posted by davidt on Monday May 26 2003, @05:15PM
Neil G writes:

NEWS JUST IN!
Janice Long on BBC Radio 2 has just read out a fax from Morrissey (signed by him) to say words to the following effect (not precise transcription).

'To all 12 people in the UK who are interested, I would like to let you know that I have signed to Attack on the Sanctuary label. Have begun recording my first album in 40 years. Please dedicate (something) to my nephews Sam and Johnny and say hi to everyone that knows me.'

Janice Long then played 'The world is full...' from last year's Radio 2 session.

As I said, not 100% accurate transcription but I think most of the details are there. Pretty funny stuff served with a nice dollop of trademark self-deprecation.

Best wishes to all. Neil G, London, England.
posted by davidt on Monday May 26 2003, @09:00AM
Under The Influence - a compilation of Morrissey's inspirations, is released on May 26, 2003 (UK), June 10, 2003 (US). Post your reviews/info regarding this release in the comments section below.
posted by davidt on Monday May 26 2003, @09:00AM
spawned monster writes:

In issue 3 of the new music magazine BANG, 2 Moz related stories on the same page!

1) Stephen Malkmus (formerly of Pavement) speaks of his next album: "Celebrity guests are a good thing if they're fucking amazing singers or something. I'd love to have Shirley Collins . . . and maybe Keith Richards, Morrissey, a couple of Super Furry Animals - they can come along." What a strange studio session that would be!!
2)Entitled "Back to the old house", this is probably old news, but I'll mention it anyway: "Morrissey has signed a new UK record deal with Sanctuary - the music group which now owns Rough Trade, The Smiths' old label... An insider at Sanctuary admitted: " Yeah, he signed last week. He'll be recording for us soon - just don't quote me on it."

And don't forget the NME Smiths special on June 7th.

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fut also writes:

Sanctuary Records Mailing List
I signed up for Sanctuary Records mailing list and it took me to this registration page that has a bunch of checkboxes next to bands you want to know more information about... one of them is Morrissey. Just thought you might like to know, or maybe you already do?

Sanctuary Records Mailing List
posted by davidt on Monday May 26 2003, @09:00AM
Richard de Pesando writes:

There has been renewed interest in The Grave Maurice after the announcement of the 'Under The Influence" CD - and I see a few people have been asking where the pub is. Yeah - its a great picture, yes its a pub on the Whitechapel Road with a huge history and associations to the development of the East End myth, but its is NOT the pub it used to be - that pic was taken in 1995 - shortly after the Maurice changed hands - if you go in there now you are likely to get your bag snatched, its not funny or clever and the landlord isn't interested in Morrissey fans. [more]

The Grave Maurice, October 2002. Photo: Scott Thomas
Click to enlarge

posted by davidt on Monday May 26 2003, @09:00AM
Torr Leonard writes:

July 2003 issue of Spin, Thom Yorke of Radiohead on the cover

While talking about Thom Yorke being a gymnast in high school, Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien says "It's like how Morrissey was a great long-distance runner in high school - nobody knows that, either". Later on the article says that The Smiths are one of the bands top two influences, whom all 5 members love unequivocally.
posted by davidt on Monday May 26 2003, @09:00AM
Torr Leonard writes:

http://www.angelfire.com/indie/babyshambles5/LotsOfSongs.mp3
55 seconds into the file you will hear The Libertines cover "Jeane".

Also at http://www.babyshambles.org/media/lots215.mp3
4:23 Son of a gun - The La's
7:00 Deep pile dreams - Ian Brown
16:00 Well I Wonder - The Smiths
16:30 Rubber Ring - The Smiths
17:40 Everyday Is Like Sunday - Morrissey
18:20 Guns of Brixton - The Clash
19:15 Timeless melody - The La's
20:25 Huckleberry Grove - Ocean Colour Scene
21:25 What a waster (different lyrics)
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