Solo Ricky Reacts to The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead

[@SoloRicky_]

TIMESTAMPS 2:33 The Queen Is Dead 8:16 Frankly, Mr. Shankly 11:02 I Know It's Over 17:50 Never Had No One Ever 21:25 Cemetry Gates 26:18 Bigmouth Strikes Again 29:33 The Boy with the Thorn in His Side 33:13 Vicar in a Tutu 35:29 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 39:29 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 43:46 FINAL THOUGHTS

[@FeralFreyaForreal]

Pro tip: if you add these timestamps to the description of the video, then it will appear on the timeline as chapters. Just make sure the first timestamp is 0:00, e.g. "0:00 Intro" and then the rest of the timestamps for songs.

[@briancohenthepfjmassive.4769]

Cemetery gates . Is about a game being played in a graveyard. Keates yates and Wilde are 3 poets. People who like poets walk around cemeteries scoring points of headstones by identifying what poems are on them and by whom. I have never played it myself BTW.

[@davidtaylor6663]

Love you understnding this album on first listen...wait until your fourth, fifth, 20th time listening to it. Its exceptional and you get it.

[@Blisteryn]

"It's so easy to laugh, It's so easy to hate, it takes guts to be gentle and kind"

[@lindsayarmstrong845]

My favourite lyrics of all time “ and when you want to live how’d you start, where’d you go, who’d you need to know?”

[@odw_99]

In the feels…every time!

[@timeweston]

And when you want to live How'd you start? Who're you to know?

[@Tomes23]

Who remembers hearing this on cassette tape? I remember listening to it nonstop on my Walkman.

[@williamr3840]

Until it began to make a funny noise... and your Walkman groaned and clicked to a halt? :0/

[@danakerjbam]

I bought it on vinyl, and recorded it to a long playing TDK for a single side playthrough. Good times. Thanks for reminding me. And thanks Ricky for the chance to go back and remember what it was like the first time. Subbed and here for the journey. Can I suggest the other great Brit Band of rhe 80’s - The Cure. I’d start with either In Between Days (early) or their absolute masterpiece Disintegration. I think that one will destroy you. Huge albums. In all ways. Peace.

[@cardo2577]

that is the joke that has to be made, good job @@prehistoricmeatloaf

[@HLTulner]

Still do…. At least once a year…😂

[@miguela.contreras4076]

Me😂

[@seamusburke639]

"Bigmouth" is one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@mctrashpedal]

You get it, sir! When you hit the middle of "it's over" I saw you eff'n get it. And then "cemetery gates" and and and...❤

[@billpaulk1058]

I remember listening to this album as a high schooler in 1986 with the same joyful exuberance you have shown! Go Smiths!

[@notimportant1047]

Hope you do some more Smiths! All of their albums are amazing. One of the best bands ever

[@davidthompson9495]

I love that your one of the few who's not just listening to it, but feeling it. Welcome!

[@cyberhermit1222]

Favourite Smiths album..Meat is Murder

[@SoloRicky_]

Next on my list ‼️

[@williamr3840]

Strangeways... :0)

[@Tomes23]

6:41 I feel it. 15:39 it does take guts 24:43 it is live saving. Things get better. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@caiominamyzawa]

"he asking the important questions!!""

[@seaJ2]

Great reaction! The Yeats in Cemetry Gates is referring to the Irish poet William Butler Yeats. Most Smiths lyrics are references to bygone poets, artists, writers and films/actors from which Morrissey drew inspiration. Many from his childhood but also people like Oscar Wilde from an even earlier time.

[@punker-gamer-trucker-guy]

Three things First you need to go back and listen to Meat is Murder, then move on to their last album Strangeways, Here We Come. Second you need to listen to the Stone Roses self-titled album, and lastly listen to Happy Mondays' pills n thrills and bellyaches. I can tell you like the upbeat dancier side of the Smiths and I think youd dig these two records.

[@doglog3934]

And their Compilation album, Louder than Bombs as well

[@SoloRicky_]

I’ll give em a listen and let you know what I think

[@John-uz4et]

Best album opening EVER. First 30 seconds is electrifying and grips you for the entirety of the album

[@hunnnithechad]

hey man loved your video, i reckon youd probably like the cure theyre kinda similar to the smiths, their album disintegration is a 10/10

[@MrBaumGeo]

If you love "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" then check out "Here's Where The Story Ends" by the Sundays. It has EXACTLY the same Vibe, speed and energy!!! I couldn't believe it when I found that song.

[@joshjackson1450]

agreed!! l

[@SoloRicky_]

That song and “Wild Horses” made me fall in love with the Sunday’s 🥲

[@RandomJane104]

Yep. The Sundays singer is like a female Morrissey.

[@davidtaylor6663]

your immediate reactions to these songs are exactly what they got from me in 1987 and almost everyone that really listens to thee songs for the first time.

[@rickb.4168]

Mancunian here, born in the same hospital as Morrissey. Park Hospital(now Trafford General) in Urmston. The very first NHS hospital.

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

27:16 it’s hitting! 👀 This album is still so damn good! Love your energy. 😍

[@jeffarredondo]

This is the BEST Smiths review I've ever witnessed. Fantastic review!

Bae, I was 19 where this dropped. It drove me crazy. I got it on vinyl and it spun countless times. It is certainly one the best of The Smiths' albums. My favorite songs are: I Know It's Over, Cemetry Gates and There Is a Light. At that time, I was also listening a lot to another great young artist: Bob Marley. I suggest you check his records too. I love your vibes bud. Take care!

[@larrycohen5553]

Ha love how Johnny Marr hits your soul.

[@billpaulk1058]

Closing guitar riff on Some Girls is pure magic! Fire!

[@austinburrowes8611]

“That is an insaneee song title” 😂

[@FingerBreakerWu]

It's wonderful experiencing The Smiths again for the first time through someone else's eyes.

[@FootballAndSuch]

bro i love your reaction to cemetary gates. these guys grew up 15 mins drive from where i live, and your milesssss away but we all appreciate the same.

[@diorsse]

13:51 average smiths listening experience

[@mish7407T]

FR

[@kylewoolsey6635]

Never Had No One Ever is right there with Every Breath You Take by the Police for 80s stalker songs. When he sings "I hate to intrude, but I'm alone and I've never has no one, ever, " - shivers! "I Know its Over" is such a grower. Singing about "It takes strength to be gentle and kind" while being the odd one out in a broken relationship is just incredible. Glad you loved the record. Its just as impactful today, as in 1985.

[@pommemelon7026]

I love your energy 😂 I discovered this channel with the Radiohead albums, now the Smiths. Makes me rediscover them. I wish you'll do a Joy Division sometime !

[@derrickchannel1]

Love this album it just hits different!

[@beefywelly]

please listen to grace by jeff buckley, i think its one of the most beautiful album ever made...

[@MaruchYT]

38:46 whenever I listen to this song all i hear Is "he cooking!"

[@bordercollie6593]

came across your channel bro and i read a comment about how you used to lowkey like indie music but felt like your peers would think its weird. ima be honest, not many people our age listening to multiple genres. theres such a vast and immersive world of music, sure everyone can like whatever they want but some people will legit put you down for your music taste (my american friends always call english music trash) which sucks, more people should be expanding their music tastes. every day i always feel like ive expanded my musical knowledge. some bands like The Cure go crazy when stoned too, Steely Dan is godtier when high! you a hero for the videos you be putting out, allows me to potentially like some albums ive never heard of. i never subbed to a reaction channel before except for you because i can tell you are geuine and love making these kinds of videos. keep up the good work brother, you got a good community building up with each video, you probably wondering why im typing all of this to a stranger online, but hey, gotta give credit where credit is due :)

[@objectiveperspective777]

I'm serious. You should react to their song This night has opened my eyes. that's the best smiths song hands down... And it's not on any of their albums. Just compilation albums.

[@SoloRicky_]

That one has been on my playlist for awhile! Believe me when I say after I heard it for the first time, I was stuck on it for weeks 😭

[@objectiveperspective777]

@SoloRicky_ that riff. 😭

[@davidtaylor6663]

Well the Queen is Dead is one of the best albums ever. Knock this one out :) Johnny Marr's guitar is incendiary ;)

[@ForbiddenDisco]

The last minute of "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. That guitar, my God!

[@ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream]

YOOOOOOOOOOO RICKY WHATS GOOD FAM LETS GET IT

[@ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream]

SAD WHITE BOYS STAND UPPPPP LMAOOOOOOO

[@SoloRicky_]

WASSUUUPPPPP BOSS

[@ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream]

@@SoloRicky_ the purp looks NICEEE 🌊🌊🌊

[@ladydominion8632]

If you liked "I Know It's Over", do yourself a favor and listen to the "Rank" live version of the song from 1986 - in my opinion, it's perhaps the best live version of any song ever.

[@joshjackson1450]

great reaction as usual! would love to see you react to Reading, Writing and Arithmetic by The Sundays. Easily the closest band to mirror the effects of The Smiths music without ripping them off

[@SoloRicky_]

Thanks man!! They’ve always reminded me of The Cranberries, before I started listening to The Smiths more often. Now I can definitely hear their influence on The Sunday’s

[@joshjackson1450]

@@SoloRicky_ No worries! one of the best reaction channels out there rn , keep it up :)

[@djbeema]

I think my favorite Smiths song is whichever one I've just listened to 😅 (except for Golden Lights,screw that song lol) I think theres a pretty strong case for this being the Smiths best album. As you said, "Mr Shankly," "Vicar," and "Some Girls" are its weak points, but the rest is so insanely good it more than makes up for them. Hell, "There Is a Light" alone could carry the whole album. But choosing a favorite Smiths album is often like choosing a favorite child

[@ijustneedmyself]

I can agree on Shankly and Vicar, but Some Girls 😅 Whew. You guys couldn't be more wrong! 😂

[@joruijor7531]

IMO some girls is one of the best, I also like Frankly Mr shankly a lot, my biggest Hot take is that Big mouth is the song that I second like the least from the whole album

[@silentserenitys7102]

Do fans of the smiths just agree that golden lights suck?

[@HJSTRUDUM]

Love your content! Keep up the amazing work!

[@bloofz]

13:57 😭😭 funny af

[@Dakari-o2c]

Cemetery gates was so good bro ain’t wanna cut it

[@libertyjustice1620]

Fantastic reaction. So honest and passionate.

[@sacramento60]

Would love for you to react to Primus. They have an extremely unique sound which lead many to say "they are a genre unto themselves". Tommy the Cat (live at Bonaroo) is a great place to start. Jerry Was a Race Car Driver and Wynona's Big Brown Beaver are very popular too.

[@EgghuntRecords]

Love this vid! The Smiths are timeless!

[@cdecent]

You seem to be letting it loose and getting into this shit, I'm here for it. Salute.

[@Garmonbozia]

The Smiths is hands down one of the best acts in music history and I don't care if anyone disagrees because that's the T. ❤

[@drdarbyj]

I can never get enough of you or Morrissey and the Smiths...❤❤❤❤

[@harrysittlington4214]

Great reaction bro, keep it up 💪🏻

[@goofball808]

You should listen to Grace - Jeff Buckley. The vocals, instrumentals, production and everything are insane.

[@davidtaylor6663]

Shankly is a satire. I know its Over is one of the best songs about dread, if there can be one. :)

[@ZIPPPR]

Bro you gotta listen to disintegration by the cure

[@bensonchannel8676]

I think you'd like The Cure's debut album too

[@HLTulner]

Please review the whole smiths catalogue man, you rock The Smiths totally!! Hatfull of hollow, meat is murder, and strangeways here we come please!!

[@miraclemax9093]

Great reaction, try all the Smiths albums, and Morrissey's albums too

[@deona267]

The queen is dead is an album

[@mattreynolds612]

Only ½ way thru but No!!! This is the BEST REACTION EVER!!! MY BOY IS FEELING IT FOR REAL FR fr! 😂🎧🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🔥💯

[@doglog3934]

You gotta check out Car seat headrest's Twin fantasy The cocteau Twin's Heaven or Las Vegas

[@Gittoplo]

Good reaction. Enjoyed it, Great album!

[@deathkampdrone]

What an enjoyable watch. Yeah, Some Girls is pretty hilarious xD

[@nikan_arami]

You look good my guy.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

New to your channel. The Queen is Dead is an excellent Smiths album and an overall classic. I was wondering what sort of equipment you film on, the video quality looks vintage in a cool way. Very much like a 90's sort of analogue quality. Great video.

[@caiominamyzawa]

im loving ur videos reviwing some goooooood ass albuns

[@drdarbyj]

I have every song original start to finis of The Smiths and Morrissey ❤❤❤

[@drdarbyj]

He sang "you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight"❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ It's just because you haven't made your mind up... And then met moi tonight..... In New Orleans la50uisian4.,.........(830 why are you alone t99night. Your low score on any schedule is 75......... You coul perhaps

[@BatmansButtsack]

Seeing I know its over ruin you made me very happy, because it ruins me whenever I think of it. Always remember: It takes guts to be gentle and kind.

[@Maxwellish]

I so often wish Morrrissey wasn’t such a bad guy, because it would let me admire his good voice more lol.

[@l1477]

damn i wish i could hear cemetery gates for the first time again

[@miguelotero9218]

You have great taste my man

[@TheInfamousLegend27]

for context, Some Girls isn't a fat-shaming song or anything offensive. my guess, taking into account the extra verse he added in the live version**, is that it's either: 1. a jab about men's obsession with breasts OR 2. a jab at people shaming bigger women i know a lot of people out there have a very surface level opinion about these lyrics, or claim it "rUiNs JoHnNy's gUiTaR mElOdY" xD **the verse in question: "on the shop floor, there's a calander, as obvious as snow...as if we wouldn't know"

[@drdarbyj]

I never thought I here or see someone who appreciates the Smiths or Morrissey. I have fallen in love with you bae ...........❤

[@cdecent]

Go with Gaffers tape. It doesn't leave a residue.

[@charliegeorge9393]

Subscribed, great reaction

[@aaronbeltran629]

Ok bro the smiths are my favorite band of all time, but PLEASE listen to Doolittle by Pixies. Amazing.

[@MJ-00001]

I know Sus Solo was salivating for that 28:38 ⚡💯💀 _Don't think we don't know Ricky_

[@SoloRicky_]

ur wild bro 😭

[@davidtaylor6663]

Solo Ricky I can help explain what Morrissey is talking about. Its not what you are thinking. This album is classic...

[@danakerjbam]

Subbed and here for the journey. Can I suggest the other great Brit Band of rhe 80’s - The Cure. I’d start with either In Between Days (early) or their absolute masterpiece Disintegration. I think that one will destroy you. Huge albums. In all ways. Peace.

[@tokilladaemon]

Glad you liked this one, its a special album. Shame what morrissey turned into lol but i kind of view it similar to smashing pumpkins, i can enjoy the old shit without thinking about the old shit i guess

[@Alien_friend15]

‏‪25:20‬‏ should we tell him? 😿😿😿

[@iainprendergast8311]

Go Ricky go!

[@thomasmason5198]

this is great man. think you might like 'Automatic for the People'

[@cogito-z9n]

React to the sundays - reading writing and arithmetic

[@drdarbyj]

Dude..did you just "like flat Stanley"....I gave him a tour of New Orleans for my niece in grammar school..got all kinds of pics with me and Flat...... love to share Dem wit ya sometime 😅😮❤

[@timeweston]

'life is very long when you're lonely'

[@drdarbyj]

Morrissey is delivering always and is delicious😢😢😢😢😢

[@marianomaldonado4024]

Great video bro

[@drdarbyj]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SidFreeman0]

Listen to The Stone Roses debut album

[@davidtaylor6663]

Dude...Cemetry Gates is your new favorite?....wait until the album gets going....Every song on this album is a classic....after this go check out videos of them live...then listen to their last album "Strangeways Here Them Come"....

[@drdarbyj]

New Orleans is good for skipping in the streets

[@marcorobertini9943]

ciao, anche a me piacciono tanto gli smiths vorrei che tu ascoltassi e publicassi un album degli echo and the bunnymen, a tua scelta magari heaven up here con stima ti saluto

[@pommemelon7026]

18:48 😂😂

[@rzarectz]

You should def check out some BA Johnston albums

[@mollykeane2571]

Next: Meat Is Murder

[@hardtobear4876]

❤❤❤❤

[@unlucky_charm29]

if it means anything, i think you're good looking

[@Blisteryn]

Did he skip Meat Is Murder????

[@drdarbyj]

Sóoooó 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥