VH1 Storytellers
VH1 Storytellers
VH1 Storytellers
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Overview
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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2005-04-02
Runtime: 1h 0m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Episodes - Season 1
Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
Episode 1
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band
Episode 2
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Episode 3
Coldplay
Coldplay
Episode 4
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne
Episode 5
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Episode 6
Sting
Sting
Episode 7
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
Episode 8
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge
Episode 9
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett
Episode 10
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Episode 11
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
Episode 12
John Fogerty
John Fogerty
Episode 13
Tom Waits
Tom Waits
Episode 34
The Pretenders
The Pretenders
Episode 43
The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Episode 44
Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."
Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Episode 45
David Bowie
David Bowie
Episode 46
Performances 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".
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Episode 47
Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean
Episode 48
Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Episode 49
CSNY
CSNY
Episode 50
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Episode 51
Don Henley
Don Henley
Episode 52
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Episode 53
The Best of Storytellers
The Best of Storytellers
Episode 54
Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots
Episode 55
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Episode 56
No Doubt
No Doubt
Episode 57
Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Episode 58
Smashing Pumpkins
Smashing Pumpkins
Episode 59
The Doors
The Doors
Episode 60
Matchbox 20
Matchbox 20
Episode 61
Rob 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".
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Episode 62
Travis
Travis
Episode 63
ELO
ELO
Episode 64
Train/Fuel
Train/Fuel
Episode 65
Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
Episode 66
Robert Plant
Robert Plant
Episode 67
Green Day
Green Day
Episode 68
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Episode 69
Bruce 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.”
Coldplay
Coldplay
Episode 70
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band
Episode 71
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Episode 72
Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.
Dixie Chicks
Dixie Chicks
Episode 73
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
Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster
Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster
Episode 74
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Episode 75
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Episode 76
Kid Rock
Kid Rock
Episode 77
Kid 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."
Kanye West
Kanye West
Episode 78
The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.
ZZ Top
ZZ Top
Episode 79
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Episode 80
This 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.
John Mayer
John Mayer
Episode 81
The 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.
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Episode 82
T.I.
T.I.
Episode 83
T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.
Cee Lo Green
Cee Lo Green
Episode 85
Grammy 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."
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