Johnny Marr Plays Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want

From KCRW session, 11/18/13.

[@andrewhyde3675]

Such a genius with a guitar...Rarely a solo..Just nuances and textural subtlety that touch the soul, without showboating. Respect to this man.

[@jrStokie]

That’s a superb description

[@shortaybrown]

There’s not many solos his rhythm guitar is the entire song. Absolutely the best rhythm guitar sing writer ever. All Smiths songs started with his guitar being the the song, Morrissey just added lyrics.

[@crybabychrononaut]

Yes.

[@patrickkeaveny2021]

@@shortaybrown So true! Marr's brilliance is under appreciated. His vocals in this song is surprisingly outstanding.

[@patrickkeaveny2021]

Andrewhyde3675 - Well Said, Spot On.

[@treid100182]

Marr does a great job with the vocals. I never knew he could sing so well.

[@Red4350]

Check out his solo stuff i didnt know either until recently

[@illwind]

i know right! he should have sang on some songs during his time in the smiths

[@matthewfbridges]

@@illwind i honestly fucking adore his vocals on Bigmouth Strikes Again nowadays, just as much as Moz’s.

[@SuperLaney81]

Actually he sounds like Morrissey

[@pierrecastelnau]

well... Morissey is a singer... and Johnny a guitar angel

[@kihmsanders9205]

So sad, so touching. This song means so many different things to so many different people, all of whom have a different notion of what "getting what they want" actually means. Truly an anthem for the ages...

[@rogeriolinhares3047]

You’re right. It touches deep in the soul!

[@jackalope2302]

Frustrated desire is such a universal feeling

[@italosouza2011]

Yes, sometimes I think this song is my life. Thanks Smiths ❤️

[@nirvana454]

Haven't had a dream in a long time.

[@pieterkock695]

this composition is so ridiculously good... so impressive how working class kids wrote these complex melodies... gives me goose bumps that in England the lower classes make the high art and the upper classes eat from their noses

[@Raptuza]

Lol

[@catherinelloyd4452]

nose candy

[@colors6692]

All the Smiths members were sons of Irish emigrants! The English could never do this!!!☘☘

[@colors6692]

"gives me goose bumps that in England the lower classes make the high art " What a stupid thing to say. Looks like you made many mistakes in your comment.

[@kempos81]

@@colors6692 🙄

[@kitsunewhisker]

Cameraman is a guitarist. Showing us all the chords at the beginning.

[@oguzhangoksel278]

some heroes don't wear capes

[@darrylschultz6479]

@@oguzhangoksel278 Yeah-it's just a pity the cameraman didn't turn the camera towards himself at some point. I guess we'll never know whether he's one of the cape-wearing heroes or one of the heroes that don't bother with a cape.😢

[@d-tailgames3314]

@@darrylschultz6479 some heros are faceless

[@darrylschultz6479]

@@d-tailgames3314 Like the ones whose heads were severely burned while rescuing people from a YUUGE blaze you mean?

[@d-tailgames3314]

@@darrylschultz6479 hm.. sure

[@lateron6269]

One of the most underrated guitarists ever.

[@omarjensen8520]

You are absolutely right. Marr is a guitarist and a musician.

[@darrelashton709]

Omar Jensen It was listening to Marr and Squire growing up that made me want to learn to play guitar, have a look at The Urchins CJA live, enjoy

[@CaptainOatwright]

+LATEON He is a legend I agree, but thankfully he is not underrated - most people rate him highly - from Noel Gallagher to the Queen...they all know him well!

[@kithsg1]

Underrated? Are u actually fucking kidding? Hes an absolute legend and labeled as a God by NME

[@lateron6269]

+Keith Lau I Wouldn't say most Americans know him? But I could be mistaken.

[@danielmcdermott138]

You don't get Morrisey's voice here but instead you get Marr's astonishing guitar work. Put them together and you get the greatest band of all time.

[@Fd20y]

daniel mcdermott dire straits & Knopfler for me

[@KingSlimeProductions]

True but at least Marr can sing pretty decently.

[@bobduncanvevo6969]

Voobo yeah not bad

[@sspbrazil]

I think Johnny does a great job of singing this song

[@askjrvbjkrfbvhjbdjf]

yeah, check out The Smiths mate

[@johnh3760]

That intro was hauntingly beautiful.

[@Woyaboy2]

It’s one of my favorite intros! I love how he hints at the song he’s gonna play and just lightly strums them then goes into the finger slides that sound like a fever dream.

[@kitsunewhisker]

still is 😊

[@davesmythe6733]

The most naturally comfortable guitarist of all time in my opinion

[@kendo5862]

Best intro, to the best live version of, one of the best songs ever, by one of the best guitarists ever ...

[@benjaminhorton8013]

I find the outro is so beautiful too

[@stephenlandry9061]

Johnny’s playing is so moving. His chord phrasing is unlike anyone else

[@DavidHughesEire]

I'm not a HUGE Smiths fan, but I LOVE Johnny Marr's playing style, he truly is unique. The chords he uses in this song are nothing short of beautiful, and he's capable of playing his work live with feeling that most artists can only dream of achieving on their instrument. RESPECT from Davey, Ireland... :)

[@madelinestark6386]

I could listen forever...

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

I feel exactly the same way about the Smith's but the guitar is amazing.

[@Adm6475]

Smiths are excellent. Johnny Marr is a genius. Im just wanting him to do some work with Noel G. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaK4o2B-jbysqLM

[@darrenwalshe65]

David Hughes that's an idea I would go see Johnny doing instrumental smiths like a light

[@ezrhino100]

If u like johnny then you ARE a fan.

[@kellyhartman7266]

Marr is the creator of the most beautiful guitar compositions of all time. The attempt to capture that feeling is why, twenty five years ago, I bought my first guitar. I have played every day since. His work still inspires and moves me. Thank you, Mr. Marr. You're amazing.

[@boxingmonkey2450]

Could have watched Johnny Morris and bought a fucking hamster or gerbil instead . . . . you are lucky

[@ballisticdan9135]

Awesome

[@padshardbank]

I could listen to the first minute on a loop for the rest of my life.

[@SuarezIsGod]

Same.

[@mccm48]

I’ve watched this so many times. Hands down the best version I’ve heard. Wonderful.

[@denism66]

I love how his face shows very little emotion, he seems a little reserved. But then it all comes out through his guitar. What a wonderful way to express yourself.

[@ExodusPessoa]

I didn't know Johnny Marr could sing. This is excellent!!!

[@johnisevil]

I'd go as far as saying I prefer his singing to Morrissey's.

[@carolholmes4078]

He can’t...but an amazing guitarist

[@martywhitevan]

he learned from the best

[@themysticmuse1111]

@Reginald Purifoy go easy,now

[@officeaddict33]

@@carolholmes4078 - It's not bad. He can't pull the same emotions out of a song as Morrissey but he's mostly on key and it's easy on the ears.

[@JoeStunner]

Beautiful version of one of the great melancholy masterpieces. If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you're probably already dead.

[@melike8824]

JoeStunner it brings blood to my ear

[@zzoti]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Vampire_Nightshade]

@@melike8824 Edgar Allan Poe would not approve of your rude comment

[@luv_sic]

z. mochniej yeah it has problems leave it alone.

[@craggerrs]

@@melike8824 I fookin love this version of this song but that gave me lols

[@magicocarbonelli]

I'm from Brasil, one of best song have heard in my life. It brings hope to me.👏👏👏🙏

[@austin78993]

I just watched Morrisey's version and then this. They're both different but equally beautiful. I can't even imagine watching them do this song together. I feel like they both play this song with such emotion because this song has taken on new meaning. If you search Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want Live on KZbin, you get Morrisey and then Marr. They both perform the hell out of the song. It's almost creates this "This song says exactly what drove us apart. We both have what we want and now we are apart. It's bittersweet" It's truly sad and you can see it in their faces. I wonder if they think about their time in the Smiths more when they do this song than any other song.

[@stumblingspacecowboy2003]

That was so hauntingly beautiful and very well said. I hope they do think about their time in The Smiths together. But, only the good times, for a change.

[@darrengunn7249]

Morrissey - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want - Live Honolulu Hawaii 2012 808taper 128K views 11 years ago can't pick between these imo

[@fdacisterna]

I never really cared about Jhonny Marr, but god! now I know how much I've lost! He is a great singer and this version of the song is just beautiful.

[@fifakul9417]

JOHNNY MARR *

[@cockshield]

María Fernanda Cisterna Just like your face.

[@ImrulHassan786]

María Fernanda Cisterna u got his talent

[@shaunchambers8877]

María Fernanda Cisterna Morrissey is the singer, johnny marr is the best guitarist in the world.

[@demetrioportillo]

one does not simply, not care much for Johnny marr

[@SNESdrunk]

I love this version

[@dontfeedthemilkshake]

SNES Drunk is a Smiths fan?!

[@cantrememberusername]

God damn now I love you more!!!

[@koobesq]

You Would.

[@christschin3708]

Love your videos too!

[@matthewsommerville88]

LMAO I love you SNES DRUNK!!

[@odw_99]

It’s crazy to see how much Marr’s vocals have improved since this, they’re not bad here, but they’re actually so good now

[@ES-aussie68]

This is the best version, his guitar playing really makes it for me.

[@cbar0x]

Ladies and gentlemen, Johnny Fucking Marr.. It doesn't get much better than this..

[@1122redbird]

+franz I concur, sir.

[@kaisergreed]

aye aye....it doesn't. Johnny and morrissey again together might be better though.Dreams.

[@edmarmaia9887]

+1122redbird veri good muito bom 😭

[@modsleix6]

+franz Actually, to hear _"Ladies and gentlemen... after decades of absence... please welcome back... The Smiths",_ would be a lot better... Shame they're letting opportunity after opportunity fly by and time is running out...

[@chrisedwards3883]

Brilliant!!

[@dawtrysj]

Simply exquisite. His guitar playing is almost like gossamer.

[@vincentanderson1188]

best description i have ever heard, gossamer floating on a cold breeze.

[@christschin3708]

More like silk for me.

[@southerner4566]

Who is Gossamer ?

[@mattjames4978]

@@southerner4566 It's spider silk.

[@danielelston7457]

This is seriously beautiful. Fuck the government

[@mikedowd66]

beautiful introduction to one of his best songs.

[@Jennifervz5jl]

At the 4 minute mark I start to cry because this bit reminds me of a certain person who I loved so much and never knew it such a great song 🎵 Merry Christmas blessings to everyone 🇨🇦🎄♥️💗♥️💗

[@mikelawrence4917]

A good song will do that to you. Hugs

[@zuma3334]

You brought me back to HS in the 80’s. Sitting on my car in the Vons market parking listening to the smiths before starting my shift. Mucho gracias

[@kevarosenberg]

What no one can take away from Johnny Marr is he can play guitar like no other

[@robgreen1818]

Johnny is absolutely the most underrated guitar player ever, he makes his jag weep for us.

[@spookyspiice]

Johnny just looks so... serene. This is beautiful.

[@TeacherTalk-p7i]

This is the best I've heard Johnny's voice, sounds great

[@batrabill]

He sings it like he's in love with his own song, a beautiful thing to see

[@stateworker]

This is my all-time favorite song and if you had asked me before I saw this if anyone should ever sing this song but Morrissey, I would have said no. And been wrong. Johnny's soul is as much a part of the song as Morrissey's and it comes through in that rendition. For over thirty years now that song has been the song for me and to have this version appear is a gift. I will come back to watch again and again.

[@cnsdj4hire]

I have watched this at least ten times already and not sick of it! His guitar playing is so mesmerizing and I didn't know Marr could sing! I have been enjoying seeing him play without a band and never really knew how great his guitar playing is. I wish it was more noticeable in the Smiths albums! Great artist!

[@BonSkirmish1312]

listen to hatful of hollow

[@mattjmod]

I'm now on about 1000 haha

[@jackleonardo2167]

Stephen Jones what do you mean not noticeable in the Smiths' albums? What are you on about? What were you listening to?

[@cnsdj4hire]

@@jackleonardo2167 the difference is that he is the spotlight in this video and made me respect him more as an artist

[@OrgaKnickFanatic]

Johnny Marr is one of Rock and Roll's most underrated guitarist EVER!

[@Sonny2299]

I love how he’s not afraid to use simple chords in his records. Like how he knows all about inversions and extensions and so forth, and knows when to pull back and play some open chords instead. Really powerful stuff.

[@riggs105]

Amazing song.. I know of The Smiths but I've never heard any of their songs. The chords in this song are, for me, so deep and melancholy, I hasten a tear or two, it reminds me of past tragedies, losing loved ones, or a lost moment in time that could've changed my future ... Johnny Marr has wonderful phrasing ... so moving.

[@ZayedMansoori]

Me too man, first Smiths song. It came up on my Spotify and I loved it and the guitar here is enchanting!

[@TheMArlene711]

Love this 🎶 cover.

[@TheMArlene711]

Love this 🎶 cover.

[@cnmuc]

It's not really a cover...

[@spunk2r]

One of the best versions of this song, indeed.

[@ivandesantis858]

In a band each member has a role but as evident from this beautiful rendition it does not mean that's all they're capable of. Johnny put over that song masterfully and gave us a glimpse of how talented he is

[@nirvana454]

One of the most underrated musicians ever. Such a talented guy. Also, RIP Andy Rourke 😢

[@thecrankedamps]

The beauty of this song always astounds me

[@TommyStevens1]

Such a beautiful intro to a beautiful song.

[@johnoshea284]

one of the most talented guitarists ever to grace this earth.

[@phillipkennedy-wong2132]

No words can describe Johnny Marr’s angelic music.

[@MrBerksboy]

Man this is good, a great song and a great version. Love the intro.

[@TheEmbroideryGuy]

Johnny Marr, one underrated guitar player.

[@Nobody-sb6tr]

This is the best version of the song I have ever heard! It would be wonderful to hear Morrissey sing to it.

[@scottgauthier6537]

The most heart-wrenchingly beautiful thing I have ever heard 😢😢😢

[@jamesmyers2852]

Better than the Smiths studio recording. The extended, languid intro, hinting at what's to come, and overall slower pace suits it.

[@Davian67]

I was in tears by the end of then song. Wow, amazing version. I've been listening to this song since I was a kid, loved it then, and it sounds better each year. Top shelf!

[@MrSupersonic84]

The way he comes across as much as I love his music. Humble and gentle soul.

[@lynneforsyth8231]

First time I have heard this version..absolutely incredible! Plus he sounds like Morrissey... unbelievable version..Thank you Johnny Marr..brilliant voice

[@grg537]

The world needs these songs to get by.

[@michaelhancock6041]

Damnit, I can play this, but it will never sound like this masterpiece, no matter how many times I play it. Marr is a one of a kind.

[@chi4824]

Omg his voice is heaven

[@kevanbrown7620]

Johnny Marr and Morrissey wrote so many great songs in such a short time while they were in The Smiths, who were the best band of the '80s and 1 of the greatest band's ever.

[@andrewcanady6644]

What a soothing, beautiful song. Thanks Smiths for what you gave the world.

[@coppiggy26]

Always been a Marr and Smith's fan. Doesn't get much better than this revised version of a classic song.

[@ValleyBoySE7]

I think this is better than the original. I know Marr isn't as good a vocalist as Morrissey, but he's still a good singer, and moreover the guitars on this are as good as on any performance he's ever given. The way the meandering, teasing opening segues into the song, the superb solo, plus the beautiful ending he's given it, with THAT final chord. Perfection.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

Nah, you're forgetting the glorious mandolin(s) on the original studio recording.

[@HenryWaltonJones]

Music for the ages.Just beautiful.Johnny showing his Irish roots.Morriseys lyrics are just so in tune with the music.They really were the sum of their parts.

[@theicyridge]

I have been listening to this constantly for the past 6 months. So much loaded emotion in this version.

[@erichkreisler2621]

this song gives me a warm feeling, the rendition of it is perfect, so soft and calm

[@abhinavrishi8031]

No dislikes. This is what i am talking about. This is an emotional performance. You can connect to the song easily. Absolutely love his take on it. :-)

[@stacey_d]

First time I've heard Johnny sing it. Oh, how good he does it.

[@secohen73]

Most heart-wrenching song ever.

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

It goes without saying that this performance is sheer brilliance in every way. I would add that although band reunion tours are a dime a dozen, a Smiths reunion tour would be massively successful. Smiths / Morrissey fans have spent decades living with this music, and many are in their 40's - 50's. The devotion to the Morrissy / Marr brand is hard to overstate and it never really ends. Who is your favorite all time band? "The Smiths." Who is your second favorite all time band? "I don't have one."

[@slydoll7877]

I'm a long way from Manchester but when I hear this, I'm there again.

[@rmrib5]

I always.come back here.

[@Raptuza]

Yes ❤🎵

[@louisoddie4667]

favourite guitarist of all time

[@paulbuswell6566]

a beautful rendition of a beautiful Smiths song (one of my faves.), performed by an amazing song writer, guitarist and now vocalist.

[@davstrak1299]

I have listened to this thousands of times at this point.

[@samsungview2618]

Johnny Marr, thank you for everything. It changed my life ... listening to that guitar, and yes, Morrissey was impactful too, but I remember telling my friends in the 80s ... wait for it, listen to Marr

[@chrisrouse3673]

No matter when, how or why this simple song can bring me to floods of tears especially when sung by maestro Johnny Marr .

[@se9f282]

Like a melancholy lullaby. Sing it to myself around the house. Love this performance.

[@ASafePlacePH]

Listening to this always makes me cry. That New Wave voice and the guitar! *swoon* 2021 and still timeless.

[@jonahart777]

My God this is beautiful, when guitar riffs bring you to tears you are listening to something special.....

[@malmalamie2732]

Love the tone . One of the most underrated players out there.

[@cleanfreak421]

His voice is beautiful 😍

[@VVIPWORLDUSA]

I can't believe Morrissey opened 413 KZbin accounts to dislike this...

[@frankA0302]

Hilarious 😂

[@Zetamanfly]

Genius!! Haha!!

[@danielmazini956]

Hahahaha

[@deangiavedoni4910]

Brilliant

[@CDW-FinOps-Practice]

Under-rated comment. classic

[@XILuVRoCkNRoLLX]

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I will even go as far as to say It's even better than The Smiths version or Morrissey's. he added to it even better and made it all his own. He needs to release this version! Breathtaking. I'm so happy I got to see him play this live. Fantastic!

[@jam1ga]

Johnny Marr and Mick Jones are heroes of mine.

[@pippipster6767]

That first 50 seconds is pure Smith’s Guitar vibe in a bottle..

[@blomarckh]

Good times for a change see, the luck i've had can make a good man turn bad So please please please let me, let me, let me let me get what i want this time haven't had a dream in a long time see, the life i've had can make a good man bad so for once in my life let me get what i want lord knows, it would be the first time lord knows, it would be the first time

[@rebeccamurray7584]

Most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard. Mesmerising.

[@m33lover]

Beautiful......Simply beautiful.

[@tiwas-bd6iv]

One of the best live versions ever of this song - beautiful

[@karenreed1945]

Sweet Jesus, this is beautiful

[@hbilha]

Good boy camera man! You let us see johnny play the full intro.

[@chrissuddes]

Beautiful. Not just an amazing guitar player but a beautiful voice too, lovely

[@Staygoldfarms]

Johnny perfected the perfect tone for his band. That Jaguar sounds incredible.

[@kendo5862]

Beautiful intro to an underatedly timeless and beautiful song. Crazy how young they were when they wrote this - a talent that many could live a lifetime just to get near, and only for just one song

[@petesproduction]

Johnny - hero of my youth...so many unforgetable compositions...

[@douglascarneiro5999]

Loving this version 😍

[@dennisosborne4368]

Spine tingling absolutely amazing I love the drawn out intro

[@ianmcphee5650]

Not many guitarists that are instantly recognisable by their tone . Marr is definately one of them and what a beautiful sound he creates .

[@markshirley7039]

What a brilliant guitar player. Just a note or a snippet of a melody. True genius.

[@mickydonavan3970]

I've been in trouble so much in my life. In and out of prison. But I found a good girl. He's always there. 42 years with the same girl. I am truly blessed. Peace and love

[@alanwhite461]

Absolutely beautiful. The gentleness of the guitars.