In case you missed them the first time around, here are the expanded playlists from June’s #TheSmithsTop30 and September’s #REMtop30 challenges:
The Smiths | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/BkRsPCvqMXb
R.E.M. | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/GlTb3hxqMXb
The Smiths | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/BkRsPCvqMXb
R.E.M. | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/GlTb3hxqMXb
October 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In case you missed them the first time around, here are the expanded playlists from June’s #TheSmithsTop30 and September’s #REMtop30 challenges:
The Smiths | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/BkRsPCvqMXb
R.E.M. | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/GlTb3hxqMXb
The Smiths | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/BkRsPCvqMXb
R.E.M. | Thirty (Expanded)
spotify.link/GlTb3hxqMXb
#REMtop30 Starts 1st September.
Hot on the heels of #TheSmithsTop30 throughout September choose your 30 favourite songs by R.E.M. Post one per day, counting down from 30-1.
Hot on the heels of #TheSmithsTop30 throughout September choose your 30 favourite songs by R.E.M. Post one per day, counting down from 30-1.
July 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#REMtop30 Starts 1st September.
Hot on the heels of #TheSmithsTop30 throughout September choose your 30 favourite songs by R.E.M. Post one per day, counting down from 30-1.
Hot on the heels of #TheSmithsTop30 throughout September choose your 30 favourite songs by R.E.M. Post one per day, counting down from 30-1.
I enjoyed the recent #TheSmithsTop30 hosted by @TansleyJames.bsky.social so much that I've condensed my selections into one article. We all love a list right? So here's my Top 30 Songs By The Smiths
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My Top 30 Songs By The Smiths
Throughout June I took part in a Bluesky music challenge #TheSmithsTop30.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I enjoyed the recent #TheSmithsTop30 hosted by @TansleyJames.bsky.social so much that I've condensed my selections into one article. We all love a list right? So here's my Top 30 Songs By The Smiths
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#TheSmithsTop30 (Correction).
An oversight on my part as I completely missed out This Night Has Opened My Eyes. It should have been number 30, sorry Unhappy Birthday. Apologies all, I’m getting too old for all of this. 😂
30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
An oversight on my part as I completely missed out This Night Has Opened My Eyes. It should have been number 30, sorry Unhappy Birthday. Apologies all, I’m getting too old for all of this. 😂
30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
July 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#TheSmithsTop30 (Correction).
An oversight on my part as I completely missed out This Night Has Opened My Eyes. It should have been number 30, sorry Unhappy Birthday. Apologies all, I’m getting too old for all of this. 😂
30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
An oversight on my part as I completely missed out This Night Has Opened My Eyes. It should have been number 30, sorry Unhappy Birthday. Apologies all, I’m getting too old for all of this. 😂
30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
#TheSmithsTop30
And because thirty Smiths songs just aren’t enough, here’s the expanded playlist of the top fifty songs as voted for in the challenge. Thanks again to all who participated.
#REMtop30 Starts 1st September.
The Smiths 50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
And because thirty Smiths songs just aren’t enough, here’s the expanded playlist of the top fifty songs as voted for in the challenge. Thanks again to all who participated.
#REMtop30 Starts 1st September.
The Smiths 50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
July 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
#TheSmithsTop30
And because thirty Smiths songs just aren’t enough, here’s the expanded playlist of the top fifty songs as voted for in the challenge. Thanks again to all who participated.
#REMtop30 Starts 1st September.
The Smiths 50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
And because thirty Smiths songs just aren’t enough, here’s the expanded playlist of the top fifty songs as voted for in the challenge. Thanks again to all who participated.
#REMtop30 Starts 1st September.
The Smiths 50
open.spotify.com/playlist/0I8...
#TheSmithsTop30
Here’s the playlist of the top thirty songs as voted for in the challenge. Some absolute classics here, it works as a fine overview of their catalogue or as a great introduction to the band. Thanks again to everyone who took part.
The Smiths 30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
Here’s the playlist of the top thirty songs as voted for in the challenge. Some absolute classics here, it works as a fine overview of their catalogue or as a great introduction to the band. Thanks again to everyone who took part.
The Smiths 30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
July 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#TheSmithsTop30
Here’s the playlist of the top thirty songs as voted for in the challenge. Some absolute classics here, it works as a fine overview of their catalogue or as a great introduction to the band. Thanks again to everyone who took part.
The Smiths 30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
Here’s the playlist of the top thirty songs as voted for in the challenge. Some absolute classics here, it works as a fine overview of their catalogue or as a great introduction to the band. Thanks again to everyone who took part.
The Smiths 30
open.spotify.com/playlist/4HN...
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
🏆 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
🎵 Park the car at the side of the road
You should know
Time's tide will smother you 🎵
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for the challenge ☺️
youtu.be/igILhbNWvlk?...
#MusicChallenge
🏆 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
🎵 Park the car at the side of the road
You should know
Time's tide will smother you 🎵
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for the challenge ☺️
youtu.be/igILhbNWvlk?...
The Smiths - That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Smiths
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
🏆 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
🎵 Park the car at the side of the road
You should know
Time's tide will smother you 🎵
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for the challenge ☺️
youtu.be/igILhbNWvlk?...
#MusicChallenge
🏆 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
🎵 Park the car at the side of the road
You should know
Time's tide will smother you 🎵
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for the challenge ☺️
youtu.be/igILhbNWvlk?...
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (2017 Master)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
🎖🏆🏅🎸🔥
1️⃣
⏰️You, shut your mouth, how can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does⏰️
✨️How Soon Is Now? ✨️
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
🎖🏆🏅🎸🔥
1️⃣
⏰️You, shut your mouth, how can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does⏰️
✨️How Soon Is Now? ✨️
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Smiths
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
🎖🏆🏅🎸🔥
1️⃣
⏰️You, shut your mouth, how can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does⏰️
✨️How Soon Is Now? ✨️
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
🎖🏆🏅🎸🔥
1️⃣
⏰️You, shut your mouth, how can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does⏰️
✨️How Soon Is Now? ✨️
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
2️⃣
🎶And if a ten tonne truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine🎶
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
2️⃣
🎶And if a ten tonne truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine🎶
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
2️⃣
🎶And if a ten tonne truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine🎶
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#MusicChallenge
#Unranked
2️⃣
🎶And if a ten tonne truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine🎶
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
Recap of my picks for #TheSmithsTop30
This was good fun. Now I just need to somehow whittle down my 50+ shortlist for #REMTop30 before the start of September....
This was good fun. Now I just need to somehow whittle down my 50+ shortlist for #REMTop30 before the start of September....
June 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Recap of my picks for #TheSmithsTop30
This was good fun. Now I just need to somehow whittle down my 50+ shortlist for #REMTop30 before the start of September....
This was good fun. Now I just need to somehow whittle down my 50+ shortlist for #REMTop30 before the start of September....
#TheSmithsTop30
Thanks as always to everyone who took part celebrating the music of this very special band. Two playlists for you (hopefully) tomorrow, the top 30 favourites and a top 50 deluxe edition. Thanks again for all of the input and comments, a month long challenge can be quite a commitment.
Thanks as always to everyone who took part celebrating the music of this very special band. Two playlists for you (hopefully) tomorrow, the top 30 favourites and a top 50 deluxe edition. Thanks again for all of the input and comments, a month long challenge can be quite a commitment.
June 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
Thanks as always to everyone who took part celebrating the music of this very special band. Two playlists for you (hopefully) tomorrow, the top 30 favourites and a top 50 deluxe edition. Thanks again for all of the input and comments, a month long challenge can be quite a commitment.
Thanks as always to everyone who took part celebrating the music of this very special band. Two playlists for you (hopefully) tomorrow, the top 30 favourites and a top 50 deluxe edition. Thanks again for all of the input and comments, a month long challenge can be quite a commitment.
Number 1 🏆
#TheSmithsTop30
Another classic from the band that wasn't initially released as a single! They eventually relented & the song has become one of the bands most
loved 🔥
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths on Amazon Music
music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B005N...
#TheSmithsTop30
Another classic from the band that wasn't initially released as a single! They eventually relented & the song has become one of the bands most
loved 🔥
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths on Amazon Music
music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B005N...
For the best experience accessing Amazon Music, we recommend using the latest version of Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Edge.
music.amazon.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Number 1 🏆
#TheSmithsTop30
Another classic from the band that wasn't initially released as a single! They eventually relented & the song has become one of the bands most
loved 🔥
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths on Amazon Music
music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B005N...
#TheSmithsTop30
Another classic from the band that wasn't initially released as a single! They eventually relented & the song has become one of the bands most
loved 🔥
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths on Amazon Music
music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B005N...
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Bigmouth Strikes Again
"And I've got no right to take my place with the human race"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptzh...
#MusicChallenge
Bigmouth Strikes Again
"And I've got no right to take my place with the human race"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptzh...
The Smiths - Bigmouth Strikes Again (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Smiths
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Bigmouth Strikes Again
"And I've got no right to take my place with the human race"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptzh...
#MusicChallenge
Bigmouth Strikes Again
"And I've got no right to take my place with the human race"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptzh...
#TheSmithsTop30
1. Cemetry Gates
Marr’s shining guitars, Joyce’s jumpy drum fills, the rampantly bittersweet melody and the intricate lyrics make this one of my all-time fave pop songs. Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social 👍
youtu.be/dfXqxjMkyQ4?...
1. Cemetry Gates
Marr’s shining guitars, Joyce’s jumpy drum fills, the rampantly bittersweet melody and the intricate lyrics make this one of my all-time fave pop songs. Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social 👍
youtu.be/dfXqxjMkyQ4?...
The Smiths - Cemetry Gates (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Smiths
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
1. Cemetry Gates
Marr’s shining guitars, Joyce’s jumpy drum fills, the rampantly bittersweet melody and the intricate lyrics make this one of my all-time fave pop songs. Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social 👍
youtu.be/dfXqxjMkyQ4?...
1. Cemetry Gates
Marr’s shining guitars, Joyce’s jumpy drum fills, the rampantly bittersweet melody and the intricate lyrics make this one of my all-time fave pop songs. Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social 👍
youtu.be/dfXqxjMkyQ4?...
#TheSmithsTop30
🏆
🎶 How Soon Is Now?
🎶I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does🎶
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for hosting.
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
🏆
🎶 How Soon Is Now?
🎶I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does🎶
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for hosting.
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Smiths
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
🏆
🎶 How Soon Is Now?
🎶I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does🎶
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for hosting.
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
🏆
🎶 How Soon Is Now?
🎶I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does🎶
Thanks @tansleyjames.bsky.social for hosting.
youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?...
June 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
2 of 2
Nothing beats the opening song, Reel Around The Fountain for me and I'm thrilled to announce it as the number one in my #TheSmithsTop30 chart.
Slap me on the patio... I'll take it now...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V04b...
Nothing beats the opening song, Reel Around The Fountain for me and I'm thrilled to announce it as the number one in my #TheSmithsTop30 chart.
Slap me on the patio... I'll take it now...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V04b...
Reel Around the Fountain (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
2 of 2
Nothing beats the opening song, Reel Around The Fountain for me and I'm thrilled to announce it as the number one in my #TheSmithsTop30 chart.
Slap me on the patio... I'll take it now...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V04b...
Nothing beats the opening song, Reel Around The Fountain for me and I'm thrilled to announce it as the number one in my #TheSmithsTop30 chart.
Slap me on the patio... I'll take it now...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V04b...
#TheSmithsTop30
1 of 2
My slightly older cousin Andrew had said "You've just got to listen to this band" and played me the Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now single. I went out and bought The Smiths debut album and the rest, as they say, was history.
1 of 2
My slightly older cousin Andrew had said "You've just got to listen to this band" and played me the Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now single. I went out and bought The Smiths debut album and the rest, as they say, was history.
June 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
1 of 2
My slightly older cousin Andrew had said "You've just got to listen to this band" and played me the Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now single. I went out and bought The Smiths debut album and the rest, as they say, was history.
1 of 2
My slightly older cousin Andrew had said "You've just got to listen to this band" and played me the Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now single. I went out and bought The Smiths debut album and the rest, as they say, was history.
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
1/30
🎶There is a Light that Never Goes Out
🗓️1986
Oh please, don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome no more
youtu.be/siO6dkqidc4...
#MusicChallenge
1/30
🎶There is a Light that Never Goes Out
🗓️1986
Oh please, don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome no more
youtu.be/siO6dkqidc4...
The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (Official Audio)
Official audio for There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths
Read more about TQID here ▶ https://www.thisisdig.com/feature/the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-album/
Stream The Smiths greatest hits here ▶ https://lnk.to/TheSmithsHits
Subscribe here ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/thesmithsofficial
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
1/30
🎶There is a Light that Never Goes Out
🗓️1986
Oh please, don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome no more
youtu.be/siO6dkqidc4...
#MusicChallenge
1/30
🎶There is a Light that Never Goes Out
🗓️1986
Oh please, don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome no more
youtu.be/siO6dkqidc4...
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
1: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Thank you to @tansleyjames.bsky.social and to all fellow posters for an enjoyable and overdue meander through The Smiths back catalogue. So much to love!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#MusicChallenge
1: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Thank you to @tansleyjames.bsky.social and to all fellow posters for an enjoyable and overdue meander through The Smiths back catalogue. So much to love!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
June 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
1: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Thank you to @tansleyjames.bsky.social and to all fellow posters for an enjoyable and overdue meander through The Smiths back catalogue. So much to love!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#MusicChallenge
1: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Thank you to @tansleyjames.bsky.social and to all fellow posters for an enjoyable and overdue meander through The Smiths back catalogue. So much to love!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Loosely Ranked
1. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Never a doubt with my #1. One of my favourite songs of all time.
Thanks for another fantastic challenge @tansleyjames.bsky.social!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#MusicChallenge
Loosely Ranked
1. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Never a doubt with my #1. One of my favourite songs of all time.
Thanks for another fantastic challenge @tansleyjames.bsky.social!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#TheSmithsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Loosely Ranked
1. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Never a doubt with my #1. One of my favourite songs of all time.
Thanks for another fantastic challenge @tansleyjames.bsky.social!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
#MusicChallenge
Loosely Ranked
1. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Never a doubt with my #1. One of my favourite songs of all time.
Thanks for another fantastic challenge @tansleyjames.bsky.social!
youtu.be/3r-qDvD3F3c?...
