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MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged

1989Returning Series35 Seasons172 Episodes6.8TMDB
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MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.

Season 1 · Episode 5

Joe Walsh and Dr. John

Feb 18, 1990·1h

""MTV Unplugged"" presents former James Gang member Joe Walsh accompanied by R&B great Dr. John. Recorded at the National Video Center in New York City, Walsh performs such hits as ""Desperado"" and ""Rosewood Bitters."" All involved come together for renditions of ""Cinnamon Girl"" and ""Let The Good Times Roll."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""This show was originally billed as 'Joe Walsh and Friends,' but Walsh arrived at the studio with only a bass player named Rick Rosas. We explained that 'Friends' is actually a plural word and that, notwithstanding Rick's musical proficiency, we had been expecting the 'Friends' to be somewhat recognizable to our television audience. Then we discovered that Dr. John was taping a television show in the same building, So we cornered the good doctor in the men's bathroom, and 'Joe Walsh and Friends' became 'Joe Walsh and Dr. John.'"" Set List: Desperado [Walsh] Rosewood Bitters [Walsh and Rosas] Repetition, Repetition, Repetition [Shear] (wr

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When did MTV Unplugged Season 1 Episode 5 air?

MTV Unplugged Season 1 Episode 5 aired on February 18, 1990.

How long is MTV Unplugged Season 1 Episode 5?

This episode runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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