THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

854-Cult-She Sells Sanctuary.

1985-Number 15 single.In 1993 the song was re-released on two different CD singles, with several mixes, once again it reached Number 15.

Best Bit-At 1.02.The wonderful low key intro. only serves for greater anticipation, as you await that big bang on the drum.For even greater anticipation, try the long version, you get an extra 43 seconds of anticipation.

The Cult were formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, in 1983 by Ian Astbury, (vocals,) Billy Duffy (lead guitar,) Ray Mondo (drums,) and Jamie Stewart (bass,) the band have had many different members over the years, with this songs writers, Astbury, and Duffy, being the only constants.

Ian Astbury had been in a band in the early 1980’s called Southern Death Cult, and when he joined forces with Billy Duffy, they changed the name to Death Cult, and finally just Cult. Before meeting Astbury, Billy Duffy had started his career as a member of the short lived Punk band The Nosebleeds, in 1976, whose lead singer was Morrissey, who would later form The Smiths.

When asked what the song ‘She Sells Sanctuary’ is about, Ian Astbury explained,’Sex, plain, and simple, it’s about sex, I’ve had sex, and I’m very proud of that fact.’

‘And the fire in your eyes keeps me alive, inside her you’ll find sanctuary.’