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Timothy S. Griffin

Morrissey still claims he's no longer signed to Harvest Records

by Bill Pearis

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Moz

If you’ve been following along with the Morrissey Vs Harvest Records cricket match, you will probably not be surprised to learn that Moz has more to say on the subject of whether he isn’t or is still signed to the label. From official Morrissey mouthpiece True To You:

In response to Andrew Flanagan’s incorrect report for Billboard online (15 August 2014), both Morrissey and Morrissey’s lawyer are in possession of email correspondence from Steve Barnett (head of Capitol-Harvest Records), and also from Steve Barnett’s personal assistant, both of whom confirm that Capitol-Harvest have ended their relationship with Morrissey. No recording Agreement with Capitol-Harvest was ever signed by Morrissey, and Morrissey retains full ownership of World Peace is None Of Your Business. Contrary to the assured Billboard report, Capitol-Harvest have very clearly stated that they would have no interest in licensing a second album by Morrissey. Russells (London), who represent Morrissey, are presently concluding Morrissey’s relationship with Harvest Records.

Once again, Morrissey is in search of a new label.

Further, Morrissey adds a more personal note in reference to fan-made videos (and Harvest’s supposed unwillingness to make official vids):

“Thank you to everyone who has added new videos on You Tube to support World peace is none of your business. Of the newer batch, I am especially moved by The bullfighter dies by trentmorrison, and also by Oboe concerto by Sharon Jheeta. I am so glad that you understand.

I am so sorry that Harvest Records did not understand what they had. You have explained it to them, and I will always be in your debt”.

MORRISSEY
17 August 2014

Having just read Tony Fletcher’s 2012 Smiths biography, A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths, neither record label woes nor tour cancelations are new additions to Morrissey’s MO.

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