Fun Fact: When Kurt was talking about Leadbelly's guitar for $500,000USD he had no idea the guitar in his hands in that video would go on to auction for $6mil USD.

@codyjames3570

Жыл бұрын

The owner of the Indianapolis Colts added it to his collection.

@zachfarrell234

Жыл бұрын

His daughter gave this guitar to her boyfriend. I think Courtney Love sued him to get it back.

@bamabelle7847

Жыл бұрын

​@@codyjames3570 the colts owner bought it?!

@pkj77

Жыл бұрын

@@bamabelle7847 i found this : The guitar, which was used by Cobain during Nirvana's MTV Unplugged performance in 1993, was purchased by an anonymous buyer. Peter Freedman, founder of the RDE microphone company, purchased Kurt Cobain's guitar for $6.01 million in 2011

@codyjames3570

Жыл бұрын

@@pkj77 it has been sold again since then

Less than five months after recording this for MTV, Kurt was dead. That Unplugged performance was stellar...so intimate, so powerful. Shows you what's possible when MTV focuses on music.

@luistorres9331

Жыл бұрын

True I love the unplugged series and I love that they only did it, like only Kurt would do, if they didn’t sing their hits. Annoyingly enough, all those songs and covers became hits after. Poor Kurt.

@corymoyer8541

Жыл бұрын

The mtv unplugged vinyls are my favorites.

@zachfarrell234

Жыл бұрын

Kurt told the producers to make the set look like a funeral. Eerie.

@siegesgaming5163

Жыл бұрын

It was released November 1st 1994 and he passed April 5 1994... I remember that day all too well... 😢

@raisa_cherry33

19 күн бұрын

@@siegesgaming5163😢

The Pines.. Where the sun don't ever shine. Like the Evergreen trees.. It's dark in a pine forest, even during the day. I used to hunt in them from time to time.

This song was made popular by Lead Belly in 1944 although it is thought to be a traditional American folk song dating back to the 1800s at least. The original songs that were combined to make this song were called 'In the Pines' and 'The longest train'. Nirvana's cover is truly epic and the sheer force and emotion of Kurt really makes this recording hit. Loved the reaction!

@shark7352

Жыл бұрын

Not traditional American folk, def. European folk, perhaps a murder ballad. A lot of Scottish influence, nobody really knows though, and that is amazing.

@michaelvoorhees5978

Жыл бұрын

Bill Monroe kills the nirvana version

@MartinBryan

Жыл бұрын

Dolly Parton does a pretty decent version

@blacksheepbanjos

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelvoorhees5978 No way - I mean, it's great, but also kind of down a different branch of the "In the Pines" tradition. Nirvana's follows more of the bluesier tradition branch of the folk song. Sort of apples to oranges comparison - which flavor you prefer is personal preference. Having said all that, Nirvana's is a masterpiece of a rendition down this path.

@mariaarmenta1341

Жыл бұрын

I agree @ Michael Voorhees 100% agree

The Leadbelly version is called Black Girl, a traditional folk ballad dated back to at least 1870. Leadbelly is a rabbit hole that would teach a lot about the old blues men.

@paulyguitary7651

Жыл бұрын

💯

Man. The whole ending to this song always gets me. Especially when he opens his eyes and takes that deep breath. So beautiful

Nirvana has been my favorite band since 1992. The entire Unplugged album is fire. "All Apologies" is another one of my favorite. Dave Grohl is the drummer and went on to create the Foo Fighters.

@MrChristbait

Жыл бұрын

Saw them three times,first time on SUB POP tour with Tad Mudhoney and Soundgarden.

@Slightly_Sadistic

10 ай бұрын

​@@MrChristbaitTad is such a great band.

@MrChristbait

10 ай бұрын

@@Slightly_SadisticNirvana were first on!!!! There is a thing on Y/T about when Nirvana first came to England,worth a watch!

That last breath he takes before "night through" at the end is so haunting.

Probably the all time best unplugged performance ever

@KaorijinMaru

Жыл бұрын

Yes, without any doubt. Nothing will beat it. Kurt was a legend

@windysmith4489

Жыл бұрын

100%

@markxv2267

Жыл бұрын

It really wasnt

@arnoldcox9128

Жыл бұрын

@@markxv2267 who's your pick?

@MatthewGarcia-gy4im

3 ай бұрын

Alice in Chains Nutshell is better @@KaorijinMaru

Crying, can't help it the pain is so palpable.

This album is an EVENT. The whole thing is fantastic.

When Kurt sang you could feel his pain become your pain! The raw emotion in his voice just caries so much

@raisa_cherry33

19 күн бұрын

😢❤

Kurt would smile if he saw how much his acoustic guitar sold for at auction. That 1959 Martin D-18E he’s playing sold for $6 million dollars.

The explosion at the end by Kurt was perfect...lacerting, emotional, the perfect release from the long set up. Masterpiece.

@markhathaway9456

Жыл бұрын

My favorite, though not unplugged, was Tied to the Whipping Post. There are some songs like that which just rip you up.

This, and the Alice In Chains unplugged performance are 2 of the best contemporary live music acts ive ever herd at the time. . and still

@tattoodude8946

Жыл бұрын

And the similar, tragic stories make their unplugged performances that much more impactful.

@richardtsandee8603

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget black by Pearl Jam 👌

@juancruzmendoza1757

7 ай бұрын

​@@richardtsandee8603and jeremy... and porch...

Speaking to their sense of humor, you should see them perform Smells Like Teen Spirit on Top of the Pops. Nirvana was pissed off that the British tv station would only let them use live vocals but use a backing track for the band. In retaliation Kurt sang as terribly as he could while the band made it very clear that they weren't actually playing. Legendary and hilarious performance.

There were a couple of years where I could sing this song. I felt it deep in my soul. I'm glad those years, and that girl, are both in the past.

@Samurai_Stoner

Жыл бұрын

Glad you moved on man,

@markxv2267

Жыл бұрын

Boohoo

I have watched this video many many times.. One of my favorites.

Dave Grohl on drums he is the frontman of Foo Fighters now

The "good" feeling's you get from a song is usually from the tension and release or resolve that takes you along emotionally. Kurt was a master at grunging up some tension with his voice, leading to a bigger release, hence, more emotional tie to the song.

He was singing like he knew he'd be remembered for this performance. Read the book Heavier Than Heaven. Terrific.

You nailed it when you said he was channeling something deeper. He covered this Lead Belly song because it resonated with him. Kurt was the real deal. He was going through legit pain and suffering, and that comes out in his music/vocals. RIP legend.

@raisa_cherry33

19 күн бұрын

😢😢

In the “pines” I’m pretty sure

that whole concert is amazing

@NewFalconerRecords

Жыл бұрын

I could do without the Meat Puppets songs.

U paused it on the most famous *sigh* in live show, rock n roll history....its such a heart breaking moment with so much gravitas

@vincentvancraig

Жыл бұрын

He was dead 5 months later

To people around my age Kurt was our John Lennon. He was THE defining voice of our generation.

I believe he's singing "In the pines, in the pines where the sun don't ever shine". And you were on point with his singing style in relationship to the song's lyrics. According to wikipedia...Grunge singers used "gravelly, raspy" vocals, growls, moans, screams and mumbles and "plaintive groans"; this range of singing styles was used to communicate the "varied emotions" of the lyrics.

@markhathaway9456

Жыл бұрын

A long time ago there was one that caught me off-guard: Rickie Lee Jones, Chuck e's in Love kzread.info/dash/bejne/h56Zp7hyfJy5erA.html&pp=ygUicmlja2llIGxlZSBqb25lcyBjaHVjayBlJ3MgaW4gbG92ZQ%3D%3D Wow, what a link. Doctor John used to also sing that way a lot. Check out Right Place at the Wrong time.

He sings from his soul; something which very few people can relate.

Chills. This is one of the most passionate vocals ever. Lead Belly was a super important figure in modern music. Others in the comments have spoken about him.

This entire unplugged performance is amazing from start to finish.

That vibe you're describing is the essence of grunge music.

Love the way you described his voice. Carries a deep truth with it. Brilliant.

Was an amazing time for bands and exceptional vocalists ,Kurt cobain,Scott weiland ,Layne Staley,Chris Cornell,Shannon Hoon.....unfortunately none of them are longer with us :(

Kurt was a rare talent. I'll never forget the day he died. All my friends came over and we all got drunk and cried.

@blackwolf721000

11 ай бұрын

They were pretty much my favorite band at that time. His death was a hard punch.

Great reaction - i don't know if you've ever disclosed this to viewers but to someone like me that has no musical talent - you seem like you have your own musical talent - i don't know if you also sing but you are really good at mimicking other singers' voices and mouth movements. It was fun watching you. Thanks for posting this.

@markxv2267

Жыл бұрын

Love is in the air

@DockingFreidmanRecords

5 ай бұрын

​@@markxv2267😂

Nirvana = one of my favorite bands and Unplugged in New York is probably one of my top 2 listened to albums ever.

I enjoyed every second of this song too

Great reaction Britt! Can never go wrong with Nirvana. I couldn't help but chuckle when you talked about his powerful voice projecting through his barely opened lips....... most of us probably said to ourselves, just give it a few seconds, you're gonna hear that powerhouse of a voice! Keep it cool and keep up with the awesome reactions! 😄😁

My girl, my girl, don't lie to me Tell me where did you sleep last night In the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine I would shiver the whole night through My girl, my girl, where will you go I'm going where the cold wind blows In the pines, in the pines where the sun don't ever shine I would shiver the whole night through Her husband was a hard working man Just about a mile from here His head was found in the driving wheel But his body never was found This song is about a man discovering his wife is cheating on him and then going out into the woods in his car to think and being killed.

Your reactions are my absolute favorite!

Dig this song. Love the Nirvana unplugged performances!

Great reaction as always. This is one of my faves

LEGENDS-RIP KURT

I think the band was supposed to come in a second sooner at the beginning of the song because the way he looks over his shoulder like concerned like what the hell and then all the sudden they come in lol

The drummer is Dave Grohl, lead singer of the Foo Fighters.

Check out his wife’s band Hole. Their early work is girl grunge rock and their later stuff is more glam rock alternative.

Dave Grohl( drummer) went on to be the lead singer in Foo fighters

This was my favorite album. I loved every second of it

Love the way you describe his voice

Was never a huge Nirvana fan, but this unplugged album was amazing, might I suggest the pearl jam unplugged version of Porch

@NewFalconerRecords

Жыл бұрын

This was the album that changed the perception of Nirvana for a lot of people. They won a Grammy etc. but Kurt was too dead to enjoy the new audience that they'd created.

This whole performance, MTV unplugged, of Nirvana was amazing. Worth watching if you get the chance.

you are always spot on.Great reaction and great song selection I never heard it before an instantly loved it.

I've always thought he was saying In the Ponds but looking up, I see the song has been known throughout time with several different titles including In the Pines, so I may have had it wrong for decades lol.

This unplugged was the best one and the only that was nearly half covers that weren’t released on their other albums it was just Kurt sharing some of his favorite songs

@seanhennessy9447

11 ай бұрын

MTV wouldn't let them do some specific songs, so they said F it, and played a bunch of covers instead their own music as a screw you to them

the acoustic he is playing in this video sold at auction for 6 million dollars a few years ago!

YES MORE NIRVANA YES !

My wife of 16 years left me for another guy. This song hits me harder now

@markxv2267

Жыл бұрын

Good for her i guess?

It's imperfectly perfection. Lol soooo good!

Growing up in Seattle I was a young child when this was out so all the people I looked up to were fans. It still gets to me every time I hear this whole album.

Nirvana was epic. Love them. They were my generations Beatles.

This wasn't just a song on this cold November night, it was a direct question to his wife...whom he knew was cheating on him and you can feel it. Kurt wanted them to buy him Leadbelly's guitar for $500,000, while the one he's playing sold for $6,000,000! I he think he surpassed his hero...Chills forever.

@cjonesufc

Жыл бұрын

That guitar is currently the most expensive guitar ever sold

@jacknone1564

Жыл бұрын

It’s a Leadbelly cover from 1944, one of Kurt’s favourites according to lore; has nothing to do with his twat wife.

@georgiadailey182

Жыл бұрын

@@cjonesufc And his "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video guitar is the second most expensive guitar ever sold.

I love your reactions in your perspective keep going I hope you get a million subscribers

a classic one from them guys… Rip Kurt

As other commented, Kurt’s guitar sold for $6 million and his ratty green sweater for $500,000.

When MTV was doing unplugged this is probably #1 for me. I have the CD from it. Phenomenal

First time seeing your vid and I liked it! I still remember the good ol' days when Kurt was still around!

Huge fan of Nirvana and one thing i think that made Kurt's voice so powerful is his ability to completely release it...just 100% authentic.

You gotta see Nirvana's Papercuts song, well it's a music video inside Radioshack. NO ONE could scream or shreik or whatever it's called like that dude. It's just insanity. I've heard that he was having stomach pain and needing a fix badly right before this show, vomiting etc, yet he still put on this performance. His eyes are a bit bloodshot here, but the dude still shines, Mr. Rogers sweater and office chair and all.

One of the good nirvana react video I've watched. And you look pretty too ❤❤❤

That guitar that Kurt was playing was sold for 6 million.

"In the pines, in the pines"... 💚🤙

Ironically the guitar he is playing just sold for a record 6 million dollars. The most a guitar has ever gone for at auction.

I grew up hearing this song, my mom and my uncle would sing this song whenever they had a party and got drunk together. I was stationed at Quantico the first time I heard this version, in the barracks being played by a buddy of mine and I laughed my ass off. This is one of my favorite Nirvana songs. It is a classic

This song originated in the 1800s, sung by several different artists thru the decades. Also titled: Black Girl, In The Pines etc. Led Belly is a famous black blues musician that I believe sang the song in the 40s 50s... Love this, thank you! ✌

In The Pines - Beautiful

*MTV Unplugged* was a show where bands came in & played their hits acoustically. *#Nirvana* flipped that on his head & didn't play any of their own songs & they were at the height of their popularity

One of the few vocalists with the ability to scream in perfect pitch.

This is the Best MTV UNPLUGGED Ever!!!

I love this song. Drummer is Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters.

Drain You, Live in France is a great performance and you get to see Kurt wing it live when something goes wrong, I won’t say but they go without skipping a beat.

@anonymouscali7966

Жыл бұрын

Also, Kurt’s daughter almost lost the guitar in this show when her ex husband stole it during a divorce, a several million dollar guitar now days

@anonymouscali7966

Жыл бұрын

Also, lol last comment, if I’m not mistaken, Kurt and the lead singer of REM were became family through marriage not long before Kurt’s death, and Kurt actually sent him demos of acoustic songs he wrote because Kurt wanted a break from nirvana and lead from REM and Kurt were going to put out an acoustic album together. That would have been a masterpiece

You are adorable and I wish you success.

EVERY reactor pauses it here before the glance he gives, misses the entire feel of it, moment ruined.

Great take!

The Owner of the Indianapolis Colts bought that Guitar that Kurt is playing within the last couple of years for either 4 or 5 million dollars.

The Pines, is usually a portion of the woods that doesn't offer shelter from cold wind.

Nice reaction! Amazing performance to cap a really great unplugged set. If you let the video play to the end, you’d see just how cool he was with popping off stage and signing autographs for a couple people. Like who does that today anymore?

in the pines, in the pines-where the sun never shines

My favorite of theirs, which makes sense considering Midnight Special is my favorite CCR song and both are Leadbelly’s Also, I can’t get over how ridiculously gorgeous you are😮

❤🤯🔥👏👏 miss you guys bro 😱👏

"in the pines"... when running north midwest to deep south you suddenly smell pines and the feel of the humidity later the salt water.

I love the way the melody falters, like it's constantly stalling or groping drunk.

And thanks for Nirvana

From my home town Aberdeen WA ! He sings pain he was a addict 💔 So amazing singing from that place In your sole Isn't It powerful !❣

@markhathaway9456

Жыл бұрын

The song Heroin is like that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKyX2dZynbbIiag.html&pp=ygUMd2FyaG9sIHNvbmdz

I subbed in 2 seconds because you have a soothing voice. 😆

@raisa_cherry33

19 күн бұрын

😂

In the pines. In the pines where the sun don't ever shine. It took me a while to figure that out too!! I had to look at the lyrics!!

The song they're covering from Leadbelly was called "In the Pines". "In the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine, I'd shiver the whole night through"

@redroseeeeeeeeeeeee

Ай бұрын

Leadbelly was also covering it. No one knows who wrote it originally but it was known before Leadbelly

There's a saying in sports, "To leave it all on the field." With this song, Kurt Cobain indeed left it all on the field... and dropped the mic. I had never seen such emotional release in a performance when this came out & have never seen one quite like it since. Kurt and Nirvana were indeed all time greats. It's so sad that he chose to end his life so young.

Haunting.. his voice is haunting..

I'm sure it's already been said but I think you would have really liked the ending to this clip before you stopped it, where he goes down and starts signing autographs for fans, it's a touching moment from a video that shows you he is not only a dope artist, but also a man of the people, he gets it.

You should look up who Lead Belly is. The drummer in Nirvana is Dave Grohl the Foo Fighters front man.