Smashing Pumpkins LIVE Much Music 1998 _Complete show

Smashing Pumpkins performed in Much Music parking lot in July 1998. I was watching from the street.

[@blackoutorchestra2]

I was at this show. The full story should be mentioned here - we in the parking lot were out there waiting, being told the pumpkins may or may not be able to come out depending on whether the weather let up. These show usually ran about an hour live (there's an interview section not included here) - but this ran about 3 hours because the pumpkins basically refused to leave until they'd played for all of us waiting in the parking lot (we were standing there for several hours before the show, during the first set, and during the interview being told pretty much nothing by staff). It got to the point where they ran out of interview questions and just started running full SP music videos with minor commentary from the band in between. We didn't know what the hell was going on, but they came out and it was beautiful. On an interview that ran later, Billy said basically there was no way they were going to leave without playing for us outside. As a 14 year old budding musician at the time, that was such a revelation.

[@robdrummond3762]

we were there, front row, backstage. worth the hours of waiting! unforgettable memories *even sitting on Queen St for 15-20 hours the day before!

[@mjk0117]

Such a great comment to put this performance in perspective. Much respect to the Smashing Pumpkins for putting on one hell of a show after so many changes and delays due to the weather.

[@ednocondriaco]

00:56 To Sheila 05:54 Once Upon A Time 10:12 Ava Adore 15:22 Pug 20:59 Perfect 24:23 Intermedio 26:20 Bullet With Butterfly Wings 32:14 Shame 40:05 For Martha 48:03 Dedicatoria a los fans 48:44: 1979 54:25 Créditos-Transmission (JD cover) 01:04:48 Oh qué Buenos alaridos 01:07:47 Dedicatoria a los Aliens 01:08:34 “We are the Smashing Pumpkins”

[@mored3054]

ednocondriaco in

[@ednocondriaco]

@@scriptkiddy1492 the Real question is... Why not?

[@scriptkiddy1492]

@@Things606 Well, this is no music for brainless consumerists in nostalgic grunge coma.

[@thefog7067]

No Daphne Descends 🙁

[@dustinmorretti6329]

LIES!!!!

[@Mrf.7213]

The Adore tour was magnificent. The musicians playing with the band were amazing.

[@braedenhenderson820]

Strongest, most in-tune, most controlled I've ever heard Billy's voice sound live

[@paulchamberlin3724]

james iha truly was a master Live.....

[@LuizMGRamos]

still is.

[@roydenbellman]

As a long time SP fan, remember well how much this great band was played with love and respect on CFNY 102.1 - Toronto's alt-rock station. Disc jockeys loved em, fans loved em and we still do today. Bravo to a great performance here from a truly marvelous mystical magical band.

[@SaintMartins]

I remember this night in 1998 clearly. I wanted to watch this as it aired live on TV but i couldn't because that same night out west in Vancouver i was going to see Pearl Jam live who were in town touring behind their "Yield" album w/ Frank Black (Pixies) & the Catholics as the opening act. So before i left i popped in a videotape into my VCR & programed it to record it.

[@TTOMO]

I remember the date of this show for the same reason.

[@19blues64]

One of the best concerts ever broadcast on television. I recorded this on VHS the night it originally aired and have watched it many many times. It still gives me chills every time, especially "For Martha' and "Shame", amazing concert

[@beachboy9590]

Salute...from 🇲🇾

[@frenchgoalieguy]

I miss those days where you'd wait by the vcr with a brand new cassette.

[@AquariusIscariot33]

Shame is beautifully played in this concert ❤

[@jaysharpESQ]

What about Pug??

[@MClover420]

I too have it on Video I recorded it as well and was at the New World Music theatre show 7/7/98

[@TheKatrillionaire]

Thank you so much for this.

[@izzydacreep]

Thank you so much for this. I had recorded this on VHS as well the night it aired. I lost my copy but looks like I can reminisce once again. Have a great weekend everyone.

[@RachelinToronto]

I loved this in 1998 and I still love it. Thank you so much for having the last 15 minutes which no one else (it seems) was able to capture. (It re-aired without the encores.)

[@GoodForNothingDrums]

What the heck was that version of bullet with butterfly wings ?!?!? Fucking brilliant

[@roydenbellman]

SO happy Jimmy made it all the way back from his demons. Kenny Aronoff here does a tremendous job filling in for Chamberlin's outstanding kit work.

[@dirtydave2691]

Kenny Aronoff. He is a first rate session drummer. Jimmy Chamberlain is an out of this world great drummer. As a drummer I too am happy he survived.

[@cellar9264]

@@dirtydave2691 Although Kenny Aronoff is a good drummer - You can't beat Jimmy Chamberlain.

[@dirtydave2691]

@@cellar9264 I agree 100%. Jimmy Chamberlain is incredible even in there real early live videos. He is the Neil Peart of alternative music.

[@cellar9264]

@@dirtydave2691 Jimmy C has a unique sound and a way of playing that looks effortless, but sounds immense. He is my favorite drummer of all time!

[@theNetworkCH]

@@dirtydave2691 I thought it was Ali G

[@jjwilliamsoconnor1329]

BRILLIANT SHOW!

[@accidens9454]

Great live of SP!

[@louweedoficial148]

Increíble show!!!!!!!!!!!

[@caseyhepler2806]

Awesome music

[@roydenbellman]

Toronto and Canada so much love for the glory and pure talent of the Smashing Pumpkins on full display here. Proud of my hometown and home and native land. The band always felt the love from Canadians and reciprocated. Beautiful!

[@michvair]

What can I say now at the end of this show except: thank you for sharing, and D'Arcy please: COME BACK PLEASE.

[@philippegontier5510]

Great !

[@rrrokot]

Moscow 1998. One of the best shows in my life!

[@chloedemalmanche6021]

I was there! Epic show.

[@kbsffan77]

I saw at least 4 shows on this tour. They sounded so good

[@the_hero7801]

Awesome what shows ?...For research purposes

[@kbsffan77]

@@the_hero7801 philly, Chicago, new York, Boston

[@jaysharpESQ]

Was philly or Chicago the best?

[@chrisrowan702]

This may be the best version of Bullet I have ever seen. All those drums! Imagine both Kenny and Jimmy back there.

[@dscootdefeese8069]

We Sure Miss MUCH MUSIC ( Learned About Canada + its Wealth of Artists and Bands + Love The Smashing Pumpkins 🤣❤🌻

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Best. Transmission. Ever.

[@nwfl775]

Adore's by far my favourite Pumpkins album!

[@3798penisholder]

i love this band so fuckinf much please

[@AkathisiaWarrior]

8:47 ❤❤❤ Billy and D’arcy sound great!!

[@paulchamberlin3724]

pure true envisions.....................

[@hokechew]

Finally, I've found this. To me it has the best live version of "Shame" and "Bullet with Butterfly Wings".

[@apparentlynot1stLeonchubbs]

If I ever get my hands on a time machine I'm gonna be a person who abuses it by going back to some KZbin comments on some sick music, finding a few folks who would appreciate a journey, and then going back in time on a tour of all the concerts. All the good ones at least 😏 ..since I'm the guy bringing the machine, first stops are gonna be very Pumpkiny 😎

[@andrewface]

Always had the tv version of the taped on vhs. Didn’t know they played other songs like once upon and time and pug.

[@dotcomstyle]

MAYBE THE BEST EVER

[@girlgamer7999]

I remember they said the Pumpkins might not be coming out to play in the parking lot and everyone was yelling "MTV,MTV,MTV,MTV!

[@devon6valentine]

🖤

[@BrunoBeniz]

Excitant

[@waynecampbell75]

that could be best show much ever had so cool need more girls in bands

[@MrIommi1984]

pUG ... SUCH A GREAT SONG

[@F-DNieto]

Probablement la meilleure version Live de Ava Adore.

[@HeartOfGrief]

such an amazing live show would have loved to have seen them perform this alt set in a small venue like the 9:30 club

[@jaysharpESQ]

Yeah, true... but I sAw it at radio city music hall, and , I dunno if you've ever seen... or even on TV. The gilded golden... ahhh so fitting there

[@soyunestupido]

Están bien bonitos los conciertos de la época del Adore

[@smashingbrandon]

Fucking amazing!!!!!

[@girlgamer7999]

I was infront of Darcy front row when the band finally came out to the parking lot

[@katejones2458]

If I had been that close to D'Arcy, I might have needed a towel to clean up.

[@kamarulhisyam5281]

As usual their sound much better and more agresive than albums when they perform live in concert .that's SP rule.

[@shelxp]

best version of bullet ever

[@Bulbagaba992]

Wow, D’Arcy was the last member to leave the stage.

[@francinerowland9648]

love her !

[@adamcoe]

the world is a vampire...set to RAIN lol nice one Bill

[@tonyg9041]

Damn I miss D'arcy

[@shelxp]

this version of shame is killing me

[@rogerbenoit]

Kenny or Jimmy... this is the Pumpkins I remember....

[@soyunestupido]

Que boni que piensen en los alien

[@discardmyfriends]

Little kid at the back jumping to try and catch a glimpse lol 0:54

[@jaysharpESQ]

Hey!!! Anyone else notice he looks RIGHT AT D'arcy just before he sings the lines "we can't help but feel / that something has been lost" It's just after the camera guy almost tries to get in his face And he playfully pushes the cameraman down... and almost as if he had a foot on the stage or something he kinda spins around to do a 360 and ends up facing down d'arcy... anyway, I just say this because I've seen SP so many times he def glances at people and things from time to time... but to me at least, this looked Ike more than just a glance. Anyone else catch it? Or lol that famous video of by starlight where she hits a wrong note and he FUCKING GLARES at her like "how VERY dare you!?" I think it's a show where Billy may have worn a tie .. In case anyone should care to find it. Anyway curious if anyone else notice these things and might even possibly agree

[@cyberspacetm4143]

Billy singing and on the drums?

[@electromuff7870]

and on the keyboard?

[@blueht3878]

and in the crowd?

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Yes! Billy inception

[@sonicyouthinphants]

That drummer dude must be deaf or something...

[@martinhuberdeau9879]

45:16 🎸

[@jaysharpESQ]

Is that the best version of Pug ever... or?

[@dagwoodcalhoun]

Pertential

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Holy shit, is Billy playing an Ibanez during BWBW?

[@MizMite2002]

This is not MTV. The Much better station of Music.

[@felipeandre_]

Thumbnail is like a blondie tuft billy

[@DV070]

Would've been better with Jimmy. But thats my opinion.

[@fredcloud9668]

They needed a bassist who could play.

[@paulchamberlin3724]

Will never forget smoking at J at this show to TRANSMISSION.....

[@paulchamberlin3724]

Plz re-up in 720p or even 1080p if you want, thanks in advance. :)

[@MrJszilla]

As much as I love Ava Adore, Billy seemed to rush/butcher all the vocals in every performance. It was as if he hated performing it. Anyone else feel that way?

[@meh.4161]

I've always wondered why Billy wanted to do this faster harder version of Ava Adore an not the album version? I love the album version but I dig how they were performing it too. Maybe since the album was mostly slower songs to please a live audience he wanted to change this one? Who knows, I doubt that he hated playing it live though. I haven't actually watched a lot of SP performances from after Machina til about Oceania. Did they perform Ava Adore very much or was it hardly included in shows?

[@themilstead]

Check out videos from their current tour (2018). They're playing the album version of Ava Adore now and it sounds great.

[@firebirdgao]

I like better the machina era gigs

[@godofspacetime333]

Those ‘99/00 shows were them at their absolute best.

[@tparker2095]

The percussion section for this tour was a fucking joke. The band still had a decent sound, but I really think Billy didn't have any idea of what to do after Jimmy left.

[@eLiFILMSinc]

Billy's ego is out of control on Ava Adore

[@tonysoldati3468]

What a crappy set list

[@MiltonHip]

Wow this drummer is terrible. Why is every song in 3x speed? Sounds awful.

[@BornN2Grave1]

Going through the motions comes to mind. This was horrible.

[@ElectricLabel]

Terrible version of Bullet With Butterfly Wings.

[@sonicyouthinphants]

Worst drummer ever been on a band I like

[@the_hero7801]

Adore was so much better live (in my opinion)

[@adamcoe]

This was the only tour I missed starting with MCIS (I had started uni the same year as this tour) and I kind of regret it. The album is amazing but the live interpretations were really great.