The Cult 'She Sells Sanctuary' TOTP (1985) HD

Broadcast on 18/07/1985

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[robiarussi]

Magnífico, essa música fez muito sucesso aqui em São Paulo, Brasil . Todas baladas tocavam essa música.

[brainscott]

Ian Astbury...looking and sounding like a combo of Jim Morrison, Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, and Scott Weiland all rolled into one terrific lead singer.

[photoshoott]

This one was always at the top of my listening list in the 80s and still is, even now. I just turned 57 and still can't listen to it without starting to dance to it. Great song, so upbeat, so beautiful and so uplifting. Great music is truly timeless and ageless, so listening to it never goes out of style. Thank you for great music and great memories.

[jasonjay]

The Cult at the peak of their powers.

Looking their best, playing their best song.

[danny]

One of those rare songs that you never get tired of hearing.

[crabkilla]

I don't listen to The Cult often, but when I do, my neighbors do too.

[bobdobalina]

These guys rocked. Man those were the days. No one will ever make music this good again. One of the most exiting times to be alive they were.

[DadSquatch]

Bill Duffy was a riff-machine, and one of the most under rated guitarists of all time. 🎸 🔥

[rubaidaallen]

This song is still the shit. Loved it in 1985, love it still. Wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[sewaseem]

Billy Duffy has one of the most distinct tones for a guitarist. very underrated

[cerone]

Man I sure miss the 80's life was simply fun.

[indifferentmonkey]

We still play this song VERY loud at house parties with mates. It is still one of the best tunes ever to jump around to. Brilliant then. Still brilliant now!

[dennispresiloski]

Cannot emphasize what a game-changer this song was when it came out. At the time rock was divided between synthetic new wave and big-hair metal. And the two sides seldom mixed. This song bridged the gap.

[scottsummerour]

One of the most underrated bands in the world!

[piercaramel]

The album Love is a perfect fusion between new wave and hard rock. One of the best albums from the 80 s

[lv]

Still smashing it in 2024. Long Live the Cult.

[colorider]

One of those songs that still makes you drive too fast.

[thetruth]

The 80s was the age of cross genders, punk, rock, hairbands, excellent movies, etc etc, where is that damn time machine when I need it!?!?

[surreallife]

Great band, great front man lots of charisma. He’s got it whatever it is.

[TheSpookyDuke]

Also one of the best looking, stylized bands ever.