MTV Unplugged
TV-PG 1989 · 35 seasons · 172 eps · ★ 7.1 · Documentary
Returning Series
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.
Directed by Milton Lage
Networks: MTV, YouTube, Palladia
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Hole: MTV Unplugged · 1995Hole: MTV Unplugged
★ 10.01995
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On February 14, 1995, Hole recorded a live acoustic performance in front of an audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. Along with a string ensemble, The group played a mix of hits off "Live Through This," plus new material, covers by Duran Duran and Donovan, and unreleased Nirvana track "You Know You're Right."
Fiona Apple: MTV Unplugged · 1997Fiona Apple: MTV Unplugged
★ 9.51997
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Aired on July of 1997, this installment in MTV's "Unplugged" series sees the legendary Fiona Apple performing a live acoustic show. The performance includes the songs "Shadowboxer", "Sleep to Dream", and "Criminal" off her debut album "Tidal", and a cover of "Angel" by Jimi Hendrix.
Rod Stewart: Unplugged...and Seated · 1993Rod Stewart: Unplugged...and Seated
★ 9.01993
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This low-key 1993 live retrospective marked something of a return to form for Rod the Mod, who for many years had more or less abdicated his position as a performer of consequence to pursue a more frivolous pop-star persona. With his former Faces bandmate Ron Wood in tow, Stewart revisits hits like "Hot Legs," "Tonight's the Night," and "Maggie May"--and more adventurous choices like Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready" and Tom Waits's "Tom Traubert's Blues"--with an effortless grace and a renewed expressiveness that makes Unplugged
Tori Amos: Live from New York · 1997Tori Amos: Live from New York
★ 8.61997
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On January 23, 1997, Tori Amos gave a sell-out benefit concert at the Felt Forum in New York City to launch "Unlock the Silence", a year-long promotional and fund-raising campaign sponsored by cK Calvin Klein to raise awareness of the extraordinary work undertaken by RAINN, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, a non-profit organization who offer support and counseling to survivors of sexual assault. Tori performs compositions from her three albums, including "Silent All These Years", which appeared on her 1992 debut album "Little Earthquakes" and is the touchstone track for the "Unlock the Silence" campaign.
R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged · 1991R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged
★ 8.51991
MovieMusicDocumentary
1. World Leader Pretend 2. Half a World Away 3. Disturbance At Heron House 4. Swan Swan H 5. Radio Song 6. Low 7. Perfect Circle 8. Fall On Me 9. Belong 10. Love is all Around 11. End of the World 12. Losing My Religion 13. Pop Song 89 14. Summertime
Tori Amos: MTV Unplugged · 1996Tori Amos: MTV Unplugged
★ 8.01996
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Tori performs material off her latest release Boys For Pele, as well as work from previous albums.
Adam Ferrara: Funny As Hell · 2009Adam Ferrara: Funny As Hell
★ 8.02009
MovieComedy
Adam Ferrara brings the stage to life with his honest, clever, and fearless, perspective on family, relationships and himself. He has an innate ability to draw you in with thoughtful laughter that exposes the sharp truths behind his comedy. Absolutely hilarious!
The Pretenders - With Friends · 2006The Pretenders - With Friends
★ 7.82006
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Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling band The Pretenders performs with special guests including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Kings of Leon and Incubus, recorded live at the Decades Rock Arena in Atlantic City, NJ.
Bryan Adams: MTV Unplugged · 1998Bryan Adams: MTV Unplugged
★ 7.81998
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Unplugged is an acoustic live album by Canadian musician Bryan Adams. The album was recorded completely in September 26, 1997 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Adams was joined by Irish piper Davy Spillane and Michael Kamen who wrote orchestrations for many of the songs and brought students from the Juilliard School to play them. 1. Summer of '69 2. Cuts Like a Knife 3. I'm Ready 4. Back to You 5. Fits Ya Good 6. When You Love Someone 7. 18 'Til I Die 8. I Think About You 9. If You Wanna Be Bad -- You Gotta Be Good 10. Let's Make a Night to Remember 11. Wanna Be Your Underwear 12. A Little Love 13. Can't Stop This Thing We Started/It Ain't a Party. . . If You Can't Come 14. Heaven 15. I'll Always Be Right There
Oasis: MTV Unplugged · 1996Oasis: MTV Unplugged
★ 7.71996
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In August of 1996, Oasis, riding high from the overwhelming success of their first two albums Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, were to perform on the hit MTV series Unplugged. However (as was often the case), problems arose within the band, namely between the most well known members of the group, Noel and Liam Gallagher. An argument began between the two brothers, ultimately ending with Liam bowing out of the concert. The idea of postponing, or cancelling the show outright, was discussed, but thankfully, Noel decided to go ahead and sing lead vocals. What some initially thought of as a potential disaster ended up as a brilliant performance from Oasis sans Liam, and for the first time, gave the entire world a good look at what Noel could do.
Alanis Morissette: MTV Unplugged · 1999Alanis Morissette: MTV Unplugged
★ 7.41999
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MTV Unplugged is the first live album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, released by Maverick Records in the United States on November 9, 1999 (see 1999 in music). It comprises songs performed by Morissette on the television program MTV Unplugged. Twelve tracks were included on the album, but Morissette performed several others, including "Baba", "Thank U" (both from 1998's Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie) and "Your House" (the hidden track on 1995's Jagged Little Pill), during her Unplugged concert. These were later released as B-sides on the "King of Pain" single release. The first single, "That I Would Be Good", was moderately successful, and two other tracks, "King of Pain" (a cover of the song by The Police) and "You Learn" were released as singles outside North America. As of March 2012, the album has sold 673,000 copies in the U.S.
John Pinette: Still Hungry · 2011John Pinette: Still Hungry
★ 7.42011
MovieComedy
Still Hungry serves as a follow-up of sorts to Pinette’s previous Comedy Central special, 2007’s I’m Starvin’!
Doug Stanhope: No Refunds · 2007Doug Stanhope: No Refunds
★ 7.42007
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Not all stand-up comedy is spot-cleaned and pre-packaged for the masses. Like the legends who were born out of smokey, booze-soaked nightclubs of decades past, Doug Stanhope spews his own brand of moral outrage in an unmatched style that borders on self-destruction. Nothing is sacred, no subject off-limits and most importantly nothing is contrived. From critically acclaimed appearances at the Ed
Eric Clapton: MTV Unplugged · 1992Eric Clapton: MTV Unplugged
★ 7.11992
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Recorded at Bray Studios, England before a small audience for the MTV Unplugged series, Eric Clapton performed a live acoustic set which included his successful 1991 single “Tears in Heaven” and an acoustic version of “Layla”. The accompanying album became the most successful live album ever released.
Elton John: MTV Unplugged · 1990Elton John: MTV Unplugged
★ 7.01990
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MTV Unplugged presents British singer, composer and pianist Elton John vibrate to the rhythm of his best songs.
ZZ Top: Live From Texas · 2008ZZ Top: Live From Texas
★ 6.92008
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Live from Texas is a live DVD/Blu-ray by ZZ Top. It was recorded on November 1, 2007, at the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas, and released on June 24, 2008, by Eagle Rock Records. The hirsute trio (guitarist Billy Gibbons, bass player Dusty Hill, drummer Frank Beard) has been at it for nearly four decades now.

