Unplugged (Neil Young album)

Unplugged is a live album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, released on June 15, 1993, on Reprise. Recorded on February 7, 1993, the album is an installment of the MTV series, Unplugged. The performance was also released on VHS.

Background and recording

The recording of Unplugged was reportedly rife with tension, with Young displeased with the performances of many of his band members. The released version was his second attempt at recording a set suitable for airing and release.

The track "Stringman" was recorded for Young's notoriously unreleased studio album Chrome Dreams.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Neil Young

1. "The Old Laughing Lady" – 5:15
2. "Mr. Soul" – 3:54
3. "World on a String" – 3:02
4. "Pocahontas" – 5:06
5. "Stringman" (previously unreleased) – 4:01
6. "Like a Hurricane" – 4:44
7. "The Needle and the Damage Done" – 2:52
8. "Helpless" – 5:48
9. "Harvest Moon" – 5:20
10. "Transformer Man" – 3:36
11. "Unknown Legend" – 4:47
12. "Look Out for My Love" – 5:57
13. "Long May You Run" – 5:22
14. "From Hank to Hendrix" – 5:51

In addition to the tracks found on this album, Neil Young performed the following songs live during the performance:

• "Dreamin' Man"
• "Sample and Hold"
• "War of Man"
• "Winterlong"

Personnel

• Neil Young - guitar, harmonica, piano, pump organ, lead vocals
• Nils Lofgren - guitar, autoharp, accordion, backing vocals
• Ben Keith - Dobro
• Spooner Oldham - piano, pump organ
• Tim Drummond - bass
• Oscar Butterworth - drums
• Astrid Young - backing vocals
• Nicolette Larson - backing vocals
• Larry Cragg - broom on "Harvest Moon"

Additional roles

• Janet Levinson – art direction & design
• Joel Bernstein – photography
• David Briggs – production, mixing
• Tim Mulligan – mastering
• John Hanlon – mixing, recording
• John Hausmann, John Nowland – mixing

Charts

Certifications and sales

References