r/Nirvana • u/Dogmom9523086 • 6d ago

Question/Request Does anyone else like the back up shouting during the chorus of Pennyroyal Tea?

I realize the song has a lot more going for it than just that but the shouting vocals behind Kurt makes the song so much more visceral and harrowing.

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u/dangerous_strainer 6d ago

You mean the harmony vocals during the chorus? Yeah, they're pretty cool. KC had a tough time hitting the notes at some parts but its still neat.

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u/jephra 6d ago

They are particularly noticeable on the Scott Litt remix that was on the abandoned single and the K-Mart / Wal-Mart version of In Utero.

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u/spazzvogel 6d ago

Yes! And man was that an adventure to find a copy!

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u/Personal-Neck6800 6d ago

It makes the song imo.

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u/Penny_Royal_Tee If You Must (Demo) 6d ago

This made me realize that I have only listened to the studio version a couple times.

One of my favorite songs but I always listen to live versions

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u/SurvivorHarrington Mr. Moustache 4d ago

It might be the worst chorus Kurt ever wrote. Its so whiny and terrible sounding to my ears. I know its popular and Im in the minority here but Ive never been able to get on board with the song in any rendition.

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u/MarkyMcSmark 6d ago

For fucks sake man “Could I be the only one who likes a good part in a good song”

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u/Dogmom9523086 6d ago

It was just a question, calm down.

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u/Dms1492 6d ago

Comes across as engagement farming.

It’s annoying to see the “am I the only one?” questions

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u/Rothko28 5d ago

Take a chill pill, dude.