The Cure - "Boys Don't Cry" | 2019 Induction

The Cure perform "Boys Don't Cry" at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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[@aybxss]

I love how his voice has not changed it’s very rare you find singers from the 80s who still can sing like they used to

[@danc3693]

Mochi Boi True but face it - at least the songs of theirs I am familiar with do not require what one might consider a very broad vocal range so that has to help. Now Steve Perry at 70 singing Journey songs? Don’t think so as he doesn’t hit the high notes like he did at 30.

[@KingChaos777]

And also because 80's artists and bands singers are pure talent

[@jackkitchen154]

Morrissey too

[@mrbowlingcrazy]

well the tons of reverb and delay on his mic certainly helps his cause

[@michaelzamora8056]

@@danc3693 true what he's doing isn't very technically difficult. However it also takes work to maintain a voice for that long, even for what he's doing, so I gotta respect that

[@stonkyluigi6287]

JESUS THE VOICE ON THIS MAN HAS NOT CHANGED

[@volt9903]

Intact.

[@abusca5415]

Ridiculous

[@everything20205]

What's ridiculous about that , it's true that his voice never changed. He still got it

[@marilenetala3050]

Stonkluigi. No his voice has not changed really. He is superb. Love, love, Robert Smith and of ckurse THE CURE. !!!!

[@marilenetala3050]

@@everything20205 m

[@stefanpedersen1915]

Robert just seems like the most kind and humble rockstar ever - I love him!

[@sonjabax5686]

Yeees 💕 Reminds me of Gary Moore 💔

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@robertsmith4520]

I agree 👍

[@markusantonio4866]

@@robertsmith4520 blimey

[@Esmopje]

He is.. BY FAR

[@xTheFly]

Seriously? How? They look like they've aged but if you close your eyes and listen, this is the Cure in the 80's! This defies science! I love it!

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@margiel2614]

Robert Smith rules.. And I'm 65

[@lesflynn4455]

Yes, they're authentic. There ain't no surgical enhancements there.

[@requiem165]

Cute :)

[@leeevan6908]

seconded, indeed they haven't changed audibly.

[@sharkfin2033]

His voice is amazing! Sounds just like the original from ‘79

[@ElDesarrollador]

holy cow... i met this band at 94 i had 9 years and i told to my mom why this lady is so ugly?

[@santiagocoronel2007]

Facts.

[@losfetosreaccionan528]

I disagree I think he sounds a bit better

[@elcangrejoviolinista]

@@ElDesarrollador 🤣🤣🤣

[@lancev1964]

Sounds as good or better !!!

[@neotower420]

The soul of this song hasn’t faded one bit.

[@Manwecaen]

Not a bit ...

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@flem123a]

This is so pure. Hard to express how incredible these guys sound so many years down the road. Smiling ear to ear here.

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@josejuniorfernandes7116]

Robert Smith and his voice must be eternalized as a world heritage

[@rileyroseberry5076]

And his strumming

[@freesiyee5362]

🤣🤣🤣

[@eddievanhaIen]

Edward Scissorhands sings nothing 👎🏻

[@paolapecorini1934]

We all notice the same thing: his voice is forever young and unique: amazing!

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@CatherineCane]

I've never heard his speaking voice before or heard a recent live performance and I was amazed by how young he sounds!

[@helenaramos8947]

​❤❤❤

[@deedee-tc4fh]

Alphaville

[@gregoryjacobson1645]

June 2024. The Cure is a top 20 Rock Band of all time.

[@gregweisal5542]

In my top 5

[@armandojosephcatalano5174]

Smith says that men shouldn't cry... but as an eighty-year-old I listen to this incredible performance and I cry 😥... with emotion.

[@philipborrell5775]

Well, yes, he says 'boys don't cry'.....but somewhat ironically

[@onsenfout1316]

Don't worry, im 40 and i cried when i had watch this video.

[@bradlepik3822]

I believe he is implying that real men cry, and are not afraid of emotions. Those not crying are boys. Basically he was too immature to cry.

[@Sporkonafork1]

@@bradlepik3822this is crazy, I always thought it to mean he’s speaking from the perspective of a young tough boy that was always told “boys don’t cry!” This is what I love about media and music specifically. There could be many different interpretations and they’re all right.

[@IdaJakobsen-cy6jt]

I love your comment so damn much! I coludn't agree more. Timeless. Ida - DK

[@LeutnantBrick]

Just leaving a comment so that my future me gets remembered of this beautiful song wnehever someone stumbles over this

[@njdrummer7120]

The cure is like a rainy Sunday in November w the last of the autumn leaves falling to the ground but it’s all going to be fine

[@BeNeStyle1]

sounds just like heaven to me

[@proyecto_geaproyecto_gea4029]

Beautiful

[@ratrat9646]

Kyle Kramer aha i see what you did there ;)

[@borismagnin7540]

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[@jackunsworth1663]

Hear me out... Sunday 15th November and is pouring it down ahahaha

[@TomMonteck]

Robert Smith's voice is the only voice that gets progressively better with age XD

[@tendo8162]

don't forget steven tyler mate.

[@tendo8162]

don't forget steven tyler mate.

[@luciamariaortegaflores4529]

Alex Turner

[@juanpablosuarezbautista1993]

Alex turner is still too young to say that xd

[@zzz8630]

@@luciamariaortegaflores4529 Alex Turner? Uhhhh I dont know about that mate.. I liked their older stuff like WPSIA, FWN, or Humbug. But Suck it and See and AM were just straight up wack.

[@andreabarnfather8972]

I close my eyes and I'm back at high school. Robert has an amazing voice which only takes a millisecond and you instinctively know it's him.

[@vickynicoll3045]

Sound better than ever !

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@roseofsharon7189]

Me too, I'm dancing at my school disco! Fabulous voice and brilliant band. ❤

[@jhaneduarte9740]

pls. do listen to The Essense.. it sounded a lot like him(Robert). anyhow, Boys dont cry is timeless. .I know a lot of younger gen who enjoys listening, dancing, singing along to this, without knowing it first came out in '78-'79... the Cure is pure enchanting and beautiful..and Robert Smith is....., for Goth's sake, the Goat of all time...

[@jodieblythe8207]

I still have a ceiling to floor black and white Robert Smith boys don't cry poster signed that i will never get rid of. One of my all time favourites bands ❤❤

[@lanebashford3982]

The Cure, The Cult, Billy Idol. Long live the 80s! This song sounds even better than it did 40 years ago. Thank you, Robert Smith....for being YOU. LOVE.

[@kirbirlandez2652]

The cure is one of the reasons why the 80s was so fckin cool...

[@delby66]

One of the many reasons mate.

[@justinbastian2293]

70’s mate

[@jdestiny10153]

Yeess, The Cure and Depeche Mode!

[@saktigong1645]

you mean Gay?

[@nicolecolson182]

@@saktigong1645 what a douche comment. Peasant.

[@wojciechmodrzewski1613]

The Cure is the Best Cure for heart and soul.

[@BluGirl222]

Robert Smith's voice is incredible! My daughter and I saw the last month. During the show she said to me, 'His voice sounds exactly the same.' He is amazing!

[@savedbyjesusblood]

Robert always seem overwhelmed at the end of the show just how much the audience still love him after 40 years.

[@adamgorsky8422]

The Cure is greatest band of all.time. ever. Period.

[@margajaya12]

…and Disintegration is the greatest album of all time. Period.

[@patrickdylan3848]

Robert Smith is an angel with a voice sent to us by God Himself. The Cure is namely so. Love Robert. ❤️

[@arrondiaz3736]

Agreed. I have Depeche Mode up there too.

[@clundgeweep]

Weeeelllllll…

[@keirstinfaircloth5842]

Agreeeeeeed! 1) The Cure, 2) Depeche Mode, 3) Dizzy Mizz Lizzy

[@Lucinda-cu5zk]

He sounds better! Even more emotional. He can bring me to the verge of tears.

[@andreabernotti4017]

All this concert was pretty unbelievable.

[@jarulelamar2025]

It's exactly how I feel

[@davidg.9932]

A very Happy 62nd Birthday Robert James Smith. 21 April 1959. Words can't describe your contribution and your ability to stay relevant for decades, in modern rock music. Cheers Mate..

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@ryanjones2121]

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[@halatas76]

The cure. The King of Goth Rock Band.

[@Kat-bg2kj]

3:15, this was the cutest thing ever, i’m in luv with this man

[@lorihenderson673]

Sadly us old ladies always have.. Pogo till u die

[@carmenchavarria7874]

Me too!!!! 💜

[@mo_be223]

Yesss!! 💕💕💕Every time Robert shows his shy and embarrassed side I get tears in my eyes... 'cause girls cry!!

[@TakerMJCSfan]

@@carmenchavarria7874 he’s gorgeous😍

[@mikolengmalic4709]

I've noticed that, too...such a humble man. We love u Robert Smith and The Cure!♥️♥️♥️

[@jenn-tube]

Well deserved. He looks so happy!

[@valentinadellafemina2465]

The expression of his eyes and his voice make him a singular person. Robert Smith world heritage site❤🤟

[@claudiapaola8810]

The Cure amor eterno.Actuarán en Santiago de Chile 30 de Noviembre 2023 ❤❤❤

[@mattwc4394]

I’m closing my eyes. It’s 1980. I hear it.

[@andresgottardi]

I'm closing my eyes, it's 1992. I hear it.

[@Kdija89]

Your comment made me cry. I miss the 80s.

[@acontecimentosefatoscomlou4541]

@@Kdija89 The 80's and 90's were the best decade in the music,arts,sports and even in the politic side.Nothing compares to this dumbest teens nowadays playing the ridiculous.

[@claudinerodriguez7511]

Indeed

[@Niki-tu7jz]

Yeeaah,..my generation!

[@leonardo47000]

They've been playing for over 45 years. I love their music. I saw them in 1989, live thanks to an amazing woman who had some pull to get 5th row seats. The experience was magnificent. These four guys made enough music to fill Great Woods, the venue in Mansfield, Massachusetts and beyond. The power, the emotion, and the artistry was like nothing I'd ever heard or seen

[@jayjavier4297]

Im born in a generation when music was REAL ,

[@Losabias111]

It has always been

[@PatrickStarfist]

Wow his voice still preserved. Not what you expecting when you see the thumbnail. Amazing performances btw, just like old days

[@jodieblythe8207]

God she sounds absolutely amazing this is even better then the studio version.

[@joekitsui]

Can’t help thinking of my old days.

[@demetriosantolin4546]

Immensi...dal vivo ancora di piu..un emozione indimenticabile vederli a Bologna

[@farokhbulsara4890]

He looks like a very humble shy man, something that is rare these days in musicians

[@SydAliHsn]

and every single boy crying to it since '79

[@stalinzambrana5755]

Voice still the same 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MTDG]

Don't know much about covid19 but this is the cure

[@liberty9387]

😂😂

[@keidronmiller7273]

Good one bro

[@frixpxpx]

okay, up you go

[@jimjam303]

right, i think you've had quite enough...and thank you for the early a.m., high af laugh

[@bdubo4389]

you just made laugh out loud.....greetings from France

[@dustiemarie9121]

This makes my heart smile 🥰 I had the privilege to see them live in 1996... best night ever. It was absolute perfection.

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@lhodybalottan5189]

THIS IS MUSIC WWOOOWW..CURE 4EVER EVER SINCE THE VOICE OF ROBERT SMITH HAS NOT CHANGED...

[@georgeolliveira2868]

THE CURE IS AMAZING, WE ENJOYED FLIGHTS A LOT.

[@mettamoose5074]

Absolutely amazing how he can still sing like that, after 40+ years!! What a beautiful voice he STILL has!!

[@privatepenguin3137]

Outcasts in the 70's, 80s, 90s' 00's, 10's...and OUTSTANDING in all of those as well 👍

[@unknown-pu4qw]

I think I'm one of the few Persians who listen to cure and other fabulous rock bands,and I don't say be cause of showing how cool or smart or etc I am, but just for showing my respect and love for these marvelous bands who changed my life 🙏🙏 I will always love you guys and it is my true honor and privilege to listen to your fantastic songs and music. Thanks again 🙏🙏🙏

[@sonjaheck3156]

You are a cat?

[@faribatashk855]

Count on me too ;))

[@gooshvaretala]

I'm persian and i love The Cure!

[@unknown-pu4qw]

That's really really great 🤗

[@baratheda777]

I love them! Their songs are as much about joy as sadness, all at the same time. Nobody lifts my heart the way The Cure do!

[@leederbazoid]

One of the few singers whos voice is as good live as a recording on a record.

[@devilution4583]

The bass is fire!

[@篠田博展]

見た目が変わらず声が出ないより、見た目は変わったが声が出ている方がよい。 ロバ男。最高だー！！！！！

[@gabecarlos61]

Shout out to my dad playing this band when I was young

[@1bls]

I miss when we were all young back in the 80’s, such a fun time to have grown up

[@blazinglava1175]

I just love seeing all the older people jamming out

[@cygpas]

I learned how to play the guitar because I wanted to learn and play boys don't cry.

[@JohnnyJonathan]

2

[@jarvistallmidge881]

3

[@siegjong759]

A-bm-cm-d

[@cesarsantana7563]

Yup, it was the intro of the song that got me hooked

[@janiquevaillot8554]

Congratulations

[@Paul-o5e8k]

The best song ever for the 80s

[@asparuhstarflyer87]

40 years later... His voice has not changed.

[@tuturura]

2 things: timeless lyrical crooner's voice in his own fashion, and the way he grabs his cheeks with both hands at the end of the song awww

[@danc3693]

Yes, he appeared so genuinely happy to be there and he seemed to really enjoy himself.

[@kukipereztorres6481]

Lo. Mejor..... La cura

[@kukipereztorres6481]

Impresionante, Pedazo de grupo🖤🖤🥴😘🤸💕🎭

[@muhammadbangkitjejoresinul5758]

Suddenly i cry, congratulations legends...

[@dudewholikesfood6769]

Beauty makes u cry sometimes

[@lesflynn4455]

What an absolute legendary band this is. They've been impossible to pin down. Everyone thinks of them as shoegazing goths but they've written some of the most perfect pop songs in history. Į first saw them on TV in Oz in about 1980, and I've been a fan ever since.

[@qjayviolnce9077]

OMG this voice does'nt even change and when he sing his breath is'nt heavy at all if we consider his age! I'm still in love with The Cure until now.

[@robg915]

Such an amazing performance This British banned had a huge impact on me as a kid in America. Legendary

[@mafei5165]

i love you the cure

[@sbobba031267]

My youth flashing in front of my eyes...thanks Rob

[@David-le7jy]

God damn you Stevie Nicks!! Love you Robert, love you Stevie!❤❤❤

[@tsupongtv9767]

that voices never change

[@indieroc4life]

As much of an influence the cure is on a lot of bands and from the time they made their best music, the thing I enjoy the most is Robert smiths humility and longevity as a performer.

[@AvoCADo-hw5rh]

One of the greatest bands to ever exist

[@cathydavidson3249]

I love this song and always think it should be THE song to promote men's mental health

[@username-ux9wx]

That moment where Robert looks at the drummer right before the performance is so wholesome.

[@zaq9187]

Lyrics I would say I'm sorry If I thought that it would change your mind But I know that this time I have said too much Been too unkind I try to laugh about it Cover it all up with lies I try to laugh about it Hiding the tears in my eyes Cause boys don't cry Boys don't cry I would break down at your feet And beg forgiveness Plead with you But I know that it's too late And now there's nothing I can do So I try to laugh about it Cover it all up with lies I try to laugh about it Hiding the tears in my eyes Cause boys don't cry Boys don't cry I would tell you That I loved you If I thought that you would stay But I know that it's no use That you've already Gone away Misjudged your limit Pushed you too far Took you for granted Thought that you needed me more, more, more Now I would do most anything To get you back by my side But I just keep on laughing Hiding the tears in my eyes Cause boys don't cry Boys don't cry Boys don't cry

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@ronpotts6385]

There's nothing to say, except ❤️❤️❤️.

[@Justy-ty2oh]

He’s still so adorable 💜

[@Lilo1196]

Nisiquiera los años le quitan el encanto a Robert Smith y su espectacular voz. Me encanta

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@stussyneo2]

Robert Smith is such a genuine good mate! Love u always The Cure! 🐐❤️🤟

[@juancarlosrojas3315]

Robert Smith es un genio, un verdadero rock star, no pierde su estilo y menos aún su increíble voz...THE CURE es mi banda favorita. Geniales👍

[@rodiricmendoza1920]

My teenage music, still listening to it makes me get up during my depressive time

[@LeDouxCalin]

Après plus de 35 ans ...The cure est encore un magnifique band et nous donnent encore le goût de danser...

[@martafonseca9879]

Ai,que delícia de música. Saudades do meu tempo de juventude.

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@edwardjwoolhouse23]

Probably watched this about 10 times this week. Great performance.

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@taniastefaniakatzouraki8579]

Boys don't cry but I do 😥

[@christhiele3836]

Seriously, both musicians and I magicians.

[@mot00rzysta]

One of the most unique bands.

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@blazinglava1175]

Robert just puts a smile on my face

[@GustavoDiazV]

Wowwwww pure love emanating from those souls.

[@silviamaria5876]

Los adoro!!!desde Uruguay 🇺🇾 bendiciones!!!

[@ryanjones2121]

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[@seastoriesandsciencefictio4253]

Don’t fall the gloomy goth look, The Cure has always been about pure joy.

[@ayalabanai6300]

Exactly

[@juansanchez209]

They’re the opposite of The Smiths in that retrospect lol

[@Robbyred_220]

@@juansanchez209 lol they're poles apart from the Smiths. I never liked Morrissey. He's a tit.

[@MARRANCA2]

I always wondered about that. Sure, Disintegration is a bit dark, but The Cure is so much more than that

[@leonawroth2516]

I'd say most goths tend to be childishly joyful, when you meet them in person.

[@larryberry1379]

Robert is so fabulous!

[@joeytagz8048]

As a grown ass man this song always make me cry.

[@mactheAnimal798]

Thank you The Cure. For every sad and desperate Moment when I listened and dance to your Music, that pushed me into life again. I love you!

[@russ1490]

Man his voice is still so good ! You can tell he is still very young at heart !

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

Emosh listening to that, just amazing, what a guy

[@Nochoice677]

love the guitar riff

[@Zentube-]

Best live artist I’ve ever heard damn

[@arvitkopliku7232]

They’re playing it in slower tempo. Such a The Cure thing to do.

[@dudewholikesfood6769]

Gotta switch it up

[@norettebenettnoha]

The Cure Really true Artssss❤️

[@rodrigofigueiredo938]

escutava esta musica em 1999 ,, e ainda gosto, alias meu bom gosto não mudou e Robert Smith continua cantando com a mesma voz e energia... Maravilha

[@helenaramos8947]

A minha alegria é saber que em todos Festivais de Rock no Rio de Janeiro tocam sua música Robert Smith ❤

[@pykeargo7459]

Goosebumps and tears.

[@jodiestonehill9318]

Oh I still adore them 🤩

[@darksonata4611]

Nothing but love for this song ❤