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Edie (Ciao Baby)

by

The Cult



Album: Sonic Temple      Released: 1989
US Chart: 32     UK Chart: 93

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This is about Edie Sedgwick, who was famous in New York's underground club scene. She appeared in many Andy Warhol films, about 11 or so. Her last film was Ciao! Manhattan, which was made without Warhol. That is why the song is called Edie (Ciao Baby). (thanks, Ingrid - Huntington, WV)

Edie Sedgwick died of a drug overdose when she was 28. Actress Kyra Sedgwick is her neice.

Comments:

"Ciao Baby" Excellent! The stars wrapped in your hair. Thanks
- Beverly, Tempe, AZ

It's my favourite Cult song, for some strange, unknown reason. I'm just addicted to it.
- Sasha, Winston, MS

And having Siena Miller play Edie in a film was just crap
- Dave, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The video single is in their best Top 5 videos to me.
- Skip, Mandeville, LA

Ian Astbury sounds a lot like Jim Morrison. Sonic Temple is a very good album.
- Lester, New York City, NY

Kyra's not Edie's niece. Kyra's grandfather and Edie's dad were brothers, so this makes them first cousins, once removed. So vibrant, so tragic.
- Juju, Los Angeles, CA

Kitten , i didn't read the book yet , because i can't find it!It seems that it is rare in the European publishing houses .The song " Just like a woman " by Bob Dylan is also written for her .
- Clementina, Sofia

This is my song and I can so relate. My name is Edie also and it was like it was written for me. I love it. Weird things happened after listening to this song. Edie,WA.
- edie, raymond, WA

Great book too, "Ciao Manhattan"...
- Kitten, NYC, United States

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