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MTV Unplugged in New York – Nirvana
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
Starring: Nirvana
Not too many performances are as legendary as the unplugged session Nirvana recorded for MTV’s hit series Unplugged. Recorded in New York on November 18, 1993, the show became an instant hit. The grunge-rock icons took on their own music in an incredible acoustic set that also included some amazing cover songs.
I’m a big music fan, and Nirvana is right in my zone since I was the perfect age for the grunge era of rock. I love the band, this set, and the nostalgia is brings on every time I watch it. The music is fortunate to be timeless and it’s allowed me to watch this concert over and over. The director did a great job leaving the camera work very simple and not editing out some of the more candid moments between songs.
The set list for this amazing show includes:
- “About a Girl”
- “Come as You Are”
- “Jesus Doesn’t Want Me for a Sunbeam”
- “Them Man Who Sold the World”
- “Pennyroyal Tea”
- “Dumb”
- “Polly”
- “On a Plain”
- “Something in the Way”
- “Plateau”
- “Oh, Me”
- “Lake of Fire”
- “All Apologies”
- “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”
Here’s one of my favorite performances from the show.
If you’re a fan of Nirvana, or even looking to know more about this band, I would check this one out. It’s great music and a great watch. I give this one 5 out of 5 stars.
I have the CD of this and love it. I don’t have the DVD though, may have to check it out.
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One of my favorite unplugged albums. Everytime I hear “Where did you sleep last night” it gives me chills!
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That song is awesome. It’s a great moment that is a sad reminder of how much talent Cobain had.
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I agree. I feel the same way when I watch Alice in chains’ Unplugged. Layne Staley is magnificent!
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Alice in Chains is my second favorite Unplugged episode. It’s another sad reminder of people gone too soon.
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I liked Rod Stewart unplugged.
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That’s one that I haven’t seen. Eric Clapton was also good.
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