David Alice has a theory that singer/songwriter Morrissey predicted the death of Princess Diana…in 1986.
Alice points out links between The Smiths’ album The Queen is Dead and the life/death of Diana. For instance:
“For the album cover that makes the announcement that THE QUEEN IS DEAD, Morrissey chose a photo of a French man named Alain (actor Alain Delon).
Correspondingly, the very first public announcement of Princess Diana’s death will wind up being made by a French man named Alain (Doctor Alain Pavie).”
Now perhaps Mr. Alice can tell me what the &*%&# “Half a Person” is supposed to be about…
David Alice’s website: THE DIANA/MORRISSEY PHENOMENON
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I’ve seen the Morrisey/Diana site, and assumed it was in jest. No?
I wish. This guy is deadly (no pun) serious.
P.S. He’s terribly disappointed that Art Bell hasn’t returned his calls.
In answer to your question: “HALF A PERSON” is the B-Side to “THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT” the only Smiths single to be released exclusively to France, the country where Diana would die. The song has to do with the paparazzi. Read about it on the bottom half of this page: http://www.dianamystery.com/TQID9th_song.htm
Hmm. The lyrics to “There is a Light…” do seem to have some relevance, but I’m still not seeing what the Y could have to do with the papparazzi. (If “Half a Person” was actually about the papparazzi, the middle verses would correspond, wouldn’t they?)
Poor Bill Shankly – what an insult! He was the manager of Liverpool FC during the glory years. I'm from Liverpool and I detest football, but even I gasp at the ignorance here. Come on – try harder! There MUST be a linke between Diana and LFC. Let's see… She was Princess of WALES – Wales is 16 miles from Liverpool – yes, that's it!