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Johnny Marr Responds To Criticisms Towards The Smiths' John Lewis Advert - Video

4992 days ago
Gigwise — The guitarist stands by band's decision... more info
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Noel Gallagher On The Smiths, Oasis And More

4996 days ago
Stopcryingyourheartout.com — I caught up this week with one of our generations greatest songwriters, Noel Gallagher, the heart and soul of legendary Manchester outfit OASIS, who has just embarked on a solo journey under the moniker of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.We discus... more info
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Heaven knows I'm miserable over this John Lewis ad

4996 days ago
Guardian Music — What irks me is that the Smiths allowed a song so clearly about non-material values to be used to part us from our cashWell, once Bob Dylan had cracked and allowed Love Sick to appear in the service of Victoria's Secrets, it was bound to happen: arti... more info
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Smiths song to feature in John Lewis Christmas advert

4996 days ago
Guardian Music — Fans of 1980s anti-establishment band split after Morrissey allows department store to use track for TV commercialFans of the Smiths will tonight be forced to confront a painful truth. John Lewis, that acme of middle-class aspiration and comfort, has... more info
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Moz Licenses Smiths Tune To UK Dept Store Ad

4997 days ago
Stereogum — Morrissey is either getting even more into the Christmas spirit than everyone else, or he’s cold getting paid. The man recently licensed a cover version of the Smiths’ song “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” to the British depart... more info
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New band of the day – Slow Moving Millie (No 1,147)

4997 days ago
Guardian Music — On her covers album of 80s alt-anthems, Amelia Warner transforms synthetic songs into pure-voiced, piano balladsHometown: Herefordshire.The lineup: Amelia Warner (vocals, piano).The background: You may not have heard of Amelia Warner, who goes by the... more info
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Morrissey - Morrissey Gives Permission For Smiths Song On Advert

4997 days ago
ContactMusic — Morrissey has given John Lewis permission to use a version of a Smiths song for its Christmas campaign The Shoplifters of the World Unite musician - who is famously anti-establishment - is said to be delighted that the groups song Please Plea... more info
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Morrissey Gives Permission For The Smiths Track To Be Used In Christmas Advert

4997 days ago
Gigwise — Band's track will appear in famous advert... more info
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Eddie Vedder - Eddie Vedder & Marr Sign Up For Cult Tv Show Cameos

4997 days ago
ContactMusic — Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and ex-The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr are to make appearances on oddball U S TV comedy show Portlandia in 2012 Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein the co-creators and stars of the cult hit about Oregons hipster music co... more info
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Should bands sell their songs to advertisers?

4998 days ago
Guardian Music — Adam Boult: Morrissey has given his blessing for a Smiths song to be used in a TV advertising campaign. Does it matter if music is used in this way?Adam Boult more info
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