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- Sep 25, 2024
15:29 PM#286--Best Opening Tracks -- When it was released, Rolling Stone described the track as: …a portrayal of one man’s reflexive drinking done with a steady sway of drumming, interlocking guitars and Smith’s all-out singing, which grows wilder and “sicker” as he “clutches another glass.” The chord changes in the chorus accentuate the state of mind of the protagonist, who keeps “pouring it down.” Here are the powerful lyrics: genius.com -- Watch a riveting live performance in France in 2012: www.youtube.comLarry Mizell, Jr. - Jun 16, 2023
9:07 AMIn 1992, Rolling Stone described the track as: …a portrayal of one man’s reflexive drinking done with a steady sway of drumming, interlocking guitars and Smith’s all-out singing, which grows wilder and “sicker” as he “clutches another glass.” The chord changes in the chorus accentuate the state of mind of the protagonist, who keeps “pouring it down.” -- See a live version of this masterpiece: www.youtube.com - Apr 21, 2023
7:16 AMHappy 64th birthday to Robert Smith, born on April 21, 1959. Here he is introducing The Cure's first ever video - "10:15 on a Saturday Night" (Isn't he young?!): bit.ly - Apr 21, 2022
7:10 AM30 years ago today The Cure released their ninth studio album, Wish, which features their hit single “Friday I’m In Love.” Wish would become the band’s highest-charting album, debuting at #1 in the UK and #2 in the US - Jul 14, 2016
6:03 AMGood morning! Today's Morning Show is inspired by Rolling Stone's poll of reader's 10 favorite The Cure songs. Take a gander at it, and then let us know what you think! www.rollingstone.com - Sep 19, 2012
10:32 AMListen to a documentary on The Cure as part of our 'Portraits Of Post-Punk' series. kexp.org