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“This Charming Man (London)” was the initial studio recording of This Charming Man, recorded in Matrix Studios, London (in contrast with the final version, which was subsequently recorded in Strawberry Studios, Stockport). It was originally found only as an alternative A-side for the 12-inch version...
[Verse 1]
Punctured bicycle on a hillside desolate
Will nature make a man of me yet?
When in this charming car, this charming man
Why pamper life's complexities
When the leather runs smooth on the passenger seat?
I would go out tonight but I haven't got a stitch to wear
This man said, "It's gruesome that someone so handsome should care"
[Chorus]
Ah, a jumped-up pantry boy
Who never knew his place
He said, "Return the ring"
He knows so much about these things
He knows so much about these things
[Verse 2]
I would go out tonight but I haven't got a stitch to wear
This man said, "It's gruesome that someone so handsome should care"
[Bridge]
Naaa, na-na, na-na, na-na
This charming man
Naaa, na-na, na-na, na-na
This charming man
[Chorus]
Ah, a jumped-up pantry boy
Who never knew his place
He said, "Return the ring"
He knows so much about these things
He knows so much about these things
He knows so much about these things
This Charming Man (London) was written by Johnny Marr & Morrissey.
This Charming Man (London) was produced by John Porter.
The Smiths released This Charming Man (London) on Mon Oct 31 1983.