Morrissey interviewed by John Wilson on "Front Row" 20th April - BBC Radio 4

In a rare interview, Morrissey talks about David Cameron, the Royal Family and the autobiography he has written.

[@BobDylan1201]

My God, I could listen to Moz all day.

[@Jackmc2112]

He’s aged so gracefully. His voice is still strong. Amazing.

[@johncastle8254]

The more I listen to this guy the more i like him ,he has the same honesty as Lennon and a great sense of humour .

[@achair650]

"Many of these were like mating calls, unanswered, but-" love this man😄

[@ghostrider2664]

He grabbed my hand from the stage in Dallas in 2009. In 2011, I encountered Boz Boorer in a bar in Austin. He was alone and nobody seemed to know who he was. Spent the night drinking with him and watching him shred rockabilly. I've accomplished my mission.

[@nosnad71]

I love the dismissive tone in his voice when he says "twitter".

[@DarlinJacq]

It is hard to believe that he was still around and famous in 2011 and it's even harder to believe that he is still around and famous and finally My Love in 2022...

[@darlingtonboobam4107]

I truly love and adore him thank you morrissey for everything you helped me stay strong hopeful inspired and keep my own vocals fit and on key 💋💋💋💗💗💗💗💗🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@stacicox1901]

I don't care how old he gets, he's just fantastic. Love Moz

[@v-town1980]

Why would age ever measure someone's love of another?

[@mod69]

The jam,the smiths,weller,morrissey..i was lucky to grow up to this music

[@niamhfallowfield5256]

I'm laughing at how he says 'twitter' hahahahahaha

[@lottieisthequarry]

thanks for uploading, that pic says it all! he should do more tv interviews cause I love seeing the faces he pulls whilst being interrogated. VIVA MORRISSEY

[@snowbelle74]

They laughed but it was indeed the very first contemporary Penguin Classic...

[@CherryPi314]

I want him to tour again SO BAD. I missed him the last time he was in the states. Praying for a miracle!

[@becausewemust]

We haven't gone away you know. #mozarmy

[@RalphAP]

Thank you for posting. I want to play bass for this guy, in my dreams.

[@joshuas6251]

Still loving him in 2021!

[@SubconsciousGatherer]

My high school journalism teacher (1988) told me I could NOT wear my "Viva Hate" t-shirt to school ever again. She said it was in bad taste.

[@v-town1980]

If a kid wore it now, they'd label them a Nazi.

[@69crafty]

I read about this lastnight. About bloody time! Haha

[@HangTheDJ16]

I love how Morrissey spits out the word 'Twitter' .. It's hilarious :)

[@GrlLeastLikelyTo]

I love the way he says "but". I luuuuuuv Mozza...

[@czgibson]

It's out today!

[@darlinjacq1552]

I really like to listen to you talk -it more excites me for your singing...

[@1madaboutguitar]

Agreed!

[@michellewhittaker2135]

Your voice more please xx🌹

[@sfn6]

perhaps it can't be complete until he is alive... long live morrissey, anyhow

[@Shining10]

the best album you are the quarry :)

[@alyssajenkins2597]

I think this is my favourite Morrissey interview.. it seems like Moz and the interviewer are getting along well rather than Morrissey feeling (quite rightly) superior and outwitting them constantly.

[@reanovakovic8330]

Watch the interview with Kristy Young on the "Desert Island Discs" series, probably the most heartfelt, honest and funny interview he ever done. He seems to be charmed by Young's intellectual wit so he responds accordingly.

[@johnledwith5154]

@@reanovakovic8330 just listened to that interview after reading your reply. Its absolutely brilliant, what a witty honest and charming man he is.

[@bikerbob1980]

VIVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

Nice interview.The thing about the prime minister liking the smiths and morrissey was funny.

[@JSCwrd]

I read that it was going to come out this month, but I seriously doubt it

[@pippipster6767]

We are not worthy ... 🤩

[@raGARRY]

In the order they're played: everyday is like Sunday, you're gonna need someone on your side, suedehead, the last of the famous international playboys,.

[@Hammondlover101]

Sometime in December :D

[@69crafty]

That makes alot of sense then.

[@GrlLeastLikelyTo]

@CherryPi314 Indeed! it's very reasuring to hear him say that he intends to keep making music until The End. I believe there is a very good chance your prayers will be answered. I also missed the last tour, lamentably. So I shall pray too :)

[@thomasjcox]

what songs where used in this? I'm just getting to morrisseys solo career

[@BritishArrow]

Even though he gets older, he still immediately looks like Morrissey! Must be the bone structure.

[@raycroal]

or the fact that he really is morrissey

[@shanesarabia]

@Dilaltastic I think Stube437 meant this type of compilation.

[@MrBennjjo]

@Flip2k haha, that is scarily true!

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

I'd definitely say miserable lie would be one of the songs he labelled as a "mating call"

[@lazeegamer5171]

Amir Pourghoureiyan handsome devil? This charming man

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

Lazee Gamer how is this charming man a mating call? As for handsome devil, it's just perverted.

[@lazeegamer5171]

Amir Pourghoureiyan umm he's describing meeting a charming man and wanting to go out tonight?

[@lazeegamer5171]

Amir Pourghoureiyan and handsome devil is fantastic

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

Lazee Gamer he's not wanting to go out in TCM, he keeps putting it off with stuff like 'i haven't got a stitch to wear'. As for HD it's a great song but is very shifty in it's premise. I think what Moz is saying about mating calls is not the 'mating' part but the 'call' bit, you've heard a mating call before, right? If you have then you'd get why I put ML

[@morrissey07]

@jacobbielarski Morrissey "rarely" gives interviews. That's how it should have been read.

[@ThrillVermilion]

Well.. usually... autobiographies are about the person who write them....

[@69crafty]

When is his autobiography out, that's what i want to know!? he said 7 years ago that it was nearly finished!

[@acursivelullaby]

@69crafty It's slated for later 2012

[@ussenterprisecaptian]

@69crafty It is Morrissey afterall.

[@lorrainegomez369]

I wish Morrissey would finish his book. Anything in his words is interesting. It will be a fantastic read and a best seller.

[@Burps___]

It’s fantastic that Moz continued in music rather than becoming a novelist. His only published novel was widely and universally panned.

[@MattBridger]

Well the fact that is your best diatribe says it all!

[@69crafty]

@Fallen80sChild haha blimey!

[@GriefTourist]

bet you it doesn't come out this decade

[@DarlinJacq]

All You have ever wanted was to sing and all I have ever wanted was to be Someone On Your Side because, I DO need to look so pleased... so, where are You Mozzarella?

[@vlo12]

I bet he's finishing up the autobiography because Johnny Marr's working on one now

[@wlouisharris]

While pompous, Morrissey does an interesting interview. I caught a show he did back in the early 2000's and it seemed sort of dated at the time. I get his point that there is no point for a Smith's reunion. He can play the songs now with musicians who are as good as the guys in the Smiths. He obviously doesn't get along with Marr and then there are I am sure hard feelings with other 2 after the royalty lawsuits.

[@leonardjohnny67]

I can assure you the musicians he has around him are not of Marr or Rourke's calibre

[@jamiemccabe6322]

vista7 theyr in no way as good as Johnny Marr as big a Morrissey fan as I am Johnny is every bit as important to the smiths as he was probably even more so cause of his work load

[@1fatherwinter]

moz looks like robin williams in this photo.

[@blaidddrwg5614]

Must be the Irish blood

[@seanmaher7733]

Nah. He actually looks more like Graham Pink, our much revered English teacher back in the day at St. Mary's.

[@ghostrider2664]

Thankfully we havent yet had a US President who is a Smiths fan. Lets pray that day never comes. In my lifetime, at least.

[@arricammarques1955]

''There is a light that never goes out'', Well yes, and many others that a plenty to mention. I've never followed anyone on 'Twit-tter', bloody classic. I also dispise 'The Boil Family' should have been flushed down the bog ages ago!

[@robertbenjamin7172]

You're an epic.

[@arricammarques1955]

Yes, Morrissey's 'biography' will make a great read. Publisher's are foaming at the mouth, and pounds sterling gleaming in view!

[@elchivato81mex7]

100 for Mozzet

[@1madaboutguitar]

To be honest, I haven't a clue... (as Morrisey would say)

[@maxpower970]

anyone know what his autobiography will be about?

[@robertbenjamin7172]

I'm gonna listen to sudehead

[@Springheeledjim5]

Suedehead

[@luapssub2415]

@zachtblauw how about Moz just does whatever the hell he wants?

[@ericcrawford8346]

Britain has become very Americanised? Is that why Morrissey lives in California now? l don't ''look to Los Angeles'' for anything since Johnny Thunders died.

[@ericcrawford8346]

tree.house I was referring to a continent, not a state. It was quoting a Morrissey lyric.

[@ericcrawford8346]

tree.house You must be an American. You can't differentiate between a quote, ironic satirical bullshit, The Pledge of Alienation or ANYTHING. Glamorous Glue. Listen to it, shut up, and get back to me Bro, or watch Judge Judy and jerk off. Either way I couldn't give a flying Fortress. Remember the Alamo!

[@ericcrawford8346]

tree.house O.K. Boring dull U.S. imbecile. America's a continent, I don't give a shit which part you're from. You can't change geography, history or try and seem smart about D.N.A. unless you're qualified in more than Wikitedian or produce Hillbillywood trash. You ain't that bright, you can't compensate for that with anything but bullshit. Just trust in god, and a fake democracy. Cheerio. innit?

[@thekid492]

He never plays What difference does it make solo that must be one of the songs???

[@marianhalcombe3305]

Not really. It's not because he's outgrown it. He's said before that he's never liked that song. He said the lyrics were riddled with cliches.

[@raymondmorris4270]

Like a German SUNDAY. ZAP ZEED FOR THE LIGHTNING ON YO TREE TO BE MONDAY'S TO END THE CAPITAL MONSTER FOR YOUR FAVOURITE SUNDAY...

[@darlinjacq1552]

Silly old songs seeming as "mating calls," you imply? Excuse my being so cliche but, you had me at GIAC...

[@wesmatron]

The Smiths.

[@claudettebonnaire3210]

The title is often more important than the song? That speaks volumes about his approach. Marketing is more important than the product. And stag hunting is 'everything' The Smiths were against? I'd never have guessed.

[@birdiedog5]

That is not what he meant, although Morrisey has always given a lot of attention to details and chosen photos for the album covers for certain reasons, to portray a feeling or mood. The title is the first impression of the song, but rest assured with Morrissey the product is in a league of it's own, there are no rubbish B sides and lesser known songs on albums are often as good or better than the hits. The title is just a first impression, as he said it can repel someone or draw them in. You must not be a Smith's fan.

[@TheClemcaster]

Don't believe everything you hear Miss Bonnaire.

[@dfxman]

always enlightening listening to Moz......but reform the Smiths mate,just for a world tour,,..for the fans!!

[@321bytor]

Laurel and Hardy

[@bensimps123]

he SHOULD ban cameron from his concerts ,strange he seemed ok towards him

[@pippipster6767]

Johnny Marr is very funny Is he really? 🤪

[@DarlinJacq]

Oh My God, I AM going to Marry King SteVen Patrick F%@#(!$ Morrissey ~Him(ashiac)Self!!! Goodnight and Blessings to you all!!!

[@maxpower7200]

Thanks it should be a good book i'll read my copy behind close doors and have a good shit while doing so.

[@rmorton8281]

Good shit?

[@christianrokicki]

A good shit is a lot better than a terribly bad shit.

[@DarlinJacq]

Union Jacq's went up All'ah-over, but it is an insult to love Me? There is no The Smith's reunion point 😕 😐 😒 😑 😢 😔 UNLESS😒😐😕😂😀❤️😉😄😆👍🏻😊🙂☺️😌👌💜♥️💪👋🏻🙌 I get Married to THE KING OF THE WORLD!!!

[@salsollo]

Morrissey is nobody s fool x

[@69crafty]

Shut up....why?

[@DarlinJacq]

Here, My Dear Son, is My Mating Call, "Kitty Kitty 🧶Kitty 😺 Chow 🪀Chow 🕸Chow..."