Glamorous Glue
Morrissey
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First day with the jar You find Everyone lies First day with the jar You find Everyone lies, nobody minds Everyone lies Where is the man you respect? And where is the woman you love? Where's the woman you love? Third week with the jar You find Everything dies We won't vote Conservative Because we never have Everyone lies, everyone lies Where is the man you respect? And where is the woman you love? Where's the woman you love? Everything of worth On Earth Is there To share I used to dream, and I used to vow I wouldn't dream of it now We look to Los Angeles For the language we use London is dead, London is dead London is dead, London is dead London is dead, London is dead Now I'm too much in love I'm too much in love I know I'll go Empty hand From the land
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, ALAIN GORDON WHYTE
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10 facts about this song
Song release"Glamorous Glue" is a song by Morrissey, released in April 1992 as the third single from his second album "Your Arsenal."
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Chart performanceThe single did well on the charts, climbing to number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it didn't chart in the U.S.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Glamorous Glue" is unique. It features a young Russell Brand in an acting role long before his comedic career took off.
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Album producerThe album "Your Arsenal" from which this song is taken, was produced by Mick Ronson, best known for his work with David Bowie.
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Re-issueThe song was re-released as a single in 2011, predominantly as a promo for the "Very Best of Morrissey" collection. Funnily enough, it then charted higher than it did on its original release, reaching number 5 in the UK indie chart.
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Lyric contentThe lyrics of "Glamorous Glue" involve a critique of the American Dream, a common theme in Morrissey's work.
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Album review"Your Arsenal", the album featuring "Glamorous Glue," was highly praised by critics. In 2006, it was ranked number 91 in NME's list of "100 Greatest British Albums Ever."
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Song StyleThe song has a strong rockabilly influence, a significant departure from the jangly sound of The Smiths, Morrissey's former band.
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The Smiths connectionAlthough Morrissey had been a solo artist for several years when "Glamorous Glue" came out, the song is still sometimes associated with his former band, The Smiths, due to its music structure and lyrical style.
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Live performances"Glamorous Glue" has been a mainstay of Morrissey's live sets since its release. It was played heavily during his 2011 and 2012 tours.
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