Analogman Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 MTV's 'Unplugged' Reborn With The Police, Bon JoviBon JoviMay 31, 2007, 11:00 AM ETJonathan Cohen, N.Y.MTV's on-again, off-again "Unplugged" program will return in a big way this summer, with new episodes featuring the Police, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mary J. Blige and John Mayer. This time around, however, the show will be rolled out on a variety of related channels and platforms, including VH1, CMT and MTV.com. Bon Jovi will usher in the 2007 edition of the series beginning June 22 on MTV. The next two evenings, VH1 and CMT will air a version of "Unplugged" specifically tailored to those channels' audiences. Bon Jovi is credited with inspiring the "Unplugged" format after its stripped-down performance on the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. The group's appearance coincides with its new country-tinged album, "Lost Highway," due June 19 via Island. No information has yet been unveiled about the other tapings, although the Police will reportedly hold their "Unplugged" show in mid-July in Miami. Rumor has it the group is also mulling the release of an album featuring acoustic renditions of old materia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Maybe John Mayer's face will work more smoothly on acoustic songs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'm going to have to see if there's any way to get tickets for this Unplugged dealie in Miami. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Every Unplugged artist should be made to spray their armpits with white foam in homage to LL Cool J's defining performance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Listen to the bass go boom explosion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
napoleon Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 jay-z unplugged is still one of my favorite albums of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Legacy Refurbishes Vintage 'Unplugged' AlbumsMariah CareyAugust 09, 2007, 12:05 PM ETJonathan Cohen, N.Y.Columbia/Legacy will on Sept. 18 reissue four vintage "MTV Unplugged" albums from Mariah Carey, Alice In Chains, Tony Bennett and Bob Dylan. Each package also includes a DVD with previously unreleased tracks and extras. Carey's "Unplugged," recorded in 1992, is expanded here with three music videos, an interview, behind-the-scenes clips and the artist's own home movies. Alice In Chains' session, taped in April 1996, will feature the previously unaired songs "Frogs," "Angry Chair" and "The Killer Is Me." Bennett's "Unplugged," which introduced his music to a new generation of listeners in the throes of grunge, includes the previously unreleased audio tracks "(Just a) Little Street Where Old Friends Meet" and "When Do the Bells Ring for Me." The DVD boasts the music video for "Steppin' Out With My Baby" and interviews with Bennett and Elvis Costello. Meanwhile, Dylan's release appends "Dignity" to the CD portion as well as "Tombstone Blues," "John Brown" and "Desolation Row" to the Dvd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 That Dylan unplugged is really nice. Glad to see the excellent additions to be made. I think the Neil Young one is my favorite, with the Nirvana one a close second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 One of the few Dylan albums I do not own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 AiC's unplugged was fairly awesome as well. I wonder if they are going to reissue Nirvana's set? That would be one of the most interesting to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Bon fucking Jovi... urgh... of all the bands that would work really well in this setting, that sounds like torture... Any more info on bands featuring other than The Police?? Not really sure how that'd work... Dylan's unplugged is really good. The early versions of it had a awful looped crowd applause during Knockin' on Heaven's Door that drove me insane... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I didn't like Dylan's unplugged... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 "Meanwhile, Dylan's release appends "Dignity" to the CD portion as well as "Tombstone Blues," "John Brown" and "Desolation Row" to the Dvd." I just returned from the library and picked up the DVD of Dylan unplugged that came out a while back and it's got these four tunes on it already.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 With god on our side has some really great vocals on the Unplugged album.. pity it didnt make it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 "Meanwhile, Dylan's release appends "Dignity" to the CD portion as well as "Tombstone Blues," "John Brown" and "Desolation Row" to the Dvd." I just returned from the library and picked up the DVD of Dylan unplugged that came out a while back and it's got these four tunes on it already.... Yeah, I was going to say that. They are also the best songs on it, so I can't understand why they were left off the show originally. I think he did 2 nights, or something, (didn't he?) and one of them was really great (from what I've read of it), and the other one they showed on tv - go figure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 the dylan rehearsals were really good... he didn 'Hazel' too which wasnt on the official release. still the finished product does have some gems. here's what Dylan had to say about it in 1995: On the eve of his MTV Unplugged album, the usually reclusive BobDylan agreed to an exclusive chat about his current activities.After a string of West Coast dates this month, he and his bandresume touring in Europe in June, then return for a full US tour thisfall. He spent three weeks in January writing new songs butprobably won't record them before 1996. What else? Read on.Gundersen:How did you plan this 'Unplugged' project?Dylan:I wasn't quite sure how to do it and what material to use. I wouldhave liked to do old folk songs with acoustic instruments, butthere was a lot of input from other sources as to what would beright for the MTV audience. The record company said, "You can'tdo that, it's too obscure." At one time, I would have argued, butthere's no point. OK, so what's not obscure? They said "Knockin'on Heaven's Door."Gundersen:And "Like a Rolling Stone," your signature.Dylan:I was hearing a lot about how Eric Clapton did "Layla" acousticallyfor "Unplugged." That influenced me to do the same for "Like aRolling Stone," but it would never get played that way normally.Gundersen:Would you consider an "Unplugged" sequel"?Dylan:I'd consider doing "Unplugged" again in a relaxed setting where Ididn't feel like I was on the spot. I felt like I had to deliver, and Idelivered something that was preconceived for me. That wasn't aproblem, but it wasn't necessarily what I wanted to do.Gundersen:Do you prefer playing acoustic over electric?Dylan:They're pretty much equal to me. I try not to deface the song withelectricity or non-electricity. I'd rather get something out of thesong verbally and phonetically than depend on tonality ofinstruments.Gundersen:Was performing before TV cameras difficult?Dylan:It's hard to rise above some lukewarm attitude toward TV. I'venever catered to that medium. It doesn't really pay off for me.Gundersen:Was the studio audience a typical Dylan crowd?Dylan:I'd never seen them before. (Laughs) As I recall, they were in thepolite category.Gundersen:Did you approve of the finished show?Dylan:I can't say. I didn't see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 i swear i heard a story a few years ago about dylan's unplugged. the first night the crowd was so lukewarm he got pissed & re-recorded it. this time w/ friends, etc. as good as it is, i would've much rather heard him do old folk songs. fuckin' mtv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Maybe you are thinking of the Neil Young episode - he did it twice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 dylan definitely did his twice. i have the boots from it at home. but yeah, the story could be about neil young. unplugged info from bobs boots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 I have never heard of that - unless I read it in a Dylan book and forgot it somehow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Maybe you are thinking of the Neil Young episode - he did it twice. Neil did it 2 times...hated the frist take so did it again....I never heard that Dylan did it two times but wouldnt surprise me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 well obviously there was two days of recordings. now i'm confused about what i had heard. dammit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Wasn't it Neil Young that showed up and played certain songs two and three times because he kept screwing them up? Other Notable Unplugged Appearances for me:Nirvana -- arguably the best everClapton -- simply greatOasis -- Lead singer too drunk to play and the other Gallagher did all the singing, which was far better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 I think he was unhappy with his band at the time - or something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 dylan's unplugged show was recorded over 2 days (17th and 18th november). it was really a case of doing the "show" twice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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