The Smashing Pumpkins Perform 'Knights Of Malta'

[@katiecoleofficial]

So excited to have played this show. I'm so proud of this band that never stops evolving. Bucket list playing the Ed Sullivan Theater. xoxo

[@monikitand]

Well said. I am proud of being a fan of the best band ever. Classy performance, I enjoyed seeing you all, and James Iha nailing it! 🖤

[@chrisjuly6594]

You’re a wonderful musician Katie!

[@garrisonjewett6193]

We're excited for Chicago!!! I just can't pull off "excited for Tinley Park" with a straight face lol.

[@kevingraham3911]

great work katie, as per usual!

[@PatchTM983]

Was excited for you guys. Sounded great. Best of luck on this tour.

[@vantuannguyen728]

I grew up with this band. I'm starting to grow old together with them too.

[@helenpatterson3858]

Ha ha ha ! My kids grew up with them too. I remember the first time I heard their name. I was appalled thinking my teens were going to somehow justify doing damage to my garden. It wasn't long after their music was playing in my ears.

[@missleo2003]

I am 35 years old . I grew up listening to them too😃

[@growingmelancholy8374]

oh? you're getting fat and your talent is washed up too?

[@saam6768]

@@growingmelancholy8374 hahahahahahahahahaha. nicely done.

[@makesmefeellikeatalltree8250]

@@growingmelancholy8374 was just thinking "shame on you for getting old and fat like the rest of us". not about the talent part but… I get so frustrated that as musicians age, the songs slow down too. Billy! where's that driving force that was "Zero"!!!????? btw, that's my fav song of all time and I date back to pre-zeppelin so that's a lot of different genres/styles I've heard since then.

[@jesnyc146]

Clicked to hear Billy sing, was Wowed by Iha and that baseline!!! Props to the bassist

[@donnyklein2296]

Bass sounded great. I don't know if you're a Joy Division fan but that's Peter Hooks (Joy Division bassist) son.

[@amphiennui]

Billy wrote the bass line.

[@donnyklein2296]

didn't say he wrote it.

[@amphiennui]

Donny Klein well...he did!

[@tested123]

that bass is front and center. when im stoned....its the bass that i love

[@blazinchalice]

Read all the comments and not a single one about how James Iha went scorched earth on this tune and just extruded all the precious gold out of it, every drop of it! Killer performance!

[@rax816]

The camera should have been on him more ...too much in the shadows as well

[@cassandrasmyth8155]

I'm just so happy they are still working together! Corgan obviously enjoys the spotlight more than Iha but they play so well off each other.

[@jesnyc146]

definitely. Highlight of this number

[@OurFutureLeaders]

I’m glad you mentioned this. His performance here was so good.

[@dmochat]

@Tiktaalik it's less a secret than it is the structure of the band. Billy has always been the lead guitarist of the band, James always the rhythm. It's fascinating to me because I struggle to think of another band where the lead singer plays *lead* guitar. It's a testament to Billy's skill. And yes, Jimmy is AMAZING. If you haven't already, check out the album 'Life Begins Again' from his band, The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex. They only made one album, but it's a great one, and Jimmy's drums are the lead instrument in every song. edit: I just found out that The Complex released another album in 2017! Alright!!

[@DonnieIsNotAmerican]

One of the greatest bands ever. Glad to see them again.

[@roarv]

I have listened to the Pumpkins for the past 25 years and this is easily one of their best performances. Brilliantly executed.

[@sebastianpietsch6619]

No.

[@lucasimeone5703]

Shane Blade Media not sure about that mate. This is great but not sure about their best. Plus D’arcy is still missing.

[@OurFutureLeaders]

This was a solid performance, especially by James Iha. The backup singers sounded great as well.

[@brobert4172]

IT WAS ALL CRAP

[@vertigo2930]

without james, Knights of Malta will not be as it is.....

[@szymonm81]

Love the Smashing Pumpkins! Such a unique sound. Legendary band!

[@gregsmamma]

This comment section is so positive! Refreshing to read

[@nebulous8389]

Yes its strange with the pumpkins these days to see positive comments mostly 😆 and I'm a big supporter of most of the pumpkins post 2007 work lol

[@brobert4172]

IGNORANCE IS BLISS I SUPPOSE...ASK BILLY AND GANG

[@codynelson6500]

Top performance, superb. Way better than studio version.

[@dominicangelone5851]

Heard this song in concert at Jones Beach in New York . Hypnotizing.....studio version not the same☹️

[@joeasg2843]

@@dominicangelone5851 The studio version was really disappointing. This was magnificent though.

[@loukes7758]

Woah woah woah woah woah

[@101wormwood]

Saw them at like 14. First concert. Siamese dream. Small venue in Omaha Nebraska. Love this

[@boobtuber06]

ba-ba. baba baaa ba-ba babababa… (what song?)

[@albcev1511]

@@boobtuber06 WHO IS RIGHTEOUS WHAT IS BOLD

[@brobert4172]

IF THAT WAS ACTUALLY TRUE YOU WOULDNT LOVE THIS BECAUSE THIS IS GARBAGE AND YOU KNOW IT....BUT NOSTALGIA MEMBER BERRIES BLIND YOU

[@dvt1393]

@@brobert4172 Oof, or maybe people just have different tastes. The Pumpkins were a few years before my time, but I still love their classic albums, and really enjoyed this album a lot. Just because somebody likes what a band does and you don't doesn't automatically discredit their opinion as just being "member berries".

[@alfalfabojengels5646]

So happy this band put out another killer album. So much more to offer! Will always be part of my playlists. You had me at 1979 🤠

[@nedim_guitar]

I remember an interview (was it perhaps on the "If All Goes Wrong" DVD?) when BC spoke about JC auditioning for the band. JC had come to the audition in a pink t-shirt or tank top, and he had a yellow drum set. Billy saw him and thought "this will never work", but almost 30 years later, JC can still pull off a yellow drum set and look cool! 😃

[@paperpatdown]

nedomedo and he was driving a beat bright red up gremlin blasting glam metal from the stereo, too.

[@nedim_guitar]

@@paperpatdown I have no idea what that means. 🙈

[@whitharris4607]

@@paperpatdown So kitsch!

[@nicolaserafini6590]

(I think it was the Graceful Swans Of Never doc)

[@nedim_guitar]

@@nicolaserafini6590 Could be. However, it was memorable. 🙂

[@dph49]

Sent chills down my back! so awesome to hear them live after so many years! 🤘

[@arthurbocatios9927]

Billy is such an underrated musician. He can sing well, shred your face off at the same time and still manages to be a great composer. Once in a lifetime talent

[@mylifeinvictus]

This song gives me goosebumps! Also makes me want to pack my stuff, get in my car and just drive away, live my life and just let it roll. Forget my job, friends, family and just let the universe pave the path. Tired of "making" plans for my life, just ride the rainbow!

[@joeseabreeze]

One of my favorite bands of the 90s. So happy to see they're still cranking out tunes and touring!

[@mammytwoshoes5756]

Love the live version so much better!!! They nailed!!!! 🤘🏽🎃

[@michelb8731]

Awesome performance! Love the background singers, they really add to the vibe.

[@abrahammartinez3524]

Amazing as always Billy. what a power in this song!!

[@MR-vw8mf]

Awesome performance, I love this band!!😘

[@themachine8009]

I was a dj when I was 18 back home. I just played music on the weekends at night. I couldn’t speak. I didn’t have a license. Lots of requests for the pumpkins. “Disarm”. This brings me back memories. He still sounds really good. Almost 30 years ago. Times flies my friends.

[@Matthew333-b3z]

Such an amazing performance as always SP 🎶✨❤️

[@MeissnerEffect]

Oh yeah! Victorious performance of great songwriting - from one of the greatest bands ever! Wow! 🦋🦋🦋

[@feramires]

Loved it.

[@PatchTM983]

There's no band quite like this one. I couldn't be happier for them.

[@shawnulander4094]

I couldn't agree with you more. My all time favorite 😍

[@uran0]

Best live performance of the song, IMHO.

[@bouelf]

This is solid. Great song & great performance.

[@AubreyJM]

Wow. That voice is a blast from the past! I was never a big fan of there's, but his voice is iconic.

[@matthewmarquez8158]

That was great. Thanks sp for making MUSIC

[@jennjohnson3098]

I love the Smashing Pumpkins, I'm so happy to see this and to have seen them a couple weeks ago. Amazing show, such a presence!! It's hard not to get lost in his words. ❤ The guitar pieces are incredible as well...love it all!💜

[@roarv]

It's annoying that no one gives Jeff Shroeder (Guitarist) more credit. He has been the glue that has held the Pumpkins together for the past 10+ years. Yet, James Iha comes back and gets all the credit.

[@lordythegreat88]

Hes been with the band longer than D'arcy now. Crazy to think about

[@roarv]

Yeah, Jeff is awesome. Very humble dude and has been an excellent friend to Billy over the years. Definitely underrated.

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@roarv Just saw them live last night; Jeff plays more leads than either Billy or James live, wouldn't have expected that.

[@roarv]

kitoyobeni1 yeah, Jeff is awesome. He knows all the riffs and has been super loyal to the SP legacy. He's put up with Billie's tantrums over the years and always been really humble in all the interviews I've seen him in. I am glad he is at least in all the promo photos as an official member now, but it would be nice if the fans appreciated him more. Everyone gets so carried away with the OG's (James Iha) coming back that they don't focus on the actual functionality of the bands dynamics....I probably ranted for too long there, lol. But, I think you get what I'm trying to say.

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@roarv Not many are aware of his pre-Pumpkins work, but he was in a semi-cult SoCal shoegaze band called the Lassie Foundation that is pretty interesting. I wasn't aware either until he did a KZbin interview with Andertons (check it out if you're a fan).

[@mammytwoshoes5756]

How good are the backup singers!!!!!!

[@maurbyrne]

Katie Cole! on keys!!! What a groovy looking Shiela!!

[@dsalvatier]

James Iha, still melting my f*ckin face off with his solos.

[@sealevelbear]

Jimmy Chamberlin is the man.

[@jovandavidovic1]

I am in love with this song!

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Awesome!!! Love you Billy!!!

[@BillyCorgan777]

Solid performance, everyone nailed their parts. Great song!

[@raffaelecesaro6451]

I love this performance. Well done

[@raffaelecesaro6451]

Great performance. I love this Song ❤

[@musicgearnetwork]

It's been a pleasure to have both Jeff Schroeder and Katie Cole on our shows. Love this band like no other. They are a MUST to see live.

[@charlesweeks5027]

Excellent

[@rax816]

Hopefully they recorded a few more cuts for LSSC...will be refreshing this feed all day 😁

[@mpkelley27]

Iha's soulful guitar driving the melody as opposed to the tinny strings used on the album makes this a vastly superior arrangement! What a mixed blessing.

[@FricaJames]

They still got it... I'm still in love with his voice.

[@musicalcommentary2476]

Fantastic stuff.

[@Muhdah1972]

He killed it especially the back up singer's who took it to another level 🔥💕🔥💕🔥

[@tested123]

im still lovin this song....back up singers really add the icing to the cake. the bass is layin down the fudge.

[@MikeDeSanctis]

I can’t get through this song, on the new album. THIS is the version that Malta always should have been. It’s just better in every way. Billy’s voice, James. Jimmy is the same though, because that guy is a flawless machine of an artist. However, the main things that improved it for me were the backing vocals turned up higher, and that awful synthesizer replaced with guitars.

[@kitoyobeni1]

Saw them perform this live last night. The background vox weren't as prominent (only the keyboard player was singing them, no dedicated background singers) and Billy tagged on a killer solo to the end of the track. Might be a more palatable version for many of the fans.

[@pedrobarnez5502]

this live version of "i of the mourning" is another example of this....the studio version is ok and this live version is epic....one of my most visited sp video.......the solo is amazing, way better than the backwards solo in the original....and the end when he sings"what is it you want...." just epic and the whole song more rocked out with more distortion....its what should have been on the album

[@pedrobarnez5502]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF6WamqtiaufjNk

[@jeremiah2012]

Well that was about 300 times better than I expected...

[@mofometal93]

Enjoyable tune for sure

[@DangerousDaveyBoy]

I’ve listened to the Smashing Pumpkins almost everyday as a teenager in the 90’s. I still have their albums. Seeing them now seems like they’re from the 5th Element. It’s kind of jarring but also delightful. It feels like watching performers that were successful during good times that still managed to be successful in a dystopian future.

[@GG-000]

A beautiful song and performance.

[@buddyb-uo7gu]

this is simply beautiful.

[@TReaperMusic]

The Smashing Pumpkins are 1 of the best bands out there ever

[@BeezusFafoon1971]

Billy Corgan... Smashing Pumpkins. Homer Simpson... Smiling politely.

[@enchantedRightHook]

Top cmnt right there

[@OurFutureLeaders]

Classic 😂

[@kristinaldridge1712]

Billy!!!! 😍

[@Guszazis]

My favorite band

[@MUN00K]

Nice!!

[@nazariog.1155]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pinnacletricks]

How good are the ladies singing in the background! Really makes the song complete.

[@samuelpaterson3303]

Amazing

[@saramommy33]

Sounding great!

[@JohnCrichton]

those ladies have amazing voices

[@undeadly1103]

billy corgan is a dude

[@JohnCrichton]

@@undeadly1103 🤦‍♂️

[@charissanielsen]

Thank you John! It was an honor to record it and now to have performed Knights of Malta on The Late Show! SessionSingerLA.com

[@wuestion9473]

Un Deadly 😂🤣

[@JohnCrichton]

@@charissanielsen You're welcome! You're so lucky, I wish I could meet Billy Corgan!!! Are you touring with him or just doing shows here and there?

[@coreywhite2016]

They still got it!!! 🤩🤩👏👏👏👏

[@Legolevic]

They do! It's a pleasure watching them perform live 💙

[@julianwarmington1267]

"They" - ? Billy Corgan's still a fair song writer and singer... - but that is NOT TSP - that is a cheap US Pink Floyd knock off.

[@amphiennui]

Julian Warmington you are a cheap knockoff!

[@clanrewired]

The BV's have a distinct Roger Waters solo vibe, Pros and Cons/Radio K.A.O.S. era.

[@k.michaelkills]

Exactly what I thought!

[@charissanielsen]

What a kind note, thank you!! It was such a fun day! SessionSingerLA.com

[@clanrewired]

@@charissanielsen Gladly! I actually prefer your and your colleague's vocals on this live performance over the ones on the recording, which aren't bad by any means. You all seem to let lose ever so slightly.

[@locatolaka]

precisely

[@austindeertay]

Love this album

[@sasquatchwizard]

Love me some Pumpkins

[@Brendindie]

This band is forever to me ❤️

[@breakeverychain4320]

Love the show!!!

[@tested123]

this song is timeless and fu......ing perfect for a drunk and stoned session. wonderful.

[@somethingsomethingsomethingdar]

I knew it...Varys lived!

[@paulhinsky]

bahahaha!

[@rooroo7274]

LOL THANKS I NEEDED THAT !!!

[@OmegaTandT]

Exactly!

[@FriedrichBarb]

Ladies and Gentlemen, We got him.

[@JPadMusic]

Eryn O’ree!! And those BGV’s my goodness!

[@tested123]

just wonderful

[@joaoarturleuck2147]

Best song ever.I love Smashing Pumpkins!!!

[@alanamax3058]

I love this song so much!!!

[@cass2303]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@smiller2044]

SMASHING PUMPKINS! heard Stephen say after his interview with Jared "...pumpkins" and could not believe it! 🧡🎃

[@tested123]

i mean come on. ....how good is this!

[@nicolaserafini6590]

I expected a laugh after the LP full title

[@danielr3522]

I'm almost certain Stephen stifled a guffaw out of respect for the band stood right behind him xD

[@anonmouse6337]

Billy's still dressing up like Nosferatu, I see.

[@petopetteri178]

Reminds me somehow of Alistair Crowley. Not exactly style I like.

[@poeticyy]

I remember the Pumpkin's goodbye show at the United Center in Chicago. And his bass player taunted him throughout for wearing a dress. :)

[@dafttool]

Anon Mouse Dressed like a Nazi is more like it, especially with that armband

[@danielbenitez4120]

He shaved his head and never went back

[@sharonedmundson6169]

Or Uncle Festus on the Munsters.

[@werideatdusk]

So cool to hear this song done totally live with no backing track. Nice performance! Hope to hear With Synpathy and Marchin On live 🎸

[@daniellunqvist7055]

Fan!! good musik...

[@davewaligora]

Saw this last night on late show. Good performance.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Still crazy to see Iha back, just feels right

[@sk666]

He looks thrilled to bits

[@editthemadparts1913]

So add gospel to the music this band has in their catalog. Always pushing forward is why I’ve always loved this band.

[@gensonaris3316]

Probably the best rendition of the song ever!!!!

[@EugeneAxe]

Get a classic rock vibe from this. Great to see Jimmy back too.

[@makesmefeellikeatalltree8250]

not classic rock.

[@ursaltydog]

I can envision this being played in the background of Preacher or Supernatural or Lucifer..

[@Jept]

As Padré is shooting up a horde of angels 🤘🎃 great shout

[@ryanem969]

Climb out of that HHHAAAOooooaoooaooooooOOOOOllleeeLLeeee Love it. Fly forever

[@jasonjwattwatkins7188]

Dope song i'd like to see it live performed good backgroung adlibs and 🎸 bass line appropriate too.

[@emartine2008]

That bass!!!!! 🤤🤤🤤

[@sssayooo]

Sounding so great!!!🏅🏅🏅

[@tested123]

soooo good

[@FloodPlain]

SP are COMPLETELY under rated IMO- I believe BC was right when he said there were 2 in the 90ies- him and KC- He was so right. To this day is song writing is ahead of its time by a huge margin. Young artists would be wise to learn from his successes AND his failures as he has definitely had his fair share of insanity in life. BUT how else do you expect to get a rock star????

[@danlc95]

Jimmy Chamberlain right where he's needed.

[@Amy-m9s]

Gold for real

[@alessiacorr4256]

Che bella!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I love how billy has evolved

[@longgroove]

Into Uncle Fester.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@@longgroove stfu

[@MsEliteForever]

@@longgroove LMAOOOOOO OMG STOP😂

[@AKABoondock19]

He looks like a fucking psychopath

[@sk666]

*devolved