Johnny Marr (The Smiths) there is a light that... live 4K

[@NolalanD]

he has learned to use his voice nicely.

[@acrfactor]

Considering the burden of replace Morrissey he's doing a good job.

[@mfpendle]

Agreed - he's proof that you can improve your voice through practice. He used to be be painful to listen to, but now he's great.

[@joshs100]

his guitar too

[@jaymueller2418]

Totally serviceable, I agree.

[@markt5493]

Kind of like Noel G. He has developed into a pretty strong singer.

[@kirkreynolds8505]

The heart of the Smiths, and great on his own.

[@MarlboroughBlenheim1]

No no no. The Smiths were more than the sun of the parts. Don’t forget the person who wrote the words.

[@austin78993]

They're both great on their own. But they're unbeatable together. Squash the beef boys!

[@acrfactor]

Absolutely!

[@dep1001]

@@austin78993 YES!

[@anghskw2683]

@@MarlboroughBlenheim1 and Marr wrote the instrumental.

[@michaelsena4484]

Have you ever not wanted a song to ever end

[@acrfactor]

as the "light" it should never "goes out" indeed

[@azynkron]

Ever heard of "repeat"?

[@brunokoch672]

Honestly: in 1986 I recorded a 120min tape just with this track

[@Debagio]

A very gifted guitarist, songwriter and all-round gent. Always looks genuinely excited to be on stage and not doing it just to pay the rent.

[@acrfactor]

You are absolutely right!

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

I very much doubt that Mr Marr pays rent lol

[@l.almeida6399]

Really true. Lord Marr loves what he does: play, sing and entertain the audience. That is the essence of the Artist (with a big A).

[@Debagio]

@@TheGalwayFarmer Indeed. Figure of speech. 🙂

[@someblokecalleddave1]

That must be so rewarding to have the audience sing your song back to you like that, brought me to tears.

[@acrfactor]

For sure it should be

[@zachnora1919]

4:25-5:10 That guitar riff never gets old!!

[@acrfactor]

as good as in the first day

[@MegaThrasher95]

I could listen to that all day tbh

[@khoiminh9852]

Beautiful melody

[@LesBrucalifsMedia]

That’s not a riff, that’s a solo

[@basti_marr]

@LesBrucalifsMedia not a solo but an arpeggio which can also be a riff

[@enarbee1153]

Johnny is a light that will never go out

[@cwbrooks5329]

When I grow up I want to be this guy.

[@acrfactor]

What a legitimate ambition. He's the best

[@papafoundry5537]

Impossible. Not even Johnny Marr grew up to be Johnny Marr.

[@acrfactor]

@@papafoundry5537 Right! There can be only one...

[@cwbrooks5329]

@@papafoundry5537 Dude, don't kill my dream.

[@altarseni4553]

👍👍👍 good dream..

[@daveprice8179]

Never has a guitar looked and sounded cooler on a human being!!!! The best ever

[@acrfactor]

So true...

[@andreadiotallevi5780]

This comment is perfect

[@susancarothers3382]

I cried when I heard this song live. Honestly I was on the verge the entire show. Never thought I would hear this song performed live

[@acrfactor]

It's very emotional

[@juanferauddavila]

It’s amazing how he keeps the magic of the song while playing it live.

[@acrfactor]

Indeed, great version!

[@priscilla9115]

I cannot put into words how much I love Johnny Marr

[@acrfactor]

You're not the only one...

[@anniebee6768]

@@acrfactor loved Johnny forever. Love M but he’s such a bitch. Leaves his fans disappointed at shows. Not nice ☹️

[@kevculmstock1]

this song is like a warm blanket.

[@lehnsvier1971]

Especially with his voice

[@paulnesbitt9473]

No one looks more comfortable on the guitar than Johnny Marr...

[@acrfactor]

He's the master!

[@fortnitepros8025]

Never expected Marr to nail the vocals so much. In fact he sounds better than Morrissey does today.

[@allegrifan]

Nice one

[@matthewmaurysmith2486]

LOL I would not go that far but I do agree that he has a good job singing The Smiths songs.

[@kenmiller5515]

Better than Moz? Put down the crackpipe.

[@trotskyite1]

Now now

[@martinbosch8022]

He makes it very good.. 🎶👍

[@inakism]

Now imagine if this had Moz´s voice Such a shame they aint together anymore, Moz´s vocals and Johnny´s guitar are a perfect match

[@acrfactor]

I'm with you Nacho. We're so sorry that they split...

[@Steve326]

@@acrfactor We still have Marr,more than enough,stunning show here!

[@LaughingStock_]

You underestimate Rourke and Joyce. Return to The Smiths' catalogue and listen - really listen - to the astonishing rhythm section.

[@politicachata1164]

@@LaughingStock_ you stated the essencial here. O' course Morrissey and Marr blah blah blah, but what about the extremengly sensitive kitchen of Rourke and Joyce...?

[@Tyrannosaurine]

I gotta say, at this point, knowing what we know about Mozz and having seen Marr live, I would genuinely almost prefer a Joyce/Rourke/Marr lineup without the bastard. Love those old records, but feel considerably better giving Johnny my money than our lost old friend Steven. He certainly wrote some of my personal favorite lyrics ever, but to answer the OP’s question with another question… Now imagine this beautiful scene ruined by Morrissey using his platform to progress divisive far right rhetoric. Because we all know who he is, what he does, and it’s not likely that my vision of things would be far from the truth.

[@Ivan-ud8op]

Marr during the smiths is by far my favorite composer but Morrissey's vocal melodies & lyrics are what made Smiths songs more than just songs. Love them both and dread the day either leave this world.

[@acrfactor]

The vocals are also very important in a song, and they were a perfect match...

[@dfpguitar]

Morrissey is a lifetime dickhead troll, his statements have included racism as well as other intentionally offensive stuff. But I do know what you mean, much of the distinctive idiosyncrasies of the smiths vocal parts are probably only the way they are because of his personality.

[@Ivan-ud8op]

@@dfpguitar yup yup so at the end of the day, glad he's the person he is :)

[@bordercollie1140]

@@dfpguitar, may Satan have mercy on your soul.

[@pieter5101]

@@bordercollie1140 May Satan not have mercy on yours.

[@miguelmelo8735]

he sings beautifully...Crystal clear Voice....so talented man!

[@anretana]

it's so beautiful to see his little then growing wider smile while he's playing this

[@itaintmebabe714]

The living legend, Johnny Marr

[@acrfactor]

Indeed!

[@leonardjohnny67]

His use of notes is exquisite. Saw him at The Hacienda in 1983 age 16, I hadn’t seen much, but never seen anything like him. Melody just floods out of him.

[@hordman]

Had a chance to see Johnny Marr recently in concert with The Killers. He was excellent, really had a great vibe and you can tell he really enjoyed performing for the audience. Glad I got a chance to see him live. Performed several of his own hits and a couple of Smiths songs. Came back on stage with Killers for the encore and performed this song.

[@Spike1967]

Sucked for me...they were in Ft Worth, TX and I did not hear about it until the day it was taking place. :(

[@molkoactivity5016]

coolest guy ever

[@acrfactor]

and a very kind person

[@aaronwong3679]

The greatest indie tune of all time, when I went to Salford lads club it was magical and the smiths room was amazing my Mrs was like why you so excited to walk down coronation Street to the famous green door and now she knows why she loves the smiths, Marr and morrisey as much as me now.

[@acrfactor]

Unmissable for someone who visit Manchester...

[@aaronwong3679]

It is being from Brum love visiting Manchester

[@conorsmith8551]

I'm going to need to do this next time in Manchester. Like when I was in Edinburgh I wanted to go to the underpass used in trainspotting when rentons getting chased. Eventually I found it after searching for a half hour lol My ex at the time didn't get why I wanted to find it so much. BECAUSE ITS ICONIC

[@gongbuhan5836]

This man is immortal.

[@acrfactor]

Should have a statue...

[@davidhollifield1661]

Johnny friggin Marr. Guitar wizard and now a lead singer. The man!

[@acrfactor]

For sure!

[@michaelclark5732]

He closed with this at Glastonbury 2019. He was great!

[@acrfactor]

What a better way to close the set than this anthem.

[@bradley_Bradley]

Yea Johnny played this when I saw him up close on Sept 30, 2018. Awesome and amazing show

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Top bloke!

[@gentillygirl545]

In my adage, I feel I like this better. He is beautiful.

[@AndreBalaio]

Thank you, Johnny, for reminding me that I wasn't wrong when I was a teenager in the 80's and The Smiths were my favorite band.

[@sealbaby1]

He sounds amazing! Love this song

[@acrfactor]

Thanks Lynn. It sure sounds!

[@kawasaki983]

I'm 15 years old again......! Thank's Johnny.....

[@johnnytidoyjimenea480]

Very good johnny your the best band johnny.

[@giancarlobettucci5840]

Marr and Morrissey....simply number 1!!!!!For ever....

[@acrfactor]

How good it will be if they reunited...

[@rooannaroo446]

He was indeed made for this…

[@TheNextGeneration098]

Johnny Marr is a genius

[@acrfactor]

Indeed!!!

[@jimprother3054]

What a gift Johnny Marr has. Brilliant.

[@acrfactor]

He's the best!

[@gentillygirl545]

He is like a graceful angel.

[@JEAN-PHILIPPESCHMIDT-GENGHINI]

Fabulous Flashing Fingers...thank you Mister Johnny Melody's Marr 🎸

[@jonathangammond3019]

When other guitarists play Johnny's tunes, the sound is just so leaden in comparison. He's in another league.

[@ugd884r]

One of the most melodic Smiths tunes - love it

[@acrfactor]

Indeed!!!

[@martinbosch8022]

Great song, great guitarist,... fulfilling... 🎶👍💕

[@tenebrismustdie]

love how the bass adds that melody to the song...

[@dn9597]

Morrissey's a great singer, but Johnny Marr isn't bad at all! Love his versions of the Smiths' songs!!!

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

He wrote all the songs Morrissey the words

[@TheLovee4musicc]

Steffan Hoffmann they both wrote together, but morrisseys voice belongs to that song because it feels right

[@noiseterrorcodes]

version of the smiths ????? johnny fucking marr is the smiths

[@Lewisjls]

Great Singer , he can't sing as good as me i'm 80.

[@ryanpeacock9004]

Morrisey was a great singer and lyricist, but Marr is a legendary guitarist and a fantastic singer in his own right.

[@cosmicactivity299]

Legend, Johnny Marr

[@martinbosch8022]

I love his guitar - sound... 💕🎶

[@unicajamalaga2]

Интересно какую примочку использует? Вроде не слышно особых искажений звука Но какой сочный и мелодичный саунд просто прелесть 😍

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Go on Johnny lad !

[@chrisgiof3459]

WE LOVE YOU JOHNNY F@CKING MARR.....

[@melissabrait]

Love you Johnny Marr

[@acrfactor]

We all do!

[@ThiamArt]

one of the best songs ever

[@Gordies-World]

What a legend Johnny is. Man, for so many years!! Thank you Johnny for that performance and to arcfator! Subscribed!

[@acrfactor]

Cheers. I agree 100% with you, and besides being such a star, he's very accessible. I waited for him at the end of the concert and he was very kind to chat, take pictures and sign records. Such a nice guy...

[@simonkubelec6352]

Great voice, and a huge guitar player!

[@acrfactor]

The best!

[@cswift6034]

The greatest smiths performance I’ve seen

[@willparker9235]

God I love the way he smiles at the audience

[@matthewplaneprocess1010]

Good for him. Johnny always comes across as a good bloke in all of his interviews.

[@Janine.Najarian]

He deserves all of this bless him so much

[@Qbm2109]

It's a great pleasure hear to Johnny Marr

[@emilioreig4875]

Maestro Johnny! 🎼🎸😎

[@acrfactor]

Maestro and Master!

[@WSStreit]

Wow, Johnny sounds incredible.

[@lucalone]

the king of guitar-pop guitar playing^ unique style!

[@acrfactor]

Smply the best

[@whittaks215]

Salford, what a beautiful city.

[@barricadeish]

City of Salford brilliant 🙂🙂🙂

[@danpreston564]

My boss is from Salford. She begs to differ.

[@nikolevorvolakou6195]

I love you Johnny marr!!!!!!Best guitarist ever!!!

[@acrfactor]

You bet!

[@johnp.noblejr.7214]

Saw him in London in 2015 and this was the encore song. The crowd went bonkers (especially is 50 yr olds)! Just a fantastic concert.

[@acrfactor]

It's kind of natural. He's such a great performer

[@liveonbootleg7337]

Fantastic. What a tuned crowd!

[@akmalnizam8419]

Wow! Amazing! Jonny can sing! Wow beautiful

[@markphillips709]

Greatest. Song. Ever. Recorded.

[@acrfactor]

No. Doubt.

[@victorrodriguez5765]

Grande Johnny Marr (ex Smiths)............saludos de Peru...

[@helmiabdullah2271]

The one and only,...legend himself.... Mr.Jhonny Marr

[@philippeberaud358]

As much as i like Marr, truly, people must stop to say he was the heart of the Smiths. Saw, Smith in concert, saw Morrisey alone, saw Marr. Please people, take charisma, voice, emotions. No contest Morrisey has go it hands down. Long life to Marr, morrisey and who know.. the Smiths one day.

[@gentillygirl545]

Beautiful

[@robbiepeterh]

Better singer than I expected.

[@erichanhauser3190]

Thank heaven for this man.

[@adamluck7865]

so good

[@Antonio-ob2bk]

The moment I die …… I want this in the air

[@johnsalmon7071]

Wow I didn’t know he can sing that good. I love this guy! I’ve always known his guitar playing to be beautiful

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

This is gorgeous!

[@acrfactor]

Thanks!

[@このりこなり]

こんな綺麗な音色でギターを奏でる人はいない。世界一好きなギタリスト。

[@guitardedmaniac]

I love the synthesizers!

[@seanokeefe703]

Fantastic

[@acrfactor]

Thanks

[@bryan1234smith]

This...is...AWESOME!😊😊😊😊

[@acrfactor]

Thanks!

[@pamcm1098]

I've seen Johnny live seven times since The Messenger, and 4:19 gets me every time. Never gets old.

[@angelorigo]

Thank you for sharing your light with all the humanity

[@acrfactor]

And the light will never goes out....

[@jeffreydouglass7112]

At the UC Theatre in Berkeley a couple years ago, he said “alright you’re gonna wanna get your phones out” and tore into this. Charming! Indeed!

[@mikepeytonmusic]

This played automatically in the background and I thought wow, Morrissey sounds great live for a change...

[@acrfactor]

This is a really nice version...

[@stuartbrown3758]

Well this is going to be on repeat for the rest of my life.

[@acrfactor]

It deserves! It's such a great song...

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

I was never a Smiths fan... but this has definitively converted me! JM has such a good sound...tight groovy band too! Damn... that breakdown at 3:00 with the guitar riff and the crowd singing... goosebumps moment!!!

[@acrfactor]

Glad to know that this performance may have changed your mind :)

[@DMC33]

Great sound

[@acrfactor]

Thanks DMC

[@stevenvince6124]

The Man Is A God...

[@Guilhermeabcd]

beautiful

[@Liamers95]

Wow.. incredible from marr!!

[@JCNegri]

True Rock & Roll Hero.

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Incredible artist and yes "There is a light that never goes out"

[@acrfactor]

For sure...

[@jowheeler6104]

fantastic version played tonight at king Georges Hall Blackburn, Johnny and his fellow band members were absolutely spectacular, loved every single second of the gig x

[@catynnanieto5823]

Legend 😘😍for ever the smiths in my heart

[@acrfactor]

Yours and mine ;)

[@acidfz1031]

Sounds ... it is the sound! Yeah!

[@fernandobustos6699]

no one like Johnny, just perfect as always!!

[@acrfactor]

As a matter of fact...

[@danilosouflamengoecampeaom7983]

The Smiths sempre ✌ uma das melhores bandas dos anos 80 saudações The Smiths 🖑🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@conorsmith8551]

Johnny FUCKING Marr. Simply amazing.

[@acrfactor]

Yes sir!

[@315Bodhi17]

Mar's music is a comfortable way to spend time.....the essential ingredient of today.

[@acrfactor]

Absolutely right!

[@cobrakan100]

Johnny Marr assim como Morrissey fizeram um grande trabalho na história do Rock internacional. São dois ícones. Grandes artistas. Johnny Marr as well as Morrissey did a great job in international rock history. They are two icons. Great artists.

[@Crankyauldshite132]

Ohh to see them together again .... perfection (we can but hope) 🎵🎶🎼