recorded covers
This section only includes recorded covers. Songs only done live are found in a different file. However songs performed live then released on a live album are listed here.
"Alsatian Cousin"
Skastafarians
On their "Drink More Courage" album from 1994 or 2000.
"America Is Not The World"
Christy Moore
Recorded under the title "America I Love You" and released in 2005 on his album "Burning Times". He had first performed the song live on the final date of his U.K. tour in October 2004 at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
"Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together"
Baby Panda
Released on their 2007 album titled "Enforcer".
"Ask"
Gigolo Aunts
B-side of "Mrs. Washington" and the "Bloom" picture disc single; they also did "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" live.Mom's Favorite Vase
On the "The Final (MFV Inclusive)" album recorded in 1997. The band also recorded "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" and 2 versions of "London". See latter titles in this list for further details.Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti
Covered in Italian under the title "Dimmi" on their 1999 album. The song is also featured on the "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" tribute cd put together by the makers of the Italian fanzine Speedway.Blue Flame Combo
Rockabilly style cover on their album "Rockabillies Go Home" released on Nervous Records in 2001. They also covered "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before" and "The Last Of The Famous International Playboys" live. Also, their song "Retail Manifesto" supposedly mentions Morrissey's name.The Lascivious Biddies
On their 2004 album "Get Lucky".Pines
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.Walter Walter
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Phonodrive
Released in 2004 as a b-side to the "Godspeed Girl" cd-single. With actor Johann von Bülow on vocals.Ron Ron Clou
Released in 2004 on their "Good Melodies" album of covers.L Kan
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Reel Big Fish
On their 2007 split EP (with other artists) titled "Duet All Night Long". They previously covered "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" in 2005.Gene Loves Jezebel
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"Asleep"
MISS
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Ultramar
This was released on a tribute album called "15 Minutos Con The Smiths" in 2000.Sybil
On their album "In A Small Town" on the Italian label Green Records. The song is also featured on the "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" tribute cd put together by the makers of the Italian fanzine Speedway.Shannon Wright
On her 2002 single "A Junior Hymn" released on Grey Flat Records.Burning Paris
On their 2002 single "And By December You Will Know Where Your Heart Truly Lies".Xiu Xiu
On their 2003 album titled Fag Patrol. A live version was also released in 2005 on their live album "Life & Live".Carissa's Wierd
On their 2003 rarities compilation "Scrapbook". They had previously covered "Suedehead" (see further down this list).Baby Boy Frankie Bono
Made available by free official download via the artist's webpage in 2007, under the title "Sing Me To Sleep".
"Back To The Old House"
Everything But The Girl
A live version was released as a b-side to their "Old Friends" single on Blanco Y Negro in 1991.Lament
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Would-Be-Goods
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.
"Bigmouth Strikes Again"
Ukrainians
This was released on a tribute EP called "Pisni Iz The Smiths" in 1992 under the Ukrainian title "Batyar". The track reappeared in 1995 as a bonus on the North American re-release of their album "Kultura" on True North Records. A live version is found on their 2001 live album "Drink To My Horse!"Treepeople
On the "Something Vicious For Tomorrow" album (on C/Z Records) and the "Time Whore" singleSlapshot
On their "16 Valve Hate" album on Touch-And-Go Records
Also on the 1996 "The World Still Won't Listen" tribute to the Smiths and Morrissey by punk/hardcore bands.Chumbawamba
It is not a cover of the Smiths song with the same title. On their album "Shhh". The title track from that album supposedly also mentions Morrissey's name as a false rock'n'roll icon.Placebo
First released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996. The song was later released on the band's "Nancy Boy" cd-single. In 2003 it was compiled along other cover versions by Placebo on a bonus cd made available with copies of their album "Sleeping With Ghosts".More
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Neblina
This Brazilian band released a version of this song on CD-R in December 2001.Entertainment System
Released in 2001 on the "Eight Songs" album.Snowdrops (live version)
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.Read Yellow
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Maroufleur
Part of the downloadable "Hippocamp Valentine's Compilation 2004" under the title "Bigmouth (Strikes Again - And Again And Again mix)".Kate Rogers
On her "Seconds" album released in 2005 on Grand Central.SPAM vs Silvia Superestar vs Digital 21
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Eva O & DJ Eric Ill
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".Baby Boy Frankie Bono
Made available by free official download via the artist's webpage in 2007, under the title "Bigmouth".
"Boy With The Thorn In His Side, The"
Bis
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.Home
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.J. Mascis
This was never recorded in studio, but it was done live as an encore. It can be found on his live album (Martin & Me).Jejune
Released in 1999 as a split single with Lazychain (covering "Handsome Devil").Ciudadano vs Joaquín Pascual
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Scott Matthews
Released as a b-side on his "Elusive" single reissue from 2007. He had previously done this song on a radio session recorded for the BBC in 2006.G.W. Childs
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"Cemetry Gates"
The Frank And Walters
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.The Beautiful Mistake
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Miranda Warning
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Dear God, Please Help Me"
Marianne Faithfull
Released in 2008 of her album of covers titled "Easy Come, Easy Go".
"Death Of A Disco Dancer"
Tribal Disco Noise
On their "Orange Sunshine" album.Loomer
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Divine
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000. It had previously been released as a single in 1998 on Sonica/Mercury.Brando
On their 2001 album "The Headless Horseman Is A Preacher".Steven R. Smith
On his EP "The Death of Last Year's Man" released in early 2001 on Tableland.Andy Calorie
On a various artists compilation titled "It's fan-dabi-dozi!" released in 2003 on V/VM Test Records.Yourcodenameis:Milo
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Archive
On their "Unplugged" album released in 2004 on Warner.Frozen On Board
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice"
Blue Velvet
Made available from http://www.mp3.com.au/artist.asp?id=9942 in 2004 (even before Morrissey's studio version was released!). Also made available at the same time were an instrumental version of the song and a cover of "William, It Was Really Nothing".
"Draize Train"
Mark Deon
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.
"Everyday Is Like Sunday"
Sofahead
On the "Abbey Rd Fuck EMI" 1990 compilation LP of punk bands destroying classic artists.10000 Maniacs
B-side to "Candy Everybody Wants". They also did "This Charming Man" live in 1992.Armageddon Dildos
Cd-single and 12" with 6 remixes. Also one remix on the album "Lost"Pretenders
Made available on the 1995 "Boys On The Side" soundtrack. The song was included in 2006 on a Pretenders box set titled "Pirate Radio".Mr. Lawrence
On their 1997 album "Swing". Mr Lawrence are an Estonian rock band.Mikel Erentxun
On his 1998 album "Acrobatas" under the Spanish title "Todo siempre es igual" (everything is always the same). Mikel has also covered "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on a previous album (see further in this list).Mikrofisch
On the 2001 various artists compilation "Pop You (Like A Hurricane)" on Hobby Deluxe/Indigo Records.Bill Ricchini
First released as a limited run 7" single in 2001 or 2002, then made available by the artist on MP3 in 2002.Libertines
An acoustic medley titled lots215 was given away for free on the Libertines website in 2003. The medley included parts of the Smiths' "Well I Wonder" and "Rubber Ring", as well as a portion of Morrissey's "Everyday Is Like Sunday". Another such medley included "Jeane".Dean Adshead
Made available for download from www.deanadshead.co.uk (website now down) in 2004 along with cover of "Let Me Kiss You" and "Seasick, Yet Still Docked". In 2008 he put up a cover of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on his Myspace page (under the name Dean James).Colin Meloy
This was released on a Morrissey tribute EP sold on his 2005 solo tour.Boy Division
On their 2004 EP titled "One Week With Boy Division" released on Fidel Bastro records. They had previously released a cover of the Smiths' "Panic" (see further down this list).Couse And The Impossible
Made available for official download in 2006.Fate Or Trouble
Released as a single in 2007.
"First Of The Gang To Die"
Fairburn Royals
This made available for download in 2005 as part of a downloadable EP of covers.
"Frankly Mr Shankly"
High Llamas
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.Questionface
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Age
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Cursive
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.
"Girlfriend In A Coma"
Bernard Manning
Bernard Manning sang (or rather spoofed) this song as well as "This Charming Man" and "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" on a late 1980s programme titled The Last Resort.J Church
With different lyrics, released on the "Lines"/"Kittums In A Coma" 7" on three different label over 1993-1995: Word Of Mouth (later called )Humble Records and Broken Rekids. Later compiled on their singles compilation "Altamont 99".Mojo Nixon
On the album "Whereabouts Unknown" on Ripe and Ready Records, and as a 1995 cd-single A-track. Promo cds have two versions, one full and one edit.Chinadoll
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Grand Prix
This was released on a tribute album called "15 Minutos Con The Smiths" in 2000.Connery
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Fluf
San Diego band, this cover dates back to 2000.Recliners
On their self released "Raw Fish" album (appr 2000-2001).Lovejoy
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.Million Dead
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Bombones
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Da aka Dani Garuz
This was released under the title "Está En Coma" on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Bleach
Made available on their 2005 greatest hits disc "Audio/Visual".Atomic
Released in 2006 on a sampler titled "Stromundgitarre Vol.1 CD-Sampler" from the label Popappeal.
"Half A Person"
Edgewise
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Baby Boy Frankie Bono
Made available by free official download via the artist's webpage in 2007.
"Hand In Glove"
Sandie Shaw
This is actually a collaboration between Sandie Shaw and the Smiths, first released in 1984 as a single on the Smiths' label Rough Trade. Is was then made available again as a b-side of her "Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken" 12" and on the 1992 reissue of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". A version remixed by Stephen Street can be found on her "Hello Angel" and "Nothing Less Than Brilliant" albums.Gerard
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.This Charming Man
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"Handome Devil"
I Buried Paul
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.The AmeriCar Underworld
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Sweet Diesel
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Lazychain
Released in 1999 as a split single with Jejune (covering "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side").The Nguyens
On a bonus cd given away with issue #9 of Uncool Beans (released in 2001), put out by the San Francisco area label / magazine Cool Beans.Lomax
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Lonely Jose
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Headmaster Ritual"
The Bacharachs
B-side of a cd-single for another Smiths cover: "William, It Was Really Nothing".
"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"
Bernard Manning
Bernard Manning sang (or rather spoofed) this song as well as "Girlfriend In A Coma" and "This Charming Man" on a late 1980s programme titled The Last Resort.Act (Claudia Brucken)
On their "I Can't Escape From You" 12", cd-single and cassette maxi-single and "Laughter, Tears and Rage" album. "The Anthology" released in 2003 also featured two remixes of the song.H2O
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Le Madri
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.The Beautiful South
Their 2004 single "This Old Skin" includes their cover of "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now".Femme Fatal
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Tim Booth
This was sung by Tim Booth as he played Judas in 2006 in BBC3's "Manchester Passion" programme. Morrissey song "You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side" was also performed in the show, by Darren Morfitt who played the role of Jesus.Erlend Oye
A cover of this song was put up on his myspace webpage in 2006. He had earlier covered "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" (scroll down this page to that title) and has done many other Smiths songs live, sometimes as part of medleys.Sweet And Tender Hooligans
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"How Soon Is Now?"
Quicksand
On the "Dine Alone" single and some vinyl copies of the "Slip" album, and on some cds, depending on the country of pressing.Pet Engine
On "Gag Me With A Spoon", a compilation of '80's music by Milwaukee bands on Don't Records.Bill Bechtel
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Meatmen
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Bazooka Joe
On the album "Imbalance" on Skoda Records.Love Spit Love
On the soundtrack to the movie "The Craft". Their cover was also used as the theme song for the television show "Charmed", also about witches.Everclear
On "Pure Sweet Hell #6", a compilation cd for the Jabberjaw club (Mammoth Records)Paradise Lost
Released in 1997 on both their "True Belief '97" and "Say Just Words" singles (Music For The Nation label).Inner Sanctum
This is a dance version of the song, including many sample of Johnny Marr's guitar work. Available on a cd-single with 6 different mixes or double 12" with 5 mixes. This is not the heavy metal band of the same name.Ultraviolet Eye
Released in 1997 album "Heroin Geek".Drain The Doves
Available on "New Wave Goes To Hell", a various artists compilation released by Cleopatra in 1998.Mirabilia
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Snake River Conspiracy
Released in 2000 on Reprise Records. Singles on various formats included remixes by Prince Quick Mix aka PQM Project and Back 2 The Future.Duke Mushroom feat Katherine R.
On the album "Singing in the Brain" released in 2000 on Rampage Music.Gobos
On their 2001 album "It's Naked Time".Movimento
Somewhere between a remix and a cover, under the alternate title "Sooner Or Later". From 2002.Popchor Berlin feat Reverend Ch. D.
Released on a CD-EP titled "Popchor Berlin Feat." on Flittchen Records in September 2002.t.a.T.u.
Included on their 2002 album "200 km/h In The Wrong Lane" and released as a single in 2003. Later featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".Slo Mo
Made available through the BBC6 website in 2003 to commemorate the 20 th anniversary of the release of the first Smiths single, "Hand In Glove".after all...
Could be downloaded from the band's website in 2004.Hundred Reasons
This song was released as a single from the "How Soon Is Now Songs Of The Smiths" tribute album.Global Tempo vs Javier Ojeda
This was released under the title "¿Cuándo Es Ahora?" on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.SiZK
A 2005 Japanese tribute album titled "Fine Time 2: A Tribute To New Wave" includes this cover of the Smiths' classic track.Andrew Bain
This opera-style version of the Smiths classic is to be featured on his debut album to be released in 2008 (title needed).
"I'd Love To"
Alpino
Under the title "Me Encantaria", on the "Disco Darling" album (Spanish Spicnic label).
"I Don't Owe You Anything"
Sandie Shaw
This is actually a collaboration between Sandie Shaw and the Smiths, first released in 1984 as a b-side of her "Hand In Glove" cover on the Smiths' label Rough Trade. Is was since then made available again on Sandie's cd-single for the song "Nothing Less Than Brilliant" and on the 1992 reissue of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out".
"I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday"
David Bowie
On his 1993 "Black Tie White Noise" album. A live version can be found on his "Black Tie, White Noise" live video/DVD. On the 2003 DVD reissue of the album, Bowie talked about recording the song.
"I Know It's Over"
The Trash Can Sinatras
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.Rosewater Elizabeth
This cover was first released on a 3-track green vinyl 10" single (on 24hr Service Station Records) before making it onto the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Jeff Buckley (and Everything But The Girl)
This song was often done live by Jeff Buckley as a medly with his cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". It has been released as such in 2000 on his live album and video "Mystery White Boy". The song has also been played in whole, not medley, on a few occasions, and this was finally released as a single in May 2007.
At Glastonbury in 1995, Everything But The Girl joined him on stage to do the song. Jeff also did "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" live on some occasions.Pale Sunday
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.
"I Know Very Well How I Got My Name"
Bear Quartet
This was released in 2001 on their EP titled "Fuck Your Slow Songs" on the Swedish label A West Side Fabrication.Foxgloves
On their 2003 "Lives You Didn't Lead" EP on Poppolar Records.Colin Meloy
This was released on a Morrissey tribute EP sold on his 2005 solo tour.
"Interesting Drug"
Radon
On a compilation titled "No Idea #100: Redefiling Music" released in 2001 by the No Idea label. They later released a cover of "What Difference Does It Make?".Catherine Feeny
Made available for download from her personal webpage in 2007.
"I Started Something I Couldn't Finish"
Bow Wow Wow
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"I've Changed My Plea To Guilty"
Colin Meloy
This was released on a Morrissey tribute EP sold on his 2005 solo tour.Tim Gregory
This was never recorded, but it is so good that it deserves to be mentioned in this list. Viewable on Youtube.
"I Want The One I Can't Have"
Eversor
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.
"I Won't Share You"
Yukon And You
Done in a medley with their cover of Beat Happening's "Cast A Shadow". On their late 1990s cassette album "Tireder". The songs from this album have since been made available for download.Morning Benders
This 'bedroom session' was made available for download in 2008.
"Jack The Ripper"
My Chemical Romance
A live version was released as a b-side to their "Thank You For The Venom" single from 2004. The a-side incidentally starts with the line "Sister, I'm not much a poet", which echoes Morrissey's "Sister I'm A Poet".Colin Meloy
This was released on a Morrissey tribute EP sold on his 2005 solo tour.AFI
This was given away in 2006 with digital pre-orders of their album "Decemberunderground".
"Jeane"
Sandie Shaw
This is actually a collaboration between Sandie Shaw and the Smiths, first released in 1984 as a b-side of her "Hand In Glove" cover on the Smiths' label Rough Trade. It was since then made available again on Sandie's cd-single for the song "Please Help The Cause Against Loneliness" and on the 1992 reissue of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out".Billy Bragg
Peel session available on the "Greetings To The New Brunette" 12" and his Peel Sessions compilation cd. Billy has been known to play various Smiths songs in concert, including this one.Northpole
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Peaceful Non-Existence
On Cohesive Force RecordsLibertines
An acoustic medley titled lots215 was given away for free on the Libertines website in 2003. The medley included parts of the Smiths' "Well I Wonder" and "Rubber Ring", as well as a portion of Morrissey's "Everyday Is Like Sunday". Another such medley included "Jeane". In 2008 a video file leaked on the internet in which ex-Libertine Pete Doherty sang "Jeane" with Johnny Marr on guitar.North Lincoln
On their album "Truth Is A Menace" released by No Idea Records in late 2004.Fatboy
Released in 2004 on their album "Steelhearted".Murmur
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Jack Hayter
This ex-member of the band Hefner made his cover of "Jeane" available for download in 2006.
"King Leer"
Moonshiner
On their album "The Brooklyn Connection".
"Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me"
Eddi Reader, Clive Gregson and Boo Hewerdine
On their "Wonderful Lie" cd-single from 1993. Eddi Reader is the former lead singer of Fairground Attraction which also included ex-Morrissey songwriter Mark E. Nevin.Pulse
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Good Clean Fun
Straightedge hardcore version of the song released on their album titled "Straight Outta Hardcore" with altered lyrics, under the new title "Last Night I Dreamt an Emo Kid Loved Me".Mom's Favorite Vase
From 1997, released in the late 1990s on their album "The Demo Tapes". They also covered "Asleep" and 2 different versions of "London".Kash
Released in 1999 on their self titled EP on AUA Records. The EP was re-released on Sickroom Records in 2005 paired with their 2002 EP called "Beauty Is Everywhere".Low
Released as a single in 2001. Was previously played live that same year.Thrills
Made available through the BBC6 website in 2003 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Smiths single, "Hand In Glove". The cover was released later in the year as a b-side on their "Don't Steal Our Sun" single except in Japan where it was found on the "Big Sur" single.Instruction
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Saeta
On their album "We Are All Waiting For Hope" self released in 2004 and re-released on Ghost Records in 2005.Sexy Sadie
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Eurythmics
This song was released in 2005 as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of their 1989 "We Too Are One" album. The band had been known to do this song live in 1999.Grant-Lee Phillips
Released in 2006 on his "Nineteeneighties" album of covers.Orlanddissey & Unwoman
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"Last Of The Famous International Playboys"
J. Church
On the album "Nostalgic For Nothing" on the Broken Rekids label.Dramarama (Bent Back Tulips)
B-side of their "Tie Me Down" 7" on Eggbert Records (USA).Leeway
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Russian Love
On the album "Gala Brutale" on the Finnish Zen Garden label.The Rims
Could be heard in the audio section of shortwavemedia.com in June 2004.
"Let Me Kiss You"
Dean Adshead
Made available for download from www.deanadhead.co.uk in 2004 along with covers of "Everyday Is Like Sunday" and "Seasick, Yet Still Docked". In 2008 he put up a cover of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on his Myspace page (under the name Dean James).Nancy Sinatra
On her self titled album from 2004. Morrissey actually sings backup on her version and her album came out on his label, Attack.Nancy Sinatra
On her self titled album from 2004. Morrissey actually sings backup on her version and her album came out on his label, Attack.Cliche
Made available for download on the band's website in late 2007-early 2008.
"London"
Anthrax
On the "Airheads" soundtrack. A live version can be found on their "I Pro Glo" cd-single.Rancid Polecats
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Pusher
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Down By Law
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Mom's Favorite Vase
Two versions, a slow and a fast one, both from 1996, released in the late 1990s on their album "The Demo Tapes". They also covered "Asleep" and "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me".Cinerama
Released in 2000 as a b-side to their "Manhattan" single on The First Time Records (US) and Scopitone Records (UK). The song was re-released in 2000 on the Cooking Vinyl rarities compilation called "This Is Cinerama".
"The Loop"
Tiger Army
After performing the song live in 2003, they released it in 2004 on the Ghost Tigers 10" EP.
"Meat Is Murder"
Ukrainians
This was released on a tribute EP called "Pisni Iz The Smiths" in 1992 under the Ukrainian title "M'yaso - Ubivstvo". The track reappeared in 1995 as a bonus on the North American re-release of their album "Kultura" on True North Records.Claudia Pastorino
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.K.I.M.
Cold electronic cover released on the 2003 album "Miyage".Abhinanda
Swedish straight-edge hardcore band. The cover will be available on a compilation to be out soon.
"Money Changes Everything"
Bryan Ferry
Titled "The Right Stuff", it has Ferry's own lyrics to the Smiths's instrumental track. With Johnny Marr on guitar. An instrumental version was found on side B of the single, and it is credited to himself only!.
"More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get"
Acacia
On a 12" single from 1995 with the track as the a-side.Pioneers
Released in 2004 on a compilation titled "Ten From Ten". The compilation, out on Concrete Recordings, featured 10 new Manchester bands covering classic tracks by other Manchester artists. The compilation also included a cover of the Smiths' "Panic" by Tricky Nixon.Thomas Brinkmann
Released in 2005 on his album "Lucky Hands".
"Never Had No One Ever"
Billy Bragg
First released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996. The song was later released on the Billy Bragg's "The Boy Done Good" cd-single #2 and his "Bloke On Bloke" cd-EP.
"Ordinary Boys"
Jeff Caudill
A demo was made available from the artist's website in 2006.
"Paint A Vulgar Picture"
True Tone
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.
"Panic"
Carter USM
B-side to "I Believe" or "Only Living Boy In New Cross" promo. Their song "Being There" from the "Post Historic Monsters" album has quite a few similarities with some Smiths/Morrissey lyrics while "Stuff The Jubilee!" from the same album mentions "Stephen Patrick's overcoat".Gun
B-side to "The Only One" cd-single.Angry Chair
From the compilation album "Bobby Stokes Salutes The Fall Of Manchester".Nolan Sisters
They have recorded a 'Motown' version in the 1980s.The Skirts
On their "Notebook" tape.The Business
On the "Death II Dance" EP on Taang! Records. Recorded under the title "Hang The DJ"
Also on the 1996 "The World Still Won't Listen" tribute to the Smiths and Morrissey by punk/hardcore bands.Frank Sidebottom
Nine mixes of this cover were released on a cd-single in 1993 (UK Warner Bros 113701). He also performed "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on his television programme in 2006.Lie
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Ossessione
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Dynamo's Rhythm Aces
On their album of covers "La Classe Difference" released on Quality Records in 2000.Boole
On their self titled album released on Dancing Bull Productions in 2000.Pete Yorn
Available on his 2001 album "Live At The Roxy".Boy Division
Available along with their cover of the Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" on a split single with Tocotronic. They also released a cover of Morrissey's "Everyday Is Like Sunday" in 2004, see higher in this list.Alpinestars
Made available through the BBC6 website in 2003 to commemorate the 20 th anniversary of the release of the first Smiths single, "Hand In Glove".The Guild League
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.Garrison
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Tricky Nixon
Available on "Ten On Ten", a 2004 compilation of Manchester's rising bands covering classics from other Manchester bands. The compilation, out on Concrete Recordings, also includes a cover of Morrissey's "The More You Ignore Me The Closer I Get" by the Pioneers.Bad Tattoo
This was released under the title "Hand The DJ" on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Digital 21
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Left Alone
Released in 2006 on a split single with the band Far From Finished.Puppini Sisters
Released in 2006 on the album "Betcha Bottom Dollar".Outatime
More information needed.Tiffany
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"Please Help The Cause Against Loneliness"
Sandie Shaw
This song was recorded by Morrissey but never released. It was then given to Sandie Shaw and her version was released on 7", 12" and cd-single, from the album "Hello Angel". Also found on her "Nothing Less Than Brilliant" compilation album.
"Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want"
Barnabys
And possibly "How Soon Is Now?" tooDream Academy
First released on Blanco Y Negro records in 1985 on a 7" and 12" single backed by an instrumental version. The vocal version can also be found on a compilation cd titled SEDATED IN THE 80s vol.4. The instrumental version is heard in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". Also available on the laserdisc version of their first album.Deftones
On the "7 Words" promo cassette single. The band has also done many live songs, including one concert on 20th September 1998 when they covered "Whatever Happens I Love You", "Sister I'm A Poet" and "Speedway".Halo Benders
A not very reverent cover on their "Spawning Monsters" / "Don't Touch My Bikini" single on Fire Records (UK) or K Records (US). They also have a song titled "Victoria Reel Around The Fountain" which has nothing to do with the Smiths song with a similar title.Loudean
On the b-side of their 1999 cd-single "Ordinary Beauty" on Soap Records. Loudean are Swedish.Josh Rouse
On a 1998 4-track cd-single for "Dressed Up Like Nebraska" (Slow River/Rykodisc VSRRCD238). The version of "Please, Please, Please..." was recorded live.The Autumns
First released on "Isn't She Still...", a 2000 remake on Slog Records of the soundtrack to "Pretty In Pink" (on which the Smiths originally did that song). It also appeared the next year on the band's "Covers" EP. Finally, it was featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".Karelia (early Franz Ferdinand)
This was released on a tribute album called "15 Minutos Con The Smiths" in 2000.Luxure
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Hootie And The Blowfish
On their 2000 rarities compilation titled "Scattered, Smothered & Covered" on Atlantic Records.Muse
B-side to their 2001 single "Hyper Music" / "Feeling Good". Also on the soundtrack for "Not Another Teen Movie".Jim Boggia
On his 2001 album "Transistorized 220".Genitalz
On their self-titled album released on Decibel Records in 2002.Ed Harcourt
Made available through the BBC6 website in 2003 to commemorate the 20 th anniversary of the release of the first Smiths single, "Hand In Glove".Ohm Guru
Released in 2003 by Water Music Records on the "Echo" album.Superfallingstars
To be released in 2004 on their "Swimming Across The Sound" album.Slipslide
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.Clayhill
This was released as a b-side to their "Moon I Hide" single in 2005.Elefant
The soundtrack to the 2005 movie "Sky High" features covers of 1980s songs by various current artists, including this one.Damills
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Scattered Pages
With vocalist poet Todd Gresley. On a free Christmas album made available in 2005 from the band's webpage.Caulfield Sisters
Released on "High School Reunion - A Tribute To Those Great 80's Films!", a 2005 album of covers of 1980s film music.Lancaster Orchestra
On their 2005 album "With Help From Absent Friend".Kaia
Her 1995 radio session of this song for Eugene Oregon's KWVA was included on an album of rarities titled "I Think I'm Alone Now" which could be downloaded for free with purchase of her 2008 album "Godhatesmonkeys".
"Pregnant For The Last Time"
Colin Meloy
This was released on a Morrissey tribute EP sold on his 2005 solo tour.
"Pretty Girls Make Graves"
Croma
On their 1999 album "Discromatopsia".Alan Mesia
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.
"Queen Is Dead, The"
Ukrainians
This was released on a tribute EP called "Pisni Iz The Smiths" in 1992 under the Ukrainian title "Koroleva Ne Polerma". The track is also found on their 1994 album "Vorony" and reappeared in 1995 as a bonus on the North American re-release of their album "Kultura" on True North Records. A live version is found on their 2001 live album "Drink To My Horse!"The Boo Radleys
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.Scrog
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Ratio
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Reel Around The Fountain"
Outrageous Cherry
On an upcoming album.Q-Burn's Abstract Message
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Duncan Sheik
Available on a cd-EP of covers titled "Humming Along". It was made available as a bonus cd to be included with copies of his "Humming" album.Fun People
This was released on a tribute album called "15 Minutos Con The Smiths" in 2000.John Morrey
Supposedly released in 2004 on the album "Under The Snow". Unconfirmed.Malahora
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Rubber Ring"
Errata Corrige
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Libertines
An acoustic medley titled lots215 was given away for free on the Libertines website in 2003. The medley included parts of the Smiths' "Well I Wonder" and "Rubber Ring", as well as a portion of Morrissey's "Everyday Is Like Sunday". Another such medley included "Jeane".
"A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours"
Broadway Calls
On their 2007 self-titled album.
"Seasick, Yet Still Docked"
Dean Adshead
Made available for download from www.deanadhead.co.uk in 2004 along with cover of "Everyday Is Like Sunday" and "Let Me Kiss You". In 2008 he put up a cover of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on his Myspace page (under the name Dean James).
"Shakespeare's Sister"
Moses
Made available through the BBC6 website in 2003 to commemorate the 20 th anniversary of the release of the first Smiths single, "Hand In Glove".Maydrïm
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Beatnik Filmstars
Made available for download in 2006.
"Sheila Take A Bow"
The Young Tradition
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.
"Shoplifters Of The World Unite"
Quarantine
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Dare To Defy
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Pist.On
On their "Number One" album on the Fierce / Futurist label.Belle Da Gama
Made available by download from their website (belledagama.com) in 2003.This Girl
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.
"Sing Your Life"
Gameface
On their "Feels A Lot Better" EP released in 2002.
"Sister I'm A Poet"
Colin Meloy
This was released on a Morrissey tribute EP sold on his 2005 solo tour.
"Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others"
Martin Newell
On his "Off White" album.Sean Patrick Flanery
On his 1993 cd titled "Johnson Was A Snowball Who Loved The Beach".Supergrass
First released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996. The song was later released on the band's "Sun Hits The Sky" cd-single.Skinny's 21
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star", but without this song.Lethargy
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Speedway"
Rusane
"Still Ill"
Tango Marziano
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Eric Fuentes
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"
LincolnVision
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Ben Folds 5
A verse is sung in their cover of Oasis's "Champagne Supernova" on their "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" single.Mark Ronson
Included on his 2007 covers album titled "Version". Performed by Daniel Merriweather.
"Suedehead"
The Flowerbeds
Instrumental version.Carissa's Weird
Released on a 7" in 2002 in the Subpop Singles Club series. They also covered "Asleep" a year later (see further up this list).Ismália
Their Florbela single released in late 2004 or early 2005 includes a cover of "Suedehead".Schyzophonic
Made available for download in 2005 alongside many other cover versions of songs from other artists.
"Sweet And Tender Hooligan"
59 Times The Pain
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.The Liberty Ship
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.Nouvelle Vague
Released on the limited edition of their "Nouvelle Vague" in early 2006, as well as on iTunes.
"That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore"
Bokassa
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Simpático
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.
"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"
Mikel Erentxun
Recorded in spanish: "Esta Luz Nunca Se Apagara" on the "Naufragios" album. There is also a video for the song. Mikel has also covered "Everyday Is Like Sunday" on his subsequent album (see above in this list).Ocean Blue
B-side of the "Peace And Light" single for the "Peace Of Mind" song. The song has also been played live occasionally.Ru Confesso
Brazilian band. On their 1995 album "Quantas Noites"The Potatomen
On their "Iceland" album on Lookout! Records. They also a song titled "Geoff" in which Morrissey's name in mentioned.The Divine Comedy
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.Edison Shine
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Walleye
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Braid
From the compilation album titled "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on Red Jagwire/Grimm Tree Records. This compilation features indie bands all doing covers. Braid are the only ones taking on The Smiths. "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" has since been re-released on their compilation album "Movie Music vol. 2" along with their version of "This Charming Man".Yo Yo Mundi
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Schneider TM
Covered under the title "The Light 3000" on his 2000 album "Binokular" on City Slang Records.Friendship 7
Released as a single title track in 2001.Mico
Released in 2001 on a split 7" single with the Milwaukees.Neil Finn
Available on his 2001 album "7 Worlds Collide". Johnny Marr plays on the track, which had previously been played live the same year in New Zealand and Ireland.Null Device
Synthpop cover on their 2002 album "Sublimation".(uncredited)
A cover of this song by an uncredited jazz singer was used in the 2002 Smiths documentary "These Things Take Time". The cover version is alleged to be a discarded track from a never completed Grant Showbiz project of unusual Smiths covers. The documentary is the only place one would be able to find the track as it was never released, it was recovered from the dustbin to use in the documentary.Nada Surf
Made available through the BBC6 website in 2003 to commemorate the 20 th anniversary of the release of the first Smiths single, "Hand In Glove". An acoustic version (perhaps the same?) was released in 2007 as an iTunes exclusive.Loquat
Released in 2003 on their "Before The Momentum" EP.Neuroticfish
Released in 2003 on the "Need - It's Not Me" album on Strange Ways Records.Erlend Oye
This is not quite a cover. Erlend Oye sings the words to this Smiths song over the Silikon Soul remix of Royksopp's "Poor Leno" on his 2004 DJ Kicks mix album.Lucksmiths
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.My Awesome Compilation
This was released on a tribute album called "How Soon Is Now" in 2004.Running From Dharma
Released in 2004 by CI Records on a split single with Sense Field who cover the Smiths' "What Difference Does It Make?".Ghost Mice
Released in 2004 on their "The Debt Of The Dead" album on Plan-It-X Records.Joseph Arthur
After playing the song live in 2004 and recording a session of it on KCRW the same year, Joseph Arthur released a recorded version on a Starbucks cd titled "Sweetheart 2005: Love Songs" in early 2005.Arif
From the 2004 album "Tabla Rasa".Ally Craig
A cover version was given away on his website in early 2005.Speedstar
Released in 2005 on an Australian various artists covers album titled "JJJ: Like A Version".niTo niKo
Released in 2005 on the album "niTo niKo Canta".Deluxe
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Magic Numbers
After performing this cover live in 2004 and 2005, a version was released in 2006 on a cd given away by Q Magazine.David Ford
Made available for download in 2006.Frank Sidebottom
Performed on his television programme in 2006. He also released a cd-single in 1993 with 9 versions of "Panic".Dalminjo feat. Anja Oyen Vister
Released in 2006 on the album "One Day You'll Dance For Me Tokyo". The song was also released in early 2007 as a single featuring many remixes.Anberlin
Released in 2007 as a bonus track on the special edition of the "Cities" album.Razed In Black
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".Sweet And Tender Hooligans
A Spanish version of the song was featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".Baby Boy Frankie Bono
Made available by free official download via the artist's webpage in 2007.Dean James (Dean Adshead)
Made available on his Myspace page in 2008. He previously covered "Everyday Is Like Sunday", "Let Me Kiss You" and "Seasick Yet Still Docked" under the name Dean Adshead.
"There Is A Place In Hell For Me And My Friends"
Copper
On their 1995 'Drag Queen' album on Equal Vision Records.Reinforce
On their 'One Life Thug Free' EP on Underestimated Records. There are supposedly other Morrissey references throughout the EP.
"This Charming Man"
Bernard Manning
Bernard Manning sang (or rather spoofed) this song as well as "Girlfriend In A Coma" and "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" on a late 1980s programme titled The Last Resort.Braid
This has been released along with their version of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" on their compilation album "Movie Music vol. 2".Bostonians
Their album titled "Gotta Get Up Now" released around 1998 includes an acapella version of "This Charming Man".Darling
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Stars
On their "A Lot Of Little Lies For The Sake Of One Big Truth" EP and "Nightsongs" album both from 2000 on Le Grand Magistery label. This was also made available on the 2000 Darla compilation cd titled "Little Darla Has A Treat For You vol. 15".Mummy The Peepshow
A MP3 release from 2002.Death Cab For Cutie
On their 2002 rarities compilation titled "You Can Play These Songs With Chords".Stereoskope
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.Indigo
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.David Glass (of Christian Death)
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"This Night Has Opened My Eyes"
Underwater
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Home 33
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Pipas
This was released on a tribute album called "Romantic and Square is Hip and Aware" in 2004.At The Drive-In
Compiled on their 2005 anthology "This Station Is Non-Operational".Ariel Pink
Made available for download (probably) in 2005.
"Tomorrow"
Bob Nanna
Bob Nanna is the lead singer from Braid who also covered "This Charming Man" and "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". This cover of "Tomorrow" was made available for download in 2003.
"Vicar In A Tutu"
Therapy
Released on the "Smiths Is Dead" tribute album to the Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" in 1996.MJ Hibbett and the Validators
Released in 2007 on an EP titled "The Lesson Of The Smiths". The single cover actually mocks that of the Smiths' "Barbarism Begins At Home" single.
"We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful"
Hidrogenesse
Sung in catalan, it is actually titled "És odiós quan els amics triomfen". It is found on a compilation album titled "Lujo Y Miseria" on the Acuarela label.Universal Poplab
Disco-ish version on their 2004 self titled album. Also made available for download from their website.Reel Big Fish
On their 2005 album titled "We're Not Happy Til You're Not Happy" on Jive Records. They also covered "Ask" in 2007.
"Well I Wonder"
Libertines
An acoustic medley titled lots215 was given away for free on the Libertines website in 2003. The medley included parts of the Smiths' "Well I Wonder" and "Rubber Ring", as well as a portion of Morrissey's "Everyday Is Like Sunday". Another such medley included "Jeane".Alado Sincera
This was released under the title "Tenme Ahi" on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"What Difference Does It Make?"
Ukrainians
This was released on a tribute EP called "Pisni Iz The Smiths" in 1992 under the Ukrainian title "Spivaye Solovey". The track reappeared in 1995 as a bonus on the North American re-release of their album "Kultura" on True North Records.Mr. T Experience
On the 'Milk Milk Lemonade' album on Lookout! Records.Vampire Slayers
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Sub Zero
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Face To Face
On the album "Standards And Practices" on Lady Luck / Vagrant Records.Sense Field
Available on a compilation album put out by Spin and American Eagle Outfitters in 2000 titled "Groove Three". Also re-released in 2004 on a split single with "Running From Dharma" (on which the latter cover "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out").Bobby Bare Jr.
Country version on his 2002 album "Young Criminals Starvation League".Radon
A live version from around 1992 or 1993 was released on their "We Bare All" album of rarities released in 2002 on No Idea Records. They also released a cover of "Interesting Drug" on a various artists compilation.Ramallah
From their 2005 EP "But A Whimper". The song might have appeared before that elsewhere.Versailles
Featured on the 2007 tribute album titled "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before: A Tribute To The Smiths".
"What She Said"
Youth Brigade
Hidden song at the end of their latest album. Also on the 1996 "The World Still Won't Listen" tribute to the Smiths and Morrissey by punk/hardcore bands (see tribute albums).Haggis
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.Baby Boy Frankie Bono
Made available by free official download via the artist's webpage in 2007.
"Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself"
The Killers
After being made available by internet download in 2004 for a few months, this BBC session was released later that year as a b-side to the "All These Things That I've Done" single.
"Wide To Receive"
Jeffrey Altergott
2000 self released MP3 track of this recorded artist.
"William, It Was Really Nothing"
Monow
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.The Bacharachs
On a cd-single backed by another Smiths cover: "The Headmaster Ritual".kevin Cavanaugh
Title track on a cd-single. Downloadable from MP3.comBlue Velvet
Made available from http://www.mp3.com.au/artist.asp?id=9942 in 2004. Also available are a vocal and an instrumental version of "Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice".Madee
This was released on a Spanish tribute album called "Una Luz Que Nunca Se Apagara" in 2005.
"Will Never Marry"
Ryan Lamey
Could be heard in the audio section of shortwavemedia.com in June 2004, under the simpler title "Never Marry".
"Wonderful Woman"
E102
This was released on a tribute album called "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" in 2000.
"You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby"
Kirsty McColl
The song first appeared in 1988 on the "She's Having A Baby" soundtrack. In 1989 it was released on Kirsty's "Free World" single and featured as bonus track on the cd version of her album "Kite". When the latter was reissued in 2005 with more bonus material, it featured a second alternate version of the song. Kirsty did the song live when she opened for Morrissey on 19th December 1992.Candy Planet
This cover was first released on the "Godfathers Of Change" 2-cd tribute album released in 1996. A trimmed down version of the latter compilation was released in 2000 on 1 cd only, under the title "Cover Star". It still included this song.Screw 32
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.minusbaby
8bit cover available in 2004 from 8bitpeoples.com.
"You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side"
A.C. (Anal Cunt)
This was released on a hardcore punk tribute album to the Smiths and Morrissey called "The World Still Won't Listen" in 1996.Darren Morfitt
This was sung by Darren Morfitt as he played Jesus in 2006 in BBC3's "Manchester Passion" programme. Smiths song "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" was also performed in the show, by Tim Booth who played the role of Judas.