Smiths instrumental recording from soundcheck at Dundalk Fairways Hotel (Feb. 11, 1986)

Hello. I was rifling around some old files, and I found something I'd been looking for for ages - that rare thing - a Smiths song that never made it.

This is taken from a sound-check at Dundalk Fairways Hotel, February 11th, 1986. It isn't quite Panic, and it isn't quite Sheila Take a Bow, but it's somewhere in between, and before either was recorded/released.

An interesting historical artefact.

Enjoy.

https://soundcloud.com/peter-skinny/08-instrumental-4

 

[steve c]

The full sound-check is available on smithtorrents

 

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a jam to me, not a "song".

 

[Anonymous]

Back to the old days !
Thank you.

Benny-the-British-Butcher

Says the 'tard who praises tribute bands.

 

[Satlook]

Wow!
Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Says the 'tard who praises tribute bands.

That's right tribute bands that play the songs far better than Martin and the lawnmowers could only dream of !
Fact.

Benny-the-British-Butcher

 

[Satlook]

The full sound-check is available on smithtorrents

Do you have a link ? i can't find the full sound check.

 

[Satlook]

Found it,
here http://www.morrissey-solo.com/threads/72705-11-Feb-1986-Dundalk-(Soundcheck)
and here http://www.smithstorrents.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549

 

[davidt]

Thanks, I thought it was new. I missed it when it was posted originally 9 years ago.

Found it,
here http://www.morrissey-solo.com/threads/72705-11-Feb-1986-Dundalk-(Soundcheck)
and here http://www.smithstorrents.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549

 

[dirtee rephlex]

Strange there is only one track from that soundcheck...

 

[Uncleskinny]

Strange there is only one track from that soundcheck...

There isn't just one - there's 8. Link is above, I'll load each one individually if you like.

*EDIT* - others now uploaded - you can find them here... https://soundcloud.com/peter-skinny

 

[Anonymous]

Has a very "Peel sessions" feel to it. Let's not forget the limits in technology back then...no looping machines, very basic pedals. Sounds great...

 

[Multi]

It's "artifact," you dope!

 

[Uncleskinny]

It's "artifact," you dope!

This is ENGLAND.

f*** OFF!

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/artefact

 

[Anonymous]

Wish M would get together with some tribute band and call it a Smiths reunion ! I'd go.

Well I never !
More proof that Martin and the Lawnmowers can't perform Smiths songs.
Thanks hun !

Benny-the-British-Butcher

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I thought it was new. I missed it when it was posted originally 9 years ago.

Translation:

 

[Anonymous]

ha,now wait a minute,I never said that ! Though would be a gas if he turned up to one of those 'Smiths
nights things' and stood in front of the tribute band, just staring ! Or maybe being really into it, going ape !
Would freak the band out.

Everybody's laughing !
You are the biggest prick/flat prick on the good ship solo but we tolerate you. I 4ckd you good and proper on that last post.
#benny4ckdugoodandproperhahaHa

Just watching U2 handover their stage to the Eagles of death metal in Paris. Not a big fan but a nice touch unlike our friend Steve trying manipulate the re-release of #Parisforprofit !

Yours in debunking



Benny-the-British-Butcher

 

[Anonymous]

More proof that Morrissey was the most important element of The Smiths. Johnny's clunky repetive chords progressions ripped off from T Rex are not much to write home about as standalone tracks. Yet the isolated tracks of Morrissey's vocals that are out there (eg "Stop Me...") are spellbinding.

Agree

 

[Multi]

f*** OFF!

 

[CrystalGeezer]

I love the faint nervous British girl chatter in the background, sorta makes the whole thing a real song.

 

[AztecCamera]

I reckon that's Nancy in the background talking. I think in 1986 "Boots" was re released in the Commonwealth and she was on Top of the Pops and did a Peel Session. This is when Nancy started hanging around a lot. I think she plays a pivotal part in breaking up the Smiths. Word is that fat Andy used to eat all the Cannolis she made for Morrissey and that really pissed Morrissey off. Anonymous-