The Smashing Pumpkins 1988-11-19

The November 19, 1988 – Roselle, IL show, known as the Pulse Basement Jam, was a cable access taping for a Chicago-area music show called The Pulse. A segment called the Basement Jam was reserved for local artists, who got featured after submitting demos. The Smashing Pumpkins submitted their self-titled demo cassette. The Pulse producer Lou Hinkhouse said he was "blown away" when he heard the tape. He called Billy Corgan and booked them for the show.

It was a really unique time for them in their development. None of us that day really knew for sure, but we knew they were on to something. And you can kind of see they feel they're entering a new decade, about to explode on to the national scene … and are about to define a new sound for a new generation.

It is the first known video of the band performing, who were visibly nervous, though this may have been simply a sign of their drive for perfection. The performance in its entirety was included on the DVD that came with the 2012 deluxe re-issue of Pisces Iscariot.

Setlist

 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")
 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")
 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")
 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")
 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")
 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")
 * 1) (unknown tease, "Good Morning Mr. Sun")