Shakespeare's Sister
The Smiths
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Young bones groan, and the rocks below say "Throw your skinny body down, son" But I'm going to meet the one I love So please don't stand in my way Because I'm going to meet the one I love No, mama, let me go Young bones groan and the rocks below say "Throw your white body down" But I'm going to meet the one I love At last, at last, at last! I'm going to meet the one I love La-de-da, la-de-da No, mama, let me go No, no, no, no, no, no I thought that if you had an acoustic guitar Then it meant that you were A protest singer Oh, I can smile about it now But at the time it was terrible No, mama, let me go No, no, no, no, no, no
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Shakespeare's Sister" was released by The Smiths, an English rock band, in 1985. The song did not appear on any of the band's original albums, but is often included in compilations.
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Band MembersThe song was written by The Smiths' vocalist Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, who were the main songwriting team for the band.
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Song Title"Shakespeare's Sister" was not about William Shakespeare's actual sister. The song title was borrowed from an essay by the British author Virginia Woolf, which is often used in feminist writings.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No.26 on the British charts which was not as successful as their previous songs.
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MusicalityThe song is noted for its aggressive guitar play by Johnny Marr and Morrissey’s melodic vocal styling. It is generally regarded as a departure from The Smiths' usual sound, given its high energy levels.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shakespeare's Sister" features Morrissey and his band members performing in what appears to be a dark and abandoned building. The video is filmed in black and white.
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Record LabelThe single "Shakespeare's Sister" was released under the record label 'Rough Trade', which was instrumental in promoting independent bands during the 80s.
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Cover ArtThe cover of the "Shakespeare's Sister" single features an image of actress Patricia Phoenix, who was known for her role in the long-running British soap opera "Coronation Street".
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B-side TrackThe B-side track of "Shakespeare's Sister" is a song titled "What She Said". This track later appeared on the band’s second studio album, "Meat is Murder".
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's relative lack of commercial success, "Shakespeare's Sister" was a concert staple for The Smiths, and they performed it live multiple times.
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Contemporary ReceptionsOver time, "Shakespeare's Sister" has received greater critical acclaim and is now regarded as a classic example of The Smiths' unique sound and lyrical ingenuity.
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