First-time Reaction to 'The Man Who Sold the World' - Vocal Analysis feat. Nirvana on MTV Unplugged

While this isn't my first time hearing Nirvana, this IS my first time watching their MTV Unplugged performance of David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World."

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[Horseman]

Really should analyze Nirvana cover of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" from their MTV Unplugged performance.

[krisfrederick]

“I was simply blown away when I found that Kurt Cobain liked my work, and have always wanted to talk to him about his reasons for covering ‘The Man Who Sold the World’” and that it was a good straight forward rendition and sounded somehow very honest. It would have been nice to have worked with him, but just talking with him would have been real cool.”

-David Bowie

P.S. Kurt does actually technically screw up the solo by one fret as he prophesized, but it just sounds cooler.

[mrnosaj]

I've always considered this the greatest of mtv's unplugged, possibly one of the best rock shows on tape.

[bluetoughguy]

YES!!!! This unplugged album is one of my all time favorites!!! Front to back, just amazing!

[anjellread]

The yodel relayed the pain in his soul. It’s achy and awesome and appropriate

[The_Crow.]

This version by Nirvana stirs my emotions and brings me to tears each time I listen to it.

[shanejones]

Your eyes have mesmerized written all over them the moment he started moving his lips. He had that effect on us.

[DeadBeatSage]

As a teenager in the 90's this entire set made music so accessible in terms of actually learning. The songbook was everything and gave me a platform to teach myself enough to float a 15yr career as a musician, creating my own style and sound along the way.

[dathorndike]

Kurt was never concerned about being "technically perfect" in either his vocals or his guitar playing. That was such a huge part of his charm for us Nirvana fans and what set him and Nirvana apart from so many other bands and artists

[specialedify]

Thanks for this great review. This whole performance is legendary of course. As far as your next Nirvana song, I'll put my vote in for Lounge Act. Incredible sound and lyrics on that one! Thank you!

[chadjones]

Analyzing “Lithium” would be awesome! Personally, I think it’s the song that best defines what Nirvana was. The soft/loud/soft/loud dynamic fits that track to perfection, while Cobain shows off his side vocal range masterfully. Can’t wait to watch that analysis video.

[richardedenfield]

"learn how not to play the guitar" was a quote of Robert Johnson that Kurt hung over his bed. About finding your voice and making it a part of you through not just doing it technically correct...I expect that that thinking carried into everything, as it should, including his singing.

[JugheadJones]

Watching your passion and energy express on your face is really refreshing. You can tell you get up each day and love endeavoring in your vocation. Thanks for sharing your skill and expertise for our entertainment.

[x]

This song always reminds me of when I was deployed to Mogudishu in '93 and '95. We played this CD over and over again (in '95) on a shitty little boom box. Every time I hear this song I can feel the heat, the hot wind, the smells and sounds of being there. Not the greatest memory, but still a memory.

[binx]

This has always been one of my favrotie albums they did -
you really need to watch/listen to the last track - Where did you sleep last night. Talk about haunting.

[SeanJuan_]

This was the first album I bought with my own money. Picked it up at a small used record shop in ‘94 or ‘95. To this day it is still one of my favorite albums. Love hearing your analysis of this song as well as Pearl Jam.

[clintlandrum]

I love the tone on Cobain's guitar and the solo.

[germanium]

I love when music is not perfect. I love to hear all the imperfections. It makes the music feel real

[ChrisLegner-qpyh]

My personal fave from this performance. And you honed in straight away on what is great about it. Very relaxed but with a hint a dark menace.

[gragolawncarepatrick]

Unbelievable performance all these years later 🏆🏆❤️❤️