Some people say that they could listen to somebody talk all day. But with Morrissey, I called WATCH him talk all day. His expressions are so unique.

two fascinating and immensely talented, unique individuals

I like Johnny's voice. It's very calming. He's a charming man. :)

Look at Johnny's face when Morrissey talks about The Doors.

Marr and Morrissey are so different. It was actually amazing that they made it work as long as they did.

"Who really cared about The Doors when they existed? I don't think they even had hit singles." LOL. No wonder Marr flashed a smile; he's like "Moz, you're clueless there, buddy."

I feel like Morrissey made Marr a bit snobbish and overly analytical, but I also think Marr grounded Morrissey in the same way. When The Smiths broke up, the two lost each other, which I think had a profound effect on the both of them, but was more detrimental to Morrissey than Johnny. Johnny seems very calm, now more than ever, whilst Morrissey has become only more Morrissey-esque, almost a stereotype of his younger self, and of course musically he's a bit boring sans Marr, in a similar way to how I'd imagine Jim Morrison without Ray Manzarek. It's not terrible music by any means, but it's no where near the calibre of work they were doing together

Just beautiful. 2 very bright humans. Love them so much.

Not Basque but Catalan. This Catalan television channel was called "Canal 33" at the time of this programme (this is why the subtitles are in Catalan and not in Basque). In 2001 the channel was renamed "El 33". By the way: fascinating interview, a precious document.

anyone who dislikes what they are saying about joy division is not understanding their point, they are not looking down on joy division nor saying they were not an incredible band. They were stating the fact that at the time in which Joy Division existed they were not celebrated as much as in todays society as we have a romantic outlook on stars after they have died, if you read into Joy Division they will say themselves at the time in which they existed they were not superstars nor did they have millions of pounds, they were normal day to day men who made incredible music and lived rather normal lives in comparison to todays 'stars'.

Morrissey was just 26 at the time of this interview…so talented!

definitely the coolest smiths interview i wish there were a channel filled with stuff like this

6:05 Moz - outspoken superfan of James Dean

And still now I mourn The Smiths

Johnny sounds like he's doing an imitation of Morrissey

I'll never get tried of Morrissey talking about how awful music videos are. Especially in this KZfaq age we're in, where such low-brow content has quick and easy access. We all know shit like K-pop won't be popular if people actually cared about music instead of how pretty the boys and the videos are.

Looking good fellas - Long live! xox

Indeed, this interview was included in the program "Arsenal", but it was made by Catalonian Channel (TV3), not by Basque Television (ETB) [Catalonia is not the same as Basque Country, the same way Wales is not the same as Scotland]. Greetings from Spain! ;-)

Good interview. I like how honest they are. To say that your friends song isn't the greatest one they've made and you're on it, is pretty cool.

re: obsessing over dead celebrities, I've always maintained people do it because suddenly the celebrity is no longer alive to get in their way of creating a perfect fantasy image, or to judge them for doing so, and so people then feel free to let their imaginations run rampant

Hi mate! That program is from Catalonian TV! Thanks!!!

I agree with Moz that videos are unconnected with the music - but then so are cover photos for record sleeves. Would Morrissey have been happy with all his 60s singles in plain / text-only sleeves? A video serves its purpose in pop culture.

It s really awesome the way in how morrissey visualize the music

I reckon Johnny would cringe at this if he were to watch it back today.

This is the second chanel of catalan tv, called 33 chanel. Subtitles are in catalan

The early Morrissey reminds me of interviews of Bruce Lee. The cadence of his voice and the articulation are very similar.

in some ways I'm terrified of Morrissey dying because then I fear my obsession will know no bounds

Death is more fascinating than life.

WHY IS IT FAST FORWARDING?!

What Morrissey said about joy division and the doors was a little arrogant, but I see where he's coming from. Think about ppl like Marilyn Monroe and shit. If you're on that platform and you pass, especially when you're young or In your prime people regard you much differently

This is Catalan not Basque TV.

Beautiful Gods.

Exactly!! Because life is truly a Shakespearean experience with mostly tragedy and the comedy side, is necessary if you ever are going to appreciate it and gain meaning. Xo

it would be cool if they ALL united as page, morrissey, plant, and marr. only in my dreams..

Johnny doing a little dance in the beginning killed me

Morrissey talks so slow and deliberate. His underbite is very evident here but lisp not too pronounced here. I only hear it on his 's'

it's not from Basque television, it's from Catalan television. In fact, the subtitles are in Catalan

Catalan tv not Basque tv

It'the second channel of catalan tv ( Canal 33)' not the basque tv (ETB)

Obviously they weren't duran duran - but moz does do his best to underestimate the power of video, so strong & classic were his tunes, he must've felt they didn't even need videos! Of course he was only half- right .. 😏😏😏⛲⛲⛲

How many times has Thomas Lennon watched this?

I like reading all the letters Morrissey wrote in to rock mags slagging off the ineptitude and pathetic-ness of Sex Pistols

why the fast forward stuff?

Впервые вижу интервью морриси и только сейчас понял что он похож на Грег граффина🤗 особенно когда говорит..манера и мимика та же.

This interview has been performed in Catalan Television not Basque!

Los Smiths en catalán. Lo más loco.

This piece is from TV3 Catalonia, not Basque TV

Basque? It's on a Catalonian channel (33) as well as the subtitles, which are in Catalonian language 🤔

Marr looks like the ginger dude from the goofy movie in this

Swans were a slap in the face for sure

Well that was a bundle of laughs

Stop fucking fast-forwarding, put the full version on

Light my fire went to number 1 and yes the doors had more hits then that. Moz got that very very wrong

I think they both had a couple of lines before this interview haha

it's catalan tv not basque

do you think that morrissey still feels similarly about music videos? i think that they can be art forms in themselves, which doesn't mean they don't still change the way music is thought of.

Marr looking sharp in the

PAL to NTSC helped the transfer of this footage.

The shades

Marr's stoned af

The Doors were great, I thought. "Light My Fire" was a hit single i think

It's the Catalonian second channel, not the Basque

Love the smiths , but joy division were equally as good if not better in my opinion ! Ian Curtis was a genius ..

*going for the look to the cover of PILs 'Second Edition' album there **4:51*

Basque? But the subtitles are in Catalan.

Both of you your opinion is to entertain the massive...

It's catalan TV not basque

Joy division/ the Smiths both unique and from Manchester

This is Johnny Marr is being a bit of a jerk on a Catalonian TV channel, not a Basque one

Hopefully he realizes by now many groups overshadowed his style and music by far . The band can’t hold a candle to the hippies . Like holding a candle to the sun . Joy divisions alone blows this bands sound to smith er eens But the doors really shuts the door on this music and it has nothing to do with the demise of Jim .it is because the talent was so large those that listen know smiths are like kids at the schoolyard drawing with crayons 🖍

That’s not Basque, it’s Catalan

This is no basque, the captions are in catalan.

It is not Basque television. it is Catalan.

Johnny is having the best time on the coke he’s snorted but I wonder if Morrissey didnt dabble this day? it’s odd, his speech is very strange and his rather forward comments like about the Doors (although not entirely wrong) are something you’d have the assurance to say while under the influence.

"Who cared about the Doors?- I don't think they even had hit singles" Whoa way off on this one...Ever hear of "Light My Fire"? Ever seen the footage of their European tours? Morrison arguably shined more as a poet on the Doors' first LP than Morrissey ever did. On the other hand Morrissey has succeeded in terms of longevity and more consistent quality.

No it wouldn't, it'd be awful. Like Jimmy Page and Robert Plant after Led Zeppelin

*"You know who I am", he said ........"*

what about james dean morrisey.

No Hippie tosh for the Mozza🇬🇧✊👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✊🎸🎤

I like the Smiths even more after seeing this. Always loved the music but intelligence and style (whether you agree or not) only adds to the musical talent. For me anyway.

Poor Moz, Joy Division were a much more profound band

Judgemental people really enjoy me and these two guys are prime offenders

Very interesting interview. No "Hippydom" in the Smiths, huh? What about all those flowers during the early years? They don't burp. It's funny how they were so against making music videos, and eventually did some horrible ones.... almost all of them!

That's Catalan not Basque. Basque looks nothing like Catalan.

Morrissey is such a diva ... its so sad

So good that Morrissey became conservative as he matured.

It's a shame the whole of interview wasnt fast forwarded.

I always wonder if it is necessary to be this full of yourself when you are young and in a band. Perhaps that's the driver ? Funny thing is there are bands that people who watched this video also love - yet all of them claimed to be the only interesting band with any substance at the time. Many of them hated each other. Notably Robert Smith v. Morrissey. Here is what strikes me the most. They all claimed to be too good for TOTP - only to appear on that show anyway the moment they were invited. And I'm saying this as a fan (with 20 years distance now). The only true indie band by that standard is the Cocteau Twins, who turned down every TOTP invite cause they just could not get themselves to lip-sync to their own song. I give them huge credit for that - credit I cannot give to the other bands. I'd say that Johnny became more modest over the years - Moz remains Moz :)

Jajajaj this isn't basque, it's catalan

Clearly. Reality and the Truth regarding the JW owned / controled Music Industry can never be told. As Marr sitting here bidding a Thousand sectional secrets.

Morrissey looks older than he is here. He's put on weight. He looks better in the video for Dagenham Dave.

Judgemental people really annoy me

Man, these guys were really judgemental about other artists.. It's kinda disappointing 🖕🥴🖕

Ironically, perhaps, Moz looks like Hitler in this interview

The Doors sucked. Joy Division did not.