Song

1979

by The Smashing Pumpkins

1979 is a 1996 song by The Smashing Pumpkins, 4:26 long, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Birthdays, Number, Year song themes.

Top 40 hit (#12) Karaoke favorite

Released 1996 Hot 100 peak #12 · 22 weeks Length 4:26 Album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Alternative Rock, Dream Pop

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Performance tips

• Keep the verses light and dreamy
• Let the chorus soar without pushing pitch
• Stay locked into the pulsing rhythm

In these themes

• 🎂Birthdays
• 🔢Number"1979"
• 📆Year"1979"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

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