“‘The Smiths’, an article by Jon Savage. This is not an interview per se, more like an essay, but it includes quotes by Morrissey. Topics: pop music, sexual identity and stereotypes, Manchester.”
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Sonido – October 1985
“Article, in Spanish.”
Star Hits – December 1985
“Morrissey answers twenty questions about topics such as sport, school, punk, drinking, smoking, sexuality, favourite things, doing his laundry, love, groiwng old, after-life, being a pop star, etc. Also includes a few paragraphs about “Hand In Glove”.”
Smash Hits – 31 July 1985
Descriptions and stories of The Smiths cover stars, and Morrissey’s cover star status on the Pink Industry single
Smash Hits – 31 January 1985
“”Meat Is Murder”, Morrissey interview by Tom Hibbert. Photo on cover of Morrissey holding a kitten. Topics: meat, animal liberation, vegetarianism, pets, Band-Aid.”
Smash Hits – 9-22 October, 1985
“”Morrissey And Pete Burns?!! The Very Odd Couple”. Both interviewed by Ian Cranna and appear on cover. Inside: “A Friendship Made In Heaven”. Topics: their friendship, meeting, success, etc.”
Running Order issue No. 3 – March/April 1985
“Morrissey interview by Robert Watts. Excerpts were later printed in Melody Maker.”
Rock! – October 1985
“Introductory-style Smiths article, aimed at an American audience.”
Rock & Folk – March 1985
“”Le coup du charme”, an article by François Gorin written following an alleged interview with Morrissey. Very little of the interview comes out in this article. Instead, the author tries to dissect, in essay form, Morrissey’s approach to music and art. A very annoying read!”
Record Mirror – 21 September 1985
“‘A Little Bit Of Soap’, a Morrissey interview by Eleanor Levy about the British soap operas (Coronation Street, Crossroads, Eastenders, Brookside, Albion Market). Photo on cover and inside by Eamonn McCabe.”
Illness As Art 