| "Smashing Young Man" | ||||
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| Single by Collective Soul | ||||
| from the album Collective Soul | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | Late 1994 Miami, Florida (Criteria Studios) | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ed Roland | |||
| Producer(s) | Ed Roland Matt Serletic | |||
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| "Smashing Young Man" on YouTube | ||||
"Smashing Young Man" is a song by American alternative rock band Collective Soul. It is the third single from their second studio album Collective Soul. The song was rumored to have been written as an insult to Smashing Pumpkins lead singer, Billy Corgan, who accused Collective Soul of plagiarizing music.
Track listing
- "Smashing Young Man" — 3:45
- "December" (Acoustic live track) — 3:25
- "Bleed" (Acoustic live track) — 4:02
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Singles Chart | 19 |
| U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks | 8 |
References
- "Top Singles - Volume 62, No. 14, November 06, 1995". RPM. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- Collective Soul - Awards : AllMusic
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| Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid |
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| Disciplined Breakdown |
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| Dosage | |
| Blender |
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| Youth | |
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