The Smiths

Discover the pure pop magic of one of the quintessential British rock Guitar players Johnny Marr with this collection of Smiths classics for you to learn. Six of the band's biggest and best songs are presented here witha specially recorded set of professional-quality backing tracks so that you can play along note-for-note. The CD also contains a full set of demonstration tracks so that you can hear how things should really sound and able tolisten closely to any challenging riffs or phrases. All the riffs and lines from Marr's intricate playing are provided in both notation and Tab complete with lyrics and chords. Songs include the lilting This CharmingMan and The Boy With The Thorn In His Side alongside the thundering Bigmouth Strikes Again.

The importance of the single in the career of The Smiths cannot be overstated. Morrissey and Marr both regarded the format as hugely significant with each release sporting a traditional paper sleeve and poignant choice of coverstar from James Dean to Shelagh Delaney. They reflected the band's shared love of the great singles of the 50s and 60s and many have since become collector's items.This selection of songs therefore shows The Smiths attheir most amusing absurd doleful wry and charming. Marr's arrangements which struck a chord with guitarists and songwriters the world over are faithfully transcribed here. They are all here from the early sparkle of ThisCharming Man and Hand In Glove to the cutting Panic and longing Boy With The Thorn In His Side. Often regarded as the last great British singles band this collection of 19 songs represents the verybest of The Smiths.This book is specially bound to help the pages lay flat while you are playing.