I work with physically handicapped children and adults. Many of these kids are attached to tubes and cannot eat or use the restrooms without some form of help. Its a very sad life and many of these kids live short lives. At my job we have music Friday and play songs to them on guitar. This is when I see these kids smile and bop their heads along. Just being a big SP fan I fell upon this and seeing those disabled kids behind them shaking their feet to Tonight Tonight is what makes this band so beautiful. Music is the best medicine is the world and they understand that. This video is an example of that. A day they will never forget.
This is some of Billy's best singing live ! Love when they went acoustic live. Some acoustic live versions off Siamese where incredible. Hummer rocket and mayonnaise ... mind blowing
Set the Ray to Jerry gets missed in the sea of awesomeness from that era. Such a good song, and it doesn't even make it onto anyone's compilation of best SP music cause there is just so much other good stuff.
@@dougherbert7899 Billy has said it's one of his favorite SP songs that he wishes they fleshed it out more but I think any addition would have been superfluous. It's austere but every instrument is filling the space perfectly and Jimmy adds JUST enough flourish as can only be expected from him.
James Iha is actually a pretty funny dude! I saw them in Little Rock Arkansas in Sept. '96 and he answered his phone on stage and Iha told the crowd it was Bill Clinton and that he says rock on! More was said but that was over 20 years ago. If anyone has that show on video or even just audio please please let me know! Thank you for your support
and the world is drawn into your hand, and the world is etched upon your heart. and the world, so hard to understand, is the world you can't live without
I'm a major Pumpkins fan , love all of their albums. But I must say this is outstanding , beautiful performance - I nearly lust for this time period, I know many of you know what I mean.
I was at this show. Blues Traveler, Metallica (with Jerry Cantrell), Dave Mathews, Alanis Morisette, Lou Reed, and of course Neil Young performed at this show. The Bridge School Benefits are the most incredible shows you will ever see in your life. I've been to 4 so far. Seen Metallica twice, Pearl Jam twice, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Tom Jones, David Bowie, so many people and bands I can't even begin to remember them all. If you have never been to a concert, and can only go to see one, GO TO BRIDGE SCHOOL!!!!
Same tho i had been seeing so many bands and going to so many shows the significance of this was totally lost on me but ... Memories do flow back every now and then... Paz y amor
I recommend you to listen "One Day" by Red Can. I just came across with them and I didn't expect that. I think they are pretty new..but they sound like all these great bands
It's interesting to me that Corgan likes to remind people that he often had to play D'arcy and James' parts in the studio when recording albums. But the truth is that throughout their entire catalog, their live versions of songs (going back to Gish) are by far my favorite versions. For every song, there is a live counterpart from a session or concert that is better than the studio version. And as far as I can tell (during the era where they were still involved) they played their own instruments on stage. So I never really understood why Corgan would make such a point of suggesting that they couldn't play very well because clearly they always could...well enough to make some damn fine live music and well enough to far surpass the sound of the current lineup of SP. Music is about chemistry, not perfection. Whatever flaws they all had (even Corgan's inconsistent vocals) is what gave them their sound and it definitely wasn't perfect but it was pretty amazing when the chemistry was in full effect.
You pointed out a reality I noticed as well! I saw James Iha play live with SP.. His hands were flying super fast during the fast songs so all that nonsense that he or Darcy couldn’t play is exactly that! Nonsense! As far I I’ve read, Butch Vig said to Corgan that they’re playing wasn’t up to snuff, I guess. And that only he and Chamberlain could play well enough to record. Now I don’t want to blame Butch Vig for this fiasco completely. He’s a great producer. Corgan is a control freak apparently and took over everything except the drumming. Now I’m going to go back and see if James played on Gish at all or if the guitars 🎸 are all Corgan. I’ll find out soon enough. But knowing Corgan is a perfectionist, I’m not sure if James is on the record or not. Darcy sings on it but now I’m not certain about the bass playing on there either. It might be all Billy. I’m going to find out. 🔥🎸💥😎
They were good live, but i think its because they fell out over it before mcis, then the press made such a big deal out of it, pre pro tools days and all, bands were still pretty much expected to recorded live. You could aurgue albums like siamese dream and nevermind raised the bar for production generally.. then pro tools changed everything... mellon collie is mostly live though..
It was a mix of Billy's control, his desire to record and spend 18 hrs a day in the studio, and the big catalyst was their first two albums being prooduced by Butch Vig who shared his obsession and was relentless in the studio. Switching to Flood for Mellon Collie changed the vibe up quite a bit and had a lot more band input. Billy's deep-dine on Gish reveals a lot of the nuance: ruclips.net/video/E5gqY65DYts/видео.html
Billy was an amazing songwriter and guitarist but james added so much to the band. He might not have been the most technically gifted player but he knew what notes to play to compliment the melody
He added a lot of beauty with the solos, he added musical ideas here and there and a soft song or two to counter Billy's rage. It was the Smashing Pumpkin's formula and without it the magic does not happen.
Kind of a short playlist. I saw them a year before this show in Little Rock Arkansas and they kept playing and playing. They would thank the crowd and say goodnight buy no one would leave so they came back and rocked it again! They sounded perfect and the speaker and acoustics were also perfect! Best show ever! Thank you SP💘 for the great sounds and even better memories!💘
You know one of my college buddies turned me on to Smashing Pumpkins and he said listen to that which was Gish and I was blown away because to me they didn’t sound like anyone else. Billy’s vocals were very unique, his and James guitar 🎸 playing very original and inspirational, Darcy with her own ice Queen vibe, and Jimmy’s very unique approach to playing aggressively and then quietly and then amazing dexterity with ghost notes on the snare and toms with jazz flavoring! So to sum up they didn’t sound like any group at their time not grunge, soft rock, not alternative, not Progressive rock just their own unique sound which was unheard before ala Van Halen or Jimi Hendrix where right of the Shute as a listener you were going what’s this? I don’t know but I like this! Saw the Gish tour and then Siamese Dream tour as part of LOLLAPOLOOZA! Love the guys! I do miss Darcy though! Just sayin 💔
I watch her play since the Batman (it feels sick to say "Batman", but the music was amazing) music video, in that she was the core spectacle... I / most people love to watch her, and I think she was a perfect band member because of this, too...
Listen to "One Day" by Red Can. Found them a few days ago randomly and glad I did! I think they are a new band but they impressed me (31 by the way ;) )
wherever it always goes.. the point is I guess that it goes way-ways faster than we would have thought but good news: there's still a lot ahead of you, use what you've learned :)
I was at both shows and they were incredible. Never missed a SP show here in the Bay Area since before 1993. The night before this show they played Porcelina with John Popper on the harmonica. Amazing set list for a acoustic show.
Really a service to music that this was documented. I liked how they brought Manson out and the passion in the whole set really but especially that song x.y.u Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Headed to watch a sonic youth concert next, gonna look for one from the year I was born, ‘99
When this album was released, I did what I always do...I pushed it in. I listen to whole albums...not just the singles the radio TELLS you what's a good . Sheila, Ava Maria, Perfect ...the whole CD is amazing. Try and find THAT. Rare and SO Billy Corigan like.😊 Rock on guys, keep doing what you are doing 🎶🎼🥁 single.
27:35 Oh you know, just MARILYN FREAKING MANSON casually coming on, no big deal. Btw I love how Manson planted a kiss on Billy's bald head and he did the rest of the show with a giant lipstick mark on his head XD
Xyu, one of the best songs ever, seriously its done beautifully here, while the loud versions are face ripping, and given to much interpretation when played live
And while i appreciate Billy's singing these days, i even find myself singing along to old songs like how he has sung the last 15 years, his singing from 1997 to 2000 was his best.
James Iha is one of my favorite guitarists of all time, I saw him with Perfect Circle in Sacramento, CA at an Aftershock music festival; I never had an opportunity to see The 1st Smashing Pumpkins in concert so seeing James Iha was fantastic . I’m a guitarist also & Im 66 😎
I work with physically handicapped children and adults. Many of these kids are attached to tubes and cannot eat or use the restrooms without some form of help. Its a very sad life and many of these kids live short lives. At my job we have music Friday and play songs to them on guitar. This is when I see these kids smile and bop their heads along. Just being a big SP fan I fell upon this and seeing those disabled kids behind them shaking their feet to Tonight Tonight is what makes this band so beautiful. Music is the best medicine is the world and they understand that. This video is an example of that. A day they will never forget.
I really want to thumbs up ur comment but it's at 69 likes
both Billy & James have brothers that are handicapped.
Wow! The power of music! You just proved it!
Helps dementia people too
thumbs up for your dedication my friend... music heals a lot of wounds... we can only be grateful for these great songs...
Set the ray to Jerry; so brilliant
my fav SP song
This is some of Billy's best singing live ! Love when they went acoustic live. Some acoustic live versions off Siamese where incredible. Hummer rocket and mayonnaise ... mind blowing
He took voice lessons pre and/or during Adore and it really payed off.
His voice was at its best during the Adore years (97-99)
Yeah, his voice and his control is incredible here
ЖАЛЬ ЧТО БАЙДЕН ПРЕВРАТИТ ВСЁ ЭТО В ЯДЕРНЫЙ ПЕПЕЛ
This is even more evident when Marilyn gets on stage😂😂😂
I was there! Great memories...
Lucky duck! ;)
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Lucky man!
Did the Green Frog make an appearance?
LUCK 10!
You are most lucky!
Set the Ray to Jerry is just too perfect
Set the Ray to Jerry gets missed in the sea of awesomeness from that era. Such a good song, and it doesn't even make it onto anyone's compilation of best SP music cause there is just so much other good stuff.
@@dougherbert7899 well it makes it onto mine. Always been a favourite.
But what does it mean?
@@dougherbert7899 Billy has said it's one of his favorite SP songs that he wishes they fleshed it out more but I think any addition would have been superfluous. It's austere but every instrument is filling the space perfectly and Jimmy adds JUST enough flourish as can only be expected from him.
Awesome! 😊🤘
Holy shit, that performance of tonight.
+Christopher Hitchens Amazing, my favorite by far.
That fucking XYU performance... Holy shit...
Sadland Machines the best
Amazing still in 2019.
2020 one of my favorites bands. still being amazing!! Smashing now with 40 years on my back sound even better From Argentina
James Iha is the perfect example of someone who doesnt have to be loud to have all the attention
James Iha is actually a pretty funny dude! I saw them in Little Rock Arkansas in Sept. '96 and he answered his phone on stage and Iha told the crowd it was Bill Clinton and that he says rock on! More was said but that was over 20 years ago. If anyone has that show on video or even just audio please please let me know! Thank you for your support
Hes gets no attention
I love your words ..i agree.
So true and is badass as Jimmy Chamberlain truly is James was as much as an equal contributor to their sound as a band.
and the world is drawn into your hand, and the world is etched upon your heart. and the world, so hard to understand, is the world you can't live without
the acoustic version of XYU is AWESOME! never heard XYU like this before!!
The look on Billy's face every time D'arcy accidentally played a bum note. 😂
I'm a major Pumpkins fan , love all of their albums. But I must say this is outstanding , beautiful performance - I nearly lust for this time period, I know many of you know what I mean.
I miss this time period.
I miss it as well.
we all had simplier minds. life was less complicated..........although also not so much hope
I’ve been a pumpkins fan for years and never realized how gorgeous the songs on Adore are.
I was at this show. Blues Traveler, Metallica (with Jerry Cantrell), Dave Mathews, Alanis Morisette, Lou Reed, and of course Neil Young performed at this show. The Bridge School Benefits are the most incredible shows you will ever see in your life. I've been to 4 so far. Seen Metallica twice, Pearl Jam twice, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Tom Jones, David Bowie, so many people and bands I can't even begin to remember them all. If you have never been to a concert, and can only go to see one, GO TO BRIDGE SCHOOL!!!!
You saw Temple of the Dog? Lucky.
Same tho i had been seeing so many bands and going to so many shows the significance of this was totally lost on me but ... Memories do flow back every now and then... Paz y amor
take neil young off the ticket and Im there!! lol
Bridge School Benefits no longer happen.
I was at this show too.....I was the great looking guy in the front row!
James Iha and Darcy so cool and silent
Awesome to see Set the ray to Jerry in a live set... Always loved that tune, very underrated
My God, if you are a true Smashing Pumpkins fan, you can feel Billy's pain right here
they are all dressed really cool
the best tonight tonight version ...i luv it...d arcy ..we miss u
this is SO good
I recommend you to listen "One Day" by Red Can. I just came across with them and I didn't expect that. I think they are pretty new..but they sound like all these great bands
The Drummer from Filter stepped in while Jimmy was in rehab if I remembered correctly. This band has been through so much and is still around.
Amazing
A highlight of their career I dare to say. Amazing.
James iha is a so talented guitarist
I'm thankful that the 90 's happened, great music that really defined how we felt.
so beautifully put :)
I was born in the wrong generation.
the lipstick of Manson on billy's head
Smashing Pumpkins forever 🧡
Amazing 'set the ray to jerry' 1st time I've seen this done live! Love it. Thanks for the upload.
Amazing
This era is one of my faves. Incredible
It's interesting to me that Corgan likes to remind people that he often had to play D'arcy and James' parts in the studio when recording albums. But the truth is that throughout their entire catalog, their live versions of songs (going back to Gish) are by far my favorite versions. For every song, there is a live counterpart from a session or concert that is better than the studio version. And as far as I can tell (during the era where they were still involved) they played their own instruments on stage.
So I never really understood why Corgan would make such a point of suggesting that they couldn't play very well because clearly they always could...well enough to make some damn fine live music and well enough to far surpass the sound of the current lineup of SP.
Music is about chemistry, not perfection. Whatever flaws they all had (even Corgan's inconsistent vocals) is what gave them their sound and it definitely wasn't perfect but it was pretty amazing when the chemistry was in full effect.
You pointed out a reality I noticed as well!
I saw James Iha play live with SP.. His hands were flying super fast during the fast songs so all that nonsense that he or Darcy couldn’t play is exactly that! Nonsense!
As far I I’ve read, Butch Vig said to Corgan that they’re playing wasn’t up to snuff, I guess. And that only he and Chamberlain could play well enough to record. Now I don’t want to blame Butch Vig for this fiasco completely. He’s a great producer. Corgan is a control freak apparently and took over everything except the drumming. Now I’m going to go back and see if James played on Gish at all or if the guitars 🎸 are all Corgan. I’ll find out soon enough. But knowing Corgan is a perfectionist, I’m not sure if James is on the record or not. Darcy sings on it but now I’m not certain about the bass playing on there either. It might be all Billy. I’m going to find out. 🔥🎸💥😎
24:15 , James pretty off with the arpeggios though. I find that he freqently played a bit out of time live.
I couldn't possibly disagree more. The pumpkins are the absolute greatest studio band I have ever heard, and one of the worst live comparitively.
They were good live, but i think its because they fell out over it before mcis, then the press made such a big deal out of it, pre pro tools days and all, bands were still pretty much expected to recorded live. You could aurgue albums like siamese dream and nevermind raised the bar for production generally.. then pro tools changed everything... mellon collie is mostly live though..
It was a mix of Billy's control, his desire to record and spend 18 hrs a day in the studio, and the big catalyst was their first two albums being prooduced by Butch Vig who shared his obsession and was relentless in the studio. Switching to Flood for Mellon Collie changed the vibe up quite a bit and had a lot more band input. Billy's deep-dine on Gish reveals a lot of the nuance: ruclips.net/video/E5gqY65DYts/видео.html
Billy was an amazing songwriter and guitarist but james added so much to the band. He might not have been the most technically gifted player but he knew what notes to play to compliment the melody
Yeah... Indeed.
He added a lot of beauty with the solos, he added musical ideas here and there and a soft song or two to counter Billy's rage. It was the Smashing Pumpkin's formula and without it the magic does not happen.
Billy still is amazing!!
I wouldn't say he 'knew what notes to play'. Corgan told h exactly what to play. The pumpkins were and are always a dictatorship.
@@maartenvandervalk8709 exactly!
Yea...umm...that Ava Adore version was just perfect. Now I realize what a sublime song it is. Thank you
thanks for posting this
Flawless performance.
Thanks for sharing.
awesome thanks for the post.
Beautifully performed William, and band members, adored this breath taking concert, many thanks
I love his voice and words and rhythm and beat. It's all good!!
amazing, his songs work in any context.
Kind of a short playlist. I saw them a year before this show in Little Rock Arkansas and they kept playing and playing. They would thank the crowd and say goodnight buy no one would leave so they came back and rocked it again! They sounded perfect and the speaker and acoustics were also perfect! Best show ever! Thank you SP💘 for the great sounds and even better memories!💘
Shake down to 1997..
Absolutely adore them.
wow!!! thank you
SP Unplugged! How did I miss this show? Wow! And Darcy’s there! Cool! Thanks for posting this! 🔥💥😎🎸
24:25 billy looking at darcy "wtf!!? you played the wrong note" look
You know one of my college buddies turned me on to Smashing Pumpkins and he said listen to that which was Gish and I was blown away because to me they didn’t sound like anyone else. Billy’s vocals were very unique, his and James guitar 🎸 playing very original and inspirational, Darcy with her own ice Queen vibe, and Jimmy’s very unique approach to playing aggressively and then quietly and then amazing dexterity with ghost notes on the snare and toms with jazz flavoring! So to sum up they didn’t sound like any group at their time not grunge, soft rock, not alternative, not Progressive rock just their own unique sound which was unheard before ala Van Halen or Jimi Hendrix where right of the Shute as a listener you were going what’s this? I don’t know but I like this! Saw the Gish tour and then Siamese Dream tour as part of LOLLAPOLOOZA! Love the guys! I do miss Darcy though! Just sayin 💔
my favorite band ever. billy is really a genius
God, I miss ‘90s Smashing Pumpkins
omg what a performance.. incredibly amazing!!!
My favorite version of 1979
Adore their best ever lp. And if anyone done agree after 25 yrs then the door is that way
I choked back tears during Tonight Tonight, so beautiful
Nice to see a recording that actually shows D'arcy once in awhile, rather than just focus on Billy 24/7.
I agree to that! Actually, the problem is the musical instrument chosen by D'arcy, the same happens to some drummers...
And I saw her smiling .. at least one time :)
She doesn't do anything interesting and plays the root note for entire concerts. You just wanna smash.
@@whatdothlife4660 but she's original, looks and behavior included
I watch her play since the Batman (it feels sick to say "Batman", but the music was amazing) music video,
in that she was the core spectacle...
I / most people love to watch her, and I think she was a perfect band member because of this, too...
Recorded day before my 12th birthday. 32 now...where did the time go???
I turned 34 yesterday and music isn't like those no more but the band ghost is bringing it back
Listen to "One Day" by Red Can. Found them a few days ago randomly and glad I did! I think they are a new band but they impressed me (31 by the way ;) )
Lol you're so young gtfo /s
wherever it always goes..
the point is I guess that it goes way-ways faster than we would have thought
but good news: there's still a lot ahead of you, use what you've learned :)
I was at both shows and they were incredible. Never missed a SP show here in the Bay Area since before 1993. The night before this show they played Porcelina with John Popper on the harmonica. Amazing set list for a acoustic show.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY FUCKING GENIUS !!!!
Great quality recording; good AF
Nostalgie neva stops)))
This performance of Set the ray to Jerry makes me shiver
LOL @ James' zombie-like "uhhhh" background vocals during Beautiful People.
Amo muito essa banda. Época de ouro do Pumpkins.
Really a service to music that this was documented. I liked how they brought Manson out and the passion in the whole set really but especially that song x.y.u
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Headed to watch a sonic youth concert next, gonna look for one from the year I was born, ‘99
charismatic voice in every dimension
Man, this is awesome! Also, the bass player is beautiful af
"We are going to play some acoustic songs"
Victor A. how far was Billy corgans head up his ass at this stage of his career? awesome performances!
@@j0hnryan31 dude shut up
John Ryan don't be a dick!
John Ryan hmm yea helping raise money for disadvantaged kids and you think that!?!? Again don't be a dick
@@TheFirstGoomba yea that’s it nailed it🙄
amazing 2020 (Brazil)
wow, finally someone put up the FULL concert featuring Manson. freaking wicked
Spettacolare
Omg manson not changing the tone at all during acoustic session of beautiful people is amazing.
holy moley, I did not expect Marylin to show up. That was pretty cool. His contribution is good (so far).
Bridge School Benefit, I was there. It was a beautiful performance and a highlight of the evening for me.
When this album was released, I did what I always do...I pushed it in. I listen to whole albums...not just the singles the radio TELLS you what's a good . Sheila, Ava Maria, Perfect ...the whole CD is amazing. Try and find THAT. Rare and SO Billy Corigan like.😊 Rock on guys, keep doing what you are doing 🎶🎼🥁
single.
waw, XYU played with an ovation😍😍😍
27:35 Oh you know, just MARILYN FREAKING MANSON casually coming on, no big deal. Btw I love how Manson planted a kiss on Billy's bald head and he did the rest of the show with a giant lipstick mark on his head XD
Love to hear D’arcy playing in Set The Ray. What an amazing concert.
Aw I wanted to see the crowd's reaction to Manson
Death is nothing more than the sweet kiss of angels.
"thank you very much for staying" LOL
Xyu, one of the best songs ever, seriously its done beautifully here, while the loud versions are face ripping, and given to much interpretation when played live
And while i appreciate Billy's singing these days, i even find myself singing along to old songs like how he has sung the last 15 years, his singing from 1997 to 2000 was his best.
Bless the time when bands did something different live than they have done in the recordings. Now every concert sounds the same.
d arcy is cool we miss you😁😁😁
Set the fucking Ray to Jerry!!!!!
That look he gives darcy when she fucks up the note (1 job she had) on bullet with butterfly wings is priceless 😂
Set the Ray! Nice
The fuck did we do to deserve such a beautiful person as Billy in this world?
de poca madre!!!
27:31 for Silent Bob
this was at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit.
James Iha is one of my favorite guitarists of all time, I saw him with Perfect Circle in Sacramento, CA at an Aftershock music festival; I never had an opportunity to see The 1st Smashing Pumpkins in concert so seeing James Iha was fantastic . I’m a guitarist also & Im 66 😎
Cool, James is also my fav guitarist.
@@user-dt4qi5pz3v😎
that distinct voice of billy is the best!
Why didn't they ever sell this..I was here at this show, it was great
34:33 manson kisses? lol
Darcy gets down on set ray wow love her basslines
Show.
❤️
wow Tonight
Great live band
This is rare.
0:09:47 I fucking love this version of Tonight, Tonight.
pretty fkn good 👁️☠️👀
15:20 OMG!!!! I’ve never heard this live!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ D’arcys part is incredible…