First of the Gang to Die

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"First of the Gang to Die"

Single by Morrissey
from the album You Are the Quarry
Released	9th July 2004 (Ireland), 12th July 2004 (UK), 13th May 2004 (USA)
Format	7", 12", CD, DVD
Genre	Rock
Length	3:38
Label	Attack/Sanctuary
Writer(s)	Morrissey, Alain Whyte
Producer(s)	Jerry Finn
Chart positions
#6 (UK) #12 (USA Sales Chart) #20 (Sweden) #57 (Canada) #83 (Germany)
Morrissey singles chronology
"Irish Blood, English Heart" (2004)	"First of the Gang to Die" (2004)	"Let Me Kiss You" (2004)

"First of the Gang to Die" is the title of a song written by Morrissey from his 2004 album You Are the Quarry. It was released in July 2004 as the second single from the album. It was written by Morrissey along with Alain Whyte, the two being responsible for lyrics and music respectively. The song is thought widely to be a commentary on street crime and the fate it brings to those who participate in it. It was performed live by Morrissey on May 23rd, 2004, on Jools Holland's show, after a brief and awkward interview.

The single reached the number 6 spot in the UK singles chart, giving Morrissey two top hits in a row for the first time since The Last of the Famous International Playboys and Interesting Drug both reached the top ten in 1989.