The Cure - Siamese Twins (Live at the Ballet Riverside BBC, 17th March 1983)

Today’s video of the day is The Cure – "Siamese Twins" released in 1982.

A haunting and elegant performance of “Siamese Twins” by The Cure surfaced from a 1983 BBC recording. The song first appeared on the band’s 1982 album Pornography, a release that marked their darkest era. Robert Smith and Lawrence Tolhurst shaped The Cure’s early sound with bleak tones and intense themes. Moreover, Pornography closed their early gothic trilogy, following Seventeen Seconds and Faith. This period defined their identity before later albums shifted toward brighter pop elements.

This unique performance features Smith and Tolhurst joined by Steven Severin, Anne Stephenson, and Virginia Hewes. It was filmed at Riverside Studios in London on March 17, 1983. The staging blends live music with contemporary ballet, adding a striking visual layer to the song’s mood. Nicolas Dixion of the Royal Ballet choreographed the piece, while Sharon MacGorian and Stephen Beagley delivered expressive dance sequences. The result feels intimate yet theatrical, creating a visual style that enriches the track’s emotional weight.

“Siamese Twins” remains a key part of The Cure’s early catalog. It reflects the raw intensity of Pornography and shows how far the band pushed their art before shifting direction on later albums like The Top and Head on the Door. This performance captures a moment when The Cure embraced experimentation and deep atmosphere. Consequently, it gives fans a rare look at their evolution while honoring the shadowy beauty that shaped their early years.

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The Cure – Siamese Twins (Live at the Ballet Riverside BBC, 17th March 1983)

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