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Radio 6 Music,21 Sep 2026,60 mins

The Cure!

Superfans!

Available for 27 days

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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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Friday I'm In Love
    Friday I'm In Love
    The Cure
  3. 2.
    I Want To Be Old ('Easy Care' Sav Studio Demo 10/77)
    I Want To Be Old ('Easy Care' Sav Studio Demo 10/77)
    The Cure
  4. 3.
    Faith
    Faith
    The Cure