Hey, I don't care if The Cult went "mainstream" - they were fucking amazing as a slightly alternative-rock band in the early 80s, and they were fucking amazing as a more glam-rock band during the late 80s. So, whoever complains about the music they produced isn't a true fan.
Hard to believe that this band wrote the most beautiful and intense lyrics before they went metal and wrote lines like "twistin like a cat on a hot tin shack" puh-lease
Top of the pops was a weekly british tv show giving a run down of the latest chart music and showcasing new songs. It played mainly pop songs and due to the limited recording time all performers mimed and the songs were usually shortened. Towards the end of its run there was a brief period where acts were encouraged to play live this was from about the late 90's onwards.
It was a legendary show but unfortunatley due to the changing media it lost its apeal and after 40+ yrs was finaly cancelled.
Yes, it's playback,not live.The Doors and Iron Maiden were the only two bands who refused ever to play on playback on TOTP.The only two bands who ever played live on TOTP.
That was deffintely a foreign show, the footage is on their "12 wasted years" documentary. I think they just wanted to take the piss out of how crap it was to mime to songs.
Has no one else noticed the end? Astbury falling backwards into the drum kit! Quality!
oslodunc 3 months ago
Hey, I don't care if The Cult went "mainstream" - they were fucking amazing as a slightly alternative-rock band in the early 80s, and they were fucking amazing as a more glam-rock band during the late 80s. So, whoever complains about the music they produced isn't a true fan.
AXLROSEISMYSEXGOD 3 years ago
Hard to believe that this band wrote the most beautiful and intense lyrics before they went metal and wrote lines like "twistin like a cat on a hot tin shack" puh-lease
Disciplinatrix 3 years ago
20 yrs passed, they're still rockin!!!!
pulburones 3 years ago
This is superb! It's a pity it was mimed though... would have been so much more RAW if it was live!
JimMorrisonsWidow 3 years ago 2
Top of the pops was a weekly british tv show giving a run down of the latest chart music and showcasing new songs. It played mainly pop songs and due to the limited recording time all performers mimed and the songs were usually shortened. Towards the end of its run there was a brief period where acts were encouraged to play live this was from about the late 90's onwards.
It was a legendary show but unfortunatley due to the changing media it lost its apeal and after 40+ yrs was finaly cancelled.
garibaldi54 3 years ago
Yes, it's playback,not live.The Doors and Iron Maiden were the only two bands who refused ever to play on playback on TOTP.The only two bands who ever played live on TOTP.
Isilhin 3 years ago
Actually i saw a video where maiden "Lip Synches" at TOTP? but they exchange instruments widway into the song and generally make fun of it
ElFrankus 3 years ago
That was deffintely a foreign show, the footage is on their "12 wasted years" documentary. I think they just wanted to take the piss out of how crap it was to mime to songs.
itsonelouder1 3 years ago
@Isilhin New Order played live on TOTPs numerous times!!
Lennie690 1 month ago
u guys r retarded this top of the pop or wutever totp means is SUPOSED to be lip syncd dumb asses
toymachine88 4 years ago
yeah this sounds EXACTLY like the record.... a little bit too much actually....
damn...
love the song though
mastariffa 4 years ago
You can also hear two guitar parts. I think ones real but the rest of its fake
robinifearth2 4 years ago
A gem .
codge2112 4 years ago
Great song - Shame this was mimed.
Thexderx 4 years ago
i love you ian
BALDETOP 4 years ago
Backing track. Lip sing... etc, etc, etc...
Premier141 4 years ago
man i remeber watchin this... it woz a hot one in 89 in black...
ianwild16 4 years ago
one of my all-time favs. i agree this is 100% better than the 1994 one.
BiOhAZarD722 4 years ago
dude.. are you agreeing with yourself?? (see your previous comment)... jesus.
davalos8000 4 years ago
sonic temple is one of the greatest albums of the 80s. Firewoman is just one of those that lights you up.
aquastar82 4 years ago
Isn't the drummer with Velvet Revolver now?
DarkAngel182 4 years ago
Yes Matt's now with Velvet Revolver and sometimes with Camp Freddy.
CrazyTulip 4 years ago
From mean rock chick this is my favorite all time rock track
rosedit 4 years ago
great band
bill9dodge 4 years ago
great video, this one is great compared to the 1994 one were he cant even finish a line. BUT THEY STILL KICK ASS! Rock On!
BiOhAZarD722 4 years ago
wake up man.. this is lip syncing.. cant compare to a live rendition.. ...
davalos8000 4 years ago
TOTP lip syncing at it's finest!
bsmith483 5 years ago
good band
rocksdiamonds 5 years ago
Too bad The Cult sold out and turned into a hard rock band. I much prefer the early goth/deathrock stuff.
abangthebeat 5 years ago
oh TOTP almost never having the actual performance
TheFrontman55 5 years ago
What a man!! What a band!!!
carilsvampire 5 years ago
Never saw this clip before. Great stuff. CFFC
gibsondan 5 years ago