"How Soon Is Now?" is a song by the English rock band The Smiths. It was released as a single in 1985 and is one of their most famous tracks. The song features distinctive sliding guitar riffs and has become iconic in alternative music. It was initially a B-side to the single "William, It Was Really Nothing," but gained considerable popularity in its own right. The track appeared on some editions of their album "Meat Is Murder" and prominently on the compilation album "Hatful of Hollow." The song’s lyrics deal with themes of alienation and longing, conveyed through Morrissey's evocative vocal delivery. "How Soon Is Now?" has been widely acclaimed and remains an enduring classic associated with The Smiths' legacy in 1980s British indie and alternative rock music.