Which Nirvana song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1992?

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1992.

The song was released as the lead single from Nevermind in September 1991. Although it did not top the US singles chart, its heavy radio play and memorable video helped make Nirvana a defining band of the alternative-rock era.

The recording was written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, and produced by Butch Vig. Its title came from a remark about Teen Spirit deodorant, but the song itself is not an advertisement or a product-themed track.

A common mix-up is confusing its chart peak with the album’s later commercial success. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” peaked at number six on the Hot 100, while it became even more prominent on alternative and rock-focused charts.