The Smiths - Essential Track - Photo by Steven Wright

Photo by Steven Wright

11. ‘The Boy With A Thorn In His Side’ (1985)

‘A murderous desire for love’. One of the band’s finest pop moments, marking the musical quintessence of all elements. Joyce’s cool drums, Rourke’s funky bass and Marr’s jingle-jangle guitar play met Morrissey’s magnificent voice. And these strings… too good.