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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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Emily318 wrote:
The pain in his voice is tangible</3
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littleromero wrote:
Amazing song, if this doesn't give you chills then I don't know what will. [2]
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floresju wrote:
love when kurt screams "my girl"
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ekstremalna wrote:
the best song. i love this song and all albym unplugged in new york.
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Baroceptor wrote:
to kurtnirvanakris_ yeh bro :) i am the same
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dudelb wrote:
so much power
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kurtnirvanakris wrote:
i love all the songs on the unplugged album
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lucasmacfuq wrote:
the last scream Rock
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otsatukka wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcXYz0gtJeM Unplugged In New York.
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love-MATE wrote:
I love lyrics of this song, they are amazing! And Kurt's voice sounds awesome.
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kurtnirvanakris wrote:
such a wicked awesome cover n kurt,ur voice is so awesome
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basedBiTCH- wrote:
his voice on this song is so f u c k i n g amazing :)
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rebelblee wrote:
his voice, such amazing. oh, where did you sleep last night?
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absolia wrote:
one of the best covers ever.
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mitchn wrote:
Not an Aretha song. Popularized by Lead Belly, but goes way back to the the second half of the 19th century and all those blood-thirsty Scoth-Irish.
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ShiningStar911 wrote:
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me Tell me where did you sleep last night
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Rivis5 wrote:
Don' t lie to me tell me where did you sleep last night...
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Micheasz92 wrote:
Magical, hear the words, you see deep meaning??
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thais_ampr wrote:
AMOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Xalopalyps wrote:
I'm going where the cold wind blows...
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