Dessa and Cecil Otter of Doomtree - "Little Mercy"

I've long been a fan of the Minneapolis collective Doomtree. So with the recent release of Cecil Otter's 'Dear Echo' EP it was time to finally post this gem from the Doomtree album 'No Kings' released in 2011. You could say this song "Little Mercy" is Cecil Otter with the help of his colleagues, but it's more than that. When Doomtree work together - they truly are a collective in every sense of the word. This live version of "Little Mercy", also featuring Dessa, is more than proof that hip-hop has come a long way.

The obscure Smiths trilogy (Part 3) When Sandie Shaw played the role of Morrissey

Morrissey was a huge fan of Sandie Shaw and he and Johnny Marr had discussed having her record "I Don't Owe You Anything" and in 1984, after some initial scepticism from Sandie Shaw, it became a reality. They also recorded "Hand in Glove" as the B-side, which was reversed at her request. It even charted in the UK but for some reason it was quite obscure down here in New Zealand.
On the video from 1984 on Channel Four's 'Earsay' show - Sandie Shaw seems to be relishing the singing role with the Smiths and does a brilliant Morrissey impersonation. The only things missing are the flowers.

The obscure Smiths trilogy (Part 2) The Smiths on another Kids TV show

Here we have The Smiths on another children's television show, this time it's S.P.L.A.T. They jump on a bus and head to Kew Gardens where they happen to meet up with Sandie Shaw. She sings their most obscure song "Jeane" with Johnny Marr on guitar.
I'm sure youtube exists for these moments alone.

The obscure Smiths trilogy (Part 1) The Smiths interviewed by children.

Some time in 1984 The Smiths, or members Morrissey and Johnny Marr to be precise, appeared on a children's television show called Data Run. The kids asked some questions and there was a bit of singing from all involved. Slightly awkward but otherwise hilarious... especially when Morrissey tells the kids how much he hated kids when he was at school.