VH1 Storytellers

All Episodes 1996 - 2015
TV-PG

  • Ended
  • #<Network:0x00007fe47e903fc0>
  • 1996-02-20T05:00:00Z
  • 45m
  • 2d 6h 50m (58 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • VH1 Productions
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, such as Kanye West, Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Dixie Chicks, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, featuring intimate musical performances and the first-hand stories behind the performer's hits and sentimental favorites.

116 episodes

2009-07-14T04:00:00Z

Special 46 David Bowie

Special 46 David Bowie

  • 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z45m

Extras to the broadcast VH1 recording: "Survive", "I Can't Read", "Always Crashing in the Same Car" and "If I'm Dreaming My Life".

Series Premiere

1996-02-20T05:00:00Z

1x01 Ray Davies

Series Premiere

1x01 Ray Davies

  • 1996-02-20T05:00:00Z1h

1996-04-18T04:00:00Z

1x02 Jackson Browne

1x02 Jackson Browne

  • 1996-04-18T04:00:00Z1h

2005-06-09T04:00:00Z

1x03 Elvis Costello

1x03 Elvis Costello

  • 2005-06-09T04:00:00Z1h

2005-07-09T04:00:00Z

1x04 Sting

1x04 Sting

  • 2005-07-09T04:00:00Z1h

2006-07-15T04:00:00Z

1x07 Lyle Lovett

1x07 Lyle Lovett

  • 2006-07-15T04:00:00Z1h

1996-10-20T04:00:00Z

1x08 Garth Brooks

1x08 Garth Brooks

  • 1996-10-20T04:00:00Z1h

1996-11-25T05:00:00Z

1x09 Bee Gees

1x09 Bee Gees

  • 1996-11-25T05:00:00Z1h

1997-03-26T05:00:00Z

1x10 James Taylor

1x10 James Taylor

  • 1997-03-26T05:00:00Z1h

1997-04-14T04:00:00Z

1x11 Phil Collins

1x11 Phil Collins

  • 1997-04-14T04:00:00Z1h

1x12 Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash

  • 2006-11-25T05:00:00Z1h

1997-06-06T04:00:00Z

1x13 John Fogerty

1x13 John Fogerty

  • 1997-06-06T04:00:00Z1h

1998-05-13T04:00:00Z

1x23 Ringo Starr

1x23 Ringo Starr

  • 1998-05-13T04:00:00Z45m

1x29 R.E.M.

  • no air date45m

1999-01-04T05:00:00Z

1x34 Tom Waits

1x34 Tom Waits

  • 1999-01-04T05:00:00Z1h

1x35 Jewel

  • no air date45m

2002-01-02T05:00:00Z

1x36 The Pretenders

1x36 The Pretenders

  • 2002-01-02T05:00:00Z45m

The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.

1999-07-26T04:00:00Z

1x38 Alanis Morissette

1x38 Alanis Morissette

  • 1999-07-26T04:00:00Z45m

Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."

1999-08-23T04:00:00Z

1x46 David Bowie

1x46 David Bowie

  • 1999-08-23T04:00:00Z1h

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".

1x50 CSNY

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1x53 Pete Townshend

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In an intimate setting, rock legend Pete Townshend shares anecdotes on his music and life in general as he plays some of his all time classics.

2001-06-01T04:00:00Z

1x61 Matchbox 20

1x61 Matchbox 20

  • 2001-06-01T04:00:00Z1h

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".

1x62 Billy Idol

  • no air date1h

The trademark snarl and sneer are still in place, but it's a somewhat mellower, more reflective, middle-aged Billy Idol who takes center stage in this latest installment of the Storytellers series. Backed by a band including longtime cohort Steve Stevens on guitar, the one-time punk pioneer works his way through 15 songs (among which are 8 that didn't make the original cable broadcast, including a superb reading of "Eyes Without a Face") over the course of the 104-minute concert, pausing between tunes to reflect on times that "weren't meant to be remembered," as Idol puts it. More than half the show is performed semi-acoustically; it's odd to hear the likes of "White Wedding" and "Rebel Yell" played as acoustic duets, but they work. And when Stevens brings out his electric for "Dancing with Myself," "Mony Mony," and others, the joint rocks.

1x63 Travis

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1x64 ELO

  • no air date1h

2005-04-02T05:00:00Z

1x68 Green Day

1x68 Green Day

  • 2005-04-02T05:00:00Z1h

Green Day plays their entire album 'American Idiot' as well as fields questions from the small audience regarding the song concepts.

2005-04-23T04:00:00Z

1x69 Bruce Springsteen

1x69 Bruce Springsteen

  • 2005-04-23T04:00:00Z1h

Bruce Springsteen: VH1 Storytellers treats fans to intimate performances of songs from Springsteen's Devils and Dust as well as several of his most beloved classics, plus revealing discussions about how the songs came to be.

2006-01-07T05:00:00Z

1x72 Pearl Jam

1x72 Pearl Jam

  • 2006-01-07T05:00:00Z1h

Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992. Set list: Betterman World Wide Suicide Gone Alive Here's To The State Of Mississippi Life Wasted

1x73 Dixie Chicks

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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

2008-11-27T05:00:00Z

1x77 Kid Rock

1x77 Kid Rock

  • 2008-11-27T05:00:00Z1h

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."

2009-02-28T05:00:00Z

1x78 Kanye West

1x78 Kanye West

  • 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z1h

The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.

2009-06-27T04:00:00Z

1x79 ZZ Top

1x79 ZZ Top

  • 2009-06-27T04:00:00Z1h

2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

1x80 Foo Fighters

1x80 Foo Fighters

  • 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z1h

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.

2009-01-28T05:00:00Z

1x81 John Mayer

1x81 John Mayer

  • 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z1h

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.

2010-12-10T05:00:00Z

1x83 T.I.

1x83 T.I.

  • 2010-12-10T05:00:00Z1h

T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.

Season Finale

2011-05-20T04:00:00Z

1x85 Cee Lo Green

Season Finale

1x85 Cee Lo Green

  • 2011-05-20T04:00:00Z1h

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."

3x03 Hanson

  • no air date1h

1998-05-02T04:00:00Z

3x04 Ringo Starr

3x04 Ringo Starr

  • 1998-05-02T04:00:00Z1h

1998-05-12T04:00:00Z

3x05 Bonnie Raitt

3x05 Bonnie Raitt

  • 1998-05-12T04:00:00Z1h

1998-05-13T04:00:00Z

3x06 Sheryl Crow

3x06 Sheryl Crow

  • 1998-05-13T04:00:00Z1h

1998-08-18T04:00:00Z

3x07 Meat Loaf

3x07 Meat Loaf

  • 1998-08-18T04:00:00Z1h

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 &amp; Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For you. The show was taped on August 18th, 1998 at Sony Music Studios in New York

1998-10-25T04:00:00Z

3x08 Natalie Merchant

3x08 Natalie Merchant

  • 1998-10-25T04:00:00Z1h

Natalie brings her folksy vocal stylings to the Manhattan Theater. She performs her hits, including "These Are Days", "Carnival", and a few songs from her brand new "Ophelia" collection.

3x09 Stevie Nicks

  • no air date1h

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 &amp; Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For you. The show was taped on August 18th, 1998 at Sony Music Studios in New York.

1998-10-24T04:00:00Z

3x13 Tori Amos

3x13 Tori Amos

  • 1998-10-24T04:00:00Z1h

1998-02-05T05:00:00Z

3x21 Culture Club

3x21 Culture Club

  • 1998-02-05T05:00:00Z45m

Accompanied by guitarist Tim Reynolds, Dave charms the audience with his stories about 'my worship of women', and performs songs from his repertoire, including "Crush", "Tripping Billies", "Crash Into Me", and "Don't Drink The Water". He makes several references to 'altered states of consciousness'.

2001-06-01T04:00:00Z

6x52 Matchbox 20

6x52 Matchbox 20

  • 2001-06-01T04:00:00Z45m

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".

2008-11-27T05:00:00Z

6x77 Kid Rock

6x77 Kid Rock

  • 2008-11-27T05:00:00Z45m

2009-02-28T05:00:00Z

6x78 Kanye West

6x78 Kanye West

  • 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z45m

2009-06-27T04:00:00Z

6x79 ZZ Top

6x79 ZZ Top

  • 2009-06-27T04:00:00Z45m

2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

6x80 Foo Fighters

6x80 Foo Fighters

  • 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z45m

2010-01-28T05:00:00Z

6x81 John Mayer

6x81 John Mayer

  • 2010-01-28T05:00:00Z45m

2010-06-13T04:00:00Z

6x82 Christina Aguilera

6x82 Christina Aguilera

  • 2010-06-13T04:00:00Z45m

Christina Aguilera performs her hits and fan favorites, as well as tracks from her album "Bionic."

2010-12-10T05:00:00Z

6x83 T.I.

6x83 T.I.

  • 2010-12-10T05:00:00Z45m

T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.

2011-05-13T04:00:00Z

6x84 Kings of Leon

6x84 Kings of Leon

  • 2011-05-13T04:00:00Z1h

2011-05-20T04:00:00Z

6x85 Cee Lo Green

6x85 Cee Lo Green

  • 2011-05-20T04:00:00Z1h

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."

2011-05-27T04:00:00Z

6x86 Death Cab For Cutie

6x86 Death Cab For Cutie

  • 2011-05-27T04:00:00Z1h

2011-06-03T04:00:00Z

6x87 My Morning Jacket

6x87 My Morning Jacket

  • 2011-06-03T04:00:00Z1h

From the Metropolis Studios in New York, New York critically-acclaimed psychedelic, roots-rock band My Morning Jacket performs “Gideon,” “Dondante,” “One Big Holiday” and other tracks in an intimate setting for 200 of their top fans.

2011-06-10T04:00:00Z

6x88 Ray LaMontagne

6x88 Ray LaMontagne

  • 2011-06-10T04:00:00Z1h

2011-06-17T04:00:00Z

6x89 Maxwell

6x89 Maxwell

  • 2011-06-17T04:00:00Z1h

2012-05-21T04:00:00Z

6x90 Jill Scott

6x90 Jill Scott

  • 2012-05-21T04:00:00Z1h

2012-06-01T04:00:00Z

6x91 Jason Mraz

6x91 Jason Mraz

  • 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z1h

2012-06-08T04:00:00Z

6x92 Norah Jones

6x92 Norah Jones

  • 2012-06-08T04:00:00Z1h

Season Finale

2012-06-15T04:00:00Z

6x93 Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

Season Finale

6x93 Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

  • 2012-06-15T04:00:00Z1h

Season Premiere

2011-05-13T04:00:00Z

12x01 Kings of Leon

Season Premiere

12x01 Kings of Leon

  • 2011-05-13T04:00:00Z1h

2012-11-11T05:00:00Z

12x11 Taylor Swift

12x11 Taylor Swift

  • 2012-11-11T05:00:00Z1h 5m

Taylor Swift has made a career for herself as a kiss-and-tell kind of girl -- or kiss and semi-tell, since she usually refuses to name names in her confessional songwriting. So the idea of her taping a VH1 Storytellers raised some intrigue among fans, in case the format would lead her to reveal more about the subjects of her songs, who, in her adult dating life, have tended to be fellow celebrities.

2012-11-12T05:00:00Z

12x12 Alicia Keys

12x12 Alicia Keys

  • 2012-11-12T05:00:00Z1h

Alicia Keys performs an intimate set, rendering past hits and showcasing selections from the 2012 album "Girl on Fire."

Season Finale

2012-11-13T05:00:00Z

12x13 P!nk

Season Finale

12x13 P!nk

  • 2012-11-13T05:00:00Z1h

P!nk performs live for VH1 Storytellers.

Season Premiere

2015-01-24T05:00:00Z

13x01 Ed Sheeran

Season Premiere

13x01 Ed Sheeran

  • 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z45m

Ed Sheeran performs in Dublin and shares the stories that inspired his songs.

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