Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1Green Day: American Idiot Uncut60m2E2Dave Matthews Band60m3E3Bruce Springsteen60m4E4Coldplay60m5E5Jackson Browne60m6E6Elvis Costello60m7
StingSting performs his hits "Fields of Gold" and "Let Your Soul Be Your Guides", as well as Police classics "King of Pain", "Roxanne", and much more.60m8E8The Black Crowes60m9E9Melissa Etheridge60m10E10Lyle Lovett60m11E11Garth Brooks60m12E12Bee Gees60m13E13John Fogerty60m34E34Tom Waits60m43E43The PretendersThe Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.60m44E44Alanis MorissetteAlanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."60m45E45Def Leppard60m46E46David 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".60m47E47Lenny Kravitz60m48E48Wyclef Jean60m49E49Eurythmics60m50E50CSNY60m51
Steely DanSteely Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker deliver stripped‑down performances and share sharp, funny insights into the stories, inspirations, and studio quirks behind their most iconic songs. An intimate look at the craft, humor, and precision that shaped their unmistakable sound.60m52E52Don Henley60m53E53Pete Townshend60m54E54The Best of Storytellers60m55E55Stone Temple Pilots60m56E56Bon Jovi60m57E57No Doubt60m58E58Duran Duran60m59E59Smashing Pumpkins60m60E60The Doors60m61E61Matchbox 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".60m62
Billy IdolVH1 Storytellers is a semi-acoustic live album by the English rock singer Billy Idol, recorded at the VH1 Storytellers in 2001 and released in 2002. It was re-released in 2008 as part of the Sight & Sound series which also includes a DVD of the performance, while the CD features a different order of the songs and adds the bonus track "Untouchables".60m63E63Travis60m64E64ELO60m65E65Train/Fuel60m66E66Goo Goo Dolls60m67E67Robert Plant60m68E68Green Day60m69E69Bruce 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.”60m70E70Coldplay60m71E71Dave Matthews Band60m72E72Pearl JamRecorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.60m73E73Dixie 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 Wagon60m74E74Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster60m75
Mary J. BligeWith more than 40 million records sold and eight Grammys, Mary J. Blige is considered one of the most successful R&B singers of our time. In 2008, the music channel VH1 honored the successful artist with an invitation to the highly acclaimed concert series “Storytellers”. With her then current Grammy-winning album “Growing Pains” and songs from her almost 20-year career in tow, the New York native took to the stage of the venerable Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC in February 2008. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of fans and the cameras of VH1, the successful singer and songwriter performed her best known songs and the story of how they came about, delivering a very intimate and personal concert that could only be created as part of “Storytellers”.60m76E76Snoop Dogg60m77E77Kid 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."60m78E78Kanye WestThe hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.60m79E79ZZ Top60m80E80Foo 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.60m81E81John 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.60m82E82Christina Aguilera60m83E83T.I.T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.60m85E85Cee 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."60m
StingSting performs his hits "Fields of Gold" and "Let Your Soul Be Your Guides", as well as Police classics "King of Pain", "Roxanne", and much more.60m8E8The Black Crowes60m9E9Melissa Etheridge60m10E10Lyle Lovett60m11E11Garth Brooks60m12E12Bee Gees60m13E13John Fogerty60m34E34Tom Waits60m43E43The PretendersThe Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.60m44E44Alanis MorissetteAlanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."60m45E45Def Leppard60m46E46David 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".60m47E47Lenny Kravitz60m48E48Wyclef Jean60m49E49Eurythmics60m50E50CSNY60m51Steely DanSteely Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker deliver stripped‑down performances and share sharp, funny insights into the stories, inspirations, and studio quirks behind their most iconic songs. An intimate look at the craft, humor, and precision that shaped their unmistakable sound.60m52E52Don Henley60m53E53Pete Townshend60m54E54The Best of Storytellers60m55E55Stone Temple Pilots60m56E56Bon Jovi60m57E57No Doubt60m58E58Duran Duran60m59E59Smashing Pumpkins60m60E60The Doors60m61E61Matchbox 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".60m62Billy IdolVH1 Storytellers is a semi-acoustic live album by the English rock singer Billy Idol, recorded at the VH1 Storytellers in 2001 and released in 2002. It was re-released in 2008 as part of the Sight & Sound series which also includes a DVD of the performance, while the CD features a different order of the songs and adds the bonus track "Untouchables".60m63E63Travis60m64E64ELO60m65E65Train/Fuel60m66E66Goo Goo Dolls60m67E67Robert Plant60m68E68Green Day60m69E69Bruce 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.”60m70E70Coldplay60m71E71Dave Matthews Band60m72E72Pearl JamRecorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.60m73E73Dixie 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 Wagon60m74E74Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster60m75Mary J. BligeWith more than 40 million records sold and eight Grammys, Mary J. Blige is considered one of the most successful R&B singers of our time. In 2008, the music channel VH1 honored the successful artist with an invitation to the highly acclaimed concert series “Storytellers”. With her then current Grammy-winning album “Growing Pains” and songs from her almost 20-year career in tow, the New York native took to the stage of the venerable Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC in February 2008. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of fans and the cameras of VH1, the successful singer and songwriter performed her best known songs and the story of how they came about, delivering a very intimate and personal concert that could only be created as part of “Storytellers”.60m76E76Snoop Dogg60m77E77Kid 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."60m78E78Kanye WestThe hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.60m79E79ZZ Top60m80E80Foo 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.60m81E81John 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.60m82E82Christina Aguilera60m83E83T.I.T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.60m85E85Cee 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."60m
