Rick Astley& Blossoms - The Boy With The Thorn In His Side + Girlfriend In A Coma-O2 Forum-09/10/21

[@Stevethesearcher]

Rick Astley does a great job here. He really is good at singing Smiths songs. The band are great too. I dont know why people were critical of this. It gets the thumbs up from me. I think they did a great job.

[@brycesterling947]

i agree. most smiths morrissey fans are just cringe

[@screamingswifts]

As a devout, long term Smiths and Morrissey fan I approve of this message. It's a fine homage. It's joyous.

[@mfmontovani]

Eu também concordo, amigo. Ficou muito bom!!! Rick Astley e Blossoms fizeram um ótimo trabalho!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lobowellness]

@@screamingswifts If if they don't believe us now? Lol

[@timmy707707]

My only question is...What prompted this? Was it a celebration? Tribute? I think folks who are critical might not be so much about his abilities but more about artistic integrity....it's kinda tacky in a way. But as a Smiths fan...I generally approve. Nice to hear renditions that are a bit closer to the original recorded versions. Morrisey strays but that's fine....it's his material.

[@noelabrera6634]

I don't care what anybody says . This is heaven

[@andrewcanady6644]

You’re right. 👼🏽

[@juliogarcia8646]

Never thought I would say Rick Astley is awesome.

[@EastSider48215]

I know, right? All those years I dunked on him and I was soooooo wrong! The man can sing like no one else. Love him!

[@geoffreyhughes441]

Blossoms are an incredible band and mad respect to Rick Astley. He's brilliant!! This has to tour!!

[@pip06powell]

Yes!!! At least they would turn after the money had gone into the bank!!!

[@daviddill5227]

I am not a fan of Rick Astley but him singing Smiths music I am really impressed. Great tone, hitting the notes perfectly. Wow, its really nothing I would have expected from him. I have to give him bigtime props for his efforts.

[@nenabunena]

You should check his 50 album

[@Tommy-fh6bs]

Sounds like you are a fan of Rick after all 😁

[@daviddill5227]

@Tommy-fh6bs - Rick might do better singing a different genre of music than what he is known for. Insurance commercials on US television years after his singing career being largely over doesn't likely speak well to his longevity. Perhaps doing Smith covers his career might do a little better than a song like "together forever."

[@serenaym3974]

​@@daviddill5227That's only your opinion, not shared by many, by the way.

[@daviddill5227]

@serenaym3974 - when did I ever state at any time in my reply that I was speaking for anyone else but myself? Stay in your lane, because clearly you are reading way too much into things. This being the case, especially since I never said anything derogatory about Rick Ashley in my response. Sorry, you are so hyper sensitive even if I never said anything negative about Rick Ashley.

[@DoroteoVilla]

On paper, this makes as much sense as , well, Rick Astley doing The Smiths. In practice? Sublime.

[@clintonbuckle8085]

Awesome. I don't feel bad it's rick astley, he's doing the songs justice. The smiths will always be my favourite band. Whoever thought this idea up is a genius.

[@harissa.teensl]

Rick Astley Singing The Smiths is sensational! I wish him all the success in the world and many, many years of life. ❤❤

[@chrisdewhurst1480]

This makes these songs live again, enjoyable, quirky and just about the best you could get.

[@williamwalton583]

This song will always live inside me

[@morrsmusic]

I thought nobody could perform morrissey songs. But rick made it unbelieveble well

[@AndyChannelle]

I’m glad the guitarist realised that you need to approach The Boy… as though it were a Chic song.

[@reddkard]

It works because Rick has a great voice for singing these songs !

[@MiamiMase]

Now im in love with Rick Astley ! Amazing !

[@neilyoung5029]

Been a Smiths fan since the beginning…..this rules

[@alabastermontague6841]

It is really (so) strange to hear a kind of joyous version of 'Girlfriend in a Coma' but it is also strange to hear a genuine full band version of that song after so long.

[@Mike-ir9fx]

What a strange world we live in 🤔one of the last people I would have thought could sing these magnificent works of art ♥️💔 well done Rick and the band, close your eyes and it is really blissful. Together forever and never to part 🤣⚽

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

This Smith's tribute band 😉 is AWESOME! I hope they tour worldwide! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jasonhill4094]

As a life long Smiths fan who has seen them twice in my home town the Market Hall and the Sands, I thought this was brilliant who would have thought Rick Astley was so cool. Certainly not back in the 80s. Well done Rick and the Blossoms

[@tonyvazquez9096]

They have to bring this act to the US

[@raysood]

The older I get the more I adore the Smiths!

[@psychoshaker333]

This is heaven. I'd give a lot to be able to see them live. I hope they continue doing this.

[@tobijassen6007]

Maravilhoso Rick Astley, cantando The Smiths

[@michaelolz]

I’ve been a Smiths fan and and a Rick Astley fan since the mid-80s. To me, this is a great fit.

[@tinman8753]

I can honestly see a long term career ahead for Rick n the Blossoms. Both go together perfectly.

[@snowyherge1549]

Total respect!! Great versions!!

[@davidmeichner8346]

I would go to this concert happily.

[@martinbosch8022]

Great job..., Smiths-songs timeless..., unforgettable... 🎶😊🌞☘️

[@JagBetty]

Rick does a brilliant thing here, sounds just like some,of Morrisseys yelps etc.

[@Edward1312]

The secret to longevity in the pop world is to be constantly re-inventing yourself, well done guys, especially Rick!

[@iwanttheoneicanthave11578]

I'm q true blue Smiths/Moz fan. And I'm f'n loving this.

[@ceciliachura554]

Que Genial Rick Astley & Blossoms ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@garylongden]

surprisingly excellent

[@trappistpreserves]

Brilliant. Brilliant concept and brilliant performances.

[@marciomedeiros8558]

Amo muito essa música do The Smiths ❤️❤️❤️

[@6828Lu]

I'm not a fan of Rick Astley or the Smiths, but this performance is downright brilliant and quite captivating.

[@chrishiggins7577]

Love it Rick👍

[@samsungview2618]

I love this !!! Thank you for whoever put this together, and thank you the Smiths, thank you Rick Astley.

[@JayJohansson]

need live album

[@agoravaificarmelhor]

Ficou maravilhoso esse cover e essa música fez um enorme sucesso no Brasil.

[@crazybirdblonde]

So Good❤

[@alexandrasmith3907]

Hi Rick & Blossoms, please come to Australia

[@Babaziba]

Amazingly talented, all of them.

[@kungfulender8733]

My favorite song for 35 years

[@andrewcanady6644]

SAME!

[@jvproductions2553]

So so so good. Come to Australia

[@stain12450]

I love the fact that so many people still know and love The Smiths ...makes me so happy

[@joanofarc708]

Brilliant brilliant

[@topgazza]

Rick Ashley does the Smiths ! Masterpiece backed by a superb band as well

[@cbelt]

I’ve just got a massive grin on my face. Love this.

[@ImHandlingIt]

SAME!

[@user-ud3yw9dw8j]

utterly superb

[@taniadaniels4629]

Wow. I never thought I'd see The Smiths covered by Rick Astley[!] But this unusual combination works like magic. I wonder what Morrissey makes of this?!

[@rattatouilletherat]

Believe it or not, Morrissey and Rick have had a series of friendly interactions with each other over time. Maybe he approves of it, maybe not. Who knows for sure?

[@henrydelgada]

Goosebumps all over me! Do a Scandinavia-tour asap!

[@chican_0]

Rick did great here covering one of The Smith’s greatest hit. Bravo.

[@juliogarcia8646]

We have been Rick rolled In the greatest way possible ❤️🥰

[@andrewcanady6644]

HAHA SO TRUE

[@hudsontrenholm7603]

Rick has a phenomenal voice and the band and he are enjoyable in this. I could listen to this and be glad to have gone to the concert. Having said that, Morrissey's deep brooding vocals come from a different place.

[@sumitrana4813]

That was so wholesome, quick someone get Rick and Marr onstage together.

[@TheIuriPalma]

Maravilha !!! .... wonderful ! .... amei ! ... i love it!

[@michaelconnolly7681]

LOVE IT!LOVE IT! LOVE IT! ❤

[@timwilliams3297]

Fantastic.

[@gorrillion1]

yea this is great, good job.

[@joanofarc708]

Brilliant stuff

[@mattb6704]

Read the title. Thought this wouldn’t work, but it’s a pleasant suprise.

[@joanofarc708]

When the crowds sings with you you've cracked it

[@lucasvandenbrom856]

I would pay serious money to see this 🤘

[@andiharper4498]

Excellent... come to Oz

[@andrewdix8038]

love it

[@reginateixeira6401]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davebarlow6457]

Great job , highly underrated performer. He can literally sing anything , including Sam Fender's 17 Going Under !!

[@roryhamilton6000]

Love this. Rick rolling Moz

[@mrtomas0990]

He is great...proof is the audio

[@wilfullness]

RIP Andy Rouke. Love ya man. So much 🔴

[@JoyEVIL]

didn't know i needed this till TY auto played this .. cheers!

[@123uzuz]

Rumour has it that homeless people seek shelter under the base of Rick Ashley’s trousers

[@victorslab]

No joke, Johnny, Andy and Mike should do a Smiths reunion with Rick Astley as lead singer.

[@ianbruce892]

I could actually see Morrissey, sneering at this, but being very jealous!! Rick does a excellent job of all the Smiths songs!!😎⚘🌷🎤

[@Crisstti]

Why on earth would Morrissey be "jealous" of this? He wrote the songs lol, and he does a fantastic job singing them to this day. This is a very nice homage of course.

[@nigelblockhead80]

The Smiths should have swapped Rick for Moz after Strangeways 😁

[@andreasmith4194]

Morissey doesn't care, Johnny Marr does

[@modmutha8608]

Jealous?? 🤣🤣Moz is the the genius behind this. He’s gonna love this

[@29memyselfandi]

Morrissey liked it. Johnny didn’t.

[@rosem7485]

great job, rick superb, fantastic bad !!

[@ewengarrod2198]

It's weird to be cynical about people playing music they clearly like to an audience clearly enjoying it. I guess it's a pretentious 'I actually went to arts-kool' sort of thing.

[@JonathanFaber]

I love this! I would buy this album.

[@essiaharding7323]

The lead singer of the smiths we never knew we wanted

[@craigbridge1928]

Brilliant ❤

[@joanofarc708]

Oh my god this is brilliant

[@davelash8699]

Ahhh...the sweet 80's sound of the JC120

[@evandrojoaquim331]

Música linda Brasil 2024

[@DahmerApologist]

i'm in the weird part of youtube and i'm loving it

[@paulbradley705]

id buy rick singing smiths .

[@emanuelfocsan6029]

Rick is far more into this songs now than Morrissey, I'd like to imagine Johnny Marr has the same impression.

[@chrislewis-n3v]

loved this when i saw this at glastonbury

[@ambarharovargas493]

My lads Blossoms ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@tsartodd]

the Smiths were one of my favorite bands when i was a teenager, but Morrissey's racist bullshit had turned me off. so thanks Rick Astley, for enabling me to listen to these songs i knew so well and loved so much so long ago and without all of that baggage.

[@rileyxxxx]

omg I need the full set. this is the best Ive seen in ages... omg... I want to see him play the smiths songs in my country

[@amiegearhart5156]

Amazing love it ❤️‍🔥 💯

[@stephanmunz2692]

I gew up with both of them. I'm quite confused, but it is brilliant I must admit

[@thojfo]

And when you want to live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? 1:40

[@Crisstti]

Very nice touch with the "marry me" on the drums ;)

[@felicciano]

Great job.👍👍👍

[@shawnngatai4745]

❤❤❤❤

[@ouackstrax7356]

Who would've thought Morrissey would've been more warmly receptive of this than Marr.

[@martinevensen406]

Briljant rick!

[@ilyassadiq2447]

Awesome!! Unexpectedly great job. Where did that come from?? I would buy this !!!

[@markpearce5075]

Top drawer!

[@andreafo3896]

World Tour! Pleeease!