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Johnny Marr — The Messenger
Album: The Messenger
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Released: 2013
Length: 4:23
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I'm seeing in you something
The life you're wanting takes long
You seem so heavy, I'm fine just talking if you want
Don't wanna be the messenger

I'm seeing in you something
Your eyes are open and you're on
I'm here and I'm ready, my time's for taking if you want
Who wants to be the messenger?

Who wants to be the messenger?

Who wants to be the messenger?
Who wants to be the messenger?

Who wants to be the messenger?
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If you are you a Smiths fan and don't know this man wrote all the MUSIC (not lyrics) for that band then consider yourself corrected. 
Posted 4 months ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 LuvinRP wrote:

Saw Johnny here in Nashville 2 years ago.  Phenomenal show. 




You Lucky Duck!   I wish I could have been there!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Madness1954 wrote:

Just purchased his latest album on CD and it arrived signed by him. How cool!




Totally Cool!!   GREAT TUNE!!  Thanx RP!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Just purchased his latest album on CD and it arrived signed by him. How cool!
Posted 2 years ago by Madness1954    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

Is this still on? Vapid!  This disk should carry the warning label: "NO ACTUAL MUSIC WAS GENERATED DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THIS ALBUM."




Nobody cares what you have to say!  
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

Love Johnny and this album is excellent… haters suck it.




I agree!!! If they don't like it, they can hit the SKIP BUTTON & shut up!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Love Johnny and this album is excellent… haters suck it.
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Saw Johnny here in Nashville 2 years ago.  Phenomenal show. 
Posted 3 years ago by LuvinRP    [ Reply ]
I saw him do a solo show a few years back. So cool. He's terrific, but let's be honest - he's not a great singer.
He can definitely put across a song as a singer, but he's limited.
He can craft a hell of a show, though!
Posted 3 years ago by NHemp    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

Is this still on? Vapid!  This disk should carry the warning label: "NO ACTUAL MUSIC WAS GENERATED DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THIS ALBUM."

"No actual music was generated..." Is that the most cogent criticism you can muster? Better luck next time!

Posted 3 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

checked out some of his recent (pre-Covid) live performances. He's improving as a singer



Where has he expanded on his preferred half-octave?
Posted 3 years ago by renaultr17    [ Reply ]
checked out some of his recent (pre-Covid) live performances. He's improving as a singer
Posted 3 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Boring.  No message.
Posted 3 years ago by aonley    [ Reply ]
Is this still on? Vapid!  This disk should carry the warning label: "NO ACTUAL MUSIC WAS GENERATED DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THIS ALBUM."
Posted 4 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 ljoergen wrote:
Pheww
Another Brit....
Quite boring music and voice....
{#Sad}
 
Agreed. And I'm a 'Brit'.
Posted 4 years ago by seabell    [ Reply ]
 Hasan wrote:
J'en ai marre des calembours niaiseux 

{#Liar}


 
For those who don't understand your joke, here's the translation:

I'm fed up with stupid puns


Posted 5 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
The true talent in The Smiths.  What's more he's an extremely erudite, genuine, warm, lovely chap and all-round cool dude; shame the same can't be said of his former writing partner.
Posted 5 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
 drwhy wrote:
Its funny but when I talk to my friends about Johnny Marr they have no clue who I am speaking about!  WHAT?  I have to get new friends...........
 I would have to agree, the man is simply a guitar god, and is fantastic live.  Love me some Johnny Marr!

Posted 5 years ago by DRArocks    [ Reply ]
Its funny but when I talk to my friends about Johnny Marr they have no clue who I am speaking about!  WHAT?  I have to get new friends...........
Posted 5 years ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
Johnny Marr plays guitar. A legend!
Posted 5 years ago by Steelydan1969    [ Reply ]
Great guitarist and nice guy.
Posted 6 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Danced in the rain behind the Warfield with this first class dude and great Modern Rock guitatist!!
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Johnny does it! Cool tones and brill riffs what's not to like 😎
Posted 9 years ago by Django1    [ Reply ]
Pheww
Another Brit....
Quite boring music and voice....
{#Sad}
Posted 10 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]

I always thought Johnny was the real star from The Smiths and I’m surprised that he has never had a bigger presence as a solo artist.  


Posted 10 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
He was very charming on NPR this weekend...

 

This Charming Man...
Posted 10 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

He looks like he should have a little lie down until whatever it is wears off.

 

Posted 10 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
oh yes yes yes. johnny f-in' MARR!!
Posted 10 years ago by rackeyc    [ Reply ]
 skyguy wrote:
Is he walking a slack line on the cover?

 
He looks like he should have a little lie down until whatever it is wears off.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
There are some simply great tunes on this effort. Pick it up...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Is he walking a slack line on the cover?
Posted 10 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:
I have tickets to see Johnny live in Brighton in March. To say I am excited is a bit of an understatement.  
 
It was a while ago now, but I can say the man still has it. . . it was a bloody excellent gig.  Afterwards, leaving with Mrs Squid, we couldn't hear each other properly for a couple of days because Johnny destroyed my ears. . . everything was turned to 11.
Posted 10 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Ballzak wrote:
What's that bass line I keep hearing?  Blondie or The Knack?
You know the one?

 
Scroll down - in parts, it sounds similar to "Atomic" by Blondie.  Minor key, not exactly the same.



Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
What's that bass line I keep hearing?  Blondie or The Knack?
You know the one?
Posted 11 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]
J'en ai marre des calembours niaiseux 

{#Liar}


Posted 11 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
Check his video for his second single, New Town Velocity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXEc9WZ1bkY

Marvelous!
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]

I love the vibe of this one.


Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]

love this marvelous song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
7>8. Too bad the whole album isn't most excellent.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
 Ballzak wrote:
What's that bass line in the middle of this song?? Sounds like some old Blondie riff or something..... anyone?

 
It's somewhat similar to "Atomic" by Blondie; the bass notes are playing on the "up" beats in parts of both songs, and both tunes in minor keys.  It's not exactly the same though.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Nice transition from BRMC to Johnny Marr. Loving this new Johnny song.
Posted 11 years ago by mostling    [ Reply ]

Fabulous, luxurious, British, post-modern, guitar-driven pop music from the master of the multi-layered guitar.

Will be seeing him live this summer at Lollapalooza. 
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Marrvelous!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
What's that bass line in the middle of this song?? Sounds like some old Blondie riff or something..... anyone?
Posted 11 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]

coachella live 4:20 PM APRIL 12




Posted 11 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Really growing on me.  
Posted 11 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill, did you consider adding some more tunes from this album? It's great! I'd recommend "I want a heartbeat", or "Sun & moon", but the whole album is good.

BTW, thanks for playing this single. It convinced me to buy this album, and I couldn't be happier.
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
When this comes on, the sun comes through the swirling snow and the world seems again a rocking, grooving place -- this jams! Rock on!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I'm going to have to give this album a listen. It hasn't showed up in rotation on the college radio stations I listen to so I have yet to hear any. Marr is one of those artists that I couldn't imagine not liking anything they put out.{#Music}
Posted 11 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

I think he's falling over
he is getting up in the geezer territory
Hope he didn't break a hip 
 
...Nah - just some gum on his shoe...did a bong earlier...it happens.
Posted 11 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
Love the british guitar sound
 
Posted 11 years ago by strous    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:

Fixed now (I hope!)
 
Excellent! thanks for checking about the song, even though I didn't take my time for writing an email about it :)
Posted 11 years ago by isparos9    [ Reply ]
Better and better!
Posted 11 years ago by Dav3thedog    [ Reply ]
Love the Marr guitar.
Posted 11 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Excellent work by Marr.  Love it!
Posted 11 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
 Dav3thedog wrote:
This song is really growing on me!
 
The whole album is growing on me - some tracks more than others.  Good stuff!
Posted 11 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
This song is really growing on me!
Posted 11 years ago by Dav3thedog    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Is he skateboarding on the cover?
 
I think he's falling over
he is getting up in the geezer territory
Hope he didn't break a hip 
Posted 11 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]

Great album - I am surprised!

Only the new "NICK CAVE" surpasses Marr's quality!


Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

This song has a very cool groove to it...  love it...  we be dancing...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 isparos9 wrote:

We should write a mail to Bill i think :D
 
Fixed now (I hope!)
Posted 11 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
kind of "soft" for Marr....Usually has more volume or do I mean "some" volume?
 
We should write a mail to Bill i think :D
Posted 11 years ago by isparos9    [ Reply ]
 LOL...I thought it was my computer...I hit PSD...working good now ! oldsaxon wrote:
kind of "soft" for Marr....Usually has more volume or do I mean "some" volume?
 


Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
kind of "soft" for Marr....Usually has more volume or do I mean "some" volume?
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
He was very charming on NPR this weekend...
Posted 11 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Good to see/hear him out front after all these years. 
Posted 11 years ago by caregiver    [ Reply ]
Been craving to hear this the past few days...and CRANKING IT NOW!{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Wow! I love it.
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Cool song, but already way overplayed.
Posted 11 years ago by winotron    [ Reply ]
New Johnny Marr!!
Posted 11 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Is he skateboarding on the cover?
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Gave it a seven. But I think it's an 8 with a bullet.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
Rocking my world right now! OUTSTANDING GROOVE GOING HERE! Wailing guitar, played as if with restraint — blindingly cool! and love the nice bass-jamming drive they go for in the middle! Thanks, RP!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Never heard this....love it
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Mr. Marr's tune is growing on me. I find myself humming this tune long after hearing it. And cool video BTW...
Posted 11 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
 d48m02h1918 wrote:

Whaaa?? {#Stupid}
 
I was talking about his voice.
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
 mauguima wrote:
And his voice is not bad. He's definitely not gifted, but gets the job done.
 
Whaaa?? {#Stupid}
Posted 11 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
And his voice is not bad. He's definitely not gifted, but gets the job done.
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
I have tickets to see Johnny live in Brighton in March. To say I am excited is a bit of an understatement.  
Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
I will have to check this out.  I mean it's Marr, it has to be good, right?
Posted 11 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
New Johnny Marr - great! {#Good-vibes}  More please Bill {#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
The arrangements and harmonies Marr creates are really outstanding.
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
I knew I recognized that guitar work. Sweet.
Posted 11 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
just turned on rp for first time in a couple weeks and getting some new johhny marr - nice!  {#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
1st!
 
Posted 11 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]