Whose first solo hit was Suedehead which reached No.5 in 1988?
Suedehead Suedehead "Suedehead" is the debut solo single by English singer Morrissey, released in February 1988. The single charted higher than any of the singles released by his former band the Smiths, entering the UK Singles Chart at No. 6 and then peaking at No. 5 the week after. "Suedehead" peaked at No. 2 in Ireland, No. 8 in New Zealand, and reached the Top 50 in Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia. The lead track was featured on Morrissey's debut album "Viva Hate" and the compilation album "Bona Drag", the latter of which also featured the B-side "Hairdresser on Fire". The
Suedehead Prince", Dean's favourite book. At the beginning of his album "Heartbreaker", Ryan Adams argues with David Rawlings about whether or not "Suedehead" is on "Viva Hate". "NME" gave the single 'Single of the Week 2' saying that "his vocals hit a pitch that turns your stomach with queasy delight. It makes you feel vulnerable and provokes emotions you've forgotten about." In the 1988 NME Year in Review the song was described as "The best No. 1 '88 never gave us". In a retrospective review for AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett described it as "a memorable number, with Street's subtle orchestrations carrying