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Filter on the Letterman Performance; screenshot
posted by davidt on Friday November 19 2004, @11:00AM

 BlueGirl writes:

Here's a wee article on recent Morrissey news from Filter's on-line mag:

Morrissey Shocks Letterman And Releases Deluxe Quarry
by Ellen Houlihan | 11.17.2004

Morrissey is not one to be pacified. Throughout his tenure in the music business, Moz has spoken out on subjects ranging from animal rights, homosexuality and America’s stance on the war on terrorism. Last night, in a move similar but far paler in comparison to fellow Irish-blooded performer Sinead O’Connor’s controversial 1992 Saturday Night Live appearance, Morrissey added a new target to his seemingly endless list: the Catholic Church.

In a rare performance on The Late Show with David Letterman, dressed in traditional Catholic priest regalia, consisting of a black suit, white collar and cross necklace, Morrissey and his bandmates, adorned in Jobraith t-shirts, an homage to the troubled 1970’s homosexual wannabe rockstar, introduced the crowd to a live rendition of “First of the Gang to Die” from Morrissey’s most successful album to date You Are the Quarry. Upon completion of the song, Morrissey made the sign of the cross across his body before the cameras cut away from the unusually dressed crooner. Dave graciously, although confusedly, greeted Moz with a “Thanks, Father.”
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Quentin writes:

I have uploaded a screenshot of morrissey shaking hands with letterman from last night.

Thought it would be good to have as an addition on the letterman story :)

 
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    Well... (Score:1)
    Two mentions of homosexuality in this article.
    Is the author trying to imply something here?
    We can't say he's not well-informed, but what about the music?
    It seems image and shock value is all that matter to the press nowadays...
    lg <lauravguerra@gmail.com> -- Friday November 19 2004, @12:18PM (#138703)
    (User #12253 Info)
     To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance
    Letterman Comment (Score:0)
    I don't think Letterman was confused at all. I thought he said it rather tongue-in-cheek.
    Anonymous -- Friday November 19 2004, @12:43PM (#138715)
    wow how overanalytic/over dramatic (Score:1)
    do you think this person knows that moz has been donning the priestly garb at almost all of his shows since halloween? to liken his letterman performance to sinead tearing the picture of the pope seems a little ridiculous. i think moz has a slightly better sense of humor than ms. o'connor to say the least.
    jp.5.22 -- Friday November 19 2004, @12:51PM (#138719)
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    fight the real enemy (Score:1)
    think about it: letterman's almost been kicked in the face (crispin glover), handed worn panties (madonna) and been flashed by female mammaries (drew barrymore)

    what's shocking about a marginal pop star donned in a priest's garb?
    thirsty fists <thirsty_fists@yahoo.com> -- Friday November 19 2004, @01:04PM (#138728)
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     "world's ugliest boy"
    Only In America! (Score:0)
    That's it really.
    Anonymous -- Friday November 19 2004, @01:45PM (#138742)
      Mozfather (Score:1)
      I fail to see anything disrespectful about the priestly attire. Even the sign of the cross was not done disrespectfully. I'm not sure why he's doing it, but I don't think anyone should be offended by it. It is nowhere near what Sinead did.
      unclevauxhall -- Friday November 19 2004, @01:48PM (#138743)
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        Re:Mozfather (Score:2, Insightful)
        What Sinead did was honerable, true and brilliant. I am a male and she has a larger set than I do in my briefs. That woman should run for office. Organized religion (excuse me, the corrupt leaders of organized religion) will be the end of us all. Well not all of us. Those interested in a stepford existence will be just fine.
        God help us all.
        MOZ IS GOD -- Friday November 19 2004, @04:50PM (#138792)
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        • Re:Mozfather by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday November 19 2004, @05:59PM
      Thanks David, you are a true gent (Score:0)
      Thanks for including my picture on this item. Morrissey is looking particularly sexual in a domination sort of way on this performance. I want to eat him, and I shall.
      Quentin <cometsense2003@yahoo.com> -- Friday November 19 2004, @01:57PM (#138747)
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      What a fuss about nothing! (Score:0)
      He was blessing himself during "Everyday is like Sunday", months before he started wearing the Priest's apparel. He done it at most concerts in the UK.

      What the hell is wrong with you lot?

      And, I don't for one minute think he was being blasphemous.

      ONLY IN AMERICA, YET AGAIN.
      Anonymous -- Friday November 19 2004, @06:10PM (#138803)
      Father Morrissey my eye! (Score:0)
      Why do so many of you take everything Moz says or does so literally? Do you think that he actually has 'forgiven Jesus' because it says so on the enclosed lyric sheet? Perhaps some of you had better do your homework and find out just who Morrissey is and what he is all about before you invest your lives in some completely misinformed fantasy that he is someone who he is not. And by the way, while your at it, look up the word sarcasm.
      Irish Blood -- Saturday November 20 2004, @01:13AM (#138825)
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      Silly article trying to find controversy (Score:2, Insightful)
      I love the headline here: Morrissey SHOCKS Letterman.

      What B.S.

      The media is always trying to turn everything into a controversy.

      Letterman wasn't "shocked."

      It seemed like he got a chuckle out of it.

      What's the big deal. Sheesh.
      LoafingOaf -- Saturday November 20 2004, @08:54AM (#138853)
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       Fuck it, Dude. Let's go bowling.
      Aye (Score:0)
      Can I please remind you America bashers that the article is from 'Filter'(which no one in the states (or anywhere else) has ever heard of) This is not a respected news outlet making this comment.

      No one in the US even knows who Morrissey is, so please, shut up about it.
      Anonymous -- Saturday November 20 2004, @09:35PM (#138938)
      • Re:Aye by Anonymous (Score:0) Sunday November 21 2004, @02:13AM
        Father Moz (Score:1)
        This whole "priest" thing is clearly just a bit of "Carry On"/pantomime gesture, and quite amusing with it. But for the silly minority who seems to think it shows a genuine love of Catholocism can I just trawl this from the archives?:-

        "The Catholic church has nothing in common with Christianity. I can remember being at school on Mondays and being asked; "Did you go to church yesterday?" And if you hadn`t been, you literally had your arms twisted off you. Its "We`ll sever your head for your own good, you`ll learn my son."" -Interview 1985
        Ben G -- Sunday November 21 2004, @04:22PM (#138975)
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