I'm A Cult Hero
The Cure
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I'm a cult hero A dream come true You want to touch me But you can't get through I walk on water and I don't get wet I've got something you won't forget I'm a cult hero, payed my dues I'm a cult hero, got nothing to lose I'm a cult hero I'm a cult hero I'm ahead of my time You'll never rule me Cause I'm all mine Bounce off of me Cause I'm so strong My time is coming and it won't be long Save us
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Written by: Robert James Smith
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13 facts about this song
Artist-related Fact"I'm a Cult Hero" is a single produced by the famous British rock band, The Cure. It was performed under the pseudonym Cult Hero.
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Creation FactThis song was created during the very early stages of The Cure’s career when their distinctive sound was just starting to evolve.
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Singer FactThe lead vocals on this song were not provided by The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith, but instead by their local postman named Frank Bell.
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Release Fact"I'm a Cult Hero" was released in 1979 one-off as a 7" and 12" single.
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Recording Session FactIt was recorded in Morgan Studio 1, to capture a party atmosphere which includes members of The Cure's early local support band, 'Lockjaw', along with various other friends.
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Inspiration FactThe song was reportedly inspired by their hanger-on 'Cult Hero', also known as 'Sweaty Dave'.
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Members FactOriginal Cure members Porl Thompson and Simon Gallup performed on "I'm a Cult Hero."
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Limited Copies FactOnly 5000 copies of the "I'm a Cult Hero" were initially pressed.
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B-Side Song FactThe B-side to the song is "I Dig You", which also features Bell on vocals.
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Collectible FactToday, original pressings of the "I'm A Cult Hero" single are sought after as collector’s items among Cure fans.
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Reissue FactBoth songs were included in the Deluxe edition of the band's "Seventeen Seconds" reissue in 2005.
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Unique Sound FactThe song is noted for its different sound from the rest of The Cure's discography, mainly due to the different vocalist.
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Legacy Fact"I'm a Cult Hero" has since become a fan favorite and is seen as an intriguing part of The Cure’s history.
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