The Smiths Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

I Want The One I Can’t HaveThe Smiths8rank/position

The Smiths – I Want The One I Can’t Have

A track by the British rock band The Smiths.

It is included on the 1985 album Meat Is Murder.

The album was a hit in the United States, New Zealand, and various European countries, and was selected by Rolling Stone for its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe Smiths9rank/position

The Smiths – Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

When it comes to the headliners of the UK’s ’80s new wave scene, The Smiths inevitably come to mind.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Morrissey’s dark, brooding lyrical world and Johnny Marr’s guitar defined the band.

For Smiths fans, the most tear-jerking song is the one on their fourth album, “Strangeways, Here We Come.” I strongly feel it’s filled with a sadness that foreshadows their later breakup—what do you think?

The Queen Is DeadThe Smiths10rank/position

The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead – A Film By Derek Jarman (Official Music Video)

The Smiths’ signature song, “The Queen Is Dead,” by the British band led by Morrissey and Johnny Marr.

The track appears on their third, self-titled album released in 1986.

The Smiths are regarded as a band that greatly influenced the alternative boom that would emerge in the 1990s.

This Charming ManThe Smiths11rank/position

The Smiths – This Charming Man (Official Music Video)

Despite being active for only about five years, The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important bands in 1980s Britain and have a large, fervent fanbase.

They didn’t necessarily achieve record-breaking commercial success, but countless musicians have been influenced by them, and they enjoy a cult following among Japanese music fans who love British rock.

Among the many wonderful classics born from the songwriting partnership of frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, let’s look at one of their signature tracks, “This Charming Man.” Released in 1983 as their second single, it became a breakthrough hit, reaching number 25 on the charts despite not being included on an album.

There’s no need to belabor the excellence of Morrissey’s refined vocals and Marr’s inventive guitar work, which stands apart from simple power chords—but the song’s melodic, singing bass line and light, sprightly drumming are also truly outstanding.

The lyrics, with their narrative quality, are quintessentially Morrissey—bookish and suggestive—inviting a variety of interpretations.

AskThe Smiths12rank/position

The Smiths – Ask (Official Music Video)

A track released in 1986 by the British rock band The Smiths.

It sings about a melancholic young person who “spends a warm summer day indoors,” and it became a hit in places like the UK and Ireland.

The music video was directed by Derek Jarman.

Back To The Old HouseThe Smiths13rank/position

Back to the Old House (2011 Remaster)

The Smiths, the legendary rock band active from 1982 to 1987.

They left behind songs that influenced countless bands, and this one is a ballad that sings, “I won’t return to the house where I once lived.” It’s a classic breakup song that looks back on the past, singing of a love that couldn’t be confessed—wondering, “Are you still living in that house?” even though they truly loved them.

I Don’t Owe You AnythingThe Smiths14rank/position

The Smiths – I Don’t Owe You Anything – Live

A song distinguished by Morrissey’s splendid lyrics and Johnny Marr’s perfect, atmospheric guitar riffs.

It’s a sentimental track that defines meaningless, unrequited love, included on the 1984 debut album The Smiths.