We pause on this Thanksgiving to catch up on all the Morrissey news from the past few days, because if we’re thankful for anything, it’s the fact that Moz knows how to keep a music-news website busy. This week, he’s revealed details of his “Satellite of Love” single, announced he’ll perform in Norway and gone off on a rant about Thanksgiving turkeys.
Let’s dig in:
- Morrissey revealed that his live cover of “Satellite of Love” — out next week digitally, then Jan. 28 on vinyl — will be backed by Your Arsenal opener “You’re Going to Need Someone On Your Side,” plus, depending on the format, a variety of live cuts recorded in 2008, including a cover of the Buzzcocks’ “You Say You Don’t Love Me” and The Smiths’ “Vicar in a Tutu.” Details below.
- The former Smiths frontman also announce he’ll perform in Oslo, Norway, on Dec. 11, singing three songs at the Nobel Peace Prize event.
- And, finally, in a letter titled “Thankskilling,” Morrissey slams President Barack Obama for his “embarrassingly stupid White House ‘turkey pardon’.” Read the full missive at True To You.
Tracklist: Morrissey, “Satellite of Love” (Live)
12″ Heavyweight Vinyl Single
A1. “Satellite Of Love (Live)”
A2. “You’re Gonna Need Someone On Your Side”
B1. “Vicar In A Tutu (Live)” *
B2. “All You Need Is Me (Live)” *
* Previously unreleased. Recorded live in Hyde Park on July 4, 2008
7″ Picture Disc
A1. “Satellite Of Love (Live)”
B1. “You’re Gonna Need Someone On Your Side”
B2. “You Say You Don’t Love Me (Live)” *
* Previously unreleased. Recorded live in Hyde Park on July 4, 2008
Digital Download
1. “Satellite Of Love (Live)”
2. “You’re Gonna Need Someone On Your Side”
3. “Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed (Live)” *
* Previously unreleased. Recorded live in Hyde Park on July 4, 2008
PREVIOUSLY ON SLICING UP EYEBALLS:
- Morrissey to release live cover of Lou Reed’s ‘Satellite of Love’ as digital, vinyl single
- Morrissey does Morrissey: ‘Walking Dead’s’ Governor to read ‘Autobiography’ audiobook
- Morrissey says he’s been treated for concussion, whiplash, arm injury — doesn’t reveal why
- Morrissey’s ‘Autobiography’ to be published in the U.S. on Dec. 3 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons
You forgot the news that Michael Jackson has replaced Moz as lead singer for The Smiths. (See: https://vimeo.com/80329855.)
I am thinking that that picture is from the same photoshoot he did for the “Pregnant for the last time” single.
It is. This picture was taken long ago by the brilliant Renaud Monfourny for the french music mag “Les Inrockuptibles”. By Googling “Monfourny Morrissey” you’ll find more pics from the session and another great one of Morrissey in front of a “Beethoven…” billboard.
To Eric: Nice one. :)
Was that mash-up your work? I wanted to hate it, but I have to admit it’s well done. And fun. And…I still want to hate it. But I don’t.
Wrong to eat turkeys. Right to exploit Lou Reed’s death Got it.
Why take umbrage with a man just because he thinks massive-scale cruelty to defenceless birds is wrong? Your comment suggests you support cruelty to animals…I hope you feel big and proud of yourself because I think you are a dick.
Wow, Clive, you have some anger/alcohol issues, eh? My comment does not suggest I support cruelty. Can you read? I’ve been a vegan for over 25 years. My problem is with self-righteousness. It’s wrong to profit from another man’s death. Maybe when you sober up–you’ll understand. Peace.
Hic…sorry…too drunk to read your reply…
Being a vego myself I’m feeling his Turkey rage.
But lets not also forget the poor Native Americans today too, say a prayer for them!
Really? Exclusive B-sides *ONLY* on vinyl? Repackage repackage repackage. Unnngh. Just gimme ALL the tracks digitally – I’d pay a premium for them…
Now I have to go find torrents for the vinyl tracks I can’t buy, because I refuse to buy a record player. Man, I hate that we’re still chasing down different format “bonuses”.
This should be released as an EP called “SKYLAB”