AJ Morocco: May 29, 2011

Morrissey B-sides & rarities

Some of my favorite Moz b-sides. Some of these are collected on the HMV/Parlophone Singles box set.

1. Pregnant For The Last Time

   
   
   7” and 12” single released in 1991, one his first recordings with guitarist Boz Boorer.

2. Disappointed

   
   
   B-side of “Everyday is Like Sunday”.

3. Heir Apparent

   
   
   B-side of “Alma Matters” single. Also available on the remastered version of Maladjusted.

4. Let The Right One Slip In

   
   
   Now included on the expanded version of Viva Hate.

5. Why Don’t You Find Out For Yourself

   
   
   Unreleased new wave version. A nice YouTube find.

6. Striptease With A Difference

   
   
   Unreleased, recorded in 89 or 90 for the Viva Hate sessions. Was originally planned to be released as a single, but was abandoned entirely.

7. Now I Am A Was

   
   
   B-side of “Satan Rejected My Soul” from 1997.

8. Lifeguard on Duty

   
   
   Was unreleased until last year, now included on the remastered Bona Drag.

9. You’ve Had Her

   
   
   B-side from “Certain People I Know” CD single in 1992.

10. Born to Hang

    
    
    Unreleased demo from 1992.