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Siouxsie and the Banshees — Cities In Dust
Album: Tinderbox
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Released: 1986
Length: 3:44
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Water was running, children were running
You were running out of time
Under the mountain, a golden fountain
Were you praying at the Lares shrine?
But, oh, your city lies in dust, my friend

We found you hiding we found you lying
Choking on the dirt and sand
Your former glories and all the stories
Dragged and washed with eager hands

But, oh, your city lies in dust, my friend

Hot and burning in your nostrils
Pouring down your gaping mouth
Your molten bodies blanket of cinders
Caught in the throes

And your city lies in dust
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A bit of linguistic trivia: in Scots and Irish Gaelic 'ban-sith' translates as fairy woman, though Gaelic fairies are a lot more fearsomr and frightening than Tinker Bell ;-)
Posted 1 month ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
fyi sioux city iowa has really good sarsaparilla

and sarsaparilla isnt easy to spell, let me tell ya
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]

I wonder  if they've ever played Sioux City, Iowa or Sioux Falls, S. Dakota?

But I don't think Banshees are native to either city.  Go figure. 

She would have to go solo. 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:
Image result for aleppo{#Cry}


need some new pix of Ukraine.........so sad
Posted 2 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:

Siouxsie Sioux aka Susan Janet Ballion is rather amazing.  Fierce and fiery much like Chrissie Hynde with whom I have limited personal experience. Was taken down a peg or two by her at the 9:30 Club in DC for taking pictures during her performance with the Pretenders. She mock posed for me onstage so I could finish the photo shoot. Would not care to get into an argument with either out of massive respect for both. 






The original 9:30 club or the much bigger newer one? If the former, you had no where to hid for sure.
Posted 2 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Tonga 2022
Posted 2 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Wow. Banshees were not something you would welcome.
They were harbingers of death.
Posted 2 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Siouxsie Sioux aka Susan Janet Ballion is rather amazing.  Fierce and fiery much like Chrissie Hynde with whom I have limited personal experience. Was taken down a peg or two by her at the 9:30 Club in DC for taking pictures during her performance with the Pretenders. She mock posed for me onstage so I could finish the photo shoot. Would not care to get into an argument with either out of massive respect for both. 




Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Love Souixsie and Creatures and anything shes done… amazing
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 SwampYankee wrote:

Love it. Takes me back to the WLIR in the 80s. 



Oh YES! Forgot about WLIR (in NYC) - nice one!
Posted 3 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 BuellRider wrote:

Not heard this for ages. Got an original 12" single. Old fashioned fat/deep groove; bass just kicks. Great track. Thanks RP.



But, LBH, it's all about the tubular bells. 
Posted 3 years ago by daiv    [ Reply ]
Not heard this for ages. Got an original 12" single. Old fashioned fat/deep groove; bass just kicks. Great track. Thanks RP.
Posted 3 years ago by BuellRider    [ Reply ]
 bluefrog wrote:
One of those songs I just love for no particular reason.
 

Who needs a reason? 
Posted 3 years ago by daiv    [ Reply ]
ringing of the bells, I am transported again, Dancing at the Box. 
Posted 3 years ago by daiv    [ Reply ]
One of those songs I just love for no particular reason.
Posted 3 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Saw them at an outdoor venue at night in Florida. Also found an ice pick on the ground. Kept for a couple of decades in my toolbox.
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
Nice Segue: Harry Manx "All Fall Down (disappear into dust)" --> this. 

Then San Andreas Fault - watch is all fall down! Fun set
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:
Image result for aleppo{#Cry}
 
Looks like Minneapolis.

Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Nice Segue: Harry Manx "All Fall Down (disappear into dust)" --> this. 


Posted 4 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
great tune, rate 9 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
I love their version of Dear Prudence!
Posted 4 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]
Always liked this band
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Siouxsie was breaking ground for other female artists back in the day, was lucky enough to see her at a small club.
Posted 4 years ago by dwsneed    [ Reply ]
The chorus effect on the bass in this song is lovely. damn good band.
Posted 5 years ago by MrPrikklefinger    [ Reply ]
So great... takes us back to those insane, awesome, early days in LA! 
Posted 5 years ago by DRArocks    [ Reply ]
Thank you so much Markybx for showing us that ravaged cities are not just an ancient phenomenon to be acknowledged in our songs.
Posted 6 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 6 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
tempted to add this to my holiday play list, my friend
Posted 6 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Try to find this on vinyl.  pert near impossible.
Posted 6 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
Love it. Takes me back to the WLIR in the 80s. 
Posted 7 years ago by SwampYankee    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Must have been an influence for Peter Burns of  Dead or Alive.

 
I thought that too...  also brings to mind...a good dose of Sinead O'Conner!? 


Posted 7 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Baby_M
(a 100+-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio) 
Posted: Dec 15, 2016 - 13:58
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 tulfan wrote:
My favorite female - sung Goth song describing Pompeii...

 
'Way better than the one by Bastille.

tulfan
(Still in SE MI) 

What a bout the one by Triumvirat?


Posted 7 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Must have been an influence for Peter Burns of  Dead or Alive.
Posted 7 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Image result for aleppo{#Cry}
Posted 7 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
Oh my goodness. It's been a few years since I heard this.
Posted 7 years ago by somnium    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
My favorite female - sung Goth song describing Pompeii...

 
'Way better than the one by Bastille.
Posted 7 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
My favorite female - sung Goth song describing Pompeii...
Posted 8 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
More Siouxsie please {#Pray}
Posted 8 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
That still works, my friend...
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Goddess
Posted 8 years ago by Dark_heart    [ Reply ]
Excellent choice.
Compliments to the chef.
Posted 8 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
A new drug called city & bells passed the FDA evaluation.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
She is among one of the real artists of the late 70s-early 80s alt/punk scene. Her heavily mascara-laden jet black, goth appearance probably hindered her merchantability, but garnered support among the "tell-it-like-it is" underground cogniscenti. She's still as hot as she ever was. Rock on Siouxsie Sioux!   
Posted 8 years ago by Kev_Mo    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
had to go YouTube this to hear it again
love her vocal on the line,...'But, oh, your city lies in dust, my friend '

 
I have never deciphered it, in all this time!  Thanks.
Posted 8 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
She should have been a much bigger star.
Posted 8 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
WOW, did I really see Siouxsie & the Banshees back in 79 at the Grey Hound in Croydon!!!!  {#Eek}
Posted 8 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
This song simply moves me, obviously since 80's 
Posted 9 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
mesmerizing..
Posted 9 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Still outstanding. Still sounds great, not dated at all. (avoid the remixes)
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
Nice 80's sound! {#Bananajam}{#Boohoo}{#Guitarist}  {#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}

 
exactly!!
Posted 9 years ago by sheeelaaa    [ Reply ]
 Euskadita wrote:
Siouxsie, owner of a haunting, enchanting, admirable voice. 

 
Yes!  Well stated, Outstanding piece of music-history imo
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 JoBo wrote:
i rate her just one notch above Patty Smith ... yuk!

 
But you can dance to this....and I do, often and sometimes even naked.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 Nenelena wrote:
{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}

Thank you Bill!!

 
ditto {#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}

Thank you Bill!!
Posted 10 years ago by Nenelena    [ Reply ]
Saw them in Florida in the 80s, on this tour I believe. Found an ice pick on the ground in the middle of the crowd. Nice.
Posted 10 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 Kaisersosay wrote:
nice memeroies from this

 
 

 
Year after graduating from high school - in my first "real" job, taking a couple of preliminary college courses - and this was among some f-ing great playlists on the local college radio at the time...
Posted 10 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Siouxsie, owner of a haunting, enchanting, admirable voice. 
Posted 10 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
9 on a Saturday night, 6 on a Sunday morning.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
All... All your base are belong to us...
Posted 11 years ago by zoopmama    [ Reply ]
i rate her just one notch above Patty Smith ... yuk!
Posted 11 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]
nice memeroies from this
Posted 11 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
More 80s.  Ho-hum....{#Yawn}
Posted 11 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
The Godmother of Goth
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Nice 80's sound! {#Bananajam}{#Boohoo}{#Guitarist}  {#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
This tune has a permanent spot on my Android.
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]


Always worth having a look at Siouxie. . . reminds me of Mrs Poacher.

Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Perhaps her peak, and a 9+ tune.
Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Looking for a representation of GOOD 80's rock: this is it!
Posted 12 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
So eighties. And so f-ing good!

Posted 13 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Classic.
Posted 13 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Decent baby!  5
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Excellent tune!
Posted 14 years ago by JBarDom    [ Reply ]
sooooo good for the ears
Posted 14 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 duchamp wrote:
...old favorite for me.
 

me too, and I don't know why, but it sounds really good this morning.
Posted 14 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
...old favorite for me.
Posted 14 years ago by duchamp    [ Reply ]
This song has the benefit of following Bob Dylan. Automatically a high score...without even trying. It has an annoying chorus though...geeez...shut up!!!

Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
trippy segue

Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:
Does anyone remember Shakespears Sister, I use to listen to them alot. The name of the Cd was Hormonally Yours, Bill this was a great CD. It came out about the same time as this CD.
 
I'm pretty sure this album came out about five or six years before Hormonally Yours was released.  Siobhan Fahey was probably still with Bananarama when this song came out.
Great song by the way.



Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
JunkieXL recorded a new version of that song, on the "Booming Back At You" album. I think I prefer the original though {#Smile}

Posted 14 years ago by Barek    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:
Does anyone remember Shakespears Sister, I use to listen to them alot. The name of the Cd was Hormonally Yours, Bill this was a great CD. It came out about the same time as this CD.
 
Yeah I've got the vinyl, played it to death! They were a bit like Florence and the machine today, bit orf kilter but good.
Siouxie's a one off, class and good to listen to, must get some more...

Posted 14 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
 df1489 wrote:

 
I forgot to post a comment...(oops!)
I love Siouxie...

Posted 14 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
A song to brighten my day. (My poor 14 yr old cat is very sick) Reminds me of good times. Thanks-Bill
Posted 15 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
Boy, am I glad I have a swivel chair at my desk—better for seat-dancing!
Posted 15 years ago by jomercer    [ Reply ]
Actually prefer Bruce Lash's cover.
Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Original and genuine!
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Siouxsie!! {#Dancingbanana}{#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Siouxie is a sweet cool babe....
{#Whistle}
Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Ntropy wrote:
Not much better than this! Now Playing: Siouxsie & the Banshees - Cities In Dust
Iron & Wine - Boy With a Coin
K.D. Lang - Constant Craving
Aimee Mann - The Scientist (Live) wow. Who'da thunk that this little set would work so well together?!?!

tonight a slight change:

Siouxsie & the Banshees - Cities In Dust
Goldfrapp - A&E
K.D. Lang - Constant Craving
Aimee Mann - The Scientist (Live)

still works

Posted 15 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
10
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
 jpgr69 wrote:
Anybody remember "The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight"? I have, in my possession, a mix tape I made in high school with 3 versions of it, along with Cities in Dust, Billy Idol's Hot in the City, The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary, Madonna's Everybody... all dance remixes (I seem to remember them being called the 12" versions). How cool was I?
  I don't know, man.....you lost my vote with Billy Idol and Madonna. {#Naughty}

Posted 16 years ago by esotericderek    [ Reply ]
Oh this is good        {#Cowboy}

Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by spiritual76    [ Reply ]
This one rocks, no doubt! Old but still hanging in there. {#Dancingbanana_2}

Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
Been awhile since I heard this one...
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Does anyone remember Shakespears Sister, I use to listen to them alot. The name of the Cd was Hormonally Yours, Bill this was a great CD. It came out about the same time as this CD.
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Ditto!! I did homework to this in High School now while in MBA school. Awesome! joyjoy wrote:
I have to say, you make my staying late at work so much easier with this great lineup. Thanks, RP!
Posted 16 years ago by Diplomat    [ Reply ]
Not much better than this! Now Playing: Siouxsie & the Banshees - Cities In Dust Iron & Wine - Boy With a Coin K.D. Lang - Constant Craving Aimee Mann - The Scientist (Live) wow. Who'da thunk that this little set would work so well together?!?!
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
YEAH!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by jpgr69    [ Reply ]
joyjoy wrote:
I have to say, you make my staying late at work so much easier with this great lineup. Thanks, RP!
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
I have to say, you make my staying late at work so much easier with this great lineup. Thanks, RP!
Posted 16 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Anybody remember "The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight"? I have, in my possession, a mix tape I made in high school with 3 versions of it, along with Cities in Dust, Billy Idol's Hot in the City, The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary, Madonna's Everybody... all dance remixes (I seem to remember them being called the 12" versions). How cool was I?
Posted 16 years ago by jpgr69    [ Reply ]
Gasp! Major 80's flashback there. Whoa. Nice, though.
Posted 16 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
bupanishad2012 wrote:
You can never play this enough! Also, in the "Goth" vein, how about playing "The Sisters of Mercy"
once in awhile, too?
That's a fine idea. I've always missed The Sisters of Mercy on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
oppositelock wrote:
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
............. ? > 10 ....... ...... ....... .......
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
she's got a new solo album out, too. so far tho i don't like any of those tracks as much as i like this classic.
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
"Cities In Dust" and "Dazzle" are two very interesting tunes by this group.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
You can never play this enough! Also, in the "Goth" vein, how about playing "The Sisters of Mercy"
once in awhile, too?
Posted 16 years ago by bupanishad2012    [ Reply ]
ROCK on!
Posted 16 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Uncle_Fenester wrote:
Right there with ya. Siouxsie is The Goddess.
Took the words right outta my fingertips! 10! (the song too.)
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
gq wrote:
Oh-uh-oh FrÃŒhstyxradio kills your brain my friend! *sings*
LOL... "FrÃŒhstyxradio" Ich dachte, ich lese nicht richtig. Nachbarschaftliche GrÃŒsse aus der List/Oststadt.^^
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Oh-uh-oh FrÃŒhstyxradio kills your brain my friend! *sings*
Posted 17 years ago by gq    [ Reply ]
This is one of my all time favorites!
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
yea, but she could actually sing.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
Gotta give it a 10. Others may argue. What a damn fine tune.
Right there with ya. Siouxsie is The Goddess.
Posted 17 years ago by Uncle_Fenester    [ Reply ]
Girlee voice that does not sound like all the rest.
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]