The Smiths - (HQ) Pretty Girls Make Graves / Still Ill - May 4, 1984 (3 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)