Nirvana - Pennyroyal Tea | FIRST TIME REACTION | Live On MTV Unplugged, 1993

[@redpractition]

This is the original key in which the song was performed. The comment Kurt made about a different key was in reference to a rehearsal they did prior to the show, where Kurt played it differently; it's on youtube, actually.

[@joesephkroll2056]

It A minor

[@joesephkroll2056]

They the key

[@Punkypoetico]

4:39, Kurt cobain messes up a guitar note, and so he masks the error by singing in the pitch of the mistake. That’s one of my favorite clever things he did in this performance, it goes to show you he thinks his playing. This masking adds to the already vulnerable and broken sound.

[@LSD123.]

I can't believe I never picked that up, especially being a hardcore Nirvana fan. Thanks.

[@devinup3981]

When he said "I have very bad posture" I really felt that.

[@paulmcgovern1942]

Where Did You Sleep Last Night was my favorite song of this concert. You need to understand Kurt was in pain during this

[@janosriippa]

The look in the end says a lot. That's been haunting me ever since.

[@vladimirgaranin9563]

Oh yeah​@@janosriippa

[@jimparis5073]

“Me too man ima freaking shhhrimp” 😭😂😭😂

[@James__________________]

Nirvana mtv unplugged all apologies and on a plain are musts

[@sumonjamal1653]

Sad story - 'Pennyroyal tea' was supposed to be the next single from Nirvana's 1993 album 'In Utero'... It was remixed by R.E.M. producer Scott Litt (from the original album mix by Steve Albini) for a '94 release... Tragically, Kurt Cobain's death in April '94 ended Nirvana and all promotion of the 'In Utero' album... and the single was not released. The "MTV Unplugged" album was released in '94 showcasing the iconic performance by Nirvana... Unlike most bands that performed their hits w/ acoustic guitars, Nirvana chose a set of obscure Nirvana songs and covers, like - 'About a girl'... 'On a plain' ... 'Dumb' ... 'Where did you sleep last night' ... 'The man who sold the world'... 'Lake of fire'... etc. However, the remixed 'Pennyroyal Tea' was included in the 2002 'Nirvana' (self-titled album) which was a 'greatest hits' album for Nirvana and included their last recorded song "You know you're right"...

[@mikefetterman6782]

This is the original key from the album (might be a quarter tone tuned down, but not a different key.) This show was their songs played acoustically. They also had a few songs with the Meat Puppets (another indie Pacific northwest band). on the performance. This is my favorite Nirvana project.

[@darkclaw3296]

The "acting strange" was just Kurt being super nervous about this concert because it's so intimate. Also the fact that he was a huge heroin addict by this point in his life. Thank you for continuing reactions to this concert.

[@paulsmith2516]

Kurt was COMPLETELY CLEAN at this time. He looked the best he had in over a year and was starting to get his life back together, but obviously the Black Widow of Grunge couldn't possibly allow that to continue, especially as SOBER Kurt was beginning the process of divorcing the b1tch.

[@TheTrequarista]

​@@paulsmith2516he was in withdrawal during the Unplugged. The production couldn't find him heroin so in the end he took Valium if I recall, to diminish at least a bit the withdrawal syndroms. He was clean earlier, during the In Utero recording session, but at the time of the MTV set he was addict again, wich was already a bad signe for the incoming European Tour ( he never travelled with drugs so you have to find along the way and that was difficult exept the week in Paris in febuary 94).

[@williamkramer9731]

Man i made a comment about him being super high on heroine and had to backtrack. I was thinking of a different performance, where almost died taking too much, not realizing how potent it was.

[@Beluga_Too]

@@TheTrequarista I was gonna say watching him now, as opposed to then, when I was like 13, his jaw is super active (side to side motion, grinding), and thought maybe he was on something speedy (coke or speed probs given the era). But you guys seem to know better.

[@nancybsyb]

He moved his jaw side to side a lot. It has been talked about in band interviews forever. Performers do this to keep time.. Especially since he was solo without drums.

[@jimr3785]

I so wish I could have been at this performance. Classic.

[@debjorgo]

All Apologies is my favorite unplugged song. Actually, it's my favorite Nirvana song.

[@brianvannacci2874]

I love their unplugghed live, how they played songs in that way expecially Something in the way, My Girl and The Man who sold the world (I know this one is a cover of David Bowie's original song).

[@doorofnight87]

Good song and enjoyed the reaction, as always!

[@foofghtr]

Kurt was cool that night, he actually went into the crowd and signed autographs for the fans after. There’s video of it on KZbin. Something to notice while he’s signing, he’s right handed. Kurt only played guitar left handed.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

Whaaaaat?!? That’s “crazy”! (Thank you for mentioning, cuz I assumed he was a Leftie.)

[@foofghtr]

@@marciebulsaraorcutt I’m completely left handed except I play guitar right handed lol…

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

@@foofghtr 🙀😻🫨 That’s AMAZING!🫶

[@jeanpierre1481]

good music forever thanks for the reaction greetings 🤘🤘👋👋💯💯

[@RJ-oy7cq]

Damn Biss--you are wrong here! It's the subtlety here that makes it soar!

[@LSD123.]

Miss you bad, Kurt... I thank God I grew up with Nirvana. Changed my whole outlook of life, they saved my life... Today's youth will never understand.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

already 307 k - You're on a roll

[@stephen9302]

Since 300K, tremendous growth!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@peterstrayhorn5316]

He did more than smoke! Have grait day Bis.😊

[@Rejeckted]

lake of fire

[@juanmanuelbustamanteveland6729]

Try to react to “ dumb “ in the unplugged version. It’s France’s favorite song ( Kurt’s daughter ) and it sounds so nice and so simple. The band had that input and emotion to every song as simple as you can hear .

[@George-ux6zz]

Congratulations Bisscute

[@alejandromartinez1766]

Great choice for the reaction Miss Bisscute, Nirvana always the best. you should react to other artist that performed unplugged shows on MTV: Duran Duran also made a very nice concert.

[@thseed7]

This Unplugged set is one of the best performances in the series' history. Any changes to their original music and the covers were all slights to MTV and the Record company for trying to force Nirvana to play their hits. Kurt said he wasn't interested in playing Smells Like Teen Spirit on an acoustic guitar. It was the rebellious and defiant nature of the band. Favorite songs from the performance are Lake of Fire, About A Girl, On A Plain, Man Who Sold the World and Oh Me since you already did Where Did You Sleep Last Night.

[@DeMon_SlaYer-Dave]

I wore the cassette tape out of 'Nevermind' when i was a kid.

[@shazam6690]

I like both original and solo acoustic

[@davidbrennan8097]

On the album this song is aggressive and punk-like. Unplugged brings out the sad meaning of the lyrics. Both great to listen to and very typical Nirvana.

[@williamkramer9731]

It has distortion, but it's anything but aggressive

[@АлишерАлишеров-ю7щ]

you need to see Breed live perfomance

[@skyshorrchannel3474]

I remember seeing this back in the day, we thought the old sweater, dirty hair and chin were Kurt doing his image up. It turned out he was not faking.

[@nephilliumsilver8826]

This was his last live performance...he set the stage as a funeral

[@christophermcconnell3867]

Pretty sure Pennyroyal Tea is meant to induce an abortion. “Distill the Life that’s inside of me “ it’s a sad song

[@lesevans4905]

Yes you are correct, this song is about abortion. It used to be believed that pennyroyal tea along with other ingredients could cause an abortion. You can replace the word Distill with Kill.

[@OrbaDaBorba]

Loved it! Drain you next???? (Kurt's favorite song he wrote)

[@tl4396]

Up! On French TV.

[@willfromyadkinville]

yes! loved this CD!

[@RJ-oy7cq]

I enjoyed this one a lot...the passion was there imo.

[@garzadanail9411]

That is a good music very big fun of nirvana

[@Original_Pepe_Pupu]

This performance reminds me of an open-mic night at some coffee shop. Unremarkable.

[@James__________________]

Never clicked a video so fast

[@craigdoc6656]

I'm sure pennyroyal tea was a drink that he drank in Australia that helped ease his stomach complaints

[@RealDiehl99]

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[@stevepool8034]

I liked it, Biss. Unplugged performances are supposed to have that cafe bar vibe. I'm guessing the cigarette helps his voice get that raspy quality. 👍 Victor and Leo "Amigo Apaixonado" my suggestion.

[@angelicupstart23]

So, the night before the show they did a rehearsal that was apparently LEGENDARILY BAD. Kurt was going cold turkey off heroin and was really dope sick. MTV was really worried the show was going to be a disaster

[@michaellopez68]

This song is one of my favorite Nirvana songs and favorites from this performance Lyrically, at least to me, it’s about someone who is done with the world; who is very hurt emotionally and is tired of life Kurt performing this solo makes it even more poignant knowing what we know now Also, pennyroyal tea was something women would drink to terminate pregnancies (whether it did or not is debated)

[@jams_world81]

Their cover of David Bowie’s “man who sold the world” and “where did you sleep last night” are my two favorites from this set. This one is ok but not the best to react to in my opinion. Kurt was very nervous about the close setting and it being perfect. He was a perfectionist more than people realize, the distortion of their music and the studio hides a lot. He wasn’t acting strange, that’s just Kurt being Kurt in my opinion.

[@thedarkotter2295]

kurdt was plagued with stomach problems for a large portion of his life, and this song is simply about those issues.... Can't sleep, warm milk, laxatives, antacids..... And of course pennyroyal tea. Near the end his doctors finally got him under control and he had some relief.

[@MikeEnglund-ih1zh]

Pennyroyal Tea is used to induce abortions.

[@jamesmcmillan7845]

a 1/2 step down

[@ingoselkmann7617]

I hope you do sometime a reaction from The Cure MTV Unplugged. This was an amazing performance too. This was a gig that left me speechless. I like that you be honest in your reactions 👍

[@Finkreacts]

love this song

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Hi 👋😁 Miss Bisscute 😎 Madalina 😊 As always the like button 🔘 has been Illuminated 🤗👍👍🇺🇲🌅☀️🌞🏝️🎙️

[@James__________________]

Need to remember he was by himself didn’t have another guitar or a bass or the drums so he probably really anxious

[@МихаилШалаев-ы3з]

Одно можно сказать точно - певцу надо бросать курить. Нет проблем у Biss, она не курит. Поэтому её речь журчит, как горный ручей! Чисто и мелодично!❤

[@kirkmatsuyama6176]

Thanks Biss. 😊😊

[@Scripturesdude6361]

Hi Madalina 👋, it's nice seeing you again.

[@Endrit719]

No Biss you are wrong I honestly feel this is the best. Since he mentions Leonard Cohen in this song, I would like you do a reaction to Famous blue raincoat by Leonard Cohen

[@LynndelVanWechel]

Opinions are never wrong, after all they're your opinion. Rock on

[@dph025prod]

Hey Biss, when you are searching for a word and say quality a kind of obscure English word for that is "chops." It's not something a non native speaker should feel bad about stumbling over. Keep up the great work!

[@James__________________]

I don’t think he acted weird but after he died the producer said he was really sad after the show because he thought everyone hated it because he couldn’t really hear the applauses

[@alexalexalexalex7825]

love it

[@TRPro-og4sx]

I love nirvana and I love you ❤

[@hirukahirukakalla8424]

Love you biss❤❤❤

[@gusfernanddes]

Jesus doesn't want me for a sunbeam from his ver concert is a must!!!!

[@shaunmorris8176]

You know the drummer Is the lead singer of the foo fighters.

[@paulsmith2516]

I don't know where the idea of Kurt being weird in this show came from, he was the best he'd been in over a year at the time and was even clean and sober. As far as this song goes, Kurt NAILED IT! This is how the song is MEANT to sound. It's by far the closest to it's original recording as it was always a slow simple quiet song.

[@williamkramer9731]

He wasn't clean. He didn't have his dealers, couldn't find heroine, and got fed Valium so he could get through the show. It's not heroine, for the show but he definitely wasn't clean at this point.

[@lexluthor6497]

I think bisscute would like spin doctors with the song two princes.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Always preferred the studio version of this song, tho some think this is special because he did it solo. Just to note pennyroyal tea is real and has a rumored use for women to end their pregnancies. I used to know a girl who was such a big Nirvana fan she had an actual bag of it.

[@snakerevolver8037]

The song is about a person who's beyond depressed; they're in their death bed, pretty much." Cobain's own bout with serious stomach pain was well documented a few years ago. Yeah, it did rub off on the song," he admits.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

Maybe the Polish ministry of education paid KZbin some money to promote the Polish language:)

[@robertbradley6865]

MTV wouldn’t let him play the songs he wanted to

[@FightingIrish327]

I miss this guy so much man Rest Easy Kurt Cobain 😢

[@RudineiArantes]

This girl has natural beauty and an angelic face.

[@Jan-yl2oj]

@BisscuteReacts, try listening to this love song Edwin McCain - I could not ask for more 😊

[@rdvaughan70]

try the nirvana live and loud show, song drain you

[@jimmarts3352]

Hi Biss, I agree with you about the performance, it was just kind of there ya know. So because I am usually working when you are on line during the day and I never get to see your shows, when are you moving? Will you be offline for a few days. Why the move? Wanted to go someplace that was warmer or chasing a guy, lol just kidding. Have a good day. 🙂

[@gerasimosmusicianofficial]

I guess someone polished the subtitles. lol

[@leonardoalmeidadossantos6432]

Basicamente é tom original ele só alterna no versos a nota A e Am apenas , esta versão por ser acústico esta mais densa arrastada , eu vi depois que vc achou fraca a performance estou re-editando aqui, como havia dito ele arrastou e deixou mais densa por isso a sensação de nao ter muita vibração na verdade era o estilo dele mesmo, em algumas performances e se tratando de unplugged fica mais claro isso

[@MrTjonke]

Your subs changed to Polish because you chose to set them to Polish on the Sabaton - Uprising video. KZbin remembers last chosen language

[@jayshook3622]

You should check out the Nirvana Unplugged interview its on youtube but it pretty much explains show throw the eyes of the producers and audiance and you will understand why hes acting weird

[@Anomondaris]

I’ve noticed the band wasn’t aware of a set list. I think they had songs planned but Kurt was kinda winging a lot.

[@jonjon8910]

its time to "Polly" ;)

[@Shawn-mo6dh]

I prefer the album version, but this is still special

[@trynmhd1195]

Lake of fire nirvana version good for you react

[@joeluspalacius6940]

Comments helps algorithm.

[@LilianCollins-jp5xk]

Highly recommended Says: plz...react to tupac changes...❤

[@daviddias-vf1we]

This is the normal key (original)

[@brianito7779]

Because POLSKA GOLA! Polska biało-czerwoni!

[@kodcu7]

hi Biss, go reaction on KISS plz)

[@combatbpg9461]

My wife biscute ..❤❤❤..mmuacchh

[@DanielPerez-jt9yk]

Please react to lake of fire!!!! Same album!!!

[@stevengusenius7333]

"I can relate to these lyrics." I sure hope not. :-) I can't hear this song without thinking "suicide note". Yes, pennyroyal tea is a supposed abortifacient, but as a dude, the probability that the life he was talking about distilling was a pregnancy is small. I think its a bit more metaphorical than that. This is a song about extreme depression, with references to Kurt's personal issues such as stomach pain and impostor syndrome, as well as refernces to death. And he sang it with feeling. Or maybe I'm just projecting the end onto an earlier part of the story. PS Missed my chance to meet Leonard Cohen, but there are probably worse people to hang with in the afterlife. Bet the dude would have a million great stories.

[@nynek23]

Im Polish.... I can teach You 🇵🇱 , hi beautiful girl 🤩

[@Cnith]

I don't know the "real key". Oh hi Al Go Rhythm

[@simonfrederiksen104]

Shrimp? Pffft amateur - Igor reincarnated here.

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello there hey there hey Hello hi there

[@GeoluaDarosa-kr8ui]

React bullet for my valentine - scream aim fire 🙏 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@augustopalomino2337]

Hola. Esta versión es unplugged la original es más fuerte en la parte de los coros . Ten en consideración que el unplugged de nirvana iba al fracaso pero a pesar de todo se hizo y fue uno de los mejores y quizás el mejor , es que la calidad de kurt es innegable a pesar de su personalidad deprimente y destructiva era todo un artista un creador pero ya sabes su final pero siempre quedará sus interpretaciones . Te dejo la versión en concierto . Un beso kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmezhXxmfM1osLcsi=1dUyw26F4tzhECdr

[@KyleJustiniano-vv2lc]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@krisfrederick5001]

"It might be nice to start playing acoustic guitars and be thought of as a singer and a songwriter, rather than a grunge rocker you know? Because then I might be able to take advantage of that when I'm older, and sit down on a chair and play acoustic guitar like Johnny Cash.” -Kurt 1993. You did Kurt, and it was brilliant. This doesn't sound like a man planning to leave to me. Dead men don't pull triggers. #Justiceforkurt

[@gregcormier2379]

He had obviously attempted suicide on a few occasions prior to this show. I feel like unfortunately, his short lived life was in the cards and probably accelerated by being thrust into instant stardom.

[@pistonburner6448]

I prefer Earl Grey tea.

[@HarryHurtig-kh9ns]

Nirvana - Aneurysm (Live At The Paramount, Seattle / 1991) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rVkHyOjbGNbrM

[@Idueshhs]

Helo Nex React dimas senopati cover Dream on 🙏😁

[@Mr.Sidenote]

i PrEfEr ThE sTuDiO vErSiOn? (gaht kreeyay-teev wheat mye cah-mehnt)