What Makes This Song Great? 'Just Like Heaven' The Cure

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Cure.
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[markshadows]

I feel Robert Smith doesn't get enough credit for his songwriting abilities. Truly one of the greats

[erikhendrickson]

The Cure SOUNDS LIKE the 80s but somehow their music also feels timeless.

[michaeldeforbes]

I was a freshman in college in 1987 who had never heard alternative music. This song was responsible for introducing me to The Cure, then eventually The Smiths, New Order, Depeche Mode, etc. 36 years later, I still never tire of hearing it. Now my teen daughter and I do karaoke to this song. It’s a sublime moment when your child loves the music that you yourself fell in love with over 30 years ago 😊

[seanmoloney]

The Synth line in this song is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever recorded. One of the greatest songs ever.

[peterknecht]

When you listen to "A forest" you really understand the mastermind. This song is so reduced to the minimum and still it delivers everything to catch the mood. I love The Cure!

[GooberFace]

In all my years of being a Cure fan, I've never heard Robert Smith's vocals isolated from the instruments in a song; his voice is so sweet. Thanks so much for this! It put a smile on my face today. Be well. Stay safe.

[WolfriksWorld]

When you've wrung the last drop of pleasure from your favourite song and played it a bazillion times, it's time to drop by Rick's YT channel and fall in love with it all over again

[desiderata]

I just had a tear... I can't explain it... I'm 52 and the Cure were my solace & my joy of some kind. They just spoke to me in their ethereal ephemeral eccentric ways... My Dad has passed ... But even in his 40s & 50s he liked the Cure. Part of the songbook of my life. Thank You Rick :)

[DanEdelen]

“Just Like Heaven” has the best-building intro of any song in rock. By the time the melody comes in, it’s like icing on a scrumptious cake.

[robinfeathers]

Robert Smith is the master at layering textures, especially with guitars. He's a massively underrated musician!

[MusicInApril]

Only The Cure can do a 1 or 2 minutes long instrumental intro without getting boring. Love the band.

[nwest]

I'm not a die-hard Cure fan in particular, but:
THIS song is easily one of the best pop songs ever written. Incredibly addictive as soon as you hear it, with these 2 hook lines ( synths + lead guit ) layered above one another. Plus the melancholic vocal atmosphere.
Timeless masterpiece.

[michaelz]

Back in the 80s I was listening to "Just Like Heaven" on KROQ when my dad walked into the room. He asked me what that was playing on the radio. I said "It's 'The Cure.'"

He paused for a moment, perhaps for optimal comedic timing, then he replied, "I'd hate to have the disease."

I miss him.

[pdxfun]

We are so lucky to get schooled by an incredibly educated man, yet not a musical snob. Thank you, Rick.

[QuicknStraight]

A brilliant band and they're still sounding great in 2022... With a new album on the horizon!

[jeffcohnphoto]

Simon Gallup is one of the most underrated and influential bassists of all time

[TheRedHotFuzz]

I know you focus on the musical side of the song, but what about Smith's amazing lyrics on this track?

Daylight licked me into shape
I must have been asleep for days
And moving lips to breathe her name
I opened up my eyes

And found myself alone, alone
Alone above a raging sea
That stole the only girl I loved
And drowned her deep inside of me

TIMELESS PERFECTION!

[tekis]

I've never seen Rick smile so much throughout one of his videos; he really does like The Cure! This is definitely my favorite Cure song!

[juliachildress]

Just discovering these videos. I'm 70 years old and consider myself beyond lucky to have 65 years of great music playing in my head. Love The Cure and this fantastic breakdown.

[marianka]

You can tell how much he loves music just by looking at Rick's face. The way he smiles while playing guitar shows pure joy and unique connection he has with the song he plays. It's really cool and interesting to see someone so passionate about something