VH1 Storytellers (2005)
The greatest singers and songwriters play their music and tell the stories behind their greatest songs on this acclaimed VH1 music performance series. Each one-hour episode takes viewers behind the scenes with a single artist or group featuring intimate musical performances and the first-hand stories behind the performer's hits and sentimental favorites.
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Episode 1 - Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
Release Date: 2005-04-02 -
Episode 2 - Dave Matthews Band
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Episode 3 - Bruce Springsteen
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Episode 4 - Coldplay
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Episode 5 - Jackson Browne
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Episode 6 - Elvis Costello
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Episode 7 - Sting
Release Date: 2006-07-15 -
Episode 8 - The Black Crowes
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Episode 9 - Melissa Etheridge
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Episode 10 - Lyle Lovett
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Episode 11 - Garth Brooks
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Episode 12 - Bee Gees
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Episode 13 - John Fogerty
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Episode 34 - Tom Waits
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Episode 43 - The Pretenders
Release Date: 2002-01-02The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.
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Episode 44 - Alanis Morissette
Release Date: 2002-06-20Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."
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Episode 45 - Def Leppard
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Episode 46 - David Bowie
Release Date: 2002-06-06Performances 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".
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Episode 47 - Lenny Kravitz
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Episode 48 - Wyclef Jean
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Episode 49 - Eurythmics
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Episode 50 - CSNY
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Episode 51 - Steely Dan
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Episode 52 - Don Henley
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Episode 53 - Pete Townshend
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Episode 54 - The Best of Storytellers
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Episode 55 - Stone Temple Pilots
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Episode 56 - Bon Jovi
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Episode 57 - No Doubt
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Episode 58 - Duran Duran
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Episode 59 - Smashing Pumpkins
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Episode 60 - The Doors
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Episode 61 - Matchbox 20
Release Date: 2001-06-01Rob 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".
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Episode 62 - Billy Idol
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Episode 63 - Travis
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Episode 64 - ELO
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Episode 65 - Train/Fuel
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Episode 66 - Goo Goo Dolls
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Episode 67 - Robert Plant
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Episode 68 - Green Day
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Episode 69 - Bruce Springsteen
Release Date: 2005-04-23Bruce 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.”
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Episode 70 - Coldplay
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Episode 71 - Dave Matthews Band
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Episode 72 - Pearl Jam
Release Date: 2006-01-07Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.
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Episode 73 - Dixie Chicks
Release Date: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
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Episode 74 - Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster
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Episode 75 - Mary J. Blige
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Episode 76 - Snoop Dogg
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Episode 77 - Kid Rock
Release Date: 2008-11-27Kid 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."
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Episode 78 - Kanye West
Release Date: 2009-02-28The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.
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Episode 79 - ZZ Top
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Episode 80 - Foo Fighters
Release Date: 2009-11-27This 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.
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Episode 81 - John Mayer
Release Date: 2009-01-28The 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.
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Episode 82 - Christina Aguilera
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Episode 83 - T.I.
Release Date: 2010-12-10T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.
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Episode 85 - Cee Lo Green
Release Date: 2011-05-20Grammy 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."