"Pregnant for the Last Time" is a song 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 ...

, released as a non-album single in July 1991. This was the first time Morrissey worked with guitarist

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 ...

, who has consistently worked with him to this day. The single reached number 25 on the

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"Skin Storm" was originally written and performed by

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, while another B-side, "Cosmic Dancer", is a cover of a T. Rex song.

Critical reception

The single was described in ''

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'' as a "lovely little music hall ditty" and "far more sprightly and accessible than most of ''Kill Uncle''" in a very positive review.NME Pregnant for the Last Time Review
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wrote "The title track itself is very

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-glam, from the tribal drums to the heavy guitar twangs, though the curious lyric keeps it from being a Morrissey classic."

Live performances

The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 1991 ''Kill Uncle'' tour. He has not performed the song live since then.

Track listings

7-inch vinyl and cassette # "Pregnant for the Last Time" # "Skin Storm" (

cover) 12-inch vinyl and CD # "Pregnant for the Last Time" # "Skin Storm" (Bradford cover) # "Cosmic Dancer" ( T. Rex cover) (live in Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1 May 1991) # "Disappointed" (live in Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1 May 1991)

Personnel

* Morrissey – voice * Mark E. Nevin – guitar * Boz Boorer – guitar * Jonny Bridgwood – bass *

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– drums

Charts

References

External links

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Passions Just Like Mine
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pregnant For The Last Time Morrissey songs 1991 singles 1991 songs His Master's Voice singles Song recordings produced by Alan Winstanley Song recordings produced by Clive Langer Songs written by Morrissey Songs written by Mark Nevin