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posted by davidt
on Wednesday September 20 2000, @09:00AM
Ryan writes:
Thought I'd let you know about the recent release on V2 here in the UK of Double Hipness by The Associates. A stunning compilation of rarities and demos by the band which includes the boot-stompingly glam "Steven, You're Still Really Something" - the late Billy Mackenzie's witty riposte to Morrissey's skewed tribute "William, It Was Really Nothing" (which allegedly refers to their 'friendship' of the early '80s). Recorded in about '93 during a brief reformation with song-writing partner Alan Rankin, "Steven..." features some great Ronson-esque guitars, which considering Morrissey's output at the time shouldn't come as a surprise. From what is decipherable, it contains some fab lyrics too: "If I'm going down you're coming down with me... I've locked away all your silly poetry", but if anyone else who has heard it can act as interpreter, I'd be most grateful.
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peter england also writes:
V2 in Europe have at last released a rarities compilation of Associates material which includes the previously unreleased song; "Steven, You're Still Really Something".
This track recorded by the Scottish group after they reformed in 1993 came as a response to the Smiths song, "William It Was really Nothing"; said to be written about the Associates mercurial frontman the late Billy MacKenzie.
The song has a glam rock feel and affectionate tongue-in-cheek lyrics. As the reformation of the Associates never came to anything more than a handfull of songs recorded in Auchterhouse near Dundee, Scotland, this is the first time this song has had an official release.
Related link: Billy MacKenzie book mentions Morrissey (June 6, 2000)
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