VH1 Storytellers

Season 1

TV-PG
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.

56 Episodes

  • Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
    E1
    Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
  • Dave Matthews Band
    E2
    Dave Matthews Band
  • Bruce Springsteen
    E3
    Bruce Springsteen
  • Coldplay
    E4
    Coldplay
  • Jackson Browne
    E5
    Jackson Browne
  • Elvis Costello
    E6
    Elvis Costello
  • Sting
    E7
    Sting
  • The Black Crowes
    E8
    The Black Crowes
  • Melissa Etheridge
    E9
    Melissa Etheridge
  • Lyle Lovett
    E10
    Lyle Lovett
  • Garth Brooks
    E11
    Garth Brooks
  • Bee Gees
    E12
    Bee Gees
  • John Fogerty
    E13
    John Fogerty
  • Tom Waits
    E34
    Tom Waits
  • The Pretenders
    E43
    The PretendersThe Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.
  • Alanis Morissette
    E44
    Alanis MorissetteAlanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."
  • Def Leppard
    E45
    Def Leppard
  • David Bowie
    E46
    David BowiePerformances 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
    E47
    Lenny Kravitz
  • Wyclef Jean
    E48
    Wyclef Jean
  • Eurythmics
    E49
    Eurythmics
  • CSNY
    E50
    CSNY
  • Steely Dan
    E51
    Steely Dan
  • Don Henley
    E52
    Don Henley
  • Pete Townshend
    E53
    Pete TownshendIn an intimate setting, rock legend Pete Townshend shares anecdotes on his music and life in general as he plays some of his all time classics.
  • The Best of Storytellers
    E54
    The Best of Storytellers
  • Stone Temple Pilots
    E55
    Stone Temple Pilots
  • Bon Jovi
    E56
    Bon Jovi
  • No Doubt
    E57
    No Doubt
  • Duran Duran
    E58
    Duran Duran
  • Smashing Pumpkins
    E59
    Smashing Pumpkins
  • The Doors
    E60
    The Doors
  • Matchbox 20
    E61
    Matchbox 20Rob 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
    E62
    Billy IdolThe trademark snarl and sneer are still in place, but it's a somewhat mellower, more reflective, middle-aged Billy Idol who takes center stage in this latest installment of the Storytellers series. Backed by a band including longtime cohort Steve Stevens on guitar, the one-time punk pioneer works his way through 15 songs (among which are 8 that didn't make the original cable broadcast, including a superb reading of "Eyes Without a Face") over the course of the 104-minute concert, pausing between tunes to reflect on times that "weren't meant to be remembered," as Idol puts it. More than half the show is performed semi-acoustically; it's odd to hear the likes of "White Wedding" and "Rebel Yell" played as acoustic duets, but they work. And when Stevens brings out his electric for "Dancing with Myself," "Mony Mony," and others, the joint rocks.
  • Travis
    E63
    Travis
  • ELO
    E64
    ELO
  • Train/Fuel
    E65
    Train/Fuel
  • Goo Goo Dolls
    E66
    Goo Goo Dolls
  • Robert Plant
    E67
    Robert Plant
  • Green Day
    E68
    Green DayGreen Day plays their entire album 'American Idiot' as well as fields questions from the small audience regarding the song concepts.
  • Bruce Springsteen
    E69
    Bruce SpringsteenBruce 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
    E70
    Coldplay
  • Dave Matthews Band
    E71
    Dave Matthews Band
  • Pearl Jam
    E72
    Pearl JamRecorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.
  • Dixie Chicks
    E73
    Dixie ChicksRecorded 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
    E74
    Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster
  • Mary J. Blige
    E75
    Mary J. Blige
  • Snoop Dogg
    E76
    Snoop Dogg
  • Kid Rock
    E77
    Kid RockKid 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
    E78
    Kanye WestThe hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.
  • ZZ Top
    E79
    ZZ Top
  • Foo Fighters
    E80
    Foo FightersThis 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
    E81
    John MayerThe 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
    E82
    Christina Aguilera
  • T.I.
    E83
    T.I.T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.
  • Cee Lo Green
    E85
    Cee Lo GreenGrammy 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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