MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by American rock band Nirvana. It was released on November 1, 1994 by DGC Records. The album features an acoustic performance recorded 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 aired on the cable television network MTV on December 16, 1993.
MTV Unplugged New York Lyrics. On November 18, 1993, Nirvana performed a now legendary acoustic set for MTV Unplugged, consisting of lesser-known material and covers. Following the demand for new Nirvana material after Kurt Cobain’s death, Nirvana’s live MTV performance was released in album-form on November 1, 1994. MTV Unplugged in New York Q&A.
MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by American rock band Nirvana.
Nirvana - 1994 - Unplugged In New York - Where Did You Sleep Last Night 05:08. Nirvana - 1994 - Unplugged In New York - Lake Of Fire 02:55. Nirvana (live, Unplugged In New York) - Pennyroyal Tea 03:40. Nirvana - Dumb (1994 Unplugged In New York) 02:52. Nirvana - Oh, Me (Unplugged in New York) 03:26. Nirvana - Oh, Me (Unplugged In New York) 02:59. Nirvana - Polly (live Unplugged In New York) 03:16.
The last Nirvana collection recorded before the untimely death of Kurt Cobain, Unplugged caught many by surprise with its stripped down, neo-acoustic offerings with a bridled fury
Tracklist Hide Credits
Unedited Version:
1
About A Girl
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:21
2
Come As You Are
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:34
3
Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
Written-By – Eugene Kelly, Frances McKee
4:35
4
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
4:17
5
Pennyroyal Tea
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:26
6
Dumb
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:39
7
Polly
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:44
8
On A Plain
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:40
9
Something In The Way
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
6:51
10
Interlude
Written-By – Edward C. King*, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
1:14
11
Plateau
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
3:32
12
Oh, Me
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
3:22
13
Lake Of Fire
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
3:59
14
All Apologies
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
6:08
15
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
Written-By – Huddie Ledbetter
6:56
Original MTV Version:
16
About A Girl
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:16
17
Come As You Are
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:54
18
Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
Written-By – Eugene Kelly, Frances McKee
4:45
19
Dumb
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
2:52
20
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
3:57
21
Pennyroyal Tea
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:12
22
Polly
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:05
23
On A Plain
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:31
24
Plateau
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
4:08
25
Lake Of Fire
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
2:52
26
All Apologies
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:46
27
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
Written-By – Huddie Ledbetter
5:15
Bonus Video:
28
MTV News: Bare Witness
14:05
The Rehearsals
29
Come As You Are
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:42
30
Polly
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:03
31
Plateau
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
4:38
32
Pennyroyal Tea
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:28
33
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
4:39
Companies, etc.
Copyright (c)
–
Geffen Records
Copyright (c)
–
MTV Networks
Credits
Accordion
–
Krist Novoselic (tracks: 3, 18)
Art Direction
–
Robert Fisher ,
Vartan Kurjian*
Backing Vocals
–
Cris Kirkwood (tracks: 11, 13, 24, 25, 31),
Dave Grohl,
Pat Smear (tracks: 32)
Bass Guitar
–
Cris Kirkwood (tracks: 13, 25),
Dave Grohl (tracks: 3, 18),
Krist Novoselic (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 12, 14 to 17, 19 to 24, 26, 29, 30, 33)
Cameraman [Camera Operators]
–
Charlie Huntley (tracks: 1 to 27),
John Meiklejohn (tracks: 1 to 27),
John Taggert (tracks: 28),
Juan Barrera (tracks: 1 to 27),
Manny Rodriguez (tracks: 1 to 27),
Mark Whitman (tracks: 1 to 27),
Paul Romaldini (tracks: 28),
Rachel Libert (tracks: 28),
Ray Hoover (tracks: 1 to 27)
Cello
–
Lori Goldston (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 9, 14, 15, 18 to 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 33)
Design
–
Meire Murakami,
Robert Fisher
Drums
–
Dave Grohl
Edited By
–
John Vesey (tracks: 1 to 27),
Louis Marciano (tracks: 28),
Renny Maslow (tracks: 28)
Edited By [Assistant]
–
Richard Plofker (tracks: 1 to 27)
Engineer
–
Dave Hewitt* (tracks: 1 to 27),
Scott Litt (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Director
–
Beth McCarthy (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Director [Associate]
–
Joe DeMaio (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Producer
–
Alex Coletti (tracks: 1 to 27),
Erica Forstadt (tracks: 28)
Film Producer [Associate]
–
Jac Benson II (tracks: 1 to 27),
Jason Arambulo (tracks: 28)
Film Producer [Executive]
–
Dave Sirulnick (tracks: 28),
Joel Stillerman (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Producer [Line]
–
Audrey Johns (tracks: 1 to 27)
Guitar
–
Cris Kirkwood (tracks: 11, 12, 24, 31),
Curt Kirkwood (tracks: 11 to 13, 24, 25, 31),
Dave Grohl (tracks: 32),
Krist Novoselic (tracks: 11 to 13, 24, 25, 31),
Kurt Cobain,
Pat Smear
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Mastered By [Dvd]
–
Bob Ludwig
Mixed By [Surround Sound]
–
Elliot Scheiner (tracks: 1 to 27)
Other [Mtv Unplugged Series Created By]
–
Bob Small,
Jim Burns
Photography By
–
Frank Micelotta,
Jennifer Youngblood-Grohl*
Producer
–
Nirvana,
Scott Litt
Remix
–
Scott Litt (tracks: 1 to 27)
Vocals
–
Kurt Cobain
Notes
Tracks 1 to 27 and 23 to 33 recorded live on November 18, 1993 at Sony Music Studios in New York City, NY.
Mixed [Stereo] at Louie's Clubhouse in New York City, NY. Mastered at Precision Mastering in Los Angeles, CA. Mastered for DVD release at Gateway Mastering.
Track 10 contains a short jam of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Sweet Home Alabama'. Track 13 contains a short jam of 'Scentless Apprentice', 'Sliver' and 'In Bloom'. Track 14 contains a short jam of 'Negative Creep'.
Track 3 is a cover of a The Vaselines song. Track 4 is a cover of a David Bowie song. Tracks 10 to 12 are covers of Meat Puppets songs, which first appeared on their Meat Puppets II album. Track 14 is a cover of a Leadbelly song.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Text): 6 009143 306400
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
DGCD-24727
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (CD, Album)
DGC
DGCD-24727
US
1994
Premium 50225, DGCC-24727
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (Cass)
Crescendo , DGC
Premium 50225, DGCC-24727
India
1994
024727
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (Cass, Album)
Geffen Records
024727
Chile
2000
338
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Super Sonic
338
Russia
Unknown
GED 24727, 424 727-2
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (CD, Album, Dis)
Geffen Records, Geffen Records
GED 24727, 424 727-2
Europe
1994
Tracklist Hide Credits
Unedited Version:
1
About A Girl
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:21
2
Come As You Are
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:34
3
Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
Written-By – Eugene Kelly, Frances McKee
4:35
4
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
4:17
5
Pennyroyal Tea
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:26
6
Dumb
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:39
7
Polly
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:44
8
On A Plain
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:40
9
Something In The Way
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
6:51
10
Interlude
Written-By – Edward C. King*, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
1:14
11
Plateau
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
3:32
12
Oh, Me
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
3:22
13
Lake Of Fire
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
3:59
14
All Apologies
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
6:08
15
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
Written-By – Huddie Ledbetter
6:56
Original MTV Version:
16
About A Girl
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:16
17
Come As You Are
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:54
18
Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
Written-By – Eugene Kelly, Frances McKee
4:45
19
Dumb
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
2:52
20
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
3:57
21
Pennyroyal Tea
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:12
22
Polly
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:05
23
On A Plain
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:31
24
Plateau
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
4:08
25
Lake Of Fire
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
2:52
26
All Apologies
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
3:46
27
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
Written-By – Huddie Ledbetter
5:15
Bonus Video:
28
MTV News: Bare Witness
14:05
The Rehearsals
29
Come As You Are
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:42
30
Polly
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:03
31
Plateau
Written-By – Curt Kirkwood
4:38
32
Pennyroyal Tea
Written-By – Kurt Cobain
4:28
33
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
4:39
Credits
Accordion
–
Krist Novoselic (tracks: 3, 18)
Art Direction
–
Robert Fisher ,
Vartan Kurjian*
Backing Vocals
–
Cris Kirkwood (tracks: 11, 13, 24, 25, 31),
Dave Grohl,
Pat Smear (tracks: 32)
Bass Guitar
–
Cris Kirkwood (tracks: 13, 25),
Dave Grohl (tracks: 3, 18),
Krist Novoselic (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 12, 14 to 17, 19 to 24, 26, 29, 30, 33)
Cameraman [Camera Operators]
–
Charlie Huntley (tracks: 1 to 27),
John Meiklejohn (tracks: 1 to 27),
John Taggert (tracks: 28),
Juan Barrera (tracks: 1 to 27),
Manny Rodriguez (tracks: 1 to 27),
Mark Whitman (tracks: 1 to 27),
Paul Romaldini (tracks: 28),
Rachel Libert (tracks: 28),
Ray Hoover (tracks: 1 to 27)
Cello
–
Lori Goldston (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 9, 14, 15, 18 to 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 33)
Design
–
Meire Murakami,
Robert Fisher
Drums
–
Dave Grohl
Edited By
–
John Vesey (tracks: 1 to 27),
Louis Marciano (tracks: 28),
Renny Maslow (tracks: 28)
Edited By [Assistant]
–
Richard Plofker (tracks: 1 to 27)
Engineer
–
Dave Hewitt* (tracks: 1 to 27),
Scott Litt (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Director
–
Beth McCarthy (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Director [Associate]
–
Joe DeMaio (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Producer
–
Alex Coletti (tracks: 1 to 27),
Erica Forstadt (tracks: 28)
Film Producer [Associate]
–
Jac Benson II (tracks: 1 to 27),
Jason Arambulo (tracks: 28)
Film Producer [Executive]
–
Dave Sirulnick (tracks: 28),
Joel Stillerman (tracks: 1 to 27)
Film Producer [Line]
–
Audrey Johns (tracks: 1 to 27)
Guitar
–
Cris Kirkwood (tracks: 11, 12, 24, 31),
Curt Kirkwood (tracks: 11 to 13, 24, 25, 31),
Dave Grohl (tracks: 32),
Krist Novoselic (tracks: 11 to 13, 24, 25, 31),
Kurt Cobain,
Pat Smear
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Mastered By [Dvd]
–
Bob Ludwig
Mixed By [Surround Sound]
–
Elliot Scheiner (tracks: 1 to 27)
Other [Mtv Unplugged Series Created By]
–
Bob Small,
Jim Burns
Producer
–
Nirvana,
Scott Litt
Remix
–
Scott Litt (tracks: 1 to 27)
Vocals
–
Kurt Cobain
Notes
Tracks 1 to 27 and 23 to 33 recorded live on November 18, 1993 at Sony Music Studios in New York City, NY.
Mixed [Stereo] at Louie's Clubhouse in New York City, NY. Mastered at Precision Mastering in Los Angeles, CA. Mastered for DVD release at Gateway Mastering.
Region: All Approx. Run Time: 102 mins Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian, Portuguese Disc format: 1 x DVD9 Picture format: 4:3 Audio formats: 2.0 Dolby Stereo/5.1 Dolby Digital/5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Track 10 contains a short jam of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Sweet Home Alabama'. Track 13 contains a short jam of 'Scentless Apprentice', 'Sliver' and 'In Bloom'. Track 14 contains a short jam of 'Negative Creep'.
Track 3 is a cover of a The Vaselines song. Track 4 is a cover of a David Bowie song. Tracks 10 to 12 are covers of Meat Puppets songs, which first appeared on their Meat Puppets II album. Track 14 is a cover of a Leadbelly song.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Text): 6 02517 50630 5
Barcode (Scanned): 602517506305
Matrix / Runout: RAR-471
Label Code: LC 1846
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
DGCD-24727
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (CD, Album)
DGC
DGCD-24727
US
1994
Premium 50225, DGCC-24727
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (Cass)
Crescendo , DGC
Premium 50225, DGCC-24727
India
1994
024727
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (Cass, Album)
Geffen Records
024727
Chile
2000
338
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Super Sonic
338
Russia
Unknown
GED 24727, 424 727-2
Nirvana
MTV Unplugged In New York (CD, Album, Dis)
Geffen Records, Geffen Records
GED 24727, 424 727-2
Europe
1994
Tracklist Hide Credits
1
About A Girl
3:38
2
Come As You Are
4:14
3
Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
Accordion – Krist NovoselicBass – Dave GrohlWritten-By – Eugene Kelly, Francis McKee*
4:37
4
The Man Who Sold The World
Written-By – David Bowie
4:21
5
Pennyroyal Tea
3:41
6
Dumb
2:53
7
Polly
3:16
8
On A Plain
3:45
9
Something In The Way
4:01
10
Plateau
Guitar – Krist NovoselicGuitar, Backing Vocals, Written-By – Cris Kirkwood
3:39
11
Oh Me
Guitar – Krist NovoselicGuitar, Written-By – Cris Kirkwood
3:26
12
Lake Of Fire
Bass, Backing Vocals, Written-By – Cris KirkwoodGuitar – Krist Novoselic
2:56
13
All Apologies
4:23
14
Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Written-By – Huddie Ledbetter
5:06
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
Geffen Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)
–
Geffen Records, Inc.
Published By
–
EMI Virgin Songs, Inc.
Published By
–
The End Of Music
Published By
–
EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Published By
–
Complete Music Ltd.
Published By
–
Tintoretto Music
Published By
–
Screen Gems-EMI
Published By
–
Chrysalis Songs
Published By
–
Meat Puppets Music
Published By
–
Folkways Music Publishers, Inc.
Manufactured By
–
BMG Australia Limited
Distributed By
–
BMG Australia Limited
Mastered At
–
Precision Mastering
Made By
–
Disctronics B
Credits
A&R
–
Mark Kates
Art Direction, Design
–
Robert Fisher
Bass
–
Krist Novoselic
Cello
–
Lori Goldston (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 9, 13, 14)
Created By [Mtv: Unplugged Series]
–
Bob Small,
Jim Burns
Directed By [Mtv]
–
Beth McCarthy
Drums, Vocals
–
Dave Grohl
Executive-Producer [Mtv]
–
Joel Stillerman
Guitar
–
Pat Smear
Guitar, Vocals
–
Kurt Cobain
Management
–
Gold Mountain Entertainment
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Photography By
–
Frank Micelotta,
Jennifer Youngblood-Grohl*
Producer
–
Nirvana,
Scott Litt
Producer [Mtv]
–
Alex Coletti
Written-By
–
Kurt Cobain (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 9, 13)
Notes
Mixed at Louie's Clubhouse. Recorded for MTV's "Unplugged" at Sony Studios New York, NY on November 18, 1993. Mastered at Precision Mastering Los Angeles, CA.
Track 3 is a cover of a Vaselines track Track 4 is a cover of a David Bowie track Tracks 10 & 12 were written by Meat Puppets Track 14 is a cover of a Leadbelly track
Manufactured and distributed by BMG Australia Limited
Cello – Lori GoldstonWritten-By – Huddie Ledbetter
5:07
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
Geffen Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)
–
Geffen Records, Inc.
Mixed At
–
Louie's Clubhouse
Recorded At
–
Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mastered At
–
Precision Mastering
Published By
–
EMI Virgin Songs, Inc.
Published By
–
The End Of Music
Published By
–
EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Published By
–
EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Published By
–
Complete Music Ltd.
Published By
–
Incomplete Music Inc.
Published By
–
Tintoretto Music
Published By
–
Screen Gems-EMI
Published By
–
Chrysalis Songs
Published By
–
Meat Puppets Music
Published By
–
Folkways Music Publishers, Inc.
Lacquer Cut At
–
Universal M & L, Germany
Credits
A&R
–
Mark Kates
Art Direction, Design
–
Robert Fisher
Bass
–
Krist Novoselic
Drums, Vocals
–
Dave Grohl
Executive-Producer [MTV]
–
Joel Stillerman
Film Director [MTV]
–
Beth McCarthy
Film Producer [MTV]
–
Alex Coletti
Guitar
–
Pat Smear
Guitar, Vocals
–
Kurt Cobain
Management
–
Gold Mountain Entertainment
Mastered By
–
Stephen Marcussen
Other [MTV Unplugged Series Created By]
–
Bob Small,
Jim Burns
Photography By
–
Frank Micelotta,
Jennifer Youngblood Grohl*
Producer
–
Nirvana,
Scott Litt
Songwriter
–
Kurt Cobain (tracks: A1, A2, A5 to B2, B6)
Notes
Includes a printed inner sleeve (with pictures and credit roles).
on inner sleeve: Mixed at Louie's Clubhouse. Recorded for MTV's "Unplugged" at Sony Studios, New York, NY on November 18, 1993. Mastered at Precision Mastering Los Angeles, CA.
All songs published by EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc./The End Of Music BMI except "Jesus Doesn't Want For A Sunbeam" published by EMI-Blackwood Music Inc. on behalf of EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Complete Music Ltd. administered by Incomplete Music Inc. BMI, "The Man Who Sold The World" published by Tintoretto Music/Screen Gems-EMI/Chrysalis Songs BMI, "Oh Me," "Plateau" and "Lake Of Fire" published by Meat Puppets Music BMI and "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" published by Folkways Music Publishers, Inc. BMI.
Curt Kirkwood and Cris Kirkwood appear courtesy of London Records.