William, It Was Really Nothing

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This town has dragged you down

"William, It Was Really Nothing" is a song by the English rock band The Smiths. It was released as a single in August 1984, featuring the B-Sides "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" and "How Soon Is Now?", and reached No. 17 in the UK Singles Chart. The song is featured on the compilation albums "Hatful of Hollow" and "Louder Than Bombs", as well as other best of and singles collections. In 2004, the song was ranked No. 425 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. When the band perform… read more
"William, It Was Really Nothing" is a song by the English rock band The Smiths. It was released as a single in August 1984, featuring the B… read more
"William, It Was Really Nothing" is a song by the English rock band The Smiths. It was released as a single in August 1984, featuring the B-Sides "Please, Please, Please, … read more

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The Smiths were an English band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band comprised singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene. When asked about the group's name, Morrissey explained: "It was the most ordinary name and I thought it was time the ordinary folk of the world showed their faces." "Smith" happens to be the most common surname in England. The Smiths were unique in that they never used artwo… read more
The Smiths were an English band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band comprised singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. They are r… read more
The Smiths were an English band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band comprised singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to e… read more

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