I was a teenager when this song came out and we called it late night songs because that's what we listened to when we left a party and were heading home.

Very nostalgic. It doesn't matter when you were this age... Sometimes we want to grow-up so fast, we end up missing some of the best times of our lives.

Cherub Rock. THE quintessential Smashing Pumpkins 'theme' song, if they ever had one. Just a hard-ass, hard-hitting, uplifting groove.

Great reaction! The song is super nostalgic. Would recommend: Tonight Tonight, Zero & Mayonaise

Thanks for doing this reaction. Love smashing pumpkins, I have not heard them in forever!

I’m in my late 30’s and this is high school for me in a nutshell. Weekend parties, driving around the neighborhood just to get out of the house and enjoy some freedom.

You would have loved the 80's and 90's. We drove forever in groups of cars all over the place.

I love the pumpkins! Also, my old ass was born in 1979 lol

This one of my all time favorite songs 👍. Perfect feel good song.

The video for “Perfect” by The Pumpkins is like the sequel to “1979” where the kids have grown. “Mayonaise” is widely considered one of their best. Everyone will also say Cherub Rock, Tonight, Tonight, or Today because those were their big hits.

Billy Corgan (vocals/ guitar) is the main songwriter and band leader of the Smashing Pumpkins, a band he formed in the late 80's w/ guitarist James Iha, drummer Jimmy Chamberlain, and female bassist D'arcy... Initially, Corgan wanted Smashing Pumpkins to be a dark, quirky rock band (he was a huge Rush fan!) and became part of the 'alternative rock' scene... Smashing Pumpkins released their debut album 'Gish' in 1991 on a indie label w/ producer Butch Vig (who also produced Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album that same year). With 'Gish' a minor success, and Nirvana suddenly exploding in popularity by 1992, the 'alternative rock' scene became the new trend, and the Smashing Pumpkins got signed to major label Virgin Records... their music videos for 'Siva' and 'Rhinoceros' got MTV airplay. Working on a new record in '92 w/ producer Butch Vig again, the Smashing Pumpkins also went thru some turmoil - James Iha and D'arcy were a couple, and they had broken up... the sessions for the next album left Billy Corgan in the studio playing all the guitars and bass, while Jimmy Chamberlain played drums. In 1993, the album 'Siamese dream' was released as both Iha and D'arcy returned to tour... the album got a huge response on MTV, as part of the new 'grunge rock' sound and hit the top 10 charts in the US and sold 4 million copies. The band's label released an album of rare Smashing Pumpkins tracks in 1994 titled 'Pisces iscariot'. After the 1994 death of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, Corgan knew that the 'grunge' trend would soon be over... he wrote 56 songs by 1995 and began working w/ Nine Inch Nails' producers Flood & Alan Moulder to incorporate more musical elements... In '95, Smashing Pumpkins delivered a double-CD 'Mellon Collie & the infinite sadness' and it was a huge success, hitting #1 on the US charts and selling over 5 million copies... '1979' was a huge MTV single from that record, which also had the videos for 'Bullet with butterfly wings' ... 'Zero' ... 'Tonight, tonight' ... and 'Thirty-three'... However, tragedy struck the Smashing Pumpkins on tour in 1996 when their touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin died of an OD on heroin and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain was arrested on possession in that incident. Chamberlain was soon fired and the tour was completed w/ a session drummer. Smashing Pumpkins veered away from heavy rock in 1997 into electronic music, following the success of the soundtrack singles 'Eye' and 'The end is the beginning is the end' (from the 'Batman & Robin' movie soundtrack) ... the band released the electronic beat- influenced album 'Adore' in 1998... the new sound was not well-received in the US; the album went to #2 and sold platinum (1 million copies), but sold more overseas. In 1999, drummer Jimmy Chamberlain returned to the Smashing Pumpkins, and they announce the next album would return to the heavy rock sound... However, after the next album was recorded, bassist D'arcy was fired in 2000 (She was alleged to have serious drug problems... she would be arrested multiple times and struggled w/ drug addiction for decades) Smashing Pumpkins released the album 'Machina/ the machines of God' in 2000, and bassist Melissa Auf der Maur joined the band for the tour... unfortunately, Corgan's difficult demands had left them struggling to find management, and the album hit #3 on the charts and only went gold (half million copies) in the US. In 2001, Corgan announced that this would be the final Smashing Pumpkins tour. After the breakup of the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan unsuccessfully launched projects like Zwan and a solo record (neither did well)... In 2007, Corgan and Chamberlain recorded and released a new Smashing Pumpkins album 'Zeitgeist' and announced a tour w/ new members... but Jimmy Chamberlain soon left the line-up... Corgan released a few more Smashing Pumpkins records, but none had the success of their 90's albums... In 2018, the Smashing Pumpkins announced a reunion w/ guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain (original bassist D'arcy was not invited back) and toured successfully, but new albums in 2018 and 2020 have not been hugely successful.

"In towns below. Faster than the speed of sound." The lyrics, omg.

Love this song

Something about this song I always liked.Never knew exactly what he was singing.

Pumpkins always had some good "drivin' around" music back in the day

The meaning of the lyrics to this song is exactly what you described. Having fun and enjoying your youth before you grow up and get too old and regret not enjoying every moment.

Thanks for all the hard work & late nights! We appreciate it!♥️✌

Great group in the 90s. I think they just released a new album. This song definitely reminds me of doing dumb stuff as a teen. Hanging out in cemeteries and train stations late at night, jumping off of roofs. Also makes me nostalgic for the music of the time, so many good bands came out in the 90s. I recommend "Today" from SP.

It’s that time in your life when you’re too young to get into the clubs. All house party’s and good times

Nice reaction, i’d say that the best songs they have that i would recommend is: “Bullet with Butterfly Wings”, “Mayonaise”, or “Cherub rock”.

the nostalgia this songs brings back...gold

No one will ever know the Greatness Smashing Pumpkins could of reached , just broke up for various reasons .

One of my first favorite songs ever! I was born in 86' so Green Day, Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins were responsible for my love of music. And Boyz 2 Men, as you do.

Tonight Tonight, Stand Inside Your Love, Adore, Perfect (the music video is actually kind of the sequel to the 1979 video), Everlasting Gaze, Try Try Try

I really don't like the Smashing Pumpkins but this is in my top 10 favorite songs of all time. It's really a perfect song, and the video hits it perfect too.

Definitely check out more Smashing Pumpkins - “Cherub Rock”, “Mayonaise”, “Rocket”, and “Zero” are my suggestions. I’ve just got to say, you both always bring a smile to my face. You have unique perspectives, with great insight and you always bring in that eagerness to know more and also terrific rationalizations. You give me hope for the next generation, and also you two are relationship goals personified, the dynamic between you is just lovely. Keep kicking ass and being wonderful, and have a phenomenal weekend! 😃❤️

You guys crack me up...why I subbed. Simple carefree times are what I hear you saying. True, kids never leave the house..me and my friend s never wanted to be home 😎😎

This song and the song Tonight Tonight are my favorites.

Yeah spot on, this song has always resonated with me, I was 17 in 1979. Great time to be alive. I’ve always loved this band, check out Rhinoceros if you haven’t already. One of their early ones. Great track. One of many of theirs.

There was a joke going around for a while that Gerard Way from MCR was Billy Corgan's kid, even Billy himself joking about it in an interview, because they have kind of similar voices. It's pretty funny. You can probably get more of a resemblance from some of SP's more metal-esque songs, like "Zero" or "Bullet With Butterfly Wings."

Dang. This song took you back so much, it made you relive puberty.

I'm Class of 80, so I lived this. No body had a Cell Phone or Computer. We experienced real Life.

Yall be grinding. Yall definitely got a like from me. Literally reacting to videos into the next morning. That's some showmanship!!

I was 9 in 1979 my childhood was a lot like the video

Love the smashing pumpkins!!! Today and cherub rock.

They are on tour this year with Jane's Addiction. That's going to be a great show, no lie.

Smashing Pumpkins best 10 songs rival any band of any era.

Great reaction, listening to this song really brings back memories of high school. Good times.

Wow. One of my favorite Rock songs. Nice. I love the video too. 😋

One of my fave Smashing Pumpkins songs. I suggest their song: Bullet With Butterfly Wings!

I'm a 36 year old truck driver from small town Oklahoma, & just recently, I spent a good 30 minutes with the local police chief reminiscing about how we used to do stupid shit & run from the police together 😂

Of all their discography, I always come back to between this song and "Today". Even "Tonight Tonight" doesn't give quite the same vibe.

mans balls dropped again @8:40 lmao !!!🤣🤣🤣

This is one of my favorite music videos. I think Mayonaise or Geek USA are great tracks too.

In "87" at the age of 18, I bought my first car.. a 1973 dodge charger. This song and video takes me back. Thanks

Fun fact the weird lyrics stretched out in the background is Billy Corgan (lead singer) singing " to die young"

Just announced new tour with Janes Addiction yesterday 🔥

That was me and my friends, back road tours, having fun back in the day. It had a different feel, lost it.

MTV 2 used to have a show where they play a video with 3 on the side that you could call and vote for the next video. Of course this video won and it starts playing and I'm jamming and watching and loving the video cause it's a great video. So it's almost over and I'm like oh yeah what video is winning on the side! All 3 videos to vote for had zero percent! My thought was everyone was doing like me and so into the video nobody called, not even one vote. Whatever was the top video played

Definitely a throw back song and brings back good memories for me in college.

Love it. Ty for sharing.

this album is pure gold! 28 songs of pure bliss!

Whatever you did before making this, if its you being tired and doing it late, the mood you guys have in this one is great

One of my favorites

Great song

That video is such an accurate depiction of teenagers in 1979 it's scary.

Suburban nostalgia Free and carefree just having fun

Do Empire Of The Sun "Way To Go" "We Are The People" "Hi and Low" (the videos)

Another one of those music videos I saw on Mtv a lot in the mid-90's. This song was everywhere for a while. Still good though.

This video could be turned into a drinking game for every time my dude says "Know what I'm saying..."

My favorite smashing pumpkins song🔥🔥🔥🔥

3:28 how can you NOT love the drum beat on this song...

Love the Pumpkins! Lots of good memories grooving to their tunes. Check out Rate in a Cage sometime...that'll blow you mind

Throwing eggs at houses? Guilty!😂

Lead singer Billy and Dennis Rodman are close friends. I have a car driving song “Redneck Paradise” Kid Rock & Hank Williams jr classic hit 🔥✌🏿

Do Immortal Technique "Civil War"

Sometimes you love a song and you don't even know why.. but that's how I feel about this song.

Remember telling your friends “guys we will meet up at the street light at 8pm”

Yeah, way overdue for Smashing Pumpkins. Amazing band. Disarm, Bullet with Butterfly Wings, Cherub Rock. One of the great bands of the 90's which makes them one of the greats period.

*Smashing Pumpkins - Quiet* (It's not actually quiet.)

I am up all night, was born in 1979 lol

They have a pretty good and diverse catalogue

Yo Recklezz what’s good bro?! About a week ago I dropped a video suggestion and said to reaction to “Houdini and the fallen city of rappers” it’s a really good trap geek video and would have you in shock when you find out what city he’s talking about because a lot of people think it’s some safe place and when I watch other reactions it’s jokes seeing ppl react the way they do😂 not gonna say where I’m from cause I want the video to surprise you but it’s a whole fucking warzone down here😭 anyways, I love the videos bro I watch em all and keep up the good work cronem!😎🔥

Probably the only memorable song from that album.

You and ur buddies were like “we gotta jump into mr smiths pool”. I dare you

Record execs made the cheesy Disarm a single and video instead of Mayonaise which a majority of SP fans rank as their top song.

We just did this song on our channel. Doing a top 50 SP song series.

Thank you for y'alls reactions! Wish you would react to more punk music. Please react to La Dispute, song King Park.

This guy must like We're the Millers

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Awesome. Try out Pantera- cowboys from hell

"Cherub rock" next

Check out the song Siva!!!!

Please check out you get what you give by the New Radicals it's a cool song too..

Try their song Zero next.

life was completely different before computers and the internet

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That video is the most vibe video of all time. It nails down perfectly what happened in the 80s and some of the 90s, just a bunch of idiot kids with too much power, driving around, but the funny thing is the eneding. There was a time every weekend night, at which point the boys would get a bit too crazy and boys and girls would separate, because girls knew things were escalating too much for them, and the vandals were coming out and the good boys where hiding, tho they are the same person, if you know what i mean. Its just the perfect escalation of a night out when you were young in those times.

Cherub rock!!

Reaction evanescence - the change live german

REACT TO SADA BABY-FREE 80s

what it was like to be a teenager in suburbia..

No phones just us

Heart shaped box or the heart part 5

I have an unpopular opinion. Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan's cover of "Landslide" is better than the original by Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Knicks.

YOO CAN YOU REACT TO RIO DA YUNG OG-RUN DOWN -LEGENDARY -OPIOD -MOVIE

Please do a reaction video of Kendrick Lamar's The heart part 5

fk all this I just ate a good steak, the best seasoning is to use msg idgaf what anyone says

hey my channel this is boring ok? smashing is a band to noobs