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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 7

Michelle Shocked with Indigo Girls

Mar 11, 1990·1h

""MTV Unplugged"" presents Atlanta-based singers/songwriters/guitarists Amy Ray And Emily Saliers -- collectively known as the Indigo Girls -- and solo artist Michelle Shocked. Shocked performs ""Jamboree Queen,"" ""On The Greener Side,"" and ""The Water Is Wide."" The Indigo Girls perform ""World Falls,"" and ""Closer To Fine,"" from their self-titled LP. Shocked joins host Jules Shear to revive the Jimmy Rodgers song ""T For Texas."" An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...""These two artists embody what we were attempting to accomplish with the early shows: guitar, voice, song. Nothing more, nothing less. During this adolescent stage of Unplugged, Jules used to warm up the crowd with an old Jimmie Rodgers song, 'T for Texas.' For this program, he actually broke it out for the camera. At one point during the song - a duet with Michelle Shocked - Jules sang a note for 18 seconds (You try it). Everyone - Michelle included - stared dumbfounded. Finally, Michelle was so flabbergasted that she broke in

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When did MTV Unplugged Season 1 Episode 7 air?

MTV Unplugged Season 1 Episode 7 aired on March 11, 1990.

How long is MTV Unplugged Season 1 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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