Released March 22, 1988 Genre Alternative rock Label HMV | Recorded Winter 1987 Length 3:55 | |
"Bengali in Platforms" is a Morrissey song from his debut album Viva Hate. It refers to a Bengali boy who is living in the UK, and trying, but failing, to fit in. The title for the song was penned in a "Smiths" session after guitarist Johnny Marr left the group, they were rehearsing with former Easterhouse member Ivor Perry.
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