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NME Award for Best Drummer

Awarded to The Smiths, of which Mike Joyce was the drummer.

Brit Award for British Group

Awarded to The Smiths for their album 'The Queen Is Dead', with Mike Joyce as drummer.

Brit Award for British Album of the Year

Mike Joyce is an Irish musician, best known as the drummer for the legendary alternative rock band The Smiths. Alongside Morrissey, Johnny Marr, and Andy Rourke, Joyce was a foundational member of the Manchester-based group, which formed in 1982 and achieved widespread critical acclaim before disbanding in 1987. His drumming style, characterized by its power, precision, and melodic sensibility, was a crucial element in The Smiths' distinctive sound. He contributed significantly to the band's four studio albums: 'The Smiths' (1984), 'Meat Is Murder' (1985), 'The Queen Is Dead' (1986), and 'Strangeways, Here We Come' (1987), as well as numerous singles and EPs.

Following the dissolution of The Smiths, Joyce has maintained an active career in music. He has released solo material, including the album 'Odd Jobs' (1988), and has worked as a session musician and producer for various artists. He has also been involved in other musical projects and collaborations, further cementing his status as a respected figure in the music industry. Joyce has also been a notable figure in the music press, often contributing to music magazines and engaging with fans about his experiences with The Smiths and his subsequent career.

Mike Joyce is an Irish musician, famously the drummer for the influential British alternative rock band The Smiths. He was an integral part of the band from its formation in 1982 until its breakup in 1987, contributing to their iconic sound and four studio albums. Post-Smiths, Joyce has had a solo career, worked as a session musician and producer, and remained a significant voice in music journalism.

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What Difference Does It Make?" was released in 1984. The single version is taken from band's self-titled debut album The Smiths. A different version recorded for the John Peel Show on BBC Radio One is featured on the compilation album Hatful of Hollow.

Lyrics

All men have secrets and here is mine
So let it be known
For we have been through hell and high tide
I think I can rely on you...
And yet you start to recoil
Heavy words are so lightly thrown
But still I'd leap in front of a flying bullet for you
So, what difference does it make?
So, what difference does it make?
It makes none
But now you have gone
And you must be looking very old tonight
The devil will find work for idle hands to do
I stole and I lied, and why?
Because you asked me to!
But now you make me feel so ashamed
Because I've only got two hands
Well, I'm still fond of you, oh-ho-oh
So, what difference does it make?
Oh, what difference does it make?
Oh, it makes none
But now you have gone
And your prejudice won't keep you warm tonight
Oh, the devil will find work for idle hands to do
I stole, and then I lied
Just because you asked me to
But now you know the truth about me
You won't see me anymore
Well, I'm still fond of you, oh-ho-oh
But no more apologies
No more, no more apologies
Oh, I'm too tired
I'm so sick and tired
And I'm feeling very sick and ill today
But I'm still fond of you, oh-ho-oh
Oh, my sacred one...
Oh...

#TheSmiths #WhatDifferenceDoesItMake

The Smiths - What Difference Does It Make? (Official Music Video)

Official audio for There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths

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There Is A Light That never Goes Out was featured on the groups third studio album, The Queen is Dead. The track was not released as a single however, until 1992. It peaked at No.25 in the UK Singles Chart and has received critical acclaim. 

Lyrics 

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

#TheSmiths #ThereIsALightThatNeverGoesOut #TheQueenIsDead

The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (Official Audio)

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"This Charming Man" was released as the group's second single in October 1983.
The single was re-issued in 1992, reaching number 8 on the UK singles chart. Mojo magazine journalists placed the track at number one on their 2008 "50 Greatest UK Indie Records of All Time" feature.


Lyrics

Punctured bicycle 
On a hillside desolate 
Will nature make a man of me yet?
When in this charming car 
This charming man
Why pamper life's complexity 
When the leather runs smooth 
On the passenger's seat?
I would go out tonight 
But I haven't got a stitch to wear 
This man said "it's gruesome 
That someone so handsome should care"
Ah ! A jumped-up pantry boy 
Who never knew his place 
He said "return the ring"
He knows so much about these things 
He knows so much about these things
I would go out tonight 
But I haven't got a stitch to wear 
This man said "it's gruesome 
That someone so handsome should care"
La, la-la, la-la, la-la, this charming man
Oh, la-la, la-la, la-la, this charming man
Ah ! A jumped-up pantry boy 
Who never knew his place 
He said "return the ring"
He knows so much about these things 
He knows so much about these things 
He knows so much about these things

#TheSmiths #ThisCharmingMan

The Smiths - This Charming Man (Official Music Video)

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The Smiths' debut single, immediately establishing their unique sound and lyrical themes.

Featuring a distinctive Rickenbacker guitar riff, this song is considered a breakthrough for the band.

A more subdued and introspective acoustic track.

Back to the Old House

A melancholic yet catchy anthem capturing the band's signature lyrical style and sonic texture.

An energetic and anthemic track from their debut album.

Still Ill

A powerful ballad that showcases the emotional depth of the band's songwriting.

This Night Has Opened My Eyes

A rockier track from their debut album, known for its energetic performance.

A witty and poignant song that highlights Morrissey's lyrical prowess and the band's musical synergy.

A seminal track known for its tremolo-laden guitar riff and atmospheric production.

The title track is a politically charged and aggressive song advocating vegetarianism.

Meat Is Murder

A narrative song with a carnival-like atmosphere and a more upbeat tempo.

Rusholme Ruffians

A more atmospheric and ethereal track, showcasing the band's versatility.

Well I Wonder

An upbeat and inspirational track with a prominent keyboard line.

A powerful and driving track with layered guitars, showcasing the band's evolving sound.

A dramatic and epic ballad, often considered one of Morrissey's most poignant vocal performances.

I Know It's Over

A fast-paced and energetic song that became a significant hit.

A song known for its clever lyrical wordplay and a driving rhythm.

The title track from their most acclaimed album, it's a defiant and anthemic statement.

The Queen Is Dead

A beloved ballad often cited as one of the band's greatest songs.

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

A darkly humorous and catchy song, indicative of the band's later, more polished sound.

A hauntingly beautiful song with a melancholic tone and introspective lyrics.

Half a Person

A bright and upbeat B-side that gained popularity for its infectious melody.

Jeane

An anthemic track with a driving rhythm and a call to solidarity.

Shoplifters of the World Unite

Interesting Drug

A track from a compilation of early material.

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