Happy birthday to Morrissey, who turns turned 49 today yesterday. To celebrate, we could go the easy route and throw some Smiths videos together, or even some of the highlights of his solo career. But what would Morrissey want for his birthday? What would make him happiest, and properly thank him for all the (emotional) misery and (musical) joy he’s provided over the years?
A Spanish-language cover of one of his most famous songs!
The Sweet and Tender Hooligans have been paying tribute to Moz since 1996, and, in some cases, provide a more reasonable facsimile of classic Morrissey than the original does these days.
Sadly, “Esta Luz Nunca Se Apagará” is (as far as I know) the only track they perform in Spanish, but you just can’t go wrong with a Morrissey tribute act, can you? I mean, he even has the awkward dancing down.
Happy birthday, Morrissey. May all your dreams come true.
Sweet and Tender Hooligans [Official site]
Que raro!
How you managed to get through a Morrissey birthday post without dragging this clip into it, I do not know:
You’re a strong man and far more impervious to the temptation of obvious references than I.
Yer a day late. Morrissey was born on May 22.
Emokids, attack!
I give my best to the Pope of Mope.
His birthday is the 22nd.
My brother’s birthday is today, however.
@clevername @NickEddy: I have a Moz-loving friend whose birthday is today so he’ll gladly accept your well wishes and Morrissey clips.
In my defense, I was in a mild coma until this morning , so I missed the 22nd entirely.
@Dan Gibson: it’s serious
omg I need a customized Morrissey Dodger’s T-shirt
i wonder if these dudes do Ouija Board
I think they do. (I’ve seen them twice.)
I really, really wanted to make it to the Sweet and Tender Hooligans show last night but I couldn’t pass up Cluster. It’s cool though, José knows I’d love to see him… for like the 5th time
See also: The Sons and Heirs: [www.myspace.com] They are genuinely amazing (especially their lead singer, Ronnissey. He makes the band).
i saw the Smiths 3 times.
i met moz twice.
i saw girlfriend in a coma at khyber a few weeks ago – not bad.
i used to like the salford lads, although the guitarist was a bit ‘odd.’
i hope sweet & tender hoolies play philadelphia in 2008!
Any lingering respect or admiration I had for Monsieur Morrissey vanished when I heard the Warlock Pinchers, er, tribute? It’s called, “Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse”.