I Have Forgiven Jesus
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"I Have Forgiven Jesus" is the title of a song written by Morrissey
from his 2004 album You Are the Quarry
. It was released in December 2004 as the fourth single from the album.
The single reached #10 and spent five weeks on the chart. The song was not playlisted by Radio 1 or Radio 2. Nevertheless, upon its release it was playlisted by XFM
and was made single of the week by HMV
. When it reached the number 10 spot in the UK singles chart during Christmas
week, it gave Morrissey his fourth top ten hit of 2004, a feat only matched by the group McFly
. The single stayed in the charts for five weeks.
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Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
from his 2004 album You Are the Quarry
You Are the Quarry
-CD:-DVD:# "Irish Blood, English Heart" # "First of the Gang to Die" # "First of the Gang to Die" # "I Have Forgiven Jesus"...
. It was released in December 2004 as the fourth single from the album.
The single reached #10 and spent five weeks on the chart. The song was not playlisted by Radio 1 or Radio 2. Nevertheless, upon its release it was playlisted by XFM
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
and was made single of the week by HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
. When it reached the number 10 spot in the UK singles chart during Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
week, it gave Morrissey his fourth top ten hit of 2004, a feat only matched by the group McFly
McFly
McFly are an English pop rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher , Danny Jones , Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd . They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records...
. The single stayed in the charts for five weeks.
CD #2
- "I Have Forgiven Jesus"
- "Slum Mums"
- "The Public Image"
| Country | Record label | Format | Catalogue number |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Attack/Sanctuary | 7" vinyl | ATKSE011 |
| UK | Attack/Sanctuary | CD #1 | ATKXS011 |
| UK | Attack/Sanctuary | CD #2 | ATKXD011 |
Musicians
- MorrisseyMorrisseySteven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
: vocals - Alain WhyteAlain WhyteAlain Gordon Whyte is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is most known for being Morrissey's main songwriting partner since 1991 and his lead guitarist from 1991-2004...
: guitar - Boz BoorerBoz BoorerBoz Boorer is a British guitarist and producer most known for his work founding the new wave rockabilly group, The Polecats, and later for his work as a co-writer, guitarist and musical director with Morrissey.-The Polecats:The band "Cult Heroes" was formed in 1977 by Tim Worman , Boz...
: guitar - Gary Day: bass
- Dean ButterworthDean ButterworthDean "Deano" Butterworth is a professional drummer. He played for popular singer Morrissey and was announced as the official drummer for the band Good Charlotte in March 2005 after they parted with their previous drummer, Chris Wilson in 2005...
: drums - Roger ManningRoger ManningRoger Manning is a New York City based singer-songwriter who plays an aggressive acoustic style of music.He was also host of the short-lived syndicated radio program "Soho Natural Sessions" ....
: keyboard
Live performances
The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 2004 and 2006 tours, and featured on his live DVDDVD
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, Who Put the M in Manchester?
Who Put the M in Manchester?
Who Put the M in Manchester? is a DVD documenting a live performance by Morrissey. The homecoming concert took place at the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England, on 22 May 2004, Morrissey's 45th birthday.-Track listing:...
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