THE CURE: Live in Amsterdam 1980 [REMASTERED + INTERVIEW]

Footage aired by Countdown TV featuring the Cure performing live in Amsterdam, Netherlands on October 17, 1980 for the promotion of their second album "Seventeen Seconds".
Interview 00:10
10.15 Saturday Night 2:32
Jumping on Someone Else's Train 5:52
Grinding Halt 11:18
A Forest 13:35
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[@RICKYCHAVEZ1980]

I love how Robert Smith was like "No we're The Cure of the 80's". That's what makes The Cure so good, they have a good imagination and don't need to be compared to anyone, they're their own unique band.

[@czeslawbednarek]

DA DA IN POLAND GENIUS

[@birdmadlady6900]

Am I the only one who laughed so hard at Robert going, "Here's two songs about trains!" 😂

[@guilty-of-being-right]

I pooped myself

[@buschovski1]

It is actually kinda funny

[@chrislivingston6955]

Yep funny as😅

[@leethomas255]

My favourite, and in my opinion, as a cure fan of 30 years, the best line up. I loved them as a 3 piece, such a tight sound. The early 80s were the best

[@gentillygirl545]

You are so correct! Thank you for recognizing it too!

[@themark1998]

Yeah! Best line up ever

[@LardGargantuus]

legendary band

[@thorjonsson8626]

I so agree Lee!

[@pirireis4443]

CAN ANYONE PLS TRANSLATE THIS INTERWIEW IN ENGLISH, THANKS!

[@bloodgoat]

THAT BASS TONE

[@mooskamoo]

Love this raw stripped back vibe from the early days, brilliant!

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

Soooo goooooddd

[@goslingmarcus]

Perfect Post Punk. Decades of song writing genius to come.

[@bostrickland4970]

Soooo true

[@yiannis95]

A great, tight, fresh band, right before they took the world by storm! They trully influenced my life...

[@hknulzesnulnegen]

Mine too!

[@franciscofernandez5034]

Same with me absolutely

[@tutsybassista]

Definitely me too!

[@drawingperfectcircles]

Fave album at 16 (in the 90s) 😻

[@gregordavis]

I really like lols drumming. So simple and organic, super quick rolls and slash sounds

[@jolinkarlsson8569]

Baby cure is so cute i can’t 🖤

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

Saaammmmeeeee

[@MrSwampFox2U]

Simon Gallup. 👑

[@lifelong5425]

Going to see them this Friday in Vancouver......this was recorded in 1980....nearly 43 years later, time will have stood still...O M G.

[@koosmeijerhof466]

Saw them in Vancouver too. Amazing, a fan for 40 years

[@maricallo6143]

Never heard them sound so raw...The Cure always sounded polished to me, I 've seen them live in Ljubljana at the end of the 80ies, they sounded like a big stadium band.

[@Watcher4111]

This is True the cure, Best the cure. Definitely its a peak, other than cure pop songs like Lovesong or Wild mood swings album

[@Ennui.]

To be fair, they were a big stadium band by the end of the 80's... Their sound also massively evolved after the first 2 albums. They were punk/post punk at the start, very raw and energitic compared to the goth sound they became famous for.

[@lonewizzard8456]

This was one power fucking trio. I'm speechless.

[@missescookie]

I used to have this but it was bad quality on VHS. Thanks so much for sharing this gem. Been a Cure fan since the mid 80s and love their music but (fan girl moment so please bear with me!) young Robert was gorgeous. And his voice… Swooooon.

[@franciscofernandez5034]

A true 💎 a “ raw” cure but very well coordinated and lol on drums 🪘 was excellent, they as a trio were absolutely brilliant ! It’s those types of performance 🎭 that would be a testament of what a great band was evolving at the time , and of what was still to come . 😎

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Drummer is amazing

[@buschovski1]

this kicks butt. Great three piece. I esoecially like the bass playing

[@pbabiesinspace6112]

Very good live mix. It's rare to get such a good mix even with mega bucks bands like Metallica. Every instrument and vocals are very clear and nothing over powers.

[@jw_au]

I love these early songs, they’re brilliant

[@JubeProductions]

I've been a fan of The Cure for well over 30 years and this is a rare find. I've seen this footage before but not in this high quality. Big thanks to the uploader. ❤

[@jombeemeanstroke6426]

They were a technical tight outfit. Love The Cure

[@pslay9324]

Thank you for uploading this iconic masterpiece! Robert Smith The Cure looking like a baby!

[@nickyp310]

what a voice!

[@purplevein909]

So nice seeing this footage with a new coat of paint great remaster. The cure sounded great as a 3 piece too

[@tonycostanzo4276]

43 years ago ,those were the speed years

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

I feel old and young 😂😂😂😂

[@SmartCookie2022]

Great upload. Early live Cure performances of this quality are as rare as hen's teeth. A big thank you, Riki.

[@rodriguefalcionelli7823]

Clearly, the 80's, especially 1980-1982 was the best years for me with the Cure. Seventeen seconds, Faith and Pornography, these 3 albums are so great. And later, more later, Disintegration was in the same way, it's just my own opinion. Thanks so much for this video, I love it.

[@buschovski1]

Shit, Robert really holds it down with one guitar.

[@avi_was_here]

Exactly what I was thinking!? I always knew he could play but I never knew he had this type of capability, especially having singing responsibilities too. His rhythm/ picking hand stuff is incredible here.

[@mariah3654]

Thank you! This is excellent. For those who say they're "goth" -- obviously not familiar with their early work.

[@ferrn6864]

their early work was definitely goth, seventeen seconds, faith and pornography.

[@RobertSchmidt72]

Liebe die Band seit meinem 13 Lebensjahr, jetzt bin ich 50 😁🤘🌑🕸️🌕🖤⚰️🕷️🪦. Danke für den Upload 👍💪👏👏👏👏🤩

[@vacuumelite2065]

This is a belter. Raw, timeless magic. Thank you for making my day. Much love. ❤❤

[@jasona1106]

I’ve been to many concerts . Some in the back . Some one the front row (a few times) some in box some in the grass. Always amazing through out the years. The Cure has been my obsession since 1986 when I was 11 went into a store and listened to pornography , Head on the Door Seventeen Seconds I was hooked. Going to a concert this summer again in June I can’t wait ! 3 hours plus of pure ecstasy

[@Jason-andTheArgonauts]

Saw them an hour and a half ago. Love them more for playing a 29 song set.

[@GrauzoneBay]

@@Jason-andTheArgonauts Envy you man...didnt get tickets for Portland...they always play almost 3 hours...never seen a band doing that

[@d0ublecr0xx]

May 31 @ Moda was beyond my wildest dreams!! Almost no empty seats :) Returning by light rail north, the kinetic energy on those packed cars was palpable!!! If you search for their show @ Hollywood Bowl, a kind soul filmed the entire show from the front rows. I felt being in the presence of Robert Smith was the way an audience for Amadeus Mozart or Bizet felt in their time

[@Shadowx011]

Phenomenal what they transitioned to shortly after this.

[@debbieturner6194]

Amazing!!!! I ADORE Simon 😍🥰😍

[@DjWarp79]

Music that is still relevant til this day!

[@jamessidneyreynolds354]

So tight bringing 80s

[@ajittffcure]

I think in the early days The Cure were more readily accepted by the French and the Dutch more than even their home turf in the UK. In fact even places as far as Australia and New Zealand got their music in ways that clearly were more receptive than their native land.

[@paulnoble5907]

All music, no image…❤

[@LeslieHiles-mn9fg]

Over the years some tunes sounds voices just grab a hold you my friend are such a wonderful person i cannot let Go

[@gedasbartusevicius7316]

Thank You

[@DevZant]

Thank you

[@70sladyalways25]

Wow! Thank you for this.

[@rhmcvay]

The Cure were originally a three piece band, with Robert singing and onlead guitar.

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

The best lineup !?

[@croiners4166]

Saw them in NYC, Hurrahs 1980, unforgettable.

[@gingermoon88]

Love this!..Thanks!💘🎶😻

[@terrypmusic]

Very good, keep it up!

[@nigel8499]

Thanks for posting this

[@karstenklein1607]

Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤

[@Thrillkisser]

This is incredible!!!! Thank you for posting! 🖤🖤🖤

[@peterroxofthefuture]

Great vid. Thx for sharing, Riki!

[@Gothgalactica]

This is effin QUALITY 🖤

[@richardjames1946]

Early cure rocks! They do sound great as usual 📻😍 yeah, thanks for sharing 💙💙💙🌌🫖☕

[@nicollevarnadore3470]

bahahah dudes are faded beyond belief and delivering the goods..thank you for everything 😊❤

[@jamessidneyreynolds354]

Great live.

[@sarahfrancis9401]

This restored footage is amazing! I've only ever seen blurry, scratchy bits and pieces of this interview and performance. This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing! ❤🎶

[@keithkuhn607]

So raw

[@theartzscientist8012]

I was one of the first fans when they were underground.

[@lonewizzard8456]

I must have been the 2nd, lol

[@theartzscientist8012]

@@lonewizzard8456 then we are very blessed. He wasn’t even famous when I listened. I hated when he went mainstream as I was so attached to him being more personal. Robert Smith raised me in his songs. He taught me how to love the right way and to be fun and charismatic. My parents were too busy working. I love him deeply.

[@lonewizzard8456]

@@theartzscientist8012 Agreed 150 per cent! He's loved by so many for those very reasons!

[@theartzscientist8012]

@@lonewizzard8456 I adore him. I don’t want him to go anywhere

[@bloodhound..]

this is so high quality I love it!! great video

[@MsViolare]

Thank you so much for uploading!! Love 'em over decades now!!❤

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

Sooooo gooooodddd

[@jamessidneyreynolds354]

Great comments.

[@emersontomasini9495]

Thank you very much for share the show, and with timestamps of the songs, the sound is a little low. Griding Halt is pure New Wave 80's. Excuse my broken english. 🖤💙🖤😎

[@CNElectricq]

WOW grinding halt is just amaaaaaaaaazing

[@kleineneus]

Memory Lane, vakantie L’warden met vriendin Linda & natuurlijk Vat 69

[@sandraostheimer5545]

Oh yeah, ❤❤❤

[@alejandropontaza9619]

Julio 2024 escuchando clásicos

[@vervor]

Kinda sounds like Bloc Party when they burst onto the scene. Rad early raw stuff. Of course Robert has always had that epic voice.

[@jean-christophelebachelet5926]

Bloc Party sounds like the cure...in their early days

[@vervor]

@@jean-christophelebachelet5926 yes true

[@davehunter6920]

ulster hall 79...supporting the banshees ...some night

[@igortheuriot3424]

Énorme 🎉🎉🎉

[@thecureshow6877]

It's "Another Journey By Train" at 8:22

[@gentillygirl545]

Beautiful Boys.

[@franciscofernandez5034]

You most be very sweet gentilly❤

[@templeforsythe2385]

Robert says were putting out 3 new albums. And simon just side glances. Like ah fuck we really gotta do this now?😁💜

[@LeslieHiles-mn9fg]

Love you just as you are...remain by my side please know your important 😃❤️

[@djscott9207]

And Lol was a solid drummer.

[@edgarcortes9555]

Con justa razón the cure fue es y será el gran rey del punk

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

They are rolling, and so am I lol 😂😂😂😂

[@SimonRobeyns]

ready to take the world on

[@latontolog]

Lol looks so good here

[@LONEEAGLE_space_rock]

saw them in 1980

[@vegardyrnes1793]

Ace!!

[@soloandrea6573]

Simon Gallup il migliore bass player dei Cure

[@templeforsythe2385]

Gawd i wish iwouldve been about twenty then. I was 2

[@basbrouwer9660]

good to see 43 years ago the dutch were even ruder than they are now

[@robertodeluca4153]

Ever green

[@bekakesic1806]

❤

[@talitabarrosot]

🦇✨✨

[@denizyavuz217]

Lol is amazing tho, early cure is so good😊

[@laurakojobeecham4872]

3 new albums. Love him - he’s such a troll

[@radiosilents]

Missed a track - They segue into Another Journey by Train after Jumping Someone Else's Train

[@joshharrison2657]

Robert Smith was … barely tolerating … the interviewer’s questions 😅

[@SimonRobeyns]

well he was asking stupid questions, only natural for robert to go ham on it :D

[@rebours]

@@SimonRobeyns Well, tbh, I found robert totally immature here...

[@user-vo6hf2eq7v]

😮😮😮😮

[@deusdethsiqueira]

.Chouuu...

[@LeslieHiles-mn9fg]

The symbolic forrest keeps moving..😂😂

[@TheWelcome7]

Pink Floyd of the 80’s? ..seriously nobody ever even thought that

[@fernandomoreno1621]

Where did you find this gem? Beautiful.

[@SALFARFAN]

Could Shine On You Crazy Diamond's intro have served as an inspiration for A Forest's intro?

[@vincenzollamas]

i think every song had the same bpm!

[@ClockwiseCat]

TOIGHT

[@czeslawbednarek]

MAM 70 LAT A ICH SŁUCHAM TO JEST TRANS JAK MOZNA STWORZYĆ MUZYKE PROSTE URYWANE CHWYTY A FACECI STWORZYLI MUZYKE NIEDLA KAŻDEGO LECZ .................

[@fannylevie6682]

Really nice to see them play faster and more precisely. But the communication to the fans haven't change "thank you, goodbye", so cold....

[@autumnsnow8467]

He’s obviously a very shy person. His fans know, respect & understand that about him

[@dagmerrie]

Is dit ergens op NPOstart terug te kijken?