Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness

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About Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness

"Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" is a song by British singer Sandie Shaw and the first single from her 1988 album Hello Angel. Having released a string of hit singles in the 1960s, Shaw had semi-retired from public life in the early 1970s and had released only a few records with minimal publicity since. "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" was the first single to be released from the album, and was written by Morrissey and producer Stephen Street. Morrissey also recorded a demo for his first original album, which was not officially released until the 2010 expanded reissue of Morrissey's Bona Drag. Shaw has stated that this is one of her favourite songs. 


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1990
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Please help the cause against loneliness
Would you like to note my home address ?
Please help the cause against loneliness
Would you kindly note my inside leg ?

Oh, I don't mind what time you come round
If it's the daytime then I might be in bed oh
I'm so very young
I am so really, really young oh, oh

Please help the cause against loneliness
Would you like a list of my dislikes ?
There are people with problems
I know this ... I've know this for years
There are paupers and peers
Who have problems, oh

I don't mind what time you come round
If it's the weekend then I have to be dead, oh
I'm so very young
I'm so really, really young oh, oh
I'm so young, really, really (yeah yeah yeah)
I am so young
I am so young
I am so really, really young
I am so young
So young

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Morrissey

Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate entered the UK albums chart at number one. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influential artists ever", and The Independent has stated "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime".Pitchfork Media has called him "one of th… more »

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Written by: STEPHEN BRIAN STREET, STEVEN MORRISSEY, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY

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10 facts about this song

Time Frame
"Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" was recorded by Morrissey in 1987, during the sessions for his debut solo album "Viva Hate". However, the track was not actually released until 1997.
Original Artist
The song "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" was written by British singers and songwriters Morrissey and Stephen Street.
Cover Versions
Even though Morrissey, the original artist didn’t release his version of "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" for a decade, a version of it had been recorded by British artist Sandie Shaw in 1988. This version was included on her album "Hello Angel".
Unreleased Tracks
During the "Viva Hate" sessions, quite a few songs were recorded that never ended up on the final album. "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" was one of those songs.
Lyric Content
Morrissey is known for his poignant and often melancholic lyrics. In "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness", the lyrics emphasize feelings of desolation and isolation, themes common in many of Morrissey's songs.
Morrissey's Opinion
Apparently, Morrissey wasn't particularly pleased with the final outcome of the track. Perhaps that is the reason why it remained unreleased for a considerable period.
Other Versions
Although Morrissey's version remained unreleased till 1997, he did perform the song live a few times. This raised its popularity before it was officially released.
Release Details
Morrissey’s version of "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" was finally released as a part of the "Suedehead: The Best of Morrissey" compilation album in 1997.
Recording Details
The song was produced by Stephen Street, who has worked with Morrissey on many of his solo projects.
Fans Opinion
Despite not being a chart-topper or a mainstream success, "Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness" is highly appreciated by Morrissey's fans as an underrated gem in his discography. It also stands as an example of Morrissey's ability to convey emotion and evoke empathy through his songwriting.

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