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How Soon Is Now? Technique
Great lyrics move us like the world's best poems. Take a close-up look at the art.
Calling Card
Dedicated fans of The Smiths will disagree on whether “How Soon Is Now?” is truly indicative of The Smiths’ soul and style; many believe the song is more “mainstream” and commercial than...
Music
“How Soon Is Now?” may be a 1980s classic, but musically the song was influenced by the sounds of the 1950s and 1970s. Johnny Marr wrote the song’s distinctive riff before going into the stud...
