Comments on: Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit

By: Brian Holbrook

Brian Holbrook — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:13:38 +0000

Thanks for linking to my cover of “SLTS”, and thanks to those who dig it. Obviously, I tend to disagree with Dave inasmuch as I think the lyrics do have a deeper meaning; at least they do for me. As for the “breakfast cereal version” that has to do with the fact that Tori Amos once did a commercial (before she hit in the music biz) for “Corn Flakes”. Her second album contains a track “Cornflake Girl” which is, I’m sure, what Kurt was referencing.

By: pmc

pmc — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:06:14 +0000

oops, forgot to sign in :)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:05:30 +0000

Oh, and like you never teased your hair. That’s probably because you had perfect hair that didn’t need teasing. Showoff.
I missed the whole grunge era. Spain didn’t do grunge. They were pretty poppy (Mecano, Enrique Iglesias, and of course the “Macarena” guys – quick! name that group!). But I came to appreciate Nirvana after the fact and love the approach. Can’t wait to hear the others.

By: KAP

KAP — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:33:21 +0000

Flannel BETTER still be cool.

Have you ever seen the misheard lyrics videos for this song? Funny stuff. I’m actually trying to sing along right now as I listen, and after all these years of hearing the song, I still make up my own lyrics… and they are AWESOME (probably even better than the original lyrics)!

I liked Tori and Brian’s covers best, but my favorite version is still Nirvana’s…

Fun post! Great song.

By: Mindy

Mindy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:28:25 +0000

Very interesting song to cover…I am looking forward to listening to all of these when I get home tonight.

What is even more interesting to me is the artist that did the covers. I am pretty intrigued right now :)