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Smiths song to feature in John Lewis Christmas advert

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 decided lovers of the 1980s anti-establishment rock band now represent its core target market.The band's lead singer, Morrissey – who once sang Shoplifters of the World Unite – has given his blessing to the use of a cover of Please, Please, Plea...

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18:57 on November 11 2011

Moz Licenses Smiths Tune To UK Dept Store Ad

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�... more info

The Smiths Morrissey

20:53 on November 11 2011

Smiths song to feature in John Lewis Christmas advert

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 ... more info

The Smiths Morrissey

07:09 on November 11 2011

Morrissey Gives Permission For The Smiths Track To Be Used In Christmas Advert

Gigwise — Band's track will appear in famous advert... more info

Morrissey The Smiths

08:45 on November 11 2011

Morrissey - Morrissey Gives Permission For Smiths Song On Advert

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-... more info

Morrissey The Smiths