Smashing Pumpkins - Geek USA live (clowns)

Alternative rock and clowns best describes this video...

[@fallvos]

i don’t know what the fuck i just watched but that was fucking sick

[@anthonygonzalez9422]

Even with all the chaos on stage, this is most technically sound and complete live perf. of Geek I've ever heard.

[@papadelta9485]

yeah its definitely a great technical performance, if not the best thats recorded, but i prefer the later 94 and lollapalooza versions of this song. yeah its way too fast and pretty sloppy but it really brings out the character of the sng for a live performance and really bites. the one on the “lost tapes”, which was somehow linked to vieuphoria, is really good.

[@simcardo777]

james iha be talkin

[@MichaelD8393]

Like a little boss no less.

[@finncallahan8994]

@@MichaelD8393 Goated with the sauce

[@swarler]

it's true

[@jamescoole]

DANKE

[@User-jk8wq]

Ngl he do be talkin fr fr

[@runninhillbilly1]

"Now fire is funny, but a flaming clown? That's not funny." I agree, a flaming clown is not funny. It's ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS.

[@EdouardPicard0224]

"Alright people let's have a good day today" lmao

[@kain0067]

It's funny for about 20 seconds, then the funniness rapidly deteriorates.

[@Bruin_ffs]

Jimmy like: Shit I was so strung out that night i thought there were all these clowns on the stage...

[@bartlipton]

I helped put this song / video together for SP. It was completely amazing being in the room for all of this. The venue, the clowns, the fans, the chaos. Lightning in a bottle.

[@alifibrahim5064]

How did you guys even film this with such chaos lmao

[@clownnookie]

You should get in touch with all the clowns (and the band) and have them write up what they recall.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Thank you! You did a tremendous job. I only wish I could have been there, in person, to have enjoyed it.

[@Mr90sMusiclover]

I was one of the clowns

[@hankb7725]

no, you didn't

[@sij6169]

I've been a Pumpkins fan for 22 years and still think this is one of the best things they ever did

[@lewdchew]

34 for me but yes you are correct.

[@iceeslunk]

this is like the fiercest fucking pumpkins performance EVER. (with clowns.)

[@TheMeatballMen]

This is easily the funniest live performance of all time

[@PiperTMTotalWar]

I always felt James Iha was the clinch pin in the band. The heaviest of his guitar sound matched Billy's lead and vocals superbly.

[@EyeAmMyOwn777]

Lynch pin, I think you mean. And absolutely. I agree entirely. He held Corgan in place, brought him back when he drifted. James was always centred.

[@ECpian05]

This just bleeds 90's.

[@clownnookie]

I feel sorry for people born after the year 2000.

[@jakebulette6485]

@@clownnookie I’m 21 and all my favorite music is in the 90s! Rip. At least the internet makes all the tunes easily accessible

[@clownnookie]

@@jakebulette6485 It's a fun decade to explore.

[@gsly6081]

@@clownnookie You say that as if mid or late 90s borns even remember the decade lol

[@DrDavidHowler]

This looks like the most fun thing that ever happened

[@Gr13fKvlt]

Kind of sad how I always see several comments making fun of Jimmy’s drug problem instead of making comments about how insanely good he is at drumming.

[@bharris3440]

Meanwhile Darcy is stoned out of her mind onstage

[@thedogoffaleash]

This video is the greatest thing on this site. Fucking clowns, Darcy looking EXCEPTIONALLY hot, and everybody is playing one of SP's best songs spot on, not to mention the little pop ups that are telling me to basically blow out my speakers.

[@MotorikBit]

Smashing Pumpkins - Geek USA Live (feat. Slipknot)

[@Bringmethehorizon2024]

😂😂😂

[@cheeeefa]

4:50 is just to fuckin heavy for you youtube.

[@bicolouredprawn]

Darcy was so gorgeous!

[@preytec]

+gullivera she was the heart

[@foolish_carpenter3147]

If she were a president she'd be babe'erham Lincoln

[@philnoble8014]

gullivera ... she was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!

[@stuartgoswell1193]

@@foolish_carpenter3147 she's a babe, she'd give a dog a bone!

[@georgefantano4396]

@@philnoble8014 wait relax buddy

[@chrisjolles91]

I was at this show at Club OZ, Seattle. October 15th, 1993. They told us that they were filming the video for Geek USA. Super small venue maybe 250-300 ppl in a club that was actually a disco/dance club!

[@willcorg1979]

Yeah I remember they were touring with The Frogs at the time. They played in Portland, OR at La Luna a couple nights before the Seattle show. It was the best concert ever, and nothing comes close to the ‘93-‘94 tours! I’ve always liked smaller venues, I’m not a fan of “Stadium Rock”.

[@daipirata]

"I love my mom".

[@shittybullshit]

WTF seeing James Iha talk like that is both hilarious and scary at the same time haha

[@islahendrix6449]

I love the “I love mom” guitar ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davesillys8344]

Saw that...LuvYa Mom!

[@Mr90sMusiclover]

This song got me the drummer part in my old band called odd man out!!! I was very nervous going in on the audition , and they gave me a list of covers they play, and I chose this song cuz I knew I could play it well it it has a certain level of difficulty compared to other songs on the list, and it did the trick, we played this through in 1 take and when we finished they welcomed me as their new drummer, what a great ride that was ...I miss those days

[@PhilipNoble]

His was the era of Pumpkins I discovered them, shit the world was great back then! Music was real!! Young and free too! Ha.

[@BryanW163]

Too have seen them in this small of a venue when this album came out...

[@dontswin]

+Bryan Wagner Yeah fuk man that would have been something!

[@hazycosmicjive7]

3:04 Hahahaha Love this performance

[@creekandseminole]

@2:36 is always my favorite part of the song. It's just so mello and euphoric and then ramps up crazy. I always look forward to hearing that part of the song.

[@dannyfrommiami]

same

[@smashing640]

Agree

[@liamhicks1196]

my favourite youtube video of all time

[@kain0067]

5:43 Billy did NOT want a clown grabbing his arm.

[@kain0067]

He had to hit the last note on time, it may not be because he didn't want the clown touching him.

[@coyhampton3087]

I disagree, a flaming clown would be VERY funny. Also, D'arcy = Yum

[@isolateddemon9438]

ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER.I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE SABBATH INFLUENCE ON THIS GREAT ERA OF ROCK.HOW I MISS THE 90'S😥

[@o.g5211]

I feel like James Iha could have his own show

[@ericcolacino1825]

Billy used that guitar when they played Mayonaise at the record release show at the Chicago Metro!

[@dar3mor6]

...And also he used it on MCIS sessions, to circa late 1995-early 1996 Billy decided painted it blue.

[@CK-ix3vv]

This was, and might still be, his main Eb guitar. Used for Geek, Mayo, a lot of MCIS.

[@jayocaine2946]

bring back memories seeing all my exe's on stage.

[@scottjohnson3226]

I would give anything to have been at this concert! Truly, a once in a lifetime event.

[@soyunestupido]

No sabía que era lo que necesitaba para ser feliz hasta que vi a Smashing Pumpkins con payasos 🙏

[@momentumcharting6700]

Clown theme, D’arcy, Billy with hair… this really has it all!

[@timothyhaltner8877]

Think we'll ever get a scene like this in a million years lk wtf where did time go🤬🤬🤬

[@sean6749]

billy’s so cute here

[@Deetroiter]

Best version ever! The clown taking a drag of the smoke at the beginning LOL…the organized chaos in this performance is so befitting of the pumpkins. Their sound and energy going absolutely ape shit, while they themselves are nearly standstill and calm

[@SYCHO-DELIC]

I like how billy pulled his arm at the end.. shit makes me laugh😂😂😂😂

[@ShAd0w_0f_a_D0uBt]

I remember this from the music video DVD! I was in high school when it came out, I remember showing this to friends who were really into ICP at the time telling them, "Look! This is so much better, and you still have your clowns!"

[@Deetroiter]

LOL you still Have your clowns

[@chrisonthecourse4247]

young billy w hair ❤️🥰

[@werideatdusk]

I miss the 90s

[@JunkCCCP]

Press 3 for instant "Rahhh"

[@jamiejoearmstrong]

I had this on DVD years back. Also had ode to nobody live.

[@jimmynolan5291]

Me too! It was on repeat all the time… when I didn’t have “Fear and loathing in Las Vegas “ on

[@Deetroiter]

I still have the dvd…bought it new when it first released! Can’t recall what the last music video is on the top of my head but might be stand inside your love. Absolutely awesome dvd.

[@kulgrubu]

2:38 welcome to heaven

[@JohnWilliams-us8ke]

2023…still the jam.

[@spyridonkaprinis]

...drum "rupture" at 4:50 ! :-)

[@mollywhiskey1]

Glad to know when my scratched to fuck DVD doesn't work, youtube exists.

[@bohemiandream6259]

Beat thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much for this upload. By the time he said “they say you are the company you keep” I was already dying laughing. Made my day.

[@chrisconnor5418]

this is amongst the heaviest things I have ever seen

[@chickencarnage4609]

Early slipknot gig?

[@notaprincebutaduke9050]

Slipknot wishes they were on the same level as peak Pumpkins.

[@user-fm9vt3vo9n]

The 90s ruled

[@robertcunningham2777]

My yellow clown tour shirt is 30 years old now. Still have it looking new but wish I had the blue one.

[@kt1331]

Amazing. Pure greatness.

[@jasonjinx]

3:29 that clows shot is awesome

[@lennykrainie1903]

jasonjinx 7 years late but I totally thought the same thing

[@magedhosny3091]

This is proof that music today doesn't even begin to hold a candle to the 90s

[@drewshuey6617]

I watched it at LEAST 100 x in a row. No clowning’ 🤡 it’s in the running for best video of all time

[@cylefarrar2629]

Favorite Smashing Pumpkins song!!!

[@XIPHIASCDXX]

_"let's go kill 'em"_ Destroys that crowd.

[@theverminmediaareyourenemi5612]

More clown please. I love 'em, wish they were in every video, but leave it to Billy to actually have the balls to bring a bunch of clowns onstage.

[@cannedkitty]

love how james can't get a word in

[@CMCguitars1]

This video is amazing. Never saw this before.

[@h2965fes]

2021

[@dontswin]

Now where in the hell can I watch real rock like this today? No where! The crap out today is garbage compared to this!

[@gossard56]

Yes yes yes!!!!

[@decendeded]

dontswin that's just wrong, you're not looking hard enough.

[@NickBauman]

Agreed

[@ssongucla]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGqrc5SgnMhsl80 Last song of the set...there is hope

[@geoffreypereira8024]

I love SP and am quite afraid of clowns. Which pretty much GUARANTEES a dream/nightmare about this tonight…

[@timothyhaltner8877]

When Billy still had true Charisma...testosterone fueled mojo. Idk what happened a few years later but something sure af did 😑😶😪

[@TheRealLongname]

Best music video ever.

[@lonelyplanet_to]

I'm terrified of clowns but I love the pumpkins enough to bear this video

[@fallenangelcrimson]

what the hell James?!?! XD

[@lifeisntagodardfilm]

D'arcy don't giving a f*ck with all that's happening is amazing

[@clownnookie]

Legendary.

[@Yulches]

The clown in red is having the most fun

[@nathanbernhardt6807]

For sure.

[@thewatersofdream]

So hilariously great

[@MattmanLovesMusic]

This is great!

[@MrShimazu]

"RAWR"

[@OFLIMBO]

This is rad!

[@ElitePushcartRacer]

If you look up Rock and Roll in the dictionary it says: see the clown swilling Jack Daniels from the bottle, while smoking a butt, in the first 3 seconds of this video! It couldn't be described. You'd have to see it! So glad they got it on video as proof it happened!

[@isolateddemon9438]

WHOLE CONCERT PLEASE🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@joshjames253]

So good

[@klogekale]

A flaming clown IS funny.

[@miguelsandov999]

Is it true this show was really loud? like REALLY loud?

[@sheldonbenton5278]

yes

[@asobineko4742]

just this song, clowns amplify sound. true fact.

[@quag1481]

yeah it was in a club too and those amps were cranked up really loud

[@fallenangelcrimson]

this is like the smashing pumpkins’ anyone can play guitarbeachhouse

[@Samthenativeamerican]

In a dream We are connected. Siamese twins At the wrist. And then I knew we'd been forsaken Expelled from paradise I can't believe them When they say that “it's alright”

[@fernandoretamalesl]

You know it ain't fuckin' alright!! GRRRRRRRREEEEAAAWWWWW!!!!

[@bgingras05]

Rock!!!

[@MattSyversonthePaperbackRocker]

This was October 15, 1993 at the Oz Club in Seattle. Night one of a two-night stand. I saw both shows. No clowns at the second show.

[@giggsy42]

I mean if this isn't rock n roll what the fuck is. Epic.

[@erwinrommel571]

dam this song kicks ass i like Billys shirt

[@PantheonLincoln]

@bebopalulahola Yes, it was released on the Greatest Hits DVD one of two live clips included on the DVD. The other was "An Ode to No One" live at the Metro.

[@joshmurphy9774]

Press 3 for that beautiful "Rah"

[@electromuff7870]

3

[@cheeeefa]

that heroin induced drummin.... gadlike

[@KingBlonde]

lmao heroin doesn't give you insane technique

[@MrTourist76]

Yeesss!!!!

[@julianjv7325]

Darcy is gorgeous.

[@yayanlapakmerchandise8260]

Best!!

[@jumeau1]

oh how i wish i had been there

[@heyskipj]

This is rock n' roll. That's my only reaction.

[@fabiolerario8347]

Best performance eu

[@laurentverpeaux2281]

Epic

[@alfinsiregar1066]

THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!

[@Rapidfire8]

anyone notice that clown trying to grab billys arm at the end, and he yanks it away?

[@carlosr8680]

yep, i saw it, seems he doesn't like the idea about being touched by a flaming clown... XD

[@johnmordecai2776]

@@carlosr8680 Or he needed his hand to hit that last chord of the song.