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California Son

California Son is the twelfth solo studio album by English singer Morrissey. Released on 24 May 2019 on the singer's label étienne and licensed on BMG, the album is a collection of cover versions. The single "Wedding Bell Blues", initially written and sung by Laura Nyro in 1966, featured Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day on backing vocals.

For the Californication episode, see List of Californication episodes.

California Son

24 May 2019

July–August 2018[1]

Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California[1]

40:08

étienne, BMG

Joe Chiccarelli

Recorded in 2018, the album was produced by Joe Chiccarelli, a frequent collaborator of Morrissey. California Son was released to generally mixed or average reviews.

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Background[edit]

In September 2018, photographs of Morrissey and American singer-songwriter LP were uploaded to the former's website Morrissey Central with a caption mentioning a "new album" and crediting LP as a collaborator on two tracks.[2] On 5 December 2018, the album title, California Son, its track list, and its producer, Joe Chiccarelli, were officially announced.[3] Chiccarelli had produced Morrissey's two previous studio albums World Peace Is None of Your Business and Low in High School. The release date of 24 May 2019 and the artwork were revealed in February 2019.[4]

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Promotion[edit]

Singles[edit]

"It's Over" featuring LP was released as a promotional single on 26 February 2019.[5] A promotional CD was released exclusively in France.[6]


"Wedding Bell Blues" featuring Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day was released as a single on 8 April 2019.[7] It was later made available as a yellow 7" vinyl on 10 May 2019, with an artwork designed by Morrissey using a still from the film Ride the Wild Surf (1964) showing Fabian.[8]

Live performances[edit]

From 2 May to 11 May 2019, Morrissey performed a seven-day Broadway residency at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater. The setlist included material from California Son.[9]


On 13 May 2019, Morrissey performed "Morning Starship" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[10] His appearance sparked controversy due to a pin he was wearing that depicted the logo of British far-right party For Britain.[11]

On the limited edition vinyl release, Ed Droste is incorrectly credited as Ed Drooste.

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Credits adapted from the liner notes.[1]


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