Written by Kurt Cobain, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was the biggest hit Nirvana ever released. The single went to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in Belgium, France, and New ...

Nirvana song "In Bloom" is a standout track on 'Nevermind', and the story behind the grunge tune is pretty interesting.

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“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is Nirvana’s breakout hit and the anthem of Generation X. With its quiet-loud dynamics and powerful guitar riffs, it took over radio and MTV in late 1991. Kurt ...