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Ouija Board, Ouija Board
Morrissey
Discográfica: His Master`s Voice · · Productor: Clive Langer , Alan Winstanley
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1
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Ouija Board, Ouija Board
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1989 /11 /13
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4:24 |
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2
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Yes, I Am Blind
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey, Rourke •
1989 /11 /13
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3:46 |
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3
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East, West
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
1989 /11 /13
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2:36 |
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Album
Bona Drag
Fecha Lanzamiento: 8 Octubre 1990 · Fecha Grabación: 1990 -Discográfica: HMVMajor Minor (reissue) · · Productor: Stephen Street; Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley
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1
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Piccadilly Palare
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey, Armstrong •
1990 /10 /08
• from Single: Piccadilly Palare
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3:26 |
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2
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Interesting Drug
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1989 /04 /17
• from Single: Interesting Drug
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3:27 |
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3
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November Spawned A Monster
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey, Langer •
1990 /04 /23
• from Single: November Spawned a Monster
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5:25 |
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4
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Will Never Marry
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1988 /05 /30
• from Single: Everyday Is Like Sunday
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2:22 |
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5
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Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1989 /04 /17
• from Single: Interesting Drug
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2:51 |
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6
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The Last Of The Famous International Playboys
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1989 /01 /30
• from Single: The Last of the Famous International Playboys
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3:37 |
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7
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Ouija Board Ouija Board
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1989 /11 /13
• from Single: Ouija Board, Ouija Board
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4:24 |
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8
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Hairdresser On Fire
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1988 /02 /15
• from Single: Suedehead
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3:50 |
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9
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Everyday Is Like Sunday
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1988 /03 /14
• from Studio: Viva Hate
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3:33 |
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10
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He Knows I`d Love To See Him
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey, Armstrong •
1990 /04 /23
• from Single: November Spawned a Monster
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3:08 |
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11
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Yes I Am Blind
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey, Rourke •
1989 /11 /13
• from Single: Ouija Board, Ouija Board
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3:44 |
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12
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Lucky Lisp
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1989 /01 /30
• from Single: The Last of the Famous International Playboys
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2:51 |
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13
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Suehead
Morrissey •
1988 /05 /30
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3:53 |
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14
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Disappointed
Morrissey •
Morrissey •
w: Morrissey and Street •
1988 /05 /30
• from Single: Everyday Is Like Sunday
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3:05 |
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Album
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| Released | 13 November 1989[1] | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | His Master`s Voice | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Morrissey, Stephen Street | |||
| Producer(s) | Clive Langer, Alan Winstanley | |||
| Morrissey singles chronology | ||||
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Review
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1989 single by Morrissey
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
"Ouija Board, Ouija Board" is a song by English singer-songwriter Morrissey, released as a single in November 1989. The track appears along with its B-side "Yes, I Am Blind" on the compilation album Bona Drag. A shorter edit, omitting a verse, appeared on the 2010 reissue of Bona Drag. The single was poorly received by the music press and the public; its highest position on the UK Singles Chart was No. 18, making it the first solo Morrissey single not to reach the top 10. "Yes, I Am Blind" was composed by Morrissey`s ex-Smiths partner Andy Rourke, and the picture on the sleeve was taken by Anton Corbijn.
Lyrical content
The song is about the protagonist using a Ouija board to contact a dead friend, who tells him to "push off" ("push oof" in some renditions). It caused some debate in the press at the time over claims it promoted occult dabbling or devil worship. Morrissey replied to these claims by retorting: "The only contact I ever made with the dead was when I spoke to a journalist from The Sun."[3]
Critical reception
Ian McCann in NME gave the single a poor review, describing the record as a "dull, fey whine that would never see release unless the singer had a track record".[4] In a retrospective review, Ned Raggett of AllMusic described the lead track as "a weird semi-anthem that almost works" but praised its B-side "Yes, I Am Blind", calling it "a restrained but sharp performance, while the tearjerker-into-glam music is quite lovely."[2]
Music video
The video for the song, directed by Tim Broad, features Morrissey being led into the woods by some children who take him to see a spirit medium, played by Joan Sims, the British actress best known for her appearances in the Carry On film series. The video also features an early appearance by Kathy Burke. It was filmed on location in and around the Elizabethan house Hook End Manor in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, the residential studio where the song was also recorded.[5] The video ranked third on Pulp Magazine`s "Most Tweaked Music Videos of All Time" list.[6]
Live performances
Morrissey performed the song live on the 1999–2000 ?Oye Esteban! tour. The song`s distinctive introduction and end sequence had been used to bookend performances of "November Spawned a Monster" during the 1992 tour.[citation needed]
Track listings
7-inch, POP 1622 (UK)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ouija Board, Ouija Board" | Morrissey, Stephen Street | 4:25 |
| 2. | "Yes, I Am Blind" | Morrissey, Andy Rourke | 3:30 |
12-inch, 12 POP 1622, CD, POP 1622 (UK)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ouija Board, Ouija Board" | 4:25 | |
| 2. | "Yes, I Am Blind" | 3:30 | |
| 3. | "East, West" (Herman`s Hermits cover) | Graham Gouldman | 2:35 |
Musicians
- Morrissey: voice
- Kevin Armstrong: guitar
- Kirsty MacColl: backing vocals
- Andrew Paresi: drums
- Matthew Seligman: bass
- Steve Hopkins: piano
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 58 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 4 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 28 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 18 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1989 single by Morrissey
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
"Ouija Board, Ouija Board" is a song by English singer-songwriter Morrissey, released as a single in November 1989. The track appears along with its B-side "Yes, I Am Blind" on the compilation album Bona Drag. A shorter edit, omitting a verse, appeared on the 2010 reissue of Bona Drag. The single was poorly received by the music press and the public; its highest position on the UK Singles Chart was No. 18, making it the first solo Morrissey single not to reach the top 10. "Yes, I Am Blind" was composed by Morrissey`s ex-Smiths partner Andy Rourke, and the picture on the sleeve was taken by Anton Corbijn.
Lyrical content
The song is about the protagonist using a Ouija board to contact a dead friend, who tells him to "push off" ("push oof" in some renditions). It caused some debate in the press at the time over claims it promoted occult dabbling or devil worship. Morrissey replied to these claims by retorting: "The only contact I ever made with the dead was when I spoke to a journalist from The Sun."[3]
Critical reception
Ian McCann in NME gave the single a poor review, describing the record as a "dull, fey whine that would never see release unless the singer had a track record".[4] In a retrospective review, Ned Raggett of AllMusic described the lead track as "a weird semi-anthem that almost works" but praised its B-side "Yes, I Am Blind", calling it "a restrained but sharp performance, while the tearjerker-into-glam music is quite lovely."[2]
Music video
The video for the song, directed by Tim Broad, features Morrissey being led into the woods by some children who take him to see a spirit medium, played by Joan Sims, the British actress best known for her appearances in the Carry On film series. The video also features an early appearance by Kathy Burke. It was filmed on location in and around the Elizabethan house Hook End Manor in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, the residential studio where the song was also recorded.[5] The video ranked third on Pulp Magazine`s "Most Tweaked Music Videos of All Time" list.[6]
Live performances
Morrissey performed the song live on the 1999–2000 ?Oye Esteban! tour. The song`s distinctive introduction and end sequence had been used to bookend performances of "November Spawned a Monster" during the 1992 tour.[citation needed]
Track listings
7-inch, POP 1622 (UK)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ouija Board, Ouija Board" | Morrissey, Stephen Street | 4:25 |
| 2. | "Yes, I Am Blind" | Morrissey, Andy Rourke | 3:30 |
12-inch, 12 POP 1622, CD, POP 1622 (UK)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ouija Board, Ouija Board" | 4:25 | |
| 2. | "Yes, I Am Blind" | 3:30 | |
| 3. | "East, West" (Herman`s Hermits cover) | Graham Gouldman | 2:35 |
Musicians
- Morrissey: voice
- Kevin Armstrong: guitar
- Kirsty MacColl: backing vocals
- Andrew Paresi: drums
- Matthew Seligman: bass
- Steve Hopkins: piano
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 58 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 4 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 28 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 18 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 2 |