really well.
Ironically, the biggest charting hit by The Smiths is the 1992 song This Charming Man, released after the broke up and as part of their Best of Part I album.
So there you go...Iconic Rock Band The Smiths in one blog post.
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