Robert Smith Marks First Solo Billboard Hot 100 Entry and Highlights Unique Live Setlists

Robert Smith, the front‑man of The Cure, achieved his first solo appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 17 with the Olivia Rodrigo collaboration “You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love.” The track, the tenth on Rodrigo’s album *What’s Wrong With Me*, logged 15.5 million U.S. streams in its first week and helped the album enter the Billboard 200 at number 1.

Around the same time, Smith’s live performances continued to emphasize the band’s tradition of varying setlists nightly. At a recent concert in Cardiff, Wales, The Cure mixed well‑known hits with deep‑cut songs from albums such as *Bloodflowers* and *Wild Mood Swings*, offering fans a “magical” night that showcased the group’s commitment to a hands‑on, ever‑changing show format.