The Cult: Sweet Soul Sister (1990)

At the time, Ian Astbury said the song was about the Americanization of European culture. Years later, he said it was about Black Panther Angela Davis. It's one of The Cult's best songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNobN73F2JY

Top 25 songs of 1989 (#21-25)

My favorites...

21. Fire Woman- The Cult
22. Paradise City- GnR
23. My Brave Face- Paul McCartney
24. You Got It- Roy Orbison
25. Zombie Zoo- Tom Petty

Top 10 songs of 1990

My favorite songs of 1990.

1. Blaze of Glory- Jon Bon Jovi
2. Thunderstruck- AC/DC
3. Head Like a Hole- NIN
4. Sante Fe- Jon Bon Jovi
5. Before You Accuse Me- Eric Clapton
6. Coming of Age- Damn Yankees
7. Head On- The Pixies
8. Joey- Concrete Blonde
9. Sweet Soul Sister- The Cult
10. Doubleback- ZZ Top

The Cult: She Sells Sanctuary (1985)

“She Sells Sanctuary” is probably more popular today then when it was released. The song has appeared in a myriad of commercials, films, and video games.  The Cult’s front man, Ian Astbury eventually fronted the Doors for a time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I8mWG6HlmU

The Cult: Edie (Ciao Baby) (1989)

Edie is Edie Sedgwick of Andy Warhol fame. She starred in a number of Warhol shorts and became an "It girl." She became addicted to drugs and alcohol and OD'd in 1971. The Cult's Ian Astbury visited New York in the 80s and became interested in Warhol and his gang.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpkVt9XTdtg