Alternative Rock Grunge
Smashing Pumpkins’ nostalgic 1996 hit “1979” captures suburban youth in a dreamy alt-rock groove. Billy Corgan’s wistful lyrics and mellow guitar loops evoke late-night joyrides and teenage memories. The song became one of the band’s biggest hits, earned a Grammy nod, and remains a '90s classic that instantly transports listeners back to carefree summer nights.