Sweet Soul Sister
The Cult
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Na na na Na na na Na na na Na na na 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 (Na na na)
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Written by: IAN ROBERT ASTBURY, WILLIAM HENRY DUFFY
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Album AvailabilityThe song appears on the band's fourth studio album, entitled "Sonic Temple", which was released in 1989.
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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.
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Song GenreThough 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.
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Live AlbumA live performance of "Sweet Soul Sister" is included in the band's album "Live at the Marquee", released in 1993.
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Song LengthThe track duration of "Sweet Soul Sister" is approximately 5 minutes and 8 seconds in the album "Sonic Temple".
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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.
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Band MembersThe song includes vocals from Ian Astbury and the guitar riffs of Billy Duffy, both of whom are core members of the band.
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Unique SoundThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sweet Soul Sister" displays the band's energetic stage performance, helping to solidify their reputation for impressive live shows.
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Inspired DesignThe 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.
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LegacyEven 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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