MTV Unplugged

Épisode 1 - Squeeze with Syd Straw and Elliot Easton

26 novembre 1989

The season premiere of ""MTV Unplugged"" features performances by British rockers Squeeze, solo artist Syd Straw, and Elliot Easton from The Cars. Musical highlights include Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze performing a rendition of their classic hit ""Pulling Mussels From The Shell,"" as well as a song from their new album Frank, ""She Doesn't Have To Shave."" The show is hosted by singer/songwriter Jules Shear. (The first episode of the season is an encore presentation of the pilot which aired November 26, 1989.) An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""October 1989....Our coming-out party almost didn't come off at all. For rehearsals, Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook of Squeeze showed up with electric guitars. We thought the title of the show said it all, but it turned out we needed to be a little more explicit in our instructions: Unplugged wasn't exactly part of the American vernacular at this point. But after we scrambled around town for a pair of acoustic guitars, the two w

Épisode 2 - The Smithereens and Graham Parker

28 janvier 1990

New Jersey guitar band the Smithereens, and veteran British artist Graham Parker, are featured in this edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Smithereens band members Jim Babjak (guitar/vocals), Dennis Diken (drums/vocals), Pat DiNizio (vocals/guitars/harmonica) and Mike Mesaros (bass/vocals) perform a medley of hits spanning their ten year career, including ""Only A Memory,"" ""A Girl Like You,"" ""Behind The Wall Of Sleep,"" and ""Blood And Roses,"" all penned by DiNizio. Parker's selections include ""Slash And Burn"" from his new album Human Touch. The Smithreens and Graham Parker team up with host Jules Shear to perform a medley which includes the old Sam Cooke song ""Cupid."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Highlights included Graham Parker singing lead on The Smithereens' 'Behind The Wall Of Sleep' and The Band, Jules, and Graham all playing a Sam Cooke medley of 'Cupid' and 'Chain Gang' after rehearsing in the make-up room. It is impossible to repeat the early vibe of these shows. So simple,

Épisode 3 - 10,000 Maniacs with Michael Penn

4 février 1990

Natalie Merchant, lyricist/singer of the acclaimed New York folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs, performs ""What's The Matter Here?"" and ""Dustbowl."" Solo artist Michael Penn performs ""No Myth"" and the upbeat ""Brave New World"" off his new release March. Merchant and Penn join together for a rendition of ""City Of Angels,"" from the Maniacs' 1987 platinum release In My Tribe. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""This program ushered in what was to be an ongoing Unplugged battle. Butting heads in this drama were the keyboard and the precise definition of what Unplugged means. In this discussion, Michael Penn's partner, Patrick Warren, wanted to play a mellotron, an antiquated instrument that, despite needing to be plugged in, runs on analogue tapes. Instead, he acquiesced and played the piano and xylophone."" Set List: What's the Matter Here? [Maniacs] Dust Bowl [Merchant/Gustafson/Buck] No Myth [Michael Penn] Brave New World [Michael Penn] Gun Shy [Maniacs] City of Angels [Ma

Épisode 4 - The Alarm with Nuclear Valdez

11 février 1990

Miami-based quartet Nuclear Valdez, and Welsh rockers the Alarm are featured in this edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Alarm band members Mike Peters (vocals/guitar), Dave Sharp (guitar), and Eddie MacDonald (bass/vocals) perform ""Change,"" and ""One Step Closer To Home,"" which the band dedicates to ""all the people of Eastern Europe."" Nuclear Valdez showcase their rich Latin Heritage with renditions of ""Summer"" and the Phil Lynott song ""Don't Believe A Word."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""One of our greatest regrets is that this show did not turn out as it should have. The day before the taping, Alarm singer Mike Peters was called back to London for a family emergency. Because the show must go on, guitarist Dave Sharp-accompanied only by the group's drummer, Nigel Twist-filled in admirably. If the Alarm hadn't been such a terrific, underappreciated band, this would have merely been a show that got away."" Set List: Change [Sharp/Twist] My Land, Your Land [Sharp/Twist] One St

Épisode 5 - Joe Walsh and Dr. John

18 février 1990

""MTV Unplugged"" presents former James Gang member Joe Walsh accompanied by R&B great Dr. John. Recorded at the National Video Center in New York City, Walsh performs such hits as ""Desperado"" and ""Rosewood Bitters."" All involved come together for renditions of ""Cinnamon Girl"" and ""Let The Good Times Roll."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""This show was originally billed as 'Joe Walsh and Friends,' but Walsh arrived at the studio with only a bass player named Rick Rosas. We explained that 'Friends' is actually a plural word and that, notwithstanding Rick's musical proficiency, we had been expecting the 'Friends' to be somewhat recognizable to our television audience. Then we discovered that Dr. John was taping a television show in the same building, So we cornered the good doctor in the men's bathroom, and 'Joe Walsh and Friends' became 'Joe Walsh and Dr. John.'"" Set List: Desperado [Walsh] Rosewood Bitters [Walsh and Rosas] Repetition, Repetition, Repetition [Shear] (wr

Épisode 6 - Stevie Ray Vaughan with Joe Satriani

4 mars 1990

""MTV Unplugged"" devotes an episode to the work of two guitar virtuosos: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Satriani. Satriani showcases his expressive guitar work with renditions of ""The Feeling"" and ""I Believe."" Vaughan performs memorable versions of ""Rude Mood"" and ""Pride And Joy."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""During 'Pride and Joy' Stevie Ray Vaughan provided two classic still lifes that deserve to be displayed in the Unplugged gallery. In the first - after he sang the line 'You mess with her you see a man get mean' - he made a fist to display an enormous ring on his finger. The audience exploded. The second was at the song's end. After he sang the last line he smiled the kind of smile that only someone who has just experienced perfection can project. Plans to end the show with Joe and Stevie playing together were scrapped because Stevie had to leave early. The chilling aspect of this was that Jules excused his absence by saying, 'Stevie's gotta go catch an airplane; he's outta

Épisode 7 - Michelle Shocked with Indigo Girls

11 mars 1990

""MTV Unplugged"" presents Atlanta-based singers/songwriters/guitarists Amy Ray And Emily Saliers -- collectively known as the Indigo Girls -- and solo artist Michelle Shocked. Shocked performs ""Jamboree Queen,"" ""On The Greener Side,"" and ""The Water Is Wide."" The Indigo Girls perform ""World Falls,"" and ""Closer To Fine,"" from their self-titled LP. Shocked joins host Jules Shear to revive the Jimmy Rodgers song ""T For Texas."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""These two artists embody what we were attempting to accomplish with the early shows: guitar, voice, song. Nothing more, nothing less. During this adolescent stage of Unplugged, Jules used to warm up the crowd with an old Jimmie Rodgers song, 'T for Texas.' For this program, he actually broke it out for the camera. At one point during the song - a duet with Michelle Shocked - Jules sang a note for 18 seconds (You try it). Everyone - Michelle included - stared dumbfounded. Finally, Michelle was so flabbergasted that she broke in

Épisode 8 - Sinead O'Connor with The Church

18 mars 1990

Australian band The Church and Irish solo artist Sinead O'Connor are featured in this edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" The Church band members Steve Killbey (bass/vocals), Peter Koppes (guitar/vocals) and Mary Willson-Piper (guitar/vocals) perform a collection of songs, including ""Under The Milky Way,"" the band's first Top 40 hit, as well as ""Metropolis"" from their new album Gold Afternoon Fix. Sinead performs acappella versions of ""Black Boys On Mopeds"" and ""I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""The other moments still resonate. The first is one of the most arresting moments in the Unplugged catalogue: Jules and Mary Willson-Piper of The Church came together for a tremendous rendition of the Beatles' 'Rain' (conceived the previous night as they stood waiting for a cab in a downpour) that reminded us of the purity that drove these shows in the first place. The second was the shock of discovering that Sinead O'Connor actually has a self-deprecating sens

Épisode 9 - Don Henley

22 avril 1990

This special edition of ""MTV Unplugged"" takes an intimate look at Henley as he performs songs that span his career with the Eagles through his recent solo career. Joining him is a string quartet which was brought in to perform songs in arrangements that have never been heard before. Song selections include ""End Of The Innocence,"" ""Heart Of The Matter,"" ""Best Of My Love,"" ""Come Rain Or Come Shine,"" and ""Desperado."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""The day before rehearsals, we strolled into the L.A. studio only to see Glen Frey playing keyboards with Henley. Our collective mind spiralled. Eagles Reunion: Unplugged. No such luck. 'Don't get excited,' said Frey. 'I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.'"" Set List: End of the Innocence Heart of the Matter (written by Henley, J.D. Souther, and Mike Cambell) The Best of My Love (written by Henley, Glen Frey, and J.D. Souther) Come Rain or Come Shine (written by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arien) Desperado Featuring: Don Henl

Épisode 10 - Great White with Damn Yankees

6 mai 1990

""MTV Unplugged,"" the acclaimed acoustic music series, presents an acoustic performance with Great White and Damn Yankees. Taped at the Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles, Great White and Damn Yankees bring down the house rock-n-roll style. Song selections include: ""Coming of Age"", ""Cat Scratch Fever"", ""Once Bitten Twice Shy"" and ""Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You"". An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""The Damn Yankees set was the first Unplugged performance that rocked. In this context, of course, rock is spelled with a capital RAAWWKK. At one point, Ted Nugent of Damn Yankees - just one of three stars in this mid-80's metal supergroup, which also included Tommy Shaw of Styx and Jack Blades from Night Ranger - let out Unplugged's first unbridled, fair-to-partly-bloodcurdling scream. Not known for being timid, the Motor City Madman actually strongly resembled Bill the Cat from 'Bloom County.' The show helped pave the way for many hard rock groups to follow."" Set List: Coming of Age

Épisode 11 - Crowded House with Tim Finn

13 mai 1990

Australian rock sensation Crowded House, and solo artist Tim Finn, perform in this special edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" This program marks the first time Crowded House lead vocalist/guitarist, Neil Finn, and brother Tim Finn, have appeared together on U.S. television since the break up of their New Zealand band Split Enz in 1985. The Finn brothers are joined by Crowded House bassist Nick Seymour and drummer Paul Hester, and Crowded House producer Mitchell Froom, on keyboards. Song selections include ""Mean To Me"" from the band's debut album Crowded House, the Hunters & Collectors hit single ""Throw Your Arms Around Me,"" and ""Four Seasons In One Day,"" a new song from their upcoming album release. Also included is a rendition of ""Chocolate Cake,"" a new song from the Finn brothers soon-to-be-released collaborative work, Brothers Finn, and ""Not Even Close,"" a song from Tim Finn's current album release Tim Finn. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""During one commercial break while the en

Épisode 12 - Hall and Oates

5 juin 1990

""Blue-Eyed Soul"" duo Daryl Hall and John Oates joined the ""MTV Unplugged"" roster in mid-1990. The artists that hold the record for having the most Top 40 songs in the 1980s performed the classic #1 hits ""She's Gone"" and ""Out of Touch,"" and debuted their '90s hit ""So Close."" They were backed by such highly acclaimed musicians as Tom ""T-Bone"" Wolk and Bob Mayo. The timelessness of their songs shows why Billboard magazine deemed them the Most Successful Duo in Rock 'N' Roll History. Audience reaction to the accoustic set influenced their decision to support the ""Change of Season"" album with an all-accoustic tour later that year. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book... ""Daryl Hall was an exceptional voice, and hits like 'Out of Touch' and 'She's Gone' seemed completely reinvigorated. Hall & Oates was also one of the first groups to recognize the show's increasing significance. Although they had already completed an upcoming album, the success of their Unplugged performance inspired them

Épisode 13 - Elton John

5 août 1990

Legendary rock veteran Elton John performs a memorable medley of hits past and present in a special one hour version of ""MTV Unplugged."" Viewers get the chance to see one of rock's most flamboyant showman performing live in an intimate studio setting. Song selections include ""Sad Songs,"" ""Sacrifice,"" ""Tiny Dancer,"" ""Daniel,"" ""Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me,"" ""Benny and the Jets,"" and ""Candle in the Wind."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book....""Somewhere near the end of 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me,' it became obvious that Elton John was enjoying himself. There can be no other explanation for the fact that the song's ending actually times out longer than the tune itself. Elton's voice vacillated from falsetto to baritone and then drifted into gospel tones. It was a startling, awe-inspiring moment that demonstrated that careers like his don't happen by accident. Elton then asked if he could stay and do some more songs, giving us our first hour long show."" Set List: Sad Songs

Épisode 14 - Aerosmith

18 septembre 1990

MTV viewers get the rare opportunity to see legendary hard rockers Aerosmith perform acoustically on this special edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped live at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City in High Definition TV, band members Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar) perform a rousing 30 minute acoustic medley of their hit songs past and present. Song selections include ""Toys In The Attic,"" ""Hang Man Jury,"" ""Big 10 Inch,"" ""Dream On,"" ""Walkin' The Dog,"" and ""Train Kept A Rollin'."" ""MTV Unplugged"" with Aerosmith, with high definition imaging by Captain of America, marks the first airing of a high definition program on the network. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book.....""Despite the family entertainment angle, the boys were still boys. Aerosmith has never been a band to shy away from extreme, sometime slightly juvenile, sexual innuendo. But the painting of a topless woman on Joey Kramer's drum kit was

Épisode 15 - Crosby, Stills & Nash

30 septembre 1990

In a special edition of ""MTV Unplugged,"" Crosby, Stills and Nash perform a collection of classic hits. Taped in high-definition TV at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City, the soaring vocals of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash will transport you back in time with such songs as ""Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,"" ""Daylight Again,"" ""Southern Cross,"" ""Wasted On The Way,"" and more. ""MTV Unplugged"" with Crosby, Stills and Nash, with high definition imaging by Captain of America, marks the second airing of a high definition program on the network. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Our first taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Such history. Such nostalgia. Such a dump. Unfortunately for us, David Letterman and CBS hadn't yet started in on their renovation, which included ridding the famed venue of its horrible rat problem. Still, all the dressing rooms had their original mirrors, and just being on that stage evoked an incredible feeling of tradition."" Set List: Wasted o

Épisode 16 - Ratt with Vixen

7 octobre 1990

Heavy duty rockers Ratt and Vixen bring the house down during this special presentation of ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in high-definition TV at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in Manhattan, Vixen, who were joined by Cinderella guitarist Fred Coury, performed ""Love Is A Killer"" and ""Edge Of A Broken Heart."" Ratt, in an unusual performance, covered Fleetwood Mac's ""Oh Well"" and Creedence Clearwater Revival's ""Born On The Bayou."" ""MTV Unplugged"" with Ratt and Vixen, with high-definition imaging by Captain of America, marks the airing of a third high-definition program on the network. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged Book...""Another subtext of Unplugged is to see who's really got the goods. In many ways, the show was a reaction to the slick, lip-synching mentality of the 80's: we were fighting the good fight against the Milli Vanillis of the world. Not that either Ratt or Vixen were lip-synchers. Hardly. It's just that their brand of metal. Set List: Love Is a Killer [Vixen] Edge of a

Épisode 17 - The Black Crowes with Tesla

2 décembre 1990

The Black Crowes, the Atlanta quintet who rocked the early 90's, perform ""Jealous Again"" and ""She Talks To Angels"" off their hard rockin' debut album Shake Your Moneymaker. Tesla, one of heartland America's most popular hard-rock bands, perform ""Love Song,"" the gold top 10 single off their second album The Great Radio Controversy, and ""Signs,"" from the band's just released acoustic album Five Man Acoustical Jam. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book....""Note to ourselves: This is the last time we will ever give a band a calling time before noon. The Black Crowes were forced to wake up at 8:00 A.M. and no one performs at their best this early in the morning. Unfortunately, the beer they swilled for breakfast didn't help their performance either."" Set List: She Talks to Angels [Black Crowes] Jealous Again [Black Crowes] You're Wrong Comin' Atcha Live/Truckin' [Tesla] (written by Tesla/Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Robert Hunter) Love Song [Tesla] Paradise [Tesl

Épisode 18 - The Allman Brothers Band

9 décembre 1990

Touted as one of the most influential and successful American rock groups of the 1970s, The Allman Brothers Band recently regrouped and turned out their first new album in nine years: Seven Turns. In this special edition of ""MTV Unplugged,"" original band members Gregg Allman on keyboards, Dickey Betts on guitar, and drummers Butch Truck and Jaimoe, are joined by new members, guitarist Warren Haynes, bassist Allen Woody, and Johnny Neel on keyboards and blues harp. Song selections performed include: ""Midnight Rider,"" Gregg Allman's '74 solo hit and ""Low Down Dirty Mean"" and ""Seven Turns"" off the band's new release Seven Turns. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book....""Working on this show was not for the faint of heart. By 10:00 A.M. every band member was chain-smoking. It turns out you don't get to be an Allman Brother by belonging to the excercycle set."" Set List: Seven Turns Midnight Rider Low Down Dirty Mean Melissa C'mon in My Kitchen (written by Robert Johnson) Feat

Épisode 19 - Poison

13 décembre 1990

The consummate hard rock quartet of Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille get back to basics with acoustic renditions of ""Talk Dirty To Me"" from their first album Look What The Cat Dragged In?, ""Your Mama Don't Dance"" and ""Every Rose Has A Thorn"" from their second release, Open Up And Say ... Ahh! and ""Good Love,"" ""Let It Play"" and ""Unskinny Bop"" off their latest release Flesh and Blood. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""At the time of this taping, the members of Poison were still wearing makeup and were still among the best-selling MTV artists in the free world. And, despite occasional disagreements with guitarist C.C. DeVille over just what Unplugged really means (witness his semi-electric acoustic guitar). The band's seven-song selection-including 'Talk Dirty To Me' and 'Unskinny Bop'- was a huge hit with their fans."" Set List: Your Mama Don't Dance (written by Kenny Loggns and Jim Messina) Good Love Every Rose Has Its Thorn Let It Play Poor

Épisode 1 - The Cure

3 mars 1991

In its first European recording of ""MTV Unplugged,"" the highly-acclaimed acoustic music series, MTV presents an acoustic performance of one of Britain's premier alternative rock bands: The Cure. ""MTV Unplugged"" with The Cure world premiered March 3, 1991. Shot in a small, intimate studio in London, band members Robert Smith (vocals/guitar), Porl Thompson (guitar), Simon Gallup (bass), Boris Williams (drums) and Perry Bamonte (keyboard) perform acoustic renditions of hit songs past and present. Song selections include ""Let's Go To Bed,"" ""Just Like Heaven,"" ""Caterpillar,"" ""The Blood,"" ""Boys Don't Cry"" and ""The Walk."" This marks the first episode of the series to be simulcast on the Westwood One Radio Networks. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""With their gloom-rock vibe and singer Robert Smith's terminally black eyes and wardrobe, The Cure would seem to be the band least likely to embrace the fun side of Unplugged. Perhaps for this very reason, this show was one of Unplugged's mo

Épisode 2 - Winger with Slaughter

24 mars 1991

MTV presents an edition of ""MTV Unplugged,"" the acoustic music series, with hard rockers Slaughter and Winger. The program was taped in New York City on March 5, 1991 in an intimate studio setting. Winger band members Kip Winger (vocals/bass), Reb Beach (guitar/vocals), Paul Taylor (guitar/piano) and Rod Morgenstern (drummer) perform acoustic renditions of ""Headed For A Heartbreak,"" ""Loosin' Up,"" and ""Can't Get Enough."" Slaughter band members Mark Slaughter (vocals), Dana Strum (bass), Blas Elias (drummer) and Tim Kelly (lead guitar) get acoustic with their hit ""Fly To The Angels,"" which they dedicate to the soldiers who died in the Gulf, and the Beatles' song ""Revolution."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Winger and Slaughter were the last in a string of metal bands that decided to use the Unplugged venue to explore their sensitive sides. In what was fast becoming a tradition, they followed in the footsteps of Ratt, Vixen, and Poison by turning off the amps and bringing on th

Épisode 3 - Paul McCartney

3 avril 1991

""MTV Unplugged,"" the critically acclaimed acoustic music series, world premiered a one hour performance with the legendary Paul McCartney on Wednesday, April 3, 1991. The performance was simulcast via the Global Satellite Network. Taped on January 25, 1991 at the Limehouse Studios in London, McCartney, accompanied by Paul ""Wix"" Wickens on keyboards, Blair Cunningham on drums, Robbie McIntosh on guitar, Hamish Stuart on bass and Linda McCartney on keyboards, gets acoustic in front of an intimate studio audience. Song selections include such classic hits as ""We Can Work It Out,"" ""Blackbird,"" ""She's A Woman,"" ""Here There And Everywhere,"" ""I've Just Seen A Face,"" and two blues songs that inspired McCartney early in his career, ""Blue Moon Of Kentucky"" and ""Be-Bop-A-Lula."" McCartney also gives a rare performance of ""I Lost My Little Girl,"" the first song he ever wrote at the age of 14. The Beatles -- then called the Quarry Men -- performed the song until 1960 but never recorded it. An excerp

Épisode 4 - Sting

10 avril 1991

""MTV Unplugged"" presents a 45-minute acoustic performance with British rock superstar Sting. Taped in New York in March of 1991 in an intimate studio setting, Sting, accompanied by Dominic Miller (guitar), David Sanctious (grand piano), Vinny Caliutta (drums) and Vinx (talking drums/backing vocals), performs an acoustic medley spanning his years with The Police through his solo career. Song selections include ""All This Time"" and ""Mad About You"" from his new album release The Soul Cages, and Police classics ""Tea In The Sahara,"" ""Walkin' On The Moon,"" ""Message In A Bottle,"" and ""Every Breath You Take."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Everything about this outing was effortless. Not only was it one of the best shows we've accomplished musically. It also achieved near-perfection in every other aspect: lighting, set design, direction, audio. Maybe it was because it was Sting and Trudie's wedding anniversary, but everyone seemed to be incredibly upbeat and focused on a common goal.

Épisode 5 - R.E.M. (1)

24 avril 1991

R.E.M., the band touted by Rolling Stone Magazine as ""America's Best Rock and Roll Band,"" spent several hours in New York's Chelsea Studios on April 10, 1991 to tape a one hour acoustic performance for ""MTV Unplugged."" Original bands members Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar/keyboards), Mike Mills (bass) and Bill Berry (drums), along with Peter Holsapple (guitar/accordion), perform a memorable acoustic medley of hits past and present. Song selections include ""Fall On Me"" (which Stipe tells the studio audience is his personal favorite), ""The End Of The World As We Know It,"" ""Losing My Religion"" and many more. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book... ""'This may well be my favorite song in the R.E.M. catalogue.' With those words from Michael Stipe, the band offered up a heart-wrenching version of 'Fall on Me' that produced one of Unplugged's most transcendent moments. As he delivered the lines 'Buy the sky/and sell the sky/and bleed the sky/and tell the sky/don't fall on me,' St

Épisode 6 - Yo! Unplugged Rap

1 mai 1991

""MTV Unplugged,"" the highly acclaimed acoustic music series, brings rap back to its roots in the first ever acoustic rap show to air on television. The special features performances by superstar L.L. Cool J along with MC Lyte, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest and a five piece back-up band, Pop's Cool Love. Taped at New York City's Chelsea Studios on April 10, 1991 without a turntable in sight, the special kicks off with individual performances by A Tribe Called Quest (""Can I Kick It?""), MC Lyte (""Cappucino""), and De La Soul (""Ring Ring Ring""). The highlight of the show is an electrifying performance by master rapper L.L. Cool J who brings the house to its feet with renditions of the hit singles ""Jinglin' Baby"" and ""Mama Said Knock You Out."" All acts are backed for the first time ever by a full band, spearheaded by Elektra's new funk-a-delic act, Pop's Cool Love. Pop's Cool Love has previously worked with such diverse acts as Fishbone, David Bowie and Living Colour. An excerpt from

Épisode 7 - Elvis Costello

3 juillet 1991

MTV showcases the multi-faceted musical talent of Elvis Costello in this new edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in Los Angeles in June of 1991, Elvis performs ""So Like Candy"" and ""The Other Side Of Summer"" from his new release Mighty Like A Rose, and more. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""When we taped Unplugged, we arrange for a studio and tape a number of shows at one time. For this rotation, we planned on recording only Elvis Costello and Jane's Addiction. Jane's, however, was on the road to breaking up and decided to take this moment to enter the fast lane. The band said they knew nothing about their scheduled appearance. Guitarist Dave Navarro had disappeared. So the Jane's Addiction performance was cancelled. And with that, we almost cancelled the entire taping and nearly lost Elvis. But instead, clinging to a show biz cliche, we decided the show must go on."" Set List: Deep Dark Truthful Mirror So Like Candy (written by Costello and Paul McCartney) The Other Side

Épisode 1 - Eric Clapton

11 mars 1992

Taped at the Bray Studios in Windsor, England in January of 1992, Clapton is accompanied by Nathan East (bass), Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar), Ray Cooper (percussion), Steve Ferrone (drums), Chuck Leavell (keyboards) and Katie Kissoon and Tessa Niles on backing vocals. Song selections include ""Tears In Heaven"" (from the motion picture release ""Rush""), ""Running On Faith,"" ""Before You Accuse Me,"" a song by early musical inspiration Bo Diddley, and a new version of ""Layla."" Clapton also performs some new never-before-recorded material, including ""Lonely Stranger,"" a song which he wrote in Los Angeles in 1991 during the recording of the soundtrack for ""Rush"" and after the death of his son Conor, and ""The Circus Left Town,"" which is about the last night Clapton spent with Conor at the circus. ""MTV Unplugged"" with Eric Clapton introduces a new element into the series where artists will talk about the songs they perform. Throughout the special, MTV airs liner note style interview clips in

Épisode 2 - R&B Unplugged: Boyz II Men/Shanice/Joe Public

29 avril 1992

""MTV Unplugged"" presents the series' first ever R&B edition featuring Boyz II Men, Shanice and Joe Public. Teenage R&B sensation Shanice got her first record contract with A&M Records at the age of 11. As an eight-year-old child singer, she sang in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial with Ella Fitzgerald. Shanice performs ""I Love Your Smile."" Philadelphia R&B band Boyz II Men formed in 1988 at Philadelphia's High School Of Creative and Performing Arts. Band members Wayna ""Squirt"" Morris, Shawn ""Slim"" Stockman,"" Mike McCary and Nate ""Alexvanderpool"" Morris are proteges of Bell Biv DeVoe's Michael Bivens, who is the band's manager. Boyz II Men were honored with a Grammy this year for best R&B performance by a duo or group for their debut album, CooleyHighHarmony. Boyz II Men perform ""Motown Philly,"" ""Uuuh, Aaah,"" and ""Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday."" Buffalo, New York natives Joe Public are currently riding high on the success of their first release, the self-titled Joe Public. Band me

Épisode 3 - Pearl Jam

13 mai 1992

One of the hottest new bands to emerge out of music hot bed Seattle at the time of this taping, Pearl Jam was currently riding high on the success of their debut album Ten, which spawned the smash hit single ""Alive."" Taped at midnight at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in March of 1992, Pearl Jam band members Mike McCready (guitar), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), Eddie Vedder (vocals) and Dave Krusen (drums) perform ""Alive,"" ""State Of Love And Trust,"" ""Black,"" ""Jeremy,"" ""Even Flow"" and ""Porch."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""While it's impossible to catalogue all the memorable moments of the actual performance, there are four that must be mentioned. During 'Porch,' Eddie began scribbling on his arm in Black Marker. While this has now become a common sight for Pearl Jam fans, it was certainly a first for Unplugged. At one point, Eddie decided to return to his San Diego surf days by mounting a stool and surfing it, Superman-style, before the entire pyramid came crashin

Épisode 4 - Mariah Carey

20 mai 1992

Singer/songwriter Mariah Carey, known for her phenomenal vocal range, burst onto the music scene in 1990 with her debut album Mariah Carey, and went on to win two Grammy awards in 1991 for best new artist and best female pop vocal performance. Carey performs ""Vision Of Love,"" ""Someday,"" ""Emotions,"" ""Make It Happen,"" ""If It's Over,"" and the Jackson 5 song ""I'll Be There."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""To accompany Mariah's incredibly powerful vocals, she recruited the Saturday Night Live horn section, the late David Cole (of C & C Music Factory) on keyboards as well as a full gospel choir. It was a night that helped us mature-spreading successfully into more and more vocal genres without sacrificing the intimacy that is the cornerstone of the program."" Set List: Emotions If It's Over (written by Carey and Carole King) Someday Vision of Love Make It Happen I'll Be There (written by Bobby West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch, Berry Gordon, Jr.) Can't Let Go Featur

Épisode 5 - Paul Simon

3 juin 1992

MTV presented the planetary premiere of ""MTV Unplugged"" with Paul Simon. This marked the first time since the series' debut in 1990 that an episode of ""MTV Unplugged"" aired globally within a 24 hour time frame. The special presentation of ""MTV Unplugged"" with Paul Simon was taped at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York City in March of 1992. Backed up by the band members from his recently completed ""Born At The Right Time Tour,"" Simon performs classics and new material spanning his over two decade career. Song selections performed include ""Homeward Bound,"" ""Boy In The Bubble,"" ""Late In The Evening,"" ""Something So Right,"" ""Bridge Over Troubled Water,"" ""Mrs. Robinson,"" ""Still Crazy After All These Years,"" ""Graceland,"" ""Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard,"" and ""Born At The Right Time."" Band member credits go to Michael Brecker (saxophone), Chris Botti (trumpet), Steve Gadd (drums), Cyro Baptista (percussions), Mingo Araujo (percussions), John Selolwane (guitar), Ray Phiri (guitar), Ar

Épisode 6 - Queensrÿche

22 juillet 1992

"MTV Unplugged" taped an acoustic performance with Seattle power rockers Queenrÿche in Los Angeles in April of 1992. Queensrÿche band members Geoff Tate (vocals/keyboards), Chris DeGarmo (guitar/backing vocals), Michael Wilson (guitar), Eddie Jackson (bass/backing vocals) and Scott Rockenfield (drums) perform a medley of hits, including "I Will Remember," "The Killing Words," "Della Brown," "Scarborough Fair," and "The Lady Wore Black." An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book..."In a moment of strange synchronicity, Queensrÿche became the second Seattle-area band in three shows to cover 'Rockin' in the Free World.' Stranger still, Neil Young himself bypassed the song when he eventually recorded his own Unplugged. The most lasting memory of this taping is of the ease with which the band worked. Their relationship with both their vocal fans and the entire staff at MTV was both sincere and professional, even after technical problems forced them to run through four takes of 'Silent Lucidity.'"

Épisode 7 - John Mellencamp

12 août 1992

""MTV Unplugged"" presents a one-hour episode with beloved American rocker John Mellencamp. The program, which was taped in Los Angeles in April of 1992, features a medley of Mellencamp hits, past and present, including ""Love And Happiness,"" ""Paper In Fire,"" ""Check It Out,"" ""Rain On The Scarecrow,"" ""Jackie Brown,"" ""Small Town,"" ""Minutes To Memories,"" ""Big Daddy,"" and ""Pink Houses,"" as well as the Bob Dylan song ""All Along The Watch Tower."" Mellencamp, who was just wrapping up a worldwide concert tour at the time of the taping, was accompanied by touring band members Mike Wanchic (guitar), Kenny Aronoff (drums), Toby Myers (bass), David Grissom (guitar), John Cascella (accordion), Lisa Germano (fiddle) and Pat Peterson and Jenny Douglas-McRae (background vocals). An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""The night before the Mellencamp Unplugged, John decided to carve 'F..K fascism' into his guitar. Because we've stated over and over that the purpose of the show is to showcase the songs a

Épisode 8 - Annie Lennox

21 septembre 1992

""MTV Unplugged"" presents an episode with the soulful chanteuse Annie Lennox. The program which was taped at the Montreux Jazz Festival features hit songs from both past and present including ""Here Comes The Rain Again,"" ""Why,"" ""You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart,"" and ""Walking On Broken Glass."" Lennox is accompanied by Steve Lipson (guitar), Peter-John Vetesse (keyboards), John Giblin (bass), and Neil Conti (drums). An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Annie sounded beautiful. Everything else was a disaster. We had decided to tape this show at the opening of the Montreux Jazz Festival. The venue was a casino and the drinks were flowing freely. To make matters worse, the Swiss crowd had paid to see a concert, not a television show. What they wanted--besides for the show to proceed without the breaks needed for taping-- was the producer's head on a stick."" Set List: It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back) (Written by Lennox and Dave Stewart) Little Bird/Walking on Broken Glass C

Épisode 9 - Eurythmics

9 octobre 1992

Eurythmics the British synth pop contemporaries performed their Unplugged at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland. It was filmed July 5th 1992. Recorded 7/5/1992 at Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux Switzerland. Set List: 01. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) 02. Here comes The rain 03. Personal Jesus 04. Irresponsible Hate Anthem 05. Reflecting God 06. Love Is a Stranger 07. Revolution In The Summertime

Épisode 10 - Bruce Springsteen: Plugged

11 novembre 1992

Bruce Springsteen made a rare television appearance when he performed on MTV in November of 1992 in his first-ever televised concert performance. The Springsteen performance, which was taped in Los Angeles in September of 1992 while he was there for his World Tour, features ninety electrifying minutes of no-holds-barred rock n' roll with Springsteen and his touring band members. Springsteen and his band perform material spanning the early days through the latest hit albums Lucky Town and Human Touch. Song selections include ""Better Days,"" ""Human Touch,"" Light Of Day,"" ""Glory Days,"" and ""Thunder Road."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book... ""By the time we got the phone call, everything had been set. The taping was going to take place in Los Angeles. We were doing Bruce Springsteen Unplugged. It was a dream come true. And then the call came. His new band hadn't rehearsed enough in the acoustic format, so the show would have to be electric.

Épisode 1 - Roxette

13 février 1993

Roxette was the first non English speaking band, that was invited to play at MTV Unplugged. They recorded their show in Sweden early in 1993. They played at the Stockholm Circus. Set list: 01. The Look 02. Queen Of Rain 03. Hotblooded 04. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Loved You) 05. It Must Have Been Love 06. Fingertips 07. Heart Of Gold 08. Church Of Your Heart 09. Listen To Your Heart 10. Here Comes The Weekend 11. Joyride 12. So You Wanna Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star 13. Watercolours In The Rain [Originally Unaired] 14. Cry [originally Unaired]

Épisode 2 - Arrested Development

31 mars 1993

One of the hottest and most original bands on the rap music scene, Arrested Development, performs ""unplugged"" yet electrifying in a set of songs off their debut multi platinum album, 3 Years,5 Months and Two Days I The Life Of... The songs are linked together with dance pieces and short stories narrated by Speech, Headliner, and Oje (""O.J.""), Arrested Development's spiritual adviser and group elder. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Between songs there were spoken word and dance performances, and at one point, during the group's spiritually charged 'Raining Revolution,' the stage was littered with umbrellas. Arrested Development had always referred to their shows not as concerts but as 'celebrations'; this theatrical performance allowed us finally to understand why."" Set List: Give a Man a Fish The Gettin' Natural Raining Revolution Fishin' 4 Religion Mama's Always on Stage U Mr. Wendel People Everyday Featuring: Arrested Development: Todd ""Speech"" T

Épisode 3 - Neil Young

3 avril 1993

MTV devotes an episode of its acoustic music series, "MTV Unplugged," to one of rock's most innovative and eclectic artists, Neil Young. The special captures Neil Young live in concert, equipped with acoustic guitar and harmonica stand, and supported by longtime partners Frank (Pancho) Sampedro on keyboards, and Ben Keith on also sax. Young's performance includes a medley from his Freedom album, the 1970 title track "After The Goldrush," and the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classic, "Ohio," about the Kent State University killings.

Épisode 4 - Denis Leary

13 avril 1993

Comedian Denis Leary, one of the hottest comics of the nineties, unplugged his unique comedic style at a studio in Los Angeles for the first-ever music/comedy edition of the series. Leary combines original comic material with music to deliver selections from his January '93 album release No Cure for Cancer. Songs include ""Life's Gonna Suck When You Grow Up,"" ""Elvis and I,"" ""The Kennedys,"" ""Immigrant Song,"" ""Love Boat"" and ""The Man in My Little Girl's Life."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book... ""Besides the biting commentary, Denis also arranged a short parody that sounded like a bunch of R.E.M. songs thrown together. The only problem was that the show's breakout moment-- a cheerful little tune called 'Asshole'-- could only be shown on the network after 11:00 p.m. So if you ever tune in for a repeat performance, tune in late."" Set List: Is She Really Going Out With Him? (Written by Joe Jackson) 9 a.m. Love Boat Immigrant Song (Written by Robert Plant and Jimmy page) T

Épisode 5 - k.d. lang

28 avril 1993

""MTV Unplugged"" presents Canadian-born singer/guitarist k.d. lang for an acoustic performance at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. lang performs such hits as ""Constant Craving"" off of her Ingenue album in addition to ""Save Me,"" ""Season of Hollow Soul,"" ""Wash Me Clean,"" and more. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""I actually like the concept of Unplugged because it really cuts to the quick. I think it really establishes musicianship, which in today's scene gets obscured, and I think that MTV is doing a service to the young viewers by providing this vehicle."" Set List: Save Me The Mind of Love Still Thrives This Love Miss Chatelaine Season of Hollow Soul So it Shall Be Outside Myself Wash Me Clean Constant Craving Black Coffee (Written by Webster and Burke) Crying (Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson) So in Love (Written by Cole Porter) Barefoot Featuring: k.d. lang - vocals Ben Mink - musical director, string arrangements

Épisode 6 - Rod Stewart

5 mai 1993

Veteran British rocker and multi-platinum superstar Rod Stewart makes his first ever appearance on ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in Los Angeles in February of 1993, Stewart reunites with Faces partner Ron Wood for a portion of his riveting ninety minute acoustic performance. This marks the first time in nearly twenty years that Stewart and Wood performed together. Stewart performs a medley of classics from his early years, as well as selected tracks from his most recent solo album, Vagabond Heart. Song selections performed by Stewart with Wood include ""Reason To Believe,"" ""Every Picture Tells A Story,"" ""Maggie May,"" ""People Get Ready,"" ""Mandolin Wind,"" and ""Stay With Me."" Stewart's solo renditions include ""Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright),"" ""Hot Legs,"" ""Handbags & Gladrags,"" ""Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?,"" ""Tom Traubert's Blues,"" and ""We're Havin' A Party."" A 16-piece string section accompanies Stewart on selected songs. The band is comprised of Rod Stewart (vocals & banjo),

Épisode 7 - Uptown Unplugged

31 mai 1993

""MTV Unplugged"" presents an Uptown Records edition with R&B artists Mary J. Blige, Christopher Williams, Father MC, Heavy D And Jodeci. Mary J. Blige -- Solo artist Mary J. Blige exploded onto the music scene in 1992 with her debut album What's The 411? and hit single ""Real Love."" Heavily influenced by the soul of the 60's and 70's, Blige redefines R&B music by bringing in her own special blend of hip hop and soul. Blige performs ""Real Love"" and ""Sweet Thing."" Christopher Williams/Father MC -- New York powerhouse vocalist Christopher Williams entered the music scene in the mid-Eighties with his debut album Adventures In Paradise, and hit singles ""Talk To Myself"" and ""Promises."" Williams contributed the No. 1 gold single ""Dreamin'"" to the movie soundtrack of New Jack City, in which he also made his acting debut. Williams, who is the nephew of the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, is currently riding high on the success of his sizzling debut album for Uptown, Changes. New York rapper Father MC

Épisode 8 - 10,000 Maniacs

1 juin 1993

""MTV Unplugged"" presents the ethereal folk-rock sound of 10,000 Maniacs. The band began performing around upstate New York in the early '80s, incorporating English rock and island rhythm influences with elements of country, bluegrass and folk. In 1985, 10,000 Maniacs released The Wishing Chair, one of the year's most critically-lauded releases with special acclaim going to lyricist/singer Natalie Merchant. This was followed by the 1987 platinum release In My Tribe, which brought the group an international mass audience, and the 1989 album Blind Man's Zoo. 10,000 Maniacs is comprised of Natalie Merchant (lead vocals), Jerome Augustyniak (drums), Robert Buck (guitar), Dennis Drew (Keyboards) and Steven Gustafson (bass). Their ""Unplugged"" selections include ""These Are Days,"" ""Candy Everybody Wants,"" ""Dallas"" (with David Byrne), ""Like The Weather,"" and ""What's The Matter Here."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Natalie actually cut her hair for the show. At rehearsals she had long

Épisode 9 - Soul Asylum

2 juin 1993

One of the hottest rock 'n' roll bands on today's music scene, Minneapolis natives Soul Asylum make their memorable debut on ""MTV Unplugged"" in June. The band, who began writing and performing together in the early '80s, entered the studio for the first time in 1983 to record their debut EP, Say What You Will. In 1986, they went on to release their critically acclaimed full-length debut album, Made To Be Broken. Non-stop touring over the years has brought them national attention, and prompted the Village Voice to call them the ""Best Live Band In America."" The band's latest album, Grave Dancers Union, has brought Soul Asylum out on the road again for a U.S. club tour and a trip to Europe. Their ""Unplugged"" song selections include ""Runaway Train,"" ""Black Gold,"" ""Somebody To Shove,"" ""Without A Trace,"" and ""Get On Out."" One of the program highlights is the band's performance of ""To Sir With Love"" accompanied by British pop star Lulu. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book... ""Still, despit

Épisode 10 - Midnight Oil

3 juin 1993

""MTV Unplugged"" presents an acoustic performance with veteran Australian band, Midnight Oil. Known for their explosive live performances and indelible relationship between music and politics, the band gained superstar status with their 1982 hit, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 which spawned the hit singles ""U.S. Forces"" and ""Power and the Passion."" By 1986, the band had addressed many of the most important issues of the century, including the arms race, the danger of nuclear conflict, and the environment. In 1987, The Oils tackled the plight of Australian Aborigines with the release Diesel and Dust, which included the band's first international hit,""Beds Are Burning."" This was followed by the enormously successful Blue Sky Mining in 1989, and their incendiary live album, the 1992 release Scream In Blue. Midnight Oil is currently on tour with their latest album, Earth And Sun And Moon. The album's first official release, ""Truganini,"" is about a tragic historical figure, who by 1873, was t

Épisode 11 - Boom Crash Opera

9 juin 1993

Épisode 12 - Spoken Word I

28 juillet 1993

MTV presents the first ever ""Spoken Word"" edition of ""MTV Unplugged."" The program showcased the work of some of the hottest spoken word artists who performed their own work in an intimate coffee house setting. Also featured in this program was a performance by the master of the spoken word himself: Henry Rollins: Following was the artist line-up: 99 (""Burns""), Maggie Estep (""The Stupid Jerk I'm Obsessed With""), Barry Yourgrau (""Helium""), Reg E. Gaines (""Please Don't Take My Air Jordans""), Reg E. Gaines/Maggie Estep duet (""Using Me For Sex""), Bob Holman (""Welcome To The United State Of Poetry""), Edwin Torres (""Peesacho""), and Henry Rollins (""Ode To MTV Unplugged""). An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book... ""This was one of our proudest moments. The spoken word show, the brainchild of co-creator Robert Small, was, at its purest, the embodiment of what we had always wanted to accomplish with Unplugged. It spoke to the audience on the most basic level. It was also a challenge in terms of p

Épisode 13 - Duran Duran

13 novembre 1993

Duran Duran Recorded 11/17/93 at Sony Music Studios - New York City Duran, Duran, the premiere band of the video generation, make an appearance on ""MTV Unplugged."" Taped in New York City in November of 1993, band memers Simon Le Bon (lead vocals), Nick Rhodes (keyboards), John Taylor (bass) and Warren Cuccurullo (guitar) perform selections off their ninth album, simply titled Duran Duran. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""The band was extremely excited about the details of this show. If anyone doubts this, consider the orange set and the gold angels. The group had asked for the two heavenly creatures, but the request turned out to be almost impossible to fulfill. Finally, after we had all but given up on the concept, a studio worker announced that he'd just been across the street to a new space, designed as a party venue. 'They've got a couple of angels over there,' he said, 'but they're pretty nice. I don't think they'd rent them. Besides, they're white.' Minutes later we we

Épisode 14 - Nirvana

14 décembre 1993

MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by the American grunge band Nirvana. It features an acoustic performance taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993 for the television series MTV Unplugged. The show was directed by Beth McCarthy and first aired on the cable television network MTV on December 14, 1993. As opposed to traditional practice on the television series, Nirvana played a setlist composed of mainly lesser-known material and cover versions of songs by The Vaselines, David Bowie, Meat Puppets (during which they were joined by two members of the group onstage) and Lead Belly. MTV Unplugged in New York was the first Nirvana album released in the wake of the April 1994 suicide of singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has become the group's most successful posthumous release, selling five million copies in America by 1997. It also won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1996. The performance was released on DVD in 2007.

Épisode 1 - Stone Temple Pilots

2 février 1994

Stone Temple Pilots, the hard rock sensation based south of Los Angeles, taped a performance for MTV Unplugged in New York City in November of 1993. Band members Weiland (vocals), Robert DeLeo (bass), Dean DeLeo (guitars) and Eric Kretz (drums) perform a rockin' acoustic set featuring tracks off their debut album Core. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...'Easily our most surreal set....'They had these stools, which is such a typical thing,' says Weiland. 'Everyone always brings out stools to do their acoustic thing. I said, 'Man, I ain't gonna sit on a stool. It's not my gig. It's stupid. Bring us some chairs to sit in. How about a rocking chair?' Set List: Crackerman Creep Andy Warhol (written by David Bowie) Plush Big Empty Sin Wicked Garden Sex Type Thing

Épisode 2 - Tony Bennett

1 juin 1994

Tony Bennett, the legendary pop stylist, taped a performance for ""MTV Unplugged"" in April 1994. The perennial favorite sang hits from what he called the ""Great American Song Book."" In front of an intimate audience, Bennett performed such songs as ""It Had To Be You,"" ""The Girl I Love,"" ""Steppin' Out"" and ""I Left My Heart in San Francisco."" Bennett was joined by singer k.d. Lang for ""Moon Glow,"" and by singer Elvis Costello for ""They Can't Take That Away From Me."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book....""While the Tony Bennett Unplugged seems to have come out of left field, there were warning signs. Tony had appeared on ""Letterman,"" ""The Simpsons,"" and even ""The Video Music Awards"" (with the Red Hot Chili Peppers) in an effort to bring his music to a younger audience. The clincher, though, was his appearance on ""Conan O'Brien."" When Conan asked Tony to what he attributed his newfound hip status, Tony simply replied, 'Hey, I've been unplugged all my life.'"" Set List: Old Devil Moon (w

Épisode 3 - Spoken Word II

21 juin 1994

Continuing in the wake of the first ""Spoken Word"" performance on MTV Unplugged comes ""Spoken Word II & III."" These two shows were taped in New York in April of 1994. Returning from the first Spoken Word show is poet/performer Maggie Estep, this time performing ""Sex Goddess Of The Western Hemisphere."" New artists featured include Toby Huss (""Reverend Tex Stoveheadbottom""), John S. Hall (""Let's Have Sex""), Danny Hoch (""Who Am I Really/Revolution Ain't No X Cap"") and Paul Beatty (""Ol' Yeller Dreams Of Days When We Wasn't Just Whistlin' Dixie""). Established poets Maxx Blagg, Jim Carroll and Gil Scott-Heron, along with rap artist MC Lyte and monologuist Eric Bogosian also perform. Spoken Word II Open Letter to My Biological Father [MC Lyte] Go to Hell [Toby Huss] Choices [Bahiyyih Maroon] The Doctor [Eric Bogosian] Car Poem [Matthew Courtney] Chopped Off Arm [Hal Sirowitz] Work for Peace [Gil Scott-Heron with Brother Larry McDonald] This Is Not an Angry Poem [Wanda Phip

Épisode 4 - Inside the Spoken Word

22 juin 1994

This episode takes the viewer behind the production of the two previous episodes. Recorded while the production of Spoken Word III and Spoken Word II

Épisode 5 - Spoken Word III

28 juin 1994

Continuing in the wake of the first ""Spoken Word"" performance on MTV Unplugged comes ""Spoken Word II & III."" These two shows were taped in New York in April of 1994. Returning from the first Spoken Word show is poet/performer Maggie Estep, this time performing ""Sex Goddess Of The Western Hemisphere."" New artists featured include Toby Huss (""Reverend Tex Stoveheadbottom""), John S. Hall (""Let's Have Sex""), Danny Hoch (""Who Am I Really/Revolution Ain't No X Cap"") and Paul Beatty (""Ol' Yeller Dreams Of Days When We Wasn't Just Whistlin' Dixie""). Established poets Maxx Blagg, Jim Carroll and Gil Scott-Heron, along with rap artist MC Lyte and monologuist Eric Bogosian also perform. Spoken Word III From Here to Maternity [Max Blagg] Revolution Ain't No X Cap [Danny Hoch] Sex Goddess of the Western Hemisphere [Maggie Estep] 8 Fragments for Kurt Cobain [Jim Carrol] Let's Have Sex [John S. Hall] Old Yeller Dreams of Days when They Wasn't Just Whistling Dixie [Paul Beatty] Featurin

Épisode 6 - Lenny Kravitz

12 juillet 1994

Multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician Lenny Kravitz taped this Unplugged special for MTV in April of 1994. Kravitz performs material from his latest release Are You Gonna Go My Way and his previous album, Mama Said. Selections included ""Are You Gonna Go My Way,"" ""Let Love Rule,"" ""Always on the Run"" and ""Believe."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""An amazing show that had many standout moments. Lenny's idea was to reinvent his songs by bringing them back to their ultimate influences. For his blues interpretation of 'Are You Gonna Go My Way,' he even had plans to duet with John Lee Hooker. Although that pairing turned out not to be feasible, he did pull off an amazing moment. Without the audience knowing it, we seated an entire Brooklyn-based gospel choir in with the crowd. At the show's finale, the entire group rose to their feet and began singing with Lenny."" Set List: Are You Gonna Go My Way? Believe Flowers for Zoe Rosemary Sister Just Be a Woman Alway

Épisode 7 - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

29 septembre 1994

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are a latin-rock band from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Recorded in Miami at 9/29/1994. Set List: 01. El Leon Santillan 02. Siguiendo la Luna 03. Desapariciones 04. El Genio del Dub 05. El Satanico Dr. Cadillac 06. 5 Centenario 07. Matador (MTV UNPLUGGED) 08. Sopa de Caracol 09. Megamix

Épisode 8 - Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded

12 octobre 1994

This one-time reunion of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page (formerly of Led Zeppelin) features performances from locations in London, Morocco and Wales taped in August of 1994. Plant and Page present vital, re-worked versions of Led Zeppelin songs, along with new Page/Plant material, in both "Unplugged" style acoustic and electric blues settings. Set List: No Quarter Thank You The Battle of Evermore Gallows Pole Nobody's Fault But Mine City Don't Cry The Truth Explodes (formerly known as "Yallah") Wah Wah When the Levee Breaks Wonderful One Since I've Been Loving You The Rain Song That's the Way Four Sticks Friends Kashmir Featuring: Robert Plant - vocals Jimmy Page - acoustic & electric guitar/mandolin Charlie Jones - bass/percussion Michael Lee - drums/percussion Porl Thompson - guitar/banjo Najma Atkhtar - vocals Jim Sutherland - mandolin/bodbran Nigel Eaton - hurdy gurdy Ed Shearmur - Hammond organ & string

Épisode 9 - Phil Collins

21 octobre 1994

On October 21, 1994 Phil Collins Unplugged aired. Because of his diminishing popularity in the U.S. it only aired in Europe.

Épisode 10 - Björk

7 novembre 1994

The extrovert singer and songwriter from Iceland performs at MTV Unplugged in 1994. This session is peformed in NYC. Set list: 01. Human Behaviour 02. One Day 03. Come To Me 04. Big Time Sensuality 05. Aeroplane 06. Like Someone In Love 07. Crying 08. The Anchor Song 09. Violently Happy

Épisode 11 - Bob Dylan

14 décembre 1994

Bob Dylan Recorded 11/17/94 and 11/18/94 at Sony Music Studios - New York City After coming off of a brilliant performance at Woodstock II, Bob Dylan returned to his folk roots and pulled off a natural and seamless ""MTV Unplugged"" performance. Taping the show over the course of two days, Dylan played such well-known hits as ""Like A Rolling Stone,"" ""The Times They Are A'Changin,"" and ""Knockin' On Heaven's Door"" while dipping into the Dylan playlist for ""Tombstone Blues,"" ""With God On Our Side"" and ""Everything Is Broken."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""We taped on two nights and he rose to the occasion-- even ushering out 'Desolation Row' for the first time in years. The first night he chose a selection of his most obscure songs. The second night he played the hits. For both evenings, however, he seemed to be reinventing the songs on the spot-- almost as if he was rewriting them. The only exceptions were the very straightforward versions of two beautiful but lesser-known tun

Épisode 1 - Melissa Etheridge

21 mars 1995

One of the highlights of this presentation of ""MTV Unplugged"" with Grammy award-winning artist Melissa Etheridge is a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen who joins Etheridge for one song. The two perform Springsteen's ""Thunder Road."" Alone on stage with her acoustic guitar, Etheridge rocks the house with a medley of her material, past and present, including her hit single ""Come To My Window,"" which garnered Etheridge a Grammy at the 37th annual Grammy Awards for best female rock vocalist. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book....""Before any taping, it's important to sit down with an artist and determine just what they hope to accomplish with their set....For Melissa's summit, it was one power lunch - if you can call eating at the MTV cafeteria a power lunch. We simply got our trays, stood in line, and then hashed out all the details at a school lunchroom-style table. We knew then just how unpretentious her Unplugged would end up being."" Set List: Come to My Window Ain't It H

Épisode 2 - Hole

17 avril 1995

Hole is comprised of frontwoman/guitarist Courtney Love, guitarist Eric Erlandson, bassist Melissa auf der Maur and drummer Patty Schemel. Hole's second LP Live Through This, was one of the most critically acclaimed releases of 1994. For their debut performance on ""MTV Unplugged,"" Hole's set list includes ""Miss World,"" ""Drown Soda,"" ""He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss),"" ""Doll Parts,"" and ""Softer, Softest."" ""MTV Unplugged"" with Hole was taped at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in New York City in February of 1995. An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Offstage, however, preparation was smoother than anyone could have hoped. During rehearsals, Courtney and Madonna (who originally tried to enlist Hole for her record label, Maverick) met for the first time. Not to mention the added dimension of having Drew Barrymore (who dates Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson) and her friend Patricia Arquette in the studio for the taping. It was the most Hollywood presence we'd had since Al Pacino."" Set Li

Épisode 3 - Inside Unplugged

18 avril 1995

Épisode 4 - The Cranberries

18 avril 1995

Since their 1993 debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, the Irish quartet, the Cranberries, have been captivating audiences with their unique sound. The band is comprised of frontwoman/lyricist Dolores O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan, and drummer Feargal Lawler. For their debut performance on ""MTV Unplugged,"" The Cranberries performed material off their debut album and latest release No Need To Argue. Song selections included ""Dreaming My Dreams,"" ""Ode To My Family,"" ""Linger,"" Empty"" and ""Zombie."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""The strength of The Cranberries is firmly rooted in the power of Dolores O'Riordan's voice. It is an instrument that can be beautiful and whisper-soft at one moment and then suddenly have the piercing power of a bagpipe. Unplugged was therefore an excellent setting for the band and a very special opportunity to hear a voice with so much range in an intimate setting. A string section comprised of violins and guita

Épisode 5 - Live

19 avril 1995

Live is a four man band comprised of Ed Kowalczyk on vocals, guitarist Chad Taylor, drummer Chad Gracey and bassist Patrick Dahlheimer. Their debut release Mental Jewelry spawned the hit single ”Operation Spirit.” This was followed two years later with their second and latest album Throwing Copper. Live has toured the U.S. extensively and performed in Europe and Brazil. They also performed at Woodstock '94. For their debut performance on ”MTV Unplugged,” Live performed ”Operation Spirit,” ”Selling The Drama,” ”All Over You,” ”Beauty Of Grey,” ”I Alone,” ”Supernatural,” ”Lightning Crashes,” ”White Discussion,” and ”TBD.” An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...”Like the Pearl Jam show, at the time of this booking, Live was still considered to be a risk. Musically, the night confirmed our belief that this band was going to be huge. Possibly a coincidence, but about a week after the show aired, Live went to No. 1.”

Épisode 6 - Sheryl Crow

20 avril 1995

""MTV Unplugged,"" the acclaimed acoustic music series, presents a performance with triple Grammy award-winning artist Sheryl Crow. The program was taped at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in New York City in February of 1995. Crow performed material from her debut album Tuesday Night Music Club, including her Grammy award-winning single ""All I Wanna Do,"" which garnered her two awards at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony for record of the year and best female pop vocal. Crow received a third Grammy for best new artist. Among the other song selections Crow performed for her ""MTV Unplugged"" performance are ""Leaving Las Vegas,"" ""Strong Enough"" and ""Run Baby Run."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""Sheryl's approach to Unplugged was informal and, as always, this helped make the show a very successful one. She really mixed things up, even covering 'D'yer Mak'er' by Led Zeppelin. She was also in good humor and not the least bit self-conscious. She played accordian on her latest hit,

Épisode 7 - Charly Garcia

4 mai 1995

Épisode 8 - Herbert Grönemeyer

15 mai 1995

Épisode 9 - Cafe Tacvba

17 juin 1995

The most notorious Mexican alternative rock group, MTV Unplugged album recorded in 1995. Cafe Tacvba, was the first Latin rock group to ever record an MTV Unplugged series.

Épisode 10 - Kiss

31 octobre 1995

Taped at the Sony Music Studios in New York City in the summer of 1995, KISS fans will have a unique opportunity to see rock n' roll's foremost glitter rock band perform in an acoustic setting, without their trademark make-up, costumes and sideshow antics. This performance marks the first time all four original band members have performed together in fifteen years. The first half of the program features the four current members of the band: original band members Gene Simmons (lead vocals/bass) and Paul Stanley (lead vocals; rhythm guitar) performing along with newer members Bruce Kulick (lead guitar/vocals) and Eric Singer (drums/vocals). The two remaining original band members, Ace Frehley (guitar/vocals) and Peter Criss (drums/vocals), join KISS for an historic reunion in the second half of the program. KISS performs material spanning their 20 year career in rock n' roll. Songs include ""Goin' Blind,"" ""Rock N' Roll All Nite,"" ""Plaster Caster,"" ""Every Time I Look At You,"" ""I Still Love

Épisode 11 - Chris Isaak

23 novembre 1995

Taped at the Sony Music Studios in New York in the summer of 1995, Isaak performs material off his latest release, Forever Blue, as well as earlier work spanning his ten-year plus career. Song selections include Isaak's mega hit ""Wicked Game,"" from the 1989 album Heart-Shaped World, ""Dancin',"" ""You Took My Heart,"" ""Wrong To Love You,"" ""Lie To Me,"" ""Blue Days, Black Nights,"" ""Two Hearts,"" and ""Blue Hotel."" From Forever Blue, Isaak performs ""Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing,"" ""Go Walking Down There,"" ""Somebody's Crying,"" and ""Goin' Nowhere."" Chris Isaak is backed up by band members Kenney Dale Johnson (drums, vocals), Rowland Salley (bass, vocals), Frank Martin (Hammond B3), Hershel Yatovitz (guitar) and Johnny Reno (sax, vocals). Set List: Dancin' You Took My Heart Wicked Game Wrong To Love You Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing Go Walking Down There Somebody's Crying Lie To Me Blue Days, Black Nights (written by Buddy Holly) Two Hearts Goin' Nowhere Blue Hotel Featur

Épisode 12 - Los Tres

14 septembre 1995

Épisode 1 - Hootie and the Blowfish

22 avril 1996

""MTV Unplugged"" presents an acoustic performance by the grammy award winning Hootie & the Blowfish. These former University of South Carolina students head back to their college alma mater to perform . Accompanied by a string quartet, Hootie & Co. perform such hits as ""Let Her Cry,"" ""Hold My Hand,"" ""Sad Caper,"" and ""Running From An Angel."" Set List: Sad Caper Running From An Angel She Crawls Away The Earth Stopped Cold At Dawn Gravity Of The Situation I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You Let Her Cry So Strange Hold My Hand Featuring: Hootie & the Blowfish Mark Bryan - guitar, mandolin, piano & vocals Dean Felber - bass, vocals Darius Rucker - guitar, vocals Jim ""Soni"" Sonefeld - drums, percussion, piano & vocals String Quartet: Lili Haydn Dan Cook Brantley Smith Bob Rieve Recorded at The Horshoe - Columbia, South Carolina 4/19/96

Épisode 2 - Illya Kuryaki & The Valderrama

21 mai 1996

Épisode 3 - Alice in Chains

28 mai 1996

Full Setlist: Nutshell Brother No Excuses Sludge Factory Down In A Hole Angry Chair (Unaired) Rooster Got Me Wrong Heaven Beside You Would? Frogs (Unaired) Over Now The Killer Is Me (Unaired)

Épisode 4 - Seal

4 juin 1996

"MTV Unplugged", the acclaimed acoustic music series, presents a one-hour acoustic performance with internationally renowned solo artist Seal. Taped in April of 1996 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, Seal performs work from his two albums, both entitled Seal. Song selections include: "Prayer for the Dying", "Crazy", "Kiss From A Rose", "Deep Water" and "Don't Cry." Set List: Stone Free Prayer For the Dying Future Love Paradise Blues In Me Quicksand Crazy Kiss From A Rose Violet Deep Water Don't Cry Featuring: Seal - vocals Chris Bruce - guitar Reggie Hamilton - bass Earl Harvin - drums Jamie Muhoberac - keyboards with special guest Jon Hassell Recorded 4/9/96 at Brooklyn Academy of Music - Brooklyn, NY

Épisode 5 - Soda Stereo

12 juin 1996

Soda Stereo was one of the most famous Argentinean pop/rock band of the '80s and early '90s. This performance isn't the usual Unplugged session, because some parts weren't accustical, they were electonical. So this was only a part Unplugged session. This performance is named as Comfort y música para volar: Unplugged. Recorded: 3/12/1996 in Miami Set List: 01. Un misil en mi placard 02. Pasos 03. Zoom 04. Cuando pase el temblor 05. En la ciudad de la furia 06. Entre canibales 07. Angel electrico 08. Te para 3 09. Ella uso mi cabeza como un revolver 10. Genesis

Épisode 6 - Tori Amos

25 juin 1996

"MTV Unplugged". the acclaimed acoustic music series, will present a one-hour acoustic performance with one of today's most talented solo artists - Tori Amos. Taped at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in New York in April of 1996, Tori performs material off her latest release Boys For Pele, as well as work from previous albums. Song selections include: "Blood Roses", "Silent All These Years", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught A Light Sneeze", "Icicle", "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", "Hey Jupiter" and "Voodoo." Amos, who plays harpsichord and piano, is accompanied on several numbers by guitarist, Steve Caton. Set List: Blood Roses Cornflake Girl Silent All These Years Icicle Caught A Light Sneeze Somewhere Over the Rainbow Hey Jupiter Voodoo Featuring: Tori Amos - vocals, piano, harpsichord Steve Caton - guitar Recorded April 11, 1996 at Brooklyn Academy of Music - Brooklyn, NY

Épisode 7 - Oasis

23 août 1996

Oasis were due to tape the show at the Royal Festival Hall on August 23, 1996, when lead singer Liam Gallagher pulled out at the last minute, citing a sore throat. The band performed despite this, with songwriter and guitarist Noel Gallagher handling the vocals. Liam watched the performance and heckled the group from the balcony. The performance has never been officially released.

Épisode 8 - George Michael

11 octobre 1996

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 B.

Épisode 9 - CHAGE and ASKA

12 octobre 1996

Épisode 10 - La Maldita Vecindad

5 novembre 1996

This is a great music group form Mexico whose music is a mixture of punk, rap, ska, funk, and Latin. Eleven years after their founding they perform their Unplugged session in October 1996. Recorded: 10/12/1996 in Miami, MTV studios. Set List: 01. Mojado 02. Pachuco 03. El Cocodrilo 04. Esta Tarde Vi Llover 05. Un Poco De Sangre 06. Ojos Negros 07. El Barzon 08. Apanon 09. Salta Pa Tras 10. Un Gran Circo 11. Morenaza 12. Humbala 13. El Tiezo Y La Negra Soledad 14. Rafael 15. Solin 16. Don Palabras 17. Tono 18. Supermercado 19. Pata De Perro

Épisode 1 - Maxwell

15 juin 1997

Maxwell performs his famous R&B and neo-soul songs for this unplugged session in New York. He clashed with his label about the release of an album of this event, so only an EP was released. Recorded in New York 6/15/1997 Set List: 1. Suite Urban Theme [the Hush] 2. Mello: Sumthin [the Hush] 3. Lady Suite 4. This Woman's Work 5. Whenever Wherever Whatever 6. Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) 7. Gotta Get: Closer 8. Now 9. Embrialess

Épisode 2 - The Wallflowers

1 juillet 1997

This session was filmed in Brooklyn Studios in New York City in May 1997. Recorded: New York City, May 1997, USA Set List: 01. Three Marlenas 02. One Headlight 03. Bleeders 04. Angel on my Bike 05. 6th Avenue Heartache

Épisode 3 - Fiona Apple

29 juillet 1997

Fiona Apple performed for MTV Unplugged as part of her Extraordinary Machine tour.

Épisode 4 - Jewel

10 août 1997

This concert was performed on 1997-06-24 in the Brooklyn Academy, NYC. Although this was an Unplugged concert, Jewel used several amplifier to boost up her voice. It's unclear if her voice only got boosted like the Unplugged concert would prescribe or was manipulated. Recorded: 1997-06-24 in the Brooklyn Academy in NYC. Set List: 01. Satellite 02. Boy needs a bike 03. You Were Meant for Me 04. Foolish Games 05. Who Will Save Your Soul 06. Last Dance Rodeo 07. Fragile Flame 08. Passing Time 09. Too Darn Hot 10. Angel Standing By

Épisode 5 - Blackstreet

3 septembre 1997

An intimate performance with R & B sensations Blackstreet for the acclaimed Unplugged series was recorded in Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Set list: 01. No Diggity 02. Don't Leave me 03. Another Level 04. Fix 05. Good Lovin' 06. Never Gonna Let You Go

Épisode 6 - Santa Sabina

29 octobre 1997

This Mexican rock gorup originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco perfomes this season of MTV Unplugged. Recorded: 2nd april 1997 at the Miami Broadcast Center, Miami, Florida. Set List: 01. Miedo 02. La Garra (Lucy Y Fer) 03. Que Te Paso 04. Estando Aqui No Estoy 05. Los Peces del Viento 06. Simbolos 07. Lamento 08. Labios Mojados 09. Babel 10. Olvido 11. Nos Queremos Morir 12. El Angel 13. Azul Casi Morado 14. Palomazo

Épisode 7 - Luis Alberto Spinetta

5 novembre 1997

Épisode 8 - Aterciopelados

10 novembre 1997

The Colombian band Aterciopelados perform their Unplugged in Miami. The famous "Latin explosion" while evident on the dance scene, has yet to cross over to America's rock and pop fans Recorded 9/7/1997 in Miami. Set List: 1. Pipa de la Paz 2. Ya Yo No 3. Menos Mal 4. El Album 5. A eme O 6. Amortiguador

Épisode 9 - Erykah Badu

18 novembre 1997

Badu sings of love lost, love unrequited, and of a womanish life still under construction (in search of her mothers' gardens no doubt). Basically she performs songs from her albums Mama's Gun and Baduiszm.

Épisode 10 - Babyface & Friends

21 novembre 1997

Babyface usually produces and writes songs for other people like Whitney Houston or Boyz II Men. For this event he performs this songs by himself. He got himself some serious help though with Eric Clapton andStevie Wonder. They bring a complete new side up to all those songs they perform at this event. Recorded: In New York City 10/18/1997 Set List: 01. Change The World 02. Talk To Me 03. Whip Appeal 04. Breathe Again 05. Exhale (Shoop Shoop) 06. I'll Make Love To You 07. End Of The Road 08. I Care About You 09. The Day (That You Gave Me A Son) 10. Gone Too Soon 11. How Come, How Long

Épisode 11 - Bryan Adams

28 novembre 1997

Bryan Adams performed at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City at September 26th, 1997. Besides some other musicians, Bryan Adams is supported by the students of the Juilliard school of music. Recorded: Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City at September 26th, 1997. Set List: 01. Summer of '69 02. Back to You 03. Cuts Like a Knife 04. I'm Ready 05. Fits Ya Good 06. When You Love Someone 07. 18 Til I Die 08. I Think About You 09. If Ya Wanna Be Bad (Ya Gotta Be Good) 10. The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is... 11. A Little Love 12. Heaven 13. I'll Always Be Right There

Épisode 1 - Björk - Live 'n' Loud

22 février 1998

Famous singer and performer Björk makes a second short appearance at MTV Unplugged in New York. This is under the title Live 'n' Loud. Recorded: 2/22/1998 In New York at MTV Studios. Set List: 01. Anchor Song 02. Big Time Sensuality 03. There's More To Life Than This 04. Violently Happy 05. Crying

Épisode 2 - Mana

10 mars 1999

Épisode 3 - Los Ratones Paranoicos

11 mars 1998

Épisode 4 - Shakira

12 août 1999

Épisode 5 - Alanis Morissette

18 septembre 1999

Alanis Morissette didn't have any material to release at the end of 2001 so she accepted an offer of MTV to do this unplugged session. She immediately released the CD of this concert right before Christmas, so this album was very successful. Set List: 01. You Learn 02. Joining You 03. No Pressure Over Cappuccino 04. That i would be good 05. Head Over Feet 06. Princes Familiar 07. I was Hoping 08. Ironic 09. These R The Thoughts 10. King Of Pain 11. You Oughta Know 12. Uninvited

Épisode 6 - The Corrs

5 octobre 1999

The famous Irish band The Corrs play for MTV Unplugged at the Ardmore Studios Co. Wicklow in Ireland in 1999. They were supported by the Irish Film Orchestra. Recorded 10/8/1999 at the Ardmore Studios Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Set List: 1. Only When I Sleep 2. What Can I Do 3. Radio 4. Toss The Feathers 5. Everybody Hurts (R.E.M. cover) 6. Dreams (Stevie Nicks cover) 7. Runaway 8. Forgiven Not Forgotten 9. At Your Side 10. Little Wing (Jimmi Hendrix cover) 11. No Frontiers 12. Queen Of Hollywood 13. Old Town (Phil Lynott cover) 14. (Lough) Erin Shore 15. So Young

Épisode 7 - Incubus

6 novembre 1999

Épisode 1 - Die Fantastischen Vier

20 septembre 2000

Épisode 2 - R.E.M.

21 mai 2001

After 10 years since first hitting the Unplugged stage, rock icons R.E.M. return for another acoustic session. Taped in the MTV Times Square studio, the band rolls out new versions of songs off their latest album, Reveal, plus new acoustic arrangements of songs off their previous 11 albums.

Épisode 3 - Utada Hikaru

21 juin 2001

Famous Japanese singer Utada Hikaru performs for MTV Unplugged in Tokyo in 2001. Her performance topped the Japanese CD and DVD sales charts. Recorded: Tennouzu Studio 6/21/2001 in Tokio, Japan Set List: 1. Unplugged 2. Wait & See 3. First Love 4. Addicted To You 5. Parody 6. I fly - kick through 7. With or Without You 8. Automatic 9. FINAL DISTANCE

Épisode 4 - La Ley

28 juin 2001

Chilean alternative rock band La Ley performs a selection of their hits, featuring fan favorite tracks such as "Dia Cero," "El Duelo" and "Aqui."

Épisode 5 - Staind

16 juillet 2001

Épisode 6 - Lauryn Hill

21 juillet 2001

Épisode 7 - Alejandro Sanz

2 octobre 2001

Épisode 8 - Jay-Z with The Roots

11 novembre 2001

Épisode 1 - Dashboard Confessional

24 avril 2002

Épisode 2 - Die Ärzte

31 août 2002

Épisode 3 - Ken Hirai

13 février 2003

Épisode 4 - Nickelback

16 septembre 2003

Épisode 5 - Diego Torres

4 mai 2004

MTV Unplugged acoustic performance by Argentine-born musician Diego Torres released in 2004 as an album and in 2005 as a DVD. Recorded in March, 2004 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, it is rated as one of his best-ever live performances. The album sold 800,000 copies.

Épisode 6 - El Tri

31 août 2004

Épisode 1 - Hitomi Yaida

24 avril 2005

Épisode 2 - Queens of the Stone Age

10 juin 2005

Filmed in Berlin in 2005. 01. Broken Box 02. Leg of Lamb 03. No one knows 04. I never came 05. Little Sister 06. Burn the Witch 07. Long slow goodbye 08. Go with the Flow 09. In my Head

Épisode 3 - Giorgia

20 juin 2005

Épisode 4 - Alicia Keys

14 juillet 2005

Recorded: Brooklyn Academy Of Music, New York at 2005-07-14 Set List: 01. Intro Alicia's Prayer 02. Karma 03. Heartburn 04. Footsteps In The Dark 05. Intimate Friends 06. How Come You Don't Call Me 07. If I Was Your Woman 08. If I Ain't Got You 09. Every Little Bit Hurts 10. NY State of Mind 11. Wild Horses 12. Diary 13. Let Me Prove My Love To You 14. Stolen Moments 15. Fallin' 16. Latoya 17. Welcome To Jamrock 18. Love It Or Leave It Alone

Épisode 5 - Die Toten Hosen

2 septembre 2005

Épisode 1 - Ricky Martin

17 août 2006

Épisode 2 - Foo Fighters

30 août 2006

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.

Épisode 3 - Kayah

28 novembre 2006

Épisode 5 - Korn

9 décembre 2006

On December 9, 2006, a band whose name is inextricably linked to growling, horror-flick-caliber rage, stood before a live orchestra and introduced a lucky crowd of 50 to something completely different. To drive their new sound home, Korn invited some special guests to accompany their orchestra (which consisted of cellos, upright bass, cimbassos, trombones, a singing saw, a glass harmonica, choir bells and a set of Japanese conga drums called taiko). Amy Lee from Evanescence joins Korn for "Freak On A Leash" and The Cure guest on a mash-up of "Make Me Mad" and "In Between Days." Nowhere else is the transformative power of 'MTV Unplugged' more apparent. Watch as California hard rockers Korn strip down and give their angry anthems a new flamenco flair, in this classic episode of 'MTV Unplugged.'

Épisode 2 - Ne-Yo

24 avril 2007

Épisode 3 - Joss Stone

8 mai 2007

Épisode 4 - Bon Jovi

22 juin 2007

The band legendary for inspiration behind the Unplugged phenomenon is set to take center stage for a 3 night unprecedented 3 channel event. MTV, VH1 and CMT will each host a night and each edition will encompass the music of their audience. This is scheduled days after the release of their newest album Lost Highway.

Épisode 5 - Hey

10 septembre 2007

Épisode 6 - Alex Britti

24 septembre 2007

Épisode 7 - Maroon 5

11 octobre 2007

Épisode 8 - Lenny Kravitz

1 décembre 2007

Épisode 9 - John Mayer

9 décembre 2007

Épisode 1 - Black Crowes

16 mars 2008

Épisode 2 - Julieta Venegas

5 juin 2008

Julieta Venegas, who won Latin Grammys and Mexican Grammys in the past, appears for an Unplugged session in Mexico City. Recorded on April 6th in Mexico City in front of 600 people. She was supported by Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla, Brazilian singer Marisa Monte, Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez; and Juan Carlos Son, vocalist for the group Porter and Natalia Lafourcade.

Épisode 3 - Söhne Mannheims vs. Xavier Naidoo

2 juillet 2008

Épisode 1 - Tomoya Nagase

22 avril 2009

Épisode 2 - Sportfreunde Stiller

21 mai 2009

Épisode 3 - Adele

8 juin 2009

Épisode 4 - Silversun Pickups

6 juillet 2009

Épisode 5 - All Time Low

3 août 2009

Épisode 6 - Paramore

28 septembre 2009

Watch our favorite punky pop rockers play their hits and songs from their latest album, 'Brand New Eyes,' exclusively for 'MTV Unplugged.' 1. "Ignorance (Live)" 2. "Thats What You Get (Live)" 3. "Misery Business (Live)" 4. "Brick By Boring Brick (Live)" 5. "Decode (Live)"

Épisode 7 - Katy Perry

12 octobre 2009

Spunky singer-songwriter Katy Perry takes the 'MTV Unplugged' stage armed with jazzy, stripped-down and soulful arrangements of her hit songs. This is a performance not to be missed. 1. "I Kissed a Girl (Live)" 2. "Lost (Live)" 3. "Ur So Gay (Live)" 4. "Thinking of You (Live)" 5. "Hackensack (Live)" 6. "Waking Up in Vegas (Live)" 7. "Brick By Brick (Live)"

Épisode 8 - Ayaka

18 novembre 2009

Épisode 1 - Vampire Weekend

9 janvier 2010

Ivy-League indie rockers Vampire Weekend refine all the energy, wit and charm of their songs for this pitch-perfect 'MTV Unplugged' performance.

Épisode 2 - Adam Lambert

9 avril 2010

Adam Lambert performs an acoustic set.

Épisode 3 - The Script

16 avril 2010

Irish pop rock band The Script performs an acoustic concert in New York City, featuring fan favorite tracks such as "Breakeven," "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," "Before The Worst," "We Cry" and several others in March 2010.

Épisode 4 - Trey Songz

26 avril 2010

Épisode 5 - Sido

21 mai 2010

Épisode 6 - Phoenix

21 juin 2010

Épisode 7 - Camila

1 août 2010

Camila presented by MTV Tr3s (August 2010)

Épisode 8 - Uncle Kracker

6 septembre 2010

Épisode 9 - PXNDX

10 septembre 2010

Épisode 10 - Train

17 septembre 2010

Returning from their three year hiatus, Train perform music off their new album, 'Save Me San Francisco' as well as one of their all time hits, 'Drops Of Jupiter' in this soul searching Unplugged.

Épisode 11 - Despina Vandi

26 septembre 2010

Épisode 12 - B.o.B

2 octobre 2010

Épisode 13 - Steel Magnolia

4 octobre 2010

Épisode 1 - Adele

4 mars 2011

English pop and soul singer Adele performs an acoustic concert in New York City for VH1 Unplugged. Featuring hits such as "Rolling in The Deep" and "Someone Like You," and a cover of the classic song "Natural Woman."

Épisode 2 - Zoé

22 mars 2011

Épisode 3 - Lykke Li

22 avril 2011

Swedish indie vocalist Lykke Li provides an intimate acoustic performance of songs from her debut album, including "I Follow Rivers," "Dance Dance Dance," "Sadness is a Blessing," "I Know Places," "Jerome," and "Possibility."

Épisode 4 - Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends

22 mai 2011

Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends presented by MTV Tr3s

Épisode 5 - Lil Wayne

12 juin 2011

MTV2 presents Unplugged Lil Wayne

Épisode 6 - Mumford & Sons

24 juin 2011

English folk rock band Mumford and Sons perform private and intimate concert in New York City for their fans, including hits such as "Roll Away Your Stone," "Little Lion Man," and "Sigh No More" during the spring of 2011.

Épisode 7 - 30 Seconds to Mars

20 juillet 2011

Los Angeles rock band 30 Seconds to Mars performs an acoustic concert in New York City, featuring a selection of fan favorite hits such as "Hurricane," "Kings and Queens," "Closer to the Edge," and numerous others during May 2011.

Épisode 8 - Kelly Clarkson

18 novembre 2011

American pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson performs a selection of her hits at an acoustic concert in New York City, featuring a variety of her older tracks, as well as songs from her 2011 album, "Stronger."

Épisode 1 - Florence + the Machine

8 avril 2012

British indie pop band Florence + the Machine performs a selection of their hits in New York City during December 2011, featuring fan favorite tracks such as "Dog Days Are Over," "Shake It Out" and "No Light No Light."

Épisode 2 - The Civil Wars

2 mai 2012

Nashville, Tenn., singer-songwriter duo The Civil Wars performs a selection of their hits in New York, featuring a wide variety of fan favorite tracks such as "Poison & Wine," "Barton Hollow" and "I've Got This Friend."

Épisode 3 - Tr3s Presents Juanes

29 mai 2012

Épisode 4 - Dierks Bentley

2 juin 2012

Épisode 5 - Gym Class Heroes

12 juillet 2012

From Metropolis Studios in New York City, alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes delivers an intimate acoustic performance for a small audience, featuring a series of popular songs, with guest artists like Patrick Stump and Neon Hitch.

Épisode 6 - Walk the Moon

17 août 2012

Épisode 7 - Rita Ora

17 septembre 2012

British singer-songwriter Rita Ora performs a wide selection of her hits at a concert in New York City, featuring a variety of fan favorite tracks such as "How We Do (Party)," "R.I.P." and numerous other well-received songs.

Épisode 8 - Little Big Town

28 septembre 2012

Épisode 9 - Carrie Underwood

2 octobre 2012

The country star performs her hits including "Good Girl" and "Before He Cheats," as well as a surprise cover of Coldplay's "Fix You."

Épisode 10 - Die Fantastischen Vier II

18 octobre 2012

Épisode 1 - Miley Cyrus

29 janvier 2014

4x4 Do My Thang #GETITRIGHT SMS (Bangerz) Adore You Rooting for My Baby Drive Jolene Wrecking Ball Don't Tell Me We Can't Stop Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

Épisode 2 - Kinky

3 juin 2014

Épisode 3 - Pepe Aguilar

5 juin 2014

Épisode 4 - Scorpions

11 septembre 2013

Throughout its two-and-a-half hours, the show captivates with its numerous intimate moments and infectious adrenaline rushes (such as during a percussion solo). And there are even more nuggets from the sheer endless stock of hits – such as ‘Still Loving You’ and ‘Big City Nights’, ‘No One Like You’ and ‘When The Smoke Is Going Down’ – as well as a few welcome surprises to dazzle the connoisseur. ‘When You Came Into My Life’, where Rudolf Schenker plays a sitar, is one of those tracks which the Scorpions had never before played live, as are ‘Where The River Flows’ and ‘Passion Rules The Game’. In view of this unplugged marathon with the stunning emotional momentum it conveys, it is difficult to pinpoint single highlights, but what can be stated with certainty is that the Scorpions evidently enjoyed this musical rollercoaster ride through their own history. It is equally obvious that both rock songs and power ballads display their class and style even when rendered as acoustic versions. The melodies maintain their timeless compositional appeal and the quality of the performance proves time and again that the Scorpions are blessed – this time especially by the Greek gods, it seems.

Épisode 5 - Gentleman

7 novembre 2014

Épisode 1 - Cro

16 juillet 2015

Épisode 2 - Placebo

19 août 2015

Épisode 3 - Enrique Bunbury

1 septembre 2015

Épisode 4 - Mika Nakashima

10 janvier 2016

Épisode 5 - Miguel Bosé

12 mai 2016

Épisode 6 - Mizuki Nana

23 octobre 2016

Épisode 1 - O.S.T.R.

28 avril 2017

Épisode 2 - Emmanuel

15 juin 2017

Épisode 3 - Shawn Mendes

19 août 2017

MTV Unplugged Placebo live depuis Londres

Épisode 4 - A-ha

3 octobre 2017

Épisode 5 - Bleachers

10 novembre 2017

MTV Unplugged - Bleachers - The Stone Poney,Asbury Park ,New Jersey

Épisode 6 - Momoiro Clover Z

7 novembre 2017

Momoiro Clover Z performed an acoustic live at the Tokyo Kinema Club back on November 7, 2017 in front of 320 people.

Épisode 1 - Molotov

12 avril 2018

Épisode 2 - Los Auténticos Decadentes

24 mai 2018

Épisode 3 - Biffy Clyro

25 mai 2018

Épisode 4 - Gang of Youths

25 juillet 2018

Épisode 5 - DMA's

11 octobre 2018

Épisode 6 - Café Tacuba

5 mars 2019

Épisode 7 - Liam Gallagher

27 septembre 2019

MTV Unplugged returns with rock megastar Liam Gallagher.

Épisode 1 - Wyclef Jean

23 mars 2020

The first installment of Unplugged At Home features a performance from Wyclef Jean, playing at his home in front of an opulent fish tank.

Épisode 2 - JoJo

25 mars 2020

MTV brings us another MTV Unplugged from Home featuring the one and only JoJo, who has been absolutely killing it lately after a long hiatus. JoJo performs some fan favorites including, “Too Little Too Late,” “Small Things,” and her latest single, “Man”.

Épisode 3 - Yungblud

1 avril 2020

Crossing "watch Yungblud do an acoustic set from a rooftop" off my #AloneTogether bucket list with this #MTVUnpluggedAtHome session!

Épisode 4 - Alessia Cara

3 avril 2020

Cara performed her songs "Rooting for You," "October" and "A Little More." She shared how "October" was written during a period of healing in her life.

Épisode 5 - Melissa Etheridge

7 avril 2020

Melissa Etheridge is here with an MTV Unplugged At Home session for the books with performances of some of her biggest hits!

Épisode 6 - Finneas O'Connell

10 avril 2020

Sit back, relax and unwind to this incredible voice. Check out his live performance of "Die Alone", "I Lost A Friend" and "Without You”.

Épisode 7 - Jewel

14 avril 2020

Jewel performs “Hands”, “Who Will Save Your Soul”, and her new song “Grateful”.

Épisode 8 - Shaggy

17 avril 2020

Shaggy performs “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” and more.

Épisode 9 - Kiana Ledé

21 avril 2020

Check out her soothing and smooth performance of "Mat At Me", "Ex" and a cover of Rihanna's hit "Take A Bow”.

Épisode 10 - Monsta X

24 avril 2020

Monsta X performs “Beside U” and “You Can’t Hold My Heart”.

Épisode 11 - Bazzi

1 mai 2020

Bazzi performs “Renee’s Song”, “Young and Alive”, and covers Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars”.

Épisode 12 - Marcus Mumford

5 mai 2020

Marcus Mumford performs “Fare Thee Well,” “Lay Your Head On Me,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.

Épisode 13 - CNCO

8 mai 2020

CNCO performs “De Cero” and “Honey Boo”.

Épisode 14 - Hayley Kiyoko

12 mai 2020

Hayley Kiyoko performs “Gravel To Tempo” and “Sleepover”.

Épisode 15 - Miley Cyrus: Backyard Sessions

16 octobre 2020

Miley Cyrus performs an acoustic set of original songs and covers including Britney Spears's "Gimme More," and is joined by Noah Cyrus for a rendition of "I Got So High That I Saw Jesus."

Épisode 1 - BTS

23 février 2021

Global group BTS performs a set that includes some tracks from "BE," plus a few surprises.

Épisode 2 - MTV Unplugged Presents: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

16 décembre 2021

Icons Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga swing it on a selection of classic Cole Porter duets from their six-time Grammy-nominated album, "Love for Sale.

Épisode 3 - Bastille With Charlie Barnes

23 décembre 2021

Bastille took to London’s Porchester Hall to record an intimate one-off show for MTV UnPlugged. With the help of their touring member and frequent collaborator, Charlie Barnes. Bastille put together songs that surprised, as well as immensely pleased, their fans.

Épisode 1 - 21 Pilots

10 juin 2022

`Stressed Out' duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun take to the stage to perform stripped-back and reimagined versions of some of their biggest and most beloved songs.

Épisode 1 - A Hip Hop 50th Celebration of Jersey's Finest

14 décembre 2023

MTV Unplugged toasts 50 years of hip hop with an unforgettable night of performances from Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Redman, The Sugarhill Gang and more greats of the Garden State.

Épisode 2 - MTV Unplugged Presents: Ryokuoushoku Shakai

18 avril 2023

"MTV Unplugged" has carved out a history as the origin of original and unique acoustic live performances, featuring top artists from around the world. Since it was first held in New York in 1989, over 100 artists have performed, including Eric Clapton, Mariah Carey, Nirvana, Oasis, Adele, and Katy Perry. As a Japanese production, top artists such as Hikaru Utada, Ken Hirai, Kana Nishino, KinKi Kids, and Rira Ikuta have presented performances that are a little different from their usual live performances. This time, a four-person band from Aichi Prefecture, “Ryokuoushoku Shakai(Midori-Yoshi Society,)” will appear on this traditional stage. It is a must-see to see what kind of performance they will show on MTV's traditional stage.