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The Cure!

Amy Lamé tells the story of The Cure through the words of their devoted fans!

Superfans tells the story of an artist's career through the people who love them most: their fans. Across four episodes, Amy Lamé meets devoted followers and collaborators to explore the lasting impact of some of music's most beloved artists.

In this episode - It’s all about Superfans of The Cure!

For 50 years, The Cure have provided the soundtrack to life's biggest emotions: heartbreak, joy, longing, loss, love, and everything in between. Through Robert Smith's deeply personal songwriting and the band's unmistakable sound, The Cure have built a unique connection with listeners around the world, creating a community that, for many, feels like a refuge.

With new generations continuing to discover their music, often through parents who were part of the band's original fan base, the Cure family continues to grow.

In this episode, Amy meets devoted Cure fans from across continents and generations to discover how the music of a band that began in Crawley nearly half a century ago continues to resonate so powerfully today. Through their stories, she explores the lasting appeal of The Cure and the extraordinary bond between the band and the people who love them.

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BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Cure

    Friday I'm In Love

    • Now.

  • The Cure

    I Want To Be Old ('Easy Care' Sav Studio Demo 10/77)

    • Three Imaginary Boys.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 1.

  • The Cure

    Faith

    • Faith.
    • Polydor Records.
    • 8.

  • The Cure

    In Between Days

    • The Cure - Staring At The Sea.
    • Fiction.

  • The Cure

    Close To Me

    • Rhino/Elektra.

  • The Cure

    Love Cats

    • Fiction.

  • The Cure

    A Forest

    • Rhino / Elektra.

  • The Cure

    A Forest

    • Alle 40 Goed - 80's (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • The Cure

    Boys Don't Cry

    • Fiction.

  • The Cure

    Boys Don't Cry

    • Rhino/Elektra.

  • The Cure

    Charlotte Sometimes

    • Staring At The Sea: The Singles.
    • Fiction.

  • The Cure

    The Walk

    • Fiction.

  • The Cure

    Pictures of You

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • The Cure

    Just Like Heaven

  • The Cure

    Just Like Heaven - Glastonbury 1990

  • The Cure

    Push

    • UMC.

  • The Cure

    Lullaby

    • Rhino/Elektra.

  • The Cure

    Lullaby

    • The Cure - Galore.
    • Fiction.

  • The Cure

    Fascination Street

    • Disintegration.
    • Polydor Records.
    • 7.

  • The Cure

    Alone

    • Fiction / Polydor.

  • Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith

    What's Wrong With Me

    • you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
    • Olivia Rodrigo PS.

  • The Cure

    Lovesong

    • The Cure - Disintegration.
    • Fiction Records.

Broadcast

  • Monday23:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music