Nirvana - "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" MTV Unplugged (REACTION) 

They wanted Nirvana to do an encore after this, but Kurt refused saying he had left everything he had last during that last song. And there is no doubt about that, this song is powerful.

When mtv actually mattered

Once upon a time, Kurt Cobain wanted to buy Leadbelly’s guitar for Five-Hundred Thousand dollars. Now we’ve come full circle and Kurt Cobain’s Unplugged acoustic guitar recently has just sold for SIX million dollars at auction.

6:37 that last gasp of air will never fail to fuck me up. It worse when you know that Kurt died just a couple of months after doing this unplugged.

Right at the end where he takes that extra gasp... Messes with me everytime...

Was waiting for this one the way he opens his eyes and let's out that sigh is still one of the most chill inducing moments I've ever experienced in music

The last 20 seconds of the song. I'll never forget his face, especially as a child from the 80s/90s. It was his soul shining through.

They say he was really proud of this performance.... that makes me happy whenever I watch their unplugged.

Facts : Kurt’s sweater he wore here sold for $330,000+ ( unwashed) and his guitar for $6 million at auction....

That ending... that last look in his eyes, I always feel something like a goodbye, idk why

"You know you're right" by Nirvana my man. It's the last song they recorded before Kurts suicide. The lyrics will knock u on your ass knowing what was to come.

Best unplugged session ever. Definitely should check their version of Lake of Fire as well!

I have a feeling your gonna be a big Nirvana fan as you should be!

Always instant chills when Kurt gives us "the look" toward the end of the song. It's almost as if he saw something we as most mortals couldn't see.

If you don’t FEEL that emotion from Kurt you’re not alive.

When Kurt pauses before singing the last word, he takes a breath and opens his eyes. I feel like we can see the true Kurt then, right down into his soul. And every reactor does the same thing you did, continue watching after the song ends. I can’t take my eyes off of him. I believe he loved making music, writing and some performing. But the fame monster hit Nirvana hard and I think he was definitely an introvert and hated the limelight.

It's an old song and often misinterpreted. It's a father searching for his missing daughter after finding out her husband was killed on his railroad job. The father is scared that she has killed herself, so spooky that this was one of the last recordings by Kurt.

5:06 Alex:So much emotion. Me:Oh, you got no idea.

Alot of people talk about the end where he looked up and had completely lost himself in the song. And I agree, it's an amazing moment. But the way he screams shiver in the middle of the last verse was a true preview to that moment. Showed how emotional Kurt was getting. He really was feeling it, and there could have been no crowd at that point and he wouldn't have realized. Wouldn't have mattered honestly. I've never seen Kurt get that lost in a song. He was dealing with some serious shit at this point. I remember watching it live in awe of what I was seeing, and I was only a teen at that time This performance will still be dissected years after I've left this earth.

Watching Kurt perform this always gives me the chills.

Me: “Wonder if anyone has reacted to Nirvana lately.” (*Does a search*) “Alex Hefner posted 14 minutes ago.” Well hell yes. Let’s do this. I SLEPT IN MY BED STOP YELLING AT ME.

I love their whole unplugged performance!

When Kurt's voice hits your soul.He got up and walked around.Had every Nirvana CD as a kid.

I’ve heard this song…COUNTLESS times…goosebumps…every single time.

Impressed with this song? So now you must check "Lake of Fire" from the same MTV Unplugged Show...

Makes me want to watch the DVD of the whole UnPlugged performance.

We've been without Kurt for as long as he was here.

I remember reading an interview once with someone who was there that night, who said that those last few seconds were so haunting to see in person, that when Kurt opened his eyes like that at the end his stare was so piercing that it was like he’d been possessed for a moment. They recorded this whole set in a single take, which no other artist had done so far for an MTV Unplugged set, and Kurt was in the middle of withdrawal at the time and unwell. He refused to go back out for an encore, believing that he couldn’t better the performance of this song. It was Andrew Wallace Chamings who said that, found the interview. “For the final line, "I would shiver the whole night through," Cobain jumps up an octave, forcing him to strain so far he screams and cracks. He hits the word "shiver" so hard that the band stops, as if a fight broke out at a sitcom wedding. Next he howls the word "whole" and then does something very strange in the brief silence that follows, something that's hard to describe: he opens his piercingly blue eyes so suddenly it feels like someone or something else is looking out under the bleached lank fringe, with a strange clarity.”

Back when people created and sang music because they HAD to. When inner demons were so strong, music was the only release. I am sad to see so many of my childhood icons no longer with us, especially those that couldn't subdue their inner demons, but I cannot be more thankful for their amazing gifts they shared with us. RIP Kurt, Layne, Mike, Chris, Scott, Bradley, Chester and others

I've loved Nirvana for 25 years. One of the best things about your reactions to these is a beautiful reminder of how really great they and Kurt in specific were. You start to take your favorites for granted after so long, but watching your wonder at Kurt's voice gives me a little spark of what it was like when I first heard them so long ago.

Negative creep, drain you, aneurysm, sappy... it never ends with nirvana cos they were just that good

For me, that was the most impressive vocal performance of Kurt. He sang with soul.

I get teary-eyed every time i see this.....we lost such a sweet soul and a talented man......on a side note , i bet that was the softest Dave Grohl ever played those drums.....LOL

Brutal, I watch this since 14 years old, I´m now 40 and it is amazing the quality of the artist Kurt was, he understood the core of the music, RIP

One of the things I love about being 44: I experienced all this great music first hand. Love watching y’all find the greats!! Gen X!!

He was never the best singer. But he made up for that in his unique ways. His gravely voice. His lyrics. Legend. And the crowd then never knew how big that gig would become.

Yes, I’m so happy you reacted to this. As soon as the notification came up, I immediately clicked on it!! This song and his voice makes me have shivers all over my body, it’s so damn beautiful. He is truly a gift and amazing person. Rip to this damn legend! Thank you for listening to this.

Love your vids man

They appreciated blues and the history of music. The talent and legacy is so profound. I can not imagine if they had done another twenty years, who would you compare them to...

I get all teary-eyed whenever I see Kurt...his face just breaks my heart.

Kurt sings like someone that feels a lot of pain

When kurt signed those autographs you could hear a pin drop. That's the effect he had on people. It was sad to lose him 5 months later

Slept in my bed last night, like most nights. That said, this song, and especially at the end cuts right to the soul. Hearing that for the first time blew me away, heard it many times after and it still blows me away. Kurt was a special kind of performer. To those people who only know Nirvana from Smells like teen spirit I always say, that's not even in their top ten songs. This is not even their song but it's right up there with their best. Thanks for listening whoever reads this.

Even after 25 years of listening to this song and this album, the emotion in this song can still raise goosebumps on my arms. Rest Well Kurt, you'll always be missed.

Nirvana's MTV Unplugged would go on to achieve Legendary status, and is widely regarded as the most significant MTV Unplugged ever recorded. That this is the last song in this performance makes this even more powerful. Just imagine how haunted everyone in the audience must have felt after the show was over. Sigh, there will never be another like Kurt Cobain. I am a big fan of David Grohl and the Foo Fighters that spawned off after his death, but there will never be another band like Nirvana. Rest in peace, Kurt Cobain.

Nirvana "oh me" mtv unplugged is a great song and very emotional

The absolute best reaction to the transition that I've seen. Most just sit mouth agape... you get up and leave. Such a powerful song and really showcases his singing talent. Maybe not the best voice technically, but the emotion he conveys is undeniable. Thanks for all you do to bring us these entertaining videos.

Probably in my top three favorite Nirvana songs. The pure emotion and pain in Kurt's voice and on his face at the end is insane.

I've always said that if I could only have one wish, it would be to know exactly what happened to this amazing man that night when his life was robbed from him. #JusiticeForKurt

I would give anything to hear this song for the first time again.

This is the absolute best reaction. No one else seems to be as blown away or impressed as they should. This guys reactions are so authentic.

Nirvana Unplugged is one of the greatest performances of all time. Nobody will ever top them. And I'm not even a hardcore Nirvana fan. But that night was unforgettable. History live on tv.

At the time this was recorded they were the only band that had done the entire show with no retakes. Brilliant

Yesss!!! Stoked! One of their best. Still hoping you get more in to them and Pearl Jam.

Cannot beat that pain, despair, emotion..RIP Kurt...Chills/Tears me up

Your reaction did justice to this performance. Bravo man, you earned a new sub✌️

Look up ledbelly’s story .. he had a crazy ass life .. his music was good too

I was a teen when this stuff came out. It hits me a way different spot then anyone coming in to it later.

Loved this! Thanks for reacting 🖤

You can hear the pain in his voice 🥺😭rip Kurt cobain always be a legend, a god

This song is my favourite Nirvana performance - I was so pleased when 'Nirvana Unplugged' was released as an album. IMO the best performance is ‘Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” even though it was a cover - Kurt's voice & charisma took it to a whole new level - the way he pauses & looks up at before the last line…..OMG - haunting is an understatement! Kurt was a gentle but troubled soul who hated fame……what a wonderful legacy he left us.....I wish he'd got to see his daughter grow up. R.I.P. Kurt Cobain 💔

At the start, Kurt tells the story about buying Lead Belly's guitar for 500,000 Dollars. The guitar he used for this performance recently sold at auction for 6 Million Dollars!

I would not exaggerate with these emotions. Kurt was just a great singer. He could sing the phone book, and it would be emotional and perfect.

Would love to see you react to "You know you're right". It was the last song Nirvana recorded before Kurt died. It was released 8 years later. I think you'll really like it.

Alice in Chains - Don't Follow, from the Jar of Flies album

Still gives me goosebumps decades later.

This album was Nirvana's highwater mark . It was so insanely popular and exposed non Nirvana fans to another side of Nirvana.

The best cover ever! Kurt show more emotion in that song than anyone ever has.

You should get some STP on the channel next

This was Kurt saying goodbye to the world, to his fans. He told the world what he was going to do. Nobody paid attention to what the lyrics meant. R.I.P. he has so much pain amd anguish.

I was a major Nirvana fan back in the day, and absolutely loved the Unplugged album. I haven't listened to it for a long time, but you reminded me what I've been missing: thank you so much!

kurt will get his justice i want to see courtney love in a jail cell one day

Sup man! Love the reaction, here are some suggestions Them bones - Alice In Chains Genocide - Suicide silence Holiday in Cambodia - Dead Kennedys Territorial pissings - Nirvana

I've never heard such honesty in a song. it's the greatest piece of art converted into sound i've ever heard. those vocal tones

That look into the crowd at 6:38 its shivering!!! he passes most of the song with his eyes closed and at the end of the song he simply open up his eyes and give that look into the crowd like a statement! just the look tells more then an entire performance from most of the "singers" now a days...if you don´t get emotional when you look at this video you are a rock, a cold rock!!

This was beautiful...now that we’re here, don’t you wanna react to, idk, Alice In Chains? 😆

Mudvayne - World So Cold. Full version, not the video version.

Some of the best musical moments ever on MTV Unplugged 👍🏻

Kurt was asked to do another song and he refused saying as long as he lives he will never top this and he never did. He passed away 6 months later. Same people think this concert was a farewell to the world. Their are little signs like the white funeral flowers and candles. I was in high school the day he died. Such a strange feeling seeing so many sad mourning teens. It took a long time for people to accept that he was really gone. Like Chris Cornell and Chester, he was one in a million and will never be forgotten. RIP Kurt.

...fine, I was in my bed @ home, with my cat.

Alex would love to see you check out Enter Shikari, "The Appeal & The Mindsweep (Part 1) Been hoping to see you check them out I've been a huge fan of the channel since 10k subs. They are an independent record label, everything they release is what they want to do and it's all different and fantastic

Alex , this was the music of my generation & it is amazing too see how much of a good soul you are as well my friend . Thank you for your appreciation of that era of time in music history . 💜

It's a gold era when Nirvana still on... Nobody can sing this song better than them.. Nirvana for life....

React to norma jean (surrender your sons, face:face, or songs sound much sadder)

Need to react to some stone temple pilots maybe wicken garden or big empty, would also recommend fall to pieces by Velvet Revolver song always makes me tear up.

Finally u did it the reaction for this,ive been waiting for this it takes 3yrs already and im so happy now Thanks man...

My favorite band ever. My favorite song ever. The single greatest performance in the history of MTV Unplugged in my opinion. I cried when he took his life and I tear up every single time I watch this video. So damn deep...

New song out. Please do. Puscifer: the underwhelming.

Now you know why everybody says, you have to react to this song....

We told ya, man. I've heard this well over 500 times & I still get chills the entire last 1/3 of the song. To have that much emotion pour out; just wow. No recommendations, just really glad you got to this relatively quickly. Keep rocking.

The MTV unplugged album was the best Nirvana performance ever! I have the whole album on vinyl. R.I.P Kurt gone way too soon, we all miss you. Such emotional and powerful lyrics.

So now you have to do Dave Grohls other band Foo Fighters-Everlong or the song he wrote about Kurt called My Hero

Just some artist's songs you need to react to. REFUSED - "New Noise" The Pistol Annies - "Masterpiece" The Lumineers "Stubborn Love" The Toadies - "Tyler"

This is my favorite live performance of a song ever. So much in that song and what a way to end the night. Glad you got a chance to check it out too.

Nirvana is and will always be my most influential band. They are the reason I pick up my guitar every day. Another good video Heff

If you're hearing a song for the first time, do yourself and us a favour. Don't pause it right at the climax of the song.

Please react to MOTHER LOVE BONE SONG CHLOE DANCER/ CROWN OF THORNS

Teared up at the ending. Saw the original airing live way back in the day (when there was only 1 MTV and it played mostly music with breaks for cartoons like beavis and butthead, aeon fluxx, and the maxx.) My heart...

We knew Nirvana were different than the other grunge bands but when they did the unplugged thats when we realized what made them special

You should do “you know you’re right” a Nirvana song released about 8 years after Kurt’s death