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Colin Meloy Covers Morrissey

Posted: August 15th, 2008 | Author: Nathan | Filed under: Articles About Music | 7 Comments »

A couple of months ago that title wouldn’t have meant a whole lot to me. It still would’ve gotten my attention. But only because I am a huge Decemberists fan. I actually had no idea who Morrissey was. I had heard of the Smiths (the band Morrissey was the frontman for in the 80′s) but had never really gotten into them before.

Now let’s all thank the Lord for cover songs. I just think they are so great. I realize that my posting pattern does not really agree with that statement. But you can feel free to expect cover songs from me more frequently in the future. Because I just love what you get when an artist takes another man’s song and makes it his own. When they take their own artistic creativity to the piece you really end up getting something special. Not only that, but with covers you are often introduced to a band you have never heard of before, or you are able to find something beautiful in the artwork of a band you really couldn’t get into before.

So today I thank Colin Meloy for introducing me to a great artist, that I had never heard of. And I also thank him for his gorgeous reinvention of an already great song. Here is one of six songs written by Morrissey that Meloy has released on an EP that he sold on his first solo tour. Since then Meloy has released a couple other EP’s in which he covers the artists that have influenced him the most, each of which will most likely be featured on here in the future. But for now enjoy this timeless tune rediscovered.

Colin Meloy – Every Day Is Like Sunday (Morrissey Cover) (removed 2/13/09)

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7 Comments on “Colin Meloy Covers Morrissey”

  1. 1 anderson villa said at 2:20 pm on August 15th, 2008:

    seriously, you have a music blog and you had no idea who Morrissey was?

    VERY SAD!

  2. 2 The Linguist said at 2:32 pm on August 15th, 2008:

    I always forget how much I love Colin Meloy’s voice. I should listen to him/The Decemberists more often.

  3. 3 This Charming Man said at 3:29 pm on August 15th, 2008:

    I am just flabbergasted that you did not know who Morrissey is.

    What are your qualifications to post a music blog?

  4. 4 Fireglo said at 7:14 pm on August 17th, 2008:

    Don’t listen to them!

    I only got into Morrissey’s solo stuff after listening to this although I was a huge fan of The Smiths.

    I went to see Morrissey live this Summer and he played ‘Sister, I’m a Poet’ which I would never have known only for Meloy.

    Much love <3

  5. 5 justin said at 2:56 pm on August 18th, 2008:

    careful playing the “you did not who (insert hip artist) is” card. there is so much music out there I can more than guarantee Nathan can recommend someone to you that will have people asking “you don’t know who that is?”

  6. 6 Elmo Humpnugget said at 6:33 pm on August 24th, 2008:

    I have to agree with other comments surprised at your ignorance of Morrissey. The Smiths were a seminal band not an obscure one or two hit wonder. As such, anyone who takes responsibility for a music blog should be aware of who Morrissey is and his important role in mid-80′s and early 90′s pop music. This is the equivalent of not knowing who Robert Smith or Eddie Vedder is.

  7. 7 Bajuri said at 12:59 am on September 19th, 2008:

    Dude..easy all you guys..
    I dont know eddie vedder.. but i luv pearl jam so much… :) the vocal is just so characteristic
    any way..
    nice share mate..
    the only other idea is..any body know where i could find morissey covering someone songs? wanna hear his voice