Published 11:23 IST, December 8th 2019

Nirvana: 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' and other iconic songs by grunge rock band

Nirvana is an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. It was founded by the lead singer Kurt Cobain. Here are the 5 best Nirvana songs.

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Nirvana is an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. It was founded by le singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist voselic. Nirvana also went through a succession of drummers, longest lasting and best being Dave Grohl, who joined 1990. After s demise of Kurt Cobain, band came to a sudden end. group released three studio albums but due to gigantic fan base, it left a lot of material behind for fans. Here are some of best and most liked songs of Nirvana.

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Lithium 

This is third single from album Nevermind. Lithium is a song about a guy who turns to religion after his girlfriend dies. It is named Lithium because, as suggested in song, it soos him and gives comfort.

Smells Like Teen Spirit 

This song was a major breakthrough for Nirvana and it garnered overnight success. While speaking to an entertainment portal, Kurt said that he wanted to come up with a groundbreaking pop song of that time. This is also one of most popular songs of Nirvana. 

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Heart-Shaped Box

Courtney Love also recalls that this song was written in a huge closet by Kurt. Courtney also claims that this song was written about her private part. It also won MTV video music award for Best Art Direction. 

Come As You Are

Kurt was a huge fan of Pixies. He followed ir loud-quiet-loud pattern. He mastered every music style and pattern re was. rio embraced this track hugely and it helped Nirvana become one of biggest bands in world. unplugged version of this song is also powerful. 

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Drain You

Nirvana wrote many songs from album Nevermind before y took it to studio. But this one, in particular, was written on spot at Sound City Studios. Kurt frequently stated that it was one of his favourites and Nirvana played it at every show in ir final three years.

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09:20 IST, December 8th 2019