I saw Siouxsie and The Banshees at The Capitol Theatre, Sydney in 1982 and I was shocked to see Robert Smith walk out on stage with them. Like the other attendees at the concert, we nudged our friends and said, "Look that's Robert Smith!!" Great concert, great night. "Kaleidoscope" is one of my all-time favourite albums. Smoking Gunja certainly helped the experience.
Yeah, they're both amazing (and both bands!) A pity that Siouxsie's still angry with Robert for leaving the Banshees before a tour somewhere in the '80s, but he didn't have any energy left, he felt drained. He went to the doctor and seemed to have a very bad case of blood poisoning, the doctor was shocked at the levels of poisoning and that he was still standing up. But Siouxsie probably felt betrayed, she didn't buy it. I can see that she was mad because it was minutes before a tour.. But I'd rather have her mad at me for eternity than die of some horrible disease while on tour... PS: Does anyone know what year this is at The Whistle Test?
I saw Siouxie And The Banshees live twice. The first concert was in Paris in spring 84 with Robert Smith on guitars. The second gig was at a festival in Mont-de-Marson (South West of France) with John Valentine Carruthers on guitars ...
I dedicate this to a long gone and short-lived love many many years ago. I used to sing and mimic this song to her, then we loved each other. Thank you A., you were heavenly and a relief among the Hell I was going through, which lasted more than I would have liked. Hope you are well and found your way.
Hauntingly beautiful. This still hits me the way it did 30 odd years ago. Everytime I hear it it stops me dead in my tracks. And the live versions always rise above the album versions. Siouxsie's soaring beatiful vocals. Robert Smith's playing is impeccable, and the bass has the dramatic power that drives the songs on. Budgie is still one of the best drummers out there. Love his intricate beats.
I dig that hypnotic Drum pattern by "Budgie" which really enhances the power in the song. Budgie plays it so effortlessly! Siouxsie And Banshees were, in my opinion, the greatest exponents of the Gothic/Psychedelic movement!
@@DiceBaseballDigest actually, I read that Siouxsie would remove any number of his kit that it forced him to improvise irregular patterns...indeed, I bought Kaleidoscope back in '80 when it 1st came out drums has always been my favorite instrument and I was really fascinated by this album from the moment I played it.
Really deep and dread. It goes so well with siouxsie's voice. I really enjoy listening to this, excellent piece of art. Robert Smith is the complement the band needed to sound like out of this world.
@@footbru I wouldn't say it's a stupid comment. John McGeoch was the best sound wizard they ever had on guitar.....but Robert Smith is no slouch in that department either.....one listen to the Pornography album would tell you that.
@@footbru Beginning of his career? Robert Smith has been in The Cure since 1977 😆 with some local small get-togethers going all the way back to 1975. Point being, there’s nothing to elevate on either side of this equation…..Robert saved their bacon, twice due to guitarists leaving. The second time was providence for Robert as well because The Cure were technically done after the Pornography tour. I don’t think anybody expected The Cure to come back with Japanese Whispers or The Top within 18 months. It was beneficial for Siouxsie and Robert…..Siouxsie got some fresh sounds and a different musical viewpoint with Robert added piano & guitar to the songs on Hyena and Robert got to see up close what a functioning band looks and sounds like. I’m also sure the songs and sounds from the Banshees leaked onto the Cure songs from that period, how could they not? You try burning the candle at both ends for weeks on end doing two albums at the same time 😆 The Cure from 1977-1982 were a good band but the live aspect was really hit or miss due to players coming and going (Porl Thompson, Mick Dempsey, etc.) They finally locked in the trio with Robert, Simon, and Lol…..but after the fistfight between Robert and Simon. That was it…..at least for that era of the group. What’s funny is that Robert has almost no memories of even playing on that 1983 Banshees tour or the handful of Cure shows that he played that summer. Drugs and no sleep can erase that tape in your brain real quick 😆
@@furnitureconsortium a more nuanced take on his collaboration - my take is that RS used S&tB as a refuge .... and got a lot from it, possibly more than he put in th-cam.com/video/9b5N_HWAr9c/w-d-xo.html
I deeply regret not seeing Siouxsie And The Banshees in concert but the Banshees' "Melt!" 12 Inch Single /British Import was the last single I ever bought by them.
She has stage presence and wonderful repertory. Her voice is good and combines with the style of the sound. Sadly, there are many technical impeccable voices that don´t have this. That´s why I love her work.
Monica Vicious But the best, the myth is Robert Smith :-) Anyway I'd say also Anneke Van Ginsbergen with The Gathering and Cristina Scabbia.On my opinion Lisa Gerrard is special because hasn't a simple beautiful voice, she just seems an ancient voice from the past.
Let's be REALLY clear here. Robert Smith was a Banshee twice, once after McKay and Morris ran off crying during the 'Join Hands' tour, when The Cure was opening for The Banshees, and a second time during 'A Kiss In The Dreamhouse tour, through the recording and touring of 'Hyaena'. Siouxsie was never a member of The Cure.
@@USMCLP It's called "band-man 'splainin'." This was the kid you got stuck with in line with who knew more than you, and anyone else around, about the band you were about to see... and made sure everyone within a six block radius knew it. While perhaps well-intentioned, ends up being quite annoying.
Sorry, gotta add my 2 cents. IMHO, Kaleidoscope and JuJu are the alterative. Why? Because of the best guitarist Siouxsie ever had, John McGeoch. He left Magazine (Who were amazing!!!) to explore newer different things with Siouxsie, played on most of Kaleidoscope and all of JuJu and really up'd their game. And for me, it was all down hill after he left. Including this. It just doesn't do it for me after hearing AND seeing them with John in the band. That night in August / Sept of 1981 at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, CA is a night I cannot forget. There were so few people in the audience that me and my brother stretched our arms out being 10 feet from the stage and neither of us touched a person on either side of us. Couldn't believe it! But what really astounded me was the 2 skinheads who were globbing (spitting) on the band. That is until John McGeoch took his guitar off and WHAM!, clobbered one of the skinheads right on the skinhead. That ... was awesome!!! And the band continued on sounding great. Amazing night :-) And remember, this song / era from Siouxsie, that's my opinion. Which compared to yours sucks of course. So just remember that. No need to flame me or anything. Just my 2 cents, maybe about 5 cents actually, but whatever. Aight, I'm out!
Yeah, that's a good story---especially the skinheads deservedly getting whomped upside the head by the guitarist,lol. Nobody likes getting spat on--that's some nasty shit,anyway.
dat ol' algoriddum is being exceptionally kind to me today. haven't listened to any heavy -eyeliner music in years and it gives me an absolute peak of the genre! i must have watched this at the time, but can't remember it at all... superb!
thx 4 posting my favorite Siouxsie song. Lucky enough to catch them in San Diego during the 1st Lollapalooza. Jane's Addiction headlined, but Siouxsie preceded them, shoved my way to front row to watch. Melt wasn't on the setlist, but they did play last beat of my heart, cam't remember who played guitar, it wasn't Robert though. Only saw him w/ the Cure, Pornography tour & others. For those to young and missed it, please get out there & find new music. I'm too old to do anything but watch & listen. Thanks again, with love.
Still sounds fresh. Siouxsie and Robert Smith in the same band. Historical moment. Won´t happen again...I think.....and don´t tell anyone...I like The Cure more than SATB!
@@donatelladelpriore3375 one of the worst times in his life apparently.The same year the cure rrecorded " pornography " arguably their darkest,but up there with the best of em in my book.Tortured artist often produce. Smith's guitar and effects are all over this trk and suit it perfectly.
Siouxsie and the banshees are amazing band with amazing vocals by gorgeous stunning Siouxsie Sioux and a fantastic drummer 🥁 budgie with amazing guitarist by Robert Smith awesome band 🎸🎤🥁🎵🎸🎸🎸🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
Um, No. Robert Smith was already well established with The Cure when he took a hiatus in late 1982-3 to join the Banshees and record Hyena and tour. They consequently recorded numerous songs together and recorded Nocturne as a live album at the Royal Albert Hall.
you forgot about fake christan conspeary lies of gothic music only came out after 1980 she got deal i think 1973-76, which mean she was playing small bar and shit for 10 years before then
I remember seeing them in Sydney and Robert was playing a 12 string guitar, it was mesmerising to my teenage brain. Yes the Cure had toured the year previously but I was too young to get in
The Glove and Banshees - I remember having a few friends in high school who were all into those bands along with the Cure of course. Jesus and the Marychain too. Fun times!
He stated in 78.Realesed 'Killing An Arab' Then '3 Imaginary Boys' album. The CUre supported The Banshees. RS was doing 2 sets a night. One with The Cure then The Banshees
Robert Smith added that beautiful melancholia.
I just love seeing Robert & Siouxsie share the stage. I love them both so much
I saw Siouxsie and The Banshees at The Capitol Theatre, Sydney in 1982 and I was shocked to see Robert Smith walk out on stage with them.
Like the other attendees at the concert, we nudged our friends and said, "Look that's Robert Smith!!"
Great concert, great night.
"Kaleidoscope" is one of my all-time favourite albums.
Smoking Gunja certainly helped the experience.
Yeah, they're both amazing (and both bands!) A pity that Siouxsie's still angry with Robert for leaving the Banshees before a tour somewhere in the '80s, but he didn't have any energy left, he felt drained. He went to the doctor and seemed to have a very bad case of blood poisoning, the doctor was shocked at the levels of poisoning and that he was still standing up. But Siouxsie probably felt betrayed, she didn't buy it. I can see that she was mad because it was minutes before a tour.. But I'd rather have her mad at me for eternity than die of some horrible disease while on tour...
PS: Does anyone know what year this is at The Whistle Test?
I saw Siouxie And The Banshees live twice. The first concert was in Paris in spring 84 with Robert Smith on guitars. The second gig was at a festival in Mont-de-Marson (South West of France) with John Valentine Carruthers on guitars ...
So beautiful and elegant
That is exponentially cool!
@@baronsaturday9560 He couldn't do the Banshees tour but did manage to do a Cure tour.
I dedicate this to a long gone and short-lived love many many years ago. I used to sing and mimic this song to her, then we loved each other. Thank you A., you were heavenly and a relief among the Hell I was going through, which lasted more than I would have liked. Hope you are well and found your way.
💜🕊💜
Siouxsie's voice has so much strength, i really love it
Siouxsie at the height of her powers!!! Gloomy. Lustless, SINISTER!!!
Hauntingly beautiful. This still hits me the way it did 30 odd years ago. Everytime I hear it it stops me dead in my tracks. And the live versions always rise above the album versions. Siouxsie's soaring beatiful vocals. Robert Smith's playing is impeccable, and the bass has the dramatic power that drives the songs on. Budgie is still one of the best drummers out there. Love his intricate beats.
Year 2024, I still love you Siouxsie ❤❤️❤️❤️and love the band the Banshees 😘 💋💋💋💋
2023 and still new, still contemporary. Fabulous.
I dig that hypnotic Drum pattern by "Budgie" which really enhances the power in the song.
Budgie plays it so effortlessly!
Siouxsie And Banshees were, in my opinion, the greatest exponents of the Gothic/Psychedelic movement!
I dig his explosiveness on spellbound 🙌🙌
They started as punk.
Budgie is genius.
@@DiceBaseballDigest actually, I read that Siouxsie would remove any number of his kit that it forced him to improvise irregular patterns...indeed, I bought Kaleidoscope back in '80 when it 1st came out drums has always been my favorite instrument and I was really fascinated by this album from the moment I played it.
Don't forget The Cure and Robert Smith ✌🏼
Really deep and dread. It goes so well with siouxsie's voice. I really enjoy listening to this, excellent piece of art. Robert Smith is the complement the band needed to sound like out of this world.
my god it's so delicious
"I hate my parents, I'm so deep"
@@footbru I wouldn't say it's a stupid comment. John McGeoch was the best sound wizard they ever had on guitar.....but Robert Smith is no slouch in that department either.....one listen to the Pornography album would tell you that.
@@footbru Beginning of his career? Robert Smith has been in The Cure since 1977 😆 with some local small get-togethers going all the way back to 1975.
Point being, there’s nothing to elevate on either side of this equation…..Robert saved their bacon, twice due to guitarists leaving.
The second time was providence for Robert as well because The Cure were technically done after the Pornography tour. I don’t think anybody expected The Cure to come back with Japanese Whispers or The Top within 18 months.
It was beneficial for Siouxsie and Robert…..Siouxsie got some fresh sounds and a different musical viewpoint with Robert added piano & guitar to the songs on Hyena and Robert got to see up close what a functioning band looks and sounds like.
I’m also sure the songs and sounds from the Banshees leaked onto the Cure songs from that period, how could they not? You try burning the candle at both ends for weeks on end doing two albums at the same time 😆
The Cure from 1977-1982 were a good band but the live aspect was really hit or miss due to players coming and going (Porl Thompson, Mick Dempsey, etc.) They finally locked in the trio with Robert, Simon, and Lol…..but after the fistfight between Robert and Simon. That was it…..at least for that era of the group.
What’s funny is that Robert has almost no memories of even playing on that 1983 Banshees tour or the handful of Cure shows that he played that summer. Drugs and no sleep can erase that tape in your brain real quick 😆
@@furnitureconsortium a more nuanced take on his collaboration - my take is that RS used S&tB as a refuge .... and got a lot from it, possibly more than he put in
th-cam.com/video/9b5N_HWAr9c/w-d-xo.html
The Goddess has spoken.
I would kill to be born earlier in time to see this kind of a preformer with my own eyes
same
I Was there for you
I deeply regret not seeing Siouxsie And The Banshees in concert but the Banshees' "Melt!" 12 Inch Single /British Import was the last single I ever bought by them.
Obviously i am jealous of not being there at this live......
I saw them. It was a game changer for a young punk.
SIOUXSIE SIOUX AND ROBERT SMITH in THE same BAND what More Can You Ask For???A DREAM COME TRUE A PURE KISS IN THE DREAMHOUSE
Siouxsie is my favorite singer. Amazing voice and very good music.
Monica Vicious Surely a charismatic person and singer, but I think her voice is nothing specia.
She has stage presence and wonderful repertory. Her voice is good and combines with the style of the sound. Sadly, there are many technical impeccable voices that don´t have this. That´s why I love her work.
Monica Vicious I like so much Siouxsie, but I repeat her natural voice is normal, surely she isn't like Lisa Gerrard.
Lisa is great. The two are good artists.
Monica Vicious But the best, the myth is Robert Smith :-) Anyway I'd say also Anneke Van Ginsbergen with The Gathering and Cristina Scabbia.On my opinion Lisa Gerrard is special because hasn't a simple beautiful voice, she just seems an ancient voice from the past.
Awesome performance! Old Grey Whistle Test is the gold standard. Always had the best quality production.
What a hypnotizing voice she had... Awesome!
She is such a BADASS. I love this period of The Banshees!!!
Sioux's voice is wonderful here, great sound.
I could listen to this all day I love Siouxsie
this is my favorite banshees track and good old robert stepping in again to help as on the join hands tour long before this
I love Siouxsie,good old Times.I miss Siouxsie.
That was definitely a sight to see!!! Two great musicians on this song! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Only two?
I saw her so many times.She is brilliant......
Let's be REALLY clear here. Robert Smith was a Banshee twice, once after McKay and Morris ran off crying during the 'Join Hands' tour, when The Cure was opening for The Banshees, and a second time during 'A Kiss In The Dreamhouse tour, through the recording and touring of 'Hyaena'. Siouxsie was never a member of The Cure.
Well she did sing background vocals on at least one Cure song that I know of: "I'm Cold"
Uh, okay?
@@USMCLP It's called "band-man 'splainin'." This was the kid you got stuck with in line with who knew more than you, and anyone else around, about the band you were about to see... and made sure everyone within a six block radius knew it. While perhaps well-intentioned, ends up being quite annoying.
@@spencers413 - Ha ha, excellence!
;-)
@@HerveBoisde eh? The b-side of Jumping Someone Else's train?
Melt, there is no alternative. This period had some of Siouxsie's best live singing, still makes me tingle...
Sorry, gotta add my 2 cents. IMHO, Kaleidoscope and JuJu are the alterative. Why?
Because of the best guitarist Siouxsie ever had, John McGeoch. He left Magazine (Who were amazing!!!) to explore newer different things with Siouxsie, played on most of Kaleidoscope and all of JuJu and really up'd their game. And for me, it was all down hill after he left. Including this. It just doesn't do it for me after hearing AND seeing them with John in the band. That night in August / Sept of 1981 at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, CA is a night I cannot forget. There were so few people in the audience that me and my brother stretched our arms out being 10 feet from the stage and neither of us touched a person on either side of us. Couldn't believe it! But what really astounded me was the 2 skinheads who were globbing (spitting) on the band. That is until John McGeoch took his guitar off and WHAM!, clobbered one of the skinheads right on the skinhead. That ... was awesome!!! And the band continued on sounding great. Amazing night :-) And remember, this song / era from Siouxsie, that's my opinion. Which compared to yours sucks of course. So just remember that. No need to flame me or anything. Just my 2 cents, maybe about 5 cents actually, but whatever. Aight, I'm out!
woah... that was a great story. HONESTLY
Thanks middleclassic.
Like this---where was this filmed, and what show is it on.
Yeah, that's a good story---especially the skinheads deservedly getting whomped upside the head by the guitarist,lol. Nobody likes getting spat on--that's some nasty shit,anyway.
Queste canzoni hanno segnato la mia adolescenza. Quindi anche il resto della vita.
Holy hell what a gem this is. Thank you Marc - 13 years later - thank you!
One of the most beautiful songs in the world.
Wow she sounds absolutely amazing live!
dat ol' algoriddum is being exceptionally kind to me today. haven't listened to any heavy -eyeliner music in years and it gives me an absolute peak of the genre! i must have watched this at the time, but can't remember it at all... superb!
At the end Robert is like trying to make an escape! xD Haha so sweet...
Budgie's drumming in this is *chef's kiss*
Love this track & love siouxsie ❤️❤️❤️💋💋her voice is so perfect & hypnotic oh Siouxsie I love you❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋
The best performance of this song I've ever seen. Music was better back then.
This version is da best!
Merci à toi, pour ces superbes souvenirs de Robert, étant loin de ça carrière incroyable, merci the cure, and the glove
Merci le Francais!
they are all great musicians,
Stunning performance!!
2022. Still awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 😎
TOGWT was the *best* music programme ever. Nothing did or will replace it. 100's of iconic bands in the peak of youth.
thx 4 posting my favorite Siouxsie song. Lucky enough to catch them in San Diego during the 1st Lollapalooza. Jane's Addiction headlined, but Siouxsie preceded them, shoved my way to front row to watch. Melt wasn't on the setlist, but they did play last beat of my heart, cam't remember who played guitar, it wasn't Robert though. Only saw him w/ the Cure, Pornography tour & others. For those to young and missed it, please get out there & find new music. I'm too old to do anything but watch & listen. Thanks again, with love.
After all those years , still melting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such enchanting voice and music. Love it! Thanks!
Still sounds fresh. Siouxsie and Robert Smith in the same band. Historical moment. Won´t happen again...I think.....and don´t tell anyone...I like The Cure more than SATB!
They aren't friends anymore
@@donatelladelpriore3375 Severin and Smith still hang out though.
@@donatelladelpriore3375 one of the worst times in his life apparently.The same year the cure rrecorded " pornography " arguably their darkest,but up there with the best of em in my book.Tortured artist often produce.
Smith's guitar and effects are all over this trk and suit it perfectly.
Why would they want to
@@docsavage8640 that´s a good question :)
This is everything 😱 man, do I love them. This is my favorite Banshees song. Thank you!!!
Steven on the bass! Love his sound and style.
@mtsn Couldnt agree more; unreal, otherworldly, and sensual like no other.Loved it 28 years ago, love it more now with the power of retrospect.
I love Siouxsie, but I would still like to see some more Robert.
The best version of the banshees and the sexiest song ever 😎👩🎤💋🖤
Que música linda!Ainda mais com o Robert Smiths na guitarra.Sensacional!
Siouxsie and the banshees are amazing band with amazing vocals by gorgeous stunning Siouxsie Sioux and a fantastic drummer 🥁 budgie with amazing guitarist by Robert Smith awesome band 🎸🎤🥁🎵🎸🎸🎸🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
gran canción... con el Sr. Smith.. me derrite
Buuu, todos tipo oh Robert Smith, y yo estoy GO BUDGIE GO! QUE GRANDE ESSSSSS... lo amo y Siouxsie, no hace falta halagarla, exquisita, como siempre.
I have never ever ever seen a maple-cap Fender XII before!!!
That has to be impossibly rare!
If you like this song - you'll love The Cure's "Pornography" album.
Got it on vinyl
As a lover of both, I can agree
maybe...i love pornography but dont realy like this song...i can see the simularity but pornography is for me on a total different level
In this era , it's more ''Japanese Whispers ''
so fab
Saw a mixture of lineups between 1983 and 1985. Amazing band. Such a great era for ground breaking bands
the hymn of the Succubus: "so melt my lover melt...."
Perfect! Two of the majoring corner stones of the foundation of the Goth subculture together. all they need is Peter Murphy.
Very fond memories of the concert here at Mammoth gardens in Denver 1985😊
Lene Lovich same time..also trippy..and lots of cool makeup
I am a John McGeoch fan, but Robert Smith did a wonderful job here on guitar.
Love you Siouxsie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Her voice, specifically in this song, sounds so romantic.
Yeah sometimes live are better then recordings, I love how Robert Smith did so much back in the early 80's and late 70's.
Um, No. Robert Smith was already well established with The Cure when he took a hiatus in late 1982-3 to join the Banshees and record Hyena and tour. They consequently recorded numerous songs together and recorded Nocturne as a live album at the Royal Albert Hall.
you forgot about fake christan conspeary lies of gothic music only came out after 1980
she got deal i think 1973-76, which mean she was playing small bar and shit for 10 years before then
I remember seeing them in Sydney and Robert was playing a 12 string guitar, it was mesmerising to my teenage brain. Yes the Cure had toured the year previously but I was too young to get in
budgies drum set.... and playing- amazing
The Glove and Banshees - I remember having a few friends in high school who were all into those bands along with the Cure of course. Jesus and the Marychain too. Fun times!
Envoûtante charisme voix enivrante et robert...
I saw them perform in 198something in Vredenburg in Utrecht. Amazing!
God she is flawless x
MAGNÍFICA BANDA 🌟✨🎶
wonderful bass and drums!
my fav in the world
This is GOLD! I don't know what Siouxsie is wearing but she looks fantastic!
Siouxsie - the INNOVATOR.
Roberts guitar Sounds amazing 🎉🎸🤩👏
This is amazing. I love it.
I love my Sioux! I cant believe she made it through a set with Robert with out chewin his ass out! Great post T.Y.!
Este tema es más suave y muy bueno............. saludos de Perú..
Wow, Robert Smith and Siouxsie in the same band and at the time I was oblivious....fuk me. Thank the stars for TH-cam.
Merveilleux ! Ma jeunesse..
He stated in 78.Realesed 'Killing An Arab' Then '3 Imaginary Boys' album. The CUre supported The Banshees. RS was doing 2 sets a night. One with The Cure then The Banshees
Un aditivo especial.
I saw her perform in ATL.. fantastic..red cowgirl outfit..she moved around..well
Amo este tema
Thanks for putting this up Marc
I think this is the best Banshees footage on TH-cam ..
She was an inspiration to many female singers at the time, Blondie for instance and many others.
blondie the band or deborah harry the band?
Let's not forget Dave Gahan.. Mentioned by him in an interview as her number one vocal influence
beautiful song!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
es un tema maravilloso lo maximo siouxie sioux !!!!
This is so good. Thanks!
great voice
Siouxsie & the Banshees | Melt! 🎶
"Swimming in poison Gasping in the fragrance”
#IfThe80sNeverStopped 📼
🎧
Una meraviglia assoluta!
Truely Beautiful!
Ahhh! Qué tiempos! 😎
J'adore trop le son de sa voix (:+)
Robert good tecnic to play guitar❤❤❤❤❤