Because its title is both shocking and hilarious, "Girlfriend in a Coma" is perhaps the most famous – and most scandalous – of all songs recorded by the Smiths. It's because of that shock, hilarity and scandal that the song deserves celebration on the 30th anniversary of its August 10th, 1987 release.
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This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: The Smiths: The Open Secret of ‘Girlfriend in a Coma’