Just two songs into the set, Morrissey got the crowd going with The Smiths’ single “The Boy With the Thorn in His Side” from 1985. This was the first time that he performed the song since 2013.

The legendary vocalist then continued with a set dominated by his solo works in between which he managed to squeeze in “That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore” from his former band’s 1984 record Meat is Murder. But it turned out that Morrissey saved the best for last. After his return to the stage for an encore, he decided to grace the fans with a performance of The Smiths’ lesser-known track from 1987, “Half a Person.” It was the first live rendition of the track since 2000.

“Half a Person” was a non-album single, first released in 1987 as a b-side on the single “Shoplifters of the World Unite.” The track was played by The Smiths live only once during groups’ four-track set at Maida Vale Studios in 1986.

Morrissey resurrected the track for his solo tour in 1999 and 2000 but then omitted it from his setlist for 20 years until now.

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The former Smiths frontman was scheduled to play a show in Vancouver on Sunday and Monday but the shows have now been pushed back to October.

Ticketmaster released the following statement: “Due to a medical emergency stemming from an accident incurred while traveling in Europe, Morrissey will be forced to postpone his performances in Vancouver to October 14th and 15th, 2019. Spirits are high and the artist is on the path to a swift recovery. 

“All tickets will be valid for the new date and exchanges will not be necessary. Thank you for your understanding. Morrissey looks forward to making his long-awaited return to the city and wishes to deeply thank everyone for their patience. All remaining dates on Morrissey’s tour will resume as planned, commencing in Toronto on Friday, Apr 26.”

The shows were set to be Morrissey’s first in Canada in over a decade. It is unclear what will happen regarding the rest of his April tour dates but we are waiting on more information.

The post Morrissey Cancels Two Tour Dates Due to “Medical Emergency” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Just two songs into the set, Morrissey got the crowd going with The Smiths’ single “The Boy With the Thorn in His Side” from 1985. This was the first time that he performed the song since 2013.

The legendary vocalist then continued with a set dominated by his solo works in between which he managed to squeeze in “That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore” from his former band’s 1984 record Meat is Murder. But it turned out that Morrissey saved the best for last. After his return to the stage for an encore, he decided to grace the fans with a performance of The Smiths’ lesser-known track from 1987, “Half a Person.” It was the first live rendition of the track since 2000.

“Half a Person” was a non-album single, first released in 1987 as a b-side on the single “Shoplifters of the World Unite.” The track was played by The Smiths live only once during groups’ four-track set at Maida Vale Studios in 1986.

Morrissey resurrected the track for his solo tour in 1999 and 2000 but then omitted it from his setlist for 20 years until now.

The post Watch Morrissey Performs The Smiths’ “Half a Person” for the First Time Since 2000 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The former Smiths frontman was scheduled to play a show in Vancouver on Sunday and Monday but the shows have now been pushed back to October.

Ticketmaster released the following statement: “Due to a medical emergency stemming from an accident incurred while traveling in Europe, Morrissey will be forced to postpone his performances in Vancouver to October 14th and 15th, 2019. Spirits are high and the artist is on the path to a swift recovery. 

“All tickets will be valid for the new date and exchanges will not be necessary. Thank you for your understanding. Morrissey looks forward to making his long-awaited return to the city and wishes to deeply thank everyone for their patience. All remaining dates on Morrissey’s tour will resume as planned, commencing in Toronto on Friday, Apr 26.”

The shows were set to be Morrissey’s first in Canada in over a decade. It is unclear what will happen regarding the rest of his April tour dates but we are waiting on more information.

The post Morrissey Cancels Two Tour Dates Due to “Medical Emergency” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.