What was Smiths biggest hit?
Listen to the best of The Smiths here, and check out our best The Smiths songs, below.
- 7: Suffer Little Children (1984)
- 6: Hand In Glove (1983)
- 5: The Headmaster Ritual (1985)
- 4: This Charming Man (1983)
- 3: The Queen Is Dead (1985)
- 2: How Soon Is Now? (1984)
- 1: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (1985)
Is the Smiths music depressing?
It may come as no surprise to some but The Smiths were one of the most miserable bands ever – according to an analysis of their lyrics. A study of the sentiment of more than 6,000 songs by the Trinity Mirror Data Unit has revealed that out of The Smiths’ back catalogue only 5.2 per cent of their songs were happy.
What genre are the Smiths?
Rock
The Smiths/Genres
What made The Smiths famous?
With drummer Joyce and bassist Rourke completing the lineup, the band burst onto the Manchester scene and quickly won a cult following with sessions recorded for British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) radio, live shows, and the plangent folk-punk of their debut single, “Hand in Glove.” Signed to the prominent …
What are the saddest Smiths songs?
The Smiths: Sad Songs
- I Know It’s Over.
- Suffer Little Children. The Smiths.
- Reel Around the Fountain. The Smiths.
- Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now. The Smiths.
- Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me. The Smiths.
- Girlfriend In a Coma. The Smiths.
- Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want. The Smiths.
- Asleep. The Smiths.
How long is the Smiths discography?
The English alternative rock band the Smiths released four studio albums, three extended plays (EPs), one live album, ten compilation albums, twenty-five singles, one video album and thirteen music videos on the Rough Trade, Sire and WEA record labels….
| The Smiths discography | |
|---|---|
| Music videos | 13 |
| EPs | 3 |
| Singles | 25 |