My cover of Today by The Smashing Pumpkins. I arranged it in drop D tuning with my guitar tuned down half a step to make singing it easier. Thanks for watching!
[Chorus 1] 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 [Verse 1] I wanted more Than life could ever grant me Bored by the chore Of saving face [Chorus 2] Today is the greatest Day I've ever known Can't wait for tomorrow I might not have that long I'll tear my heart out Before I get out [Verse 2] Pink ribbon scars That never forget I tried so hard To cleanse these regrets My angel wings Were bruised and restrained My belly stings [Chorus 3] Today is Today is Today is The greatest day, ooh Ooh, oh, oh, ooh [Bridge] I want to turn you on I want to turn you on I want to turn you on I want to turn you [Outro] Today is the greatest Today is the greatest day Today is the greatest day That I have ever really known
What an amazing acoustic interpretation. Man you nailed the essence of the original of the song! I also love that u didn't try to sing it like Billy instead u made it your own. One of my all time favorite songs from my all time favorite album!! Thank you. You got to do Mayonaise next!
That pinky bend! Man, that one had to hurt a little, but it sounded great! This is one of my favorite songs from my favorite band, and you did it justice! :)
That is a really clever arrangement and I am very impressed with the performance. I've messed around with this song a few times but never had it sounding close to this on acoustic. Most inspiring!
I friggin love this dude, Absolutely a joy to hear him pouring his soul out and it flow so well with his guitar! Rocket Man… Tell me that wouldn’t be something to hear River knock that one out!!
You nailed it mate! I like the slight echo effect as well compliments the voice and really gives the guitar a deep rustic feel full of action. Great job!
These covers are very therapeutic for me. One of my best friends, who was like an older brother to me, taught me all of these songs on guitar long ago. We would play these songs all the time. Unfortunately, he passed away last year. If I could make a request, could you cover Say Hello 2 Heaven by Temple of the Dog? Keep up the great tunes, man!
You are awesome. I love your covers and your own songs. And I now I am gonna sound like that guy who yells his favourite song at a concert but would love to see your rendition of Old Man by Neil Young. That or Mosquito Song by QOTSA
Wow, great job on all of these covers. Even thought it may not be in the grunge genre, have you thought about doing any Tyler Childers covers? I think Coal would be a fantastic!
Hey brother, I love everything you are putting out. Please, my requests are these. Put these remakes on Spotify! Also, your fade into you are you in a step down tune? Would love to know the tabs for that. Either way, you are followed by me!❤❤
In all my years on UA-cam , I’ve never seen a more polished acoustic guitar player. So incredibly clean sounding. A joy to listen to.
I agree 100%
Me too
Check out George Clements
Agreed. The vibrato is so tasteful - it is really refined playing
River is fantastic. Also, Corey Heuvel is really worth checking out.
The timing and tones are 👌🏻. Talented musician without a doubt.
TODAY is the greatest, cover Ive heard.
Huge fan here from Brazil! Great cover, always good to listen to your covers.
Your playing and voice relaxes me. Thank you!
Gay.
Superb ❤
The Pumpkins are my favorite band from the 90s. Thank you so much for this. So gifted!
Man! This is just so good! That drop D tuning and and 1/2 step down makes for a sweet sweet spot in your vocals. Thanks! 👏👏
Thanks, man! I appreciate the kind words!
Absolute masterpiece, River! Thank you for sharing this and your talents with us all! 🙏🏼
I just saw SP live earlier this week and this took me back there, love your covers dude!
Thanks, bro!
whaou ! j'adore les Smashing et j'adore ta façon de jouer cette chanson ! merci beaucoup et mille bravos !
Nice 👍
Another wonderful cover. And we seem to have the same music taste (Pearl Jam, Mad Season etc...)
Dude, your guitar skills! Amazing!!! So steady! 🙏
Awesome guitar playing and awesome voice
Another job well done, Dude. Looking forward to more.
Excellent 🎃
Again another awesome job River. You never dissapoint. I wore this Pumpkins CD out back in the day. Keep up the great work my friend!
Thank you, my friend!
[Chorus 1]
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
[Verse 1]
I wanted more
Than life could ever grant me
Bored by the chore
Of saving face
[Chorus 2]
Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out
[Verse 2]
Pink ribbon scars
That never forget
I tried so hard
To cleanse these regrets
My angel wings
Were bruised and restrained
My belly stings
[Chorus 3]
Today is
Today is
Today is
The greatest day, ooh
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh
[Bridge]
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you
[Outro]
Today is the greatest
Today is the greatest day
Today is the greatest day
That I have ever really known
Smooth
This is one of my old time favorite. You knocked it out of the park!
Great cover !
Thanks for honoring the Pumpkins!! Great job 👏 👍
thank you sir for that!
This is PERFECTION!!!
Thank you!! 🙏
Brilliant….thanks!
Really cool 🤙
Thanks! Fantastic cover!
love it. 🐺
Hell Yea brother!! This is an amazing cover. Keep’em coming!
Thanks, brother!
This is incredible!!! You rock brother!!
Today is great, now that i have heard this. AWESOME ,THANKS
What an amazing acoustic interpretation. Man you nailed the essence of the original of the song! I also love that u didn't try to sing it like Billy instead u made it your own. One of my all time favorite songs from my all time favorite album!! Thank you. You got to do Mayonaise next!
Thank you so much! 🙏
Juste splendide, magnifique !!
Fabulous cover. Love this song. I do so enjoy your music.
This is a great song. Very good rendition.
Excellent! Has a feel for the original but your tone and vocal talent made it your own thing.
I'm going to lose sleep over your captivating channel.
Brilliant arrangement!
Looking forward to all your creations.
Thank you, my LB 🙏 I hope you didn't lose too much sleep 😴 I could fall asleep right now... 😵💫
Nice one River, love the Pumpkin’s music.
I have never clicked a video faster! And it sounds amazing❤ I wanna play guitar like River when I grow up😂 Seriously, just an amazing sense of timing!
Thank you, brother! I appreciate the kind words 🙏
Superb cover 👌
really nice man, even included the little pinky bend to grab the bends from the original. very cool
A always a Smashing Cover Dude!!!
That pinky bend! Man, that one had to hurt a little, but it sounded great! This is one of my favorite songs from my favorite band, and you did it justice! :)
Thanks, man! It's definitely not a comfortable bend but it had to be in there :) Cheers!
So happy to hear you cover the Smashing Pumpkins. Very very nice!
Splendide !.😊
That is a really clever arrangement and I am very impressed with the performance. I've messed around with this song a few times but never had it sounding close to this on acoustic. Most inspiring!
Dude, sick cover! You have a great sound. Thank you so much for sharing!
Magnificent cover had me in first minute, Well done man
I friggin love this dude, Absolutely a joy to hear him pouring his soul out and it flow so well with his guitar! Rocket Man… Tell me that wouldn’t be something to hear River knock that one out!!
You nailed it mate! I like the slight echo effect as well compliments the voice and really gives the guitar a deep rustic feel full of action. Great job!
Thanks, mate! Much appreciated! Cheers.
Fantastic interpretation
Fantastic!
👏👏👏Outstanding. Would love to hear you do more Pumpkins, I’d suggest Drown or Muzzle or Mayonnaise.
That pinky bend. Smooooth.
Love it
👏👏👏👏👏👏
et j'adore aussi la vidéo de ce titre
Thanks man
Awesome cover😀
Flawless mate absolutely brilliant
Cheers, mate!
Outstanding, my man. That was killer. I wondered if you'd get the bent high note, and then you laid it on thick. Fantastic.
Thanks, man! Yes, I had to include that iconic bend in there (well as far as it could go in that hand position! 😉) Cheers!
Great cover
Cool 😎
Awesome mate, love the cover & that Maton guitar sounds amazing brother✌️❤️✊🇦🇺
Thanks, mate! The old Maton is quite a special guitar :) I'll never part ways with it. Cheers!
These covers are very therapeutic for me. One of my best friends, who was like an older brother to me, taught me all of these songs on guitar long ago. We would play these songs all the time. Unfortunately, he passed away last year.
If I could make a request, could you cover Say Hello 2 Heaven by Temple of the Dog?
Keep up the great tunes, man!
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I will add that song to the list I'm working through! Maybe I'll get to it eventually. All the best to you, man!
You are awesome. I love your covers and your own songs. And I now I am gonna sound like that guy who yells his favourite song at a concert but would love to see your rendition of Old Man by Neil Young. That or Mosquito Song by QOTSA
Nice job
Awesome!! 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Great work you are doing here in your channel. How I would love to hear you singing Daysleeper from R.E.M.
Wow, great job on all of these covers. Even thought it may not be in the grunge genre, have you thought about doing any Tyler Childers covers? I think Coal would be a fantastic!
Yeah! Jesus!
Genius, river
Thank you, my friend!
Fuckin awesome!!
first. 50 seconds. fastest i have been to any video
Good job!
Hey brother, I love everything you are putting out. Please, my requests are these. Put these remakes on Spotify! Also, your fade into you are you in a step down tune? Would love to know the tabs for that. Either way, you are followed by me!❤❤
Thanks, brother! Yes, my guitar is always tuned down to Eb. I just use the capo to adjust the key for my vocals. Cheers!
Ty...keep em coming love it!
I like this version better than the original.
River. Always good with coffee. Thanks for being.
Edit: Would you possibly do Disarm?
Thank you, my friend! Disarm is a good suggestion. I'll add it to the list of songs to learn. Cheers!
Is that in drop D?
How u recording ur videos ?
With a video recording device. It’s 2024 son. Even Kindles record :)
@@superkool7 i mean which mic or sound card bla bla
You sound like Kurt bro.😢
Pure massacre - silverchair
Great interpretation!