MTV Unplugged 1989
What is MTV Unplugged?
MTV Unplugged is a music series that features performances by artists in the music industry. The show is known for its acoustic versions of songs, which showcase the talents of both established and up-and-coming musicians.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 172
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 26, 1989
- Last aired
- Dec 15, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MTV, YouTube, Palladia, MTV Live
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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MTV Unplugged is a music series that features performances by artists in the music industry. The show is known for its acoustic versions of songs, which showcase the talents of both established and up-and-coming musicians. The series provides a unique platform for artists to perform in a stripped-down setting, highlighting their musical abilities.
Should you watch it?
“Top artists and rising stars perform acoustic versions of their songs in this acclaimed music series.”
- features popular artists
- showcases raw talent
- lack of full production
- limited to acoustic arrangements
Watch it if you enjoy hearing your favorite songs reimagined in a stripped-back setting.
The series is generally suitable for a wide audience interested in live music performances.
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Season 1 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Squeeze with Syd Straw and Elliot Easton Mytharc Nov 26, 1989
- E2 The Smithereens and Graham Parker Core Jan 28, 1990
- E3 10,000 Maniacs with Michael Penn Core Feb 4, 1990
- E4 The Alarm with Nuclear Valdez Core Feb 11, 1990
- E5 Joe Walsh and Dr. John Core Feb 18, 1990
- E6 Stevie Ray Vaughan with Joe Satriani Core Mar 4, 1990
- E7 Michelle Shocked with Indigo Girls Core Mar 11, 1990
- E8 Sinead O'Connor with The Church Core Mar 18, 1990
- E9 Don Henley Core Apr 22, 1990
- E10 Great White with Damn Yankees Core May 6, 1990
- E11 Crowded House with Tim Finn Core May 13, 1990
- E12 Hall and Oates Core Jun 5, 1990
- E13 Elton John Core Aug 5, 1990
- E14 Aerosmith Core Sep 20, 1990
- E15 Crosby, Stills & Nash Core Sep 30, 1990
- E16 Ratt with Vixen Core Oct 7, 1990
- E17 The Black Crowes with Tesla Core Dec 2, 1990
- E18 The Allman Brothers Band Mytharc Dec 9, 1990
- E19 Poison Mytharc Dec 13, 1990
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 The Cure Mytharc Mar 3, 1991
- E2 Winger with Slaughter Core Mar 24, 1991
- E3 Paul McCartney Core Apr 3, 1991
- E4 Sting Core Apr 10, 1991
- E5 R.E.M. (1) Core Apr 24, 1991
- E6 Yo! Unplugged Rap Mytharc May 1, 1991
- E7 Elvis Costello Mytharc Jul 3, 1991
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Eric Clapton Mytharc Mar 11, 1992
- E2 R&B Unplugged: Boyz II Men/Shanice/Joe Public Core Apr 29, 1992
- E3 Pearl Jam Core May 13, 1992
- E4 Mariah Carey Core May 20, 1992
- E5 Paul Simon Core Jun 3, 1992
- E6 Queensrￃﾃￂche Core Jul 22, 1992
- E7 John Mellencamp Core Aug 12, 1992
- E8 Annie Lennox Core Sep 21, 1992
- E9 Eurythmics Mytharc Sep 10, 1992
- E10 Bruce Springsteen Mytharc Nov 11, 1992
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Roxette Mytharc Feb 13, 1993
- E2 Arrested Development Core Mar 31, 1993
- E3 Neil Young Core Mar 3, 1993
- E4 Denis Leary Core Mar 13, 1993
- E5 k.d. lang Core Mar 28, 1993
- E6 Rod Stewart Core May 5, 1993
- E7 Uptown Unplugged Core May 31, 1993
- E8 10,000 Maniacs Core Jun 1, 1993
- E9 Soul Asylum Core Jun 2, 1993
- E10 Midnight Oil Core Jun 3, 1993
- E11 Spoken Word I Core Jul 28, 1993
- E12 Duran Duran Mytharc Dec 13, 1993
- E13 Nirvana Mytharc Dec 14, 1993
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Stone Temple Pilots Mytharc Feb 2, 1994
- E2 Tony Bennett Core Jun 1, 1994
- E3 Spoken Word II Core Jun 21, 1994
- E5 Spoken Word III Core Jun 21, 1994
- E6 Lenny Kravitz Core Jul 12, 1994
- E7 Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Core Sep 29, 1994
- E8 Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded Core Oct 12, 1994
- E9 Phil Collins Core Oct 21, 1994
- E10 Björk Mytharc Nov 7, 1994
- E11 Bob Dylan Mytharc Dec 14, 1994
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
Artists perform acoustic versions of their songs.
Who appears on the show?
The series features both top artists and rising stars in the music industry.
Is the music live?
The series showcases live acoustic performances.
What kind of music is featured?
The show features a variety of artists performing their own songs.
Is this an ongoing series?
The series was established in 1989 to feature acoustic performances.
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