The Cure - Pictures Of You (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@neatdesign]

It's very weird to hear "Pictures of You" without the full 2-minute instrumental intro. It sets the whole mood.

[@lauce3998]

Totally agree.

[@bryanstarke2931]

yeah, I haven't seen the video in YEARS so when the song started out I thought , wait, this is edited. 😕

[@paulhagger3895]

Agree.

[@tomwolfe6063]

I could not agree more.

[@homeboy6243]

yea fo sure tho, sounds weird

[@musemoon]

FUN FACT: Robert Smith has said the inspiration for the song came when his house caught fire. Days later, he was sifting through the rubble and found his wallet which contained pictures of his wife Mary. The cover photo for the single is one of those pictures. The album version is much longer and has an amazing 2 minute intro.

[@turdferguson400]

That’s so sad! But lovely that he found his wallet and treasured photos. 💖💖💖

[@Derry_Aire]

I wonder if the press sent either Bob Caramel or Ron Waffle to do the interviews after the fire.

[@turdferguson400]

Derry Aire COOL HANDLE, MATE! 😂😂😂

[@anaacevedo2263]

Where was his wife?

[@avictorbell2835]

This is amazingly played live especially when it follows Plainsong

[@geofffitz1497]

The album this came from, "Disintegration," is a masterpiece. End to end. Every song is a wonder.

[@debbiejohnson1484]

I envy the love Robert had for Mary! They are still going strong 33 yrs later!

[@debbieslove]

TREAT YOURSELF one day, and listen to the whole album... AS an album. Because it is an old school, kick back, throw your headphones on and take it in ALBUM that takes you on a journey through each of its tracks, one after another. It is a MASTERPIECE. And they earned their induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, last year, with this album (Disintegration) ALONE. It's pure genius. One of my top 10 albums of all time.

[@Reani71]

They did not earn their induction with this album alone, they earned it with their back catalogue of 40 years of great music and a huge variety of styles from post-punk to goth rock, alternative rock, dream pop, psychedelic rock, pop rock and more and lots of great albums that are all different and influenced whole generations of musicians. Before Disintegration the releases of Seventeen Seconds, Faith, Pornography or The Head On The Door have been important and significant already. Disintegration was actually the best-produced and most-dense of them all. And I don't know what you mean by old school, Disintegration is not an old school album in my eyes. From which point of view ? Well of course it came out in 1989 and is almost 30 years old, maybe that is what you mean. It just doesn't sound like that because it is so well-produced. Or maybe you call it old school because you're still young, I don't know. I bought the album when it came out... lol

[@flinx649]

agree

[@Surannhealz]

If Disintegration was the only album The Cure ever did, their contribution would not be any less to humanity. The other albums are good. But this….this is Disintegration.

[@allowyou9225]

The Cure is a great band to get into because you have over 40 years material and the Cure as a band has been several different bands in itself so many members over the last 40 years make up so many different musical styles and albums ! Start with the very first album and work your way up the ladder you will never regret it

[@Tommy-qk6fs]

Haunting... Perfect description for the profound heartbreak of these beautiful lyrics.

[@grogu3367]

Robert Smith sings with his soul.. magical sound

[@ralfgraebel4257]

I ❤ the the Cure style in the music its so unique....

[@drunkbuzzard3237]

Robert Smith is the happiest sad guy or is he the saddest happy guy.

[@catsteinhilb2880]

He’s brilliant either way 💕

[@ianashmore9910]

Yes

[@kwilter384]

Yes

[@curtisthomas2670]

The trippiest gloom or goth band

[@RGlide3]

Yes

[@tanyamonk1280]

The cure is a very versatile group. No two songs are ever the same. This is my fav band, seen then 6 times, named my child after a song of theirs, our wedding song is Halo... My husband Shares the same birthday as the singer/song writer Robert Smith. I just adore this band. Sad songs, happy songs, weird songs, exciting songs, depressing songs, dreamy songs... They have a new album coming out soon. It's been 11 years, we have been patiently waiting for perfection.

[@flyingcloud6776]

@Steve Lauria don't forget, he was also one of the forefather of the goth movement.

[@flyingcloud6776]

so versatile, but there is always "that voice"...

[@ste.6026]

Love Halo, a good call...

[@HerveBoisde]

You named your child Charlotte?

[@tanyamonk1280]

@@HerveBoisde , her middle name is Elise :)

[@anabelnieuwen]

The Cure - Lullaby 🥰❤️

[@midnified2227]

Video would blow him away!

[@LornaKelso]

Definitely! Big thumbs up

[@Buugzy]

All their songs are amazing

[@timthomsonart]

The only band to ever make me cry... The genius of Robert Smith, able to convey every emotion known to man so effortlessly. For someone who's been in a life long relationship with his childhood sweetheart it's amazing how well he can portray heartbreak and loss so well! So many different songs, each album is unique too.

[@systemlfo]

You can hear The Cure’s influence in a lot of the worlds top bands and they deserve a lot more credit than just ‘that goth dude’. BTW, Robert Smith hated being labeled Goth.

[@thecoogs]

Deftones specifically

[@shirazzza]

Well I kinda put them with Siouxsie that whole late 70s early 80s thing that was the tail end of the Brit punk going into new wave. The death of Ian Curtis & the birth of New Order.

[@phatpharm06]

I work with someone that really like The XX. It took me a bit but I realized that one song sounded familiar because it sounded like a Cure song to me.

[@brigittehuard4902]

Us goth kids still loved him regardless 🙃😊💗

[@dzhellek]

He would hate emo more but he was fortunate to dodge it.

[@ste.6026]

I've said it before the cure are special and Robert Smith one one most talented singer songwriters alive today, I think too many can't see past the image, many believe them to be miserable and depressing but the cure bring it all happy, positive, dreamy & love songs also... "Friday I'm in love", "Close to Me", "Love Cats", "Lullaby", "in Between Days"... Every album by The Cure contains brilliance "Disintegration" and "The Head On The Door" are two of my favourite albums of all time... Robert Smith's voice has such emotion and always comes across as genuine and heart felt...

[@Reani71]

The Cure is the band that influenced my whole musical journey for the last 35 years and I am grateful. I will always love them and no matter how many others bands I will fall for The Cure will always be my number one because they affect me on a whole different level, spiritually and emotionally and I think the reason why they are so famous is that many people feel the same. And since most people would always suggest that you react to the succesful and famous songs I want to suggest that you take a deeper cut since you seem to be open for their emotional rollercoaster rides. Therefore I suggest the songs: A Strange Day, The Last Day Of Summer, How Beautiful You Are, Bird Mad Girl and Push. Enjoy !

[@WillbJeepn]

How Beautiful You Are....one of, if not the best Cure songs!

[@underdawg2743]

Not as good or groundbreaking as Joy Division were though

[@calvin20877]

The Cure and Depeche mode!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariolakatos3685]

JOY DIVISION & SMITHS

[@lattis8157]

Can't go wrong with Close To Me by The Cure. The tune will be stuck in your head for days.

[@annother3350]

^^^ yes

[@ronsworld250]

Same Deep Water As... makes me feel the same way. Hell, so many of the Cure’s songs have been stuck in my head for years.

[@bryanstarke2931]

"Fascination Street" and "100 Years" are awesome! They have many other hits too like "Lovesong" , "Why Can't I Be Like You" , "Friday I'm in Love" , "Lullaby" , "Close to Me" and more

[@mastiffpeople4868]

LOVE CATS TOO

[@devenscience8894]

"Fascination Street" is a banger, as is "Fight," which is a little bit deeper cut.

[@ministry2627]

Fascination Street is my absolute favourite , and it's a long list of classics they have. Guitar takes me away to another place.

[@bryanstarke2931]

@@ministry2627 definitely, I want him to do that one next. Not only is it my favorite, but it would take his Cure experience in another direction since he's only heard Pictures of You and Just Like Heaven 😛

[@themercurialmoxie]

Fascination Street is one of my favs! "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep" is another one. ❤

[@michaelrenzi4813]

Robert Smith could put our most complex emotions into such plain words.. Truly gifted.

[@holgerschink1341]

Outstanding song from one of the BEST albums ever made : Disintegration.

[@shawnkearns9569]

Disintegration is my all time favourite album

[@_Shadoh_]

Mine too! Love this album so much.

[@thedamnedrose6665]

Pornography for me!

[@FarndaleStables]

It's brilliant!

[@ciceromeridius-decimus9641]

Great album! My favorite is Pornography.

[@lLushKitty]

Mine too but I love Wish more.

[@WickedKingLycoan]

It does my heart good to see younger generations finding the music that impacted me so so deeply when I was your age. You get to hear a lot of this for the first time and I envy you. Your channel does so much for me. You are exploring culture and cultures. Thank You!

[@brandy012173]

I love the artistic choice of putting a tropical beach with freezing snow mixed together. Appropriate. Do you know what it can do to your head when you stare at a picture long enough when you truly miss someone and way too much time passes..?? You start to fill in the blanks of the details you might have accidentally forgotten while clutching hard onto a specific memory. Me and my dad… we were really close, and very far away. I was forced to live with my mom out of state during the school year. He always took hundreds of Polaroids during the summer and sent some back with me and filled photo albums with the rest. That’s the best we could get. We both tried not to explode into tears at the end of the summer. Now he’s gone for good. And I grasp onto pictures. Summers are in the past. I wish my memory was better. Don’t take memories for granted. But try not to force them or you might end up with gaps in them and have nothing better to rely on but photos. AND DONT FORGET TO TAKE PICTURES, as long as it doesn’t keep you from living the moment.

[@chriscreekmore210]

The Cure was huge they have such a distinctive sound

[@DocRobert]

I love The Cure. Maybe check out Lovecats, Why Can’t I Be You, Lovesong, Lullaby, From The Edge of The Deep Green Sea, or Close To You

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

Doc Robert From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea is so beautiful....

[@DMB088]

Lullaby for sure!

[@JennRighter]

Close to Me is my favorite song if I was forced to choose.

[@DocRobert]

@@JennRighter yes! That’s such a great song

[@sophitsa79]

A forest.

[@michaelcomandatore7736]

And one more thing. This band is absolutely Stellar live. even today after all these years. There is zero compromise to the music

[@kathyjam2482]

I love this song this is one of my favorites. Why Can't I Be You and Friday I'm In Love are more upbeat.

[@heidihoward8217]

Yes-fully agree with Friday I’m in Love!

[@themercurialmoxie]

Love, The Cure. ❤

[@pdxangst]

Lullaby is a MUST.

[@robertduffy8343]

You my friend are awesome for covering this and your reaction is pure and your very knowledgeable of what the song conveys. I've listened for 35 years to The Cure. Your reaction blew me out of the water. The song has a special place in my heart. My fiancee passed of cancer in 97 and it is so true, all I have is my pictures of her and memories. Thank you my friend. Keep it up.

[@seancoleman1357]

“Love song” or “a forest” both top shelf cure songs.

[@ChrisOliver4307]

The Cure's "Disintegration" was ASMR for me in the 90s. It was a great album and it put me to sleep.

[@mastiffpeople4868]

SAW THE CURE 3 TIMES....Loved it, they are awesome. Making out with strangers at concerts, those were the days....

[@CrociatoAzzurro]

Hahaha

[@johnoconnor8105]

That was you!

[@josebravo1976]

😃✌️🙏

[@heatherconley6944]

the Cure was one of my fav bands as a teen in the 80s. loved every minute of this reaction. appreciate you!

[@spjunkies]

You probably won't see a lot of requests for this, but I hope you get a chance to listen to "Charlotte Sometimes" by The Cure. Very special song

[@ste.6026]

A good call...

[@77egina]

Love that one.

[@cindydochstader3356]

One of my faves.

[@catsteinhilb2880]

A love...but I Always end up thinking every Cure song is special 💕

[@tamifigueroa708]

One of my favorite songs

[@MoonChild-1994]

The Cures' Friday Im in Love and Fascination Street (extended mix) are good listens and reacts! You really go on the journey and get lost in the extended mix of Fascination Street, cool vibes, rhythmatic beats and synth keyboard play. Oh and their song, If Only Tonight We Could Sleep, is a gotta listen to! Its really soo different and shows the diversity of The Cure sounds!

[@chantalmassicotte3934]

I won a Robert Smith lookalike contest in a UK magazine in the 80's. Copied the album cover Let's Go to Bed....had the same bed spread!! I also won a Marilyn Monroe lookalike contest....😁

[@dianagoncalves3768]

This is a masterpiece!!

[@davidwalker683]

Great song with deep lyrics, great band!

[@amyk9175]

One of their best but they have a wide variety. I love Boys Don’t Cry, In Between Days, Lovecats, and Lets Go To Bed. So much to choose from. Enjoy! They were one of my favorites in jr high/ high school.

[@flyingcloud6776]

I'd suggest something uplifting by them next, like Love Cats or "Friday I'm in love".

[@lawrencekelli]

''The forest '' The last day of summer..and I love the song for ''The Crow'' the movie..love it.

[@tabithadickson36]

Love cats Is about two lovers comiting a sueside pact

[@JennRighter]

5:11 exactly what every Cure fan feels listening to MOST of their songs.

[@ldjt6184]

I'm really glad you liked it. Please listen to the extended version of this song.

[@bethshadid2087]

The Cure Is definately a great band with awesome sound 💗

[@celinhabr1]

One of my favorite songs from The Cure. A night like this is another amazing song, specially the live version.

[@4evalocd660]

💜the cure 💜💜✌🏾✌🏾

[@gus-hel480]

I saw live The Cure in Argentina in 1987 and 2013... One of my favorites band!! Love them ! Robert Is a genius !!!! Vamooooo

[@cenrnjones9712]

The Cure is fantastic, many good songs , Lovesong, Friday I’m in love!

[@atm3637]

Just beautiful one of my favorite Cure songs 😭☺️👍

[@denisfuenzalida3746]

For some light-hearted hits by The Cure check "Friday I'm in love", "Mint Car" or "Just say yes"

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

SO loving you liking The Cure. My favorite group....

[@chrisstone2567]

One of my favourite songs, from my favourite album ever. Strangely this is the first time i have hear the Single version, and did not realise it would be slightly different from the album version. Slightly shortened I think, most of the intro has gone. Superb song. A band that was incredible to see live

[@kathyjam2482]

They definitely switch their sound up. The fast tempo songs are great too.

[@anthonyv1719]

FINALLY SOMEONE DOES THE CUREEEEE!!!! Now please do the band NEW ORDER - !!!!

[@ministry2627]

Amazing song. One of their best in my opinion.

[@robertduffy8117]

Doing great stuff man. The Cure has been my playlist for 38 years. Your nailing it brother.

[@angiem107]

Extra! This song is so deep to just get lost in your right. It was also great to get lost in on the dance floor, the long version, cranked up loud! Great memories! Thanks for the smiles! 😁💖

[@SleeperLG]

The Cure is one of my all time fav bands! Super happy you reacted to this song!

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Perfect 10/10.

[@_HMCB_]

The Cure. A serious gift to the world. And Jay, you reflect how I feel and react to this song. Perfectly.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

I know this was nine months ago but I got so excited when I saw that you reacted to my two favorite cure songs ever. Just like Heaven and pictures of you. I’m a cure found for life. They got me through so many rough times. When Robert singsThe sound of his voice is haunting and he sings poetry to me. Maybe pick up “close to you”. You do a great job as always and keep me watching with your personality.

[@marikka9347]

Similar artists are the Psychedelic Furs and The Smiths. I am very fond of these bands. I do not use favorites because really with so many lovely songs in the world who can really pick? I will say that they are in the top 50 of a 600+ artist list that I keep. Some artists have 1 song, some have 50+, so as long as they have one song I will enjoy listening to anytime they are on the list. For the Psychedelic Furs I suggest: Heartbreak Beat, The Ghost in You and Heaven. For Smiths: How Soon is Now? and The Boy With a Thorn in His Side. To hear their humorous, yet good songs, try Frankly, Mr. Shankly and Vicar in a Tutu.

[@buster3448]

Now that you have reacted to The Cure, Depeche Mode , The Smiths....please react to Siouxsie and The Banshees!

[@raquelf.1962]

I saw them at Dodger Stadium in the 80's. One of the best concerts ever!

[@gchristyer]

Lullaby......😁🇬🇧✌️👍🙏

[@dirkriley3004]

Thanks dude ! Love the song & band 👍 Chicago Love 😁

[@Em-im1yz]

I get so much enjoyment watching people listen to my favourate bands for the first time.

[@allenisarunner]

The bass lines are stellar. The guitar work is so good on this track.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Beautiful melancholy.

[@juliedaly9897]

I like this..... Not heard it before.... Love the lead singer's voice. ❤️

[@rebrox6545]

First thing BIG THANK YOU for reacting to The Cure Man, and for choosing this track, but if you really want to experience THE CURE, Then live, is where they really happens, normally play 3 hour gigs. It's pure bliss

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

Welcome to discovering the absolute genius of The Cure. The worm has turned for you my brother.

[@robertdegrazia9668]

Their instrumental sound is so full and layered , the vocals intence

[@catsteinhilb2880]

OMG Brother- you get it! YOU get The Cure 💕 ! Welcome and enjoy ❤️ Great reaction

[@DMB088]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Oh how I love The Cure

[@dustiemarie9121]

The Cure... man so many to choose from. Yes it is very easy to get lost i their music. Thank you 🤍

[@JG-fv9bv]

The Cure "Burn" or "Its Friday I'm in Love"

[@tamifigueroa708]

Yes he conveys the feelings so well, that you feel it. Another one of my favorite bands.

[@Paineinyourblank]

When you think about it.. its perfect to get lost in The Cures music.. they are a band for everyone who has ever felt out of place and didnt know where to go

[@holyspacemonkey]

The Cure has so many great songs! Check out The Caterpillar, In Between Days, and Love Cats! I saw them in 1986 with seats right up front - fabulous!!

[@mastiffpeople4868]

Yeeeessssss!!!

[@magpie9223]

Love Cats is so good! And Boys Don't Cry.

[@EricaLeshea]

I wasn’t born until 1987, but man am I jealous!! 😍😍😍

[@holyspacemonkey]

@@EricaLeshea It really was wonderful!Definitely put it on your time travel wish list!!

[@italiacameron]

You understand ❤ To this day I still tear up whenever I listen to this song

[@ciceromeridius-decimus9641]

It's wonderful to see Gen X'ers and all the memories we share here. It makes me emotional. Gen X was the last of the best generation out there. Our love of music and freedom was and is still astounding. We must influence these youngsters today to the true sounds of music, freedom and liberty to just enjoy life!

[@laurakali6522]

Almost time for some Psychedelic Furs....

[@1mimarin]

Alice’s house

[@dcharkey254]

India

[@lulusaintly631]

Sister Europe

[@ronparsons8786]

President gas

[@hansolo6101]

Love My Way, Ghost In You, Heaven, Pretty In Pink, Heartbreak Beat, All That Money Wants, Until She Comes, House, to name a few.

[@AtomicVampire1]

Absolutely one of my favourite bands ever, I’ve seen them live between 30 - 40 times

[@bryanforis1839]

The cure are in the hall fame this year you should play it

[@Tiecky222]

Sending love, peace and guidance. You're awesome, keep up the great work.

[@blackbembel7794]

You so right, thats a Song to close your eyes and dream !!

[@allenisarunner]

The extended version of this song is simply magnificent.

[@curefanatic1821]

What I find refreshing about your reaction is your desire to listen to the words. I love the Cure, my favorite band. Most KZbin reactors listen to the music, or watch the video, and don't understand the deeper meaning. While the music is great, the lyrics are equally great. Great work.

[@stefaniehobbs3703]

You might want to check out The Cure's "Burn". From the movie The Crow, starring the late Brandon Lee.

[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

I am a fan of The Crow. Did not know originally they did the theme song when I first watched it. As I was listening to it I stopped the dvd to look it up as I recognised The Cure but was not sure. I was a happy girl finding out I was correct. Burn is one of my favourites.

[@karangooch1274]

The cure is my favorite all time band This song always reminds me of my bother in law who lost his brother and he says all he has left is his pictures of you

[@lilianavazquez436]

I get chills every time I hear this song love it ❤️❤️

[@justinjacques3985]

I always say you need to listen to The cure with headphones on full volume and in the dark to get the full experience. Definitely one of my favorite bands in the 80s , and still is.

[@iainweller452]

If you like The Cure try “A Forest” that definitely has a haunting feel about it

[@patsmith9192]

A magical piece of music.

[@manicpanic3544]

I saw them in concert twice and both times were phenomenal.

[@jellybean6582]

Makes me cry every time

[@1mimarin]

Love song is one of my favourites

[@miketodd185]

The Cure.... their amazing LIVE....

[@kateo8829]

Listen to the full version...When he sings"so much more than everything".. Oh my god.. It makes me cry everytime. 😢😢

[@janettem7374]

The Cure is the best 🌹