VH1 Storytellers

1. Green Day: American Idiot Uncut

Air Date: 2005-04-02

2. Dave Matthews Band

Air Date: 2005-05-09

3. Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: 2005-06-09

4. Coldplay

Air Date: 2005-07-09

5. Jackson Browne

Air Date: 2006-04-18

6. Elvis Costello

Air Date: 2006-05-29

7. Sting

Air Date: 2006-07-15

8. The Black Crowes

Air Date: 2006-08-27

9. Melissa Etheridge

Air Date: 2006-09-13

10. Lyle Lovett

Air Date: 2006-10-21

11. Garth Brooks

Air Date: 2006-10-20

12. Bee Gees

Air Date: 2006-11-25

13. John Fogerty

Air Date: 1997-06-06

34. Tom Waits

Air Date: 1999-01-04

43. The Pretenders

Air Date: 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.

44. Alanis Morissette

Air Date: 2002-06-20

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

45. Def Leppard

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46. David Bowie

Air Date: 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".

47. Lenny Kravitz

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48. Wyclef Jean

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49. Eurythmics

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50. CSNY

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51. Steely Dan

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52. Don Henley

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53. Pete Townshend

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54. The Best of Storytellers

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55. Stone Temple Pilots

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56. Bon Jovi

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57. No Doubt

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58. Duran Duran

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59. Smashing Pumpkins

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60. The Doors

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61. Matchbox 20

Air Date: 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".

62. Billy Idol

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63. Travis

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64. ELO

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65. Train/Fuel

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66. Goo Goo Dolls

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67. Robert Plant

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68. Green Day

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69. Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: 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.”

70. Coldplay

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71. Dave Matthews Band

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72. Pearl Jam

Air Date: 2006-01-07

Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.

73. 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

74. Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster

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75. Mary J. Blige

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76. Snoop Dogg

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77. Kid Rock

Air Date: 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."

78. Kanye West

Air Date: 2009-02-28

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

79. ZZ Top

Air Date: 2009-06-27

80. Foo Fighters

Air Date: 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.

81. John Mayer

Air Date: 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.

82. Christina Aguilera

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83. T.I.

Air Date: 2010-12-10

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

85. Cee Lo Green

Air Date: 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."

1. James Taylor

Air Date: 1997-03-26

2. Phil Collins

Air Date: 1997-04-14

3. Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash

Air Date: 1997-05-12

4. John Fogerty

Air Date: 1997-06-06

5. Counting Crows

Air Date: 1997-08-12

6. Billy Joel

Air Date: 1997-09-19

7. Elton John

Air Date: 1997-09-19

8. Paul Simon

Air Date: 1997-10-20

1. Sarah McLachlan with Paula Cole

Air Date: 1998-01-29

2. Shawn Colvin

Air Date: 1998-03-27

3. Hanson

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4. Culture Club

Air Date: 1998-05-02

5. Bonnie Raitt

Air Date: 1998-05-12

6. Ringo Starr

Air Date: 1998-05-13

7. Stevie Nicks

Air Date: 1998-08-18

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

8. Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 1998-08-20

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.

9. Natalie Merchant

Air Date: 1998-09-14

10. John Mellencamp

Air Date: 1998-10-01

11. Tony Bennett featuring The Backstreet Boys

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12. R. E. M.

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13. Tori Amos

Air Date: 1998-10-24

14. Tony Bennett and Backstreet Boys

Air Date: 1998-10-25

1. Dave Matthews Featuring Tim Reynolds

Air Date: 1999-03-24

2. Tom Petty

Air Date: 1999-03-31

3. Tom Waits

Air Date: 1999-04-01

4. Jewel

Air Date: 1999-06-09

5. The Pretenders

Air Date: 1999-06-25

6. Def Leppard

Air Date: 1999-07-26

7. Alanis Morissette

Air Date: 1999-07-26

8. Lenny Kravitz

Air Date: 1999-08-22

9. David Bowie

Air Date: 1999-08-23

10. Wyclef Jean And Friends

Air Date: 1999-08-28

11. Eurythmics

Air Date: 1999-09-28

1. Steely Dan

Air Date: 2000-02-01

2. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Air Date: 2000-02-18

3. Don Henley

Air Date: 2000-02-19

4. Stone Temple Pilots

Air Date: 2000-03-08

5. Duran Duran

Air Date: 2000-06-25

6. No Doubt

Air Date: 2000-08-10

7. Smashing Pumpkins

Air Date: 2000-08-24

8. Bon Jovi

Air Date: 2000-09-22

9. A tribute to The Doors

Air Date: 2000-09-26

1. Matchbox Twenty

Air Date: 2001-02-09

2. Billy Idol

Air Date: 2001-04-20

3. Electric Light Orchestra

Air Date: 2001-04-20

4. Train & Fuel

Air Date: 2001-06-17

84. Kings of Leon

Air Date: 2011-05-13

85. Cee Lo Green

Air Date: 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."

86. Death Cab For Cutie

Air Date: 2011-05-27

87. My Morning Jacket

Air Date: 2011-06-03

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

88. Ray LaMontagne

Air Date: 2011-06-10

89. Maxwell

Air Date: 2011-06-17

90. Jill Scott

Air Date: 2012-05-21

91. Jason Mraz

Air Date: 2012-06-01

92. Norah Jones

Air Date: 2012-06-08

93. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

Air Date: 2012-06-15

1. Goo Goo Dolls

Air Date: 2002-06-02

2. Robert Plant

Air Date: 2002-07-14

1. Green Day

Air Date: 2005-04-01

2. Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: 2005-04-23

3. Coldplay

Air Date: 2005-06-08

4. Dave Matthews Band

Air Date: 2005-09-10

1. Pearl Jam

Air Date: 2006-07-01

2. Dixie Chicks

Air Date: 2006-10-28

1. Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster

Air Date: 2007-11-08

2. Mary J. Blige

Air Date: 2008-02-26

3. Snoop Dogg

Air Date: 2008-03-31

4. Kid Rock

Air Date: 2008-11-27

1. Kanye West

Air Date: 2009-02-28

2. ZZ Top

Air Date: 2009-06-27

3. Foo Fighters

Air Date: 2009-11-27

4. John Mayer

Air Date: 2010-01-28

5. Christina Aguilera

Air Date: 2010-06-13

1. Kings of Leon

Air Date: 2011-05-13

11. Taylor Swift

Air Date: 2012-11-12

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.

12. Alicia Keys

Air Date: 2012-11-12

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

13. P!nk

Air Date: 2012-11-13

P!nk performs live for VH1 Storytellers.