Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock (Acoustic)

[@arklowrockz]

Speaks volumes about Jimmy Chamberlin that with only a snare a ride and two brushes he is still a groove merchant

[@mylife-asaverylol]

Totally

[@Beermalls]

Couldn’t have said it better! 🤟🤙😎

[@roberthopper7160]

That he is... Legend... Summahair!!

[@marksilverman4565]

this might be my favorite version of this song

[@nesfan8]

Cause you can hear D'arcy much clearler

[@Radhuya]

+nesfan8 D'arcy said she became shy after thid

[@bobnewell5785]

All acoustic is better then electric because they feel it more and less editing or processing.

[@michaelwatson7479]

This song sounds really good on acoustic, shows how strong the melody is when its not saturated in layers of processed guitar as on the album version.

[@Chrisfathead]

Michael Watson I have to say this is one of the rare songs that I think is actually not as good unplugged. I think the distortion on the electric guitars kind of takes the song to a different level

[@chrisconnor5418]

yea this song and rocket sound way better on the album. the level of wizardry that went into those guitar layers is insane

[@c-force5217]

I’d rather take the album version tbh, it’s just heavier with the distortion and it takes it to a new level

[@RockyTop85]

Songs like straight up garbage

[@justbk]

The solo in the album version is way better but the song lends itself well as the chorus gets this sweet cutty feel and the light drums feel cherubic

[@baronvg]

D'arcy provides some very good backing vocals here.

[@mattalgrand]

For two people who genuinely hated each other and could barely stand being in the same room together, Billy and D'arcy's voices really harmonized well.

[@Easy-cg1it]

why do they hate each other

[@jokkergar]

There wasn't any hostility between them at this time; that developed much later.

[@somebonehead]

​@@jokkergarOkay but why

[@jjc5056]

@@someboneheadlittle late here but basically Billy is an egomaniac and was a dick to most of the band mates. He and Darcy either dated or had some sort of intimate relationship at some point which made Billy even more of a dick to her when she moved on. I know he said on a podcast that they haven’t spoken since the early 2000s.

[@MarkieB89]

Damn. This is just about the best damn acoustic version of any song i've ever heard. It just flows from beginning to end.

[@54spiritedwill54]

Love to hear D´Arcy singing.

[@rustyshackleford4743]

Man I miss this stuff. How come no current bands are willing to take chances like this and do something different? When Billy Corgan first started screaming like this some people thought he was crazy. But it's part of what made them so famous

[@pistol345]

because everybody rips music off the internet for free. Thus there isn't enough money to risk on a group whose future is uncertain. Labels only want to sign groups that have a huge following already, and that they know will get played on the radio. Now everything sounds the same because that pleases "the masses". Goddamn Napster...

[@pistol345]

^ this is true. There are a ton of original and creative musicians out there, but they never make it on the radio because of the reasons stated above. You just have to dig to find the good stuff these days.

[@tmeszaros6042]

I'm a fan too. A 50 yr old one at that, but this is literally a cheap trick song with the words changed.

[@woodzycon]

6 yrs on i agree.

[@severed_lips]

@@pistol345 forgot to switch accounts LOL yes, i know it’s been 6 years

[@robertharris3683]

Fave song next to Mayonaise. Makes me realize how I underappreciated the music of Pumpkins and other "Alt Rock/Grunge" during my decade in the ATL 1989 - 98. Superb.

[@xundeadgirlx]

Was really waiting for that solo! This sounds so great though, Billy sounds great and you can really hear how well D'arcy's voice compliments his.

[@donza01]

What a guitarist Corgan is.The guy is amazing.

[@sebastian_ghoxt]

I love this version

[@rd6035]

the best !

[@nslezsak]

I love Billy's voice, so unique, and the acoustic version of this song ROCKS!!

[@matt_neil_music]

I had a vhs of this in college and wore that bad boy out. Then I started playing it at shows (small ones) acoustically and people LOVED this version. 👍🏼

[@nymets1104]

Same here. Do you remember the name of the tape?

[@matt_neil_music]

@@nymets1104 no actually I do not. I had a roommate who had it, and I so to speak commandeered permanently. 😀😀

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

No way could this version ever beat the original fuzz and searing solo of the original, but still an awesome version. SP were so damn underrated

[@youjoker9647]

How so 'underrated'? One of the biggest selling bands of the 90s...

[@bakedtheth102]

@@youjoker9647 shouldve been as big as radiohead

[@Moondancin]

Jimmy Chamberlin.. Underated drummer. Not saying he's John Bonham but Geek U.S.A. is money.

[@thomasbrown3793]

I can't believe this isn't on spotify

[@thehnicee]

They all could come back with beautiful music

[@HansFoote]

Billy Corgan is a musical genius. It's only when you learn to play his songs on an instrument do you fully appreciate how fantastic he is

[@jamesstewart8377]

Still my favorite version. I play this all the time.

[@edgariva12]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin

[@LittleSlim78]

CAME HERE FOR PURE TALENT. WAS NOT UNPLEASED.

[@newm1ke]

oh wow darcy's actually singing in tune on this one.. n her voice sounds good!

[@LittleSlim78]

PURE TALENT

[@soup1809]

Billy does not get enough credit Masterful composer Brilliant song writer Guitar virtuoso

[@23melodicas]

D'arcy brings so much to this performance.

[@NoAlchemist]

Agreed! Not sure why so many people discredit her. She's really talented.

[@nicholasmoore2590]

First time I've heard an acoustic version of this. Excellent!!

[@Hanseng92]

possibly the best acoustic version of any song ever

[@BakedNConfused]

Pearl Jam - *Black* (MTV Unplugged)

[@jackkoon]

2:42 "Uh huh."

[@rickjohnson8707]

I just love that song and dad version the acoustic is fantastic. And Darcy just looks too fine!

[@Benjaminbutton86]

14 fools don't want honey

[@ZariPalomares]

+maxxism 2 months and still 14

[@myjungleismassive1]

+Zari Palomares 5 days and still 14

[@Cookieslayer3000]

22...

[@andreimironovskiy4154]

they want dirty dick

[@_JellyDonut_]

of maybe just don't like Billy's shirt

[@courtbeall7768]

wow this is a really rare one off.I love it.

[@barreto1010]

I feel the frustration of Jimmy, it is without the bass drum

[@pablo_ramone]

Simply wonderful. No words for this delight

[@petecosta9154]

Still impressed 2021🤘🏼

[@troglodyto]

i'd give the world to see them reunite with this line-up and the smashing pumpkins name :(

[@HFLCHARGERS]

Nice Shirt Billy Come on! What a talent! Love this song

[@ele2249]

Everything about this song is perfect. Thank you.

[@nicktraynor29]

I remember seeing this music video in early 1996 and it fucking blew my mind

[@DreamMrSandman]

I looooove the acoustic version. I recently re-discovered Earphoria and this track was on it. so good. Lots of good live stuff on that album

[@christurkthebrave]

billy has absolutely flawless right hand technique.incredible.

[@akumamenra]

music at its finest!!! pumpkins- kiss and make up and bring back this fuckin awesome music to us the world needs it!!!

[@giyahan8840]

2:53 Listen to the drums, especially the transition (idk the technical term). Jimmy chamberlin keeps a perfect beat

[@BakedNConfused]

🥁

[@edgariva12]

This video was removed when I was in 4th grade around 2011ish. It was gone and only on Vimeo. Happy to see it back

[@angeladunn9764]

I love his voice.

[@svenmilo3326]

I think this is the best performance in music history. I am not in the habit of overstatement.

[@eddiemoney1093]

It's not. Not even close in my opinion but it's quite good. Love the song and the band.

[@gelatin.skeletin]

This recording reminds me how fun as shit this song is to play.

[@dearesthelpless5198]

Freak out And give in Doesn't matter what you believe in Stay cool And be somebody's fool this year 'Cause they know Who is righteous, what is bold So I'm told Who wants honey As long as there's some money Who wants that honey? Hipsters unite Come align for the big fight to rock for you But beware All those angels with their wings glued on 'Cause deep down They are frightened and they're scared If you don't stare Who wants honey As long as there's some money Who wants that honey? Let me out Let me out Let me out Let me out Tell me all of your secrets Cannot help but believe this is true Tell me all of your secrets I know, I know, I know Should have listened when I was told Who wants honey As long as there is some money Who wants that honey? Let me out Let me out Let me out Let me out

[@4wearemany]

OMG! It sound so cool on acoustics too!

[@dennbelona2537]

just love it

[@LuckyIIsmail]

Amazing.

[@MrBlessed70]

IMHO this version is better than the hard version

[@kennethstair3874]

Absolutely!! So much of the beauty of the music of the indy and grunge era was lost in amplification and distortion IMO.

[@MutantCheeseburger]

He was wearing the same shirt at a gig in Holland two months ago... I was there!

[@KarlSchoenefeld4]

Why these guys never did Unplugged is beyond me...

[@interwoven222]

this is progressive art rock...and i greatly appreciate it

[@DarrenT777]

omg I had this performance as an audio file about 4 years ago it's awesome to see the video

[@joaoleopires]

very good, it could be like this nowadays, like old times

[@Raad187KO]

cant believe i never searched for this, considering i love the album version, nice upload!

[@lunar52]

Beautiful performance.

[@acidsplash22]

awesome acoustics! billy's voice is definitely unique.... the original version is way more fast paced but i like it slowed down like this

[@bigrig4385]

Darcy sounds great here. They all do.

[@CONMURDER]

I always wanted that shirt! Had this on vhs until It was finally released on dvd!!! The lost 94 tapes sizzle!

[@anonymouslyashley2495]

2020 and still jammin this 🖤

[@mustxgetxout]

yea and i love that ovation he uses i have an ovation myself but it's jus like their lower costin one and the action is kind've high but it still sounds and plays great

[@nandarochamusica]

2023 e ainda estamos por aqui🎉

[@Naxxx]

ohhh hell yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smashing are the besttt!!!!!!!!!! thuis is far away the best version ever of this fantastic song cherub totally rocksss!!!!!!!!!!!11 love this band they are so amazing, i want to thank them for all the incredible moments that they still make me feel nowadays..

[@jayyuan5575]

Old Pumpkins i miss them so much

[@costamesa22]

This is a fantistic rare find thanks for posting this!

[@SeinSchatten]

hairy billy was the best billy

[@blakeseiling6284]

Best shit ever

[@billybrackman5143]

What’s this from. Love to see the whole set.

[@patrickbutas2666]

I wish I could jam with Billy so dam bad he is so dam gifted and everything he writes and sings Is dam good

[@swapsplat]

I like this version better then the album version actually. Having an acoustic bass would've been nice, but she has it muffled nicely. Doesn't sound out of place. LOVE this version, LOVE this song.

[@Haddy29]

EPIC!! billy is adorable.

[@ernestorountri3034]

Why is this version of the song not available in Spotify, the only way I can hear it is by coming here on youtube. I really love it!

[@cass2303]

Wow!!! That bass sound 💕💕💕

[@antoniaford5478]

This is an ACOUSTIC show, Wretzky!

[@Passion4Rock88]

i play cherub rock on my guitar which just so happens to be an ovation legend like he's using.

[@yeahnahsweetas]

this whole band is so fucking wicked

[@romeherrera210]

I miss D'arcy my fellow Taurus, she was beautiful and was critical to that band

[@youjoker9647]

Shitical to the band. Looks are not enough when you're a smack & crack monster. Oh, she sounded OK doing a few 'Ooohs and Aaaahs' on backing vocals.

[@romeherrera210]

@@youjoker9647 Damn... your savage af lol she still played bass for most of the hits though so she deserves some credit🤷

[@gomiwomi]

@@youjoker9647 What a Motherfucking Edgelord you are in the comments!!!!!!!

[@yellowcoconut]

This version is just as amazing as the other.

[@95AnnieAnnie95]

i can't believe this was 18 years ago! the 90's are becoming distant :(

[@Toniomeister]

deym.. the good ol days, where the world was still in front of us.. the 90's

[@Degges99]

holy shit. that was good. billy's amazing

[@armsofdelmar]

theres just something about this acoustic performance, just fucking awesome... hooneeey

[@nixter417]

Dang, i was recalling waiting for that killer guitar solo climax, but I guess Billy decided it didn't work on acoustic.

[@youreallygotmenow4855]

Well, Billy definitely made the right choice. Hitting those squealing artificial harmonics and those crazy bends high up on the neck was mission impossible on an acoustic. Getting the sonic climax of the original solo was also impossible due to the manual tape flanging that was done in the studio for the album version. I mean, you can't seriously expect him to try to do the solo like the original here. He had to find an alternative for the solo and I think he found a very tasteful one.

[@factsofmatter6513]

Watch closely to Billy’s guitar. You just can’t hear it.

[@chidocq]

it's an awsome version

[@noelnasty]

So much better than the original, this is truly beautiful.

[@Jay-qh6uv]

You can hear how fucking dope the bassline is way better in this acoustic version.

[@MomSaysImCool]

I've been looking for this for MONTHS. I never thought type in CHerub rock acoustic. Stupid me

[@Michiel28]

this song rocks so hard...

[@obeyhansolo]

I always loved Billy Corgan’s 666 long sleeve shirt, even when I was a Catholic lol...

[@RenatoGarciaMartins]

This music is so good!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brennomulder9608]

They should've done a whole fucking album where d'arcy sings damned.

[@US395Official]

I agree

[@Vishera310]

nicely played

[@D.MINORRRRRR]

Lol I love how Billy makes that squeaky sound with his voice through out the video..

[@secondbreakfast770]

saw the Gish tour on Haight St. in SF at the I Beam (long closed). Damn! They were massive. Got too self absorbed for me.

[@420jdank]

ya man, this is the stuff....this song makin me high!!!

[@rexus46]

Bravo!!!

[@barnesrm76]

Bought this at tower records in Sacramento in 93 and listened to it 24/7 for 2 weeks straight. Albums like this are everything in high school.

[@tonyraymondsmith8171]

No you didn't.