The Youngest Was the Most Loved

Morrissey

About The Youngest Was the Most Loved

"The Youngest Was the Most Loved" is the second single from the Morrissey album Ringleader of the Tormentors, which reached #14 in the UK and #11 in the U. S. Singles Sales. The single was released internationally on 5 June 2006 and was released on June 27, 2006 in the United States. The title track was written by Morrissey and Jesse Tobias. It was performed on the popular UK television chat show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on 19 May 2006 and again on Later with Jools Holland on 2 June 2006. The track was added to several UK playlists, including the B-List of BBC Radio 2, the A-List of BBC 6 Music, and XFM London's playlist. The U. S. Single version includes an iPod video formatted file of the music video for "The Youngest Was the Most Loved" ready to play and transfer to a 5th Generation iPod. "A Song From Under the Floorboards" is a song originally written and recorded by Magazine, a post-punk band which shares Manchester origins with Morrissey. 


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The youngest was the most loved
The youngest was the shielded
We kept him from the world's glare
And he turned into a killer
Retroussé nose
Turned up and mischievous
Forget-me-not eyes that cried if we ever left his side
There is no such thing in life as normal
There is no such thing in life as normal
The youngest was the most loved
The youngest was the cherub
A small boy from a poor house
Who turned into a killer
A blushed rose if he had to say 'hello'
A lopsided grin strained to keep the shyness in
There is no such thing in life as normal
There is no such thing in life as normal
The youngest was the most loved
The youngest was the cherub
The look was all before him
With a lovely wife beside him
The youngest was the most loved
The youngest was the cherub
We kept him from the world's glare
And he turned into a killer
There is no such thing in life as normal
There is no such thing in life as normal

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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: JESSE ALEJANDRO TOBIAS, STEVEN MORRISSEY, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY

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Artist Information
"The Youngest Was the Most Loved" is a song by English singer Morrissey.
Album and Release Date
This song is from his eighth studio album "Ringleader of the Tormentors," which was released in 2006.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Background
It was the second single to be released from the album.
Song Theme
The song explores the dynamics of large families, and the privileged position often occupied by the youngest child. The lyrics also suggest a darker side to this favoritism.
Musical Traits
The song is known for its catchy tune, and features a children's choir in the chorus which adds eerie tension to the song.
Production
The production of the album happened in Italy, under the producer Tony Visconti, who is known for his work with David Bowie.
Controversial Scene in Music Video
The music video, directed by AV Club, features a controversial scene where Morrissey is strangled.
Morrissey Note
Often noted for his stage presence, Morrissey is seen dancing with unique gestures and movements during the performance of this song.
Live Performances
"The Youngest Was the Most Loved" has been regularly part of Morrissey's concert set lists.
Critical Reception
Critics have noted the darkly humorous lyrics and the unusual arrangement of the song.
Lyric Work
Lyrics are often seen as a subtle and complex commentary on societal norms; a characteristic common to Morrissey’s work.

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