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Oh Manchester, so much to answer for

"Suffer Little Children", the 11th and last song from The Smiths' debut album the smiths, is about the Moors murders that took place on Saddleworth Moor in Lancashire on the outskirts of Greater Manchester from 1963 to 1965. The murders were carried out by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley who were in a relationship at the time. When the truth emerged about the fate of the missing children, the nation's grief was matched by its hatred for Brady and Hindley. The song was originally released as a track on the band's debut album in February 1984 but did not cause a hu… read more
"Suffer Little Children", the 11th and last song from The Smiths' debut album the smiths, is about the Moors murders that took place o… read more
"Suffer Little Children", the 11th and last song from The Smiths' debut album the smiths, is about the Moors murders that took place on Saddleworth Moor in Lancashire on t… read more

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The Smiths were an English band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band comprised singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene. When asked about the group's name, Morrissey explained: "It was the most ordinary name and I thought it was time the ordinary folk of the world showed their faces." "Smith" happens to be the most common surname in England. The Smiths were unique in that they never used artwo… read more
The Smiths were an English band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band comprised singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. They are r… read more
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