EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 20 MIN
Why Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged Is One of the Greatest Live Performances Ever | Record Room Ep. 14
from Record Room with Odette Nader · host Indie Music Vinyl
Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York is one of the greatest live performances ever captured.In this episode of Record Room, we talk about the songs, covers, atmosphere, and choices that made this performance so unforgettable. From the unusual setlist and stripped back arrangements to The Meat Puppets section, the candlelit stage, and Kurt Cobain’s final vocal on “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” this is our conversation about a performance that became part of music history.Nirvana did not give MTV a normal acoustic greatest hits show. They gave them deep cuts, strange covers, unexpected guests, and something far more intimate, fragile, and impossible to recreate.For this episode, we also brought candles and white Stargazer lilies into our own set as a small nod to the original MTV Unplugged stage. What is your favorite moment from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged? Let us know in the comments 👇Follow Me!Instagram: @indie_music_vinylTikTok: @indie_music_vinylYouTube: @Indie_music_vinylSpotify: @Indie Music VinylHosted by Odette NaderGuest: Juan Antonio Nader
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