"I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" is the fourth and final single from the album ''

Ringleader of the Tormentors ''Ringleader of the Tormentors'' is the eighth studio album by English alternative rock singer Morrissey. It was released on 3 April 2006 by record label Attack. The album was described as showcasing "a thicker, more rock-driven sound", which ...

'' by

Morrissey Steven Patrick Morrissey (; born 22 May 1959), known professionally as Morrissey, is an English singer and songwriter. He came to prominence as the frontman and lyricist of rock band the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. Since then ...

. The single was released on 4 December 2006. The title track was written by Morrissey and

Jesse Tobias Jesse Tobias (born April 1, 1972) is an American guitarist who is the lead guitarist and co-writer for Morrissey since 2004. Tobias first gained fame during a brief tenure with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1993, although he was replaced by Dave ...

. Released the day after Morrissey began a five date arena tour in the UK, the single performed respectably, considering it was the fourth off the album, peaking at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. Described by ''

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'' as "Mozza at his mic-lead whipping best", the track received largely positive reviews, with the ''

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'' awarding it a 5/5 mark and declaring the song "reminiscent of his early work with the Smiths, this is an excellent single." "A 12" picture disc of the track was released on 22 January 2007 which included all the

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s on one disc and was limited to 1000 copies.

Track listing

CD

# "I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" (Morrissey/

) # "Sweetie-Pie" (Morrissey/Michael Farrell) # "I Want the One I Can't Have" (live Royal Albert Hall 2002) (Morrissey/

Johnny Marr Johnny Marr (born John Martin Maher, 31 October 1963) is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous ...

) # "I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" (Video)

7" #1

# "I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" # "Speedway" (live Royal Albert Hall 2002) (Morrissey/

Boz Boorer Martin James "Boz" Boorer (born 19 May 1962 in Edgware, Middlesex, England) is an English guitarist and producer most known for his work founding the new wave rockabilly group the Polecats; and later for his work as a co-writer, guitarist and m ...

)

7" picture disc

# "I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" # "Late Night Maudlin Street" (live Royal Albert Hall 2002) (Morrissey/

Stephen Street Stephen Brian Street (born 29 March 1960 in Hackney, London) is an English music producer best known for his work with The Smiths, The Cranberries and Blur. Street collaborated with Morrissey on his debut album ''Viva Hate'' following the spl ...

)

12"

# "I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" # "Sweetie-Pie" # "I Want the One I Can't Have" (live Royal Albert Hall 2002) # "Speedway" (live Royal Albert Hall 2002) # "Late Night Maudlin Street" (live Royal Albert Hall 2002)

Chart positions

Musicians

: voice *

: guitar *

: guitar (only on studio tracks) *

Alain Whyte Alain Gordon Whyte (pronounced Alan) (born 3 July 1967) is an English musician, songwriter, composer and singer. He was Morrissey's main songwriting partner and guitarist between 1991 and 2007. Prior to 1991, Whyte previously been in the bands ...

: guitar * Gary Day: bass * Michael Farrell: keyboard (only on studio tracks) *

Matt Chamberlain Matthew Chamberlain (born April 17, 1967) is an American session musician, drummer, producer and songwriter. Biography Life and career Chamberlain was born in San Pedro, California on April 17, 1967. He began learning how to play the drums ...

: drums (only on studio tracks) *

Dean Butterworth Dean may refer to: People * Dean (given name) * Dean (surname), a surname of Anglo-Saxon English origin * Dean (South Korean singer), a stage name for singer Kwon Hyuk * Dean Delannoit, a Belgian singer most known by the mononym Dean Titles * ...

: drums (only on live tracks) *

Kristeen Young Kristeen Young (born 1975) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Young began playing piano as a child. She has released seven studio albums. Young has also sung with several artists including David Bowie ...

: backing vocals (on Sweetie-Pie)

External links

NME reviewThe "official" Morrissey MySpace page
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