Nirvana’s video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” which catapulted the band to rock superstardom, has surpassed 2 billion video views on YouTube. It passed the 1 billion mark in 2019. The lead track and single from Nirvana’s breakthrough release Nevermind (Geffen/UMe), which hit No. 1 around the world, selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. The single made its radio debut on August 27, 1991. Over the last few years, we have seen partial reunions of the band, a frivolous lawsuit over the iconic album cover, a 30th anniversary boxed set, and placements across pop culture, including movies and television. Continue reading
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The Video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana Approaches 1 Billion Views on YouTube
Nirvana’s star-making video for ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ which catapulted the band to rock superstardom is approaching one billion video views on YouTube. ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ was the lead track and single from Nirvana’s breakthrough release Nevermind (Geffen/UMe) which hit No. 1 around the world, selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. The single made its radio debut on August 27, 1991.Continue reading