Crucial Track for January 7, 2026

"Cemetry Gates" by The Smiths

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What song makes you want to write poetry?

It'd have to be Cemetry Gates by The Smiths, in a flash. One of my favourite songs of theirs and a fairly obvious choice in this context. My feelings about the band have changed over the years, but this song stands as an example that at their best they were untouchable.