FIRST TIME HEARING The Smiths - How soon Is now REACTION

FIRST TIME HEARING The Smiths - How soon Is now REACTION
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[@LearnToRefine]

The Smiths, Depeche Mode and The Cure all understood that every day can't be Disney movies and rainbows. Sometimes you need to express some dark emotions and angst. The Smiths: "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore"

[@petercourtien4581]

You tell ‘em! 🙌🏻🔥

[@MrFriiy]

Echo and the Bunnymen or Souixie and the Banshees.

[@pattyestrada6]

@harmonywisdom I love this.

[@Jabberwok28]

Killing Joke.

[@MrFriiy]

@@Jabberwok28 Yes, “Killing Joke”!

[@JoTracy]

Amber is so spot in in her understanding of the meaning of the lyrics being about crippling shyness. Brilliant 👏

[@NS-ie2ld]

Yes, she caught it right away. Very impressive!

[@boltfever16]

The Smiths are a deep rabbit hole. Amazing songs. Try This Charming Man or The Boy with the Thorn in side. the Waterboys are another great 80’s b And

[@NS-ie2ld]

The lead singer Morrisey also has an impressive list of solo songs particularly from the Viva Hate and Bona Drag albums

[@thomsevilla4956]

Amber gets it!

[@martinscott-reed5379]

Amber has a wonderful feeling for the interpretation of lyrics. That's not something that can be taught, that is purely down to understanding the human condition.

[@hellokimmy68]

I was 16 in 1984 when I saw this on MTV for the first time and I can say that it literally changed my life. Almost 40 years later and I don't think I'll ever get tired of this song. Depeche Mode, New Order, the Smiths, the Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Echo and the Bunnymen....I would not be who I am today without these bands.

[@Laniefj]

In 1984 I gave birth to twins. Lol. I don't think I've ever heard this song. It's 100% 80's.

[@danomatthews7498]

Try Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before, by The Smiths. That is my favorite by them.

[@hellokimmy68]

@@danomatthews7498 They have so many amazing songs. Shakespeare's Sister and Girl Afraid are two of my other favorites, but it's hard to choose. Pretty much all of Louder Than Bombs got me through college.

[@AB-MELB]

@@danomatthews7498 My fave too

[@Brianwright808]

I think you're about a year older than me, but I feel the same way. I played this for my daughter and she liked it. I still play the album, "The Queen Is Dead" all the time. Ahhh, the 80's. Magic.

[@John-tr5hn]

The Smiths were definitely one of the most influential bands of the '80s. They form a holy trinity with the Cure and Depeche Mode.

[@autumnfairy15]

Yessss holy trinity!

[@aaronmartinez5029]

Siouxsie and the Banshees over Depeche Mode for me

[@SherlockHolmez]

What about Joy Division/New Order? Honestly, it’s more than a trinity

[@michellehabachi1863]

Yes!!! 💯

[@justinsossa2957]

Killing joke destroys all those groups

[@carlburnett5986]

I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like this record. It’s not just one of the best 80s songs, it’s one of the best of all time. Also listen to There is a light that never goes out, heaven knows I’m miserable now, William it was really nothing, this charming man, bigmouth strikes again, plus solo Morrissey, suedehead, every day is like Sunday

[@mccdiy6978]

Suedehead…SOOOO good!

[@kadenbeck1994]

Try the song...BIG MOUTH STRIKES AGAIN. I love it!!!

[@razberrysky12]

No, I totally understand Jay's reaction. His image of 80's is the amazing synth pop and the flashy colorful fashions that most people think of the 80's.. I was a teenager then, so I'm a big fan of a lot of Smith's songs. But for the first-time listener, this could sound a bit boring and drab!!!

[@graysonpitman8959]

Back to the old house

[@malkamusik]

This has such an iconic sound to it. It really was ahead of its time.

[@AB-MELB]

Just like Joy Division was something different that is still a classic today.

[@Xman156]

Guys, this is 80s post-punk music, an alternative rock form. It's a genre you haven't tapped into until now. It's an acquired taste, but I love it! There are tons of groups of this genre in the 80s. For a more upbeat sounding song in the genre, check out Lips Like Sugar by Echo and the Bunnymen. Also, listen to this song again but the longer version (available in lyrics only). Pretend you're in an 80s underground punk/goth club in NYC with music like this playing in an eerie smoked filled room. Submerge yourself in that environment, then you will appreciate it more!

[@mistymangham4410]

Post Punk is probably my favorite genre.. and you are right they need to dive heavily into Post Punk.

[@matthewhudson5685]

Don't forget "Killing Moon"!!

[@AB-MELB]

I just suggested Siouxsie and the Banshees, although I am not sure these guys are ready to go too alternative

[@rbash]

Well said, this is spot on. One of my most vivid 80s memories is dancing to this in a tiny SF club just off Broadway, strobe lights alternating with darkness, and that crazy sound like a car horn speeding past in the night. It was awesome and also a reaction to what felt at the time like the shallowness and softness of the 70s. I have a huge love for that music, too - but there was a whole range of emotions and experiences that disco, soft rock, and the rest of Top 40 radio never spoke to. It could be angry, dark, moody, weird, alienated, ironic, techo[phobic/philic], and more. For me, that's where a band like this comes in, or early Talking Heads, or the Elvis Costello/Joe Jackson/Graham Parker triumvirate, or smaller names like Jim Carroll Band or Romeo Void. Cars by Gary Newman, One of Our Submarines by Thomas Dolby. Or a ton of others we could all name. The 80's wasn't only bright colors and synthpop. Y'all who were there probably know what I mean.

[@philipb2378]

@@AB-MELB Actually, I think they would LOVE "Peek a Boo" especially if they could find the "Razormaid" 12 inch vinyl copy. I have it in near mint condition in my collection.

[@Cadinho93]

This song which guitarist Johnny Marr described as The Smiths "most enduring record" is about their frontman Morrissey's crippling shyness. It has since become an anthem for the alienated and socially isolated. Also, Johnny Marr is a stellar guitarist, textures and tones unlike any other player.

[@aimee_susan]

Johnny Marr is one of the most underrated guitar players ever.

[@b62boom1]

@@aimee_susan he's one of the reasons I learned to play and get in bands back in the 90's. I absolutely love his jangly style. Him and John Squire from the Stone Roses changed my life.

[@aimee_susan]

@@b62boom1 I love this! The Edge is up there for me too.

[@5yearsout]

Loved his work with Modest Mouse .

[@julien2231]

@@5yearsout i didnt know hw was with modest mouse but it explains their sound!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

These guys influenced so many 90’s bands, which is why they honestly sound like they’re from the 90’s.

[@wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065]

I'm 55, was a shy alienated teenager when I first heard The Smiths on college radio and this was the song that finally made me feel like I wasn't alone. Unlike all the CRAP on MTV, this band, along with VERY early REM made me feel like I had place in this world. First time I saw them live in 85 at the Boston Opera House I was shocked when I suddenly began crying as Morrisey took the stage.

[@Telegrm..Rob_Squad_Reactions0]

Great Fan 👍 Dm Me Got you something 🎁🎁....🏆

[@anenglishlife7210]

Have you seen Morrissey's recent performance at the Manchester O2 Arena? Bonfire of teenagers? ..I felt like crying..he's just The Man and still going strong...saying the unsayable in the midst of political correctness and just not giving a damn at all 😊😊

[@michellereed7303]

@@anenglishlife7210 RobertSmith is hitting me this way now...some amazing recent concerts they have up on youtube right now. Was never a big fan in the 80s...but man, he sounds so good...and authentic right now!

[@rullmourn1142]

This song - which guitarist, Johnny Marr, described as The Smiths' "most enduring record" - is about their frontman Morrissey's crippling shyness. It has since become an anthem for the alienated and socially isolated.

[@stefanovalenti5569]

The Smiths dealt a lot with how out of place you often feel when you're an adolescent. That really struck a chord with so many people.

[@gwencampbell4345]

If you were 16 and full of teenaged angst the Smiths and Morrissey's solo stuff was so very relatable

[@jeffmorse645]

Its relatable to a 23 year old in 1984 when I first heard them on their US debut album. It was a revelation. I felt like finally a band actually got me.

[@boltfever16]

“I am the son and the heir…of a shyness that is criminally vulgar” great lyrics

[@bobthebear1246]

Not only is "How Soon Is Now?" the best song The Smiths ever did, this is one of the greatest songs ever recorded in all of modern music history. This is literally one of my Top 50 favorite songs of all-time. This song is an entire vibe, and is vastly influential across several genres, especially Post-Punk, Alternative New Wave and Alternative Rock. I know you guys don't do any Wikipedia research - although you damn well should - but if you do any on this song, there is an entire Wikipedia article devoted to this song and how it was composed, written and recorded. When you read that, you will really appreciate "How Soon Is Now?" a lot more. The short version is how this song came about is nothing short of pure musical fucking genius. The Smiths may have only been around for 5 years and recorded 4 albums, but nearly all of those albums were rated very highly and the only one that wasn't was still rated well. They have been and remain an extremely influential band, and they will be remembered for generations to come.

[@jonathanslyker2536]

I think you two may be a bit too happy for this type of music, but trust me, if you suffer from depression or anxiety it's a wonderful way to ease the pain. Sometimes you just need to hear that you're not alone. It's a great song and quite beautiful if only for that. However it's great musically and lyrically as well. You picked the right one, maybe just not what you needed at the moment.

[@tycoon7300]

Ha Ha....Great comment. :) They are too happy. So true.

[@2isceez]

The way he laughs when she mentions crippling shyness, they have no idea🤣

[@Oxley016]

I'd say This Charming Man, The Boy With The Thorn In His Side or There Is A Light That Never Goes Out would have been much better first listen/introductory songs for The Smiths even though I love this one as well.

[@spykatt]

@@2isceez True. Some people can not imagine being shy, while others of us know nothing but that.

[@Lee-bv6iv]

Jesus Christ, this is such a spot-on comment.

[@xoxxobob61]

This Song was the "ANGST" Anthem of the Youth in the 80's and is considered a Classic. If you grew up in the 80's you couldn't escape this song or it's meaning. It hit a nerve for many when it was released.

[@spectreharlequin]

The Smiths are one of those very influential bands like The Pixies. The next song by The Smith should definitely be "There is a light that never goes out"

[@Happyheretic2308]

Last Night I Dreamed …

[@risenfromthepyre]

Knowing Morrisey it would be the light that never goes out..'"oh no it's only a train coming towards me and I'm stuck on the tracks aagain...lalalala"....actually I hope by now he's gotten some good meds..

[@ParagonRex]

Jack the Ripper

[@fotoviano]

if Rob did an eyebrow raise on these lyrics ...

[@erikvanhespen3464]

Exactly. Goodness knows if he listened to Asleep, TIALTNGO, PPLMLMGWIW, and holy crap Meat is Murder. I fear it would not go well. :)

[@mysticmavens811]

I was a shy 15 year old when this song came out - it was my anthem. “You go and you stand on your own, and you leave on your own, and you go home and you cry and you want to die.” Who hasn’t felt like that at one point in their life? Morrissey was SO ahead of his time. It would be criminal if you didn’t explore the Smiths catalog. I am 51 and they remain my favorite band of all time. I would start with anything off the “Hatful of Hollow” album.

[@moononastick8628]

This is a total 80s anthem. The Smiths are the much edgier side of the 80s like The Cure, Depeche Mode, Joy Division etc. They were all ahead of their time and paved the way for the 90s guitar wave. The Smith’s most famous songs are probably This Charming Man and Bigmouth Strikes Again but their albums are iconic.

[@louishegarty761]

"How soon is now" is one in million. Open your ears. Love you guys

[@jeffpawlinski3210]

The look on Jay's face was priceless! I'd love to see Jay's reaction to "Girlfriend in a Coma" and "Hairdresser on Fire" The Smiths and their lead singer Morrissey's songs are moody and LEGENDARY!

[@peterandjunko]

Can’t wait for Morrisseys next album in 2023- “Bonfire of Teenagers”. Fits right in with those other titles you mentioned.

[@petercourtien4581]

If a double decker bus killed the both of us…🤣

[@jeffmorse645]

@@petercourtien4581 One of the most beautiful songs ever written. I'm serious.

[@AB-MELB]

I'd love to see Jay's face to Bauhaus or really depressing songs by The Cure off the Pornography or Faith album.

[@don-o-seven1437]

There are other Smiths song that I would have started with. This one is iconic Smiths but pretty dark even for them. They have a few more digestible songs from albums like Louder Than Bombs, but I would guess true Smiths fans may go the other way.

[@Eijianthony]

The Smiths got me through High school. Louder than Bombs - what a game changer. Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, Joyce, nuff said.

[@SuperDaveSo]

No matter what anyone says about Morrissey, he was literally the voice of a generation. So much melancholy in his voice. It's a pretty deep hole to go down to follow The Smiths, as well as his solo career.

[@AB-MELB]

It was very often The Smiths vs The Cure in forming a generation, but I think the latter. Nowadays, Morrissey whines in a much more negative way than he did in the 80s. He is pretty unbearable and horrible.

[@elsienisonen8925]

The 80s were definitely not all sunshine and light. Those were heavy times growing up. The Smiths voiced part of what we felt.

[@nycdedmonds]

Just so y'all know this is very 80s. There were many 80s sounds and this is one of the quintessential ones (and one of the most influential). Not everyone's cup of tea, but to those of us who were outsiders in high school in the 80s, this was our music. It spoke to our souls.

[@juantorres706]

The Smiths are one of the most influential bands of all time, Marr and Morrissey are a legendary song writing duo…this song has often been referred to as the “Stairway to Heaven” of the 80’s

[@kirkhall2099]

I like this song. But saying its the Stairway To Heaven of the 80s. Is putting down the 80s. Much better songs in the 80s

[@Tinarita]

Excellent commentary. So very true. I was one who loved it all and had friends from all groups and hung out with many types. It was weird being me because I was accepted by everyone but had no idea who I was…I was a little bit of everyone. I still am. And like you, I still enjoy this music and it feels so relevant, still.

[@jamiedianne6778]

LOVE The Smiths! You definitely need to hear There Is A Light That Never Goes Out! ❤

[@jeffmorse645]

Absolutely! I hope its the next one they do.

[@quinny6920]

I love these lyrics for some reason. Maybe it can apply to many. Love each other and STOP judging each other. Color, race, religion, sexuality, an addict, an alcoholic …. They all deserve love and to not be judged. Thx guys. Much love as always!!!❤

[@bethcushway458]

Certainly doesn't apply to Morrissey though. He's a racist pig

[@katehaynes5735]

The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, Erasure, et al, it's all a Brit Pop sub-genre, some of it kind of dark but AMAZING. For another Smiths song, try "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" and keep in mind teen angst...

[@neilmorgan9254]

The smiths are probably the most interesting band of the 80s absolute genius , lots of modern bands mention them as influential they were unique

[@thekenzosh]

This was one jammin beat. People were dancing to this in the NYC clubs. This song defined that era.

[@roberthammer704]

When Amber said she thought it sounded like they were trying to portray shyness through the music, I couldn't believe it. I was in my early 20s when this song came out and it immediately struck a chord deep within me -- and not just because the lyrics seemed to have been pulled from my own awkward experiences. Many times have I told people that this song sounds like my insides feel, not really expecting them to understand but knowing that it's nevertheless true. What I would not find out until many years later is that I am autistic (at the high-functioning end of the spectrum) and the "cripling shyness" I have suffered is actually a genuine social disability. I'm glad the song did not resonate with Jay -- that tells me he is neurotypical and (happily) socially adept (as if I couldn't already tell). I am also glad that Amber caught the deeper meaning so easily -- that tells me she is remarkably intuitive and empathetic. And I am so very happy that you reacted to this song. Thank you!

[@andrewpetik2034]

I could not agree with your comments more! This song...the lyrics....the melody....the instrumentation is haunting.....it paints the picture of shyness....if shyness can be described musically.

[@jay-bt2lu]

well said. i remember when this came out in the mid 80s not everyone got it. if we compare it to 'the breakfast club' its ally sheedy (allisons) character. being isolated and considered a freak but ultimately just wanting to find acceptance.

[@richardsands]

One of my favourite songs, though the 12" version is so much better! I finally got an autism diagnosis earlier this year, and I bumbled through life not understanding why I didn't fit in, with people telling me I was weird, and half the time I couldn't even understand why... So I understand and agree with you.

[@Johnny_Socko]

Amber NAILED it right away, I'm so proud of her, lol. Also, I've gotten so used to the 12" version that I forgot this shorter edit existed!

[@goblinqueen4991]

I can empathize. People always told me to "get over (my) shyness" and it turns out I have social anxiety disorder (among other things). Not something you just get over.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

Some of the lyrics: I am the son And the heir Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar I am the son and heir Of nothing in particular You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does There's a club if you'd like to go You could meet somebody who really loves you So you go and you stand on your own And you leave on your own And you go home and you cry And you want to die When you say it's gonna happen now When exactly do you mean? See I've already waited too long And all my hope is gone You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does

[@petercourtien4581]

I thought it was “sun and air” until I figured out the meaning years ago. I bet a lot of people thought that and many still do.😂

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

@@petercourtien4581 I agree. I thought so too because they used this song as the intro for “Charmed” and having something elemental seemed to fit.

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@debbiewashabaugh9891 the song that was used for charmed was a cover song , :) but not the smiths version

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

@@michaelhawkins7389 got it. I knew it was the same song but that it sounded different. I just thought that was changed for the show. Thanks for letting me know.

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@debbiewashabaugh9891 :)

[@chrisstehlik7927]

this is absolutely iconic '80s music. The Smiths were everywhere

[@maureenlyons-brennan1146]

This song got everyone on the dance floor. Johnny Marr is a genius. Manchester produced the best music.

[@BCTMarcus]

Even though it was a tribute to another band, I always think that The Wombats entirely grabbed the mood when they sang "Let's dance to Joy Division and celebrate the irony: everything is going wrong but we're so happy!"'😀

[@RickTBL]

This is the one. As someone who lived through it, this is what the 80's sound like to me.

[@toddthompson7478]

This version lacked the final verse: “When you say it’s going to happen now, When exactly do you mean? See I’ve already waited too long And all my hope is gone” Great song and reaction video.

[@leedsdevil]

Exactly - leaves out the verse that is the answer to the title question 'How Soon Is Now?' Doesn't matter, it's already too late. I will reiterate the multitude of other comments and suggest 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' as another exploration into The Smiths.

[@pickupthatblood]

The Smiths are the impetus for the indie rock explosion of the late 80’s. They were the first indie label band to crack the top 10 in Britain. All Emo bands in the 90’s have a direct line to The Smiths. Every LP was stellar. They were the voice of Gen X with their melancholy. My friends and I used to say there was a Smiths song for every brand of teen angst!

[@madhatter217]

Thank you, saves me from having to say it.

[@kenreeve32]

The #1 dance song in the clubs for us alternative music/goth kids back in the day!

[@corygraves4351]

Oh, we're STILL dancing to it in the club in 2022!

[@Tinarita]

Rob’s reaction is a perfect illustration of the music of the eighties. It divided us into groups…the metal heads, the goths, the punkers, the mods, the rockabilly’s, the top 40 crowd (normies) and New Romantics. Maybe I’ve missed a couple but you could tell us by the way we dressed. Rob likes 80’s but probably isn’t sure what to think about the goth side of it all. They were the most different looking than the rest of us. People were freaked out by their look and their music was a lot about feeling like outcasts in the vanilla world of the 80’s. You can liken their movement to the Emo crowd of the late 90’s and Y2K era. Music still divides us but channels line this unite us, and I love knowing this. 🎭

[@greghackenberg1209]

I was a bit of weird one, I like just about all of it (except hair metal) and had a friend or two in just about every group. Funny how nobody really romanticizes 80's top 40, but the (small a) alternative bands. Yes, everyone was listening to them, too.

[@bethtanner4481]

Nice analysis @tinamccay!!

[@Calmontheoutside]

Great analysis!

[@OnlyGoodMusic_]

@@greghackenberg1209 Morrissey, between The Smiths and his solo career, has had 51 hits in the UK top 40. Include this masterpiece.

[@davidalcala5249]

The Smiths were a HUGE alternative band in the 80’s! Very influential band. Not a main stream band in the US but if you knew about them, you were COOL and in the know.

[@Telegrm..Rob_Squad_Reactions0]

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[@leymj]

One of the greatest songs of all time. The Smiths are known for their upbeat music with depressing somber lyrics.

[@ArthurRChan]

I love the Smiths! They're one of my favorite '80s bands. My favorite album of theirs is The Queen Is Dead. From it, I'd recommend: "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", "The Boy With a Thorn In His Side" and "Cemetry Gates." And from singer Morrissey's solo career: "Everyday Is Like Sunday."

[@annesmith2259]

All great choices

[@fleurdelis2976]

“I am human and I need to be loved, just like everybody else does.” So basic but also so profound. I love the Smiths and also Morrissey in his solo career. You’ll either love them or hate them but their contribution to the music industry can’t be disputed. Morrissey sings the things we all feel but won’t say aloud and in doing that it always makes you feel better. Whenever I’m sad, I immerse myself in their music and I always come out on the other end feeling like I had a really good therapy session. There will never be another band like them. Morrissey is a lyrical genius and Johnny Marr is a brilliant guitarist.

[@anenglishlife7210]

You put it perfectly

[@joelhahn2501]

This is _exactly_ the right song to start with. It perfectly embodies the alienation felt when you're an 80s teenager who isn't like those teens you see in the bubblegum pop music videos, isn't in with the "popular" crowd in school, and have too much crippling anxiety to speak up. This, The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, The Church, Echo and the Bunnymen... that was the core sound around which the "emo/goth" portion of the "alternative" music scene grew when "alternative" went mainstream in the mid to late 80s and early 90s.

[@iainweller452]

Possibly one of the most important bands and song of the 80s indie/post punk scene

[@pattyestrada6]

The Smiths are great! One of the best known English bands of the 80’s. To me this is quintessential 80’s. The Smiths made music for those who didn’t always feel like they fit in. Morrisey’s lyrics were filled with so many feelings, you then add Jonny Marr on guitar and it’s just great music. I don’t think you started with the wrong song, “How Soon is Now?” is one of their best and most popular songs. Even if you listen to another song that is more “upbeat”, you’re still going to get that moody undertone, that’s just who they are. I appreciate how Amber instantly recognizes that there is deeper meaning in the lyrics. Jordan this probably is just a band you’re not really going to like, which is ok. Sonically and lyrically they’re just probably not going to be your thing. You’re also right in that the 80’s had a darker side, and not everything sounded like Wham lol. But if you’re open to listening to more here are some suggestions “There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out” “This Charming Man” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want”. You should also check out Morrisey’s “Suedehead” (also 80’s) he’s the lead singer of The Smiths

[@richarddennis4785]

I hesitated to recommend other songs. If you like any of The Smiths hits, you probably like a lot of their songs. If you don’t, you probably won’t like any of their songs. Even though Jay has a fantastic appreciation for many styles of music, I had a feeling he wouldn’t care for The Smiths and as you said, that’s okay.

[@Islendingar]

I’d agree to those selections and add Sheila Takes A Bow too …. My fave song but wonderful songs and the Morrissey selection is perfect too !! WOW !! 🤘🤘🐾👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🎼🎷🎵🎶♾🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nathanclarke2777]

The Smiths are in the same stable as the Cure and Depeche Mode! They are really good and have some great songs like Everyday is Like Sunday! Go a do a little fishing and you'll find stuff you love!

[@JeffSelf]

I graduated high school in 1985. The Smiths, REM, U2 and the Cure were on my everyday rotation at the time. They have another song that’s a bit more upbeat that I think Jay would like. “Stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before”

[@michaelakkerman407]

Class of 85 no jive! As I also graduated in 85 I also recommend the same song due to its more pop sound. It's one of those if you weren't there you might not understand it. I wish they would try bands like Hoodoo Gurus, The Smithereens, The Fixx or Oingo Boingo. Some deeper dive bands...that are getting left out for the more super pop bands.

[@Ant0nio0o0]

The Smiths "This Charming Man"

[@bryanrains1]

You can’t get more 80’s. This takes me back to high school sooooo quickly in my mind.

[@michelleboyer9506]

The Smiths are so 80’s. I became a teenager in the 80’s. Graduated from high school in 87. So alternative music was a big thing for us. Soft Cell Tainted Love was big and Sisters of Mercy. The Cure ruled along with Siouxsie and the Bandshees, Depeche Mode, New Order, Pixies, Violent Femmes, Echo & The Bunnyman, Joy Division.

[@AB-MELB]

The Sisters of Mercy would be a cracking band for them to try but, again, so different to what these guys are used to. Going down the goth path would sure bring up a lot of amazing facial expressions to see 😄 Perhaps Temple of Love (feat. ofra haza) might be a winner. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnyagoBreJyjeLc

[@jco207]

Hi Michelle. I love that you suggested Siouxsie and the Bandshees. What song do you think would be good to start with? Cities in Dust?

[@michelleboyer9506]

@@jco207 I think Israel or Hong Kong Garden

[@joaquimmarques4026]

The Cure was the opposite, sad music/happy lyrics...

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

My sister was class of 87….me, class of 1992…hated her music, new wave lol. It’s ok now that I’m older but only for nostalgia lol I’m a hardcore 90’s grunge alternative metal guy forever!

[@landisix9709]

Guys I’ve said this before.. you’ve barley scratched the surface when it comes to the 80s. Keep it going 👏

[@petercourtien4581]

I was thinking the same thing. Where have they gotten deep into the 80s? Not even close!

[@anjiharrell6175]

This is one of the most hypnotic songs ever for me. I could listen to this song over and over until I fall asleep.

[@GB-gf3dm]

'How Soon Is Now' is transcendental. It goes beyond the now because in reality emotions are timeless.

[@lynnevetter]

This song, imo, was ahead of it's time. Super chill. Very mid 90s vibs. Speaking of 90s, the original Charmed had this as their theme song.

[@PaulV513]

You are half right. And did you mean “The Craft”? That version was a cover version by a band called Love Spit Love, which 7:43 another 80’s icon singing it: Richard Butler of The Psychedelic Furs. Decent version, but the original simply can’t be matched or bested.

[@zacharygreene2395]

​@@PaulV513 Love Spit Love also did the song for Charmed through season 6. They lost the license after that.

[@5FnX17]

This song is more timeless than any other 80s song. It doesn’t sound dated like most 80s songs. Sounds good still to this day

[@pinkbeatle2012]

​@@PaulV513no charmed used it

[@sKennTX]

This was a pre-internet era and music was very separated. There's a lot of songs people associate with the 80s because they were on the radio and in films . Then there was college radio which had a different vibe and became known as "alternative" music (aka alternative to mainstream radio). And then there were songs you would hear in the clubs. This was definitely a club and alternative radio hit.

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

Nailed it!

[@BGNOLA]

Yeah, there's a lot of revisionism about the 80s that only spotlights the Top 40 stuff

[@jimmyjames6267]

One of the best 80s songs, i have it on a 12inc single

[@GoWestYoungMan]

The Smiths were hugely popular with people in the 1980s alternative rock scene: people who didn't fit the mold, were into the arts, underground music, wore black, etc. A lot of it was a little dark or bleak but that was part of why it connected with that subset of people. I know you watched the film 'Breakfast Club'. Ally Sheedy who played 'the basket case' would have listened to The Smiths.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Yes, exactly. Ally Sheedy’s character definitely would’ve listened to The Smiths and The Cure.

[@midgenobby]

You need to hear the FULL version to appreciate this wonderful song. Its really quite different from their other catchy short songs.. So many to chose from... Please dig dipper into this unique group. 🙏

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[@dalenihiser7766]

This was a college radio staple. I was a DJ back then and this tune was in heavy rotation. After about the 1000th play through I wanted to go home and cry. College radio broke bands like U-2, INXS, Oingo Boingo and R.E.M.

[@jeffallard3221]

Hi guys, long time watcher, first time commenter. I just had to chime in and say that this was one of my favorite reactions just for the different ways that this song hit the two of you. First, as others have said, this song is TOTALLY an '80s song, absolutely iconic to anyone who lived through the era. But that said, The Smiths were never for everyone and J's reaction was not uncommon for people at the time. As opposed to the brighter pop music of the '80s or the party vibes of the hair metal bands, The Smiths represented something darker. As part of the post punk Goth movement, The Smiths offered music for introverts. The "creepy" feel you picked up on was very much a part of their appeal in that it was music that wasn't mainstream and there was a darker sensibility to it that alienated people who preferred sunnier vibes. Amber nailed it in her analysis that this particular song is about shyness and how some people are trapped in the isolation of their social awkwardness. That's definitely a message that Smith fans were able to relate to and it was part of what made their music special to a generation of outcast teens and 20 somethings who felt like they didn't quite fit in. This will probably not be a band that J connects to (not every band is for everyone!) but I think Amber would dig diving deeper into their catalog.

[@kdmathesen]

Well said!

[@rachellara4661]

Perfectly said!

[@jco207]

👏👏👏

[@vincenzafoflietta3210]

100%! Love the Smiths!

[@richardkralick3062]

Until today, I would have agreed that this is about shyness, but listening to it today, I get some really serious incel vibes from this song. Granted, this may be coloured by Morressey's politics, but I was cringing listening to him talk about these feelings.

[@iliketostayhome]

Oh hell yeah. Didn't expect to hear The Smiths on this channel.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "This Charming Man"!!

[@Julieroo28]

Agreed!

[@10thdoctor15]

In 1995, Psychedelic Furs splinter group Love Spit Love was approached by the music supervisor of the movie The Craft, who inquired if the band might record a cover of this song. After initial reluctance, the band recorded the song, and it was released as a single from the movie's soundtrack in 1996. It became popular after it was used as the theme song for the TV series Charmed.

[@targhee159]

Huge fan of The Smiths. Part of the attraction for me is the contrast of Morrissey’s melancholy lyrics with Johnny Marr’s upbeat melodies. Songs like “Girlfriend in a Coma” or “The Headmaster Ritual” come to mind. “The Boy With The Thorn In His Side” is a personal favorite.

[@mccdiy6978]

Boy with the Thorn in His Side = BEST guitar sound ever!!!

[@snailysnail0]

"Girlfriend in a Coma" is maybe the best example ever of a pretty melody about a dark subject.

[@mjoakes21]

This song is hypnotic, definitely a favorite.

[@andrewpetik2034]

This song...the lyrics....the melody....the instrumentation is haunting.....it paints the picture of shyness....if shyness can be described musically. It is hard to explain, but this song SOUNDED the way I felt inside .....as a shy person who struggled to get through high school

[@kellylacroix1458]

Finally! While definitely not their best song, it's definitely their most well-known. Be sure to check out This Charming Man or Bigmouth Strikes Again

[@sreneethomas]

Most of the younger generation (not from 80s) will identify this song with the show Charmed instead of from the actual band or the 80s 😂

[@godsspeedify]

I was blessed to see the Smith's in concert before they broke up.. One of the greatest bands ever...

[@voxsilen]

Yes one of the best concerts I’ve been too. Chicago show.

[@superultradan]

Yes, The Smiths!! They were definitely ahead of their time. It's poetry set to music.

[@marygoodson4920]

FINALLY!!! THIS SONG IS EVERYTHING!! LISTEN TO IT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DARK ROAD AT NIGHT...FIRE!

[@miavega8888]

The Smiths were one of my favorite bands in the 80s, they are right up there with Depeche Mode, The Cure, Echo & the Bunnymen, New Order.... They had their own unique sound. Cemetery Gates, Sheila take a bow, Ask, Panic, The boy with a Thorn in his side, Everyday is like Sunday, too many to name. This is my favorite song of theirs. Their songs not all rainbows and sunshine but it spoke to our generation growing up in the 80s.

[@jonmorisseau8493]

The Smiths were HUGE and this track is a definite example of why! I am a teacher in 2023 and I have a student who loves the Smiths! I became a fan back in the late 80s because my roommate was a fan and the tracks simply grew on me! But deservedly so! The Smiths rock!

[@iliketostayhome]

"Panic" is a much more Pop song. "Girlfriend in a coma" is a fun one. "Stop me if you think that you've heard this one before" is maybe my favorite.

[@deborahbedini]

Amber you hit the nail on the head. Morrisey the lead singer suffers from severe shyness.

[@Shrykespeare]

There are few voices as unique in music history as Morrissey, which is like butter on velvet, and I'm so glad you finally got to hear it. The Smiths are one of the best alternative bands in HISTORY, right up there with Depeche Mode and The Cure. Their guitarist, Johnny Marr, is an icon as well. It's so tough to recommend a handful of Smiths songs, but my personal favorites are "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "Girlfriend in a Coma". Morrissey also had a ton of tremendous solo hits, including "Every Day is Like Sunday", "Ouija Board, Ouija Board", and "The Last of the Famous International Playboys". (Yes, like Meat Loaf, they loved long song titles.) 😁

[@peachteatina]

I agree they should listen to Morriessy’s The Last of the Famous International Playboys

[@richardc8795]

What you’re about to hear Amber… is the theme from the 90’s hit show Charmed 😉 In the 80’s, people kept telling me i looked like Morrissey…. I was rocking a flat top and very long side burns 😆

[@kristeb74]

It's definitely the darker side of 80s music. We even called Depeche Mode, depressed mode, but we loved them. Smiths, Depeche Mode, Cure, so many amazing sounds and emotions from music then

[@christiandent7211]

Love this. Absolute British classic. Sometimes songs can be cultural.

[@allieren]

I’m one of the people who suggested this song 🙋🏼‍♀️ I freaking love The Smiths and especially this song. They sound 80s to me, but there’s definitely a difference between 80s Top 40 type music that I think Jay likes, and 80s indie, punk, and new wave music which these guys are. I feel like the 80s punk, post-punk, goth, and new wave scene were to 80s teens what grunge (and riot grrrl, and punk) were to us 90s teens. And Morrissey’s lyrics are always strong. Morrissey has since become controversial-he keeps saying things publicly that reallyyyy make him sound like a bigot-but the vibes of The Smiths as a whole are impeccable

[@marksumner9948]

Read an interview with Morrissey where he said"the right has become the left and the left has become the right" I think he nailed it!

[@amichelle337]

There's definitely a whole different side to the 80s than the pop and rock y'all have mostly delved into. Post-punk and new wave/dark wave has a whole different feel to it and will help round out what you think of when you think of the 80s! The Smiths were incredibly unique, and they're very difficult to explain. This is my favorite Smiths song, but other people have suggested some wonderful songs of theirs for you guys to listen to. Some other suggestions if you wanna get into the more alternative side of the 80s: 1. Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way (nostalgic and achy) 2. Echo and the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (eerie and full of longing) 3. The Church - Under the Milky Way (dreamy melancholy) 4. Siouxsie and the Banshees - Spellbound (witchy and sharp) 5. The Cure - Just Like Heaven (enthralled and euphoric) 6. The Cure - Lovesong (the purest love song ever written) 7. The Jesus and Mary Chain - Just Like Honey (soft and warm) 8. New Order - Blue Monday (an angsty dance bop) 9. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (the most heartbreaking song by a very fragile man)

[@kevinx9225]

This is the 80s. British pop invasion. If a girl asked, do you like the Smiths, the only answer is, yes I love them. Regardless of if you thought they sounded like chalk on a chalkboard, the answer is always, yes.

[@Markhypnosis1]

If you want something more upbeat and catchy by these guys, then "This Charming Man" is a must.

[@MisterWondrous]

In the late 80s, and early 90s, this was the song that would get people on the dance floor. Team Amber here. Check out their gentler "Please, Please, Please, Let me Get What I Want".

[@ruthlef]

Lord knows it would be the first time.

[@MisterWondrous]

@@ruthlef Felt that before!

[@Jessica_Roth]

Short version: British 1980s is different from American 1980s. Yes, the music was more electronic, but it wasn't used for endless dance grooves. You had some dark stuff going on. (also remember, Robert Smith is NOT one of The Smiths. He's the singer for The Cure. This is Morrissey.) A touch surprised you haven't heard this song; a cover version was the theme song for the original "Charmed" TV show. So you could have bumped into it flipping channels any time since 1999… Next should definitely be "Asleep". That'll put a smile on Jay's face, FOR SURE! (Ye gods, I'm evil tonight. lol.)

[@Skeezer66]

This is not the usual 80's sound you know, but SUCH an important, influential one! If you can imagine party music for painfully shy people, this is it! LOL!! The Smiths, The Cure, and a few others made music that spoke to people outside of the popular groups. If you have watched The Breakfast Club, Ally Sheedy's character would LOVE this!

[@j.stoneking567]

My daughter and I watched the 1998 television show Charmed. This is the theme song for the show. Loved it ever since.

[@jvb0804]

This is the song Buffalo Bill was listening to in The Silence of the Lambs-the producer or director or whoever picked up on the dark creepy vibes, too.

[@davidmoore7687]

Charmed theme

[@eximusic]

If you were hip in the 80s, this was the band you were listening to. Both The Smiths, from Britain, and REM, from the US, were guitar based bands that went against the trends of the time. The Smiths lead singer was Morrissey who eventually went solo and still has a huge cult following to this day. The other creative force in The Smiths was the guitarist/songwriter, Johnny Marr. He went on to many other projects including playing on a couple of albums with the 00s indie band Modest Mouse. Morrissey's lyrics are the best, and often have some dark humor and insults ala Oscar Wilde. This song was an anthem for an entire generational subculture. If you didn't like this song, some consider it their best, so not sure you're going to "get" them. Of course it's not The Smiths that are on trial here.

[@jonathangilbert2456]

Can't do the 80s without The Smiths. Great overall band with Morrissey, the melancholy poet and Johnny Marr, a great underrated guitarist. The Smiths impacted everyone when it came out because it was saying what many felt inside but never spoke. A lot of the deep cut 80s songs are best understood by those that were around at the time and enjoyed the tunes as they were released. I was a huge fan of The Smiths from hearing the first track on the debut album.

[@jeffcasey9911]

I always loved this song in the new wave dance clubs back in the day

[@johnnymarrisgod3290]

This Charming Man, What Difference Does it Make, Barbarism Begins at Home, Panic, Girlfriend in a Coma, There is a Light That Never Goes Out, and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now--a Smiths starter pack. ❤️

[@oltyret]

A Manchester band which was ground zero for post-punk. Post punk was all about despair. Morrissey, the vocalist, sings about angst a lot and Johnny Marr, the guitarist, is the master of atmospheric guitar riffs. I know, Morrissey and The Smiths is usually an acquired taste.

[@aimee_susan]

The Smiths play a huge part in the soundtrack of my life. They, along with the Cure, Siouxie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, and a handful of other bands introduced the world to what would eventually be known as goth, but we really didn’t have a name for it then. It was dark and moody with some of the greatest pop hooks ever. A lot of Smiths songs are about loneliness, which in a weird way made me feel less lonely. And they are a great band to dance to. I suggest This Charming Man or Bigmouth Strikes Again for something fun, and There Is a Light That Never Goes out, which is one of the oddest yet most touching love songs ever.

[@gaetagirl]

Girlfriend in a coma would have been a blast…

[@AB-MELB]

Not sure Jay and Amber are ready for Bauhaus haha..I would LOVE to see them react to one of their songs..hmm.. but which one? One with Peter M with his butt cheeks out I reckon.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Starting in ‘85 to ‘88 and later, I started on the path of Depeche to The Cure to New Order to The Smiths to Bauhaus and Joy Division, Love & Rockets, and a few others. We called it post-punk. Later, it was known as goth.

[@phohead]

This is the best kind of 80's music ... " And you go home and you cry and you want to die" @5:20 thru 5:25 - J's reaction was priceless. These sad words and deep thoughts are scary, huh Jay?

[@marinergal2810]

So funny 🤣

[@AB-MELB]

Excellent lyrics! Watching Jay's face was indeed priceless.

[@pandorafox3944]

I played this song every single time I went on the air. College radio in the 80's was a magical time. One of my all time favorites. Thanks! 💜💚💜💚

[@jaquettajones]

CANNOT Overestimate HOW Big and Influential The Smiths and Morrissey ARE but I concur with Jessica Roth below - British 1980s is different from American 1980s where not Everything was Sunny and Cheery. All I KNOW is that as a teen The Smiths had me at HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW! and Johnny Effin Marr!

[@seanpatrick5510]

12:00 AM, Dance club, sitting there with your friends and you rarely dance until... "How Soon is Now" begins. Game over, you are now a dance king or queen and get lost in this song

[@rwschumm]

I like this song VERY much, since I am a big fan of 'alternative' type music. I think it is a bit more Dark expression of Human emotions. I've heard some people say they'd vote THIS song as one of the best songs of the past few Decades! Appreciate the Reaction Guys!