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The Headmaster Ritual

From The Sound of The SmithsTrack 124:55

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"The Headmaster Ritual" is a track by The Smiths, from the album The Sound of The Smiths. The track is 4:55 long.

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From The Sound of The Smiths

4:55

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The Sound of The Smiths

7th November 2008

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