Feliz Cumpleaños, Morrissey

Dan Gibson | May 23, 2008 10:30 am
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Happy birthday to Morrissey, who turns turned 49 today yesterday. To celebrate, we could go the easy route and throw some Smiths videos together, or even some of the highlights of his solo career. But what would Morrissey want for his birthday? What would make him happiest, and properly thank him for all the (emotional) misery and (musical) joy he’s provided over the years?

A Spanish-language cover of one of his most famous songs!

The Sweet and Tender Hooligans have been paying tribute to Moz since 1996, and, in some cases, provide a more reasonable facsimile of classic Morrissey than the original does these days.

Sadly, “Esta Luz Nunca Se Apagará” is (as far as I know) the only track they perform in Spanish, but you just can’t go wrong with a Morrissey tribute act, can you? I mean, he even has the awkward dancing down.

Happy birthday, Morrissey. May all your dreams come true.

Sweet and Tender Hooligans [Official site]

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