How Soon Is Now - Johnny Marr Live At The Crazy Face Factory

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Johnny Marr Live At The Crazy Face Factory - Streaming Globally from 10th - 14th November.
"The Crazy Face Factory is more than a workplace, it's where I chase my ideas, dreams of music, imagination and plans. Industrial and industrious. I spend days on end there, nights there alone. It's Call The Comet, Armatopia... where I live Fever Dreams.”
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[@jamspandex4973]

This song is literally 40 years old now, but every time I hear it I *still* get goosebumps as if it the first time - it just never gets old.

[@jfeast5469]

This version is the best I've ever heard. Period.

[@historiasdeuber1]

And full stop.

[@joaquinalexander9]

No other guitarist like Johnny Marr. His innovation, style, technique, they stand alone. No flash, no trash. All substance, all brilliance.

[@lyndalosen9183]

Well said!

[@vintagegibbon]

Oooh, I'm not too sure about that - Marr is a god but if you want style, innovation, tekkers, Manchester and hair then check out Vini Reilly's work.

[@lRedPosion]

@@vintagegibbon Thanks! I never heard of him and his band until now :)

[@thedoc1210]

excellent reply@@vintagegibbon

[@andrewbleasdale790]

Only one Johnny Marr

[@jackpegg1007]

Clearly Johnny’s masterpiece. I’m 60yo and still get lost in this song.

[@kt2816]

Being a smiths fan since the 80's. Aside from the original. That is the best version i've ever heard. Amazing

[@goatmanbeware]

One of those songs you don’t want to end.

[@Zeal808]

Exactly

[@chefpatsy]

It's a good thing it 6:47 long 😜

[@stephenmonaghan6030]

Yeah, I wish he'd keep going until we get to the end of the song instead of having to listen to self-indulgent guitar riffs. How soon is now? I guess we'll never know...

[@jeremyciffra581]

Fact

[@teanbikkies]

Agreed 💯

[@peternicholls6532]

Johnny Marr...is The Smiths...

[@ryanpierce9338]

Can we just talk about the tone and pocket on that bass for a minute? Silky funk.

[@ManuscriptRe591]

The bass on this song is so underappreciated. Really drives.

[@1969Kismet]

We can talk about it for the next 40 years if you want, mate. It's that good.

[@davidgormley7990]

Yep

[@hoovesandpawsanimalrescue]

Here to talk bout dat phunky-ass bass line grooving in that pocket!❤

[@Dean-qt3rp]

Bad ass Fender Bass and Fender Bassman Amp. Killer.

[@themadmidfielder5192]

Not only does this sound absolutely fantastic, but Johnny's voice seems to just keep getting better and better, it's truly amazing to hear how much he has grown into owning this song with his own vocal stylings.

[@JohnnyBuxton]

Better than Morrisey would have been, no doubt!

[@markpalmer9747]

I’m so late to this party. I’ve always heard what a genius Johnny is but as a casual fan I’m going to turn to a die hard today! Truly better than the original.

[@christophernoia5197]

He’s great, but I did hear vocal pitch correction in this performance.

[@JohnnyBuxton]

@@christophernoia5197 I thought that too, but it might just be the way he sings that part.. perhaps he did backing vocals in that style? Could just be sneaky auto tune though!

[@christophernoia5197]

@@JohnnyBuxton totally could be that. I've experienced that before when recording vocals for a song. There was one line that sounded as if I used pitch correction when I didn't because of how I sang it.

[@shawnstarks1743]

Johnny is a master of chords and texture. He’s a different type of Guitar Hero.

[@karlwalters3763]

Yep!

[@norrieherd1293]

Legend

[@norrieherd1293]

Great comment

[@shawnstarks1743]

@@norrieherd1293 THANKS

[@user-iq4tx1lc9m]

so true

[@NomahLovesYah]

Bass player is getting savage tone and is completely dialed in. All of this is great.

[@supplemarmot1244]

Totally. Hats off to the sound engineer.

[@teanbikkies]

Taking nothing away from Johnny Marr, but that bass ...

[@mike902]

The part where he changes the note with tuning peg is fucking badass. Johnny Marr is a legend.

[@JunkYour925]

truly badass. I could listen to that on loop for hours.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

Lol, you clearly don't know much about guitar. A 5 year old could play this

[@JunkYour925]

@@stanleymasterson1135 you are right - I play it all day long too on my 77 Strat. Fun stuff.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

@@JunkYour925 Great song though

[@mike902]

@@stanleymasterson1135 Been playing for 30 years. Nothing wrong with simplicity. There is a reason I despise stuff like Yngwie Malmsteem, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Dream Theatre. Its all wanky pretentious garbage.

[@gtowngtown1601]

The soundtrack for a generation beaten down by rain, cobbled streets and broken hearts.

[@stevefinn618]

Bass guitar is just blowing my mind so crisp and pure

[@drugstorecowgirl6982]

I literally could listen to this song every day until I die. That timeless riff, the iconic hook, perfection.

[@kativanova8278]

Hi, i am from Russia and I got to know Johnny Marr' music earlier than Smiths' and Morrissey's one. I adore this song!!!

[@bhouser79]

Same, one of the best ever. Johnny owns it when he performs it.

[@richardbuchanan7091]

I DO :)

[@Appelltje]

My to🥰

[@AtariTheAnimator]

Ah yes! The wailing sound is just amazing

[@rogersocalbeaches5734]

I actually didn't think it was possible to recreate the sounds live and gave up on hearing a decent live version of this song, but this is really good. This is the best live version of this song ever performed .

[@greatunz67]

it's too subdued, Moz's solo band has done it better.

[@jasonmcguinness288]

@@greatunz67 Post the link then chief!

[@rogersocalbeaches5734]

@@greatunz67 yea, give me the link

[@rogersocalbeaches5734]

@@jasonmcguinness288 subdued, who is this guy? JK

[@rogersocalbeaches5734]

@@greatunz67 listen to this performance in 1985 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIfWp2CPgrWCi7M Sounds nothing like the recording. What happened back then?

[@Angus_McCrory]

Marr would have played this thousands of times, but he (and the band) just nail it.

[@777triathlete]

This version is PERFECTION.

[@Twangabilly]

Wow. That second guitarist absolutely NAILED the original sound of that haunting slide sound. The way it decays after is just like the original recording. To me that one bit is what makes or breaks any cover of this song. Best live version ever!

[@matthijskuipers8885]

I agree, but there is one thing : it's not a cover. It is his own song

[@richardadesmond]

Totally agree. It always bugged me when it wasn't nailed on certain live versions. It makes such a difference when it's done this way, as you say, like the original recording. THis guy's version is so good too, check it out.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZaoZaCgiJZ1ga8

[@nedmarc]

Subtlety is the key. The slide guitar upsurges, but never overpowers.

[@notordinarynothing]

agreed, he (Doviak) is great

[@CookeeQapla]

@@notordinarynothing that he is!

[@wes_m]

Holy fuck, man. Johnny and the lads absolutely nailed it.

[@terryjames548]

Yep. John Boy is putting it all together on this epic nugget.

[@johnnyn1973]

I’m 50 and can’t believe I’ve not heard this version before now?! Outstanding!

[@carverac]

Bassist and Drummer deserve kudos here for laying down a fat groove that makes this even more special, and I think many here don't even realize it's why it sounds so good!.

[@jackalope2302]

It takes a better ear than mine to notice on my own over those magical guitars and Johnny's shockingly good vocals.

[@heresjohnny602]

Indeed, for a drummer it's a rare gift to shine so well technically but still give your band space to shine.

[@jennifermaue9915]

Was noticing just that…super smooth very hypnotic bassist! Drummer, the entire ensemble! Better than the original recording by far!

[@fuktifinoy]

Are you a bassist too ? - that's the way it should be, the bass player & drummer tight as f**k..you don't really notice them standing out, all eyes/ears on the guitarness & vocals..but would you ever notice if they WEREN'T there....

[@gsmith207]

As a Drummer, I commend you you on your fantastic observation and realizing the groove…you are a musician for sure.

[@DJL78]

Better than the original. Yes, I’m willing to die on that hill of opinion. Happy 38th anniversary!

[@EngineeredChannel]

Of course it is, Morrissey is nowhere to be found.

[@jamesgilbey8672]

Think he got the best voice of The Smiths

[@jollyr0gerZ]

This song legit gives me goosebumps. Its like he's speaking for all of us who are afraid to say it

[@mikeweiser2210]

As a former musician and part time home recording mixer/music producer I have to admit this was one hell of a live mix and a FANTASTIC performance! Timing and tones from the vocals and instruments were impeccable!!

[@Dan-fy3vp]

Was thinking the very same thing

[@AdaptivePhenix]

And you remain oblivious to the fact that this was post processed. If you knew anything about recording, you would know that the layout would've sounded shite.

[@juanpallautapulido200]

i was about to say the same thing. this mix makes justice to this live take of this classic tune. (Mr. Marr´s guitar job still is amazing, few songs have such charactecistic sound)

[@fellspoint9364]

It all started from a Bo Diddley riff. Marr told the story in an interview. Still wild.

[@RockDawg77]

@@AdaptivePhenix Well, at least you were kind in your thoughts.

[@patrickblackwell777]

This blew me away. Can't believe it sounded this good live. KZbin occasionally recommends a masterpiece and this was one!

[@jimbojones101]

Like the first tab of extasy.

[@PeteRose64]

Totally agree, this is simply amazing music

[@in_10z]

Why did it take me 2 years to find this vid?!?! This is by far the best live version of How Soon Is Now I've ever heard. Johnny is a freakin beast.

[@EpsteinsRope]

He's not a better singer than Morrisey, you are high

[@in_10z]

​@EpsteinsRope I don't do drugs so Im not high but everyone is entitled to their opinion. And mine is that this is definitely the better version of this track LIVE....keyword live. And I'm speaking of the entire song ensemble not just the vocals.

[@EpsteinsRope]

Wrong opinion@@in_10z

[@rajnag86]

R.I.P Andy Rourke 🖤🖤🖤

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Iwan nails the basslines - bless Andy. We all miss him.

[@anthonyk5515]

No two ways about it. This is an absolutely superb rendition of this all-time classic. The lads really nailed it here.

[@rwm4738]

Except Morrissey isn't singing.

[@mcfch9625]

@@rwm4738 get over it!

[@stephennoble2647]

@@rwm4738 Sure, Johnny ain't Morrissey, however, he does a great job singing lead vocal!!!

[@HiddenHandMedia]

@@stephennoble2647 He had a lot of help on the vocals

[@TorToroPorco]

This song never gets old. Johnny’s voice may not have the extension of Morrisey but it’s definitely not lacking in expression here. And as always his guitar does a lot of the speaking.

[@robanderson1155]

To be fair i had no idea who he was before thiis video. .mmhe smashed it

[@xxzalexx]

It’s a lot better than Peter Hook trying to sing New Order songs.

[@xxzalexx]

@@robanderson1155 as he should, it’s HIS song after all… and he’s only had 40 years of playing it to get it perfect 😝

[@LJJabba]

Robert Smith*

[@joeyoungs8426]

@@xxzalexxHA! Great song writers but vocals were NEVER their strong suit.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

I had no idea that Johnny Marr could as well sing. He honors the electric guitar, how can I put it? He plays it with the subtlety of a cello player, every ostinato, every chord, every rhythm in place for a particular musical reason. A great musician.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

That’s a fantastic description. I’ll freely admit I play guitar the way I do because I idolized Edward Van Halen. Johnny’s minimalist approach is just beautiful sounding.

[@shawnstarks1743]

Well said! (You must be a guitar player) He’s a “Guitar Hero” of a different nature. Definitely not cliché.

[@shawnstarks1743]

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr I too idolized Eddie, we all drunk the coolaid and it was good. However, once I lost my “shallowness” I started to listening to Andy Summers (The Police), Paul Reynolds (Flock of Seagulls) and this guy, Marr and noticed those guys play for color/texture “chords” and not speed. That’s the route I took.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

@@shawnstarks1743 it’s amazing how much modern music is influenced by Summers, Reynolds (criminally underrated) and Marr. I play at church and every single song has those texture chords with delay.

[@shawnstarks1743]

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr Dude, that’s really the wheelhouse of the type of guitar player I want to be. YOU. A church musician. Every time I go to a Guitar Store and I here some guy playing Beautiful stuff. I immediately go over and ask them where they play at? Always the same answer. CHURCH

[@Lizanne75Leo]

Sweet jeez this is fu**in nothing short of outstanding and the vocals are hauntingly beautiful, Johnny's voice has gone from strength to strength, I love this well done guys that was flawless.

[@ellipsec01]

Johnny Marr is/was/always will be the soul of The Smiths. He is unmatched still to this day.

[@adrianfumi]

Damn right! You said it best!

[@davebishopcomedy]

Lol. Why has all his music sucked since then. No mozza. The true soul of the smiths. His voice is dreadful

[@jacqdanieles]

Morrissey who?

[@davebishopcomedy]

@@jacqdanieles lol

[@misorodzinak8829]

@@davebishopcomedy You think that his work with Electronic, The The, Modest Mouse (to name just a few) sucked? You need your ears checked.

[@jamesgalvin1529]

One of my favourite songs I am blind and I love to play this on guitar

[@michaelgreene4816]

Put it on KZbin sir!

[@kmag7122]

good on you keep going my friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@zaradragonia9863]

I fucking LOVE this version. Infact, more than the original! Johnny has a great voice and his guitar additions are magnetic. Go Johnny, GO! Ultra cool😅

[@georgelow3086]

Yes amazing lovely and kind of perfectly played so love this too❤

[@briancrawford69]

Never heard Johnny sing before but he does this song really well. A lot of the Brits have that same kinda tone and drone. Sounds great

[@newmarc76]

To fuck with all the fancy guitar solos just do it the Johnny Marr way. Fucking genius.

[@garethjones6566]

No better way than to wake and see a new video of Johnny Marr especially when he is performing How soon is now. This certainly made me smile.

[@josephalaguna]

I know. My thought exactly.

[@rad6666]

Brilliant but no Morrissey

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

is that you Gaz - MUFC ICJ?

[@buckleygeneration]

@@rad6666 No, but Johnny is a better guitarist and songwriter than Morrissey is a singer.

[@rad6666]

@@buckleygeneration Singer no, of course guitarist and writer. But doesn't have the presence of Morrissey at all.

[@odysseynz]

A masterpiece we cherish forever.

[@stevefinn618]

Never heard drums and bass in such perfect harmony with each other

[@lylebrent9399]

This was actually better than the album version and Johnny's voice was on point! Sound guy needs a fucking award 🏆 Honestly one of the best live jams I've ever heard.

[@alansmyth2204]

The mix is class and right on point

[@fluorophoremusic3679]

Yeah this mix is excellent

[@andrewholburn3094]

Live better Jam amongst Jams but whay is this 'point' BS?

[@ryanwood6407]

The Smiths album version?

[@jbEATs5]

So much better than the original!

[@HDTTW78]

That bass line doesn't get enough credit imo

[@stevefinn618]

That bass is smooth as chocolate

[@12dollacigarette]

Quite possibly the most haunting song ever written

[@Besty66]

Ghost Town by The Specials might be a strong contender for that title.

[@lorinelson7523]

This is one of the songs I have to go back and listen to at least once a month. That's been for years now.

[@ManuscriptRe591]

The licks with the tuning knob and up by the headstock are so nice. Rockstar shit.

[@PeterMarvellous3]

This song will still be vital even as the last stars in the universe die and go cold.

[@blueshirt11111111111]

So true!

[@fuuz642]

nah, incel songs are not all that important

[@PeterMarvellous3]

It depends if you mean incel in the old fashioned sense, it's definitely not an incel movement song. There wasn't any weird resentment of people refusing to satisfy him physically. Mozzer is a complete tosser though.

[@driver4011]

the sound is like soooooo 80s....hit the club(s)....I'm like sooooo there.......

[@Deliquescentinsight]

The guys who designed the tremolo units in the Fender amp never imagined it would be employed to produce such a dark, imposing sound as in this song. What a fantastic version

[@dav2593]

I guarantee that’s not the amps tremolo, the original also was done after recording.

[@dahliafiend]

@@dav2593 four fender twin reverbs were used for the tremolo effect on the original record.

[@dahliafiend]

I saw an interview with the producer who said a jazz chorus might also have been used in a take but the four twins is common knowledge. It can be replicated with a plug in in a DAW but like a lot of pre digital recordings it doesn’t quite have that mojo. Or Marrjo.

[@dahliafiend]

When done with a pedal or digital I mean. I like Moz’s current version but prefer Marrs. Seen them both live.

[@rrdream2400]

@@dav2593 while the original was recorded dry the track was indeed then then sent into 4 Fender Twins using each amps tremolo after recording. It's well documented they had to keep resynching the tremolo speeds because they could never get through the entire song without them going out of sync

[@canlib]

This song will still be styling in another 40 years, and another 40...

[@suegreen8418]

Absolutely fantastic, especially with the guitar

[@philipmarsh3522]

How many guitarists, in the modern age, can pull off a Bo Diddley rhythm and make it sound this cool? And how does he just keep getting better vocally?

[@eleonoradini2371]

Amazing version

[@jamesvick7558]

Can’t stop watching it! Thanks!

[@Trentberkeley86]

When he’s 90, he’ll probably still be the coolest guy in the room.

[@jumpstar9000]

You can hear how this track laid the groundwork for all the Madchester stuff that was to come. Stone Roses, The Mondays, all of it. Awesome 🎉

[@bigmacntings7451]

omg yeah. loads of students ended up in salford uni because it was morrisey's stomping grounds

[@tobia5431]

AMAZIN' Performance guys!!! Wow!! Good!!!!

[@peter10245]

The Bassline is pure Gold.

[@AncientHippie]

Special kudos to the sound engineer(s) ...... this is so clean! This ancient hippy likes, nice job to all involved (you too Johnny, lol).

[@Baboonfromdatoon]

It is auto-tuned as well.

[@rwbrookhouse]

The engineers ego lol using autotune who is the idiotic deadbeat? lol

[@Baboonfromdatoon]

@@rwbrookhouse ?

[@Baboonfromdatoon]

@Philthy Casual Can you not hear the autotune?

[@Baboonfromdatoon]

@Philthy Casual listen to 0:57

[@stevesanyal]

Johnny's guitar playing is absolute magic and so hard to copy. I was impressed with the vocals on this recording - even some vibrato in there. Love it.

[@mattma96]

What's amazing is... he doesn't have to show off like a circus performer... no tapping, dive-bomb whammy bar, arpeggio...... I love Love LOVE this song the very first time I listened to it when it was released several decades ago!

[@josephpereira75]

That sound back in the day was a freak show. Was amazing. He rules. One of the best guitarists ever. Now they have this sound on pedal buy and play. Respect to the godfather of this guitar sound. Look it up , wasn’t easy to get this guitar sound back in the day.

[@MarkOwen-ej5gy]

I have played this like a loop going over and over again, and my teenage grand daughters think I have gone mad !

[@richardmeftah2569]

Same here and sod the neighbours, I love it!😂

[@brhodes0]

What a great version of this. Drummer putting bags of feel and groove in there. Love it.

[@jb7797]

All of them

[@christianmassa4707]

Wow amazing Johnny Marr what a musician.

[@gsmith207]

Yes! As a drummer myself noticed he never missed one beat. Great groove master he is! That’s not easy. Could play this all day long! What a hook!

[@johng2880]

The bassist is incredibly tight as well. It's such a driving yet relaxed groove.

[@zynaps666]

Who needs that other bloke. Johnny Marr nailed this. Absolutely brilliant. I'm off to Liverpool in April. Outstanding.

[@user-bx6zr6my4d]

Well I am going

[@AnaPatricia-qp6xp]

I said one time ago The true Star deserve to shine He is a guitar's genius

[@kapzuk]

we saw him yesterday at the o2 in Bristol - absolutely killed it - the whole band were amazing - top work JfM

[@atquinn1975]

Johnny Marr is incredible!

[@michaelmccann3331]

Why has it taken me this long to see this? I’m deducting points from myself over this.

[@hopebgood]

Don't be too harsh on yourself mate 😉

[@dogsinspace27]

Johnny Marr 😍😍

[@rattdog777]

Awsome song that I liked since the 1st time I heard it !! Johnny sounds awesome!! The Smiths were awesome!

[@leebattick5874]

Johnny is the ultimate rock star. I can't imagine him doing anything else. He's purpose built for the job.

[@Frip36]

Really? I can see him working as a librarian.

[@outtour7518]

Rock star😂😂😂

[@Ve-suvius]

@@Frip36 Or 'counting cards' in a casino. The Smiths breaking up was a sh i t thing though. They were together much better than going on alone.

[@ytusersumone]

He does have a certain spirit of command

[@paulfitz6614]

IMO he's better than a rock star because he has more professionalism, He delivers stellar performances, without any arrogance or drunken antics like a :rock star" from that era might include.

[@Fishpower187]

This just sounds right. I’ve seen Moz play this live a few times and though he still has the greatest voice, it just doesn’t sound right; none of the Smiths songs really do, without this freaking genius playing the geetar

[@blueodum]

It was Noel who said in an interview that when a producer would say - "can you play it like Johnny Marr" - he'd answer, (paraphrasing) "if you want that you'd better get Johhny F'in Marr because he's the only one that can do it".

[@edyb2097]

@@blueodum then the producer answers back "then I'll get Graham Coxon, he will make a decent Johnny Marr's impression for your song!" 🤣

[@furdixon3789]

Me too. Morrisey’s show was too much like Vegas, baby.

[@JH-lo9ut]

Never got in to Morrisey's solo stuff. It took me a while to realize that Johnny was just as important for the Smiths' unique sound.

[@liamhemmings9039]

I was about 16 when this came out. I was so lucky, I am from Manchester and I saw 3 of the greatest rhythm guitarists live:, in Manchester: Johnny Marr, James Hetfield and Bob Mould. Great days.

[@markdawson-smith1950]

Holy shit! This version is even better than ever. So so good.

[@Dan_druft]

That's the best version of this song I ever heard

[@josephjames701]

Andy Rourke, rest in peace.🎸

[@adrianyates5358]

He will be missed 💔

[@TreeFrogWillow]

I actually like this better than the original . Lots of textures of the guitar . Much rockier

[@gglen444]

been loving for years. that is as cool as it gets

[@michaelfoster4355]

Absolutely one of the best guitarists ever. Smooth, clean and innovative.

[@Donyourmom]

Johnny Marr is an incredibly underrated player.

[@rossc9748]

Think noels said in an interview "he's that good even he can't do what he can do" class act. JM is a legend of the game

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

true that

[@lovelettuce]

Marr I'd clear ❤

[@liamx6636]

Interesting opinion. I don't know his work as well as I'm guessing you do. But from what I'm seeing, he is damn good.

[@johnnyfortpants1415]

As a lifetime rock and metal fan, this is absolutely wonderful. I just wish modern pop was art like this. Much respect to the understated national treasure that is Mr Marr.

[@user-du9rp5cp5p]

Johnny Marr pure guitar legend. This version is off the chart. So much better than the original, in my opinion.😊

[@williamstamper442]

This version may very well be the best. I had absolutely no idea this song was the Bo Diddley beat till Mr Marr told us so. Now it makes so much sense

[@johnnyworzel3741]

This sound is exceptional, I’ve lost count how many times I’ve listened to this.

[@Anna-vz5jl]

I know this song is my favourite song of all time I remember getting this album for my birthday I was hooked from the start this song this particular song really resonates with me even to this day . I like Morrissey .. but Johnny made up a huge part of the smiths . I was just scrolling a few minutes ago on KZbin and found this . I’ve listened to this for the 4 th time now . This song is tight . Johnny is a genius . Great energy

[@alabastermontague6841]

And it's always good to be reminded that HSIN is a pure Bo Diddley riff song done in a way nobody had ever dreamed of.

[@anthonydavidson1374]

Hamilton Bohannon disco stomp is where Marr said he got the inspiration for the riff

[@jrkchannel37]

Inspired (Marrs own account) by Gun Club..

[@going2Mars]

Yep…totally a slowed down Bo Diddley…RIP . No one could touch him when he got going….saw him live several times….no one has ever come properly close to his sound although Marr’s 4 tremelo amp synch bears a striking resemblance

[@going2Mars]

For those that don;t know Bo check out this out 1:50 and tell me you don;t hear the influence on HSIN….kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5a9eXVppN-aorM

[@alexisherrera4687]

@@sillysausage4549 Just listen to the Rolling Stone's cover of Bo Diddley's "Mona" and see how much this song sounds like it

[@mickpilsworth1]

OMFG....the best version I ever heard!!! So cool....took my breath away!!! Rock God.

[@sued6221]

Love this version. Can't believe Johnny found a way to improve on a masterpiece.

[@mrxmrx9995]

run 80 miles a week and vegan diet ? 😅🤔

[@michaelcunningham3540]

Fantastic .love it

[@glennsmiley7704]

NO DENYING THAT HAUNTING GUITAR TONE THAT IS JOHNNY MARR------SUPERB!!!!

[@sukiseven]

PERFECTION…….still

[@cjwhiterabbit1]

Marrs vocal over Mozza just changes the whole vibe

[@tomdchi12]

Incredible how alive this song is today with these guys playing it.

[@thefool2007]

I can’t stop listening to this. What a masterpiece. Johnny’s voice is priceless.

[@julieandalansmith4193]

So is his Fender Jaguar🎸

[@TheCenteroftheUniverse]

In the days of vinyl, the cry was "I CAN'T GET THIS OFF MY TURNTABLE!"

[@jaseboon6282]

Mr Marr I was a Redcoat at Butlins Pwllheli in 1992 and I remember seeing you while you were on Holiday there, I never let on at the time just left you alone ;) you're a Legend

[@jurgenkonzek9797]

I love this Song , and the play whith this Guitar.....🫡✌️👍

[@cruachan1191]

Have to confess I was never a fan of The Smiths, although always loved this song. This is definitely the best version I've ever heard of it.

[@DroomSpook]

I realize how absurd this sounds, but they have gotten a lot better at playing this song, at least in a way I hear as being more faithful to the original yet still their own. The original is so damn perfect, it’s hard to come close. But they have nailed it now! Superb playing from the whole band.

[@thruper]

I completely agree. Bassist in particular.

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

@@thruper yeah those bass lines tight. What an epic performance

[@RadicalR0nnie]

johnny and the band are so good live

[@terencestephenmoss2159]

Perfect version 👌 he does The Smiths justice ⚖ 👏 nice one Johnny Marr and band 👌 amazing sounds 👌

[@jonathansteadman7935]

You're right, gotta be the best JM version yet.

[@Grndrgn4CrackTea]

This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Incredible.

[@bfranklin3777]

Johnny Marr is my Favourite by Farr

[@adamluck3165]

Feeling dat, but u are forgetting the peaky blinders plus the stone fukin roses Rkid and oasis and happy Mondays lucky boro fc liveforever by order of the peaky blinders Rkid 🎉

[@JustinLozada17]

At this point Johnny effectively owns this song. My favorite Smiths song until the day I am no longer breathing.

[@josephpereira75]

The jaguar sounds amazing. U rule.