Nirvana

Back in July 1989, Nirvana was riding the wave of buzz surrounding their debut album, "Bleach," which had been released just a year earlier. They were still flying under the mainstream radar, playing smaller venues like JC Dobbs in Philadelphia, where the live performance of "About a Girl" took place. This was a crucial time for the band as they were honing their sound and building a dedicated following in the underground scene. Interestingly, "About a Girl" features a melodic simplicity that showcases Kurt Cobain's knack for blending catchy hooks with emotive lyrics. Little did they know, these early performances were setting the stage for their explosive rise just a few years later. This raw, intimate recording gives fans a glimpse of Nirvana in their infancy, long before they became the giants of grunge we know today.

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