Morrissey on the Jonathon Ross show

[@sharonlee4773]

Nobody can say he hasnt stayed true to himself-a rare thing today.LEGEND!

[@philldownes8685]

yeah he stayed the same, total shit cant sing a note .

[@sexobscura]

he has *not* stayed true to himself

[@sharonlee4773]

@@sexobscura How so?

[@sexobscura]

@@sharonlee4773 yes

[@sharonlee4773]

@@sexobscura How has he not stayed true to mimself,I shall ask again?

[@emma-janeminshull-turner1242]

Morrissey is such a lovey, his music is sublime, and his great sense of humour rock's!!!♥️🎶🕺

[@vicarinatutu6656]

Johnny Marr was right when he said that Morrissey is the most hilarious man in the world. He has such a unique, intelligent, sarcastic sense of humour that he doesn't show quite often, which is certainly a shame. I actually laughed more with his interview that with any comedy movie, and i don't think his opaque, funny character is really appreciated

[@zigzagwanderer3585]

True, the combination with Jonathan Ross is a gift though.

[@onealspence8548]

Not agreeing with Morrissey on his animal views he can move on.

[@WilyOldBuck]

I loved The Smiths, I bought all the records and saw them at Derby Assembly Rooms, when Whistle Test filmed it. They were magnificent. Since he went solo, he's crawled so far up his own ring piece that he's become unbearable. He sits in LA, in his ivory tower, pontificating his bile to his sycophantic followers and they lap it up like ambrosia. I can't listen to The Smiths these days. Thankfully, the real genius behind the band, Johnny Marr, has a decent "ex Smiths" body of work for me to still appreciate the thing that attracted me to the band in the first place. The music.

[@philipcooper4620]

He’s an eccentric ol’ character for sure .. but presents as seriously uncomfortable being interviewed.

[@samdavidson4424]

He's weird AF

[@nibunibu4254]

14 May 2004. Fuck me, this is nearly 20 years old!

[@Southside1804]

Commenting so you come back it’s been 20 year!

[@fightsforrights9744]

I know..

[@lylahale5284]

him saying "there is no Mozza charm" is charming !

[@greghenderson6011]

Morrissey keeps it real.. Period.

[@jacktorrance2633]

Really pretentious.

[@greghenderson6011]

Haha.. true but their music was deserving of merit… for the time he was a unique character.

[@tomimpala]

"He has drizzel flown over from Manchester" and "cheer himself down" are genuine morrissey-sounding jokes

[@lovelondon806]

Cheer himself down was extremely clever

[@andrewmurray5542]

The funniest line. Even Morrissey couldn't hold back the laughter, though you can see he tries to hold back.

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️✨️✨️ Morrissey is so real ✨️✨️⭐️

[@ant7936]

Went straight to Morissey. What a pity he didn't appear just alone!

[@winstonsmith3690]

Do you miss England when you're not here? Yes, and even when I am here...

[@sharonlee4773]

He's spot on with that!

[@theboywithathorninhisside.4179]

Oh my goodness "DENO" Morrissey Drummer at the time got a wonderful a reaction. Love it. After all those years. Love ~it. DENO. We love you

[@skepticparanormal6680]

Morrisey is a cool guy and at least hes honest i like it 👌

[@rlg222]

The last song is one of my favorite Morrissey songs ever! I still love the Smiths though...My first love :)

[@Accidentinparadiable]

Personally. I thought this whole show was brilliant. J ROSS has a real knack with people. So funny. We are the quarry, has been up there in my top 10 albums since its release . Fantastic album.

[@nickycotton6137]

Aye, certainly does. That's the Album. Couldn't find it! Nice1

[@andrewmurray5542]

Ross was hilarious and brought our a funny side of Morrissey you rarely see. Pre interview, the line about importing drizzle from Machester to California made me spit out my tea! 😂😂😂

[@zenbear4149]

It really is his best solo record - I loved the Smiths, never could get through an entire Moz solo record until this one which I wore out at the time. And he was so thin and fit looking still.

[@fightsforrights9744]

Have you I am not a dog on chain album

[@saltlamp66]

So happy I came across this, I remember watching it when it first aired and I enjoyed Morrissey's interview just as much now as then, thanks ❤

[@rhondaquintero7369]

Great interview and wonderful performance.

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Very natural and honest lyricist without American cliches.

[@lorenzocolston8216]

He got out of Morrissy more than anyone! Good!

[@margaretmoore7034]

I was just watching a documentary about Lemmy from Motorhead before I watched this.. and I can't exactly put my finger on it, but Lemmy and Morrissey are exact opposites, yet they made THEMSELVES into Icons in the music industry by being honest, loyal to the fans of their music and never once selling out. They are both honest (was in Lemmys case RIP) .. Not many Stars of today do things their way.. but these two did.

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Absolutely

[@robertl6591]

Only came to really appreciate The Smiths a few years ago. Now I really appreciate Morrissey for his love of animals and lack of BS about humans (I hate most of us too). Most of all I love his lyrics, they are so descriptive and remind me of Alan Bennett.

[@Bob-el3iw]

Get rid of Labour & Tories is probably one of the best lines I've heard in lyrics, liked that (:

[@seaniek9175]

Ross & Morrissey at their best . This is what a chat show should be

[@frannieo1707]

I love you, Moz. ❤💚❤💚❤

[@DrGreenaway]

Morrissey is such an interesting man. Such compassion and dislike of people at the same time. I really wish him inner peace and happiness in this world that he finds much not to like.

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

38:18 The interview starts. Host sounds like a needy guy trying to be friends with Mors. I like Mors's honesty for the instant answer.

[@nickywiresdyson1]

It’s called irony

[@FortNada]

For me as a German that is _the_i ncarnation of _Englishness_ or shall I say _Britishness:_ The extraordinaire humour, the style, the taste, the music, the politeness in conversation. But nowadays I understand that is not regular or common in British TV anymore...?

[@lubomishka9137]

Aww Dale, I loved him and only recently heard that he‘d died😢

[@jonfletcher147]

Legend! and admire his principals

[@Johnny-ji7ny]

JR handles this very well. I think he knew it was going to be very dry unless he quickfire questions. Mozza is not much of a talker and and a very awkward interviewee.

[@DCDPM]

Outstanding

[@fluorosco]

Morrissey - Desert Island Discs Have a listen... you'll love Him more ❤😊👍

[@jeff30795]

SUPERB!

[@donnae9566]

I love Morrisey

[@johnoldfield5463]

Love listening Morrisey....whilst eating a steak....each to their own...

[@franksabatino542]

Love Love Love

[@adamfindlay7091]

Loved him on The Muppet Show.

[@regmtait100]

Remember this when first broadcast 2004, joking that he must've had a bacon sandwich before he went on. Rare inteview even then, before his sublime someback. Thanks for staying true, Morrissey

[@tylerfast106]

People who are are unashamedly themselves and don’t follow the crowd are always seen as weird. It’s a badge of honour.

[@PetrolPatrol]

Ross "Like most men I like to hold something back" Morrisey "For when?" That hit me harder than it should've...

[@kevinmassey7675]

"Sick to death of Labour , and Tories" ....oh yeah

[@shylinh5939]

Jonathan, I love you, I just never knew until now

[@rodneycraft1005]

What year was this done?

[@thfc1984]

2004

[@TheBella2u]

I know this is old, but I love Morrissey and Jonathan Ross. Hilarious 🤣

[@ianbentley7276]

2004, doesn't time fly!

[@hermanthetosser4219]

2004... such a great song sounds better 2020s

[@noniedamaris621]

What year is this show?

[@riflethebowler]

The special edition was part New York Dolls....

[@leeward1876]

I kinda relate to him, I hate people and I really only have 3 friends.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Does anyone else think that Morrissey looks like Gomer Pyle just a little bit?

[@darrylmaxwell-os7pu]

and he sings like him... just a little bit 😊 hey wait a minute... the first time I became aware of Mozz was that video where he went to INDIANA - home of James Dean & Jim Nabors 😮 😂 🎉

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@darrylmaxwell-os7pu Haha, awesome 😆

[@mikephalen3162]

Never saw Ross before. This certainly was a peculiar line of questioning. Putting myself in his place, there are a thousand questions I would have wanted to ask Morrissey instead of this foolishness.

[@bobdavis4848]

This big Morrissey fan is confused. He said "I miss British people" and later "I don't like people, to be honest." When the great Morrissey said he doesn’t want to be called Steven, it was the perfect time for the host to ask him why then it was OK for the great Sandie Shaw to release her song “Steven (You Don’t Eat Meat.)” Why wasn’t the host educated enough to do so? Twice I bought “You are the Quarry” and twice It wouldn’t play on any of my CD players. Perhaps that British pressing the host held was different, but I haven’t found one here in California.

[@Music-tg5is]

Simple! He doesn't like people (neither do I). But, if he has to be around them conversing, then he'd prefer they be British like himself (rather than American, where he lives most of the time). Since at least then, they would have more in common culturally. As to why he then chooses to live in a place like America, it likely gives him more excuses not to go out and socialise with others. Whereas, if he lived in Britain, where he knows a lot more people/family, etc. He'd face more pressure to meet up or attend family functions, etc. It's basically, how unsociable introverted personalities are.

[@bobdavis4848]

@@Music-tg5is Thanks, your explanations make sense. I was puzzled because I tend to be a very literal thinker so I didn't know why he didn't add "except for British" near the end. Although now thinking about it, I suppose doing so would have led some to accuse him of being racist, and he doesn't need any more of that. But I don't think preferring to be around a certain type of people makes someone racist against the others, not intentionally anyway. I'm still wondering about the Sandie song and defective CDs issue, though. Have a nice day.

[@diamonddog4708]

Year would be nice

[@user-mv5bu2kk8b]

May, 2004

[@diamonddog4708]

@@user-mv5bu2kk8b Thank you

[@simonedgbaston]

🎶 Us Morrissey Fans We know because of the release of You are the Quarry 🎵

[@diamonddog4708]

@@simonedgbaston So happy for you

[@simonedgbaston]

@@diamonddog4708 😂 I am too 🎶

[@petban6715]

What is a morrissey?

[@jacktorrance2633]

Wonnie the wocket!

[@jeffkaufman9875]

Well, serves me right for my morbid curiosity wondering what Morrissey would look like “on Jonathan Ross”…

[@badgersalesman5595]

This is from 2004 and Dale died in 2018 and Morrissey is absolutely knackered these days. We are all getting old people like it or not 😢 Especially vegetarians 😂

[@Yesman10]

The best. Simples.

[@edpaterson3529]

You wouldn't be able to broadcast more than three minutes of this show today.

[@simonmcintyre4154]

A national treasure.

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Would love to hear a stripped back, string section version of this song.

[@waynepinnock5874]

One gets the impression that Morrisseys aura made Johnny Marr into a great guitarist. For a non musician he certainly understands guitar sounds and textures.

[@DarlinJacq]

You mention the Adkins diet aNd I try to make things In My Life as carb free as possible aNd it works!!!

[@gobsmacker2390]

HAHA moz seemed so annoyed at him

[@sirtrevor10]

No wonder, Ross was ghastly, his cringeworthy patter must have made Morrissey think of heading for the exit.

[@graysynther2169]

Hacienda, great days. Now guess my age.

[@465marko]

43:13 In fairness, I try and avoid raw veggies as well.... it is unnecessary though.

[@DarlinJacq]

Every week, mercy would get drizzle from Manchester & straight Rhein poured down on Him down from the Oregon skies. Thank Yah, Thank Yah, Thank Yah ABSOLUTELY FABULOUSLY Je, for brightening My Rhein because I AM old(er, & I AM not yet a was...)!!!

[@Viva-Hate.1]

This Charming man 💙

[@jejmoss11]

Jonathan, not Jonathon

[@cc92103]

FYI: Moz @ 32:28

[@diamonddog4708]

Awwww I liked Dale Winton

[@andrewwilliams8187]

Thought it was Robbie Williams

[@sholagagates833]

They have a very similar face, overall eyebrows, eyes and mouth

[@barbarohelm9697]

Morrissey has talent tho and wit ..

[@andrewwilliams8187]

@@barbarohelm9697 lol

[@JamieBreez]

He looks like Jeff though.

[@rowenamacdonald889]

I feel sorry for Jonathan Ross here. He’s doing his best and Morrissey is being bloody hard work.

[@nickycotton6137]

LOL. Bl**dy right..

[@roscoemc3]

Really !!! Morrisey is being difficult …are you aware they two are long standing mates …don’t you see it 😮

[@nhollybabes2386]

this must be what..20 years old now? ish.

[@leeoliver7151]

I think dale winton was better

[@ernieburke3695]

Bit of a waste of time appearing with Ross and hid crass interview style.

[@dondraper2488]

I wonder what Dale’s up too these days….

[@tjpreston5894]

Host is funny.

[@CatmanPete]

Funny as arse ache...

[@mattkent2651]

The second Morrissey opens his mouth, the world is in the presence of a human on another level. The lens through which Morrissey is able to read (in milliseconds) the hypocrisy of the poor humour offered up by Jonathan Ross, is evident. The incongruence on Morrisey's face, at every bad taste joke (i.e. the incessant jokes Ross makes about vegetarianism and his truly cringeworthy version of 'pop' interviewing that we had to endure during this 90's) is handled with aplomb. Above all, it is his humility (I.e. his embarrassment that he must 'pity' Ross so many times in a row during his pitiful questions) that makes Morrissey so obviously above Jonathan Ross in this interview.

[@sonanderson6351]

Yes, he does want you to think that

[@joeloxig6872]

I don't mean to brag but I've bummed Morrissey

[@13strange67]

Poppycock !

[@sharonlee4773]

Any good? He gave me a Donkey Punch.............

[@nibunibu4254]

I hope you had the decency to give him a reach around.

[@susanvaughan-schiele210]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@sharonlee4773]

@@nibunibu4254 And a jolly good Tromboning!

[@tylerstamps2786]

Ideosyncratic he is

[@JamieBreez]

He.looks sby. He looks ljke . Ok ! Lets!

[@Capillus]

"Jonathon" is one of those made-up names coming from Americans who can't spell. His name is Jonathan.

[@sirtrevor10]

Ross is just awful, isn’t he ? Ladies and gentlemen……Mawsey. I genuinely expected Morrissey to leave half way through, Bee Gees style ! A great rendition of Every Day is Like Sunday, I bet Morrissey couldn’t wait to get off that sofa and back to the band. A great man indeed.

[@sidneyeasyrider1333]

Iv only just realised morrissey up there with the great poet's. Just listen to his interlude

[@DarlinJacq]

You say that You eVen, that You are afraid of NO ONE? You proposed aNd I accepted that proposal 8921 days ago, but We have not YET met in person ~THEN We will learn how to fear the Godess (cuz I AM really not that scary, at least not to Myself...)😘😘😘

[@kirkwilliams2127]

He was an a hole to break up the band. Talented yes.

[@daveasnell]

Why the long face Morrissey 🐎🤣

[@sodd1000]

Revolting Dale Winton.

[@maclardy]

Morrissey is God

[@jacktorrance2633]

No!

[@diamonddog4708]

Joaquin Phoenix in 20 years 😄

[@jonathansimkin1341]

first!!!!

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Ronnie a legend without doubt.Dale Winton I can take or Leave but Morrisey (and my opinion) I find him as boring as His Music🙈

[@alanraitak3870]

canned laughter

[@davevansega1771]

This Guy has a big problem.

[@SP-lw7mr]

Should you ever need reminding what a bell end Jonathan Ross is just put someone clever, funny and charismatic like Morrissey in front him.

[@ceolbeats7182]

👍🏽

[@jamespotter3660]

Rot a ranker he is.

[@yank.my.doodleitsadandy9222]

I got it.. 😂😂😂

[@errol-ih4jy]

HOW MORRISEY EVER MADE IT IS A MYSTERY TO ME, TALENTLESS.

[@scottandrewbrass]

BIG WORDS.

[@scottandrewbrass]

BIG WORDS.

[@ef7480]

lol

[@russellhinson3167]

Completely talentless, more famous for acting like an unmannered adolescent

[@crybabychrononaut]

Brilliant branding/image making with The Smiths.

[@33NFN]

So unfunny. British humor sucks.

[@italianjob4947]

Sorry to hear that you don't have a sense of humour.

[@diamonddog4708]

Sometimes it's just best not to even try to understand it if you can't

[@anthonymellor7046]

I presume you mean "humour" That's entirely different 😀😀

[@33NFN]

@@anthonymellor7046 of course 🤮

[@sigspearthumb3249]

I guess you need someone to yell "Bazinga" so you know when to laugh. SMH.