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Radio 6 Music,27 Jan 2026,60 mins

SeriesThe Smiths

The Smiths Playlist hosted & curated by author Michael Bracewell.

6 Music Artist Collection

Available for 8 days

Cultural critic and novelist Michael Bracewell presents a personal Smiths playlist. His Smiths-inspired novella will be published later this year.

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Tracklist

Track
Artist
1.
Cemetary Gates 1986
Cemetary Gates 1986
The Smiths
2.
Hand In Glove
Hand In Glove
The Smiths
3.
His Latest Flame / Rushholme Ruffians 1986
His Latest Flame / Rushholme Ruffians 1986
The Smiths