Nirvana - Where did you sleep last night - Unplugged in new york

[UglyGreed]

[Tobin S.]

1. That's probably the most haunting song I've ever heard. That version in particular.

The original (from what I can gather) by Leadbelly was called "In the Pines" and it was also covered by Bill Monroe under that name. Dolly Parton also covered it as well as some lesser known artists. I don't know how old the song is. I it might be older than the Leadbelly version.

[UglyGreed]

2. I thought it was called In the Pines

also, I just copied what was posted on the link. I think this was Kurt Cobain's best effort, too bad it serves as a swan song of sorts.

[cemaphonic]

5. It's definitely older than Leadbelly

19th century I think. There's even a few older recordings of it than Leadbelly's, although pretty much everyone who has performed it since the 60s is either going off of his version, or Bill Monroe's.

And I agree, Nirvana's version is pure gold, especially when Cobain starts belting out the final chorus.

[m-lekktor]

3. this whole unplugged event was excellent

I recorded it on VHS when it first aired in the 90's. I love that they added the cello player.

[PasadenaTrudy]

4. Yes

The cello really adds to it.