NME writers past and present have stuck their collective oar into a debate that is regularly heard raging in pubs up and down our fair isle; what is the greatest song ever?
And the result (drum roll please)… ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by grunge giants Nirvana! A comprehensive list of NME’s 500 greatest tracks ever is published in this week’s magazine, so go and have a gander to find out if your fave tracks make the cut. Here’s the top 5:
5: ‘Last Nite’, The Strokes
4: ‘How Soon Is Now?’, The Smiths
3: ‘I Feel Love’, Donna Summer
2: ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’, Joy Division
1: ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, Nirvana
In this article:Joy Division, nirvana, NME, Smells like teen spirit, The Smiths, The Strokes
