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MORRISSEY Proved Them All Wrong Last Saturday Night

By capitalchaostv on October 14, 2025 • ( 0 )

By Eddie Jorgensen

For those not paying attention, Another Planet Entertainment have been hosting some of the greatest shows in the Bay Area and beyond. As the promoter of choice at venues like Harvey’s in Tahoe, the Independent and more, there’s little doubt their greatest asset lies in the Greek Theater nestled in the hills of Berkeley.

Saturday’s show with Morrissey was easily the greatest my daughter and I’ve seen to date at the venue. And while there was much talk of him canceling even during the walk-in to the show, Steven Patrick Morrissey proved them all wrong by delivering one of the most memorable sets in recent memory.

The Smiths’ last studio record came out in 1987 and was quickly followed up by Morrissey’s first solo record just a year later. Morrissey’s longevity as a solo touring and recording artist even with a sporadic release schedule is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Backed by a wonderful five-piece band, fans were treated to a set that included a handful of thoughtfully chosen classics by The Smiths as well as many of Morrissey’s greatest from his storied catalog. Although the show was supposed to start at 8:00pm, fans were treated to a bevy of live videos and more from acts that served as Morrissey’s own influences.

From the opening salvo of “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” from The Smiths’ wildly popular ‘The Queen Is Dead’ through to the closing number, “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me,” there wasn’t a dull moment.

“Alma Matters” from the ‘Maladjusted solo release worked alarmingly well early on in the set and was followed up by “Suedehead” from ‘Viva Hate.’ Same goes for “Shoplifters Of The World Unite” from the‘The World Won’t Listen’ compilation.

Other highlights included a beautiful version of The Smiths’ “Half A Person” and “I Know It’s Over” along with Morrissey’s own “All The Lazy Dykes,” “Life Is A Pigsty,” and my own favorite “I Will See You in Far-Off Places” which ended the night before launching into the encore of “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me.”

Besides removing meat from the concessions menu, PETA also had a table set up which featured Morrissey’s own endorsement being vegetarian or vegan.

In retrospect, Morrissey proved yet again he still delivers a live show and cares deeply for his fans who filled the Greek Theatre without much ado. And while it’s unknown how how more tours we’ll see from Morrissey, is this show was any indication, he still has much gas left in his tank.