Which song is catchier?
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Smells Like Teen Spirit“Smells Like Teen Spirit” was recorded by Nirvana and released in 1991 as part of their breakthrough Nevermind album. It is credited with ushering in the mainstream acceptance of the grunge rock genre. It was their biggest hit around the world, topping charts in several countries. It also received great critical acclaim and is considered one of the greatest songs of all time. The accompanying video is also considered a breakthrough for grunge music, featuring a high school pep rally that ends in chaos. It received heavy airplay on MTV, further increasing its popularity. Initially, the song wasn’t considered a potential mainstream hit by the record company, but due to heavy play by modern and college radio stations, it started attracting popular attention.
The lyrics to the song are difficult to understand, but are often interpreted as an anthem to teen rebellion. Kurt Cobain said the song was about his friends. Over its later years, Nirvana became uncomfortable with the success of the song and often didn’t include it in concert set lists. Rolling Stone has listed it as the #5 song on its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017.
The lyrics to the song are difficult to understand, but are often interpreted as an anthem to teen rebellion. Kurt Cobain said the song was about his friends. Over its later years, Nirvana became uncomfortable with the success of the song and often didn’t include it in concert set lists. Rolling Stone has listed it as the #5 song on its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017.
Superstition
“Superstition” was recorded by Stevie Wonder and was released in 1972 as part of his Talking Book album. It reached #1 in 1973 and was his first #1 single since “Fingertips, Pt. 2” in 1963. The song earned him 2 Grammys, one for writing and one for performance. The song was recorded in collaboration with guitarist Jeff Beck, who played the catchy and well known riff throughout the song. Beck also recorded his own version of the song with his newly formed band, but Wonder’s version was released first and overshadowed Beck’s. The song has been well known and critically acclaimed for years, appearing on many lists of best songs ever.
In 2013, Wonder appeared in Bud Light commercials for the Super Bowl, which featured a theme of superstitious fans accompanied by Wonder’s song. It has been covered over 100 times, including versions by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie Wonder is considered a phenomenon, having recorded his first album at the age of 13, Fingertips, which went to #1. He’s virtually a one man band, playing most of the instruments on his recordings. His use of synthesizers and other electric instruments helped reform the conventions of R&B.
In 2013, Wonder appeared in Bud Light commercials for the Super Bowl, which featured a theme of superstitious fans accompanied by Wonder’s song. It has been covered over 100 times, including versions by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie Wonder is considered a phenomenon, having recorded his first album at the age of 13, Fingertips, which went to #1. He’s virtually a one man band, playing most of the instruments on his recordings. His use of synthesizers and other electric instruments helped reform the conventions of R&B.
