However, he didn't want to stop the connection between the band and MTV on the In Utero cycle prematurely. The video quickly became an MTV mainstay and went on to win two MTV Video Music Awards at the following year’s VMAs.ĭanny Goldberg: The music video for "Heart-Shaped Box" was an extremely elaborate production and Kurt didn’t really have an idea for a follow-up video that was going to live up to that impact. The album’s lead single, "Heart-Shaped Box," hit number one on the Billboard Modern Rock chart and was accompanied by a stunningly surreal music video that was intricately created by Cobain and directed by photographer Anton Corbijn. After two years of tumultuously navigating the cultural tide change spearheaded by their sophomore album Nevermind, Cobain, bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl released the raucously powerful (and famously unpolished) In Utero in late September of 1993. The opportunity to record their own episode of "Unplugged" presented itself at an interesting time in the band's career. Also, the timing of it was perfect because it allowed the band to continue their presence on MTV without them having to be involved with making another music video. As much as he loved punk music, he was also a really big fan of acoustic singer-songwriters like Jad Fair. With both MTV Unplugged In New York and the show itself celebrating milestones this month (the album turns 25 on Nov. 1 and the very first episode of "Unplugged" aired 30 years ago on Nov. 26, 1989), the Recording Academy spoke to former Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg about the lead-up, taping and lasting legacy of Nirvana's landmark acoustic performance.ĭanny Goldberg: As a music fan, I really liked the idea of "Unplugged." For the band, creatively, it provided an opportunity to experiment with acoustic music, which Kurt really liked.
This reissue is pressed on heavyweight 180-gram black vinyl and the band's website is offering a limited-edition multi-color variant as well. In addition to the enhanced aesthetic upgrades of an exclusive gatefold layout with celebratory silver-foiled front and back artwork, this MTV Unplugged in New York vinyl reissue finds the album making its double-disc debut with the addition of five extra rehearsal tracks-"Come As You Are," "Polly," "Plateau," "Pennyroyal Tea" and their revered cover of David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold The World"-that were previously only available in video form on the 2007 DVD release. For the 25th anniversary of the GRAMMY-winning, Billboard-topping, multi-platinum album, MTV Unplugged In New York is getting an impressive expanded vinyl reissue that drops 25 years to the day after the album’s original release. Often celebrated for showcasing both the band and the "Unplugged" format at each of their respective creative heights, the stunningly intimate episode spawned the MTV Unplugged In New York album that was released on Nov. 1, 1994. With this unassuming and charmingly self-deprecating kick-off from frontman Kurt Cobain, Nirvana launched into their feverishly anticipated episode of "MTV Unplugged"-a crystallizing performance that quickly became one of, if not the most, beloved and iconic gigs of their all-too-short career. ( music publisher), Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems-EMI, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc."Good evening. ( USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music cover recording of: The Man Who Sold the World lyricist and composer: David Bowie publisher: BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music Ltd. ( music publisher), Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems-EMI, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. ( company credits only do NOT use as release label) (in 1994) recorded at: Sony Studios ( NYC) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (on ) part of: AUX: 10 Cover Songs Better Than The Orignials and Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 238) live cover recording of: The Man Who Sold the World (on ) lyricist and composer: David Bowie publisher: BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music Ltd. Bass guitar: Krist Novoselic (on ) cello: Lori Goldston ( American cellist) (on ) drums (drum set) and background vocals: Dave Grohl (on ) guitar: Kurt Cobain (on ) and Pat Smear (on ) lead vocals: Kurt Cobain (on ) phonographic copyright by: Geffen Records, Inc.