“Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are” , “Lithium”… These are not only some of the best nirvana songs; they're some of the best rock songs of all time AND some of the best songs of the 20th century...period. But how did Nirvana get so famous? What influence did they have on music history? Learn how Kurt Cobain and Nirvana changed music forever by learning about the songs that started it all.

Formed in 1987, Nirvana initially consisted of Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic. After a rotating lineup of drummers, Dave Grohl was finally recruited in 1990. With their alternative rock style, the band became instrumental in the Seattle scene where they originated. They broke out with their sophomore effort, “Nevermind,” in 1991 and have since become one of the most important grunge acts ever. For this list, we’ve chosen our entries based on a combination of the artist’s fan favorites and their most commercially successful songs. Join WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 Nirvana Songs.