The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
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"The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths. It was released as a single in September 1985, reaching No. 23 in the UK Singles Chart. A remixed version appeared on their third album The Queen Is Dead in June 1986.

This was the first single by The Smiths to be accompanied by a promotional music video, something the band had previously resisted. They also perfor…

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Released
September 16th, 1985
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Sire Records
CBS
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