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The Smiths - Live Scotland 1985 HD

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The Smiths live and interviewed in Scotland, broadcast on October 25th 1985. Recorded by using Sony C6 MK2, Betamax VCR, SKC L-500 videotape, tape archive 0076 Digital archive 4078. Also on the show that evening were R.E.M. & Dire Straits #thesmiths #smiths #1980smusic

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 Records in 1983 and released their debut album, The Smiths, in 1984. They focused on a guitar, bass ...

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