The Smiths Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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.

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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.

I Know It’s OverThe Smiths15rank/position

The Smiths – I Know It’s Over

A track that sings about the feelings of a dying man who senses his life is wasted and lonely.

It features lyrics like an epic poem, expressing love, solitude, and despair.

The track appears on the 1986 album “The Queen Is Dead.”

Please Please Let Me Get What I WantThe Smiths16rank/position

The Smiths – Please Please Let Me Get What I Want

A song written from the perspective of someone yearning for good fortune.

It has been covered by a wide range of artists, including The Dream Academy, Muse, and Franz Ferdinand.

The track has been used in films such as Never Been Kissed and (500) Days of Summer.

Please,Please,Please,Let Me Get What I WantThe Smiths17rank/position

The Smiths – “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want”

The Smiths, a British rock band.

Their emotionally unstable style really resonates when you listen to it in your youth.

Among their songs, this one in particular conveys a sense of what they long for and how drained they feel, even if you don’t understand the English lyrics.

Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One BeforeThe Smiths18rank/position

The Smiths – Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before (Official Music Video)

A classic single from The Smiths’ final album, Strangeways, Here We Come, formed in England.

It was released in 1987.

The song portrays a man who, after being accused of betraying someone important to him, piles on unjustified excuses.

never had no one everThe Smiths19rank/position

The smiths – never had no one

A song born from the self-imposed pressure to deliver a great work of art.

It is included on The Smiths’ third album, The Queen Is Dead, released in 1986.

The album reached No.

2 on the UK charts.