Listen to "There is a Light that Never Goes Out" by The Smiths.
Ask yourself: what are the instruments?
Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass, synth.
Learn that Morrissey was initially hesitant to use synthesized strings, but due to The Smiths' lack of funds, he eventually came around to the idea.
Learn that the Hatred Salford Ensemble is credited with orchestrating the song.
Learn that the ensemble is just an alias for Johnny Marr.
Learn that the song's intro was lifted from The Rolling Stones' cover of "Hitch Hike" by Marvin Gaye.
Wonder at Marvin Gaye’s talent.
Learn that The Velvet Underground also swiped this intro for their song, "There She Goes Again."
Johnny Marr knew about it all.
While looking for a link to the song, discover that Rick Astley covered it at Glastonbury Festival 2023.
Notice Rick Astley's howl at second 16—he is really cool, and not just a meme.
Wonder if that’s why the drummer smiles so wholesomely.
Notice he has “Marry Me” written on his kick drum. Why?
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