The Smiths, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Rank

The Smiths, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Rank

[@donkeyheads]

This is, without a doubt, the greatest love song ever written

[@13londe85]

Frank Ocean better

[@deadbunnyeyes190]

It's great but not better than some McCartney love songs

[@P3t_s0unds]

I woul say God Only knows

[@LaLa-sr3sr]

There's lots of love songs out there

[@AndiKowalski]

Yes it is.

[@erin79]

The Smiths were just so impossibly good. Marr was a genius, and Morrissey at this age was truly, in my opinion, one of the great artists of all time. Like literally in company with Wilde, Proust, Shakespeare. He conveyed so much with such simple words, and so much pain with always a twist of humor. There will never be another like these guys.

[@piayawat7777]

Andy Rourke 👐👐👐

[@P3t_s0unds]

He’s also racist Among the company of hitler, Stalin, and such 🥹

[@barkley8285]

even after morrissey was golden dude. Viva hate, bona drag, your arsenal are all incredible. Morrissey had a 10 year run of instant classics over and over.

[@dennisburns2002]

Shakespeare was actually an Earl, pushing political propaganda thay couldn't be pushed by noble houses. Just saying. Look it up

[@2ndcousin100]

Well said

[@joechapman9643]

thanks to the brits bringing us all of this incredible music

[@sexobscura]

like 'Marylin'...

[@garythompson5316]

Absolutely!

[@davidcowan4942]

@@sexobscura nah. Jesus and marychain, the pastels, the vaselines, Primal scream, teenage fanclub, belle and Sebastian. Go on Bonnie Scotland. Buzzcocks, Joy division/New order, the Fall , the Smiths and loads more from Manchester alone. Not to mention Gorkys from Wales and SLF from Northern Ireland.

[@ianhamblin2432]

R.i.p Andy 🌻🌻🌻🌺🥀🌹🌼🌻

[@gregoriosancha8402]

His wonderful light will never go out... masterpiece ❤❤❤❤

[@orangejuicejones6075]

Marr is the definition of leaving the audience wanting more. I always wish his solos went on for a minute or two more. So crisp and short.

[@svintjvck]

@Green Mills that was probably one of the best things i’ve heard, it gives the song such a great imagery, so much nostalgia and a sense of sad hopefulness at the same time, with just a guitar

[@recklesspsycho6034]

you’re 100% right!! its too good 😭

[@octaviosilva6496]

Absolutelly. The intro of the only live version they played of “some girls are bigger than others” is the perfect example in my opinion

[@cl8804]

yeah he really should go into a shredding, shrill solo after the arpeggio, instead of ending the song so early

[@darkhood21]

Marr's guitar on this performance is god like

[@milltimberwhite]

4:03 “this is our new single, ass”

[@davidmccallum6240]

Morrissey often made reference to dialogue in movies; often British movies. In this case the "ten tonne truck" is taken from a line of dialogue in the 1968 movie "The Killing of Sisiter George". George (Beryl Reid ) is an aging lesbian radio actress facing the axe from a long-running serial, and seperation from her younger lover played by Susannah Yorke. George, a district nurse in the radio serial, comes to her end by way of a collision between her motorcycle and a "ten tonne truck". It'typical of Morrissey to use this device. It's almost as if he's teasing us. Asking us to go deeper. To discover the source of the lyric. To discover Morrisey and his inspirations. He's sharing something very personal with us. But we have to do the work. He's telling us to watch "The Killing of Sister George" because it meant something to him and it might mean something to us. But you will never know unless you share his sensibilities. He's telling us you will never know , unless you know me. And in order to know him, you have to be of a special breed.. Of course, that's just my best guess. As for Johnny Marr? That's just genius. Pity it's all in the past.

[@lancee30]

best song ever

[@juanaltieri4912]

true

[@sexobscura]

@@juanaltieri4912 next to "Calling Your Name" in 1983

[@raulgonzalezart6006]

Jero Lan yeeeeesssss

[@danielmedina3128]

Yep

[@emerckx53]

The Smiths were a once in lifetime band. They changed my life forever. Sometimes I wish more people in the US could have seen them. They were done before we really got to know them here. I'm so grateful to have seen them. I believe it's why we all are flocking to see Johnny. And all credit goes to him because I think he understands that. I’m so very grateful to have seen them. Not many did in the states. I’m seeing Johnny In 5 days and I think I’m going to lose it. ❤️

[@Freedomfighter76239]

emerckx53 I’m going to see Morrissey in about a month:)

[@rickybravo7894]

If you want to hear similar music to them listen to the drums

[@richardlew5316]

I saw them too I was 17 years old. They were incredible and loud! Phranc open up for them that night. Remember her magically saying "Here are The Smiths".

[@mcbrineellis]

@Bordiga Armchair lol the band is called "The Drums"

[@annejohnston8100]

Johnny? Well, like, who's Johnny?

[@lucianoribeiro9527]

morrisey dance style!

[@gardenia2578]

Excellent! I love it lol! =) ♡

[@XxOmegaslayerxX]

There’s no other dance style like Morrissey’s ❤️

[@colonialwaster6978]

3:05 the best part of the song

[@stevenhartlaub4557]

I can't believe Morrissey's vocal here. It's as good if not better than in the studio.

[@KevlarVTX]

The chordal guitar layering in this performance is amazing

[@knispelwedges427]

Johnny Marr and Craig Gannon would have gone so far together, they were perfect.

[@AndresSpiffs]

10/10 song. Masterpiece. One of the Best songs of All Time across all genres.

[@m.i.c.g2246]

They were so. brilliant. live. What the actual fuck. This is just record quality, so effortless from the band. Artistic perfection.

[@pipecito2112YYZcol]

It's 2018, I am 38 years old, and I just discovered this song this past spring. It describes all my feelings and teenage angst back in the 90's. Every time it made me drop a lot of tears. a hidden treasure!!

[@eddycerb]

I would say the greatest band of all time and I like a lot of music, but there is something so unique and beautiful to the smiths that is true music, joy division is a close second.

[@andresbueno1406]

Y a quien le importa tu patética existencia?

[@derek5827]

@@eddycerb bro those are literally my two favorite bands of all time! That’s crazy

[@katelynncolburn9457]

And the Mondays and REM

[@obsi_diana]

I love that guitar arpeggio on the live version

[@itsayesfromme2669]

Best band from the 80's by a country mile. 60's - The Beatles 70's - Bowie 80's - The Smiths 90's - ?

[@Chris-Ian]

Oasis?

[@zeffporol6116]

Oasis

[@rondid]

The Smashing Pumpkins

[@splashboy3790]

blink-182

[@andreys.2572]

BLUR

[@whoabrian]

Wow marr kills that synth solo on guitar!!!!

[@liamoconnell5335]

No clue at all how people claim that Imagine is the best song ever, they must’ve never heard this.

[@user-vx6bo3cx6m]

Yeah I hate people who don't have the same opinions as I do.

[@joefitzgerald7660]

@@user-vx6bo3cx6m lmao

[@joyab7495]

Imagine is a great tune but this is magical

[@ianhamblin2432]

I was at that Actual gig Kilburn national Ball room 86😊😊

[@108padma]

Got to admire Marr doing the synth melody of the recording - on the guitar - in this live setting. Masterful. Sadly never got to see The Smiths or Morrissey play but caught Johnny and his fine band a couple of years ago in Fremantle, Western Australia and he was awesome.

[@luar215]

I love the guitar playing that part so haunting

[@spiralstaticbliss]

The way he does the lil vocal break at 1.27 with "your side" gives me 🦋🦋🦋

[@stevenhartlaub4557]

This song really works with two guitars, especially with Johnny playing the keyboard parts on his.

[@magiclegogirl]

there is no way he was sober during this performance

[@derek5827]

Believe it or not he’s pretty known for staying away from drugs and alcohol his whole career

[@michaelbell75]

Rourke is so underrated. Marr and Morrissey are great of course but the bass line is what really makes this song IMO.

[@markhayes4608]

"This is our new single...ASS!"

[@gogetathenumberone]

Oh Manchester so much to thank you for...

[@lewangillard9701]

I can Marr aching almost to go into the solo at 3:05, I bet he loved it when Morrissey had finished so he could just let it rip haha.

[@larbgai75]

Very high on the "most beautiful song ever written" list.

[@zachnora1919]

The most beautiful guitar riff I’ve ever heard

[@danozism]

It would be nice if the camera operator included Johnny, Andy Mike and Craig...

[@carl13220]

By the way i did not know that they played live with an extra guitar player besides Johnny Marr !

[@themumblingmoron4527]

warner kurt they did the last 2 years before they splitted

[@sexobscura]

*"Take me ou-ou-out* *and shoot me"*

[@elsecretopez]

thank you, the smiths. you're the only light in my world. a light i hope never goes out

[@Darkinesbogosse]

It’s the most beautiful thing i’ve ever hear, i Wish i was there

[@AdeBamforth]

It's crazy this song, along with How Soon is Now, was cut from the album to make way for Is It Really So Strange and London.

[@AlexFebreroM]

Esa "Rrrrrrr" y el raspado de voz en los coros la hacen aún mejor.

[@dlbrazelton]

My fav version of "Light". Nobody can replace Marr's magic guitar. I know he would say the opposite but still no one can replace him...end of story.

[@kooljsl]

You can definitely hear where the Chili Peppers particularly Frusciante got their influence from.

[@johnchristianollivier3645]

Best version ever the best “love song” ever written if u believe in such things. 😢

[@Saudade_011]

incredible, can’t thank this band enough for their music, songs that saved your life

[@moyavila6698]

I love this song "I say I love this song" ❤️

[@TheFluffestMango]

Busting out then godly dance moves

[@christinel.4827]

They were incredible live. My first real concert was to see them at The Beacon Theater in Manhattan in 1985. I will never forget it. They were so good, and did like four encores. Ingrained in my memory forever… 🖤

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

I saw Tears for Fears there in 2004. Jealous lol

[@melodymontana5370]

Those mammary glands are raw

[@LonzPonz]

Bass is so good

[@albertodf1234]

Lennon - McCartney, Mercury and May... and Morrissey and Marr are up there

[@lewangillard9701]

Best live version I've heard.

[@milfrie]

Love this song. Was hanging out in cemeteries, writing poetry and feeling so alive when I discovered this album. It was the soundtrack of my coming of age

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

Clichéd garbage

[@fluro7237]

craig gannon playing the rhythm guitar here allows Johnny Marr to play the keyboard section on guitar, really excellent stuff although you’ve gotta feel bad for Gannon who was left at a bus stop one night and forgotten.

[@petermurphy9240]

He was the worst member of the band and didn’t contribute as much as the others. Apparently he was an ass too

[@isaoyoshikoshi]

このテイク、昔 NHK FM で放送したはず。ずっと大好き。最高 Sorry for Japanese, folks

[@Johnny-mb9vy]

I see Johnny Marr lurking in the shadows

[@kenbutcher8217]

A work of Art..

[@hersonmata5397]

I just love this song!

[@lakeshomper399]

Johnny Marr is a fucking saint

[@youbetterbejumpin1742]

Now this is real music

[@Devsfan202]

Craig Gannon is playing back-up guitar so this must be sometime in 1986

[@ivanasaavedrajumpa6521]

Beautiful

[@Mozgarage]

Man I love this song!

[@michaelaalexander7766]

the pleasure the privilege is myhine

[@user-jl5gn6xv5x]

A masterpiece

[@LouiseJorgy]

I can't get this song out of my head today! ... if a double decker bus crashes into us... :0)

[@girishalamblue321]

It's a amazing song ❤❤❤

[@Lipeses]

This is a master piece, my friends

[@martinmontenegro504]

Que gran banda ,hermosa canción

[@missjedi88]

Woot wheww! It's too good 💛

[@timgamlin7861]

Makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck probably the best song live ever x

[@clp91009]

Craig Gannon aka the fifth Smith in the background playing rhythm on Marr’s Rickenbacker 330.

[@sparklelikezen]

Gosh darnett I love how he dances

[@martyj4296]

Absolute classic, my favourite song of all time

[@valdiraraujo449]

Não tem como não ouvir essa banda e não chorar

[@Tellygiorgos]

Great live version, pity that it didn´t make it on RANK

[@315Bodhi17]

This is a forever song :)

[@PapaDeltaCharlie]

Great live vocals

[@user-lg1xe9mp4g]

Great

[@charon7347]

Such a good live version of this beaut

[@nagitarze62]

Thank you for uploading ! This is a great version of a great song - having a second guitarist helped to enhance their sound, I think - and enables Marr to treat us to that addictively gorgeous melodic motif at the end of the song.

[@greengo9]

Magical

[@miguelangelgonzalezgarcia9426]

Maravillosa. Única.

[@drstevie]

Heavenly guitars...Craig & Johnny.

[@weberjose8009]

Simplesmente genial. Não era de atoa q o maior músico brasileiro de rock o brilhante Renato russo era muito fã desse cara.

[@zamicczsmicc7464]

Best dance ever

[@alexcostafariasdarocha91]

A melhor música da banda ,amo , ouço repetidamente sem enjoar ,obrigado por existir um dia Smiths.

[@joelsonmoura4774]

Quando ouço as músicas do the smiths a felicidade aumenta muito.

[@xadrezparanoIco]

A letra dessa música é muito boa incrível mesmo

[@mattfarmerBMWR9T]

Johnny Marr master of Guitar!

[@renardsubtil3455]

One of the most beautiful song ever made on earth for all the times .

[@user-lh1gi8xo9n]

Смитс одна из крутейших рок-групп Мира...каждый из них гений, особенно Морриси и Мар...супер песня и супер исполнение!!!....всегда со мной и в машине и в наушниках)

[@jocelynkirk8673]

Thank you to the person who dedicated this song to me years ago….I get it now….✌️

[@jimmyunited]

Best music ever written.

[@hankred2045]

This song is a trip, just put a really good headphones up volume and enjoy the trip, whatever the age You have You're gonna connect

[@user-qz3go1ft3p]

ギャノンのおかげでとにかく QOD86ツアーは抜きん出て 素晴らしい演奏が多い モリシは異常なくらいいつも完璧 今でもだから語られない才能だな

[@luizgueirosbezerra]

Minha banda e vocalista preferido, hoje com muita tristeza soube que o baterista Andy Rourke morreu aos 59 anos de idade.😞

[@skystarmorrissey30]

Que isso? O som é só um convite e o céu é todo o rastro. Porque o infinito é tão inalcançável?

[@andremedotcom]

Johnny Marr @ 3:05. Good, innit?

[@Tellygiorgos]

That´s an understatement

[@turbogang1040]

hell fuckin yes m8

[@lewistammillar6180]

The greatest of all time

[@reiilnyckyj7615]

Take me out tonight Where there's music and there's people And they're young and alive Driving in your car I never never want to go home Because I haven't got one Anymore Take me out tonight Because I want to see people and I Want to see life Driving in your car Oh, please don't drop me home Because it's not my home, it's their Home, and I'm welcome no more And if a double-decker bus Crashes into us To die by your side Is such a heavenly way to die And if a ten-ton truck Kills the both of us To die by your side Well, the pleasure - the privilege is mine Take me out tonight Take me anywhere, I don't care I don't care, I don't care And in the darkened underpass I thought oh God, my chance has come at last (but then a strange fear gripped me and I Just couldn't ask) Take me out tonight Oh, take me anywhere, I don't care I don't care, I don't care Driving in your car I never never want to go home Because I haven't got one, da... Oh, I haven't got one And if a double-decker bus Crashes into us To die by your side Is such a heavenly way to die And if a ten-ton truck Kills the both of us To die by your side Well, the pleasure - the privilege is mine Oh, there is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out There is a light and it never goes out

[@jisyck4735]

1:47 the guitar tho

[@maxallen7979]

Johnny using a strat on this song woahhhhhh

[@Gamer-kw9zm]

best group Indie rock of 80's😉