Morrissey on "Good Day New York" - Fox5NY (October 20, 2023)
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Morrissey performed Sure Enough, The Telephone Rings on the Fox5NY "Good Day New York" morning show (October 20, 2023). He then had an interview with the show's host: Rosanna Scotto.
Morrissey and Rosanna Scotto
Sure Enough, The Telephone Rings performance via Fox5NY's YouTube channel:
And full Rosanna Scotto interview:
Rosanna Scotto posted a rehearsal picture via the X platform:
This is notable as the drum head image is George Segal in "Ship Of Fools" (1965) - which was then changed to Germaine Greer (Oz Magazine, 1969) when live on air.
Morrissey wore a tie by Dries Van Noten:
Morrissey & tie
Transcript
Rosanna Scotto: The Smiths ("This Charming Man" playing). It's one of their most popular songs from their dominant run in the 80s. Loyal fans can expect the classics and Morrissey's endless solo hits as he wraps up his 40th anniversary tour at the United Palace in Washington Heights tonight. So nice to see you.
Very nice see you, very nice to be here.
RS: First of all, what's it like being back in New York City? And is there a reason why you chose this as the final leg of your tour?
No, there's no reason. It's always good to be here. It's exciting. And as you arrive, as you drive over the bridge and you arrive, it always has that special something about it. You think something's going to happen and it's going to be exciting. And I hope I'm right.
RS: So do you change your concert to the town that you're in?
No, never. Never. It isn't always the same, though. But you don't think about places and fashion, how you approach it. The songs are just the songs. And so forth. And people generally like them.
RS: I know that you're going to be singing some Smiths songs tonight. It's amazing, the band was together just a few years. You've had a much longer solo career than than The Smiths.
Yes, that's very true.
RS: Is that okay with people always kind of bringing up The Smiths with you?
It's interesting because they finished 38 years ago, I think it's 38 years more or less. So I'm very, very surprised. I mean, I've been in a few record stores the last few days, and I'm really surprised how they live on and their positioned and promoted. And it's really, really very touching. Very touching.
RS: Oh, that's nice. Meanwhile, your new music getting a lot of play. People want to hear more of it?
Yes me too, as well.
RS: I know this is a sore subject... we can go there and not go there...
Probably, no it's ok.
RS: Is it going to come out? Are we going to hear it anytime soon?
Well, I don't know how these stories are always boring for most people...
RS: (laughing) No, we all have drama in our lives.
I know we have drama, but this this album was recorded in January 2021 and Capitol signed it and didn't release it. But they're now prepared to give it back to me for a certain price. And it's been quite traumatic and quite sad. Because when you record something, you want it to be available immediately and it was very much of the time. For me, it was a very, very personal thing. And the fact that it hasn't been released has been torture.
RS: So do you want to give me or give us, all your fans out there, an idea of when we might hear it?
I've got no idea. It really depends on when they'll give it back to me and how long it takes and all that nonsense.
RS: But in the meantime, in the concert, you're you're singing some of the new stuff.
Yeah, and people really like it. People really like it.
RS: Can we talk about your songwriting process? Because, i mean, it's so intense. It's so relatable. Even the titles... can I talk about some of the titles? "I Am Not A Dog On A Chain". Even you laugh, right? "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" (slams phone).
Yes, well, i do. I absolutely do. I think it's a common sentiment. I think many people feel that way, I think they do. I mean, there might not say it, I do.
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