10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged (1993)
MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album by 10,000 Maniacs. The music was recorded for the MTV Unplugged series and it was also the last album by the band featuring Natalie Merchant as vocalist. In addition to the songs released on this album, four takes of "How You've Grown" were recorded, second takes of "Because the Night" and "Gold Rush Brides", a brief take of "Puff the Magic Dragon" and three other songs which featured singer David Byrne as a guest: "Let The Mystery Be" (two takes, one of which was released as a B-Side to "Few and Far Between" and on Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings), "Jolene", and "Dallas". In 1994, it reached 13 on the Billboard 200.
Director: Milton Lage
Genre: Music
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: June 1, 1993
Cast
- Natalie Merchant - Self
- Jerry Augustyniak - Self
- Robert Buck - Self
- Dennis Drew - Self
- Steven Gustafson - Self
- Mary Ramsey - Self
- David Byrne - Self
Editing: Jon Vesey
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
concert, unplugged
More Films by Director: Milton Lage
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged about?
- MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album by 10,000 Maniacs. The music was recorded for the MTV Unplugged series and it was also the last album by the band featuring Natalie Merchant as vocalist. In addition to the songs released on this album, four takes of "How You've Grown" were recorded, second takes of "Because the Night" and "Gold Rush Brides", a brief take of "Puff the Magic Dragon" and three other songs which featured singer David Byrne as a guest: "Let The Mystery Be" (two takes, one of which was released as a B-Side to "Few and Far Between" and on Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings), "Jolene", and "Dallas". In 1994, it reached 13 on the Billboard 200.
- Who directed 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged?
- 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged was directed by Milton Lage.
- Who stars in 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged?
- 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged stars Natalie Merchant, Jerry Augustyniak, Robert Buck, Dennis Drew, Steven Gustafson, Mary Ramsey.
- How long is 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged?
- 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged?
- 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged is a Music film.