VH1 Storytellers / 2005

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...

John Mayer - VH1 Storytellers / 2010

For his release "Battle Studies" Grammy award winner John Mayer goes on the acclaimed show VH1 Storytellers. He plays songs from all his previous albums, and tells the stories that goes into his writing and understanding of them. Filmed 10 December 2009 in Brooklyn and aired 28 January 2010. He discusses the stories behind such songs as “Your Body Is a Wonderland," "Daughters," "Heartbreak Warfare" and "Who Says."

ZZ Top: VH1 Storytellers / 2009

ZZ Top might seem like something of a challenge for the VH1 "Storytellers" series because while this Texas blues-rock band has a secure spot in music history, its three members don't have a reputation for being all that chatty. Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill - the two bearded guys out front - are droll and funny. So is drummer Frank Beard, the one without a beard. But they've mostly let their music talk over the 40 years they've been playing together. This show comes across more as a ZZ Top greatest-hits concert, which certainly won't disappoint ZZ Top fans. Few bands have been as consistent in their sound over the years, and there's no let down in this performance. Originally aired: 27 June 2009. Set List: 1. Just Got Paid; 2. La Grange; 3. Jesus Just Left Chicago; Gimme All Your Lovin'; 5. Tush; 6. Sharp Dressed Man

VH1 Storytellers - Matchbox Twenty / 2006

Platinum hitmakers Matchbox Twenty hit the stage and tell the tales for the groundbreaking VH1 series, "Storytellers." Starting with their 1996 debut, "Yourself or Someone Like You," Matchbox Twenty has built a devoted following that continues to grow with each new record and tour. Filmed at New York City's Chelsea Piers, Matchbox Twenty perform their many hits including a stripped-down version of the timeless "3 A.M." with Rob Thomas at the piano. Songs: Bent, Mad Season, Black and White People, Push, If You're Gone, Crutch, Lonely Weekend, You Won't Be Mine, Rest Stop, 3 AM.

Christina Aguilera: VH1 Storytellers / 2010

In this special, VH1 Storytellers featured the one and only Christina Aguilera in which she performed a mini-concert for fans.

Alicia Keys - VH1 Storytellers / 2013

VH1 Storytellers is a VH1 original series in which a singer/songwriter performs and tells stories in front of an intimate audience about their life in the industry, writing lyrics, playing with other musicians and their career.

P!NK: VH1 Storytellers / 2012

VH1 Storytellers is a VH1 original series in which a singer/songwriter performs and tells stories in front of an intimate audience about their life in the industry, writing lyrics, playing with other musicians and their career. The series started in 1996 with Ray Davies. Since then, episodes have featured David Bowie, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Elton John, Coldplay, Jay-Z, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash, Foo Fighters, John Mayer and Christina Aguilera among many others.

Kanye West: VH1 Storytellers / 2009

Fresh off the release of Kanye's fourth #1 album, 808s & Heartbreak, VH1 and Mr. West collaborated for a special concert as part of the critically acclaimed Storytellers series. A collection of live performances from Kanye's arsenal of hits including songs from his ground breaking 808s & Heartbreak album.

Coldplay: VH1 Storytellers / 2005

Weeks before the much-anticipated release of their album X&Y, Coldplay took the stage at Brooklyn Academy Of Music for an intimate night of storytelling and live music. Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman, and Jon Buckland debuted new tunes ("Square One," "Fix You"), revisited old favorites ("Clocks," "Yellow") and even shared a song they wrote for Johnny Cash ("Till Kingdom Come"). Chris explained that "Yellow" was inspired by the Yellow Pages ("In an alternative universe this song would be called Playboy") and revealed "Speed Of Sound" was an attempt to rip-off Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill." It was a magical night for the introspective Britpop heavyweights.

Taylor Swift: VH1 Storytellers / 2012

Filmed as part of the VH1 Storytellers series, Taylor Swift performed a live acoustic concert on October 15, 2012 at the Bridges Auditorium, after the Harvey Mudd College won the "Taylor Swift on Campus" contest.

Natalie Merchant - VH1 Storytellers / 2005

Natalie Merchant got her start at age 17 as the lead singer of the folk-pop outfit 10,000 Maniacs. Her silken voice and outspoken social awareness wooed music fans and cemented her status as one of the day's most astute and captivating artists. Though 10,000 Maniacs achieved a level of critical success as a major-label act in the mid-80's, Merchant decided to go it alone in 1994. Since then her popularity has bloomed in the wake of Tigerlily, Ophelia, Motherland, Live in Concert: Natalie Merchant and The House Carpenter's Daughter. Featured here are the hits in an intimate, one-of-a-kind setting. Tracks: 1. These Are the Days - 2. Carnival - 3. What's the Matter Here? - 4. Kind and Generous - 5. Break Your Heart - 6. Wonder - 7. Verdi Cries - 8. These Are the Days (Bonus Track) - 9. Life is Sweet (Bonus Track)

Stevie Nicks - VH1 Storytellers / 1998

Stevie Nicks performs on VH1 Storytellers where her and her solo band perform the following hits: Dreams, Landslide, Standback, Rhiannon, After The Glitter Fades, Edge Of Seventeen & Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For you. The show was taped on August 18th, 1998 at Sony Music Studios in New York.

Pearl Jam: VH1 Storytellers / 2006

Pearl Jam recorded an intimate 10-song set for VH1's Storytellers on May 31, 2006 at the New York's Avalon. Filling in background and inspiration for songs old and new, Vedder riffed on the abusive relationship at the heart of "Better Man" and explained how the audience response to "Alive" forever changed the song's meaning for him.

VH1 Storytellers - Sarah McLachlan / 2004

More than just the mind behind Lilith Fair, Sarah McLachlan is the lush voice from some of the most beautiful and haunting melodies in recent memory. The Canadian songstress broke out in 1993 wit her third album, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, inspired by her experience working on a documentary about poverty and child prostitution. Then came Mirrorball, which gave rise to enchanting songs like "Building a Mystery" and "I Will Remember You." And we"ve got them right here in rock's most intimate setting, so sit back, relax, and get ready to go one-on-one with the artists you love " and the songs you only thought you knew. Includes Good Enough, Building a Mystery, Ice Cream, Sweet Surrender, Hold On, Elsewhere, Possession, Witness, Angel

Rod Stewart: VH1 Storytellers / 1998

Recorded at New York's infamous Supper Club in the spring of 1998, VH1 STORYTELLERS-Rod Stewart finds the vocalist at his most engaging. Performing songs from his legendary career, Rod recounts the tales behind his biggest hits including "Maggie May," "Tonight's the Night," and "Forever Young." This DVD release includes 2 bonus performances not seen in the original broadcast.

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers / 2002

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David Bowie: VH1 Storytellers / 2009

David Bowie recorded an intimate set for VH1 Storytellers on August 23, 1999 at Manhattan Center in New York. The set list comprises songs that spanned Bowie's career, from the 1960s until his then soon-to-be released album Hours.

Dixie Chicks – VH1 Storytellers / 2011

The set list for this VH1 Storytellers: Dixie Chicks is: The Long Way Around Truth No. 2 Silent House Cowboy Take Me Away Lullaby Lubbock Or Leave It Not Ready To Make Nice Easy Silence So hard Wide Open Spaces Sin Wagon

Bon Jovi: VH1 Storytellers /

The New Jersey band perform their hits, live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Songs include "It's My Life", "Livin' On A Prayer", and "Runaway".