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I`ve been a fan of The Smashing Pumpkins since 1993, and I have all the albums and U.S. CD singles. I can answer just about any question concerning the band`s beginning, how they picked their name, bios of the members, lyrics, discography, soundtracks, some personal info, and other news. I cannot answer questions about their tours.

 
   

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Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 lyrics


Expert: Jason Musgrove - 5/10/2004

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In 1979 there is a quick, echo phrase throughout the song that sounds something like "tonight" to me but my friends think its "do it again"... do you know what it is? thanks.  

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This is an excerpt from an interview that Guitar World did with Billy:

"The most frequently asked question about "1979" is, "What is the 'ooh-ahh-ahh' sound at the end of every phrase?" Flood and I were tracking the song, and I started humming the "oohs" like a melody line. I sang them to tape, we sampled the pertinent ones, electronically manipulated them, and looped them against the drum beat. One of my favorite songs from the album. "
Guitar World - Jan 1997

So there you have it!  Its a sampled and digitially altered Billy 'ooh'. :P

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