Our adorkable opera singer has finally got around to The Smiths

June 29, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 316 Views

Another weekend, another reaction video from Elizabeth Zharoff, the trained opera singer who didn’t get to listen to all the music we did growing up. On this edition of The Charismatic Voice, we see her reacting to The Smiths (finally!). What better place to star than “How Soon is Now?” (Via Rick J)

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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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