The Smiths

The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in
1982. Based on the song writing partnership of vocalist Morrissey and
guitarist Johnny Marr, the band also included bassist Andy Rourke and drummer
Mike Joyce. Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band
to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The ... read more

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The 5 most played The Smiths songs in the past year.

  • This Charming Man  295 plays
  • Panic  242 plays
  • How Soon Is Now?  196 plays
  • What Difference Does It Make  105 plays
  • Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now  79 plays

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  2. Absolute Radio 560 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 00s 34 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 90s 34 plays
  5. Absolute Classic Rock 34 plays
  6. Absolute Radio 70s 18 plays
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