Janice's band introduction did not include either Alain or Jesse. This could have some interesting ramifications for the lucky souls going to Earls Court or Dublin.

Perhaps it's a curtain raiser for Alain's return? More likely, it's nothing.

Cheers,

Jamie

I'm listening in on the archives now - somehow I wasn't able to get it live - and so far, I'm at the part where he mentions M-solo...and favourably! ;)

how nice to come running in the front door after freezing in the cold waiting for the bus that was running late and finding i hadn't missed a moment.

it appears janice is a big fan of the priest look as well!

there were about 5 fewer audience questions than i supposed would happen....

couldn't make out much of Easy To get and was straining my ears to figure out what it was at first.

Redondo beach in a higher voice than i thought he would do...almost sounded like a cheap 70's porn at the beginning...not that i know from personal experience in watching, but it's what i've been told by others.....

Noise is er...noise. i guess.

and how else to end the christmas season than with a send off to Mike Joyce?

practiced at not giving a straight answer, we didn't get much except for his want to turn the tables and interview janice instead. they were supposedly pressed for time.

Someone above stated that they were listening to the show from the archives but when I tried to access the show from there I get the FIRST Janice Long interview from whenever that was -earlier this year? So is it up yet?

Just the way Moz should be. :) Fully enjoyed "Easy to Get" especially and can't wait to hear it on a new album. :)

http://www.easytree.org/torrents-details.php?id=18600 [easytree.org]

Does anyone have the show in mp3 version?

It was obvious that the interview segment was quite rushed. Ironically, in the session two years ago when Moz was without a label he seemed a lot happier whereas now he seemed very guarded about his success. Maybe I'm reading in too much. He also woulnd't quash those retirement rumours, which is sad...

Musically, I was surprised how MOR "I'm Playing Easy to Get" is. I was expecting something better than the other recent b-sides, but for me it didn't come close to my top 2 or 3 Quarry B's. "Noise is the Best Revenge" was a lot better, I thought. A real glam guitar monster. Moz' vocal was more buried in the mix (Your Arsenal style). Jesse's guitar work was excellent! Is this a Whyte/Morrissey track? Conversely, I didn't like Jesse's take on "It's Hard to Walk Tall..." I really like the studio version of that b-side. Morrissey's vocals didn't seem very impassioned either, and he skimped on the falsetto at the end. He did hit some high notes, however, on the cover of "Redondo Beach". Great lyrics, but beyond the pleasing reggae lilt, musically there isn't much there, or am I missing something?

Overall a decent session, felt like a "quickie". But I'm still very appreciative there *is* a session to review!

And Janice -- we know how much you like Alain -- you could've asked after him, or were you told that question was out of bounds?

The show is finally up to listen too again n again its actuall the Thursday show link on the listen again section i dont know why

How much time the session and interview last?
Thank you, people.

Thursday's show [bbc.net.uk]

I really looked forward to the interview as a sort of an extensive end of the year recap. But it was quite disappointing. Morrissey trying to avoid answering directly. Asking JL questions instead of the oher way around. I always feel like I am listening in on a private conversation with those two.
Songs in general alright. Not an outstanding performance, but good. And what did she do with "our" questions? Now I still dont know. :-)

my email to the show was...'I had a brutal Roman Catholic education at the hands various priests in Stretford, Manchester, just like you did.
You recently dressed as a priest onstage,and in the new video for 'I Have Forgiven Jesus' also. The first time I saw the video I was so disturbed that had to hide behind the settee. Why have you done it? I wished you'd dressed as a nun instead, but that's a whole other story....'

This may be premature, but to be honest, the two new songs were nothing special at all. Since Morrissey told MOJO that he still thinks Quarry is a "great album" (and yes, this is probably what you'd expect), what prospects for next year's album? I'm sorry, but I don't think Quarry is that good, and if the 2005 album is just YATQ part II, with no development or improvement, then that will be vastly disappointing. I don't think these songs show any marked creative upswing. The best YATQ song is still the undoubtedly excellent 'First Of The Gang To Die' and the best b-side is probably 'No One Can Hold A Candle To You' (not even his own) or 'The Never Played Symphonies'. I also like 'The Public Image'.

What I'd like to see M. do now (not saying he has to, it's just my dream!) is to make an acoustic album, featuring acoustic guitar and piano as the predominant instrument - but no strings, just stark, soulful melodies. Stuff like 'Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself?' or 'Trouble Loves Me'. The torch singer in Moz would be vastly suited to this, and as yet it hasn't been done, at least not over a whole record. Imagine him singing his dark, witty poetry over a beautiful piano melody a la Randy Newman live (with JUST piano and nothing else) or a biting acoustic piece, played by Boz or whoever. And then drop the Finn production, make the production less polished and more stark. No more glam numbers, there's enough of them in his catalogue now - yeah, 'Walk Tall' is great fun, but we've heard it all before. 'Your Arsenal' did that brilliantly and it doesn't need repeating. I think 'Daddy's Voice', for instance, is just a disposable piece of glam without a really good tune. Point is, the new songs on J Long just sound bog standard, and if the new album's full of stuff like that ('Easy To Get' ANOTHER MOR ballad, after Quarry was stacked full of them and 'Noise' ANOTHER glam adventure) then it's just not going to be interesting. Really, Moz needs a new direction. Nothing earthshakingly radical, like turning into Kratftwerk, but something that enables him to explore suitable new avenues and retain his freshness and edge. I don't look for any more 'Glamorous Glue' type songs from him now - 'Glam Glue' is great, but those days are gone. Lyrically, he should stay as he is, perhaps sharpen them up a bit - but he'd be the only artist to say the things he's saying in the context of a stark, acoustic album. I really think it would revolutionize his music, making it soulful, truthful but above all new and fresh.

And if this sounds prescriptive, it's not meant to, it's just a dream I have of what he could do as he ages - the 'alternative Sinatra', whatever. Acoustic music is also timeless - hear a Billie Holiday song like 'Strange Fruit', and though it's 60 years old, because it's just her voice and piano, it lasts. Like Dylan's early acoustic songs - could've been recorded yesterday. I certainly don't oppose more upbeat pop numbers like 'Gang' but I'm not sure how long he can go on repeating that formula.

Apologies for the rant!

First, i thank you for the bittorrent.

Can someone transcribe what moz said?

thanks.

"I'm Playing Easy To Get" sounds just like every other b-side. While I like the b-sides very much the music and Moz's tone of voice are too similar. I'm sorry to say the guys are letting Moz down. Moz's lyrics are also a bit too similar i.e. easy listening.

"Redondo Beach" was a bit too simplistic. Didn't really like the lyric changes either (even though they were minimal). It obviously couldn't be better than the original but it's not even a very good cover. However it was the best song they played.

"Noise Is The Best Revenge" was just a bit underwhelming musically and lyrically. Shame about that.

"It's Hard To Walk Tall" sounded quite good if a bit clunky and slow. It should be much more fast and loud.

Still, at least the interview showed how Moz is still a genius under all the GOOD music.

Did anyone see Moz's contribution to this? Can't remember much of what he said, but do recall him saying that if punk hadn't happened it wouldn’t bare thinking about what music would be like now.

What more can I say - Morrissey does Patti Smith does UB40 does Aswad does my head in..! Dreadful, dreadful, dreadful, dreadful... Morrissey, spank your lucky stars we love you - this was the nadir of your career, ranking down there with Tony The Pooh-ny...
Yer other three songs were tasty though....

- on rumours: you never know...better than the truth.. - make of that what you will

- on tv appearances: acknowledged there were "odd places" (T4 by any chance?) but it's a duty , something you have to do.. (more please)

- on acting: "how can I act when I can't even be normal?"

Why did she ask him whether he would ever appear in a commercial? It's a bit of a waste of 30 seconds, if you ask me - he's not likely to promote any product ever..he doesn't even endorse charity records - She knew what he would say, we knew what he would say. In fact, I pretty much could have predicted every reaction and reply to her statements/questions; it felt a bit "reheated", if you get my drift.

My own question to you guys: can anyone shed some light on who Damian Dempsey is? or what he does? I must have skipped an episode! Thanks!

Although I havent heard the broadcast yet I did see moz do Redondo beach at Birmingham and I for one, although it would appear I am the only one, thought it was wonderful.

Everyone seems to have hated it, I hope i am the minority when I hear it and I still love it as much as I did when he did it live.

ive just listened to the session & interview.Im worried , very worried. Ive been listening to the smiths & mozzer since i was 14 yrs of age. Im now 34 and i absolutley idolise him. He has been a major influence on my life and i dont know what ill do if he does retire.he was so evasive when asked by janice , no straight answer.

Are there downloadable mp3s of the show/songs online anywhere?

After so many know-how recommendations about what Morrissey should do, the only thing for it, with all our glaring expertise, is to help the poor guy out by taking a leaf out of Suzanne's book and get to writing those outstanding lyrics that will guarantee him 4th place in the 2005 year end singles chart, taken from a best-selling album!!
: )

  I’m Playing Easy To Get

Don’t dig for a metaphor
Has it not tweaked with you yet?
And don’t wonder why I’m still around
I’m just playing easy to get
Don’t dig for a secondary meaning
At worse you might just find a first
And don’t wonder why I’m standing over here
I’m just playing easy to get
Do I have to drop anchor like a sailor
To switch on the bulb in your head?
Do not frisk me, silence is your answer
I’m just playing easy to get

I’m so easy
Maybe you’ve had me
If you had then you would not forget
When you see me between Cole and Cahuenga
I’m just plain desperate

So don’t waste time trying to get to know me
I’m yours
I’m yours
And don’t waste time with snappy conversation
I’m yours
Everyone knows
I’m yours

  Redondo Beach

Let it be known
Dreaming hotel
We just had a quarrel
I sent you away
I was looking for you
are you’re gone, gone
Called you on the phone
But there was no answer
Will you never return?
Will you never want me?
I was looking for you
Are you’re gone, gone?

Down by the ocean
It was so dismal
Women all standing
With shock on their faces
Sad description
Oh, I was looking for you

Everyone was singing
Girl is washed up
On Redondo Beach
And everyone is so sad
I was looking for you
Are you’re gone, gone?
Hey little girl
Everyone cried
How she was the victim of suicide
I was looking for you
Are you’re gone, gone?

Down by the ocean
It was so dismal
Women all standing
With shock on their faces
Sad description
Oh, I was looking for you

Desk clerk told me
A girl is washed up
Was small, an angel
With apple blond hair now
I was looking for you
are you’re gone, gone?

Picked up my key
And I didn’t reply
I just went into my room
And I started to cry
It was morning angel
Are you’re gone, gone?

Down by the ocean
It was so dismal
I was just standing
With shock on my face though
The hearse pulled away
The girl that had died it was you

You’ll never return
Into my arms
You’ll never return
Into my arms
You’ll never return
Into my arms
Cause you’re gone, gone
Gone, gone
Gone, gone
Oh good bye.

[end lyrics]

cole and cahuenga are main streets in los angeles. fairly close to where he lives. i personally believe it's a reference to jobriath boone. jobriath used to hustle on the streets of selma avenue in los angeles just to be able to buy some booze. i think moz is talking about a stretch of street on selma between cole and cahuenga. may he's paid a visit to that historic place seeking something. i wonder where exactly did jobriath live and whore? does anyone know?

redondo beach is a really catchy and cute song. it makes me cry.

As Easytree has a membership block? So any other trackers out there??

LP

Heard the session tonight and couldn't help thinking.....it's time for a new band, new songwriting partner and a big breath of fresh fresh air. Everything sounded just too mid tempo and predictable for my cheesy ears. OK the sound mix wasn't that great, but just sounded like 4 b-sides to me!

Jocky