Ian Astbury...looking and sounding like a combo of Jim Morrison, Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, and Scott Weiland all rolled into one terrific lead singer.

@AB-nc7vv

2 жыл бұрын

And a hint of some John Mellencamp moves

@brainscott8198

2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-nc7vv yes...lol...mixed w a little Axl Rose

@slobodanstojanovic8952

2 жыл бұрын

Axl Rose a little bit too.

@Txelfosh

2 жыл бұрын

No distingo a ninguno . Astbury tiene una voz totalmente suya.

@chat099

2 жыл бұрын

Legend.

One of those rare songs that you never get tired of hearing.

@tabithadebolt1708

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, so true. A masterpiece !

@kevinhancock9475

3 жыл бұрын

Memorable!

@beenderedonedat

2 жыл бұрын

True. First heard it at 13, came back at 42

@aquariusstarchild5156

2 жыл бұрын

I was a fan of the cult back in the day. But I did my have any mates that were .this track is so cool never get bored of hearing them

@Stu-SB

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and stick it on at a club.. the whole place erupts

I don't listen to The Cult often, but when I do, my neighbors do too.

@MochiColorsZanos

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfaoooooo 🤣🤣🤣

@jeffsizer6472

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah good on ya

@jamiparrish8806

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@williamsmith8790

3 жыл бұрын

Mine are right now

@juniormendoza657

3 жыл бұрын

Hey the same here and when the cops show up telling me there has been a noise complaint I tell the cops that's not even loud it gets louder

These guys rocked. Man those were the days. No one will ever make music this good again. One of the most exiting times to be alive they were.

@goldenhourkodak

3 жыл бұрын

Piss off, boomer. I've heard lots of good music made recently. What a dumb thing to say.

@TheSlickoify

3 жыл бұрын

Ok Bob...

@369jones6

3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. The 1980s were magical.

@seant2808

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenhourkodak No reason to get personal. Try using supporting facts instead of just flaming others.

@civlyzed

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenhourkodak So us boomers can't express opinions without offending someone. Snowflake.

Billy Duffy has one of the most distinct tones for a guitarist. very underrated

@RichM0410

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@petechampoux8664

3 жыл бұрын

Dude is awesome

@mikes.1882

3 жыл бұрын

Almost can pull off a Danny Joe Brown

@weirdshibainu

3 жыл бұрын

@@catnoir-a-saurus He's respected. Just not as well known when people start talking about guitarists.

@rickg8015

3 жыл бұрын

Surprised to find out a few years ago he’s one Morrisey’s good friends early on before their careers took off.. I figured it would only be Marr because of the guitar connection..

Bill Duffy was a riff-machine, and one of the most under rated guitarists of all time. 🎸 🔥

@James-wj8eq

6 ай бұрын

A ten yr old could play the riff in this particular song...

@CPDutch

5 ай бұрын

@@James-wj8eqsome comments are not worth making, but a dick will make them anyway…..

@etherashe5164

Ай бұрын

Who under-rates him? I sure as hell don't.

@etherashe5164

Ай бұрын

@@James-wj8eq That's BS. You mean a 10-year-old Jimi Hendrix?

This song is still the shit. Loved it in 1985, love it still. Wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@intrepidvirgo938

3 жыл бұрын

No doubt about it

@scottc.5142

3 жыл бұрын

The best song of the 80s .... #1

@zzzzxxxx341

3 жыл бұрын

It runs through my veins! 💪👍

@peterflynn7083

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best ever by far

@jgreenjeans

3 жыл бұрын

I said the exact same words to a co-worker today!

This one was always at the top of my listening list in the 80s and still is, even now. I just turned 57 and still can't listen to it without starting to dance to it. Great song, so upbeat, so beautiful and so uplifting. Great music is truly timeless and ageless, so listening to it never goes out of style. Thank you for great music and great memories.

@richardyoung5173

9 ай бұрын

Saw them play at The Rainbow in 86 with the opening act The Divinyls. One best shows I've ever seen . Still have their first album to this day. Soon as I heard She Sells Sanctuary on the radio , I stopped at the 1st record store to buy it. The 80s were freaking awesome .....Peace. Forgot to mention , The Rainbow was in Denver , CO... .

@E_Stormborn

7 ай бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@thetruth3462

5 ай бұрын

Same here 😂

@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com

Ай бұрын

Me turned 58 already. Saw them first time in London, then after military service in Finland 1986. Then later in many places around the globe. One of the greatest bands ever.

Cannot emphasize what a game-changer this song was when it came out. At the time rock was divided between synthetic new wave and big-hair metal. And the two sides seldom mixed. This song bridged the gap.

@pistol3836

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment! My thoughts exactly!

@tonyme7426

2 жыл бұрын

You forget NWOBH, Thrash, Black and Death Metal. Punk was also still around. The 80s were great to be alive in.

@toddsmith8658

2 жыл бұрын

This is correct.

@rudim1467

2 жыл бұрын

The Cult is in their own exceptional category. I'm 57 now and have rocked hard with the band since I was 19 in 1984. No other band gives me the high

@Dcyingrphnz

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't say the same, there was so much different rock in the 80s it's just the matter of looking for that music. The Cult was just a band that managed to help push gothic rock into the mainstream.

One of those songs that still makes you drive too fast.

@dsan5825

3 жыл бұрын

OMG! I know!

@dormantsuperhero

3 жыл бұрын

True!

@jussitikkuri6991

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think the cops would be very sympathetic to that excuse.. but ya never know. 🚨

@Bongo138

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Love removal machine, especially the last part, is another license loser 😁

@footieloose5109

2 жыл бұрын

Just drove along Miami oceanfront in a Mustang and this blaring out.

Man I sure miss the 80's life was simply fun.

@dac545j

3 жыл бұрын

It was OK after Atari came in.

@tonybp

3 жыл бұрын

Best decade ever. Simpler more noble times, original music, tv shows, movies... there was this sense of wonder about technology (with the Walkmans, for example) as opposed to now that everything is taken for granted; a sense of comradery with everybody getting along, more face to face time, etc... good times.

@gwilson5230

3 жыл бұрын

Yep , Was A Great Era ..Miss it .

@ROOKTABULA

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonybp "Simpler more noble times, " Obviously you didn't live thru the 80s because it was ANYTHING but.

@stpracecar6729

3 жыл бұрын

YES! The best decade for life...

The album Love is a perfect fusion between new wave and hard rock. One of the best albums from the 80 s

@chrismacdonald4570

3 жыл бұрын

Word

@tammyhall1783

3 жыл бұрын

Sexiest man ever!!!

@jplew138

3 жыл бұрын

Truth 👊

@Andrew_John_

3 жыл бұрын

Not so much new wave, but rock with an English 80's alternative influence.

@fafafofo2

3 жыл бұрын

I think Electric is one of the best albums of the 80s.

We still play this song VERY loud at house parties with mates. It is still one of the best tunes ever to jump around to. Brilliant then. Still brilliant now!

The 80s was the age of cross genders, punk, rock, hairbands, excellent movies, etc etc, where is that damn time machine when I need it!?!?

@curupirauirapuru3368

3 жыл бұрын

Cross gender was 70's age not 80'

@bentley85

2 жыл бұрын

@@curupirauirapuru3368 I agree. However, it did extend to the 1980's too.

Also one of the best looking, stylized bands ever.

One of the most underrated bands in the world!

@michaelairley2015

3 жыл бұрын

haha! They have one good song.

@franktaylor7978

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Airley they have too many to count. The entire Love album is excellent. Like every single song.

@randyo.3617

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck yes, for sure!

@anon8095

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Airley, yep, they are suitably rated

@shaunusmaximus6399

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated, the most overrated word on KZread

Pure unadulterated rock. The most underrated band ever. It still amazes that when I put their music at a party or hanging out, somebody says something like "Oh I love that song!... who plays it?"... sigh.

They’re lip syncing/playing to the album track and Ian is still so captivating that I don’t care. He was amazing. Mesmerizing. Looking back on the 80’s, one of my favorite things was that we never said “what the hell are they wearing?”. Everyone wore what they wanted, the more outrageous the better, and the fashion was just part of the overall 80’s ambiance. We didn’t care who you were sleeping with or who you voted for and we sure as hell didn’t pose for our own camera half the night. I wish we could go back and grab a little bit of that and drag into the now.

@alcap6145

3 жыл бұрын

So well said.

@lavonneambrosi8419

2 жыл бұрын

I drove 800 miles to watch Ian Astbury dance. They opened for Metallica. As soon as The Cult left the building so did we. No regrets!

Ian has to be one of the best frontman ever!

Ian Astbury has a superb voice. There's a reason he toured with Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek of the Doors.

@etherashe5164

Ай бұрын

I didn't think that ever happened because of legal troubles with Jim Morrison's family.

@dd-nv6sw

Ай бұрын

@@etherashe5164 It's a well known tour. Google it.

Great band, great front man lots of charisma. He’s got it whatever it is.

Been getting speeding tickets since the 80s thanks to this song. Don’t regret a one. ‘Welcome to the layer cake, son’.

@omegagavin

3 жыл бұрын

Every time this song pops up I’m suddenly going 30 over. Cops should take that into consideration.

@intrepidvirgo938

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed...like you stole it

One of the best songs ever! Realy great! 💀🤘

@jorgefrias4085

3 жыл бұрын

@Todd Leslie Absolutely! 👍

@jamestoner446

3 жыл бұрын

And the video quality is great too, more please!

Best song to come out of the entire 1980’s

2021 and this sound, that voice is impossible to compare.

Mr. Mark Brzezicki from Big Country on drums. Great drummer.

@suicidewatch4739

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best!

@alanwhite7912

3 жыл бұрын

He was in the video too.

@DDandrums

3 жыл бұрын

It's Nigel Preston on that song. They sacked him and got Mark to record the rest of the album and mime on the video.

@mrsose1872

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best, 80's super group: Mark Brzezicki on drums, Mark King on bass... you fill in the rest

@andrewduckett584

3 жыл бұрын

One of the greats

I must have listened to this one song at least a thousand times over and over again off my cassette in the 80s. Sure miss those days when rock music had such a pure perfect sound.

@afmartin2734

2 жыл бұрын

The 80s were terrible for rock. It was one hit wonders, few real rock bands, hair metal and bubble gum pop with some early hip hop and rap. The 70s and 90s had the rock bands. The Cult were an 80s exception.

during my very short marriage my ex husband's best friend showed up with a cassette tape in his hand. He said this was an awesome band. I snatched that tape out of his hand and this was the first song I heard. He never got the tape back. It's been my all-time favorite band to this day. And I love this bassist. When he plays the scales in Edie gets me everytime

@le_th_

3 жыл бұрын

Ugh, I hated people like you who stole cassettes, albums and/or CDs. Go buy your own damn stuff and quit stealing other people's.

One of the best rock songs ever!So powerful and terrific vocals

Damn, what a performance! Still solid even 38 years later! ❤

If it weren't for TOTP we wouldn't have so much footage of musicians half pretending to mime to their studio tracks. It's always hilarious and rather sweet.

@RosieHarp

9 ай бұрын

The Old Grey Whistle Test was a 100 times better

On a trip to London in 1985 and I walked into the Virgin Record store, I believe on Oxford Street and this was blasting over the store speakers. Unforgettable moment.

This must be one of the greatest rock tracks of all time the upbeat pace and sheer energy , the perfect blend and interplay of maestro's Jamie with the bass Fender and magic Billy with that famous Gretsch semi-acoustic is totally unrivalled , not a chord or note out of place , spot-on timing , in accord and to highlight Ian's meaningful lyrics , made more poignant by present times .Daren't play this super track too much when I'm driving my Integra Type R , it really gets the " Wild Child " going , love to get a reply from one of the band. , make my year , best wishes , love , Natasha

Still smashing it in 2024. Long Live the Cult.

The Cult is an iconic band with Timeless songs

Saw The Cult play at Cardiff Uni just after "Love " was released. After an hour in the moshpit, I had bruises in places I didn't even know existed! They were the dog's wotsits, they really were. Whenever I hear "Rain", "Revolution", "Brother Wolf...", I am taken back to those carefree days. 😊👍

When I listen to The Cult, so do my neighbors....😂

@mauricepeck1450

Жыл бұрын

Me Too!!!!

@shanecochran1969

11 ай бұрын

@@mauricepeck1450 yes indeed 💯👍💯

What a great Banger and great appearance by the Cult! So much style they had back then! I still rock out to this song and you can dance to it! The Cult are one of my favorite Bands ever! Thanks! 👏🏻🎸😎

I'll never forget the first time I saw The Cult. Back in the 80's there was this new network called FOX. It had cutting edge shows like Married... with Children and The Simpsons. It also had a talk show or two. I think one of them was Arsenio Hall Show and I'm pretty certain The Cult showed up on that show and I just happened to be watching. I was blown away instantly by the energy and the look. I couldn't think of anyone that looked like them and they just jammed and they jammed hard. I have been a die-hard Cult fan ever since. They are one of my favorite bands of all time.

My favorite song from The Cult.

I remember hearing this song for the first time in 1985 while in high school and I was blown away! Flash forward 35+ years later, I am still blown away by this awesome tune! Well, that what happens when a song is "Timeless"!

A Strong spirit conquers All. Never give up, this song is proof of how good it is to be alive.

@robertcjonesesq8241

Жыл бұрын

Nicely put Tom

Father's day 2021...time to skool my son ...she sells sanctuary ....fire in your eyes...

Words simply cannot express how much I love this track.

@jumpinjojo

3 жыл бұрын

chello70 Well try.

@chello70

3 жыл бұрын

@@jumpinjojo I love this track.

1985...the greatest year of the greatest decade.

What a masterpiece of rock !

I LOVE this song and this is my favorite "She Sells Sanctuary" video. Ian looks so gorgeous and sexy and I love his voice. He has the perfect singing voice. I love the band too. They are all in sync and that makes a perfect band.

What an incredible, blood pumping, timeless song. Just the best.

One of best 80's guitar riffs and not from a metal band. Fairly simple but lovely use of effects for that tone.

@mattbarbarich3295

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing debut album but love the couple metal albums the Cult did after esp' Electric', monster riffs throughout that would make AC/DC blush.

The most recognizable voice in music, there is no mistaking Ian

@abelmontalvo4052

3 жыл бұрын

Just like Ozzy Osbourne

This is one song I never get tired of

Love The Guitar works of Billy Duffy so Signature and the howling vocals of Ian is just so haunting

@eltonazo

2 жыл бұрын

Specially 1:39 awesome riff of billy amd the back ground of ian amazing, he was only 23

This song remains utterly irresistible. Love it.

Brings me back to their 85 live show in San Francisco. Talented up-and-coming LA band Guns n’ Roses opened for them.

It never hurts for a band to look good!

Best microphone dancer ever

@nancycoffman5707

2 жыл бұрын

Ian can really work a microphone for sure. He is so sexy!!!

He was so pretty ♡

Even though it’s lip-synched this is still a great clip because they are still performing and are so stylish. Great song and video! Thanks to whoever uploaded this! 👏🏻😎 The World Drags me down! True then and even more now! Can you find me Sanctuary? I must find a place to hide. Can you give me soft Asylum? I can’t make it anymore. The man is at the door🚪.-JM

OMG! One of the best songs EVER!

The very 1st time I heard this song I was hooked ! never heard anything else like em

I never EVER tire of this incredible iconic song! Big love always for THE CULT!

I was so lucky to see The Cult in the mid & late 1980s ... Just loved them; their music is still as great as when it first came out ~ 🖤 🎶 🖤 🎶 🖤

This particular song is my every day pre-work out at the gym ,The Cult one of my favorite bands from the golden era, perfect sounds and incredible style of lan Asbury..man dude sound just like jim morrison..💯💥

seen them 4 times....and every time they got better

One of my favorite dance songs ever!!!

Great Tune!!!

Heck Yeah! Heck Yeah! I graduated in the 80's. I'm dancing right now like a Banshee! Going to the Top. (Update from His Wife.) He pulled something, passed out, and fell off the roof. They think he will be fine.

Oh he's definitely the 1980s version of Jim Morrison there's absolutely no doubt about it this dude kicks ass

Great positive and illuminating energy naturally from the cult ! 🐃👑

This is an absolute blaster!

You gotta love how the shows made everybody lip sync to their own music back in the 80’s instead of just doing a live set. You’d think we’d have all picked up on the album perfect performance, but we never did. Great stuff!

@johngerber9364

3 жыл бұрын

I also noticed..

GREAT SONGWRITING! The guitar and vocs are perfect together!

Remember this was a low chart entry. The Cult were virtually unknown. However rather than disappear the following week, it slowly crept up the charts. It was a good song & the Radio 1 DJ's liked it. This TOTP performance pushed the song up to it's peak of 15. This was in the days when Radio 1 & the Top 40 mattered a bit.

@pamharris6050

3 жыл бұрын

They lasted a good 30+ years later

This is the best song of the 80s...#1 ...

I remember this being on totp 1985. Sat there with my VHS video to record it. It had big piano keys on it and the eject was like a jack in a box lol.

@DOMSKYTRANCE

3 жыл бұрын

I had a sanyo Betamax top loader for that one. Was so big I lived in it

I love his look...hes gorgeous.I listened to this band for years...

No one was cooler than Ian then - I still tie scarves to my belt every time I go on a night out!

@lauraarcher6996

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you look really cool!!😜

@JCridford

3 жыл бұрын

@@lauraarcher6996 That really depends on your point-of-view :P

@lauraarcher6996

3 жыл бұрын

@@JCridford 🤣👍

I suppose MAYBE A COUPLE but who doesn’t love The Cult? Lol One of my fav bands!

Kick @$$ 90s rock tone in the 80s! Great song!!

The 80's .Hands down best music ever.

53 and still listen to the cult now they were one of my favorite bands 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

people overuse the term UNDERATED but this band absolutely is. the voice the look the hard driving melodies that still hold up in 2023 & beyond. UNDER FUCKING RATED!

This is one of those massively great songs that takes you back, I was 23 when this came out in 1985. What a time, what a song!

I miss the 80s.

Man this guy's rocked back in the day's! I still got this album!

I was working Kensington High Street Market when the Cult broke.. OMG the Goth Girls just loved them what a great band 🍁🇨🇦☘🕶👍

These guys should have been SO much bigger than they were. They had it all, really. Great sounds, great musicianship, a great look, a great name, a great guitarist, great hooks, a great singer. Not a lot ages well from that period... but the Cult / Love album certainly do.

I sure miss the 20th century!

What a song! In my top 10 rock tracks of all time.

Utterly brilliant - catch them in their pomp on TOTP Big Hits 1985 on Friday night BBC4 19th February 2024 - set the recorder! Utterly brilliant and the best ever band by a mile!

@michaelcarroll35

4 ай бұрын

oops i meant January!

Saw them a few years back in LA on Broadway.. The wife who never heard of them before.. thought they were just another 80's band.. She was ready for a Depeche mode sound.. When they came on stage.. And blasted hard Rock.. She was like WTF??!!.. I didn't know they were a hard rock band?.. I thought you said they were an 80's band?.. She was happy she met one of the actors from the tv series Fargo.. The Indian?.. Never watched that series. she sure did... The guy was nice enough to take a picture with her... See them in a club.. They are amazing..

@ownedbymykitty270

3 жыл бұрын

So did you wife like the show?!

@dresden67

3 жыл бұрын

@@ownedbymykitty270 well she knows who they are now.. Did she enjoy herself?.. She tells me .. As long as I enjoyed it.. then she's happy? .. Just a little.. lol

nothing better than a classic like this for us to animate here in Brazil. winter with 33 ° heat

@hansolo8965

3 жыл бұрын

Dude so true, and somehow in the summer it starts raining a lot and can actually get really cold

@surdinafishing

3 жыл бұрын

Curitiba 🤟🤟

@jeancastro112

3 жыл бұрын

Same here in Northeste kkk

@PatriciaRossi

3 жыл бұрын

Curitiba is burning like hell...

@eduardomarquesrodrigues7419

3 жыл бұрын

@@PatriciaRossi say that hell is colder than Araras-Sp

This song always puts me in good mood!

This was recorded a few months after my HS graduation. Class of 85!! A hell of a year in the middle of the best decade for live concerts.

Such a good looking band

@lucreziawalker1955

3 жыл бұрын

Such a good looking band!!

This is sweet perfection - a wonderfully engaging singer, highly skilled musicians and a driving beat that makes you want to hear more. :-)

Back when Rock n Roll still mattered. If this song doesn’t get you up off your feet and dancing then you better check your pulse because you might be dead! 😂 It’s still a killer groove and a banger! And I still love the Love album as well as Sonic Temple. 👏🏻😎

In 85 there was only one place to go to hear music that was real and genuine. College rock stations like WDRE in New York. It’s where I heard this song by the Cult. So many years later I still play it loud.

Fuck. If only the clock can tick backwards and somehow I am suddenly born in the 70's to enjoy the 80's. It's just I grew up in the 90's liatening to the 80's. Damn

@RosieHarp

9 ай бұрын

You needed to be born in the mid 60's to *really* enjoy the 80's as a young adult 🥳🎉🍾🎈👯‍♀️

That man was everything back in the day. Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger in one gorgeous package.

@ryanmichaelangelofavale5863

3 жыл бұрын

Seek Help my love

@ragnarlothbrok9133

3 жыл бұрын

I saw the Doors play in 2002 or so with Ian doing the singing. Ray and Robbie. No John. Legal battle. But it was a great show and Ian was awesome.

@nancycoffman5707

2 жыл бұрын

Ian blew Jim and Mick out of the water. He is his own man and he is one in a million. No one has his charisma or looks.