I know that videos of live performances tend to focus on the singer, but in this case they didn't spend nearly enough time showing us the bass player as he was performing. He had the toughest job, give him some props by showing him shred.
I do so love this song!! There is such true meaning behind this song !! One thing I have always respected about The Cure is that they write music of what they feel and if you like them you do, if you dont then whatever. They play their music because they love what they do. They have never been sell outs and I respect that. The Cure is a phenomenal band of whom I have loved for 24 years now and it will never change. An excellent band for all time indeed!! The Cure Forever!! <3
This is actually from October 1980. The Cure appeared on a Dutch TV program called Jaap Eden Hal. "Grinding Halt" was only one of the songs The Cure performed.
@bassnicola great! actually I am able now to play this version of Simon Gallup but it will be still cool! JSET is the next song I wanna be able to play, maybe you can help me out with your cover!
Is that Simon Gallup? If not its from 1978/1979, I guess.
But I can't really say.. If I look at Robert's look, then I'd say maybe 1979, or 1981 (he looks similar in the Other Voices music clip so thats why..)
In 1980 his hair is short (look at the A Forest and the Play For Today video).
The guy with the toughest job on this song is the bass player. Wish they showed more of his speed bass.
wackyraces121 1 month ago 4
My fave Cure song!!!
CarlosRamirezTX 3 months ago 2
robert's got a really nice arse
tabbythenut 4 months ago 3
a lot of energy here, punk rockers!!!
podrido334 4 months ago
I've been Playing this Song back 2 back....=D
puffpuffyogi 5 months ago
A GEM! Thanks for posted =)
darkrebel09 5 months ago
I LOVE young Robert so much <3
sophbizz 5 months ago
such a fucking great band and I love this song.
levrres 6 months ago
I know that videos of live performances tend to focus on the singer, but in this case they didn't spend nearly enough time showing us the bass player as he was performing. He had the toughest job, give him some props by showing him shred.
pjbogart 6 months ago 2
the cure é muito massa simplesmente essa musica outras musicas tbm sao legais como lullaby boys don t cry fire in cairo e etc..
yorranpdr 6 months ago
СУпер на них учились наши советские рокеры
kreker100 6 months ago
So good...
KellieP4u 8 months ago
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dEFT07Itd 8 months ago
yes he knows how to let his bass swing
dEFT07Itd 8 months ago
The Cure are the best UK band ever...fact
goomba1979 8 months ago 2
FUCKIN' AWSOME !!
ZAWX99 9 months ago
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abjectbastard 11 months ago
wwhé punk
ZAWX99 11 months ago
Simon walks over and starts up A Forest.....THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE CURE!!! Simon, Rob and Lol - FOREVER!
shakedydogshake 11 months ago
The Cure siempre.
5*. Gracias por compartir el video.
Saludos
xan1967 11 months ago
WHO DARE PUT DISLIKE???
MsJelibean 1 year ago 3
wow ! post punk era !!!
MrCamacho75 1 year ago
I'm not a hardcore fan so for awhile when I saw Robert I was wondering if I got the right band cos I mean WHERE'S HIS HAIR AND MAKE UP? :P
98monkey89 1 year ago
He looks soooooooooooooooooooo different!
barelyferni 1 year ago
@barelyferni
totally! :)
theh7308 11 months ago
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nelshua 1 year ago
This video oughta have more fucking views!
Sleazymush 1 year ago
Its weird for me, as someone born long the cures early days, to see robert smith without mussed up hair and makeup.
lladsbid 1 year ago
@lladsbid
...and in a 3 piece band, too.
flatwear 1 year ago
perfect!!!!!!!
xxLesGirl18xx 1 year ago
One of my favourite Cure songs, *thanks* ! :)
ButterflyRoseX 1 year ago
it's a good thing
TheCodyLamont 1 year ago
my dad showed me this song i love the bass its somewhat challenging but extremely fun and really catchy i love it <3 :D
iWalkYouJock 1 year ago
I do so love this song!! There is such true meaning behind this song !! One thing I have always respected about The Cure is that they write music of what they feel and if you like them you do, if you dont then whatever. They play their music because they love what they do. They have never been sell outs and I respect that. The Cure is a phenomenal band of whom I have loved for 24 years now and it will never change. An excellent band for all time indeed!! The Cure Forever!! <3
juniebird72 2 years ago 2
I think robert's voice was better in old days...
but...still The Cure its my favorite band :)
Radioh21 2 years ago 6
This is actually from October 1980. The Cure appeared on a Dutch TV program called Jaap Eden Hal. "Grinding Halt" was only one of the songs The Cure performed.
1969Brookie 2 years ago
@1969Brookie Any idea if there is a dvd with this gig or the gig in Boston underground 1980? Still looking for it!
billenkoekenbakker 1 year ago
BRRRRR!!!! Looks like it's a bit nippy there.
1969Brookie 2 years ago
This is soooo awesome. This is one of my favorite Cure songs. LOVE THIS. Thank you so much for posting.
1969Brookie 2 years ago
by far the best "grinding halt" video on you tube.
wolverine7998 2 years ago 24
I NEED those bass TABS, the bassline sounds so great!
Great song!
Mstar82 2 years ago 5
Why do you need bass tabs? Just ear them. Not like Simon is doing Geddy Lee!
jasonbasherseatshit 2 years ago
@Mstar82
Next month I'll upload my videos with all the bass lines from the "Three Imaginary Boys" album
bassnicola 1 year ago
@bassnicola great! actually I am able now to play this version of Simon Gallup but it will be still cool! JSET is the next song I wanna be able to play, maybe you can help me out with your cover!
cheers!
Mstar82 1 year ago
Is that Simon Gallup? If not its from 1978/1979, I guess.
But I can't really say.. If I look at Robert's look, then I'd say maybe 1979, or 1981 (he looks similar in the Other Voices music clip so thats why..)
In 1980 his hair is short (look at the A Forest and the Play For Today video).
Mstar82 2 years ago
great song
remminds of better days
Hamsun79 3 years ago 19
nice classic video, when was this?
1stofthegangtodie 3 years ago