There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - 2011 Remaster

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I never, never want to go home

The Smiths' classic “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” is a sacred song by now, one that makes fans across the globe join hands and mope together. The song was the second single off of The Smiths' 1986 "The Queen Is Dead" album (although released as a single six years after the album was released). The song became The Smiths' second song to top BBC Radio One DJ John Peel’s Festive Fifty poll in his 1986 edition. As a single, the song reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. The song has been referenced in multiple works of art, such as the novel Trains… read more
The Smiths' classic “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” is a sacred song by now, one that makes fans across the globe join hands and mope tog… read more
The Smiths' classic “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” is a sacred song by now, one that makes fans across the globe join hands and mope together. The song was the second single… 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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