February 11, 1987 –
Morrissey’s favorite Smiths’ song went to No.1 in the UK indie charts with Shoplifters Of The World Unite, on this date.
The title alludes to the communist slogan “workers of the world, unite!” Morrissey has explained the meaning of the song as follows: “It’s more or less spiritual shoplifting, cultural shoplifting, taking things and using them to your own advantage.”
The Haus of Dcaligari 