Fiona Apple - MTV Spankin’ New Music Week Live (Live in New York, 1999) [Full Concert]

Fiona Apple performs for MTV’s “Spankin’ New Music Week Live” at Sony Music Studios in New York City on October 29th, 1999 to promote her sophomore album “When The Pawn…”.
1. On The Bound [0:02]
2. To Your Love [4:53]
3. Limp [8:50]
4. Sleep To Dream [12:46]
5. Criminal [17:49]
6. Fast As You Can [23:28]
7. Paper Bag [28:16]
8. Get Gone [31:57]
9. I Know [36:16]

[@joshmorrow6672]

Underappreciated genius.

[@mvdeano]

well put

[@Thejoshuahess]

So fucking true

[@claudiakadow8463]

Such a beautiful legend🤟

[@mdpocoroba]

On a Frank Zappa level in the nuts and bolts of it.

[@milenariarr8329]

Totalmente de acuerdo con usted. 🍷

[@CipherSerpico]

In my opinion, other than Radiohead, she is the greatest artist of the modern era. She is an absolutely brilliant lyricist, an amazing vocalist and an amazing songwriter. She is Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and Jeff Buckley-all rolled into one.

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Part of me wants to include Beck in there too but yes-- Fiona and Radiohead

[@mvdeano]

Absolutely....and more.

[@ShaleelGriffith]

I wanna include alanis morrisette in there

[@mimc1831]

She is Fiona.

[@carlosconesa]

I would add Erykah Badu and D'Angelo to that list.

[@lteralflow4641]

The reason she stands out is because of how much emotion she puts into her voice and performance. Her energy is visceral. And the older she gets the more expressive her voice seems to become.

[@lteralflow4641]

And everything else of course

[@dionmcgee5610]

And she writes great songs. I'd put that fact first.

[@rgi9509]

That is the truth. I saw her live and the raw emotion was beyond anything else I've seen. Everyone was crying .

[@zootsoot2006]

She writes good music. Not pop nonsense like 99% of female musical artists.

[@jasonscott4366]

Omg yes her and radiohead all the way

[@jeffmargolis8006]

This is what a musical genius looks like.

[@yyg4632]

and sounds like

[@austinisasian]

hey Jeff!🙂

[@hamwithcheese586]

This album came out just in time to get me through a long, drawn out break up with my first love. I keep listening to this day because of the genius.

[@kkoosya]

Nobody writes about fighting controling and abusive men like her. Nobody just have so much pain within and such guts for talking about this pain. I feel her art on a personal level.

[@tomlinjlt]

I think she just loves like most people don't no how to now a days

[@tomlinjlt]

I love big

[@kkoosya]

@@tomlinjlt exactly

[@tomlinjlt]

@@kkoosya I love her volubility

[@tomlinjlt]

I meant vulnerability

[@martinamatzke8696]

1. On The Bound [0:02] 2. To Your Love [4:53] 3. Limp [8:50] 4. Sleep To Dream [12:46] 5. Criminal [17:49] 6. Fast As You Can [23:28] 7. Paper Bag [28:16] 8. Get Gone [31:57] 9. I Know [36:16]

[@joaopvcamacho]

THANK YOU 🙏

[@SilentOx29]

Killer set for that time

[@YogsenForfoth]

Absolute genius. She’s easily the best female singer songwriter of the past 25 years.

[@thetxpenguin]

Absolute genius. She’s easily the best singer songwriter of the past 25 years.

[@thetxpenguin]

;)

[@titancartercus.8484]

I would nominate #JonetteNapolitano (Concrete Blonde) in equal measure to #FionaApple, chix that really rock ❤

[@YogsenForfoth]

@@titancartercus.8484 True! She is also amazing.

[@cuddly2003]

on par with alanis morisette for me

[@MoonlightNightcall]

It takes my breath away how much pain and fire the first two songs have... it makes me feel more free, to just hear someone express themselves with such abandon... truly no one out there like Fiona

[@urmom-mq8lb]

you should try mitski

[@Miseryletusdown]

@@urmom-mq8lbTrust Fiona has a lot of emotion in her lyrics, Fiona’s more angry mitskis more sad

[@einin9758]

@@urmom-mq8lbmitski sooo different from Fiona, doesn’t seem relevant to bring her up

[@rahrah6049]

Very true. You hit it on the mark. 🌹

[@angelom.7892]

Yes. I find it very hard not to be hyperbolic when talking about this album. It's truly one those instances where the emotions put by the artist in the music fully hits me. It's kinda scary what this shit makes me feel ahaha

[@andrewneve1248]

Fetch the Bolt Cutters has been rocking my world for over a week now, so glad this popped up on my up next, hail the algorithm!

[@misaelmunoz7741]

That album hits the core

[@jamespriest9658]

Really, comment. How about just feel. As real as it gets

[@lorettatolnaybolton]

Same same!!!

[@jaimetorresfragoso4070]

When she did this concert she was 22 years old. Incredible talent!

[@adagiobreeze8493]

Her piano skills are insane, I’m getting cramps just looking at her fingers move

[@SquirtlePower809]

"I know" has to be the most beautiful song ever written.

[@christopherdiscenza4937]

"My derring-do allows me to dance the rigadoon around you, but by the time I'm close to you I lose my desideratum, and now you."

[@breal6910]

this drummer is killin it

[@mvonwalter6927]

Matt Chamberlain is one of the greatest studio drummers ever.

[@dionmcgee5610]

He also plays with Tori Amos, apparently.

[@shemademegay]

@@dionmcgee5610 and soundgarden when Matt Cameron can't be found. Plus he was in pearl jam for a while after they released 'ten' he is the drummer on the 'alive' video/audio.

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

My favorite Album Ever. Literally not one bad song. Fiona 💚💚💚💚❤❤❤❤

[@jennifersoria1804]

FAVORITE.

[@valeriejones23]

Agree 💯

[@marleegaskill5274]

no literally it’s a perfect album absolutely no skips at all

[@icanflythis]

When The Pawn gang for life

[@SS-gx7tg]

I remember buying When The Pawn on CD the day it came out in the autumn of 1999 while I was living in NYC, just graduated high school in the midwest a few months earlier and was living this amazing life now, walking around Chelsea and Soho listening to those songs, rain and orange/red leaves everywhere. I love Tidal but WTP has so much nostalgia for me., every song is amazing. Love Ridden destroys me. This performance perfectly captures the atmosphere of this era of Fiona. This album and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill are two of the greatest albums to ever exist.

[@vitaminC7657]

I love this!!!

[@sabrinamichelena1920]

God, what a genius. I idolize her so much. Crazy she was just a couple years older than me when she released Tidal. How unfair that she had so much talent at such a young age but there are always geniuses in the world. Few like her, though, and thank God we have her. I think we would starve culturally if we didn’t have her.

[@melaniesharp8224]

Best songer singwriter of our time!

[@perryforsyth3421]

I always return to this performance it’s like top 3 live performances from any artist ever

[@borisbadenov8957]

Look up shabby doll with Elvis Costello

[@hw343434]

“I’ll know” is a Masterpiece

[@EricTerino]

It truly is.

[@Drumvicious_]

The way she performs and feels it reminds me of Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam).

[@jadezini4676]

lots of emotion in their performances

[@purplemaze7733]

Absolutely,I was just thinking that when I scrolled down to your comment!!😊❤️

[@yyg4632]

her voice, the feeling, it sounds like its coming out of her like the most natural thing in the world

[@HB-xf2xl]

Matt Chamberlain on drums- Tori Amos' old drummer, too.

[@stolky19]

He's a legend - how bout that section on Limp!? (Not as good here - but amazing on the album!)

[@CourtTV.]

I thought that was matt.It ef sounded like him.

[@bdeckerva]

Damn. Pain makes some amazing music. She tore my heart out and left it beating on the table.. And then she gave a hint of a smile at the end.. and I didn't even care.

[@BillHaines37]

This makes most other songs hide in the closet

[@midgetmoney1]

11:04 drums and bass breakdown. No modern pop star would allow this. Master musicians, amazing songs/singer!

[@headfullofmusic422]

i love it!! shame its not the same on the album version :(

[@BillHaines37]

@@headfullofmusic422 I like the drum & bass breakdown on the album though

[@MrCpark]

I can’t express the love and admiration I have for the entire musical arrangement and for her most importantly. I went to see her by myself as a 19 yo straight male. I am in love with her. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 8 years old and I am 32 yo now . The mix of her voice, the instrumentation and her lyrical phasing gives me chills ever time i hear it.

[@angel-wb3xg]

i love that you love fiona as a straight man. says a lot about her talent, as she can appeal to many demographics.

[@S.D.M022]

She’s very beautiful too…

[@danielahernandezvazquez3205]

i am in love with fiona too

[@holysoup2954]

this is one of my fav comments ever

[@Bughugger]

This is still one of my all time favorite albums.

[@wingapo3020]

? the songs in this performance are from 2 separate albums

[@einin9758]

@@wingapo3020they’re likely talking about the album that was most recent for this performance (when the pawn)

[@TroublesomeOwl]

Matt Chamberlain master class. my god what a legend.

[@Igor-uo6cs]

This is legendary. Shes's so honest

[@megdecay]

"Tidal" is absolutely one of the greatest albums of all time. Her voice will ring for centuries, it's so incredibly iconic.

[@megdecay]

I'll add Beth Gibbons from Portishead to that list as well. Very underrated. If you haven't listened to them, I'd say start with "Dummy". 💕

[@WaitingForTheHook]

It is, but When The Pawn kicks Tidal's ass, to be honest.

[@danilejai7801]

This is where I discovered Fiona. I recorded this on VHS and played it over and over! Thank you so much for uploading!!!!

[@doo9722]

I wish there was an Album of this live, she's killing it !!

[@ianlarsen]

Me too!

[@may_bygones]

I STILL HAVE MY VHS RECORDING!!!! ran that vhs to it's core. I was also so overwhelmed with joy when I found it here. 💓💓💓

[@sprfrog]

Me too!

[@Charliott]

Fiona is just original to the bone. Musician at heart, miss these kinds of concerts

[@edgarcism]

I BEEN A FAN SINCE 96! I LOVE FIONA APPLE FOREVER AND APPRECIATE THE LIGHT SHE IS SHEDDING ON THE PLIGHT OF THE NAVAJO NATION DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC

[@michaelporter383]

She is such an awesome performer. The intensity at 10:32 is frightening!

[@crysdee461]

I love this woman so much. I’m so glad I found this live performance.

[@douglasshaw3214]

Fiona Apple is an absolutely incredible artist, totally unique, unbelievably talented and a real joy to experience.

[@Skaberchlyn]

I love her so much it’s insane.

[@industrialdrummer44]

Her band is on absolute 🔥. Peak 90's perfection here. So glad I was able to take it in while it was happening. ❤

[@ArenMichael]

I remember watching this when it originally aired or was a re-run later in the day or whatever. besides the obvious love for Fiona ... the drummer, Matt Chamberlain, is probably my favorite drummer since Bonham. so crazy that he was playing with two piano singer/song writers back to back - Fiona then and on tour with Tori Amos just before.

[@mgmegt5920]

And maybe a little faith... Favorite line to sing

[@crysdee461]

Still her best album.

[@whatdothlife4660]

Taste is subjective but Tidal is better.

[@JJ-mj5cj]

@@whatdothlife4660 it’s not. when the pawn pretty much expands on everything she presented on tidal and excels in every facet. it is OBJECTIVELY her best.

[@whatdothlife4660]

@@JJ-mj5cj no

[@scoobooyt]

@@JJ-mj5cj i feel the same, but i’ve never understood the comparisons between her other albums. i feel like all of her albums are so strikingly different.

[@onecoolpenguin]

@@scoobooyt the comparisons happen with every artist. Tidal was transcendent. Something will happen to bring Fiona back to prominence, whether that's her returning to music, someone putting her music in a movie, or her eventual demise. When this happens, Tidal is what will be talked about. When the pawn is for us fans, Tidal was for everyone.

[@indowithbadenglish3775]

Yeah, keep on skipping this video people. A valuable gem is hidden

[@paullamontagne1899]

Love to you, Fiona!!!! ;-) I'm in total awe of this performance!!!! This band as a whole were tremendous!!!! It truly amazes me how after all this time this true/original artist has been so terribly underrated!!!!

[@isaacasdreams]

I have never listened to Fiona Apple in my time but this is exactly the music I need right now.

[@poca007]

Before Mazzy, Before Lana before Nora there was Fiona

[@mimc1831]

I'm assuming you mean Hope Sandoval from Mazzy Star. Mazzy Star's "She Hangs Brightly" was 6 years before "Tidal". You're timeline is off. Otherwise, Fiona has wings.(look it up.)✌

[@shelparks988]

Fiona is soooo amazing

[@angel-wb3xg]

@@mimc1831 yeah mazzy star is before fiona lol they’re funny

[@seanfrank32]

"Before Mazzy" lol I get your point though. Fiona was an original.

[@phillybul30]

I’m gonna draw a portrait of Fiona as soon as I can. I have to show my appreciation. Love her music and talent. I fell for a woman I will never meet or see in person based on her talent. Smh

[@sorcerer1975]

I watched this the day it aired ... I loved Fiona and the album " Tidal " and was in shock when I heard the songs that eventually was on " When The he Pawn ..." I'm hoping 2018 is the year we have a new Fiona Apple album ! Was and always will be one of my favorite artists ...

[@doo9722]

When The Pawn... Is a masterpiece, an underrated album (also, your profile picture is awesome!!)

[@PioBarojas]

april 17th 2020

[@user-hi3fx9qv1y]

I hear Beatles here. Lennon spirit continuation in the 90s. And it s Heaven to me

[@rjr6912]

Man I totally love the variations her band (guitarist+pianist mainly) did on the outro of "Criminal" and throughout the set TBH. Excellent musicians backing up a truly original voice

[@balletstef]

Incredible. Genius at work. She's so subtle, sensitive and ethereal. I love their group chemistry. The drummer is rockin' it!

[@stephanieedwards444]

Omgosh when she messed up on Limp and laughed and sang thru it.

[@Bughugger]

I caught that too!! Lol

[@imnobodywhoareyouu]

I love her so much, such a brilliant composer and performer

[@Ghoster311]

Good lord I had a huge crush on that girl back in the 90’s. And for most of the last 20 years I’ve not even remembered that she exists. Life is funny.

[@cindyfabiolarodriguezsalas405]

God bless you Fionita !

[@richnittritz3505]

so so love this amazing talented beautiful soul she was 1000 years ahead of her time and this will still sound great in the year 3018 amazing !!!!! love love love Fiona 4 ever

[@headfullofmusic422]

i come here almost daily. God i love her

[@campclan1]

It just doesn't get any better than this. Simply beautiful.

[@shakespeare598]

What a brilliant women , I have so much admiration for her.

[@Monthito1]

I love this woman

[@saravw1]

Just so damn good. Her songs never get old, they sound as good now as they did 20 years ago. So glad she is getting new fans with FTBC.

[@aliennine568]

I love this woman more than anything

[@patotidal2906]

Great concert 👏👏

[@paullamontagne1899]

Pato Tidal, I'm sooo truly with you on that point!!!! ;-) ANY thumbs down to this flawless concert should be TOTALLY ignored!!!!

[@tomprice3258]

Fiona is hot and the band is the same. They really are cooking together at this show. superb playing and great sound!

[@oraadams4473]

I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC SO MUCH❤❤❤!!! BEEN LISTENING TO YOU SINCE I WAS A KID HERE IN LIL ALABAMA❤❤❤!!! SO MUCH LOVE!!!❤❤❤

[@carlosconesa]

This is *TOO GOOD*

[@mitchkool]

Under appreciated genius … is right !

[@wolffbites]

POSSIBLY THE MOST UNDERRATED SINGER SONGWRITER ARRANGER IN THE LAST 30 PLUS YEARS. BUT CERTAINLY TOP 5 AND IDENTIFIABLE IN 3 NOTES. GENIUS

[@chuckmartinez769]

Haven't seen Fiona live yet ....Yet!!! Love what she shares , gives , pure! Waiting patiently n eagerly Fiona !

[@mfqyahoo4699]

I wish she had new music now.

[@paullamontagne1899]

MFQ Yahoo, If u haven't already, I suggest u check out Fiona @ Ohana fest Sept. 9, 2017 on KZbin; During that gr8 show she touches upon the new album in the making!!!! ;-) I'd so love 2 hear a new album & be fortunate/lucky/blessed enough 2 see her perform live w/it!!!!

[@mfqyahoo4699]

paul lamontagne 😊 thank you.

[@paullamontagne1899]

MFQ Yahoo, I know this message is LATE, but YOU ARE VERY WELCOME!!!! ;-) A true fan of Fiona is a TRUE fan/friend of mine!!!!

[@puppiespresident]

paul lamontagne omg I hope you're not lying. I would be so excited to hear new music from her!!!

[@paullamontagne1899]

She did mention it at last year's Ohana Fest; I wouldn't dare lie about such things. ;-) I guess the rest is really up 2 Fiona herself as to when. Until then, loyal fans like us will just have 2 be patient.

[@marianapaiva589]

i listen to this every single day. thank youuu

[@aniher4949]

The underdog genius with a soul as big as the planet

[@frawgy]

I miss “Spankin’ New” and *i frigging love Fiona* 🍏🤘🏼🔥

[@bennovonfakir]

La Perfection! Creación, interpretación y Pasión

[@codycox2685]

in the 90's music was respected. Labels signed artists based on ability to make music. It didn't matter how they looked or how marketable they were. I miss that philosophy

[@EugeneAxe]

Absolutely. But to be fair, Fionna is super talented and friggin gorgeous.

[@mfqyahoo4699]

Go Fiona!!!❤️

[@PioBarojas]

fetch the bolt cutters is a 10 , when the pawn is a 100... from my point of view after enjoying when the pawn for more than 20 years now :) also thank you @Eric Terino for uploading this one I just recently found out about this one a couple of weeks before fetch the bolt cutters came out

[@lindseystein9676]

When the pawn is my favorite of hers. Each song is a masterpiece. I like the new album, but when the pawn will always be first for me

[@grantbowen5047]

Amazing vocal performance and a bad ass band!

[@taytayall-day7150]

The fucking greatest I've been listening to her Sense I was a teenager and I still love Fiona Apple 🍎🍏🍎

[@btran213]

this album is a masterpiece. that says a lot cuz i like to listen to metal but this album i could play through without skiping

[@bojuification]

Perfect in everyway,anyway, always. Thank you fiona!!!!! You are a part of my life and soul forever!!!!!

[@stephanieedwards444]

Musical genius

[@giuliac6680]

She is the best....Fiona I love you 😍😍😍😍😍😍 thank you for existing❤️❤️❤️

[@draglinesilk5229]

I vividly remember seeing this showing after greatly anticipating her second album release! I lived in my first apartment at 21 years by old in Atlanta and I laid On my mattress on the floor alone ( for once)because I was not to be diverted from what I knew would be a new and true experience. Afterwards it turned into a full on education! I love this artist as on of my favorite of all time (also- Jeff Lynne) I

[@mikehunt8992]

Thanx, Eric.

[@spencergellsworth]

is this the entire fucking When The Pawn album live? Holy shit! This is one of my top 5 albums of all time. Up there with London Calling & OK Computer imho.

[@moisesgutierrez7121]

Una de las mejores cantautoras de los últimos años... esta presentación es una maravilla ... además estaba promocionando mi álbum favorito "When the Pawn..." ese álbum es una joya... eres grande Fiona 🖤🖤🖤

[@beaujoleau]

what a beautiful artist.

[@FirstLastWinLose]

God I wish there were HD remasters available of these sorts of things.

[@christoffolete]

Assistir shows na MTV, sou desse tempo. Como ela é incrível!

[@lauracrimsonmusic]

Jesus Christ this woman is a beast

[@S.D.M022]

Her voice! Straight chills!!!

[@lazlomattachine8334]

Briliant!

[@lofairytale]

she`s so real, so natural and pure. just adore her

[@anthonyrichardson343]

Great band backing her up.She is so compelling and a great vocalist with sultry jazzy overtures

[@emmashippin9970]

My favourite artist of all time.

[@user-gd1ru7er5t]

She is just so creative, cute, beautiful and such a great songwriter!

[@d.c.o.7544]

Fiona was sooooo good live in this era.

[@bonnieb951]

I've been looking for this for years..thanks for posting it

[@sonjadomitrovic9740]

Her band is on fire