The Smiths - (HQ) Barbarism Begins At Home - May 4, 1984 (4 of 10) video free download
The Smiths
Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany
May 4, 1984
This is one of the best complete live shows of the Smiths ever captured on film or video. Together just five years, they produced only four studio LPs (and assorted collections) that mark them as one of a handful of the most influential and important bands of the alternative-rock, post-punk era. Had they not broken up before the release of their fourth and final studio LP, they would surely be mentioned in the same breath as R.E.M. and U2.
Note Morrissey's attire, typical for 1984:
- Large blouse held together by one button
- NHS specs
- Flowers in the back pocket
- Attitude to burn
Also note the dazzlingly original and subtle guitar work of Johnny Marr.
Recorded in Hamburg, Germany, less than three months after their debut album, THE SMITHS, was released (20 Feb 1984).
Personnel:
Morrissey (Steven) - v
Johnny Marr - g
Andy Rourke - b
Mike Joyce - dr
Setlist:
01. Hand In Glove
02. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
03 Girl Afraid
04 This Charming Man I
05 Pretty Girls Make Graves
06 Still Ill
07 Crack On The Head I
08 This Night Has Opened My Eyes
09 Miserable Lie
10 You've Got Everything Now
11 Handsome Devil
12 What Difference Does It Make
Encore 1:
13 These Things Take Time
14 This Charming Man II
Encore 2:
15 Hand In Glove II
Encore 3:
16 Crack On The Head II
(Crack On The Head = Barbarism Begins At Home)
Comments
10 years ago
Aggeliki Triantafyllou
COME ON AUDIENCE CLAP CLAP CLAP HARD AND CHEER FOR THIS FUCKIN ABSOLUTELY PERFECT BAND !!!10 years ago
mwosslert
Grand !!! :)10 years ago
Noah Kloster
Dance break 5:3610 years ago
Rodrigo Beltrán Marín
The crack on the head.11 years ago
Rupert Taylor
As much as I know that Morrissey and Marr fronted the group in great fashion, this really does show that it wasn't just them making them what they were. Rourke's solo at the end is absolutely incredible.11 years ago
beltram
this just reaffirms to me that these two are made for each other, morrissey wouldnt be where he is today without marr and vise versa sort it out boys before its too late..... the world needs you back11 years ago
ryanosaur2000
Ahh, to be young and nubile again. : )11 years ago
modmutha
Morrissey's got a crackin body on this :)11 years ago
田中 小次郎
johnny marrs guitar so cool11 years ago
rcb0683
Seriously, why would anybody do that?11 years ago
malhereuxx
hdfyeufghedfue i just i just i just DON'T UNDERSTAND. morrissey&marr are doing their perfect rousing magic dance and the camera turns to mike and andy. that just makes me so frustrated i could scream... no offense to those two but ehh.. it kills me when i knoe there's magic happening and i can't see it !!11 years ago
NipNip
extended dance scene /watch?v=cMY323FV3aA haha love it12 years ago
ThisiswhyIlikeyou
Ok I laughed out loud at 0:15, "Barbarism Begins at home you know" (Insert kooky face). LOL. Silly Mozza.12 years ago
Edward Kim
Andy Rourke makes this song.12 years ago
Norcal Reggae Calendar
it's funny how this video shows text reading "the crack on the head" somewhere after 2:1513 years ago
The Fun Doctor
Why is the volume so fuc*ing low? Ruins this whole HQ gig.....:(13 years ago
