What Difference Does It Make?

Trust me #115 What Difference Does It Make by The SmithsNick Grimshaw played What Difference Does It Make? by The Smiths on his 6Music show last month. Hearing the song blasting out of my car speakers while driving through the rain caused me to appreciate it even more. I often get that feeling whenever I hear something on the radio, especially in the car. I immediately made a mental note to write a blog on the song.The Smith had formed less than 2-years previously, when Marr showed up at Morrissey's door in May 1982 to invite him to start a band. Marr was only 18 and aware of Morrissey (5-years older) through his book on the New York Dolls. The two got on and quickly set about recording some rough demos. They quickly created a spark and were on fire by January 1984 when What Difference Does It Make? was released the song as their 3rd single.Morrissey and MarrWhat Difference Does It Make? was first demo'd in December 1982. Marr and bass player Andy Rourke visited Rough Trade in London…