Ben Kweller - 'Today' (Smashing Pumpkins Cover)

Exclusive acoustic performance of the Smashing Pumpkins' "Today" by Ben Kweller on the piers of Brooklyn, NY 5.30.07
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[@petermiller8286]

Pure, raw, uninhibited, refined and ballsy performance. You can just tell he'd be a quality person

[@Swoost]

Peter Miller he is!

[@Kuato]

Raw AND refined. That’s confusing and makes sense.

[@malooch]

Couple times a year for many years I come back to this video and love it every single time. Thanks to Ben and thanks to the Pumpkins.

[@realityobservationalist7290]

Easily one of the best covers out there.

[@Leviamost]

This is honestly the best cover of this song there will ever be.

[@Ben-rd3dd]

I've searching for this video for so long. Thanks for bringing it back.

[@zenbuddah420]

PURE GENIUS. HE MADE THE LYRICS UNDERSTANDABLE...GREAT RENDITION!

[@Izerman13]

Holy....jesus...fucking....thanks for posting! Ya put a smile on my face...which is just what I needed TODAY :)

[@huzzystar]

I crapped my pants in glee before this even begun. LOVE IT.

[@bhite41]

I am 44yo and firmily believe that this kid may be one of the greatest talents I have heard in some time. His work is a testament to that.

[@jakek201]

Thank you for un-privatizing this video!!

[@shankhasnaps2320]

Privated it again

[@laizn3242]

He totally killed it. Never would I have thought an acoustic cover of Today would sound this good.. Kudos

[@codeybales1593]

I watched this same video in 2008 the year i graduated high school. Still hold's up. a dozen years later.

[@binzing]

I love how the guitar just keeps building. So great.

[@dan5_]

I feel like half of the visits of this vid are mine, keep coming back... Such a great cover

[@joeydisco]

So glad this is back. Amazing

[@foopibransfield]

Never seen or heard a better cover. Comepletely inspirational.

[@sblood311]

Best pumpkins cover I've heard in a while.

[@cooliohoolio92]

first pumpkins cover that really rocks!

[@SuperKirshe]

The beginning was perfect
♥

[@xozazzie]

Ben Kweller is just amazing.

[@sophiareeves8787]

This is amazing

[@marcuskoh7250]

I keep going back to this, superb :)

[@D4VVN888]

Big, big love. As deep as it goes, you took us.

[@holdencaulfield4808]

This is Brilliant!

[@daveismee]

so good!

[@nikolak29]

so fucking beautiful.

[@acien246]

I really didn't expect to like this.
I'm pleasantly surprised.

[@MrSpdy247]

DUDE. Effin epic. You have passion, spirit... I love it. I'd pay to see you play bro.

[@bulkmail9]

you are legit! I'm a smashing pumpkins/ Billy fan for a while now and that performance added a twangy folky sweetness that I didn't consciously know was there before. Well done!!!

[@sehille4774]

Amazing!

[@guitargodslash89]

love the sound of that guitar.loud and clear!

[@RockAddict311]

Loved it!

[@Reno9824]

Best cover I've seen of this song. He just perfected it!

[@ShooterMcGavin870]

Awesome!

[@kmgtex]

damn he knocked this song outa the water. very nice

[@rachelleio]

Love you, Ben! This is beautiful!

[@celsotrio]

amazing!

[@DendyJungle]

i watch this everyday

[@anothercommentor9631]

Mo me too

[@putridfetus666]

Run The Jewels :)

[@psilocybe9802]

Still doing it now ;)

[@maimiaa]

lovelovelove this cover. wow. BK is just.. so awesome.

[@paytonlucille7945]

this is amazing!

[@bigairtrix2]

I am very Impressed by this cover.

[@dearcarsonxo]

i love this so much

[@darthwillis]

Love this.

[@MarshallMathers3000]

He's an accomplished singer songwriter. He can do what he wants.

[@dotheeEVOLUTION]

Great cover. I loved it.

[@user-qc1zq7nv8k]

Whenever i listen to this, it makes me happy 😊

[@Sorgsy]

That was awesome

[@andreshope]

This is GREAT!

[@manikasubba9739]

Wow love it love love it 💖

[@TheNaterj]

Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't live for tomorrow,
Tomorrow's much too long
I'll burn my eyes out
Before I get out
I wanted more
Than life could ever grant me
Bored by the chore
Of saving face
Today is the greatest
Day I've never known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out
Pink ribbon scars
That never forget
I tried so hard
To cleanse these regrets
My angel wings
Were bruised and restrained
My belly stings

[@Inferno94x]

wow! This is amazing

[@splendora]

love it it sounds pretty good

[@chrisadams27]

whuuuuuu - amazing

[@Eker101]

outstanding

[@julx64]

Great one !

[@zymbotictoot]

Wow! Awesome man.

[@noisetape8405]

whoa..i love this :)

[@FhukdMr]

LOVE IT

[@locke78]

this is amazing

[@N2Thek4sure]

that was good its people like you that make acoustics sound good

[@smoove002]

this was awesome

[@vampySARAH]

OMG get a record deal already !!!!!!!!! this kicks ass no joke !!!! u rock dude \,,/

[@playsthebass1]

that was impressive bro. as a fellow musician I can really appreciate people playin that still when there's so much bad music on the radio. rock on man

[@shender48]

Great job Ben! I enjoyed it.

[@joelle18104]

BEN KWELLER LOVE! I just saw him play last night and he was BRILLIANT...and I love this cover :)

[@Yellowzigs]

how can you hate this its amazing, i listen to it everyday

[@darklion53]

vocals are outstanding

[@anakontos]

great job man! sounds great..!

[@SuperSparkyMark1]

Amazing version!

[@Macsk8ing]

This is badass! If he would fall out the rail, hell simply fly.

[@coreyiyican]

I've been listening to this song for 10 years and this is the first time I could understand the fucking lyrics. Thank you Ben!

[@klasse2bub]

What an amazing guitar!

[@SunnyisinCalifornia]

Oh Ben, this is why we all love you, because you can be awesome and natural.

[@Frances3654]

Great cover!!

[@jademermaidmusic]

You were amazing

[@yakovlev3a]

BRAVO!!!!

[@sanjeelkc6140]

Legend

[@garcianelson123]

Kickass your good! That's a great cover!

[@mikheev]

Very good, man!

[@phyllyirl]

I'm so in love with this man.

[@timeforachange12]

Good, good, good !!!!

[@narutosasuketeam]

pretty damn good

[@jesseanderer5547]

great voice

[@MonkeyManPersonShow]

Pretty awesome

[@smashdudez]

nice one , favorited right away

[@smashing_pumpkins_cover_band]

best cover!

[@felixhurint140]

amazing.....

[@suburbanindie]

Pure goodness. Love you Ben

[@chriscole9621]

great!

[@maryjacquez5399]

love ya ben

[@nuezcubiertademiel]

exelente cover amo esta banda desde chiquita :)

[@mohearn720]

love you, ben.

[@Nickerson571]

Holy crap. Very nice.

[@ChristieSilva89]

ben kweller is so talented, he makes me happy.

[@invasions]

Great voice

[@Afireinside47]

great cover

[@algorithm69]

Very nice! :)

[@perivo55]

oh my god, i don't know you Ben but...YOU ARE SO GREAT! A very talent!Great job guy

[@Summerspross]

*speechless*

[@LylesJoseph]

whoa Ben !