# Just Like Heaven guitar solo

> Robert Smith's guitar solo on Just Like Heaven by The Cure (1987) starts at about 1:50. From the album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.

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The Cure, 1987, from *Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me*. Solo by *Robert Smith*.

The descending lead-guitar hook is one of the most beloved melodies of 1980s alternative rock.

Just Like Heaven by The Cure is #8 in our ranking of the best The Cure guitar solos. The solo is played by Robert Smith and the song was released in 1987.

## In our lists

- [The Best The Cure Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/the-cure-guitar-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Just Like Heaven?

Robert Smith played the solo on The Cure's Just Like Heaven (1987).

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