Smashing Pumpkins - Starla live at Metro Theatre Chicago 1993

[@jjwidvs1]

Gotta fucking love KZbin. Things like this would have been lost to the general public forever without it. What a gem.

[@alchemisoulofficial]

ChCheck out Vieuphoria from 1994 for more of this sort of badassery that covered footage and behind the scenes mostly covering the Siamese Dream era tour cycle. I watched ans rewinded that goddamm tape dozens of times while coming of age in middle school during the mid 90's. I believe there was an audio companion as well audiophoria I believe it was titled.

[@jefferykitto3997]

I would give anything to be in this crowd. This performance is INSANE.

[@midnightoceandunes]

I got to see them about a month later, after this at the Brixton Academy in London, one of the best gigs of my life, the crowd was insane, the mosh pit went right to the back up to the bar area (never seen that before). Happy times.

[@malinowegacie]

Same here.

[@wilcogrundens9086]

I grew up in Highland, IN. I was at this show. One year later, I moved to Alaska. I'm fucking 45 now. I just named my fourth dog Starla. Fuck this world now. I want to go back. I'm bleeding tonight. Thank you, Billy. Jimmy is still the best drummer ever. I just bought my son his first kit. I hope WE survive! LOVE.

[@malinowegacie]

I hope all is well with you and your family. God, how I wish I was on this show. I envy you. All the best!

[@Patriots-Inc.1776]

I miss it too my friend! We put an exclamation on the nineties! Great music and great people! Now we are stuck somewhere between hell and La La land! I want to go back too!!!!!!!

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

I'm from the Midwest went to Humboldt to grow weed the west coast bodysnatched my heart then grandma died best time of life to crushing despair in the blink of an eye Made it back to Illinois intime to hold her hand tell her goodbye n how I appreciated her loving me as a adopted troubled little boy n how I regretted wasting so much time u understood everything in that moment shed squeeze my hand in response w every fiber of energy she had n I knew it it changed me in an instant After that I was lost I just got a bus ticket to Portland oregon I'd never been but that was 2016 n I've called oregon my home since I am homeless sober from hard drugs and live off a meager weekly income I get by haven't had a criminal offense in all this time I love the pacific northwest I am able to heal my broken soul here god bless the mighty NW 🙏

[@chrismartin8262]

I was at this concert. The guy crowd surfing during the killer guitar solo 8:25 ish...kicked me in the face. Ahh... memories.

[@bigben7518]

Epic.

[@_permanence]

🙌

[@alexchesaux5417]

tell us more!!!

[@ledzep9943]

This comment put a smile on my face 🤣 And it was definitely because you were kicked in the face….been there before 🤣

[@leerooney650]

Far more gifted than most of his contemporaries, but unfortunately received bad press for being a tyrant. They were untouchable live,brilliant in the studio

[@iditarod4081]

They got pretty darn big crowds for being an artsy band. That doesn't usually happen.

[@darabennett4316]

Yeah, unfortunately when i saw them on this tour..... I had a moment where i had, run across Billy on the sidelines of the arena £ he very much went out of his way to be a complete & total scunt to me for for waving in an attempt to say hello to him, which fucking crushed me at the time & i'm 120% positive he could see it in my expression. So I just waved at him again & screamed a nice loud Fück Yøu! at him as i walked away. I never forgot that stupid shit, but as much as i would have loved to break a brick across his face, I remained a huge fan & later that same night as they came out to do an encore...... Jimmy Chamberlain, who was & will always be my 1 & only main Drum Influence gave me a thumbs up as I shouted "Jimmy!!!!" as they walked by, up the ramp & onto the stage. After that, I felt totally redeemed. I've remained a mega fan throughout the years & not just of his music but, as a complete & totally under-rated lead guitarist. I mean, I have never seen someone take total control of the guitar like Billy Corgan. His ability to move around & take total advantage of the fretboard with more precision, knowledge & speed by far trump's that of any other player i have ever seen perform. I aspire & practice for hours everyday to hopefully, eventually become even half as accomplished. Unfortunately, when it comes to him on a personal level..... I go wit what I know & that's that he was an egomaniacal fucking prick back in 1994_

[@ledzep9943]

@@darabennett4316for someone like me who was born in the wrong generation, and wish I could’ve experience the ‘90s ….i envy the shit out of you 🤣

[@YellowLabradorTV]

That's kind of surprising to me. I've heard that he's pretty respectful and nice to his fans usually. Sorry that happened to you if that's true.

[@darabennett4316]

It is what it is..... I never stopped loving the music though, it's always been right there for me.

[@rogerbenoit]

Damn I love this song... Despite their success I still feel The Smashing Pumpkins deserve to be appreciate more.. Billy is one talented MoFo..

[@nikolaiarchie4869]

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[@huxleyalec3731]

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[@nikolaiarchie4869]

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[@huxleyalec3731]

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[@CajunRulez]

Yeah Billy's solo is awesome, but damn Jimmy Chamberlain!!! He's one of the few drummers in rock history that had as much to do with defining the band's unique sound as the lead singer or guitarist. Like Bonham, Peart, Ringo Starr even, his playing is just immediately recognizable and unique. This album came out the summer before my senior year and I spent half the year trying to play like Jimmy. Gish was great but this album put them in a league of their own. I weep for today's youth.

[@CalacasRock]

Jimmy aprendió a ser él. ahí se ve

[@JonathanVanHornsoundjon]

Nice!

[@wilcogrundens9086]

THE best..

[@abutrug]

the generation before us also weeps for us, and the ones before them

[@rich6076]

Utter genius. Corgan is up there with Paige, squire and Hendrix. Brilliant guitarist.

[@ddd1hhh]

Rich why is he never in the top 100, etc.?

[@VladislavYe]

@@ddd1hhh But Cobain is there are in those top 100 ratings. More popular not equal more talented

[@GroovesAndLands]

@@ddd1hhh I know I've seen BC rated in several top 100 guitarist lists, though I can't reference which ones. But obviously, popularity is more important on those lists than actual talent/skill.

[@dalemartin7886]

*Page

[@endocry]

@@ddd1hhh Because he doesn't solo much probably, but he can fo sho

[@user-qc3yu9my1d]

brings me to tears. nothing hits harder yet so beautiful its touches my soul

[@Echohead100]

This is who I aspire to play guitar like.

[@GroovesAndLands]

Billy/SP was my inspiration to learn to play guitar - way back in 1995. Kind of a bummer for me to choose somebody like that to try and learn! 25 years later, I still play my guitars daily - and I'm absolutely nowhere near his level. Though to be fair, there are some things I can do with an acoustic (which is my main thing these days) that are quite a bit better than Billy. His acoustic strumming technique is kind of rigid and brash, and he has almost no fingerpicking/travis picking ability.

[@leob4403]

​@@GroovesAndLandstravis picking? Come on now, billy never aspired to be lindsey buckingham

[@michaelcasdia1046]

Billy is as sober as a mountain climber. That one performance cemented Billy as a rock god! He would lead the pack now...

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

That first post by Dimitri jackass above seems to differ. That or he is just trolling to get some attention to ease his aching vagina...

[@hankb7725]

Only the Smashing Pumpkins could make music like this. Brilliant.

[@Obiwannabe]

Nah. They were part of a contingent. They're great at what they do.

[@ledzep9943]

@@Obiwannabehuh? 🤣💀

[@Patriots-Inc.1776]

Billy is a prodigy!!!! His mind thinks in music and has a clear understanding of the doctrine of affections!

[@brentonbell1014]

@@Patriots-Inc.1776 huh?

[@endocry]

Fucking D'arcy, what a trooper...always wearing heels. I wish she'd get her shit together so the Pumpkins can be whole again. I know Billy wrote and recorded the bass tracks, but she is still 100% part of the DNA of the Pumpkins.

[@AkathisiaWarrior]

Uh, for GISH and SD he played bass. She was part of the song writing process, though. She actually played on the other records and is still credited for Gish and SD anyway. What makes you think “she” needs to get her shit together? She may not be the problem.

[@endocry]

@@AkathisiaWarrior You're delusional if you think she was a part of the songwriting process...either way I don't really care enough about this comment to argue over it.

[@roydenbellman]

In about 100 years when we are dead and gone and forgotten this music will not be forgotten. The legacy this band leaves later future bands will be huge I suspect. Kudos Smashing Pumpkins!

[@leob4403]

Everything is forgotten eventually, humanity will disappear aswell as all its achievements

[@leob4403]

@@roydenbellman yeah 99,99% of humanity will be gone, but I think there is an elite that will live in some underground fortress or on the moon or something like that

[@glass30]

WOW. What I've just seen? The Pumpkins made "Starla" sounds even more special to me by now. This show at Metro in 93 seems to be the BEST PERFORMANCE EVER... TOTALLY BREATHTAKING!!! Oh Lord, I need to buy my Siamese Dream Deluxe before Xmas.

[@kevinm6112]

first time hearing Starla live, what a song, what a performance

[@dwiganstube]

Always remember Billy, there are some of us that appreciate what a guitar GOD you truly are.

[@skrumpo]

this is for sure my favorite version of starla. so much energy in this performance

[@elenore324]

holy **** that cello creates such an eerie atmosphere, I love it

[@jerewrig12345]

I miss crowds like that...no cell phones. Pure focus and enjoyment.

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

Truly agree!!!!!

[@MacStiles]

Get off your phone! 😡 😁

[@astralnova1435]

Fucking amazing. My soul will never be the same. And ive loved this band for so very long. Hearts for eyes and stuff

[@truthseeker5745]

😍😎😆😅🍻🥑😘🤩😇

[@truthseeker5745]

❤ from New Zealand

[@uzi978]

My favorite era of the Pumpkins...93-94, I love everything about it.

[@KevyNova]

91-94 is the only era I listen to from them but I frigging LOVE it.

[@Dartheomus]

It seriously does not get any better than this...

[@ohidontthinkso-kenobi2047]

Imo I think this version is far superior to the record version,mainly due to the Cello accompaniment it really adds to the mood and tone of the song and of course Billy's vocals live here kick ass and Jimmy is just a god.

[@TheSivart-ek6nd]

One of the greatest guitar solos ever. He still can dish it out today just as badass

[@russellpanken]

ty internet. i look forward 2 hearing this in another 11 yrs❤

[@chhungteinternationalazl8333]

I kinda miss the young Billy Corgan , think he was only 26 here, This was Smashing Pumpkins in their prime , SP Forever ❤️💚💜

[@MacStiles]

Greatest Pumpkins song of all time.

[@caiotosp]

I miss the 90's...

[@astralbluefish]

A month later i saw them play Brixton Academy London, one of the best gigs of my life. 93 was a good year for gigs.

[@snowmad]

this was an insane performance of an amazing song.. wish I was there..

[@Hugo-Funky]

Holly foken sheat ! God damn ! Guitar solo 7:00

[@blistabliss]

Billy is one of the greats I've never heard anyone play the notes he's bending at like 7:48 that welland at 8:28

[@DenisPopov888]

Wow, this is absolutely awesome live version - never heard it before and am totally overwhelmed

[@risteardconchuir4065]

Such an inspiration to pick up an electric guitar and try to recreate these awesome riffs and solos! He was the coolest geek ever!

[@pythonbyte]

Billy went from wearing a superman shirt to one with Zero placed across his chest. His self-esteem must have taken a beating.

[@jakel7707]

pythonbyte It actually says superslut :D

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

LOL yep...

[@kymberlishea2036]

pythonbyte that's actually funny. Even tho he's always Superman

[@tomecco76]

well, thats how u find ...JESUS. Good luck kids! God Bless Ya!

[@alexanderrudolfweigel1041]

Amazing, truly amazing, just cannot say more.

[@user-qc3yu9my1d]

STARLA FOREVER!!!! ILL NEVER FORGET HOW MAGICAL AND EXQUISITE IT WAS TO ACTUALLY HEAR THIS LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL !!!!!

[@benjaminbryant8952]

A haunting, epic masterpiece!!!

[@benjaminbryant8952]

I love this song so much, my daughter is named after it!

[@ledzep9943]

That’s fuckin awesome! 🤟🏼

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

Classic song with one of the best live versions I've seen/heard to date. Impressive!

[@cazb877]

I'm in here Please take me home Starla dear I'm all alone When you can't decide what's on your mind It's clear I'm here, Starla dear To disappear takes so much time Starla dear, you're on my mind Soon, soon I'll be leaving Soon, soon I'll be leaving I hear all you're saying I hear all you're failing I'm in here Please take me home Starla dear I'm all alone Serve yourself No one else can do for you like you And no one else fails like me In my eyes I burn alive Fly like a bird No more words just you and I High in the sky ❤️🌹

[@SonicRave1]

I wish Billy would get back to writing more psychedelic songs like this one.

[@cygnustsp]

My favorite version is the show I saw in Milwaukee October 2011.

[@jasonarmintrout8305]

2018, still amazing

[@xchrisx84x10]

'19 actually and always will be.

[@tomrutherford3488]

@@xchrisx84x10 '20, still amazing

[@kazoorocketman54]

Holy crap! I would give anything to have been able to have experienced this in person.

[@roydenbellman]

Aahhhhhhh you play that guitar and make me imagine what a potential heaven might be like Billy. Gorgeous song and band - may they be remembered forever. I think they will be in about 200 years when rock historians look back on truly influential bands. Nice. We will be dead and hopefully we will be digging that somewhere somehow.

[@greyrinnon5907]

Eternally majestic. 2019 crew??!

[@johnfire3194]

Goose bumps from head to toe from billy's solo.

[@ashleyg8633]

WOW... Just.... WOW!!!!!! What a moment in time!!!... I LOVE when Billy’s solos are complete and utter beautiful Chaos!!!…Can’t wait to see them in August!!! 🙋‍♀️💕🌻

[@EuanGH]

I now feel very lucky to have seen this tour,

[@roydenbellman]

Superb song, love it so much. Thank you William and the band for giving us so much lovely music over the years.

[@user-qc3yu9my1d]

ONE OF BEST FUKN SONG S OF MY EXSISTANCE

[@starladear100]

Why do they hate him, because he’s so fucking much better

[@openplz3000]

I fell in love with this one as soon as i heard it. Still have the single

[@1976Fiat]

The Smashing Pumpkins are so underrated

[@chucklapine6782]

All anyone wanted to talk about in the 90s were Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Neither band were as good as the Pumpkins at this time.

[@brokentoysmusic]

How could you rate this band? They are the best. Are they a 10? or do they break that celling?

[@rabes1981]

That is an amazing live performance, wow. Pure genius.

[@Simon-gh4it]

These guys were magical at their peak ❤

[@Batheify]

how beautiful

[@leghscruggs9214]

Their writing was some of the best ever! So underrated. Grunge was huge and they are still my favorite

[@themysticmuse1111]

Great gig,great venue. Miss the Pumpkins and Metro.

[@the_stoned_investor]

Man they sound so good in this set!

[@anonanon3683]

This show was amazing. Best pumpkin's song by far

[@leob4403]

No not by far, thats a faulty statement

[@sethg.1741]

My absolute favorite b side ❤

[@AkathisiaWarrior]

D’arcy!! ❤❤❤

[@JonathanWilcox71]

Awesome!

[@ricd2821]

Keep coming back to this, doesn't get any better

[@xchrisx84x10]

Correction. Its gets better everytime.

[@ericcollette5577]

remarkable talent!

[@ditchsplitter4972]

I always lose my mind at 8:04. Ah, Billy... so full of life.

[@EyotaWolfz]

Just imagine: when they played this, nobody had ever heard this song before.. :D Starla came out in 1994.

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

Correct!

[@mrshaneobuenosnodgrass3328]

But people start clapping when Billy starts playing the main guitar riff which makes me believe some people had heard the song before. IMHO

[@chrisfrazier5197]

Actually they had played it live in 92, there's even a video of it on KZbin. It was b-side of Gish.

[@LSUOdyssey]

actually it came out in 1991 as the B side to the I Am One single. but still, most people in that crowd 99% hadn't heard it

[@arabe66]

1991.

[@swimswithwhales]

I had the Three Feet High Bootleg back in the day and don't remember this being on it. Utterly amazing!

[@Hugo-Funky]

7:10 best moment of my life

[@staceymclemore5304]

Billy's "O" face at 8:10.... And chill bumps from head to toe twice over after that!! I love you SP, always and forever!

[@mcafton78]

great guitar work.

[@zbstr611]

one time listen to this song for the first by accident while toking, let me tell you, it was awesome! toking or not, badass song!

[@cathrasher1974]

This just made my day and it hasn't even started yet. Thank you so much for posting this. i didn t even know this existed.

[@MrThunderCouch]

This band was much more psychedelic than media people realized, with the flanged effects over leads that strain, then just bleed into superbly fuzz-overdriven riffs. They even dressed like a psychedelic band earlier on with the silks and such. At some point, the media tried to lump them into "alt-grunge," but in the earlier days, they were post-60s psychedelic. Billy is a riff master, and really underappreciated in modern times. Years later, he'd drop nearly 100 unique songs while making Mellon Collie. That's some Prince level of musical output.

[@CalacasRock]

I love D'arcy

[@7773gonepostal]

if you were 17-25 during this time....who didn't? ;)

[@shawnisbeast3]

Pumpkins influenced my sound SOOOO much.

[@OscarRLuna]

At this best moment! This is real Billy Corgan,genius! This is 90'S Amazing version

[@jamesdelgap]

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Billy leads are off the hook!

[@dwiganstube]

Beautiful, not a cell phone in the place. To be able to touch Corgan's Fender and feel the energy coming off that guitar while playing his solo must have been euphoric. At least we have the video to remind us of much happier times.

[@FLUFFEH]

holy fuck

[@TheSiameseDreamer]

A Superman indeed

[@zackowensby5676]

Almost every single one of these songs from this show outlast the crowd's energy

[@farfle10]

Such a simpler time for Billy.

[@maestrogringo]

That's a buddy of his that came out to play the electric cello for Billy's lead guitar part. Normally he used the Eventide H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer on his rig with a sweet reverse delay. One of the toys on my list if I can ever find one. ;)

[@btran213]

i love this song

[@mauriciopereira6942]

for sure this was the farewell of the human being to rock...great Billy.

[@roydenbellman]

To Dover: You died in July and am still grappling with it. Will never hear your sultry, sexy voice again. We loved this band so much together listening to Mellon Collie and blowing doobs. That is over now. Am gutted but will carry on for you.

[@graphicartdude]

The cello sounds great on these last few tracks of this live performance

[@graffitibob]

dis the best one from the performance

[@banyrussia7264]

jimmy page mode activated by BIlly during the solo

[@bippityboppityboo552]

so fucking good

[@dooks85]

Cant's stop listening to this.

[@sillysnailofficial]

that's my name

[@MikeG16]

crazy to think a lot of the audience must be in their late 30s early 40s now...

[@wentzr]

MikeG16 indeed. I was there, 17 years old at the time (41 now).

[@CliffdropChad]

Just turned 40. Saw them in 7th grade with best friend in PDX. Can't describe how fortunate I feel to have got to see them- if only once. There is no better, as far as I'm concerned.

[@leob4403]

You mean late 40s early 50s😂

[@mergingmarky8274]

Yes..I'm totally r(trying to assume rotations eliving this song like it's the first time it graced me ears,🎶👍🛌👌😷🤘🤘🤜🏾🤛❤️👋

[@mattroggenkamp6717]

saw em in Davenport IA on this tour :)

[@Batheify]

killer performance! Yo-yo ma , aint got nothing over that dude !!