I know right? That smile gets me every time I cant believe how cute he is I mean they're all cute actually not ugly at all the cure changed my life 🥰👍❤🙆♀️
Watching in 2018. This is just an interview yet Robert answers like he was composing a song. This guy is as intelligent and deep in real life as his lyricism in his songs.
@GOLDENFLY WARRIOR So I don’t understand the dude who called Chinese people sub-species, the one who defended Kevin Spacey for being a pedo, calling reggae “black supremacy” music, and also starting beef with Robert Smith for no real reason other than disliking him? Yeah, I guess imbeciles of a feather flock together. You can have fun with your Morrisey.
I think Simon is "dazzlingly" handsome but that's just my opinion haha..I mean when he is on stage, he does shine. His 80s bomb hair look good on his face too haha.
@quflos Well on the contrary, as soon as that laugh is heard Simon looks directly at Robert. I assume you think Robert is speaking when you faintly hear “can’t you see...” Which indeed does sound like him, but was still kind of faint. Then at 4:44 Simon grins at Robert just before that villain laugh is heard again, which means he’s possibly the one who was laughing like that. Anyway, this is a bit redundant; That laugh is just hilarious, I hope we can agree on that.
my guess would be Chris Parry, the band's manager. I've seen Robert Smith interviews for years and he has kind of a soft chuckle....never seen him completely lose it in laughter, not saying he doesn't or anything....I'm just saying that I've never seen him do that in an interview. I think Parry accompanied them on most early tours before they got super huge, so that's why I think it's him.
I love watching Simon fuck with Lol. I'm also fascinated with Smith's early interviews because you can tell he's had a very clear idea of what The Cure is, and where they are going. I also like watching the very serious, and highly opinionated young Robert. Such a brilliant person he is.
Robert Smith was angelic looking. I love their dark albums. Seventeen Seconds, Faith, and Pornography comprise the real dark gothic trilogy. DIsintegration is also awesome. Bloodflowers was pretty weak, but it had some moments. Also like their pop unless it goes too far like lovecats.
I think as time went on, Pornography was appreciated more. As it should be. That truly was an amazing album. It's a shame it happened during a rough time for the band. But it was the same with Disintegration and that is their best album ever. Edit: I agree, Bloodflowers was pretty weak. I really enjoyed the song Someday.
@@TMIATC yeah I kinda like The Loudest Sound and Where The Birds Always Sing. I agree Disintegration is their best album. Pornography is so dark and having lived through times like that, you can tell he must’ve actually been suicidal. It’s hard for me to listen to now because it will kind of drag me down into a depressed state. I love dark music like Elliott Smith and naturally I’m sort of a depressed person, but I noticed that even though it gives momentary comfort and makes you feel like you aren’t alone, it also reinforces your state of mind and it’s hard to get out of. So while I love a lot of dark music and albums, I have to kind of balance it out with mostly non-depressive stuff. I’ve gotten into jazz lately and oldies like Motown, girl groups, etc. I’m really into all different genres but within those genres I’m sort of picky. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that I’m an album guy. I think of a great album as an experience like a film or a book. But yeah I totally went off topic. I think their most underrated album is Faith. Seventeen Seconds is also underrated but I don’t think it’s as good as Faith. I just don’t the fast songs like Primary very much, but it does help vary the tempo.
1:37 Robert seems to be saying the exact same thing that people like John Lydon stated when they were starting out. They just do what they do; like it or not. I completely respect that.
They are so deep and literate, they had little idea how popular they were. It’s good to see how they were having fun and how light spirit they were in the front, but so down to hearth behind.
Oh Simon, love him! My sentiments as well how Robert talks about how the music charts are meaningless and how most people's taste in mainstream music is vile.
Ironic that their biggest selling album Disintegration sold just short of 3 million. They did not have to change their sound to please a mainstream audience.
This is really something: they toured Oz in 81 and this pops up after that + pre-Pornography, but that album was only ever toured in Europe and they imploded, so this must've been some whistlestop promo tour?
Survival demands bias and discrimination against behavior detrimental to its goal. According to Smith it's these subjugated behaviors - aspects of the personality, The Cure caters to. Lyrics to "Sinking" perfect example.
Hats off to them... Do you realize how hard it is to "not care" but deep down you do care, but not really? It payed off in the end trusting the feeling of not caring so much, just stick to the plan and hopefully the money comes. Fan since 1986.
The Cure is an excellent example of a band who can stay relevant and still ¨fit in¨ by never fitting in in the first place. Regardless of music trends from 1970-2022, theyve just kept on doing their own thing and being themselves. They never tried to ¨stay relevant¨ and make fools of themselves by flirting with nu metal, throwing in dubstep wobbles, or getting pop singers & rappers for cringey guest vocal bits. None of that nonsense. (Wish I could say the same for MADONNA!!!! ) Theyve always just been themselves, never feared getting older and by not *attempting* to stay relevant, they stayed a unique band that makes great music. So without even trying, they stay relevant.
I've heard afew of robert Smith's interviews and I still don't understand what he set out to achieve. The cure are an immensely popular band that have sold out countless tours world wide millions of albums sold but they don't want to be popular or they would like to be abit more under the radar like a really good underground band where its abit more hush hush. Maybe hes a guy who just really enjoyed making music and just happened to get noticed and he felt he had to carry on god knows. I love his music... I love more his pop rock upbeat stuff rather then his gloomy stuff just my taste he's a wonderful guitarist and has created some outstanding riffs but hes a confusing soul. Admired punk and the attitude of it all but didnt like it for its popularity and its uniform he doesn't like fashion trends and likes to be outside the box all the more his band is one of the most popular bands of all time.
@@thecakecadet8450 I guess he always wanted to have his own thing, like his own business. I remember Lol mentions something along these lines in his book. Robert had set in his mind to have his own band, own music. Robert never really liked being tagged either.
First time to see this interview despite being a fan of The Cure for 40 years, either it's very rare or I just missed seeing it previously. I got to learn something new about their personality, primarily that they all have a good sense of humor. Also Robert makes it sound like they deliberately wrote their lyrics and performed the music so that it would appeal to a small quirky part of the general population. I just I always thought their music was organically that way, as opposed to being intentional.
I've seen this before, but I know exactly what you mean. I've been a huge Cure fan since the 80's and I have been collecting Cure stuff for over 30 years. It's rare, but when I come across something I've never seen or heard it's like a treat. Sometimes though, I forgot that I've seen it before, it's the benefits of getting older. Cheers
@@JubeProductions Very true, nice to meet a fellow long time fan and would love to see your Cure collection. I was able to visit Sydney in the early 90's, The Cure had a concert there previously. There was still some awesome record stores, so I did a lot of walking and traveling visiting as many as possible. I was able to buy an autographed poster, a super rare CDi of Show if I recall correctly, and some very rare LP's from New Zealand, etc. It was neat seeing the Opera House, where they would later play Disintegration. Until now I usually listen to at least one song each day. Cheers
I looked so much like him in from 84-90 when i was young ,when FB started, I started posting pictures of him, and people would say "omg I remember that party " lmao
Still love Robert Smith and The Cure. He's still the boss. His voice is still UNIC and amazing. Friendly from France. Octobre 2020. We love you Robert 🖤☠👻🎤🎸🎼🎶😻💋
SO,..... after watching this three times and having worked for people in normal jobs for 5 years, worked for myself with two businesses(over a thirty year period), written thousands of songs lyrics(along the way) and many songs and jacked in one of those businesses in order to write, write, write and do the one thing i have always enjoyed, i have been doing this and collaborating with "unknowns"(NEW discovery's) and have released many songs with many more releases to come, and i ask myself and others, would this be classed as success? Probably not(in some folk's eyes or opinion), but i've kept it real and NEVER been told what to write along the way. If that's not success, what the hell is?...ohhh...and sold a few copies of songs along the way. I think THE CURE are an amazing success and a a pretty amazing band...other bands have split along the way. Staying together has to be success(or at least driving the band forward). I, for one, salute you lads and long may your lives and creativity flourish for Joe Public to listen to and enjoy. RESPECT, SONIC FOXX, SONIC FOXX MUSIC.
I'm really glad I'm getting into early cure right now. Always loved that song Burn he did for the crow, love that song. Everytime one of their songs pops up the radio it almost feels like a classic than just another re player like bullshit GnR or motley crue lol
When The Cure lost Lol Tolhurst, it lost it's soul. Ever since his absence, The Cure became exactly what they always said they didn't want to become - boring, old "rock stars"...
That's kind of true, but Disintegration was their masterpiece, and Lol barely lifted a finger for that album. Wish was pretty good. Bloodflowers was good. They didn't completely lose their soul.
im so miserably in love with young robert
Me too❤❤
Aren’t we all
same here 😔🤙
yeah 😔❤
Hhhhh😭
it’s crazy how robert’s lovely voice hasn’t change a bit over the years
I know Its so crazy
Seriously it's astounding
totally
A blessing
It seriously has not!
Little did they know that Disintegration was going to sell way more than 3 million copies... what a humble bunch they are.
It didn't sell more than 3 million
@@michaelsuder486 you’re right.. it has sold 4 million
Robert is so adorable I love the ribbon in his hair lol
I do tooo :)))
robert's so cute i love his personality and writing so so much
I know right? That smile gets me every time I cant believe how cute he is I mean they're all cute actually not ugly at all the cure changed my life 🥰👍❤🙆♀️
Who else agrees?🙂👌🤔😍
that smile 😌
🙃👌
yessss
Watching in 2018. This is just an interview yet Robert answers like he was composing a song. This guy is as intelligent and deep in real life as his lyricism in his songs.
Reminds me of Morrissey tbh
@Hannah G But Morrisey is an imbecile so there’s a difference.
@@hannahg8439 morrissey wouldn't like to hear that 😂😂
@@USMCLP Apparently YOU know nothing about Morrissey or comprehend where he's coming from. Morrissey is BRILLIANT!!
@GOLDENFLY WARRIOR So I don’t understand the dude who called Chinese people sub-species, the one who defended Kevin Spacey for being a pedo, calling reggae “black supremacy” music, and also starting beef with Robert Smith for no real reason other than disliking him?
Yeah, I guess imbeciles of a feather flock together. You can have fun with your Morrisey.
That was the aesthetically most consistent era in their career.
At 0:55 Roberts face after criticizing the general taste was adorable and priceless🤣
🎯🎯🎯🎯💯💯😆😆😆💥
robert was (and still is!) just such a lovely boy. down to his demeanour and his voice. seems so very sweet and self aware, i really admire him
Hes not a boy anymore. Hes an old man
"we're just too ugly" yeah that point is slightly undermined if you look at Simon just as Lol is saying that
and by 'slightly' i mean completely.
Yeah, ok, Lol's not the best looking guy, but Robert and Simon?? Robert's adorable, and Simon's dead sexy!
@Biscuit yep they all look enviably cool here
I think Simon is "dazzlingly" handsome but that's just my opinion haha..I mean when he is on stage, he does shine. His 80s bomb hair look good on his face too haha.
they're all looking soooooooooooooo goood here!!
young robert is the sweetest thing ever I love him
4:33 LMAO is that Robert laughing like a damn super villain?
Wow was that Robert I thought it was Simon
@quflos You could be right chief. But that laugh sounds very similar to his voice.
@quflos Well on the contrary, as soon as that laugh is heard Simon looks directly at Robert. I assume you think Robert is speaking when you faintly hear “can’t you see...” Which indeed does sound like him, but was still kind of faint.
Then at 4:44 Simon grins at Robert just before that villain laugh is heard again, which means he’s possibly the one who was laughing like that.
Anyway, this is a bit redundant; That laugh is just hilarious, I hope we can agree on that.
my guess would be Chris Parry, the band's manager. I've seen Robert Smith interviews for years and he has kind of a soft chuckle....never seen him completely lose it in laughter, not saying he doesn't or anything....I'm just saying that I've never seen him do that in an interview. I think Parry accompanied them on most early tours before they got super huge, so that's why I think it's him.
it's not him you can literally hear him speak when the laugh is there, not sure what he's saying though
I was distracted by Robert’s adorable white ribbon and always by his lovely voice. All looking so sexy to.
@@patrickr6505 make it a trio
catherine bonanno I need to clean myself after reading the replies.
I love watching Simon fuck with Lol. I'm also fascinated with Smith's early interviews because you can tell he's had a very clear idea of what The Cure is, and where they are going. I also like watching the very serious, and highly opinionated young Robert. Such a brilliant person he is.
He’s so baby girl here for no reason
you are sooo funnyyy
Robert Smith was angelic looking. I love their dark albums. Seventeen Seconds, Faith, and Pornography comprise the real dark gothic trilogy. DIsintegration is also awesome. Bloodflowers was pretty weak, but it had some moments. Also like their pop unless it goes too far like lovecats.
I get what you are saying but maybe it is not so much a compromise as it is a natural evolution of their writing.
Bloodflowers was amazing though! I guess that my opinion though and you’ve got yours so
@@SavBear-025 frr i love bloodflowers i think it's one of their best haha
I think as time went on, Pornography was appreciated more. As it should be. That truly was an amazing album. It's a shame it happened during a rough time for the band. But it was the same with Disintegration and that is their best album ever.
Edit:
I agree, Bloodflowers was pretty weak. I really enjoyed the song Someday.
@@TMIATC yeah I kinda like The Loudest Sound and Where The Birds Always Sing. I agree Disintegration is their best album. Pornography is so dark and having lived through times like that, you can tell he must’ve actually been suicidal. It’s hard for me to listen to now because it will kind of drag me down into a depressed state. I love dark music like Elliott Smith and naturally I’m sort of a depressed person, but I noticed that even though it gives momentary comfort and makes you feel like you aren’t alone, it also reinforces your state of mind and it’s hard to get out of. So while I love a lot of dark music and albums, I have to kind of balance it out with mostly non-depressive stuff. I’ve gotten into jazz lately and oldies like Motown, girl groups, etc. I’m really into all different genres but within those genres I’m sort of picky. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that I’m an album guy. I think of a great album as an experience like a film or a book. But yeah I totally went off topic. I think their most underrated album is Faith. Seventeen Seconds is also underrated but I don’t think it’s as good as Faith. I just don’t the fast songs like Primary very much, but it does help vary the tempo.
1:37 Robert seems to be saying the exact same thing that people like John Lydon stated when they were starting out. They just do what they do; like it or not. I completely respect that.
A punk and post punk attitude
Back when someone would spend 30 minutes making their hair look like they just rolled outta bed
i do that every day :'D
it's the carefully couldn't care less look
beautiful and absolutely humble man....never knew he would reach so many hearts.
why this started to be my comfort video on TH-cam
So hot. Even hotter without makeup. Simon was so hot too. Love these guys. I wish we could go back in time. Where did life go. Why do I suck?
Probably the same reason why I lick. Good luck.
I'm sure you don't suck
They are so deep and literate, they had little idea how popular they were. It’s good to see how they were having fun and how light spirit they were in the front, but so down to hearth behind.
Robert is sharp, witty & gorgeous.
Lol is cool & composed.
Simon is just nurturing his fringe.
You think hes gorgeous? Hes an old man
robert is so cute i just can't
When I think of the Cure, these are the first three that come to mind.
The cure is a really great unique band.
I’m absolutely in love with him here.
Lol's speaking voice is absolutely amazing
It's funny how the camera lingers a bit on the cig.
Oh Simon, love him! My sentiments as well how Robert talks about how the music charts are meaningless and how most people's taste in mainstream music is vile.
Baby Simon is precious.
thewarriorangel oh yeah...
Ironic that their biggest selling album Disintegration sold just short of 3 million. They did not have to change their sound to please a mainstream audience.
"I can't imagine selling 3 million albums"....lol...oh just wait Robert,,you will, you will!!
F'n Awesome ! Love this era of the band as a trio....
This is really something: they toured Oz in 81 and this pops up after that + pre-Pornography, but that album was only ever toured in Europe and they imploded, so this must've been some whistlestop promo tour?
@@damianb2374 This was recorded in England.
robert smith is literally so fine
Can't stop watching this interview, thanks so much for uploading it, pure treasure 😍
Robert's smile is so cute...
Robert's just cute
ikrrrrrighttt
Robert... always a honest child lmao
RS drops some relevant knowledge at 2:09 ... he woke af wow
Survival demands bias and discrimination against behavior detrimental to its goal. According to Smith it's these subjugated behaviors - aspects of the personality, The Cure caters to. Lyrics to "Sinking" perfect example.
Thanks so much for uploading this. It's lovely.
Lol was always really great! I could listen to him speaking all day...
Hats off to them... Do you realize how hard it is to "not care" but deep down you do care, but not really? It payed off in the end trusting the feeling of not caring so much, just stick to the plan and hopefully the money comes. Fan since 1986.
We shoukd remain young forever😭 they were so hot.
HA! "I don't see us really selling 3 million records..."
The Cure is an excellent example of a band who can stay relevant and still ¨fit in¨ by never fitting in in the first place.
Regardless of music trends from 1970-2022, theyve just kept on doing their own thing and being themselves. They never tried to ¨stay relevant¨ and make fools of themselves by flirting with nu metal, throwing in dubstep wobbles, or getting pop singers & rappers for cringey guest vocal bits. None of that nonsense. (Wish I could say the same for MADONNA!!!! )
Theyve always just been themselves, never feared getting older and by not *attempting* to stay relevant, they stayed a unique band that makes great music. So without even trying, they stay relevant.
I've heard afew of robert Smith's interviews and I still don't understand what he set out to achieve. The cure are an immensely popular band that have sold out countless tours world wide millions of albums sold but they don't want to be popular or they would like to be abit more under the radar like a really good underground band where its abit more hush hush.
Maybe hes a guy who just really enjoyed making music and just happened to get noticed and he felt he had to carry on god knows. I love his music... I love more his pop rock upbeat stuff rather then his gloomy stuff just my taste he's a wonderful guitarist and has created some outstanding riffs but hes a confusing soul. Admired punk and the attitude of it all but didnt like it for its popularity and its uniform he doesn't like fashion trends and likes to be outside the box all the more his band is one of the most popular bands of all time.
@@thecakecadet8450 I guess he always wanted to have his own thing, like his own business. I remember Lol mentions something along these lines in his book. Robert had set in his mind to have his own band, own music. Robert never really liked being tagged either.
Lmao Lol’s humour is on point Hahahha
That's why they call him Lol, eh? eh?..... Sorry, I'll go....
'Inverted snobbery! hahahaha fucking LOL classic
Falling in love with 22 year old Robert Smith in 2022… help
Omfg Simon you're killing me here.
First time to see this interview despite being a fan of The Cure for 40 years, either it's very rare or I just missed seeing it previously. I got to learn something new about their personality, primarily that they all have a good sense of humor. Also Robert makes it sound like they deliberately wrote their lyrics and performed the music so that it would appeal to a small quirky part of the general population. I just I always thought their music was organically that way, as opposed to being intentional.
I've seen this before, but I know exactly what you mean. I've been a huge Cure fan since the 80's and I have been collecting Cure stuff for over 30 years. It's rare, but when I come across something I've never seen or heard it's like a treat. Sometimes though, I forgot that I've seen it before, it's the benefits of getting older. Cheers
@@JubeProductions Very true, nice to meet a fellow long time fan and would love to see your Cure collection. I was able to visit Sydney in the early 90's, The Cure had a concert there previously. There was still some awesome record stores, so I did a lot of walking and traveling visiting as many as possible. I was able to buy an autographed poster, a super rare CDi of Show if I recall correctly, and some very rare LP's from New Zealand, etc. It was neat seeing the Opera House, where they would later play Disintegration. Until now I usually listen to at least one song each day. Cheers
Wait !!fan for 40 years??
Simon looks like Marc Almond a lot here
Simon's love affair with his hair :D
Tolhurst is such a funny dude
How cute is Robert Smith
I looked so much like him in from 84-90 when i was young ,when FB started, I started posting pictures of him, and people would say "omg I remember that party " lmao
Still love Robert Smith and The Cure. He's still the boss. His voice is still UNIC and amazing. Friendly from France. Octobre 2020. We love you Robert 🖤☠👻🎤🎸🎼🎶😻💋
involuntary ASMR
His soft voice & smile 😩
“Writhing in jelly”
Whoah,I love early Cure
Damn bro im straight but robert smith got me down bad
When I envision falling in love with an Englishman, Robert Smith automatically comes to mind ❤❤❤❤❤
😍
O tempo realmente voa, nossa! Incrível de ver como a voz do Robert continua a mesma praticamente! ❤🇧🇷
That was some good deep talk
his voice genuinely reminds me of syd barrett
the cure are just cats in human form
South Park’s savior
FINALLY SOMEOME MADE A SOUTH PARK REFERANCE OMG
SO,..... after watching this three times and having worked for people in normal jobs for 5 years, worked for myself with two businesses(over a thirty year period), written thousands of songs lyrics(along the way) and many songs and jacked in one of those businesses in order to write, write, write and do the one thing i have always enjoyed, i have been doing this and collaborating with "unknowns"(NEW discovery's) and have released many songs with many more releases to come, and i ask myself and others, would this be classed as success?
Probably not(in some folk's eyes or opinion), but i've kept it real and NEVER been told what to write along the way. If that's not success, what the hell is?...ohhh...and sold a few copies of songs along the way.
I think THE CURE are an amazing success and a a pretty amazing band...other bands have split along the way. Staying together has to be success(or at least driving the band forward).
I, for one, salute you lads and long may your lives and creativity flourish for Joe Public to listen to and enjoy.
RESPECT,
SONIC FOXX,
SONIC FOXX MUSIC.
Lol is intelligent and got some style man
Simon is so pretty 😍
Damn... Robert was so fine back then😘🔥
When they laughed, I laughed too 🤣💖
5:04 aw 🥺
Dislikes from people who are denying their love to Robert really make me laugh
I'm not gay, but...
Me too! He's so dreamy....
Wow, treasure of an interview!
Simon has nice hands 1:36
Extended interview of the cure. 5mins. 🖤
Господи, молодой Боб такой котик, затискала бы
tbh i have no idea what theyre talking about but im invested
Lol is so funny 🤣 in this interview for such a gloomy album they created! Right on! So Goth!
Best Robert smith haircut and a mullet too
Definitely !
Lols humour is the best!!
02:01 The most song plays right now of one of their songs on Spotify is 348,000,000
Pornography is my favorite Cure album its what i been listening to the most recently.
I was in love with his mind and his views vision
I'm really glad I'm getting into early cure right now. Always loved that song Burn he did for the crow, love that song. Everytime one of their songs pops up the radio it almost feels like a classic than just another re player like bullshit GnR or motley crue lol
Great to hear from Lol as always.
When The Cure lost Lol Tolhurst, it lost it's soul. Ever since his absence, The Cure became exactly what they always said they didn't want to become - boring, old "rock stars"...
River Of Blacklights - never a truer word spoken. Sadly.
That's kind of true, but Disintegration was their masterpiece, and Lol barely lifted a finger for that album. Wish was pretty good. Bloodflowers was good. They didn't completely lose their soul.
Choco Manger agreed
Simon overly chatty as always 🤣😂🤣😂
1:02 "I think the general taste is usually pretty vial.' -- Well stated Mr Smith
Vile
he's INSANELY cute
Eeeeee I love when he glares when he’s talking and thinking !!!!!❤
OMGGGGG ROBERTS SO CUTE!!!
The cure asmr
When you survive hurricane katrina but cant find the hairbrush.
3:18. 😂. Love all of them - so adorable
goth kids