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“In the Pines”, also known as “Black Girl” and “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?”, is a traditional American folk song which dates back to at least the 1870s, and is believed to be Southern Appalachian in origin. The original song’s author is Leadbelly, his stage name, or Huddie William Ledbetter (January 1888 – December 6, 1949). A 1993 acoustic version by Nirvana introduced the song to many people at the end of the twentieth century. Kurt Cobain attributed authorship to Lead Belly, who had recorded the song several times, beginning in 1944, but the version performed by Lead Belly and covered by Nirvana does not differ substantially from other variants of the song. Most versions of this song are performed in 6/8 time.
Nirvana: “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” was occasionally performed live by the American rock band Nirvana during the early 1990s. Singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain was introduced to the song by Lanegan, and even played guitar on Lanegan’s version. Like Lanegan, Cobain usually screamed the song’s final verse. Cobain earned critical and commercial acclaim for his acoustic performance of the song during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged appearance in 1993. This version was posthumously released on the band’s MTV Unplugged in New York album (and as a B-side on their recalled “Pennyroyal Tea” single) the following year.
Nirvana: “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” was occasionally performed live by the American rock band Nirvana during the early 1990s. Singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain was introduced to the song by Lanegan, and even played guitar on Lanegan’s version. Like Lanegan, Cobain usually screamed the song’s final verse. Cobain earned critical and commercial acclaim for his acoustic performance of the song during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged appearance in 1993. This version was posthumously released on the band’s MTV Unplugged in New York album (and as a B-side on their recalled “Pennyroyal Tea” single) the following year.
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the_sweetness wrote:
Easily one of my favorite songs ever. So much emotion in his voice, it's scary.
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zoejuana wrote:
Love
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Where Did You Sleep Last Night or Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Ah, fuck it!
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Seb0815 wrote:
great and eerie [2]
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WLDB wrote:
I've since heard many versions of this song but I must say Nirvana's is my favourite. That look in Kurt's eyes before the final refrain is very haunting/intense. Probably the most powerful moment of the concert-or any dvd Ive seen.
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ElRet wrote:
Awesome.
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aislinn1912 wrote:
;(
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cinderslug wrote:
"MTV Unplugged in New York" is a great album! Wish I could have been there! Totally recommend taking a listen to "Plateau" & "Lake of Fire" if you are digging "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"
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ChoedanKal wrote:
Easily my most favourite Nirvana song, ever...
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zwarby wrote:
very simlpe song, but is absolutely amazing.
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cheviq wrote:
mukemmel otesi..
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brycedwards wrote:
I had goose bumps all over my body when watching this for the first time on MTV ......I have them right now!!!
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sightofreality wrote:
unbefuckinglievable. there are no words for this.
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impishframe wrote:
great and eerie
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pearlgarden25 wrote:
Legendary.
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From-a-Buick-8 wrote:
Awesome song...
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omar_omar_omar wrote:
♥
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supersmashsteve wrote:
MY GIRL, MY GIRL, DON'T LIEEEEEEEEEE TO ME, TELL ME WHERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE DID YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT? (8)
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Caffeineholic wrote:
don't lie to me...tell me where did you sleep last night~
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white_eagle13 wrote:
So great vocals... RIP Kurt Cobain :'(
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