VH1 Storytellers
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Seasons | 12
Episodes | 133
avg.Runtime | 60 min
First EP | 2005-04-02
Last EP | 2012-11-13
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Rating : 8.7
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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.
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2005-04-02
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Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
2005-04-02
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Dave Matthews Band
2005-05-09
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Bruce Springsteen
2005-06-09
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Coldplay
2005-07-09
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Jackson Browne
2006-04-18
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Elvis Costello
2006-05-29
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Sting
2006-07-15
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The Black Crowes
2006-08-27
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Melissa Etheridge
2006-09-13
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Lyle Lovett
2006-10-21
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Garth Brooks
2006-10-20
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Bee Gees
2006-11-25
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John Fogerty
1997-06-06
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Tom Waits
1999-01-04
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The Pretenders
2002-01-02
The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.
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Alanis Morissette
2002-06-20
Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."
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Def Leppard
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David Bowie
2002-06-06
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".
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Lenny Kravitz
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Wyclef Jean
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Eurythmics
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CSNY
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Steely Dan
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Don Henley
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Pete Townshend
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The Best of Storytellers
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Stone Temple Pilots
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Bon Jovi
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No Doubt
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Duran Duran
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Smashing Pumpkins
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The Doors
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Matchbox 20
2001-06-01
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".
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Billy Idol
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Travis
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ELO
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Train/Fuel
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Goo Goo Dolls
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Robert Plant
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Green Day
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Bruce Springsteen
2005-04-23
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.”
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Coldplay
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Dave Matthews Band
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Pearl Jam
2006-01-07
Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.
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Dixie Chicks
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
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Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster
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Mary J. Blige
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Snoop Dogg
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Kid Rock
2008-11-27
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."
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Kanye West
2009-02-28
The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.
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ZZ Top
2009-06-27
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Foo Fighters
2009-11-27
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.
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John Mayer
2009-01-28
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.
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Christina Aguilera
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T.I.
2010-12-10
T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.
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Cee Lo Green
2011-05-20
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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