THE SMITHS - The Headmaster Ritual | REACTION

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @jontaskmaster1977
    @jontaskmaster1977 3 роки тому +7

    It's impossible to overstate how important The Smiths were to their fans at the time. And it's ok that some don't like them - that's how it was back then. On several occasions me and my friends got chased out of clubs for dancing like Morrissey! I remember how struck I was by this album when it came out. Hatful of Hollow (I know it's not classed as a proper Smiths album, but it was for me) really changed how I listened and appreciated music as a teenager. And then I heard this first track and 'wow' - I wore down the beginning of the cassette (remember those?) playing it over and over again. Thanks for a great reaction.

  • @michaelshepherd6701
    @michaelshepherd6701 3 роки тому +11

    Morrissey is a very committed vegetarian. This song always reminds me of the film 'Kes' by Ken Loach, an old film from the 1960's and the games scene where the games master bullies Casper. Manchester schools games lessons were like that and Morrissey was bullied apparently in just that sort of situation. Regarding Marr's guitar, check out his guest spot at the end of The Killers set at Glastonbury in 2019, worth a watch for sure.

  • @tsmay4598
    @tsmay4598 3 роки тому +5

    What I like about these two gentlemen is that they are not sucking up to the fans like in so many other reaction videos.

  • @Trefor1981
    @Trefor1981 3 роки тому +8

    Another great reaction guys. I’d be interested in seeing your reaction to the Radiohead cover of this song!

  • @fzerostrike
    @fzerostrike 2 роки тому +1

    andy rourke... my favorite bassist

  • @glenndouglas8822
    @glenndouglas8822 3 роки тому +3

    Everyone who went to English schools in the 70s and 80s understand this song 🤣😂✌️

  • @Darkcydesreign
    @Darkcydesreign 2 роки тому

    Great tune great job

  • @alanmcbeath7866
    @alanmcbeath7866 3 роки тому +5

    Great choice again lads. My all time favourite Smiths' song. Pure showboating from all 4 Smiths in the performance. Musically fantastic, lyrically on the nail. Absolutely everyone who went to secondary school in Britain or Ireland in the 70s and 80s could give you examples of teachers who were utter bastards. And given free reign by those in charge to add to the misery. You don't need to delve too deep into the internet to find Morrissey championing vegetarianism and animal rights. Another Smiths' song for you to react to is Barbarism Begins at Home.

  • @ekadow
    @ekadow 3 роки тому +2

    Definitely a scathing indictment of Manchester schools but could also apply to all schools across Britain. Lots of us folk will relate to these lyrics.....! Morrisey's words are so razor sharp. Great that you gave a shout out to Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce too

    • @glenndouglas8822
      @glenndouglas8822 3 роки тому +1

      Yep we all had them teachers in English schools in 70s and 80s😂🤣✌️

  • @Tbevie50
    @Tbevie50 3 роки тому +3

    As a Smiths fan I appreciate that Morrissey’s voice isn’t for everyone but respect to you Chris for still picking a Smiths song to react to. I’d love you guys to react to my favourite Smiths song, also from this album “Well I Wonder’ Morrissey’s vocals are really beautiful on this. If that doesn’t convert Chris then all hope it lost 😅

  • @bradleywitt7772
    @bradleywitt7772 3 роки тому

    One my favorite Smiths songs!

  • @YorkshireLen
    @YorkshireLen 3 роки тому +3

    When Chris says he struggles to get past Morrissey's voice I can't help but reflect on how your joint exploration of the Manchester music scene will eventually lead you to The Fall and the dulcet tones of Mark E, Smith.
    As a slight chance of pace I'll suggest Slow Train to Dawn by The The (a group Marr later joined)

    • @YorkshireLen
      @YorkshireLen 3 роки тому

      'change of pace'

    • @michaelshepherd6701
      @michaelshepherd6701 3 роки тому

      Infected and Mind Bomb by The The are truly great albums. Poetry as well, "Too much energy to switch off my mind, but not enough to get myself organised"

    • @ekadow
      @ekadow 3 роки тому

      Oh yes, absolutely agree - Chris & Greg should give The Fall a bit of an airing. Would love a bit of Totally Wired right now

    • @michaelshepherd6701
      @michaelshepherd6701 3 роки тому +1

      @@ekadow But where do.you start with The Fall, so much choice.

    • @michaelshepherd6701
      @michaelshepherd6701 3 роки тому

      I'd also like to hear them react to A Certain Ratio or even ludus if they can find any.

  • @SteveJohnson-lw5vi
    @SteveJohnson-lw5vi 3 роки тому

    Meat Is Murder was the first Smiths album I bought because it had How soon is now on it, and i was hooked on the Smiths from there on. My Favorite band in high school. Headmaster Ritual is my favorite Smiths song.

  • @lukerawle4220
    @lukerawle4220 3 роки тому +3

    If you want to hear a different side to Morrissey's voice, I suggest you listen to 'All You Need Is Me' or 'I'm Ok By Myself' from his 9th studio solo album Years of Refusal from 2009!
    Great reaction by the way guys, loving your content!

  • @jefffoster1626
    @jefffoster1626 3 роки тому +1

    Yo brother Meat is Murder was the 3rd album. Hatful of Hollow was the 2nd bro. Great reaction

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, but maybe he meant the 2nd studio album which would make him correct.

  • @p.m.8666
    @p.m.8666 6 місяців тому

    I hated every minute of school in Madrid in the 70s 80s… Morrissey has put voice and lyrics to that pain … !!

  • @bt9762
    @bt9762 3 роки тому +2

    Johnny marr is one of the greatest guitarists of all time its not even a debate i get everyone has preferences but everybody who plays guitar knows marr is the man

  • @JA-er1fn
    @JA-er1fn 3 роки тому

    Great reaction as always. You should try out The The of which Johnny Marr joined for a few years after he left the Smiths. This is The Day and Uncertain Smile from the album Soul Mining are two of their best and most well known songs, definitely worth a listen!

  • @brianrollins5971
    @brianrollins5971 3 роки тому

    Great song! Great reaction! Would love to see you try Well I Wonder, off the same album

  • @thetextpistols7354
    @thetextpistols7354 3 роки тому

    Drink every time Greg say, “you know”.

  • @mana3735
    @mana3735 3 роки тому +1

    I went to a Manchester school. rough as fuck...the pupils used to batter the teachers!

    • @intothemusic908
      @intothemusic908  3 роки тому

      😯

    • @duhusker4383
      @duhusker4383 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah but that's recent for sure.When Morrissey went to school in the 70s kids were bullied and hit by teachers all the time. It was the English way I guess.

    • @mana3735
      @mana3735 2 роки тому

      @@duhusker4383 Yeah...i got a few hits from teachers. Proper bullies back then.

  • @MrBrendanus
    @MrBrendanus 3 роки тому

    Belle And Sebastian - The Boy With The Arab Strap. Nuff said.

  • @seandoyle573
    @seandoyle573 3 роки тому +1

    Love the reaction as usual. How many songs have such long intro the this these days? Such a throwback. plus the da, da, da, day bit I think is just Morrissey ad libbing over the music. Just my take.

  • @jamesmccallum209
    @jamesmccallum209 3 роки тому

    Brilliant podcast great reactions Be a reaction to new bands fighting through lock down and trying to get a foot on a ladder to getting a step further to getting heard. THE STRANDS Song MADE OF ART a young band self produced fi the northeast of England. Please have a listen on Spotify and make this a part of yer podcast would be braw. Aw best Mac.

  • @timmcPherrin
    @timmcPherrin 3 роки тому +2

    Yes the guitar is amazing but how the hell can you not rate Morrissey's vocals and lyrics?! They are absolutely brilliant and complement the song beautifully.

  • @seandoyle573
    @seandoyle573 3 роки тому

    Guys could you do Barbarism Begins At Home from Meat is Murder?

  • @TAHATPA
    @TAHATPA 3 роки тому

    great video and reaction ... please react to one of vib gyor songs

  • @glenndouglas8822
    @glenndouglas8822 3 роки тому

    It's not da da da day... its..".iiii don't like it "...