Thanks for letting us know on time... I get the impression non-locals are not wanted.

Being a newer fan (I'm only 21 and keep missing his concerts) I am so excited about this. I can't wait to see him live, I just picked up his box set of singles.. yah yah i know there is no new stuff. But I wanted to listen to the b-sides I haven't heard from his albumbs. This should be an event for sure.

Something unrelated is that I sent an e-mail to vh1 about doing a behind the music on Morrissey, this was the reply :

Thanks for your note and your great feedback on Behind the Music. I'm glad that you enjoy this series so much. We have a wish list about a mile long of all the artists we hope to feature on Behind the Music, and I will certainly share your request for a feature on Morrissey with the producers of the show. We appreciate your feedback and enthusiasm. There are many new episodes of Behind the Music in production. Hopefully you'll be pleased with the shows coming up soon, and perhaps one day you'll see a special on Morrissey. Thanks for watching VH1.

Again, thanks for taking time to write, and thanks for watching VH1.

Now that seems just like a pass you through the system reply to me, but I don't know. I encourage others to follow my lead and send an email to VH1 requesting a special on the man, I for one would greatly like to see this and I do not feel I am alone.

Good joke ...I checked the clown calendar to see what silly date is to be celebrated .. but nothing.
I canīt believe David is mocking of us or of me .. (at least)
"do not bother david until then"well, donīt bother my ass reading useless crap.
how convenient LA...
ho ho ho .. ho ho...

Just thinking that if he is making an in-store appearance to sign the DVD, every person in that line is going to ask him about a new album, new tour, and self validation. He should answer the first two questions ahead of time so he doesn't have to answer it 5,000 times at the appearance. As for the last question...well I'll be waiting in the alley.

If he does make an appearance, can we leave the knives at home because enough is too much.

love, peace, and harmony :)

Hey all, I know it may be a bitter farce to some of you who are not local to the area...but that is part of who Morrissey is. It is part of his elusiveness. I realize 95% of you are thinking "BITE ME!" right now- however, there was an appearance in Arizona, I believe, that those of us here were left out of. There will always be something that someone does to piss some of you off. What was that famous saying? "You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time...?" Hmmm. And don't hold it against David, even though he holds every little mistake against every one else. I think he has forgotten he has been forgiven for his mistakes...;( Yes, well. Jolly good- have I made a worthy point?

I know for a fact that Morrissey will be appearing at a well known video type store in LA(one where alot of signings take place)where he will sign copies of the pittiful new DVD. This is not a live performance..only a signing.

Now fans..be sure to ask him why he felt the need to leave off "Ouija Board..", "Certain People I Know", "Our Frank" and "Sister I'm A Poet". I doubt any of you will have the guts to do it..but I would love to know his reply to this.

While you're at it..ask when he plans to release a new album(don't fall for that "I don't have a contract BS). Also ask why he couldn't of released a live video or CD from his recent tour (since alot of the South American show were recorded on video professionally).

This DVD is a sorry excuse for a Morrissey release. I personally plan not buy it. I won't reward Reprise for another crappy Morrissey release. They won't get a dime of my money!

I really hope Morrissey gets a small crowd for this signing, but all you LA fans are like sheep. You'll bend over for the man over and over...

Could it be?

Or is it...only...a concert announce..
Anyway...could be anything...

That's 25 nights and days to guess....

I anounce the 2000 Olympics....in Sidney, begin
in about 6 hours...that give some slack till
oct....???????..what's the date...???

i will be reading the announcement and everyone else's experiences at his appearance from the safety of my own home

sure sure sure blah blah blah ...
I agree with anonymous # 9 .. about Mr entrepreneur...
but Iīm just tired of :"I know from a very good source" "someone close to morrissey" "his maid told me" bull......
to sign copies? what for? to pay for his next trip to Puerto Vallarta? dvd dvd ..money money money money ..get on the studio youuu goon...
LA crowd? hahahahah of course you said it ...
Wait seated.
he wouldnīt dare to sign dvdīs at Oxford street would he?

waiting makes us so grumpy doesn't it?

Isn't he to perform with Silent Grey in late December/early January?

Your Lost-If in any way, You want to put this latest post down! I live in Moz Angeles & I WILL BE THERE!!! A show of SUPPORT!! A show of Thanks!!! & I KNOW , I WON"T BE ALONE!! How can any one find anything wrong about this?,I Find Strange?Thank You!! Morrissey-solo!!Otherwise,I would not have known! A MORRISSEY FAN!!!

What time will the site be updated on October 9th???????? SO EXCITED!!!!!!!! Is the information thatis going to be relased reliable??? If so how advance notice will the announcement be to the actual apperance?? A few Days or weeks???????????

Well, that is the only thing that would make sense. And we'll be speculating until October 9th. And then Morrissey will probably cancel at the last minute or not show up and say he didn't know about it.

And who wants to bet that it will be at the Virgin MegaStore on Sunset Boulevard??? That would make the most sense, seeing as how Moz prefers to put the least amount of effort into his latest endeavors.

Yeah, a big DVD release--with what, ONE previously unviewed video?

L.A. Rockabillies:dust off your grease pompadours--it's show time!

Morrissey: It's time to do something already.

don't reply to this

Ive been Morrissey fan for eight years now and during that period I spent loads of money on records, bootlegs, tshirts etc.. Now, when I am looking from more mature perspective I assure you he doesnt deserve a dime. Britney Spears is more sincere to her fans then he is. When you put away all empty talk about love and special bond you clearly see that there is absolutely nothing behind the mysterious mask. Also his attitude bores me to death so dont give him another million. He is definitely not a good person as he like to think of himself ( beside cinism)and I can tell you that many fans who were ones fanatically devoted recognize that more and more. (my story also ) Be positive and take care!

Well..let me start of by saying I am the person who posted the original message in the thread above (just so you know what I am responding to..I really can't be bothered to register, sign in or whatever to post a simple message..so call me a coward..Ive been called worse). I am responding to one of the responses left about my post. The response was made by "hand in glove". This person said: "Just, who the hell are you anyway? If this is such a damn thorn in your side why don't you ask him why he didn't include those songs? And where do you get off saying we don't have the guts? You haven't met many Morrissey fans have you? As far as you not buying another Morrissey release, well, who cares? Why don't you crawl back into the mindless pit from which you came? Oh, and as you do, please keep in mind : We tend to please ourselves..." End Quote

This is basically a follow up to my original post, but I do respond this person's comments. I didn't want to post it in the response section of the original thread because I wanted the most amount of fans to read this as I feel alot of people share my opinions.

First off, I have been into the Moz scene for over 10 years now and I have met my share of Moz fans. I love the music, consider myself a die hard fan, have been to countless shows..traveled to see him near and far..I love Morrissey, I love his band...the whole 9. I even prefer solo Moz to the Smiths. I'll take the worst of Morrissey over the best of anything else any day of the week and twice on Sundays. I never said I would never buy another Moz release..you obviously weren't paying attention. I said I was not going to buy THIS release because I will not reward Reprise (or Morrissey) for putting out another lame, rehashed, half-assed product.

Its obvious that Reprise is just capitalizing on the fact that its been over 3 years since Morrissey last released any new material. They probably thought to themselves:

"Hey..Morrissey fans are desperate for any kind of official Morrissey release..its been two years since we last picked their pockets (MEBY) and 3 years since his last album so lets release something..hmm..lets see..how about a DVD? We won't have to work very hard on it..we'll just use the old VHS masters we own. Hmm..maybe we should be sure to include every video...Nah, thats too much work, we don't have to worry about making it a complete collection..lets not bother licensing "Alma Matters" (which they could probably get a hold of for a free meal) or get some of those great BBC performances for songs that don't have official videos for (who here would rather see Morrissey performing "Sunny" live on the Jools Holland show from 11/95 rather then that..that "video" and I use the term "video" very loosely) . Lets not bother using some never seen before live video footage, we'll just take something from Live In Dallas despite the fact that we have the rights and have footage for loads of '91 and '92 shows (not to mention the Wolverhampton gig). We really want to put in as little work as possible, not bothering ourselves about content or quality and just cash in. Those Morrissey fans are such suckers..hahaha "

Well..I don't know if those were the exact words from the people at Reprise..but I'm sure it was something along those lines. I think thats its really disgusting. Morrissey is turning into one of those artists that we all laugh at. The ones who's careers are over and can only release "Best Ofs" and "Compilations" and do "Best Of" Tours.
Don't get me wrong, I thought the last Moz tour was brilliant..it did him well. It was a surprising good move on Morrissey's part. It reminded people that he was still alive and he mostly got great press because of it. The shows were strong and even exceeded an hour in length. But to me it was all for nothing because he really should have followed it up with some new material and capitalized on the success of the tour. Even if he would have released a live album form the tour it would have been something. But Morrissey is not one to capital

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Does anyone wonder why Morrissey bothers promoting these Reprise releases? I mean, he's not under contract with them anymore, and hasn't been for about 4-5 years. He did instores and radio appearances for MEBY and it looks like he's going to do promotions for Oye. Sure it gets him in touch with the fans, but let's face it: these 2 releases aren't really worth promoting.

If he's so keen and loyal to the company and their crappy releases....why the hell don't they work out a new record contract??? Surely the rewards will be there for both Moz and the company.

Oh I do accept and agree on every single word youīve said Tom.
Iīd never believe Iīd say this about him, but youīre right, every fan,apostle or whatever you want to call me gets sick of this someday, sooner or later --as long as he remains like this: eternal best ofs & singles II to VI--
do you think If I ask him why donīt you get into the studio or why donīt you give up rockabilly, will he answer me? heīd never.
thatīs a too frightening question for him.

About that sense of owning Morrissey in Los Angeles , thatīs also such a silly childish discussion , cīmon, alot of people could get a plane and stare like you at Tower or Virgin or music warehouse or sam goodies ;-P
at least me. Yes I do take care of my words.
   
I, I, I ,I, I do, I know, I say I .... ego ego ego..
Itīs so funny seeing everyone here proclaming Iīve been a fan since I was 7 ,I since I was born, what the heck with that? what do I bloody care or get telling you how long Iīve been a fan?does that makes me more "reliable" har har har.

my relation with Morrissey is mine and not everyone else.

And about the much filming in the S.A leg, donīt worry some really good thing will come out when Morrissey approves it.
hulmerist ring the bell?

and yes Iīm unloveable, will the teacher hit me?

THIS IS NOT NEWS!!!
Morrissey lives in Los Angeles and therefore makes appearances every time he walks outside his palmtree lined estate!
MORRISSEY TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, well, that would be newsworthy.

The only appearance Moz is going to make in L.A. is at the taco stand at the corner of Santa Monica and Highland with the Mexican transvestite hookers.

I could have sworn I saw him in the TomCat theater one evening.
Maybe he's holding his signing party in their video department?

I agree about the laziness of the DVD compilation thing and the relentless repackaging of basically the same stuff...but Chill Out. Saw Moz back in February (in Hamilton) and enjoyed it immensely. He's gonna do another album - I'm not worried.

OCCUPY YOURSELVES

Dear Jim,

Morrissey making an appearance in LA? Why didn't I think of that?!

Sincerly,

Orenthal

I know as I now the best time to see your local California coast line-Is Early In The Morning!!! I WILL Be THERE!! Whatever it is!!! Standing with Stregnth of being a Morrissey Fan!!! Knowing that this - IS A GOOD THING!

im so glad to live in LOs angeles!!!!!!hello MOZ!!!!!!

Finally he is coming out here to do shows. Now i can use my MONEY that i have been saving up and start planning my vacation on the days Morrissey is playing.

Will someone please record this event?
we can't all make the journey, but i would love to see the event if it is one.
then post a link to it or something.........

Well, I'm a longer fan from Morrissey, since 1985 Smiths era... So, I have no doubt about liking him very much... I am from Brazil, so I liked his tour very, very, very much since it was the first chance I had to see him live. I went to four shows and it was great... But despite of this, me and a friend (also a big fan) were always complaining why he do not release new material... So about all this discussion I think Morrissey is really betraying himself... and it's not me that's is saying this is his own words (as follows):

PAINT A VULGAR PICTURE

At the record company meeting
On their hands - a dead star
And oh, the plans they weave
And oh, the sickening greed

At the record company party
On their hands - a dead star
The sycophantic slags all say :
"I knew him first, and I knew him well"

Re-issue ! Re-package ! Re-package !
Re-evaluate the songs
Double-pack with a photograph
Extra Track (and a tacky badge)

A-list, playlist
"Please them , please them !"
"Please them !"
(sadly, THIS was your life)

But you could have said no
If you'd wanted to
You could have said no
If you'd wanted to

BPI, MTV, BBC
"Please them ! Please them !"
(sadly this was your life)

But you could have said no
If you'd wanted to
You could have walked away
...Couldn't you ?

I touched you at the soundcheck
You had no real way of knowing
In my heart I begged "Take me with you ...
I don't care where you're going..."

But to you I was faceless
I was fawning, I was boring
Just a child from those ugly new houses
Who could never begin to know

Who could never really know
Oh ...

Best of ! Most of !
Satiate the need
Slip them into different sleeves !
Buy both, and feel deceived

Climber - new entry, re-entry
World tour ! ("media whore")
"Please the Press in Belgium !"
(THIS was your life...)

...the Morrissey in-store signing of the "Oye Esteban" DVD will take place at midnight at the Virgin Megastore on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

First off, I also am a little dissapointed by the fact that Morrissey has not put out a new cd in quite some time but what is the big deal? At least he is not sitting around doing nothing. His last tour was amazing (whether he did it for money or not). Sure, I am sick of the greatest hits packages that are so-so if that. At least he is still around. Would you be happier if he just went away? What loyalty is that? He is doing nothing more than any artist that has a great number of years behind them. Most artists would lay around and do nothing until the next release. Be thankful that he is not saying goodbye forever and if you wish he would,why would you even waste your time on this page. Silly! Also, does anyone know the date of the in-store?

Only morons support Hollywood