MTV Unplugged
Specials
10 episodes
Episode 1
George Michael
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In October 1996, Michael performed a concert at Three Mills Studios, London for MTV Unplugged. It was his first long performance in years, and in the audience was Michael's mother. The next year, she died of cancer. Three Mills Studio, London, England, October 11th, 1996 1. 6:35 Freedom 2. 5:31 Fast Love 3. 5:42 I Can't Make You Love Me 4. 6:17 Father Figure 5. 5:32 You Have Been Loved 6. 5:09 Everything She Wants 7. 5:14 Praying For Time 8. 6:13 Star People Bonus tracks 9. 5:49 Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 10. 4:38 You Know That I Want To 11. 4:27 Safe 12. 4:41 Spinning The Wheel (forthright edit)
Episode 2
Pretenders
May 1, 19951h
Recorded live at Jacob Street Studios, London, England in May 1995. What could be a better vehicle for Chrissie Hynde's gorgeous vocals and impeccably arranged songs than the acoustically tinged live set captured on THE ISLE OF VIEW? Better than a greatest hits compilation, the album shows a sense of maturity for Ms. Hynde. Her songs come off wise and womanly, not as brash as the post-punk rantings of The Pretenders' first albums. With the exquisite string arrangements behind Hynde classics like "Back On The Chain Gang" and "Kid," it is obvious that this is a new Pretenders, a more luxurious and elaborate affair. But when the punches behind "I Hurt You" or the sinister "Private Life" come in, it becomes apparent that Hynde and her Pretenders have only gotten stronger as their journey has progressed. Chrissie Hynde has matured into one of the foremothers of contemporary pop. Her songwriting suaveness no longer comes from the "Brass In Pocket"-styled brashness of yesteryear, but from a more tenured and wizened stance. Hers is still one of the defining female voices in rock. Personnel: Adam Seymour (vocals, guitar, harmonium); Chrissie Hynde (vocals, guitar); Martin Chambers (vocals, drums); Louise Fuller, Richard Koster (violin); John Metcalfe (viola); Ivan McCready (cello); Duke Quartet (strings); Damon Albarn (piano); Andy Hobson (bass guitar). Recording information: Jacob Street Studios, London, England. Photographer: Eugene Adebari. The Pretenders: Adam Seymour (vocals, guitar, harmonium); Chrissie Hynde (vocals, guitar); Martin Chambers (vocals, drums); Andy Hobson (bass). The Duke Quartet: Richard Koster, Louisa Fuller (violin); John Metcalfe (viola); Ivan McCready (cello). Additional personnel: Damon Albarn (piano); Mark "Wiff" Smith (percussion).
Episode 3
Noel Gallagher
Dec 16, 20061h
Noel Gallagher: Sitting Here in Silence (2006) A one-off semi-acoustic performance by Noel Gallagher and Gem of Oasis as part of a special season of gigs from London's Union Chapel, recorded on November 26th.
Episode 4
Nirvana Live & Loud
Dec 13, 19931h
CONCERT TOOK PLACE ON 12-13-93 IN SEATTLE WHICH AIRED ON TV NEW YEARS EVE 1993. KNOWN AS MTV'S LIVE AND LOUD. SET LIST : 1) RADIO FREINDLY UNIT SHIFTER 2) DRAIN YOU 3) BREED 4) SERVE THE SERVANTS 5) RAPE ME 6) HEART-SHAPED BOX 7) PENNYROYAL TEA 8) SCENTLESS APPRENTICE 9) LITHIUM 10) DEMOLITION (KURT DESTROYS THE STAGE AND SPITS ON THE CAMERA!!)
Episode 5
Foo Fighters
Aug 30, 20061h
Skin and Bones is a live acoustic album by the Foo Fighters released on November 7, 2006. The 15-track set was recorded on August 29, 30 and 31, 2006 at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles and spotlights an expanded eight-piece lineup featuring violinist/singer Petra Haden, former Germs/Nirvana/Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear, Wallflowers keyboardist Rami Jaffee, and percussionist Drew Hester. Haden and Jaffee had appeared as guest musicians on the band's previous studio album, In Your Honor. A three-song encore consists of Grohl's solo performances of "Friend of a Friend", "Best of You", and "Everlong". A DVD of the original shows, featuring a total of 20 songs, was released on November 28, 2006. It was directed by Danny Clinch, who appears briefly on-stage to play harmonica on the song Another Round, reprising the contribution he made to the original album recording of the song for In Your Honor.
Episode 6
Incubus
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AT&T Acoustic performance recorded 10-5-2000 1 Intro 2 Make Yourself 3 Stellar 4 Clean 5 Certain Shade Of Green 6 The Warmth 7 Turkish Gifts 8 Pardon Me 9 Azwethinkweiz 10 Summer Romance (Anti-Gravity Love Song)
Episode 7
Eagles Hell Freezes Over
Nov 8, 19941h
Fourteen years after the breakup, an Eagles country tribute album titled Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was released in 1993. Travis Tritt insisted on having the Long Run-era Eagles in his video for "Take It Easy" and they agreed. After the "Take It Easy" video was completed the following year, and following years of public speculation, the band finally formally reunited. The lineup comprised the five Long Run-era members – Frey, Henley, Walsh, Felder and Schmit – supplemented by additional musicians: Scott Crago (drums), John Corey (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Timothy Drury (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals) and Al Garth (sax, violin) on stage.
Episode 8
Queens of the Stone Age
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Episode 9
Alanis Morissette
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Episode 10
MTV Unplugged Presents: A Hip Hop 50th Celebration of Jersey's Finest
Dec 14, 2023
An elite lineup of the Garden State's greatest superstars, including Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Redman, Naughty By Nature's own Treach, Poor Righteous Teachers, Heather B, and hip hop pioneers The Sugarhill Gang, with musical direction from Emmy-winning artist, Adam Blackstone, joined forces on-stage for a once-in-a-lifetime episode of the iconic music series taped at the historic Newark Symphony Hall. Additional performances from Lady Luck and Lords of the Underground solidify the night as a true salute to Jersey hip hop.