Nirvana Released "Smells Like Teen Spirit" On September 10, 1991

Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" turns 16 years old today having been released on September 10th of 1991. The song was the lead single (and first track) on the band's '91 album Nevermind which was released two weeks later.

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" hit #6 on the Billboard top 100 and was #1 on the Modern Rock charts. It also did very well internationally: It hit #7 in the UK, #3 in Sweden, #6 on the Swiss charts, #2 on the Norwegian charts, and #1 in France.

The First Live Perforance Of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on April 17, 1991:



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