The Smiths
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Morrissey is effective in “Death of a Disco Dancer,” which pinpoints Johnny Marr’s importance to the band, as it builds from his scraping-fingernail fret work to a cacophony of guitars, keyboards and thunderous fury of the percussion.
[Verse 1]
The death of a disco dancer
Well, it happens a lot 'round here
And if you think peace
Is a common goal
That goes to show
How little you know
The death of a disco dancer
Well, I'd rather not get involved
I never talk to my neighbour
I'd rather not get involved
Oh
[Chorus]
Love, peace and harmony?
Love, peace and harmony?
Oh, very nice
Very nice
Very nice
Very nice
But maybe in the next world
Love, peace and harmony?
Love, peace and harmony?
Oh, very nice
Very nice
Very nice
Very nice
Very nice
But maybe in the next world
Maybe in the next world
Maybe in the next world
Love, peace and harmony?
Love, peace and harmony?
Oh, very nice
Very nice
Very nice
But maybe in the next world
Maybe in the next world
[Outro]
(The next world)
(Maybe in the next world)
The death of a disco dancer
The death of a disco dancer
The death of a disco dancer
[Outro 2 - Instrumental]
Death of a Disco Dancer was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
Death of a Disco Dancer was produced by Morrissey & Johnny Marr & Stephen Street.
The Smiths released Death of a Disco Dancer on Mon Sep 28 1987.
Guitarist Johnny Marr said to Q Magazine regarding his favourite thing about the song:
…is that keyboard drone. It’s like Goldfinger on bad acid. Which is kind of The Smiths in a nutshell.
Frontman Morrissey plays the piano, which is the only song released by The Smiths featuring him playing the piano.