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Why Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged Is One of the Greatest Live Performances Ever | Record Room Ep. 14
Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York is one of the greatest live performances ever captured.
In this episode of Record Room, we talk about the songs, covers, atmosphere, and choices that made this performance so unforgettable. From the unusual setlist and stripped back arrangements to The Meat Puppets section, the candlelit stage, and Kurt Cobain’s final vocal on “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” this is our conversation about a performance that became part of music history.
Nirvana did not give MTV a normal acoustic greatest hits show. They gave them deep cuts, strange covers, unexpected…
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