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VH1 Storytellers

Season 1

2005 · 56 episodes

  1. 1. Green Day: American Idiot Uncut

    2005-04-02 · 60m

  2. 2. Dave Matthews Band

    2005-05-09 · 60m

  3. 3. Bruce Springsteen

    2005-06-09 · 60m

  4. 4. Coldplay

    2005-07-09 · 60m

  5. 5. Jackson Browne

    2006-04-18 · 60m

  6. 6. Elvis Costello

    2006-05-29 · 60m

  7. 7. Sting

    2006-07-15 · 60m

    Sting performs his hits "Fields of Gold" and "Let Your Soul Be Your Guides", as well as Police classics "King of Pain", "Roxanne", and much more.

  8. 8. The Black Crowes

    2006-08-27 · 60m

  9. 9. Melissa Etheridge

    2006-09-13 · 60m

  10. 10. Lyle Lovett

    2006-10-21 · 60m

  11. 11. Garth Brooks

    2006-10-20 · 60m

  12. 12. Bee Gees

    2006-11-25 · 60m

  13. 13. John Fogerty

    1997-06-06 · 60m

  14. 34. Tom Waits

    1999-01-04 · 60m

  15. 43. The Pretenders

    2002-01-02 · 60m

    The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.

  16. 44. Alanis Morissette

    2002-06-20 · 60m

    Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."

  17. 45. Def Leppard

    60m

  18. 46. David Bowie

    2002-06-06 · 60m

    Performances include: "Life On Mars", "Thursday's Child", "Can't Stop Thinking About Me", "Seven", "China Girl", "Rebel Rebel", "Word On A Wing", and "Drive In Saturday".

  19. 47. Lenny Kravitz

    60m

  20. 48. Wyclef Jean

    60m

  21. 49. Eurythmics

    60m

  22. 50. CSNY

    60m

  23. 51. Steely Dan

    60m

    Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker deliver stripped‑down performances and share sharp, funny insights into the stories, inspirations, and studio quirks behind their most iconic songs. An intimate look at the craft, humor, and precision that shaped their unmistakable sound.

  24. 52. Don Henley

    60m

  25. 53. Pete Townshend

    60m

  26. 54. The Best of Storytellers

    60m

  27. 55. Stone Temple Pilots

    60m

  28. 56. Bon Jovi

    60m

  29. 57. No Doubt

    60m

  30. 58. Duran Duran

    60m

  31. 59. Smashing Pumpkins

    60m

  32. 60. The Doors

    60m

  33. 61. Matchbox 20

    2001-06-01 · 60m

    Rob Thomas brings his group Matchbox 20 to the Storyteller stage, saying that they have always wanted to do the show. Taking the opportunity to add strings and horns, Rob discusses the beginnings of the band, and the thoughts behind some of their songs, including "Push" and "If You're Gone".

  34. 62. Billy Idol

    60m

    VH1 Storytellers is a semi-acoustic live album by the English rock singer Billy Idol, recorded at the VH1 Storytellers in 2001 and released in 2002. It was re-released in 2008 as part of the Sight & Sound series which also includes a DVD of the performance, while the CD features a different order of the songs and adds the bonus track "Untouchables".

  35. 63. Travis

    60m

  36. 64. ELO

    60m

  37. 65. Train/Fuel

    60m

  38. 66. Goo Goo Dolls

    60m

  39. 67. Robert Plant

    60m

  40. 68. Green Day

    60m

  41. 69. Bruce Springsteen

    2005-04-23 · 60m

    Bruce Springsteen performs and discusses his songs in an acoustic concert at Two River Theatre in Red Bank, N.J. Taped in April 2005. The selections include “Blinded by the Light,” “Brilliant Disguise,” “The Rising,” “Devils & Dust,” “Jesus Was an Only Son” and “Thunder Road.”

  42. 70. Coldplay

    60m

  43. 71. Dave Matthews Band

    60m

  44. 72. Pearl Jam

    2006-01-07 · 60m

    Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.

  45. 73. Dixie Chicks

    60m

    Recorded live in September 2006 at the historic Los Angeles Theater, Dixie Chicks Storytellers was the grand finale in the whirlwind that surrounded the release of the band's 5x Grammy Award winning album Taking the Long Way. Fans are treated to personal anecdotes and inspiration around some of the band's biggest hits including "Not Ready to Make Nice," "Cowboy Take Me Away" and "Wide Open Spaces." Dixie Chicks Storytellers also features three never before seen performances from the original broadcast including "Lullaby," "Easy Silence" and "So Hard." The Dixie Chicks are witty, charming and sometimes irreverent, but above all, incredible musicians and songwriters. With over 25 million albums sold, Dixie Chicks are the biggest selling female band of all time in the U.S. Dixie Chicks are Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison. Track Listing: 1.The Long Way Around 2.Truth No. 2 3.Silent House 4.Cowboy Take Me Away 5.Lullaby 6.Lubbock or Leave it 7.Not Ready to Make Nice 8.Easy Silence 9.So Hard 10.Wide Open Spaces 11.Sin Wagon

  46. 74. Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster

    60m

  47. 75. Mary J. Blige

    2008-02-25 · 60m

    With more than 40 million records sold and eight Grammys, Mary J. Blige is considered one of the most successful R&B singers of our time. In 2008, the music channel VH1 honored the successful artist with an invitation to the highly acclaimed concert series “Storytellers”. With her then current Grammy-winning album “Growing Pains” and songs from her almost 20-year career in tow, the New York native took to the stage of the venerable Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC in February 2008. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of fans and the cameras of VH1, the successful singer and songwriter performed her best known songs and the story of how they came about, delivering a very intimate and personal concert that could only be created as part of “Storytellers”.

  48. 76. Snoop Dogg

    60m

  49. 77. Kid Rock

    2008-11-27 · 60m

    Kid Rock had the audience on their feet as he taped an episode of "VH1 Storytellers" The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. The one-hour episode will treat fans to a unique experience as Kid Rock performs songs off of his latest double platinum-selling album, Rock 'N Roll Jesus, in addition to past hits, backed by his Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following in "Storytellers" format, viewers will gain unprecedented insight into Kid Rock's personal songwriting process as they get a unique opportunity to hear him share his inspiration and the stories behind such songs as "Batwitaba," "Devil," "So Hott," "All Summer Long," "Half Your Age" and "Amen."

  50. 78. Kanye West

    2009-02-28 · 60m

    The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.

  51. 79. ZZ Top

    2009-06-27 · 60m

  52. 80. Foo Fighters

    2009-11-27 · 60m

    This episode of Storytellers features Foo Fighters performing a selection of some of their most popular songs. Following in the VH1 Storytellers format, Foo Fighters will answer questions from the audience and give viewers a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration behind their classics as well as some newer material.

  53. 81. John Mayer

    2009-01-28 · 60m

    The seven-time Grammy® Award-winning Mayer treated his fans to a rare and intimate performance, Thursday December 10th at Brooklyn's Steiner Studios. This exclusive performance features a showcase of his new album "Battle Studies" and gives fans a unique opportunity to learn more about the inspiration behind his music.

  54. 82. Christina Aguilera

    60m

  55. 83. T.I.

    2010-12-10 · 60m

    T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.

  56. 85. Cee Lo Green

    2011-05-20 · 60m

    Grammy winner Cee Lo Green gave the crowd a night they'll never forget at the April 19th taping of his "VH1 Storytellers" in Culver City, CA. During the taping, Cee Lo performed a selection of 10 songs in front of a very intimate 150-member audience. Starting the night off with "Crazy," Cee Lo told the audience, "I started this journey not for glory, not for fame, not for fortune, but... for fun!" From there Cee Lo was reunited on stage with Goodie Mob and surprised fans by announcing the group would be getting back together for a future album. After that, the night took a sentimental turn as Cee Lo sang for the first time "She Knows" dedicating it to his mother who passed away when he was a teenager. While tearing up, he told the crowd "I feel like I'm living out her dream, her want for me." The two-hour long taping of "VH1 Storytellers" also included crowd pleasers "Forget You" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" which Cee Lo said "is a song dedicated to regular people working for the weekend, living for Friday and Saturday night," both from his current album, "The Lady Killer."

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