Suedehead

Infobox Single
Name = Suedehead


Artist = Morrissey
from Album = Viva Hate
Released = February 27, 1988 (UK)
Format = 7", 12", CD, cassette
[ Recorded = ]
Genre =
Length = 3:54
Label = HMV (UK)
[ Writer = ]
Producer =
Chart position =

• #5 (UK)

Last single =
This single = "Suedehead" (1988)
Next single = "Everyday Is Like Sunday" (1988)Song infobox
Name = Suedehead


Artist = Morrissey
Album = Viva Hate
Released = March 22 1988
track_no = 7
Recorded = Winter 1987
Genre = Rock
Length = 3:54
Writer = Morrissey/Street
Label = HMV
Producer = Stephen Street
Misc = Extra tracklisting
Album = Viva Hate
Type = studio
Tracks = ;Side one
# "Alsatian Cousin"
# "Little Man, What Now?"
# "Everyday Is Like Sunday"
# "Bengali In Platforms"
# "Angel, Angel Down We Got Together"
# "Late Night, Maudlin Street";Side two
# "Suedehead"
# "Break Up the Family"
# "The Ordinary Boys"
# "I Don't Mind If You Forget Me"
# "Dial A Cliche"
# "Margaret On The Guillotine"

"Suedehead" was the debut solo single from Morrissey, released in February 1988.

The single charted higher than any of the singles released by his former band The Smiths, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart, and remains one of Morrissey's most well-known songs. The lead track was featured on Morrissey's debut album "Viva Hate" and the compilation album "Bona Drag"; the latter of which also featured the B-side "Hairdresser on Fire". The artwork of the single features a photo taken by Geri Caulfield at a Smiths gig at the London Palladium.

Suedeheads were a subculture that grew out from the original 1960s skinhead movement. The lyrics of the Morrissey song are unrelated to that topic.

Track listings

7" vinyl

# "Suedehead"
# "I Know Very Well How I Got My Name"

12" vinyl

# "Suedehead"
# "I Know Very Well How I Got My Name"
# "Hairdresser on Fire"

CD & cassette

# "Suedehead"
# "I Know Very Well How I Got My Name"
# "Hairdresser on Fire"
# "Oh Well, I'll Never Learn"

Reviews

The NME gave the single a very positive review, awarding it 'Single of the Week 2' saying that "his vocals hit a pitch that turns your stomach with queasy delight. It makes you feel vulnerable and provokes emotions you've forgotten about." In the 1988 NME Year in Review the song was described as "The best No. 1 '88 never gave us".NME Suedehead Reviews [http://motorcycleaupairboy.com/mozdisc1/suede.htm] ]

Musicians

* Morrissey: Voice
* Stephen Street: Bass Guitar, Guitars
* Vini Reilly: Guitars, Keyboards
* Andrew Paresi: Drums and Percussion

Live Performances

The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 1991, 1992, 1995, 2002, 2006, and 2007 tours.

References in Other Media

* This song is also the subject of an argument between Ryan Adams and David Rawlings on the opening track of Adams' album "Heartbreaker", entitled "(Argument with David Rawlings concerning Morrissey)". Rawlings claims the song is found on "Bona Drag", saying, "No, Bona Drag baby!"; Adams, however, corrects him, noting its original inclusion on "Viva Hate". Rawlings, incredulously defends his erroneous position while Adams mistakenly cites the track number for "Suedehead" as track 6 on "Viva Hate". Adams subsequently bets Rawlings five dollars, with Rawlings saying, "I'll take that bet"; Adams replies, "OK, it's on there", noting that the conversation has been recorded. There is no record as to whether Rawlings indeed paid Adams the five dollars.
*A failed take of the B-side "I Know Very Well How I Got My Name" was released with initial copies of "Vini Reilly", an album by The Durutti Column. It is credited to "Vincent Gerard and Steven Patrick" (i.e. Durutti Column guitarist Vini Reilly, and Morrissey), and titled "I Know Very Well How I Got My Note Wrong". Towards the end of the song, Reilly hits a wrong note and both men start laughing.

References

See also

* Morrissey discography

External links

* " [http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/disc/moz-d01sue.htm Suedehead] " at [http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/ Passions Just Like Mine]