Morrissey closes Barcelona festival with nostalgic pop storm

Morrissey, the iconic frontman of The Smiths, delivered a night of pop nostalgia to close Barcelona's inaugural Festival Barts at the Poble Espanyol. The concert, which began slightly late, was marked by a fleeting summer storm but did not deter the sold-out crowd.

Emerging with "Billy Budd" and "I Just Want to See the Boy Happy," Morrissey, clad in an open black shirt and flowers, quickly moved through his set. He offered "The Youngest Was the Most Loved" and "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" before delving into new material like "Kerching Kerching" and a classic from The Smiths, "A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours."

"The world has ended, everything has ended," Morrissey declared before launching into "First of the Gang to Die," a song about a doomed protagonist. He then solicited song suggestions from the audience, ultimately choosing "Now My Heart Is Full." His latest work was represented by "Make-Up Is a Lie," followed by "Zoom Zoom the Little Boy."

As "How Soon Is Now?" elicited enthusiastic cheers, a summer storm briefly interrupted the performance. However, as the rain subsided, Morrissey presented "Notre-Dame" from his new album, followed by the solo hit "Everyday Is Like Sunday," showcasing his enduring appeal beyond The Smiths.