Tag Archives: Morrissey

Northern lads, guitars, drums and witty lyrics (Rousse)

‘Northern lads, guitars, drums and witty lyrics – that’s my kind of music’, I declared when the woman told me that she was a Morrissey fan. She couldn’t care less. She didn’t even react when I noted that the Scottish … Continue reading

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Shopping for Morrissey records with Piers Brosnan (Belle)

Living in post-apocalyptic Birmingham wasn’t as bad as it sounds. The most noticeable difference was an apparent lack of DIY skills in the general population. Windows and walls remained broken across the city. I travelled the streets in an American … Continue reading

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Morrissey ambition achieved (Rousse)

Morrissey accompanied TPR (or was it the other way around?) at an impromptu pub concert. I watched from a bench next to the bar, delighted to witness an ambition achieved.

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Disney millionaire discovers rare Morrissey album in Stockton-on-Tees (Rousse)

The mystery Morrissey album that I had been hunting for years finally turned up in the Stockton-on-Tees branch of HMV. The LP record sleeve confirmed that the female vocalist was Jacqui Abbott of the Beautiful South. I was all set … Continue reading

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Pet Shop Boys lose their crown to brainy guitar duo (Rousse)

Our friends BM and RG gave up successful careers in academia and law to become the biggest pop sensation since the Pet Shop Boys. Such was their popularity that MTV played their latest video on a continuous loop. Against a … Continue reading

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A mention of Morrissey and Rousse recruits (another) Facebook stalker

Newly-wed SL (was SJ) sang the praises of my husband to an audience that included her mother and me. I budged uncomfortably in my seat, taking care not to ram it into the table behind me. I’d already been told … Continue reading

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Lulu and Morrissey in surprising duet (Belle)

I was attempting to leave the function before the self congratulatory speeches when a global star of flamenco unexpectedly leapt onto the dancefloor. I was delighted until 250 overweight members of the public followed behind her. Then the spotlight illuminated … Continue reading

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