Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Nirvana Dir. Samuel Bayer Play Channel
1991 90s alternative

Written by Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic for Nevermind, the title came from Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna writing "Kurt smells like Teen Spirit" referencing the deodorant. The video directed by Samuel Bayer depicts a high school pep rally ending in chaos.

The Story Behind

On August 17, 1991, a first-time music video director walked into Stage 6 at GMT Studios in Culver City, California, and filmed something that would r…

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2.2B views
4:39 duration
1991 released

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