The Smiths Popular Song Rankings [2026]

How Soon Is NowThe Smiths1rank/position

The Smiths – How Soon Is Now? (Official Music Video)

The Smiths, an indie rock band from the UK in the 1980s.

Originally a B-side, this track gained popularity and was later released as a single.

It’s a song I want to listen to when facing reality and feeling desperate.

There Is A Light That Never Goes OutThe Smiths2rank/position

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (2011 Remaster)

A track from The Smiths, the godlike presence of the neo-acoustic scene, included on their 1986 album The Queen Is Dead.

Although it was never released as a single, many fans still consider it the best among their songs.

While it’s a ‘pure love’ song, it carries a touch of madness, and it might be called the ultimate love song.

Heaven Knows I’m Miserable NowThe Smiths3rank/position

The Smiths – Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now (Official Music Video)

One of The Smiths’ signature songs released as a single.

In the UK, it reached number 10 on the charts.

It’s a typically Morrissey-esque, contrarian number; from the music video’s bouquet attached to his backside to the breakup theme, it’s anything but sentimental.

The Headmaster RitualThe Smiths4rank/position

The Headmaster Ritual (2008 Remaster)

The Smiths were a British band active from 1982 to 1987, and they were popular among young people in the country.

“The Headmaster Ritual” is a track from the album “Meat Is Murder,” which reached number one on the UK charts.

Unhappy BirthdayThe Smiths5rank/position

Unhappy Birthday (2011 Remaster)

The Smiths, a British rock band.

Their international recognition wasn’t all that high, but within the UK they inspired a passionate fan base, and despite a very short activity period of only five years, they’ve continued to be supported by many fans.

A song by them that I’d recommend as a birthday tune is Unhappy Birthday.

The title is negative, isn’t it? (lol) The lyrics are filled with very dark content, and for some people it might be depressing.

It’s a recommended track for those spending a lonely birthday by themselves.

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AsleepThe Smiths6rank/position

Asleep (2011 Remaster)

This is a song by the British rock band The Smiths.

As the title “Asleep” suggests, it’s a song that carries the meaning of “sleep.” Besides Asleep, The Smiths have many other songs that could work as lullabies and help you fall asleep quickly, so be sure to check them out.

I Want The One I Can’t HaveThe Smiths7rank/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.

Hand In GloveThe Smiths8rank/position

The Smiths – 09 Hand In Glove (Derby 83)

Before forming The Smiths, vocalist Morrissey worked as a writer.

Their literary lyrics resonated with many young people, earning the band wide support as a post-punk act.

When discussing The Smiths, the presence of guitarist Johnny Marr—who crafted their sound—is also indispensable.

Though their active period was short—just five years from 1982 to 1987—they left behind a wealth of classic songs as a rock band.

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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.