Sweet Soul Sister

The Cult

About Sweet Soul Sister

"Sweet Soul Sister" is a song by English hard rock band The Cult. It was first released on their 1989 album Sonic Temple, and was later released as a single. It reached number 42 in the UK Singles Chart, while peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US. In addition to the album version, there is a shorter single edit (which is approximately 3:30 long) and a remixed version called "Sweet Soul Sister (Rock's Mix)", approximately 6.00 long which was released as a B side on the vinyl 12" release of the single. The artwork displayed on this page is for the original single version, the "Rock's Mix" was released with a red cover. Although uncredited, there is also an alternate remix version used in the video which has an approximate playing time of 4 minutes. This version was also issued as a cassingle in the United States. The video was filmed at Wembley Arena in London on 25 November 1989. 


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Na na na
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All the hip young things trying to make a scene
Living out forbidden dreams
Star spangled banner flutters in the sky
Time hustles those who wait to die

Come on little honey
Come on now, please
Come on little honey and dance with me

Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn, well
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on

Oh, she's a Dior girl, twisting round the world
Midnight crush boogie scene
Firm fixed expression, sensual, tender, smooth
Sexual panther, beautifully cool

Come on little honey
Come on now, please
Come on little honey and dance with me

Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn, well, well, well
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on, yeah

Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on, yeah

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The Cult

The Cult are a British rock band formed in 1983. They gained a dedicated following in Britain in the mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s as a hard rock band with singles such as "Love Removal Machine" and "Fire Woman". The band fuse a "heavy metal revivalist" sound with the "pseudo-mysticism ... of The Doors [and] the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin ... while adding touches of post-punk goth rock". Since their earliest form in Bradford during 1981, the band have had various line-ups; the longest-serving members are vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the band's two songwriters. more »

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Written by: IAN ROBERT ASTBURY, WILLIAM HENRY DUFFY

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Sweet Soul Sister" is by The Cult, an English rock band formed in 1983.
Album Availability
The song appears on the band's fourth studio album, entitled "Sonic Temple", which was released in 1989.
Chart Success
"Sweet Soul Sister" reached number 38 on the UK Singles Chart, and also made it on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, peaking at 68.
Song Genre
Though The Cult’s music borrows elements from various musical genres such as heavy metal, punk, goth, and hard rock, "Sweet Soul Sister" is predominantly classified as hard rock.
Live Album
A live performance of "Sweet Soul Sister" is included in the band's album "Live at the Marquee", released in 1993.
Song Length
The track duration of "Sweet Soul Sister" is approximately 5 minutes and 8 seconds in the album "Sonic Temple".
Recognition
"Sweet Soul Sister" is considered one of the iconic hits from "The Cult", contributing to their status as one of the prominent British rock groups of the 1980s and 1990s.
Band Members
The song includes vocals from Ian Astbury and the guitar riffs of Billy Duffy, both of whom are core members of the band.
Unique Sound
The song has been praised for its blend of post-punk darkness with rock'n'roll energy, alongside Astbury’s distinct voice and Duffy’s signature guitar tone, making it a standout track on the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Sweet Soul Sister" displays the band's energetic stage performance, helping to solidify their reputation for impressive live shows.
Inspired Design
The album cover of "Sonic Temple," featuring "Sweet Soul Sister," contains a design inspired by the show "Star Trek," which was a favorite of Cult frontman Astbury.
Legacy
Even over 30 years after its release, "Sweet Soul Sister" remains a popular track in The Cult's discography, regularly played during concerts and on radio stations.

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