smashing pumpkins - for martha (live 1998)

the smashing pumpkins perform "For Martha" live in Atlanta usa (04/08/1998) during the tour supporting the album "Adore".
the band:
billy corgan (vocals, guitar), james iha (guitar), d'arcy wretzky (bass), kenny aronoff (drums), mike garson (piano).

[@andresreales3494]

This is not a song this is something else

[@ejicon3099]

Such a beautiful song especially knowing it's about his Mother.

[@luciasanchez124]

❤indeed.

[@ivanpayarldd]

Didn't his father (Corgan Sr.) play guitar on the solo section on the record version? (Apart from the drums, which were played by Matt Cameron) That made it even more special.

[@_permanence]

@@ivanpayarlddno but he played on it live at the final Metro show in 2000.

[@marielquiros6718]

Always gives me chills even if I have been listening to it 7629899 times

[@federicoventurino7732]

chills

[@ECsponger2]

I absolutely love that D'Arcy lends her voice in this song. I wish she did it more often during this tour.

[@andrewdyke5561]

She not there

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I loved the way at the first part of the track she did the backing vocals, which this is the only version of the Adore tour I have seen her do that so far. She has a good sense of musicality

[@werideatdusk]

if only she could carry a tune...

[@yncasasue9721]

@@werideatdusk she sounds great here

[@JohnDoe-xf8ew]

At her best, she blends with Billy and has such a wonderful tone that matches his in uniqueness. At her worst, dear god shut her mic off what does she think she's doing?

[@thalesleao3043]

For Martha is in my list of best songs of the Smashing Pumpkins catalog!

[@moranavni6583]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER MADE! MAKES ME CRY EVERY SINGLE TIME. THIS IS FINE ART!

[@lopazio]

It is

[@SegaSonicKidd]

The ending is just pure emotion in all of the instruments… freaking GENIUS from my favorite band 🎸❤️

[@cmstudios11]

I think im one of the only people to really love adore from start to finish

[@nicholaslinderer3596]

Haha ok.

[@thefoxandthehound81]

masterpiece. i cant get over this song and i dont think i ever will

[@13FallenAngela]

I would of just about given my left pinky to have been in that audience. A true testament to how amazing SP is live. If you ever have the chance. DO IT.

[@joshserna5299]

I just saw them in Sacramento this year. And this was the first time I've ever heard of the song martha. It was pretty emotional

[@Dave-vf5qj]

For Martha...for Billy's mom.

[@GhostsInSpace_]

did u cry bb

[@Hulkamaniac418]

The extended solo is absolutely killer

[@tomk_umpirePL]

I had this song played at a funeral of my Mom this past October. The song is a masterpiece. RIP Mom. And ADORE is best Pumpkins album when it's all said and done.

[@thwwoodcraft1449]

Endless love for this. Thank you Billy Corgan

[@BranDawg81]

Here I am commenting again, but this is one of those songs that speaks to my heart! Literally makes me a little Melancholie.

[@YukiKunikida]

And Infinite Sadness?

[@BranDawg81]

Karen M you know it

[@ksalanpang]

I'm so glad they did this album with the piano. We won't hear it from then.

[@theworldneedswinners91]

Wow. I saw them do this with Billy on the piano in 2018 and it was incredible. Without a doubt, second to this performance of it, as I think this is my #1. The Adore era of Billy is my personal favorite. He was around my current age of 31, was writing peak SP songs artistically, and had the best voice he's ever had. If only Jimmy had still been with them. Who knows what they would've created, as if Adore isn't enough!

[@lyndamayes5484]

I start my every morning with this song as I am getting ready for my day! Killer tune played on amazing speakers always brings a smile to my day! I have never had the pleasure of seeing the Smashing Pumpkins live so this song is as close as I can get right now! Maybe someday I will be able to attend one of their concerts! They are not just an awesome band playing amazing music. To me they sing about some parts of my life or those In my close circle of family and friends!

[@teraymarine148]

Ahhhhh my spine tingled!!

[@fabriziobenvenuti1814]

i saw sp in bologna italy few days ago. best show i ever seen.

[@NeRicci]

Bicio MCM c’ero anch’io: bellissimo concerto!

[@fabriziobenvenuti1814]

ho assistito a "for martha" a bocca aperta, tra musica e immagini spettacolari. ho ancora i brividi addosso

[@FIDEMSUMMO]

Recuerdo que ahorre una parte de lo que trabaje en Diciembre del 98’ y varios meses de 1999 para poder completar y comprar el Adore. Tiempos aquellos, que tocaba hacer sacrificios para conseguir música 😅😅😅

[@mrreonrenon]

what i was looking for

[@thalesleao3043]

The billy voice sounds great in this song!

[@lyndamayes5484]

Always!

[@mariestephant4494]

this song give me chills ! AMAZING Corgan !....

[@brunoiturra2161]

This Song woke me up during one whole year ... I love it

[@JorgeAlonso-dx7tn]

Master Pieces always seem to surge from painful experiences ,deep sorrow & dispair...lovely masterpiece

[@andresreales3494]

This IS beyond music

[@quanle]

This live version is so much better than the album one! Amazing performance

[@JacquelineIslas-ij2sr]

One of the best bands!

[@rolandkunzjr263]

I Adore " ADORE ". 🖤

[@BranDawg81]

Back in 2011 going through some shit, SP always there to lend a hand.

[@monkeyliver1986]

Same for me in 2014

[@farry.aprianto]

Same for me in 1995

[@marielquiros6718]

Beautiful and so armonic, I ADORE them, sounds powerful!

[@rocom]

love this song, it's anthem-like

[@hermelllopez8668]

Awww with this song i feel peace in my life love this song

[@AltCTRLF8]

i wish i could’ve been the cymbals guy

[@jeromykriege9649]

Caught this show in Vegas back in September.. 3rd time seeing the Pumpkins-amazing show with a perfect set list.

[@leew11k]

This album is a masterpiece

[@andresreales3494]

I just cannot imagine my life without it

[@pablo_ramone]

thank you William! This is just mind-blowing

[@patrickl.8703]

For those who don’t know, this song is a tribute to his mother, Martha, who passed away due to cancer.

[@brs6794]

I get a chill every time I hear this!

[@LadyCroMag]

The bald dude is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@francisqchristopher8684]

That's Mike Garson. Played with Bowie and others. Brilliant.

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Which one? There’s three on stage.

[@andrewdyke5561]

God this song makes me emotional after losing one of my good friends

[@werideatdusk]

i worship mike garson and he brought this song to another level. still i think i prefer when billy plays this one on piano himself. such a raw song. one of the all time greats.

[@regntonne]

Not a religious man here, but this song ffed me up. it's one of the most beautiful songs ever, especially the crescendo.

[@leonardobarrios817]

I love Darcy😍😍😍

[@eddrummerhands9448]

Aww me too!😊

[@ernesto1978]

Esta canción es de una belleza única, una gran, gran canción, nunca pasará de moda.

[@pablovieytes1333]

Lo que tocan estos muchachos y muchacha, un disparate! Saludos desde Uruguay

[@juliejohnson3626]

Beautiful

[@harlanprojects]

I miss you Dad. I squandered time I could have spent with you, but I sure as hell won't make that mistake with my kids.

[@IAMMRON]

beautiful

[@nympsuuu]

Happy mother’s day to all moms 💕 🤗

[@김도엽-y8w]

teardrop.

[@bitteroldhousecat9304]

chills

[@missjo252]

No matter what it always reminds us of our mothers either good or bad!

[@AlphaX1980]

I wish Billy would just do a whole album piano based, this was the song I picked for piano 1 class in college back when

[@simonemisuri7026]

Thanks for life.

[@johnchristmas2262]

So fantastic !!!

[@yapoomkt]

This version is so far better than studio one

[@davemick7216]

Best song to listen to on mushrooms.

[@simongray3966]

Stunning

[@MIST1818]

Great live. Thx for uploading!

[@mayaraliciadomingues9939]

Amo muito essa música

[@SilvioLuchetti8]

Love this song :)

[@negrioli]

Monumental.

[@ЕленаЗима-щ2е]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffersonpauig48]

Damn this song makes me calm as shit

[@elwarriorwarrior3883]

Excelente

[@romanpourcher5060]

I'm not a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan but I really love this song

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Mike Garson playing it more or less straight. A very rare occurrence.

[@nosakus]

Wow.. Joe Rogan on keyboards! Smashing!!

[@bradleymaravalli2851]

Joe Rogan on the piano. Great work!

[@ornelvetchal6660]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tmo4330]

Only want 2 autographs. Darcy and Mick Taylor

[@mr.anderson6040]

You've never picked up instrument cool I got it

[@tmo4330]

@@mr.anderson6040 I chose NOT to play an instrument. I play golf and fish. My 1st cousin was a professional musician. I never had time for that.

[@gregsaldi1292]

lively audience.

[@ffsFonix]

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

With Garson and Aronoff, during this era SP were probably the baldest band on the planet.

[@dario_tatuador]

Tuchi

[@hegenikolaisen5594]

Kongen og Dronninga. Ja der er Kongen Hege.

[@carlbutler3279]

What album Gish bout said dave kendall said back in 1991 Gothic drag queen Anabeth Gish..hmm becuz theyre from chicago GSH blackband george halas The Beers

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

English MF, do you speak it?

[@テスト-x6u]

ライブでもちゃんと歌いましょう。

[@michaelsamuell9377]

Ok Billy, this falsetto was a mistake.

[@JoaoAlves-xs6iq]

if you want perfection go watch David matheus band ,fucker

[@jeromykriege9649]

Your a douche-this was for his mother who died early in his life.

[@thwwoodcraft1449]

Billy's not in the business of perfect intonation.

[@blackimp4987]

I love this man but I can't understand why he has to destroy in such a way a song