The Smiths - Shoplifters Of The World Unite (Official Music Video)

[@christinekoehnen9696]

I treasure my Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, T - shirt. I've been a huge Morrisey fan since forever, I'm 71 now

[@jim-u8f]

His word’s close starting with an h; but yeh mate more so “an honest bluecollar storedetectives hand on my shoulder-pushshove&its over”…yea 6moon a long time on rule forty3/5/7 unless ur mozzer, then ur probly in ya element; or in sum 1s excrement #bbb #ftq

[@alanaphibes]

RIP Andy Rourke, one of the authors of the best bass lines in rock.Will never be forgotten

[@renataribeiro8616]

Que tristeza 😢

[@lindahoeymakers8898]

WOW ABSOLUTE UNITED SHOPLIFTERS..................

[@madickonitchu-qk6lf]

Let's all love Andy ❤

[@deletevil]

Are there more songs with similar baseline to this one ❤❤?

[@Cicero1689]

Amen 💔

[@CharlieTourniquet]

Such a unique sound...people talk shit about Morrissey, but along with Marr and the rest of the band, they created something truly special.

[@FarradMuseumofTruth]

That's exactly why they talk 💩 humans tend to be negative when confronted with greatness 😉

[@padistedor]

Morrissey can sing every name in the phonebook and I'd listen to every word. What a voice.

[@padistedor]

Alt Esc My wife would disagree but now we all know you are a homophobe. Get help.

[@0v3rgr0wn]

Want to start a band?

[@monstergod888]

So true,the best thing about Morrissey is that he has great lyrics and sing them with his great voice and he is so handsome too!

[@izdariel]

I don't care that Morrissey is gay he is still my favorite singer

[@mr_evangelion8063]

YUNG M&Ms He is not gay , he fall in love without care the genre of the people

[@berniemichelle1142]

That smile on Andy. ❤️‍🩹 Unbelievable that he’s left us. Rest peacefully, sweet Andy. 😞🌹

[@Tristan.Suba.44]

1:44 One of my all time favourite solos : straightforward (nothing to add/nothing to remove), catchy so, very efficient. As every good solos should be 👍

[@ke2588]

That solo is just delicious

[@sexobscura]

@@ke2588 scrumptious

[@michaelbove3973]

Get in, get out, say what you have to say and STFU!

[@jakelynelourenco6899]

Enourmous chemistry

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

Johnny Marr might be the single most underrated world-famous rock guitarist ever. Think about it.

[@mogshade66]

Yes beautiful sound 👍

[@zephyrsky__]

He is

[@ilisten2thecureandcry]

I agree !!

[@danielcropp8553]

Totally! To the list, I would add Peter Buck, the guitarist from R.E.M.

[@paulito571]

He’s well rated, I think. Appeared in countless guitar magazines since the start of The Smiths career.

[@jobbythehutt]

That bit when the guitar kicks back in is absolutely majestic.

[@mvi84]

Learn to love me, assemble the ways Now, today, tomorrow and always My only weakness is a list of crime My only weakness is, well, never mind, never mind, oh Shoplifters of the world Unite and take over Shoplifters of the world Hand it over, hand it over, hand it over Learn to love me and assemble the ways Now, today, tomorrow and always My only weakness is a listed crime But last night the plans for a future war was all I saw on Channel 4 Shoplifters of the world Unite and take over Shoplifters of the world Hand it over, hand it over, hand it over A heartless hand on my shoulder, a push and it's over Alabaster crashes down, six months is a long time Tried living in the real world instead of a shell But before I began I was bored before I even began Shoplifters of the world Unite and take over Shoplifters of the world Unite and take over Shoplifters of the world Unite and take over Shoplifters of the world Take over

[@coffeegubler5798]

Morrissey dancing is the best thing ever

[@ricardoguzman8129]

Coffee Gubler kinda reminded me of ellie Goulding early years

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

'Maybe' the only thing genuine in these lip-synched 'performances'.

[@sexobscura]

that's just too easy

[@DinoHF79]

@Phillip Boyd no that's a tiger in his tank.

[@MattWeismiller1994]

His hips oh my god.

[@StLProgressive]

This is the first Smiths song I ever heard and I was hooked. Their music was so unique.

[@Fueguit3]

Shakira is nothing compared to those Morrissey's hip moves

[@putin6018]

Shakira sucks ass

[@stephen.s5089]

🤣

[@lanavmadsen3393]

He is Just EATEBLE

[@indyjones1135]

Lol. Great comment.

[@kylecrutcher4588]

Stephen Patrick's hip don't lie!

[@Michelleilovetmills]

Holy shit how I want that jacket and also the man who is wearing it.

[@summerteeeth]

+Michelle Torres Nice one ;) Thanks for the laugh.

[@mariannedavila3574]

H&M

[@ustheserfs]

Few can get away with frolicking as Morrissey does here and still hold his artistry and genius in tact and honestly we adore it.

[@NormAppleton]

True kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTOdWxvd5pkf6M

[@rjjcms1]

And he hasn't even got a half a tree in his trousers this time.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Just me but I think this is one of the greatest songs of all-time.

[@NormAppleton]

Maybe

[@robertriordan1823]

To hear a possible influence on this song, listen to Children of the Revolution by T. Rex.

[@jeremywashereee]

Not just you 🤟❤️

[@NormAppleton]

@@robertriordan1823 Yeah, I hear that.

[@mariavalerialezama7271]

dude wat abt this charming man?

[@maisonsacre]

Wearing my Smiths T-shirt that I bought at their concert to school, over my white miniskirt, low-slung belt, torn tights and low courts that I hid in my backpack to swap out and wear at school. Being pressed against the lockers for my first kiss, enjoyed more for the enthusiasm than for the technique. This song brings back all the good times

[@alabama.worley]

What even, what? You seriously need to get some. Gross.

[@edster76]

You seen the vid of them at Derby Assembly Rooms, fucking brill and I was there as a yoot!

[@maisonsacre]

@@alabama.worley Nice try, troll

[@jasoncrumpet9764]

Camera man was all over Andy for the guitar solo. Great job guy. Hahahaaa

[@BassByTheBay]

Ha, yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I assume there wasn't a lot of attention to detail on those pop shows where bands lip sync. They probably had some formula like "80% of the time, film the singer... 20% of the time, film whatever you want."

[@Eggnoodlesandketchup3]

In 50 years of pop music this band was at the top of the pile

[@cliffordmargrett8666]

Shoplifters. Are the Strongest People in the World... Long Live the Smiths.

[@heathersand73]

I am...um...REALLY enjoying his hip motions!

[@josephrivas4762]

It's ok we all are.

[@robyn2628]

Joseph rivas im not

[@josephrivas4762]

rifke stern well then... Your just strange? I guess.

[@robyn2628]

i just find it icky. but i love morrissey. but i think i love old thicker morrissey better. oh god, i hope he doesnt still hip thrust, that would be so unsettling.

[@alanmacnaughton674]

He has got the moves and the grooves

[@MargauxHemingway]

The Smiths sound, sounds great in 2024!

[@whisperluzia]

definitely

[@nicholasgoodrum1713]

The Smiths are 'timeless' 🏆🎉🎶

[@geob3963]

RIP Andy, thanks for the music, forever and always.

[@brishohh]

it's unfortunate the smiths were never given video promo budgets . most of their vids seem to be top of the pops performances with the studio version dubbed over.

[@LesterLeapsIn1]

+Robyn Donnelly That's more because of the fact that the Smiths (especially Morrissey) openly hated promo videos.

[@isaiaha.6448]

i think about this so much :(

[@sexobscura]

The Smiths (like REM) detested the formats way of polluting the purity of a song

[@olgafigueroa2909]

It was their decision to not do videos. Which later proved to be a mistake.

[@agustinamansur5665]

Morrissey wearing a tee shirt of The Smiths is EVERYTHING😍😍

[@l.b.2592]

Being in one's own ecstasy and enjoying it is a very good thing.

[@Sinister6scorpion]

It's pure and beautifully human

[@ok2760]

This was their third non-album single in the space of 7 months since the release of The Queen is Dead. And another non-album single, one of their best ever, would follow only 3 months after this. How prolific is that? 1960s level of productivity.

[@merrymonarch]

All with terrific B-sides

[@rjjcms1]

Panic,Ask,this one.

[@madforit2]

I love the way bands back then would release non album singles.

[@hobbietdays]

this makes me feel validated. I love you Smiths

[@Bayanic_]

Morrisey is kind of weird. But the fact that he doesn't care is what makes him awesome.

[@alukuhito]

RIP Andy Rourke. Your music continues to inspire!

[@mysteryfingerstyleguitarist]

"It's more or less spiritual shoplifting, cultural shoplifting, taking things and using them to your own advantage.". -Morrissey on the meaning of the song.

[@lugus9261]

Mystery Fingerstyle Guitarist sounds like Stirner

[@courtrtney]

so like.... colonialism?

[@erica6488]

I know who you are talking about

[@ЯрославЖоган]

Postmodernism

[@philiphammar]

damn, as an actual shoplifter myself I've always thought this song spoke to me.

[@rebeccalopez9405]

I bet Morrissey is a great hoola hooper. 😂 💚 him!

[@MrBlacksabbath94]

😹😹

[@rbeygarcia]

Rebecca Lopez LMFAO !!!!

[@breasofthetuathadedanann6884]

I bet he has aids

[@rbeygarcia]

Wow, congrats. it takes a real arsehole in this day and age to think he's being funny joking about aids.

[@breasofthetuathadedanann6884]

+plutorama arse bandits of the world bend over

[@janbures5203]

That solo is so non-Smiths that it makes it even more Smithier.

[@oliviavasquez7225]

1:44 for anyone who needs the time

[@gingthedigger5046]

Have you seen the guy lose his shit over it it's on KZbin well worth the watch

[@erikmorrison2355]

Jerry Simpson what's the video called

[@gingthedigger5046]

@@erikmorrison2355 Johnny marr I love you

[@callummartin3912]

I like the adjective 'Smithsy'

[@JhonathanMoran]

My favorite song, I can't stop listening it

[@NormAppleton]

It's a great one

[@moggiesmusic]

I never got to see The Smiths live but this was the fist Smiths song I heard Morrissey perform. I'm not sure what it's about, but songs open to multiple interpretations are often the best. Whatever it's about it contains the wonderfully poetic line "I tried living in the real world instead of a shell, but...I was bored before I even began." For that line alone it is a classic.

[@13thism]

My favorite lyric

[@karenpereira7797]

“I was bored before I even began” was what I searched for when I couldn’t recall the title… peace and hugs KP

[@StayBlur]

Imagine these guys made another 10 albums...

[@NormAppleton]

Frankly, it would have gotten dull. THere's a thing thing to be said for quitting while you're ahead.

[@Vigilante311]

@@NormAppleton i agree with you but maybe one more album couldnt hurt

[@P00katube]

They would have been bigger than Rush!!!!!

[@lucasbeer353]

This is more punkish than most punk songs. Funny thing, never been punk fan, but this is fantastic. True genius.

[@freya8133]

Most punk sounds the same.

[@mywaterco0lerromance]

@@freya8133 you’re thinking of pop music

[@pondacres]

I love this song so much, one of my favorite Smiths songs

[@LeoPichara]

What to say... the most perfect song by THE most perfect band.

[@brianbrooks5947]

I can rest assured that I will always be able to find a new Morrissey song I'm in love with for the rest of my life

[@GrungeGirl83]

He's beautiful

[@zeepunky]

manchesterblue2007 Im American and I think he's great.

[@manchesterblue2007]

zeepunky then youre subversive too ;)

[@zeepunky]

I suppose I am.

[@izaakdaviddiggs]

One of my favorite guitar solos, now everyone knows what a talent Johnny Marr is, but often the Smiths became the Morrissey show. Classic rock creeping in, debauchery, bottles of brandy and a crashed BMW. Not a hard solo to play, but in the Smiths it was like a revolution, Johnny sort of breaking out. And then Strangeways, and then the end...

[@michaelkennedy6415]

I agree- an excellent solo. I don’t know why but the sound reminds me of a the genre of ‘70’s science fiction movie that warns us of a future dystopian nightmare.

[@dfblasedhu3609]

Rest in peace Andy Rourke x

[@littlewing2023]

he played this last night in las Vegas....oooooh I was thrilled ❤ awesome show...love the MoZ

[@jackholmes6964]

What a brilliant band morrisey was so great I love his dance in this video

[@slyestfox935]

Try it wen u go out I'd love to know the response your met with 😀

[@skylerrush9990]

Moz's dancing is my favourite thing ever

[@fhurley8447]

I often sing everyday activities in the voice of Morrissey like 'put the dishwashing in' makes life easier

[@bananasplitlady3045]

That sounds like something my dad would do. XD

[@j.mariethompson981]

Thats a PRO TIP

[@Tokinjester]

@@bananasplitlady3045 my daughters would be in agreement! but on a more positive note ...they wouldn't argue with their musical education! :p

[@liliamuseum196]

🤣🤣🤣

[@PerryCoxPF93]

🎶put the dishwashing in…30 minutes is a long time 🎶

[@donniedarko1345]

1987. 28 year old Steven Patrick Morrissey. Time is terrifying. I was 11 when this video was made. I want to go back. Nothing good happened after 1999 in my life.

[@huseyinyorganci241]

and me I have been unable to get better even since 1999

[@richjohns8283]

Fckin hell that's 25 years ago, u only get one life get a grip

[@soundpilatesandyoga8531]

Haha. Same. Except my children were born in 06 and 15. Those were the only good things that happened after 99. Lol lol lol.

[@gameuniverse_ua]

one of the best songs i ever heard

[@prittywynzi663]

I have much pride for be fan of The Smiths IS THE BEST BAND EVER , Morrissey voice is wonderful❤️❤️❤️❤️🍀

[@luislizard2626]

I remember back in the 80's in my hometown in Italy smiths fans wearing similar Damien jackets as Morrissey is wearing ... One of them had hatful of hollow sleeve on the back!!

[@matrixmelter8619]

That sounds cool

[@mikeg6606]

Thanks to the director for showing Rourke as Marr pulls off one of the greatest guitar riffs ever written.

[@thechosenone7408]

Dat shit ain't even plugged in bro

[@ke2588]

lol wtf was that

[@thomasshelby4196]

Impossible not to love Morrissey as much as The Smiths

[@Meson78]

Dyslexics of the world: UNTIE!

[@sugarlandspringsteen]

+[SUM] • V0WL Nice one mate made me laugh

[@DeSoccerRefMan]

Im it on, or was that on it

[@jonjones7073]

JK I'm a dyslexic athesist .. I don't believe in dog

[@angelaboulton8748]

it is Williamsburg you ricin mowf

[@thecitizenjoan]

😂😂😂

[@franciscochavira5260]

Siempre los Ingleses haciendo música de calidad y hermosa,...

[@Cruelbloom69]

Best guitar solo ever

[@queeneggplant]

guitar solo is killer. love it and listen to over and over

[@NormAppleton]

Yeah Johnny Marr, he's good.

[@jupiter-8405]

This is nearly the end, we only saw their prime and that is so rare for bands.

[@germantennesseean8438]

His dancing is weird but somehow hypnotic

[@chrisedwards1333]

Best band ever.

[@gabrielabarros2036]

They are all so stylish

[@koelschejong01]

true you could still wear that in 2020.

[@stephend7679]

Shoplifters great song great band.....

[@kellyp3937]

I had the same jacket 30 years ago and T-shirt I slept in em ..... the smiths were more of a way of life back then

[@Waltiswicked]

So were Manchester United lol sorry

[@arlinebattak8219]

Eram maravilhosos, vão ficar para a história.

[@ferolcat2009]

Johnny Marr was always cool and still is..

[@victorrodriguez5765]

Lo maximo morrissey .................... un abrazo de Peru 🇵🇪 ...

[@jim8230]

I love this song.

[@barbdrake5999]

I love how he’s wearing a shirt of the band

[@hcurtis77]

Such a great voice.

[@Metalmelting]

Great Song !!! The Smiths Forever On and On !!! Salud y Vida Pa'lante !!! Cheers and Life On !!!

[@AndyUpNorth67]

Brilliant song. What a topic for a song.

[@mjdomicello]

THIS MIGHT BE THEIR GREATEST ALBUM; EVEN THOUGH IT IS OFFICIALLY A COMPILATION ; IT HAD ENOUGH NEW MATERIAL TO BE A CLASSIC ON ITS OWN

[@Mike-ir9fx]

Lyrics of the highest order! And the band are all just perfect 👏👏❤️❤️unite and takeover! What a great concept 😂😂♥️

[@craigdamage]

Oh so precious. Too precious to not love forever....

[@connoroverall580]

Seductive Dance Moves .

[@Pazuzu82]

Louder than bombs is such a very good compilation cd!

[@saintjames7387]

this morrisey guy is a character

[@Sashacasellikrstonosic]

Beautiful song love Smiths icons ❤❤❤

[@breasofthetuathadedanann6884]

Saw the Smiths in Limerick on November 16th 1984 and they were supported by James two amazing bands

[@brianmac9063]

This is my favourite track of theirs- so melodic

[@stevebell9645]

Best Band ever

[@footrot17]

His hips don't lie

[@keerpacopeca]

adore this song

[@MPWEST83]

I'm so in love with all the members of this band :) but Andy Rourke is my favorite 😍

[@juliepownall1063]

Some seriously cool hip moves

[@Dreamskater100]

Brilliant. Good ole' Moz!!

[@SaintMartins]

Former 1980s teenagers...Of The World Unite ! ....on this page to re-live our youth, while dreading the fact that we're aging & no longer hip, cute or relevant in 2019.

[@juicylucy5797]

This is not the official music video because there never was one, It's top of the pops.

[@olgafigueroa2909]

What does top of the pops mean?

[@juicylucy5797]

@@olgafigueroa2909 It was a British TV show where bands of the day would mime their latest hits.

[@kennethedwards3936]

Underrated lads from Manchester? Great group/ Hat Full of Hollow.

[@deanmrooms8002]

Another great track their music was well before their time I think

[@davidchristofaro1361]

Gotta love morrisey and the boys best band ever End of Story !!!!!!!

[@waddaderek]

I love the songs of the smiths

[@joshgifford428]

Lyrics of a lifetime

[@jepoyman8smelita]

Good thing I wasn't able to see these videos in the 80s. The songs are much more cooler just hearing.

[@tactickleturnip4382]

Omg Jimmy Carr can sing and he didn't insult anyone's mum. It's a miracle!

[@joeyli8634]

Well what a band they were absolutely superb I bought all the albums brilliant

[@feke19833]

Just love the way he moves!

[@Brunosbeto]

Como Morrissey era feliz no The Smiths! Mesmo ele dizendo hoje em dia que eles não se davam bem, que todos eram jovem demais, a gente percebe que Moz ficava bem à vontade entre os três no palco, a ponto de sua performance individual ser tão leve e sensualmente livre. Isso parece novo ainda nos dias atuais.

[@deniseaccioli5859]

Bem observado!

[@sexobscura]

Ele parece um tolo desajeitado

[@freya8133]

@@sexobscura No he doesn't.

[@arlinebattak8219]

Concordo. Ele apenas não gosta de admitir, é impossível ele não ter saudades.

[@David-h4z2s]

Mozza and Marr on top form🎸🎤🇬🇧