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The Smiths — Live Clips

Rare live footage of The Smiths, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.

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Live performance footage captures the energy, spontaneity, and imperfection that studio recordings polish away. The rarest live clips are from small venues, early gigs, one-off collaborations, and performances where something unexpected happened — a song played differently, a moment of improvisation, or a connection between the artist and the audience that was never repeated.

About The Smiths

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band's songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important British bands and one of the pioneers of 1980s independent music. The Smiths signed to the independent label Rough Trade ...

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    Dewey Balfa & The Balfa Brothers Perform a Cajun Waltz [Live in Washington, D.C. 1976]

    The Smiths, R.E.M., Ride, Maxim, Dewey Balfa

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