In 1979, the Scottish band Orange Juice, lead by Edwyn Collins, opted for a more romantic sound to counteract the height of the punk movement. Their literate pop songs pre-date The Smiths and it's no wonder that Today's Top Tune, "Felicity," from the band's Coals to Newcastle album, is one of Morrissey's all time favorite Orange Juice songs.
Orange Juice: Felicity
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