The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get
- The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get
Infobox Single
Name = The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
Artist = Morrissey
from Album = Vauxhall and I
Released = February 28, 1994 (UK)
March 8, 1994 (USA)
Format = 7", 12", CD, cassette
[ Recorded = ]
Genre = Alternative rock
Length = 3:43
Label = HMV (UK)
Writer = Morrissey, Alain Whyte
Producer = Steve Lillywhite
Chart position = * #1 (US Modern Rock Tracks)
* #8 (UK)
* #46 (USA)
* #85 (Australia)
Last single = "Tomorrow"
(1992)
This single = "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get"
(1994)
Next single = "Hold on to Your Friends"
(1994)
"The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in February 1994. It was taken from the then-unreleased "Vauxhall and I" album and was the first Morrissey single to be produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, the single became Morrissey's first top ten hit since "Interesting Drug" in 1989. It is also Morrissey's only charting single in the United States Billboard Hot 100, as well as his second number 1 single on the Modern Rock Tracks.
Track listings
7" vinyl & cassette
# "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
# "Used to Be a Sweet Boy"
12" vinyl & CD (UK)
# "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
# "Used to Be a Sweet Boy"
# "I'd Love To (UK version)"
CD (USA)
# "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
# "Used to Be a Sweet Boy"
# "I'd Love To (USA version)"
Reviews
The NME gave the single the now expected bad review, describing the song as a "formless neutered ramble" and that his "gleaming reputation tarnishes" with this release.[NME The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get Review [http://motorcycleaupairboy.com/mozdisc2/ignoreme.htm] ] ] Musicians
* Morrissey - vocals
* Alain Whyte - guitars
* Boz Boorer - guitars
* Jonny Bridgwood - bass guitars
* Woodie Taylor - drums
Live Performances
The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 1995 and 2004 tours.
References
Parody
A parody of the song was made for a Bill Nye the Science Guy episode that taught about momentum. Titled "The Faster You Push Me," the song was jokingly credited to 'Momentisey.'
See also
* Morrissey discography
External links
* " [http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/disc/moz-d23myim.htm The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get] " at [http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/ Passions Just Like Mine]
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