Songs that Changed Music: Just Like Heaven - The Cure

[@Producelikeapro]

What are some of the songs you feel changed music?

[@hotworkmusic]

Gucci Gang

[@OneEyedOracle]

She sells sanctuary by the CUlt and Really Small Town by one eyed oracle, who else? ;)

[@blakecurtis7809]

How much time you got heh heh heh.

[@dmkonopka]

head like a hole!! Do that one!!

[@Emergentministry]

Definitely smells like teen spirit. It is not really a metal song but it changed rock and metal both.

[@j.sherwoodowl4826]

"I'll never write anything as good as this again" _writes the album Disintegration_

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha exactly! A master songwriter

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

Disintegration is awesome, because it doesn't feel broken up at all. The whole album feels like one song, or maybe a symphony with multiple movements. Great stuff for a long car ride. And I'll never shut up about the underrated "Bloodflowers". I love that album. Don't care what anyone says.

[@counterweight320]

@@Aaron-zh4kj true

[@guillermodellatorre8529]

In my opinion, one of the best albums ever

[@awakeintulsa]

@@Aaron-zh4kj "a symphony with multiple movements" - perfect description Also, I agree that Bloodflowers is sooooo underrated. I love that album.

[@kaycordingly2437]

"If someone knows only one song by The Cure, it's probably Just Like Heaven". Lol I wish! U.S. Radio stations seem to think that Friday I'm In Love is the ONLY song The Cure has ever written.

[@AthenaOnyx]

I thought the same thing. Either that or Love Song.

[@Bob_Saccamano]

That's because it's the only song anyone cares about. The Cure is overrated, at best, and no one really wants to hear them except for this odd group of a few people that think this band is amazing.

[@kaycordingly2437]

@@Bob_Saccamano wow you really didn't understand my comment at all, did you? Just needed an excuse to talk shit about an exceptional band then, huh?

[@irishjoe2941]

True

[@mightyV444]

Same here in NZ also x-))

[@priscilarodriguez7157]

Who else hearts drops whenever the keyboard starts in this song....

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely love that opening keys line!

[@masontiger]

Every single time 😉

[@mrduuud]

mine drops in the the first 3 secs of drums and bass. I love how it appears to trip over itself in the opening seconds.

[@derhova]

10000000000%

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

When the keyboard hits I get transported to a different time and place. When the guitar layers overtop I know I'm in music heaven. Thank you The Cure for giving us this timeless music!!

[@MrGomjabber]

Yep, I am back in Germany, young, when this song came out.

[@billium99]

One last thing that makes this song unique in pop canon: very, very few pop songs don't repeat the title ad nauseum. This little gem contains the title one time, as the very last line of the song in the final refrain. Brilliant!

[@sab-ali]

Although I want him repeat that whenever I hear it. But that's the beauty of it.

[@jackjude]

It's not uncommon in album tracks. But execs like the song title of singles to be culled from the chorus, or refrain eg: "show me" or "run away with you" - and will often press for songs to be retitled as such. Easy to find or remember what's it's called. Of course we now have Shazam.

[@jennyjohn704]

Few New Order songs even contain the title and there are many others either don't contain the title in the lyrics or only state it once or twice. So this is very far from unique. Don't believe the hype.

[@billium99]

@@jennyjohn704 Hmm - I mean there are other exceptions. Maybe unique was the wrong word, as a binary. But it's rare. =)

[@et4751]

Yepp, been listening to Show Me for last 30 odd years now find it's something else 😂

[@Dana-ee9pb]

As someone who knows very little about music, I love this break down of why it sounds so good.

[@muttomatic]

The early “goth” bands wrote some of the greatest pop songs of all time.

[@loff66]

As people of a certain age will tell you, most of those bands had out about 4 albums before the 'Goth' thing was even invented...the Cure included

[@muttomatic]

loff66 agreed!

[@Mikael11Fior]

Ironically, most pioneers of goth didn't like to label themselves as goth, Robert Smith despised it, even Rozz Williams, the lead singer of Christian Death

[@muttomatic]

Patricio Luna that’s why goth was in quotation.

The cure has nothing to do with that goth bullshit

[@herchelleonwood7463]

this is truly one of the best songs ever written.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@Madfattdeeb]

Agreed ❤

[@Zavonofcats]

I was 13 the first time I heard this song and I remember breaking down in the tears because it was so beautiful and sad. I immediately opened up the cassette cover and read the lyrics until I memorize them.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@Producelikeapro]

I love this song!

[@roelfkromhout]

"I'll never write something this good again." Opens their next album with 'Plainsong.'

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Robert Smith is an amazing songwriter!

[@samuelhutchison8433]

yes in my top 5

[@johndrummer59]

I love playing the groove of “Pictures of You”...

[@Mx.Pickle]

Me too! I don't know why but it makes me want to lay in a field of flowers

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, so amazing John!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Mx.Pickle haha nice

[@neilyringworm]

Beautiful song

[@oliviadoughty1421]

It's great simple bassline ....the drums sound amazing on this recording, but when do they not?

[@MissPsychocandy1973]

Oh my. Oh. My. Robert's isolated vocal 💘. He's the most underrated guitarist on the planet. Fan since 1984...I had Just Like Heaven at my wedding in 2002...

[@Producelikeapro]

Wonderful! Yes, a beautiful song he wrote for his wife!

[@thayannysiqueira5636]

I had for my wedding too. It’s a great choice!

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Excellent choice!

[@09meangirl]

I'm renewing my wedding vows on the beach this year and this is Our song and will have a HUGE part in our ceremony ❤❤❤

[@lightonstillwaters6789]

This song makes you feel like Spring has come even in mid-Winter. No matter how tired, weary, sad, angry or numb I am, I am restored and reinvigorated when I listen to this magnificent magical song, and reminded of deeper truths that cannot be fully expressed with words. (Almost Spring 2021)

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

I've always been a metal fan. I can't help myself. The haunting vocals along with the unmistakable talent of the band held my ear...and still do.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

We can love Maiden and Cure at the same time..

[@mokrulgobline9403]

This song most powerfully and beautifully reminds me of being in love, being simply carefree and innocent, and that the world seemed innocent and friendly in that one moment of my youth. It made me cry to remember the simple joy that I felt in my heart back when I was innocent and free of worldly cares. This is truly the magic of life to immerse yourself into this one moment of only 3 1/2 minutes, and to remember the joy of being in love, without any other cares, to be happy and to simply be human.

[@shadowfreak71972]

I actually had to wipe a couple tears away when Trent Reznor inducted them to the Hall of Fame. That was super-emotional for me! This is the one song I can sort of play on guitar (I play keyboard and drums).

[@Producelikeapro]

I remember that as well. Great moment

[@BrianShelfPartTwo]

Great analysis. And yes, Robert Smith is one of the most incredible pop song writers hiding in plain sight. I would perhaps argue though the one Cure song everyone knows would be Friday I'm In Love. It's on every radio station's playlist in the UK.

[@estefaniaboujon6830]

Ir boys dont cry

[@danc3693]

I’m 61 and basically discovered The Cure only a few weeks ago - ashamed to admit that really but at their peak I wasn’t their target audience; although I knew Friday I’m In Love. I’m truly thrilled to discover their music. Robert Smith is just a month younger than me 😁

[@mightyV444]

@@danc3693 - "Yay!" for you, Dan! :-)

[@mightyV444]

@Brian Shelf - Same here in NZ also!

[@tonymain8801]

This is the only song that makes me tear up - every bloody time! I so adore this song, it is pop perfection and beautifully sentimental without being soft - strange as angels

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, it’s a beautiful song written about his wife!!

[@fedeanna8708]

This one and Pictures Of You for me

[@red92diaz]

I was lucky enough to see all four of my favorite 80s artists within a year (The Cure, Depeche Mode, Morrissey, New Order). Of all 4 of them, I was most amazed by Robert Smith. His voice has not aged one bit!!! He still sounds like the recordings. It was an amazing year 🥲

[@martinschulz9381]

As an American I loved the British music of the 80s; The Cure was British music at its very best.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@colbyshea5915]

You're right about the subtlety of the guitar. it's what The Cure DON'T do which makes me love them. Just Like Heaven is such a romantic song, I fall in love with it every time I hear it

[@2degucitas]

The late 70's introduced these fresh new talents we got to watch "grow up" over time. Entire genres of music were born. How I wish I could go back.

[@brettmarlar4154]

As much as I adore this song, in my opinion their following album "Disintegration" is as if they made an entire album of "Just Like Heavens". It is a flawless album. Of course the vibe is a complete 180° from "Just Like Heaven" as it is a purely blissful melancholy vibe from beginning to end that makes it the perfect rainy day album.

[@yngwievanwinger1432]

Robert was listening to a lot of The Cocteau Twins at the time, I remember reading an interview where he admitted as much. I saw The Cure on that tour. They opened the set with Plainsong if I remember correctly.

[@kitrichardson2165]

They have so many great songs, but those are two spectacular albums. Two of the best from the entire 80s.

[@HeroinChrist]

Not an unpopular opinion at all, and one I share.

[@Timinator62]

The best thing about the Cure was they never really sounded the same musically from Album to Album, Robert's voice was the only way to identify them back in the early 80's. I was blown away by Robert's Guitar playing on "Jumping some else's train" in '79 and "I'm Cold"....and then that voice kicked in.... and then I started paying attention to his lyrics....that guy could write songs...c'mon... "the innocence of sleeping children dressed in white and slowing dreaming, stops all time"... for a bunch of kids with no real future before them...these guys sure did make their mark on Music and Fashion . Read Lol Tolhurst's book if you're a Cure fan. I actually downloaded the Audible version and Lol read's his book to you...even cooler.

[@bobdobalina838]

Wow, didn't know he had a book out, thanks for the tip. . . .Lol.

[@mightyV444]

Yes, Smith himself once said that it's his voice that makes a song a Cure song, first and foremost.

[@leoscoo6135]

Pearl Thompson plays the guitar on I'm cold

[@Timinator62]

@@leoscoo6135 According to the Cure Pearl's first Song he recorded with the Cure was playing the Saxophone in "Give me it" off the Top Album.

[@leoscoo6135]

@@Timinator62 I mean the I’m Cold demo, Pearl Thompson was part of the Easy Cure lineup

[@jokerswildio]

The song gives me goosebumps still as it soothed me during a painfully lonely adolescence...it truly was and will forever be a taste of what something "just like heaven" is like.

[@commontimeproductions]

Ok, I really love that Warren's hair is looking more like Robert Smith's hair. His daughter's drawing in the back totally confirms lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Now you get where my hair style comes from!! Haha

[@MuckingMunt]

I dunno.. Im seeing more Chris Barrie (aka. Red Dwarf's Rimmer) with a bit of a 80s new wave 'do

[@Producelikeapro]

@@MuckingMunt haha I don’t have a side parting like Rimmer!

[@briancarr4607]

Or is it ?

[@Lililililili333]

This song feels so nostalgic, I always feel like crying when I listen to it

[@Producelikeapro]

Me too! I love that it’s a beautiful song for his wife!

[@mageprometheus]

Loved it Warren. Another one is There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths

[@mightyV444]

Great song! I had heard it for the very first time only in 2002! :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Mage! YES!! Amazing!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@mightyV444 yes, truly amazing!!

[@bluegreenglue6565]

Oh god, that song reaches into my chest and pulls my heart out every time - perhaps more so as I get older. My late husband and I used to debate the "meaning" of the lyrics, but the ending that drifts out over a lonely highway, so melancholic and hopeful/hopeless just wrings out the tears.

[@mageprometheus]

@@bluegreenglue6565 What a lovely comment. Some songs are amazing. When I hear Living by Numbers by New Musik it brings back the smell of a pub called The Standard where I used to go in 1980. Sending love from the UK.

[@smithy7034]

Remember buying this on 7", from woolworths. Possibly my most favourite song ever. Fills me with emotion, still makes me cry. ❤

[@Producelikeapro]

I believe I bought this at Woolworths as well! Haha i bought music from there, Boots or the Record Box! Although sometimes I would cycle over to Venus Records in Farnham!

[@adamfudala4900]

The solo’d vocals give me the chills. Such a great performance!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, so amazing!!

[@arthurreyes2632]

One of the greatest songs ever put out. Still gives me chills.

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! Agreed 100%!

[@jeovanneramos5066]

You know the song is great when you get the chills from the instruments alone

[@kevindenelsbeck7444]

This is wonderful, and great side-by-side with Rick Beato's breakdown of this masterpiece. I would add that the magic of this song, I think, is that it captures the hopeful atmosphere of the '80s perfectly. There were dark possibilities (nuclear war) but also great hope for the future (new millennium approaching), and it was an exciting time to be a young person in love. The availability of synths and other atmospheric production elements to nearly all artists gave everyone a chance to find a dramatic mood, and so many bands swung for the fences with their compositions. Many connected. The Cure hit a grand slam.

[@jeffreywolfe1]

Agreed. Rick Beato's analysis of this song is just spot on perfect.

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

Genius! Robert Smith 🤔 his voice has Never changed.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Huge fan

[@AKAtAGG]

The structure on this song is one of the all time best. Intro is absolutely nailed on.

[@hernangarbas]

Every instrument begins in a different first compases of the song. A great idea !!!!

[@katf.a.5539]

Listening to The Lovecats knowing about the drunkness is like hearing it for the first time again! hahaha. Great series, Warren. It's so fun to get some insight into songs and how they came to be. It's also interesting how songs get popular in different parts of the world in different times. I believe in Norway, Friday, I'm In Love is still played by a radio station every Friday.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Kat! Great comment!

[@navitzki]

I truly believe that part of why the song feels like it can go on forever is because of the structure of the song and how it doesn't have a chorus. Leaving us with the "always wanting more feeling" even when the song's already done. Having it on repeat is just a personal preference.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, masterpiece! Thanks for sharing

[@Madfattdeeb]

This song still brings tears to my eyes 36yrs later. Just do much emotion in this song. It is both beautiful and sad, and it still worms its way into my heart.

[@Nickmett]

I love The Cure and I love this series!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Nicolás!!

[@liamfitzgerald7528]

All the girls I thought were cool in my school listened to The Cure so I decided to give them a listen. I was so surprised by Robert Smith's hooks and melodies. Great stuff. In my head I had imagined this dark and unapproachable sound similar to the other bands who were popular with the kid's that hung around the smoking section at my high school. I was completely wrong. These were beautifully tailored, pop sensible, masterpieces. Songs like Just Like Heaven, Boys Don't Cry, and Close To Me still play in my head and on my audio devices. Ha! I still remember hiding the fact that I liked "Love Song" from my male friends.

[@Nesta98]

You're just like the dream - the way he sang this part nothing can be more innocent.

[@Producelikeapro]

Beautiful vocal! Thanks ever so much!

[@Nesta98]

@@Producelikeapro thank you so much for replying 🤓

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Nesta98 you’re welcome

[@Sharonmarshall66]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The instrumental and riff is what makes this song my all time favourite from ANY band.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@sulladrum]

I didn't think I could love the Cure more than I already do, but you kicked it up a notch. In the late 70s, I turned my back on arena rock and turned to bands like the Cure, the Jam, and Joy Division. These were bands that received no airplay in the US. I took slack for it as a drummer because these bands supposedly didn't have credible chops, but I started to favor hooks and melody over chops. Your analysis of what made songs like love will tear us apart, how soon is now, and just like heaven game-changers does a great job in illustrating how these newer bands contributed to music's progression.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much John for sharing your insight! I really appreciate it!

[@fdra1763]

So, awhile back, one of my clients asked me to put her iPod in my pocket as she worked out. I forgot and she forgot, I had it for the wknd and ran through her playlists. This is when I discovered “Just like Heaven” loved it ever since. Thanks for breaking it down and for teaching me new terms like “Low Riff” & “Refrain.”

[@ferraridan4883]

The layering at the front of the song is pure genius. Great video !!!

[@questlove_satx]

This song make me cry and laugh and dance and remember all at the same time. That doesn't happen often.

[@Bertanica1979]

Seeing Ed and Phil from Radiohead at the R&R HOF giddy and bobbing their head tells you everything you need to know.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha agreed!!

[@thevoid99]

and trent reznor feeling like he's doing a big honor to induct one of his favorite bands. NIN and radiohead. 2 giants of art rock and they need to do a tour together.

[@helenelosbanos6130]

As a teenager in the 80's listening to the Cure, we never thought snout any of these technicalities. I only knew that I felt so deeply emotional everytime i listened to them. My favorite band of all time along with The Clash. So lucky to have seen them live so many times in LA

[@RC32Smiths01]

Man, this is one of the best songs of the 80s! So amazing to see you break it down in its glories! Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

It's a masterpiece!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Producelikeapro Definitely!

[@workstuff6358]

It changed my life for sure.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@BrazosP]

Thanks for posting. Incredible song and one of my all time favorite artists. Unique, authentic, and with their own style. Hard to beat the Cure for best enduring songs of the 80s for me!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@unbebo28]

One of my personal favorites!!! Dedicated to my Beloved Bride 👰 when our 17th wedding anniversary, 10 years ago ❤ It is a wonderful 🎵 song written by a wonderful song writer, Mr. Smith!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s amazing to hear! Congratulations

[@dorianedwards8522]

Thank you, Pearl Thompson, for that iconic most unique pop guitar riff that ever was recorded on tape.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for sharing Dorian!

[@ericlowenbach5151]

This fucking song still make me tear up like a baby.

[@MrDeeyal]

I love this song, but my favourite has to be Lullaby. Man that song is dark!

[@meadish]

Yep, Lullaby is a true masterpiece, what an atmosphere it builds.

[@basb6230]

And "a forest". Cachiest bassline ever.

[@maneshezra7182]

Yes! So dark and I love it

[@Producelikeapro]

I love Lullaby! Amazing song Pete

[@jankoegl]

Agreed! 👌🏼 Plus, of all the great songs in their catalogue, Robert never sounded more invested and more different than on that one. And that’s fucking saying something!

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

One of my most favorite songs!! I drop my life to dance EVERYTIME ANYWHERE!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@keithroberts150]

Very well done. You and Rick Beato are my favorite music teachers.

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very kind Keith!

[@danfan4707]

“What makes this song change music?” The ultimate mash-up!

[@Boss_Tanaka]

As you pointed out in the video, l was very familiar with the song because of ‘’ les enfants du rock’’. This show was late at night in the 80s and l remember going to bed happy when l was a child with instrumental ‘’just like heaven’’ indefinitely playing in my head. It was an era when l actually enjoyed watching tv. It s a shame tv shows like this no longer exists in France. Thanks for the memories, l feel melancholic now

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@rickl5596]

Possibly my favourite pop song. I could dance all night to it. So cool and touching.....thanks for another great video Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@justlisa1599]

"Let's go to bed" was the first Cure song I ever heard here in the states. (in the days before MTV came to town and we only had the crazy little local tv channel playing videos) ((Yes, MTV used to play music 24/7 without commercials!)) "Roundabout" The kids learned about it watching JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. I knew it as a kid from the radio and hadn't heard it in years and still haven't listened to it again and can't stop humming it! That's some staying power.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing Lisa! You Rock my friend!

[@KevinKaffy]

Disintegration is one of my fav albums...pictures of you was a great tune too..whole album is awesome

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Masterpiece

[@KevinKaffy]

I actually think it could have been the first album I ever bought 🤔

[@DianeVictoria-j8i]

One of my Very FAVORITE songs Ever. I hear multiple melodies from Heaven 🥰

[@billyoung8118]

Just Like Heaven: "I'll never write anything as good as this again" Pictures of You: "Hold my beer"

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha Robert Smith is such an amazing writer! Thanks ever so much

[@chucku00]

Burn : "Am I a joke to you?"

[@bevanthomas936]

Lullaby's lyrics: "Hold my beer"...

[@jaybadhorse5096]

One of my other 17 favorite Cure songs

[@2isceez]

let’s just agree with the entirety of disintegration

[@pwl0lwp]

I love this song for so many reasons. It conjures so many memories, including a doomed love affair that seemed to have been encapsulated in the lyrics. But my favourite memory of this song is sitting in a dive bar in Hong Kong when this came over the speakers… the intro played out & when the lyrics kicked in, everyone in the bar spontaneously silently sang out the “show me show me show me” … beautiful. Thanks Robert.

[@fritomx1]

I've been practicing this song on the guitar for a few days now, I love jt!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Yes, love this song and guitar riff!

[@spencergroup]

Great selection. I saw The Cure twice, once in the mid-80s and again in the mid-2000s. They're still as brilliant now as they were then. There's certainly something almost indescribably special about The Cure. Among their many albums, The Head on the Door is loaded with gems, especially In Between Days. Thanks for the great video.

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

Just Like Heaven is the great song, very memorable tune. My first fav Cure song is In Your House..Simon's cool bass playing and Robert's guitar. Robert is a great guitarlist, he got great melody in his playing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! Thanks ever so much

[@albertmurillo7522]

Just Like Heaven was released on September 1st, 1987. My 17th birthday. Best birthday gift ever.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing Albert!

[@NewFalconerRecords]

For years now I've said that I could trade places with anyone in the history of rock/pop it would be Robert Smith. He has had the most perfect career that I can think of. Able to effortlessly straddle that fine line between indie cred and pop success, he's made millions and millions of dollars (having Adele cover a Cure song on one of her multi-platinum releases didn't hurt) yet he's never been thrown into that crazy world of super-stardom that would drive anyone insane. I'm sure that once he wipes off the makeup and puts on a baseball cap he'd be able to walk down a street anywhere in relative anonymity. The Cure have never had a roller-coaster career, they reached a certain level of success in the 1980s and pretty much maintained a loyal fan base from there on. All of their albums sell well, they do massive sell-out tours whenever they want. It's just the perfect career. Well over 40 years since he started out, he's still relevant and loved by so many people all over the world. What more could you possibly want?

[@GregLohr]

Really well said! The only complicating aspect might be their early days when they were doing a ton of drugs and Robert admittedly drove the other band members away, leading to him writing and recording on his own. Plus their fallout with Lol over his alcoholism. But after that, once most of them reunited and they added other great band members, it seems to have been smooth sailing. Not to mention that he's been married to the same woman for decades, and I believe he wrote Just Like Heaven about her. How often does that happen with the lead singer of a huge rock band?

[@marlonvanwijland1428]

First time I ever heard of the Cure and/or music was when they played this song at the MTV awards in 1989. I got 'hooked' and never let go. Still my favorite band ever. (And that says a lot coming from a metalhead)

[@jaybadhorse5096]

The first Cure song I ever heard. Still one of my favorite songs. Great video, great series. Thank you Sir.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@hazebrumari2011]

Back in 2016 my hubby & I had the absolute otherworldly pleasure of seeing 🎶The Cure🎶 in of course, a sold out concert in Cali. We were 10 rows from the stage & the entire experience was magical! From the lighting show of every song, to the sound engineering, to the band's on stage presence & mastery of playing their instruments, Robert Smith's vocals were pitch perfect! I swear you'd close your eyes & listen to the crowd's enthusiasm & just feel the utter happy vibe of every moment. Wish we could do it just 1 more time🙏but the memories were & are more than I could ask for [except meeting them VIP style😳] & definitely will bring happiness for the rest of my 'ol days. 🎶The Cure🎶 in concert was everything! ✌💖

[@aaronbird9437]

Love this format. Keep 'em coming! I learn so much...

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Aaron!

[@martinii_]

The Cure will *always* stay my favourite band ever. They made music history, and they've never released a bad song. Their music is just heavenly, and I doubt anyone could ever produce anything better than their greatest hits. Every album they release is breathtaking, each in a completely different way. I don't understand how anyone could dislike The Cure's Music.

[@BobJohnson-xo7hr]

Warren, you really nailed the guitar parts with your precise emulation of the sounds off the record. As I hear you play the parts I am reminded of how they fit into the recording. Thanks for your insightful description of the creation of a pop masterpiece.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@soaribb32]

I like this guitar tone so much

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@soaribb32]

@@Producelikeapro it's beautiful, is there like a faser to it?

[@GeoZero]

Already had been a fan of the Cure when this song came out - actually the entire double album of Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me has some great songs, and penmanship. This song more than any other before or since solidified my entire trajectory to become a songwriter.

[@Producelikeapro]

Me as well! I bought Primary the day it came out from 'The Record Box' on Fleet High St!

[@GeoZero]

@@Producelikeapro Warren, that whole era - I like to call it the second British invasion - was awesome. P. Furs, The Cure, Smiths, Bauhaus, it was all amazing music, and completely unlike what we had here in the states (or is it still referred to as "the colonies" - just kidding, err sort of). I think I ended up buying the LP, cassette, CD and downloads of Kiss Me. It really is THAT GREAT, and should be listened to in its entirety.

[@mightyV444]

@@GeoZero - I was wondering if 'The Lovecats' was on the 'Kiss Me...' album, so I just checked and found out with surprise that it was released as a stand-alone track! :-O Seeing them perform that song on TV in '84 was my very first Cure experience; "What a weird guy!" I was thinking, and if anyone would've told me then that he and his mates would still be around 36 years later, I would've laughed at them! :-)

[@billium99]

@@GeoZero Oh my, I bought the CD at least three time, cassette once, and iTunes twice (long story). You are spot on about the amazing explosion of way better music in the UK in the 80's.

[@CHlEFFIN]

I recently discovered The Cure through the song “Boys Don’t Cry”, then I heard “Lovesong” & “Just Like Heaven”… my god what amazing songs.

[@hrorm]

Ahhh shivers !! Thank you for this gem Warren and Produce Like A Pro. Cure Burn !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@TheDimebag49]

I love The Cure, especially this particular song.

[@remotoestudio1319]

The Cure are a Big reference for modern indie and pop music, don't forget the amazing Simon Gallup with those incedibles bass lines!! you can "hear the cure" in so many songs today...

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed Ricardo 100%! I love Simon's Bassplaying!

[@brianblackwood3120]

I love this series and I love the cure. Such awesomeness

[@davidasher22]

I’m actually doing a cover of “Just Like Heaven” as you speak. This is a great breakdown for me right now. Wow!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic David!!

[@mrduuud]

link please?

[@epidemika5054]

Thank you so much for covering this song. It really is that good, to this day. Such beautiful songwriting. Where has all the good music gone?

[@xzzion]

I really like this new series Warren! Now I have you and Rick Beato :)

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very kind my friend!

[@mightyV444]

Easily *my* two favourite YT channels also :-)

[@oliviadoughty1421]

Me too New subscriber here . This is Big Mama. Be well 🇦🇲✌🏽😍

[@rubaidaallen2764]

It is an absolutely gorgeous song. Everyone was on their feet two weeks ago at the show when the band played it. Gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰

[@Kajpaje]

Nice, one of my favourites. The cure played on a loop in my teens.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes!! Such an amazing band!!

[@meekoloco]

Fantastic Warren! I was a musical snob in the 80’s and didn’t allow much pop music into my ears. Then in the mid 90’s I had a young family, needed extra money so I joined a cover band that played this song. I hated it, thought it was stupid, til my first gig with the group. Average weeknight in the bar, some applause but mostly we were an interruption of conversation for the patrons. Then we play Just Like Heaven, I thought, “Here’s the last nail on this night”, instead the place woke up, dance floor jammed and the rest of the night was lit. After that, I thought, “Maybe there’s something to this one”. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Well said! Yes, it's a masterpiece!

[@Producelikeapro]

thanks for sharing your experiences! Yes, I spent many years playing cavers to make a living!

[@meekoloco]

@@Producelikeapro Ah! There was a time when it seemed a good living!

[@oliviadoughty1421]

My University English professor told the class that Robert Smith is the best poet of the 2Oty century.... I was the only person who knew what he meant, and brought in my book of *songwords* the next day. I got an A+!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Amazing to hear Olivia!

[@thayannysiqueira5636]

I never knew why I love this song so much. Thank you for me giving me a lot of reasons!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@philfyphil]

The Cure’s Glastonbury concert is one of the very best all time greats. Great video Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic Phil!!

[@pipperoooo]

The greatest version of Primary live ever is the Glastonbury 1986 version! Like ever!!! :)

[@WordandSpiritGuy]

One of my favorite songs ever, definitely my favorite Cure song

[@richardsteffens6159]

Just want to say I really like the editing on this video. Also love The Cure. Would enjoy another type of video like this in the future. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Richard!!

[@zyrabell69]

I always liked Robert Smith's voice, but this video was awesome because the voice track was separated out. 35 years as a fan of The Cure and tonight my appreciation increased even more. He really does have an amazing voice.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, I’m a huge fan of Robert Smith!

[@maryammohammad4566]

please please how did you seperate his voice from track? we want more of it

[@coastalcruise1345]

That top 5 . . . WOW! Along with 'Just like heaven' and many other incredible classics that are sure to be in that top 40 chart. What a magical time for music it was, how things have changed so quickly. Loving this series btw 💕

[@whitepony1913]

Great episode, I’m a huge Cure fan. In future episodes you should do Faith No More on the Angel Dust record. That record was hugely influential in metal in how it progressed for decades.

[@blutarheel1]

One of my fav bands of all time and one of my fav songs of all time. Thanks for making this video. Now I've got a huge smile on my face.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Puckrocker]

Yes!!!! You simply cannot beat Robert Smith when it comes to songwriters.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!!

[@MrJohndl]

@@Producelikeapro Paul McCartney?

[@hexxteria2387]

@@MrJohndl I'll do you one better, Johnny Rotten

[@Puckrocker]

Justin Case with the possible exception of your grandmother, none of those are better than Smith. You could absolutely argue that they, as well as a few others, are as good as Smith though. I look forward to granny’s next album though!

[@Puckrocker]

hexxteria I’ve been a huge Pistols fan since middle school, and the more I age, the more I think I like PiL even more than the Pistols. But I don’t think Lydon, while underrated, can really compete with the insane amount of perfect tracks Smith cranked out.

[@JustinWoo]

What a great breakdown! Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Justin!

[@CDBD]

Wow Roberts "a cappella" Vocals gave me goosebumps. It's just so beautiful.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, his vocals are amazing!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Frank!!