HIP HOP FAN'S FIRST TIME HEARING 'Smashing Pumpkins - 1979' | REACTION

[@Michael-id9bw]

Cherub Rock for a heavier banger. 🤘

[@samsgirl7821]

As an SP mega fan, I agree🎉

[@robhunter6463]

Agreed!!! 100%

[@MrJctii916]

This

[@elliewheatley3673]

For sure, that is actually my favorite song of the 90s as well

[@ediri8354]

I think Cherub rock is the song that defines Smashing Pumpkins.

[@craiger991gm]

This song will give you a feling of nostalgia for a time and place you never actually experienced.

[@j.t.3798]

I did!

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Me too ❤️

[@roaddog1973]

Those of us in our 50s now did back then. We were also in our 20s when this came out. Great time to be alive.

[@InspectorVol]

Many times I had headlights pointed toward the dawn as a kid in late 70’s-early early 80’s.

[@Orgasnick]

I did!! But I also agree with that statement

[@corinne1453]

It was like this for us Gen-Xers. Remember, we didn't have internet or cell phones. Weekend plans were frequently driving around between parties or looking for parties. If we wanted to take pictures, we had to get the film developed. This is a VERY nostalgic video for us. 😊

[@3DJapan]

1997 was my best summer, I was 20 and every night I just walked to town, no plan but that's where everybody met every night. I'd arrive about 7pm and get home around 1. Just hanging out on the streets. I met my current best friends during that summer.

[@shmick6079]

The 90s were the same.

[@bethanythatsme]

💯

[@montylc2001]

Did the same in the 70's. I feel sorry for teens these days.

[@dancarter482]

@@montylc2001 _Lords of DogTown_

[@richelle7211]

U want loud, hard-driving and aggressive? That's SP. Want emotional, artsy, deep and melodic? That's also SP.

[@KabukiKid]

Yeah, one of the best things about them is the variety in their catalog of songs.

[@HammernFrank]

Siamese Dream covers it all. Heavy, Cherub Rock. Melancholy, Mayonnaise. Bipolar, Soma.

[@davidhart6291]

@@HammernFrankSoma is such a brilliant, under-appreciated song!

[@freebeard7361]

Smashing Pumpkins was the first concert I ever went to back in '96. I was 11 years old. Garbage opened for them. Will never forget that experience. They played 1979 in the encore. It was awesome.

[@HammernFrank]

@@freebeard7361 I got lucky in ‘93 they played 2 shows at the Warfield in SF. They were blowing up but it wasn’t difficult to get tickets.

[@MrSmudgerooo]

Tonight Tonight ❤

[@j.t.3798]

Life before iPhones, was amazing! So glad I lived during these times. I wouldn't trade with any other generation !🔥

[@samsgirl7821]

Billy Corgan is not only the lead singer, he can play any of the instruments, he writes all of the lyrics and puts together the musical compositions. He has written songs for other musicians. His voice is one of those "love it or hate it" kind of voices, but I absolutely love it ❤ This song, 1979, is supposed to make you have that feeling of nostalgia.

[@tinocontreras5105]

And don't forget he owns a wrestling promotion

[@monicaluna8036]

Yes, I love his voice as well but have heard way too many times how it is not a great voice. 🙄

[@lex8239]

Don't forget he is an arrogant twat to. But an extremely talented twat.

[@neillenet291]

And YES! We in America had house parties like this EVERY weekend.

[@jcheever37]

Facts. And then the cleanup after sucked 😅

[@ericball95]

It was either a house party or keggers in the woods

[@shmick6079]

Same here in Oz

[@neillenet291]

@@shmick6079 I have no doubt you guys know how to party.

[@maryreilly5092]

Yes, we were so incredibly lucky and we knew it, too.

[@xxfaerietalesxx]

Was born in 79, graduated in 97 - this video so, SO encapsulated my high school experience. Love this

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

Recommendations: "Cherub Rock," "Today," "Disarm," "Rocket"...

[@kristophergoordman7225]

I was born in 79 and in high school when this song came out. Then it gave me a feeling of nostalgia for a time and place that I had no memory of. Now it also gives me a feeling of nostalgia for the time and place that I first listen to it! Like a dream within a dream!

[@ValkryieRising]

YES!!! Exactly THIS Sentiment!!! Born in 79 too!

[@thseed7]

Billy Corgan's voice can be divisive. Some people don't like it. I love it because of exactly what you said. "It fits perfectly with their songs." 1979 just makes you feel like you're a kid running around with your friends before life gets serious and crushes your spirit.🤘

[@ArmandoG2013]

one thing i can say and I am 60 years old went to high school 79-81, (which what this song is about, your youth) it was NEVER boring, we had the birth of metal, bands like Metallica, AC/DC, the Cars, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, etc - in the summer two concerts week at most $20 per concert, beer parties, pool parties, the beaches ( live in Florida) school was awesome.

[@CousinCreepy]

And no dang cell phones!!

[@JulieSmith-dk1wo]

Class of’83 here. I FEEL your remarks! 😂🎉🙌

[@Jedi_Jeff]

Class of '87 and when you woke up with T.P. in your yard, you knew that you had a great group of friends.. Some would even come over in the morning to help out with the cleaning..

[@JMitch67]

Class of 86 Bayshore High Bradenton, Fl. Life was good back then.

[@roadkill7314]

Class of '76. Young people today don't realize the sheer quantity and affordability of premium live music when we were growing up. If I remember correctly the last Day On The Green I went to was $16. We sometimes worried about whether we could get tickets but we never worried about the cost!

[@Donie30]

You gotta do more Pumpkins! Suggestions are Mayonaise, Cherub Rock, Zero, Ode To No One, Disarm, Hummer, Soma (basically everything on Siamese Dream album is amazing). But yeah you gotta do more SP!! Looking forward to it!!

[@wdaisygirl]

Awesome List !

[@Donie30]

@@wdaisygirl thanks!!

[@Mike-rc8se]

An ode to no one...yes. but.....live at the metro from their "final show". Absolutely fucking epic!!!

[@MrMichael51264]

This is a great list you came up with I hope he checks them out

[@Donie30]

@@MrMichael51264 thanks! I hope he checks them out too

[@Roland-v4x]

Beautiful song, more 90s alternative magic

[@stevetippett206]

The Smashing Pumpkins are very eclectic and cover a wide range of genres. Corgan is a genius.

[@rick5440]

This was typical of the late 70s, early 80's. Cruising around the town, stopping from place to place. Never sure of where you would go, and when it would end.

[@Iam_lamb]

The drinking age was 18 for us in 1980…..we partied EVERY weekend and had DROWN NIGHT at the bar every Weds. night…pay 5.00 to get in..all the beer you could drink. We danced and drank til 2AM…..It was the best time….no cell phones, no internet……home phones and actual dates…NO BS❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CitizenScorn]

One of the most nostalgic songs for 90s kids. Even when it first came out, it was already nostalgic 😂🤘

[@sandybourdeau9300]

My daughter was born in 79 and this was her class grad class. But boy it reminds me of some of our house parties. Yes, we had them.

[@johnnyhock]

“Zero” “Ava Adore” Also “everlasting gaze” You’re welcome 😜

[@MrJctii916]

Was in high school from 89-93 and this video is like a snapshot of my life at that age, Northern California.

[@MomPita]

Smashing Pumkins, this album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Saddness". We were on our honeymoon, road tripping all over our state (Colorado) , windows opened listening to SP .. very nostalgic.

[@Diane-xh7vl]

My oldest son was born in 1979 the memories this song brings are great.

[@HidingFromDaylight]

Another great reaction. Thanks!

[@jeffpatton2866]

Billy Corgan is the lead singer. Check out Today, Mayonnaise and Disarm from the Smashing Pumpkins.

[@DennisCharles-l9d]

Smashing pumpkins will always be one of my favorite bands. They have some truly gorgeous compositions like Porcelina of the Vast Ocean.

[@RKOENT]

Def listen to Cherub Rock

[@bretttodd6470]

House parties were a regular occurance in the 80s when the parents were gone. My parents went to England and since we lived on 8 acres, I invited everyone and about 500 people showed up. Bring your own bottle.

[@kylegacy]

1979 has a 'sister' song called Perfect, which is worth a listen also. Similar in tone, and the kids from the 1979 music video are back in it but all grown up! Edit: I've just listened to Perfect again - first time in an age. It's fucking good. Indulge in that chilled beauty.

[@luvutons411]

A total favorite of mine from these guys. Billy Corgan's vocals just fantastic for style of music he writes for. "1979"...fab choice...👍🎤✌️

[@Willyp6064]

Love them

[@--ArcAngel--]

Maybe the word you're looking for is 'haunting'? His voice is unconventional, but somehow the sound feels intimate and ...I can't think of a better word than haunting.

[@black4pienus]

You will like their song 'Today'. It was the first song I heard of them and I was addicted to that song. It's from the album Siamese Dream. Great album.

[@Embur12]

Tonight, tonight has a fantastic video that just transports you to other lands. Great tune...

[@ericalhalaby7671]

Try next, what I feel is their melodic masterpiece, "Disarm" and enjoy!

[@Juamba3434]

Ava Adore, Tonight tonight, Disarm...

[@lemmy9809]

Jellybelly ... Tonight Tonight... Two great tracks from them

[@ACME619]

This song and the whole album it's on takes me back to being 16 in 95. Greatest time of my life. Yes, we had house parties like that, it was so much fun!

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

Those lyrics are poetry. Such a good band. Please continue to do more each week. Unique band. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@JulieSmith-dk1wo]

Ahh, youth. I’m slightly older (Gen X) but bringing back youthful memories. And yes, it did happen! We always broke into the public pools, drove under age without a license, TP neighbors houses, had huge parties in our parents homes with so many kids that you couldn’t even move. Underage drinking galore. 😂 ✌️🤘

[@LoriCollis]

Billy Corrigan, great vocals!

[@loupeluso1223]

i like ur unbothered attitude. it will give u a long run leg up on life. this is known.

[@roger_is_red]

God I love that song!!!

[@JayMS916]

Those things did indeed happen. Went to many house parties when I was in high school ('84-'87). Fun times. Sooooo glad camera phones weren't around.

[@thirdeyelabs]

I think I ended up sneaking out of the house party and escaping the cops about 50% of the time! Got lucky the other times, but the po po showed up every time!

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

The Smashing Pumpkins will grow on you. They have a range of styles. Funky, Groovy, Rock, etc. Try Mayonaise next. Killer tune.

[@TheFunk79]

At the time this song was released, kids born in 1979 were 16. This song is all about what it's like to be a teen. I was born that year, this song rocked my world in high school. Smashing Pumpkins is still one of my favorite bands.

[@mariannetuite7411]

I think this one will surprise you! It’s mellow compared to a lot of their stuff. But for me it’s definitely a Pumpkins stand out and reminds me of really good times

[@lyngreen7404]

Being born in 1960 and enjoyed all the different kinds of rock. To me this was alternative rock. And I love it. It speaks to me . There were so many great bands and songs from that period.

[@mafoo4426]

Soma , mayonnaise, disarm , today , and cherub rock

[@klausharpoon]

So basically Siamese Dream! Do the whole album Molly lad x ❤

[@thatbobguy9778]

Great reaction! This song is so nostalgic for me. The lyrics and video hits hard. Being a 1979 kid, I loved this song

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

Good start to your Smashing Pumpkins journey. Here's a few more I highly recommend. - Disarm - Today - Tonight Tonight - Ava Adore - Zero

[@connect2reality]

"It's got a feel to it, a weird feel I can't describe" That feeling is nostalgia.

[@elizabethtrask3790]

Ive just recently found your corner of KZbin and I have to say I absolutely appreciate your honesty and only reacting to songs you have GENUINELY not heard before. We love the raw reaction and I know you always apologize for rewinding but to me that shows you are really appreciating the music and want to go back and hear it again and again. Never stop! Thanks for entertaining me, Smashing Pumpkins is one of my favs. I really liked their Zeitgeist Album.

[@criss_v33]

I love this one! One of the biggest hits of the 90s! This one has an electronic beat that makes it different to me, as well as the softer vocals. SP has many beautiful balads, by the way. And that's what's interesting about alternative artists, they know how to use influences from other genres and still sound unique.

[@RamysBrotkast]

If you wanne see 8:11 minutes of pure epic alternative rock perfection by the Smashing Pumpkins you should make a reaction to the live version of "Thru the Eyes of Ruby" (Great version at Brixton Academy London 1996). I highly recommend it. 👌🏽

[@mariannetuite7411]

I would honestly say there’s more depth and diversity in rock music than in possibly any other genre. And there’s a time and place for all of it

[@christopherderoy3153]

Cherub Rock mate!! Do it!!! Doooooooooooo it!!

[@mattblatchley2061]

Great choice! Other end of the spectrum for these guys...so musical.

[@nickkleiber8636]

I’m seeing them for 2nd time n August first time in 96

[@jesterjames7]

Well, I do smoke to this....lol. these guys have a bit of everything you want. Billy Corgan, the singer, is a very unique voice. One of my favorite bands and the live in my area. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cherub rock, disarm and others

[@Justin-td4bb]

Their double album Melancholy and the infinite sadness, is great. Also album Siamese dream. They are utter classics.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Graduated high school in 1979. This song definitely hits my nostalgia button...every time. Very cool rhythmically.

[@RaLeaChaddle-kq9gi]

One of my most favorite tunes! Listened to this a zillionX! I'm 51yrs old. Grew up listening most my life.😁

[@Mike-rc8se]

I tried to tell you.....they are the most divers sounding band. My #1 favorite for the last 30 plus years.

[@michaeldransfield8775]

In 1980, I had a high school graduation party in my back yard. My parents went out for the evening. My friend's band played, and covered The Beatle's Abbey Road album and Blue Oyster Cult's song "Burning for You". Cops came 3 times asking us to break it up, but mom and dad were home for the 3rd visit, and convinced the cops to let the band finish the set in exchange for the band cutting the volume from 11 down to about 8.

[@Boots_McScoots]

I've covered stuff from Abbey Road, Burning For You, and 1979, haha. Those were the days.

[@bethanythatsme]

Cherub Rock will blow your socks off.

[@GorillasAndGardens]

TPing (toilet papering) and forking houses was such fun! We bought cigarettes from a vending machine at a local pool hall. Yeah. Everything in the video we did. No videos, no pictures, just an amazing childhood.

[@black4pienus]

How do you 'fork' a house?

[@3DJapan]

​@@black4pienusyeah I've never heard of forking.

[@Dolfan5413]

This song is in my all time top 10 favorite…..love it.

[@sonicclang]

The Smashing Pumpkins have been such a huge influence for my songwriting since I first heard them. I still include them in the list of bands that inspire me.

[@TraditionalVibe]

The song and video are like their version of Dazed and Confused, a very good movie if you haven’t seen it. The emotion you have felt over and over again is the vibe, plain and simple... now you know what we grew up with - it was Pax Americana and it was pretty special. Glad you're enjoying it.

[@jimmyramone7396]

Disarm is my favorite Smashing Pumpkins song

[@hed420]

^ this

[@jeffpatton2866]

Yes!!! That song hits you in the feels.

[@elliewheatley3673]

And today, I just love James in the dress you know!

[@xxbodycountxx7626]

Mayonnaise

[@ngairehurunui9055]

Mine too ❤

[@DorothyFarias]

I love this Band and I love Billy's voice. I feel a singer has officially established themself when you can hear a song and instantly know it's them, and Billy has that. Also, one of my favorite songs by them. Makes me happy and nostalgic.

[@halecj1]

This song always gives me a 'in no hurry to go nowhere in particular' vibe. Yeah I went to house parties like that almost every weekend in high school. There was a 4 man metal band at school that would play at the parties sometimes too...always a good time!

[@son_of_a_bob4761]

Grand Funk Railroad “Inside Looking Out” the live version

[@Craigpyrog]

Smashing Pumpkins are poetry. Fantasy, rage, depression and tunes like this feeling the beauty in innocence. The lyrics are outstanding if you take the time to learn them and their videos are amazing too.

[@davidgantner6366]

This is a nostalgic tune, going back to his youth and how more simple life was.

[@starburstppl]

Great pick!! I remember going to many parties, and having so much fun riding around seeing what kind of mischief we could get ourselves into. Watching this brought back some awesome memories. I miss those days.

[@shneizah]

This song is what nostalgia feels like. Smashing Pumpkins have amazing songscapes/feel.

[@SnailMailShell]

1:57 You’ll feel that weird feeling every time you listen from now on. 8:46 that’s it! You pegged it: feeling nostalgia for something unknown. I was about your age when I first heard it too. Thanks, MöB!

[@thatgirl6592]

Love this song. In 1979, I was a senior in high school so the feels of this song are amazing.

[@davidbenoit9034]

Our class of 98 high school graduation song was ‘Today’ by Smashing Pumpkins. It was a very small school in Iowa, only 19 kids in my graduation class. It was the last year the school was going to be open. We literally closed the school walking out with Smashing Pumpkins blasting our little town! 😂

[@willfromyadkinville]

when you get SP you get everything musically! if you like this one and the last one you are going to be adding a lot of there songs to your playlist bro!

[@martinwhite3559]

1979 is an iconic song. Cherub Rock, Zero, Disarm, Today, Tonight Tonight and Ava Adore are a must. Such an important band in the early to mid 90s. Cherub Rock and Zero are bangers.

[@michaelkerdock4076]

A perfect example of the Smashing Pumpkins versatility musically, they do it all pop rock, metal, dabbles, and country in his solo albums. Billy Corgan is a true jack of all trades

[@wenhernandez5936]

Otra buena de ellos es Tonight

[@monicaluna8036]

Happy to see you enjoy the Pumpkins - they are one of my all time favorite bands. Keep the reactions coming!

[@sunflowers6399]

I went to high school in the 70's and we went to house parties every weekend. Didn't even know whose house it was. Awesome time to be alive!

[@rachelgonzales3374]

Yes we partied like this in the late 90s and early 2000’s! And they are still great live, saw them last year!

[@velvetjoyvanderslice9213]

My favorite from them, cranking it while a taking a drive with that Bassline jammin’- completely the best!!

[@appalachianman1940]

I was born in 1979, ibreally connected with song in my teens. This and 33 are my favorites smashing pumpkins song. We partied hard if not harder than in this video. The 90s ruled.

[@jacksmith4460]

Im from the UK 43 years old I was 16 in 97.......and we had loads of partys like that and few that would put that to shame Bristol UK late 90's,...was WILD It happened in UK culture, Ive been to a House party that was basically 500 people in a 3 bed terraced house, 2 pa systems downs stairs and some meaty hifi systems upstairs, DnB in one room Metal and Punk in another, Hip hop in another and techno in the other Party went from 6pm until midday the next day, it was better than any party you have seen in any movie, and way more wild

[@LeslieEscobedo-sx7ee]

I am so excited I will be seeing them in a couple of months! Thank you for another great reaction.

[@bloosart]

You'll love Cherub Rock

[@amwilliams1502]

Cherub rock. Stomper. This one less so

[@johnbordach4195]

This brings back memories of the best/worst year I've experienced in my 70 years.

[@randallpink72]

That weird feeling you had when you hear this song is the same feeling we had when we listened to this song back in the 90s!! I still feel it when I hear this song!! Cheers!!

[@achebwahs1111]

Cherub Rock and Zero are harder and bangers. The Smashing Pumpkins - ZERO (Live HD)on YT from 14 years ago is wild

[@springmontes]

I went to uni in So Cal in the mid 90's. The parties were like this. I went to a party at UC Santa Barbara. Imagine that party in the video and then multiply it buy 100. 10 - 15 square blocks of college students living in one area, a party like that every few houses. You just walk all night going to different parties. It was unreal!

[@crazylegslife]

Try Disarm... That one is completely different than the two you have already listened to. These guys are diverse and amazing. Disarm gives me tears.