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{{Infobox single
{{Infobox song
| Name = Drown
| name = Drown
| Cover = Drown single.JPG
| cover = Drown single.JPG
| Artist = [[Smashing Pumpkins]]
| alt =
| type = promo
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| from Album = [[Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]
| Released = June 30, 1992
| artist = [[Smashing Pumpkins]]
| Format = [[Compact disc|CD]]
| album = [[Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]
| Genre =
| released = June 30, 1992
| recorded =
| Length = 8:17 on ''[[Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]''<br>4:30 on ''[[Rotten Apples]]''
| studio =
| Label = [[Epic Records|Epic]]
| genre = [[Grunge]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2007171/30-essential-grunge-songs-playlist/franchises/list/ultimate-playlist/|title=30 Essential Grunge Songs|last=Leas|first=Ryan|date=August 1, 2018|website=[[Stereogum]]|access-date=August 3, 2019}}</ref>
| Writer = [[Billy Corgan]]
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| length = 8:17 on ''[[Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]''<br>4:30 on ''[[Rotten Apples]]''
| Producer = Billy Corgan, [[Butch Vig]]
| Last single = "[[Rhinoceros (song)|Rhinoceros]]"<br>(1991)
| label = [[Epic Records|Epic]]
| This single = "'''Drown'''"<br>(1992)
| writer = [[Billy Corgan]]
| Next single = "[[Cherub Rock]]"<br>(1993)
| producer = Billy Corgan, [[Butch Vig]]
| prev_title = [[Rhinoceros (song)|Rhinoceros]]
| prev_year = 1991
| next_title = [[Cherub Rock]]
| next_year = 1993
}}
}}


"'''Drown'''" is a song by American [[alternative rock]] band [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] from the soundtrack to the 1992 [[Cameron Crowe]] film, ''[[Singles (1992 film)|Singles]]''.
"'''Drown'''" is a song by American [[alternative rock]] band [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] from the soundtrack to the 1992 [[Cameron Crowe]] film ''[[Singles (1992 film)|Singles]]''.


==Release==
==Release==
The song debuted during the ''[[Gish]]'' tour and was written not long after that record was released.
The song debuted during the ''[[Gish]]'' tour and was written not long after that record was released.
The first take of the song was recorded at Waterfront Studios, which belongs to [[Lenny Kravitz]], who was also signed to [[Virgin Records]]. The take was scrapped as the output sounded more like a Kravitz recording.{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}}
The first take of the song was recorded at Waterfront Studios, which belongs to [[Lenny Kravitz]], who was also signed to [[Virgin Records]].
The song became a moderate radio hit in mid-1992 and gave the band significant exposure just before work commenced on ''[[Siamese Dream]]''. {{Citation needed|date=October 2014}}
The song became a moderate radio hit in mid-1992 and gave the band significant exposure just before work commenced on ''[[Siamese Dream]]''.


"Drown" was to be released as a commercial single, but, as [[Billy Corgan]] explained,
"Drown" was to be released as a commercial single, but, as [[Billy Corgan]] explained,
{{cquote|We wanted it to be a single, we were pushing for it. I was even willing to make it a video. Radio stations were playing it. And when it came time for the third single, they said, '[[Screaming Trees]].' And I was like, 'Screaming Trees??' But what label is [[Alice in Chains]] on and what label are the Screaming Trees on? [[Epic Records|Epic]], which is the label that put out the soundtrack. And that's what killed the song.<ref>Corgan, Billy. Interview. ''Impact Magazine''. September 1994.</ref>}}
{{cquote|We wanted it to be a single, we were pushing for it. I was even willing to make it a video. Radio stations were playing it. And when it came time for the third single, they said, '[[Screaming Trees]].' And I was like, 'Screaming Trees??' But what label is [[Alice in Chains]] on and what label are the Screaming Trees on? [[Epic Records|Epic]], which is the label that put out the soundtrack. And that's what killed the song.<ref>Corgan, Billy. Interview. ''Impact Magazine''. September 1994.</ref>}}


Nonetheless, the song was given a promotional single, and became their highest-charting single at the time, peaking at number 24 on the U.S. [[Alternative Songs]] chart.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}}
Nonetheless, the song was given a promotional single, and became their highest-charting single at the time, peaking at number 24 on the U.S. [[Alternative Songs]] chart.


The song has also been released publicly as an early demo through SPRC, which is 8:58 in length.
The song has also been released publicly as an early demo through SPRC, which is 8:58 in length.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SPRC downloads |url=https://www.spfc.org/songs-releases/discog.html?discog_id=288 |access-date=2 January 2024 |website=The Smashing Pumpkins Fan Collaborative}}</ref>


===Greatest hits release===
===Greatest hits release===
The song was also released on the band's official greatest hits compilation ''[[Rotten Apples]]'' in 2001, though the length of the song was reduced from 8:17 to 4:30, cutting off the extended [[audio feedback|feedback]] and [[E-Bow]] [[guitar solo|solo]] at the end. "Drown" was considered for ''[[Pisces Iscariot]]'', but Corgan decided against it.{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}}
The song was also released on the band's official greatest hits compilation ''[[Rotten Apples]]'' in 2001, though the length of the song was reduced from 8:17 to 4:30, cutting off the extended [[audio feedback|feedback]] and [[E-Bow]] [[guitar solo|solo]] at the end. "Drown" was considered for ''[[Pisces Iscariot]]'', but Corgan decided against it.{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}}


===Gish (2011 reissue)===
===''Gish'' (2011 reissue)===
The complete version of "Drown" was included with an alternate guitar solo on the bonus CD in the 2011 Reissue of ''[[Gish]]''.
The complete version of "Drown" was included with an alternate guitar solo on the bonus CD in the 2011 Reissue of ''[[Gish]]''.

==Live performances==
The Smashing Pumpkins often include "Drown" in medleys with songs such as "The Aeroplane Flies High (Turns Left, Looks Right)", "To Sheila", "Hummer", and "Shame".{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}}


==Charts==
==Charts==
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! Chart (1993)
! Chart (1992)
! Peak<br />position
! Peak<br />position
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{{singlechart|Billboardalternativesongs|24|artist=Smashing Pumpkins|rowheader=true|accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
{{singlechart|Billboardalternativesongs|24|artist=Smashing Pumpkins|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2024}}
|}
|}


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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Latest revision as of 08:46, 21 September 2024

"Drown"
Promotional single by Smashing Pumpkins
from the album Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
ReleasedJune 30, 1992
GenreGrunge[1]
Length8:17 on Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
4:30 on Rotten Apples
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Billy Corgan
Producer(s)Billy Corgan, Butch Vig
Smashing Pumpkins singles chronology
"Rhinoceros"
(1991) 		"Drown"
(1992) 		"Cherub Rock"
(1993)

"Drown" is a song by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins from the soundtrack to the 1992 Cameron Crowe film Singles.

Release

[edit]

The song debuted during the Gish tour and was written not long after that record was released. The first take of the song was recorded at Waterfront Studios, which belongs to Lenny Kravitz, who was also signed to Virgin Records. The song became a moderate radio hit in mid-1992 and gave the band significant exposure just before work commenced on Siamese Dream.

"Drown" was to be released as a commercial single, but, as Billy Corgan explained,

We wanted it to be a single, we were pushing for it. I was even willing to make it a video. Radio stations were playing it. And when it came time for the third single, they said, 'Screaming Trees.' And I was like, 'Screaming Trees??' But what label is Alice in Chains on and what label are the Screaming Trees on? Epic, which is the label that put out the soundtrack. And that's what killed the song.[2]

Nonetheless, the song was given a promotional single, and became their highest-charting single at the time, peaking at number 24 on the U.S. Alternative Songs chart.

The song has also been released publicly as an early demo through SPRC, which is 8:58 in length.[3]

Greatest hits release

[edit]

The song was also released on the band's official greatest hits compilation Rotten Apples in 2001, though the length of the song was reduced from 8:17 to 4:30, cutting off the extended feedback and E-Bow solo at the end. "Drown" was considered for Pisces Iscariot, but Corgan decided against it.[citation needed]

Gish (2011 reissue)

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The complete version of "Drown" was included with an alternate guitar solo on the bonus CD in the 2011 Reissue of Gish.

Charts

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Chart (1992) Peak
position
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] 24

References

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  1. ^ Leas, Ryan (August 1, 2018). "30 Essential Grunge Songs". Stereogum. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  2. ^ Corgan, Billy. Interview. Impact Magazine. September 1994.
  3. ^ "SPRC downloads". The Smashing Pumpkins Fan Collaborative. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Smashing Pumpkins Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2024.


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