“That's the trick, see, it's just like acting. I mean, you can't play Hamlet because how many people are playing Hamlet as father, as a king? But you take your own experience and find something similar in it and draw on that.” »read more
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“That's the trick, see, it's just like acting. I mean, you can't play Hamlet because how many people are playing Hamlet as father, as a king? But you take your own experience and find something similar in it and draw on that.” »read more
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A chapter in Irving Welsh's novel Trainspotting is named for this song, in which the character Spud finds solace in Morrissey's lyrics in face of his own romantic failings. (thanks, Quinn - Toronto, Canada)
This was not released as a single until 1992 when it was a spin-off for the Best II compilation album. Guitarist and co-songwriter Johnny Marr explained to Uncut magazine February 2008 why it wasn't issued as a single in 1986: "For a long time I worked on the premise that we should always have a song on each album that people said, 'That should be a single.' But in fact really wasn't. 'Reel Around The Fountain' was that for the first album and 'There is A Light' for The Queen Is Dead. I thought it was a sign of a really great album that there was a track that everyone wanted as a single, but you had stronger singles instead."
Mikel Erentxun released a Spanish-language cover of this song called "Esta Luz Nunca Se Apagará." It was a real trip to hear that on the radio when I was driving through Mexico. (thanks, Sparrow - Inland Empire, CA)
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I hear that this song is about the relationship between Morrissey and Marr.
- Brian, Stockport, United Kingdom
the line was originally 'there is a light in your eyes that never goes out', inspired by that song 'tonight, the light of love is in your eyes, will you still love me tomorrow?' Morrisey likeed the older songs.
Matt - the movie came after the book (it's by Irvine Welsh)
- Elliot, London, United Kingdom
Yes the title is a play with words of what Hugh Latimer told Nicholas Ridley as they were being executed. Latimer was quoted saying "Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man; we shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out."
- Libeth, Duarte, CA
Just fantastic, witty, acid yet harmonically digestible... definitely in the realm of my 10 top faves
Pepe
Mexico City
- pepe, mexico, Mexico
There is a fantastic electro version of this song called 'The Light 3000' by Schneider TM, it takes the original in a completely different direction. Just what a cover should be in my opinion, rather than a mindless remake.
- Russell, London, England
This is a apparently about what Hugh Latimer said to Nicholas Ridley as they were about to be burned at the stake as heretics during the reign of Mary I.
Very good song. Smiths' best!
- Jonathan, Bishop, England
In my personal Top 5 list of all time. What an amazing song!!!!
- Jeff, Austin, TX
So beautiful, the double-decker bus bit especially.
- Martin, Eastbourne, England
This is a very inspiring song. I like to listen to it when I'm sad.
- Madison, Los Angeles, CA
I've seen the movie trainspotting? but, now I must read the book... I don't know if the movie was spawned form the book, but, whatev. I'm certainly going ot read the book now though. Its right up there on my list with Lolita, you know, the old man in that book by nabakhov? from the police "don't stand so close to me" GOD! I love the smiths!
- Matt, west springfield, MA