Album Details
Originally issued in 1990, Bona Drag brings together the former Smiths vocalist's first seven singles, four of which went Top 10: his Top 5 debut, "Suedehead," the anthemic "Everyday Is Like Sunday," "Interesting Drug," and "The Last Of The Famous International Playboys." Rounding out the album are the Top 20 hits "Ouija Board, Ouija Board," "November Spawned A Monster" and "Piccadilly Palare" alongside a selection of high quality b-sides from all the singles.
With Morrissey's full involvement, the original album was remastered and expanded in 2010 with six previously unreleased tracks including: "Happy Lovers At Last United" (outtake from 'Sunday' sessions), "Lifeguard On Duty" (outtake from Viva Hate sessions), "Please Help The Cause Against Loneliness" (demo) (outtake from Viva Hate), "Oh Phoney" (outtake from Bona Drag sessions), "The Bed Took Fire" (early version of "At Amber") and "Let The Right One Slip In" (alternate long mix).
Directing the artwork for the reissue, Morrissey also chose to return the cover art to its natural color and to update the back and inner artwork with a selection of favorite, hand-picked and rarely-seen photos.
Tracklisting
LP1
Piccadilly Palare
Interesting Drug
November Spawned A Monster
Will Never Marry
Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference
Last Of The Famous International Playboys, The
Ouija Board Ouija Board
Hairdresser On Fire
Everyday Is Like Sunday
He Knows I'd Love To See Him
LP2
Yes I Am Blind
Lucky Lisp
Suedehead
Disappointed
Happy Lovers At Last United (bonus)
Lifeguard On Duty (bonus)
Please Help The Cause Against Loneliness (bonus)
Oh Phoney (bonus)
The Bed Took Fire (bonus)
Let The Right One Slip In (bonus)