Industry Apr 21, 2026

The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" Achieves One Billion Streams

The band’s first song to pass one billion streams on Spotify

Originally published by MusicRadar
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The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" Achieves One Billion Streams

One of The Cure's most recognized songs has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. This milestone highlights the enduring popularity of the track. The song's creation is contextualized by the pressures to conform and suppress emotion experienced by Robert Smith in his youth. Originally reported by MusicRadar.