Playwright & Dramatist Shelagh Delaney dies at 71 of cancer: Tribute to

I was introduced to Shelagh Delaney by Morrissey, as most eighties youth were. She was best known for her play "A Taste of Honey", first performed on 27 May 1958, [9] is set in Salford, a city which Delaney regarded as a valuable resource for her writing. Shelagh wrote forthright in a sensetive style about controversial issues that were certainly not portrayed back in her day.

I love Shelagh's response to "what the critics say". She is more concerned about what the real people, working class people say. Ahh..truly inspiring. Ive adopted the like minded attitude toward critics, its what the real people say. The people who actually live in the community, challenging neighborhoods. The people who work day in and out, raise families, and care about community. These are the people whose opinion really count.

She was Brilliant, compassionate and witty. Morrissey said, "I've never made any secret of the fact that at least 50 per cent of my reason for writing can be blamed on Shelagh Delaney." Hence, so were we all.

Shelagh take a bow, as was the case on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Music Box Theatre.

The Smiths "This Night Has Opened My Eyes" based Shelagh's "A Taste of Honey".

Moz Mex Tour

"In Mexico, I went for a walk to inhale the tranquil, cool, lover's air"

I was informed that a Mexico Bus Tour is being planned for Moz's Mexico gigs traveling from Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla and Mexico City. I thought it was cool and sounds interesting enought to share. My contact says that they will meet-up in Monterrey, Mexico a day before the gig with a dinner meeting and taking a well-guided and safe chartered bus to Guadalajara, Puebla and then to Mexico City. He says that a Mexican Federale has been secured for security and safety of tour passengers and he (tour organizer) will serve as an interpretor for the group. The package includes Hotels beginging in Monterey and at all tour stops and ending in Mexico City. He's not sure of arranging flights at this time, but certainly plans the Chartered bus, security and the hotels. The prices are being worked out.

This trip sounds great and Ive asked to put me aside a slot.

Moz Retains the Faith(ful) in Years of Refusal

The patron saint of (YOR) universal trouble makers exerts his bold lyrical talents and reaches a new height in musical achievement.

The faithful, like me, grow fonder of our high regarded hero of anti heroes.

With out Morrissey who would be there to express how we really feel and loath?

I'm looking forward to catching his gigs in the Southwest.

I dont remember the Last Time I Spoke to Carol!

Morrissey Gracias!

The Others can kiss my arse.

Nov. 11. US "Sound of the Smiths" release!

I'm heading to Amoeba to get my full disk copy!

I feel like an awkward nerdy teenager again. I recall my excitment in buying Smiths Albums, little changes.

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REVIEW AFTER LISTENING TO COMPILATION:

Wow! This is beautifully remastered. The track order is brilliant and flowing. Tracks have been well balanced and reemphasized that only comes with maturity and wisdom of an accomplished musician like Marr.

I feel sixteen yet mature in my listening taste buds which make this compilation delectable.

Looking forward to our listening party with my brothers (longtime Smiths fans) to sing our hearts out and drink merrily.

"The Sounds of the Smiths". Compliation Release

I was always reluctant to purchase compilation releases, especially unsanctioned. However, I'm certainly going to acquire this Smiths compilation and possibly the box set.

I grew up with the Smiths. As my karate students and karate peers in the 80s would attest, the dojo was filled with Smith tunes before classes. I was in about 8th grade when I was introduced to the Smiths by my elder brother who was attending Whittier College and active with college radio. All my formats where on tapes and I had warn the hell out of them till they stretched and winned.

The sounds of my youth!

From Manchester United to Westham to Millwall: Where's your Hooligan Pride?

Moz cant be loyal to one crew? May the best hooligans win.

No One Likes Us, No One Likes Us, No One Likes Us – We Don't Care! (Millwall)