The Smiths were one of the most revered English bands of the 1980s. Their songs were original and witty. This book contains stories about Smiths songs and the people to whom they meant so much. There are true stories of brief encounters set to the tune of How Soon Is Now, of foolish actions in rhythm with This Charming Man and broken hearts set to the sound of Reel Around the Fountain. Here are tales of what it meant to be young and living during the 1980s, as told by numerous twenty and thirtysomething men and women. The stories range from funny to sad.