Comments on: “Je Suis Morrissey”

By: Steve Patrick

Steve Patrick — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:57:56 +0000

I agree with Cathy. I also think the above essay might have it backward. Thus: in Fran’s case, there is too much camp and emotional cliche; in Morrissey’s case, there might be too much earnestness. Earnest he is. That’s what his fans respond to. Camp and zealotry alone would not hold the attention of a fan base as large as Morrissey’s, for as long as the Moz has.

By: Anne Marie Broderick

Anne Marie Broderick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:58:57 +0000

I’m so glad I found this, Fran can hold her own in singing, she comes across as real. It’s not hard to watch at all, no more than Morrissey is. Fair play to ya Fran!!! You highlight the polished greed and ugliness of the music industry with your humility, without pretention. a.m. x Dublin

By: beast

beast — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:48 +0000

Fran’s boss.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:47:23 +0000

This is such a lovely piece of praise. Fran is a wonderful singer and a lovely person.

By: Charlie Jefferson

Charlie Jefferson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:17:47 +0000

Just the right side of Joan Baez for me. I’m slightly aghast and mildly intrigued by the notion of Morrissey being hard to watch. Interesting. “Emotional cliches”? How dare you,Sir. The very sinews of heart and intellect are visible when he “performs”. I prefer the idea that he doesn’t “perform”, more that he just is.

By: Cristina Sacco

Cristina Sacco — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:59:20 +0000

This is lovely. I just flew to see Morrissey for his 50th birthday gig, from Australia and it is always good to see someone covering Morrissey, well, at that. Thanks for the heart-felt rendition Fran.

By: Lora Glazer

Lora Glazer — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:18:38 +0000

Fran is A Amazing Talent, And I met Her in Manchester, Devoted Morrissey Fan, Lovely Lady, And I Always Love Watching her Sing On Youtube! Viva Fran!!!

By: Melody Redhead

Melody Redhead — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:28 +0000

I’ve known Fran for few years now as friends on Myspace and Facebook. She is a lovely lady, devoted Morrissey fan, travelling to UK to see him from USA. I think she has a beautiful emotional voice and plays very well on her guitar. I wish I could follow in her footsteps. Well done Fran.

By: Jon Paul Fiorentino

Jon Paul Fiorentino — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:09:50 +0000

I think people find Morrissey hard to watch/listen to in the same way one might find it difficult to sit through “Curb Your Enthusiasm: or “The Office” — I think Morrissey makes us blush. He is a master at hitting a nerve. I also think that’s a good thing.

By: Cathy McCartan

Cathy McCartan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:44:57 +0000

Fran has a lovely voice and her Morrissey covers are poignant and well done. As for finding a Morrissey performance hard to watch…anyone who “gets” Morrissey would find him anything but that!

By: Hamster

Hamster — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:14:33 +0000

Give me Fran over Morrissey anytime.