Anybody know which track will be on it?

Sounds like it's a "hit" compilation so will it be an older track like Everyday is Like Sunday or one of the more successful quarry singles?

Crashing bore

Dear Friends-

I remember reading where someone wanted Elton John's head on a platter?

I think that the comment- if truly said- is a bit shocking. But much of Elton John's music is simply *awful*.

I am a bit surprised that Morrissey would contribute a track- but it seems the effort is for a worthy cause.

Elton John needs to remember that not everyone is dying to collaborate with him. He is known to be flamboyant, excessive, self-indulgent, reckless, and unstable (at times). I also hear that he is not terribly friendly.

In all fairness, I remember reading where "Rattle and Hum" was declared "self-indulgent," too.

I think that Elton John would like to be the King of the World when it comes to AIDS benefits (and that is not necessarily a bad thing)- but, perhaps, Bono would like to do his own type of benefit without Elton's name being attached?

I know U2 have already contributed alot to the fight against AIDS. I am not sure of all of the inside politics.

Elton shouldn't be "livid" about anything. As long as everyone helps out in some way- then everything will work out fine.

I am a bit surprised that Morrissey would contribute a track, but I'm glad he did. It has been rumoured that Morrissey *has* recorded a few rough versions of JOBRIATH tunes- that would be most fitting to release.

Sincerely,

Ken Stavitzke

Spring Heeled Jim.
Nothing comes closer to a melodic tune about the gay cancer than Spring Heeled Jim.

Just wondering.

Morrissey apologised because he wanted Elton to appear at Meltdown, there was some sort of "jobriath" tribute show planned and Elton was asked to perform.

Your hero is a gay man. Get used to it. To be called gay is not an insult unless you are a homophobic person - Your hero isn't. Get used to it. Other web sites are available.

I'll sit back now and wait for the insults - "Wide to receive" as it were.

Quintin -

Phone Rings:
MOZ}"Hello"
EJ: Good evening Morrissey, this is Sir Ellie calling!
Moz {in low voice} "Oh, yes, how are you and I do not mean to be rude but, how did you get my number?"
EJ} A good friend Darling, a good friend."
MOZ: Well, er, ahh, how can I help you {Pause} ah, Ellie?"
EJ: You are the last on my list to add a song to my new 'Rock Star Pop Rally CD" to help fight the high taxes for Royalty such myself, Sir Paul and of course, the Queen of England who came long before me!" {EJ laughs loudly at himself}
MOZ: Yes, well, hmmm? {a longer pause} Yes, well, Sir Speedy?
EJ:[giggling] No silly, that is Sir Ellie to you!
Moz: Yes, Sir Ellie, I am going to have to say "No" to your wanting a song of mine for your new project."
EJ} Can I ask why dar-ling?
Moz: To be quite honest, I do not like you at all. Also, if you have ever listened to any Smiths records, you would know just what I think of the Queen, that is no offense to you though!
EJ: I have to say I have never been so humiliated at any {Morrissey hangs up phone}
EJ: {calling to his butler] "James darling, get me Andy Rourke, Johnny Marr and their drummer Mike Joyce's phone number please!"
            THE END!

massive bendor!

Hopefully it's something off of that crap Devil's and Dust so I don't have to buy it.

Since Morrissey is evidently a kind-hearted person with excellent moral fibre of course he would want to do this CD no matter who was asking. Some things are just more important than bitching about someone you wouldn't particularly want to invite round for tea.

BTW, I think it is perfectly possible to like both artists - Elton and Moz - although incredibly different. Sure, Elton has wasted his time on major schmultz in the last 15 years or so but he is a very talented musician technically, has a rounded and rich voice and has written some beautiful material. Sure he flounces around the world being the biggest steaming queen ever but isn't that what queens are all about?

Andy rourke leaves vinny peculiar, some things dont change from smiths days, the base player left after an argument with craig gannon, & after vinny peculiar broke the rules he set follow the link:

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I don't know if I believe this. Morrissey has always shyed away from these celeb charity ego-fuck-fests and I don't see why he would make an exeption for Elton John or his AIDS foundation, who's events often only provide an opportunity for Elton to be Queen Bee and all kinds of minor "celebs" to buzz around trying to impregnate her. The foundation does raise a lot of money (three cheers), but often in a vulgar way that I wouldn't think Moz would want to be part.