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The greatest singers and songwriters play their music and tell the stories behind their greatest songs on this acclaimed VH1 music performance series. Each one-hour episode takes viewers behind the scenes with a single artist

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    VH1 Storytellers Season 2 Episode 3 - Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash

    S2:E3

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  2. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 1 - Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
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    #2 - Green Day: American Idiot Uncut

    S1:E1

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  3. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 2 - Dave Matthews Band
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    #3 - Dave Matthews Band

    S1:E2

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  4. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 3 - Bruce Springsteen
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    #4 - Bruce Springsteen

    S1:E3

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  5. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 4 - Coldplay
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    #5 - Coldplay

    S1:E4

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  6. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 5 - Jackson Browne
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    #6 - Jackson Browne

    S1:E5

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  7. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 6 - Elvis Costello
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    #7 - Elvis Costello

    S1:E6

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  8. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 7 - Sting
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    #8 - Sting

    S1:E7

    Sting performs his hits "Fields of Gold" and "Let Your Soul Be Your Guides", as well as Police classics "King of Pain", "Roxanne", and much more.

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  9. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 8 - The Black Crowes
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    #9 - The Black Crowes

    S1:E8

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  10. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 9 - Melissa Etheridge
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    #10 - Melissa Etheridge

    S1:E9

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  11. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 10 - Lyle Lovett
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    #11 - Lyle Lovett

    S1:E10

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  12. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 11 - Garth Brooks
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    #12 - Garth Brooks

    S1:E11

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  13. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 12 - Bee Gees
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Bee Gees

    S1:E12

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  14. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 13 - John Fogerty
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    #14 - John Fogerty

    S1:E13

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  15. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 34 - Tom Waits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Tom Waits

    S1:E34

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  16. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 43 - The Pretenders
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Pretenders

    S1:E43

    The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.

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  17. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 44 - Alanis Morissette
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Alanis Morissette

    S1:E44

    Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."

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  18. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 46 - David Bowie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - David Bowie

    S1:E46

    Performances include: "Life On Mars", "Thursday's Child", "Can't Stop Thinking About Me", "Seven", "China Girl", "Rebel Rebel", "Word On A Wing", and "Drive In Saturday".

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  19. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 61 - Matchbox 20
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    #19 - Matchbox 20

    S1:E61

    Rob Thomas brings his group Matchbox 20 to the Storyteller stage, saying that they have always wanted to do the show. Taking the opportunity to add strings and horns, Rob discusses the beginnings of the band, and the thoughts behind some of their songs, including "Push" and "If You're Gone".

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  20. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 69 - Bruce Springsteen
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    #20 - Bruce Springsteen

    S1:E69

    Bruce Springsteen performs and discusses his songs in an acoustic concert at Two River Theatre in Red Bank, N.J. Taped in April 2005. The selections include “Blinded by the Light,” “Brilliant Disguise,” “The Rising,” “Devils & Dust,” “Jesus Was an Only Son” and “Thunder Road.”

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  21. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 72 - Pearl Jam
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Pearl Jam

    S1:E72

    Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.

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  22. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 75 - Mary J. Blige
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    #22 - Mary J. Blige

    S1:E75

    With more than 40 million records sold and eight Grammys, Mary J. Blige is considered one of the most successful R&B singers of our time. In 2008, the music channel VH1 honored the successful artist with an invitation to the highly acclaimed concert series “Storytellers”. With her then current Grammy-winning album “Growing Pains” and songs from her almost 20-year career in tow, the New York native took to the stage of the venerable Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC in February 2008. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of fans and the cameras of VH1, the successful singer and songwriter performed her best known songs and the story of how they came about, delivering a very intimate and personal concert that could only be created as part of “Storytellers”.

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  23. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 77 - Kid Rock
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    #23 - Kid Rock

    S1:E77

    Kid Rock had the audience on their feet as he taped an episode of "VH1 Storytellers" The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. The one-hour episode will treat fans to a unique experience as Kid Rock performs songs off of his latest double platinum-selling album, Rock 'N Roll Jesus, in addition to past hits, backed by his Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following in "Storytellers" format, viewers will gain unprecedented insight into Kid Rock's personal songwriting process as they get a unique opportunity to hear him share his inspiration and the stories behind such songs as "Batwitaba," "Devil," "So Hott," "All Summer Long," "Half Your Age" and "Amen."

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  24. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 78 - Kanye West
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    #24 - Kanye West

    S1:E78

    The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.

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  25. VH1 Storytellers Season 1 Episode 79 - ZZ Top
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    #25 - ZZ Top

    S1:E79

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Best Episodes Summary

"Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash" is the best rated episode of "VH1 Storytellers". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/1997. This episode scored 9.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Green Day: American Idiot Uncut".