80's Trivia Questions

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80's Song Lyrics Trivia

"Oh, Manchester, so much to answer for." Or in the case of tonight's Madchester tribute, so much to appreciate about Bitpop's trend setting Northern city. Not only did the Manchester underground of the late seventies give us Factory Records, The Hacienda, and a club scene that rose from empty warehouses to become an inspiration to scenesters worldwide, but the city gave us so many great bands! Chief amongst those would have to be Joy Division, New Order, and The Smiths. So, granted Morrissey wasn't singing about the Manchester club scene when he sang the line "Oh, Manchester, so much to answer for," but what is the name of the Smiths song that contains this lyric?

Bonus Question: Both revered and reviled, Morrissey is one of the most gifted lyricists and songwriters to emerge from the 80's. Literate, subtle, and ironic, Morrissey's lyrics had a depth that a Smiths fans can truly obsess over. By contrast, New Order's lyrics have an effortless, improvisational quality to them. Singer Bernard Sumner is even known to substitute different verses during live performances. The songs don't strive to nail down a specific point, but succeed because the listener can associate the words with their own experiences. In any case, which New Order song includes the lyric: "Oh, you've got green eyesOh, you've got blue eyesOh, you've got grey eyes"?

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