Nirvana: Top 20 Songs

Nirvana Top 20 Songs

Grunge rock trio from Aberdeen, Washington. Singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain (1987-94) and bassist Krist Novoselic (1987-94) formed the band in 1987 with drummer Chad Channing (1987-90). Other members included guitarist Jason Everman (1989), drummer Dan Peters (1990), and drummer Dave Grohl (1990-94). They became the most iconic group of the 1990s with their blockbuster album Nevermind and its anthemic “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which ranks as one of the top 10 songs of all time according to the DMDB. They released one more studio album, 1993’s In Utero, before Kurt Cobain tragically committed suicide in 1994 at the age of 27. He has been celebrated as the voice of a generation. Grohl went on to form the Foo Fighters who are still active today and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Nirvana. Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Nirvana Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists”

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Top 20 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists, appearances on compilations and live albums by the featured act, and songs’ chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. DMDB Top 1%: 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991) 2. Come As You Are (1991) 3. All Apologies (1993) DMDB Top 2%: 4. Heart-Shaped Box (1993) 5. Lithium (1991) DMDB Top 5%: 6. In Bloom (1991) 7. About a Girl (1989) 8. You Know You’re Right (recorded 1994, released 2002) DMDB Top 10%: 9. Rape Me (1993) 10. Aneurysm (1991) 11. Something in the Way (1991) 12. The Man Who Sold the World (live, 1994) DMDB Top 20%: 13. Sliver (1990) 14. Dumb (1993) 15. Where Did You Sleep Last Night (live, 1994) 16. Polly (1991) 17. Lake of Fire (live, 1994) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 18. Pennyroyal Tea (1993) 19. Been a Son (1989) 20. Drain You (1991) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Nirvana Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists” First posted 2/19/2024.