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Nirvana — All Apologies
Album: Unplugged In New York
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Released: 1994
Length: 3:36
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What else should I be
All apologies
What else could I say
Everyone is gay
What else could I write
I don't have the right
What else should I be
All apologies

In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Buried

I wish I was like you
Easily amused
Find my nest of salt
Everything is my fault
I'll take all the blame
Aqua Sea Foam shame
Sunburn freezer burn
Choking on the ashes of her enemy

In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Married
Married
Buried
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
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Post punk grunge version. Such a brilliant experience. For us to have.
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 stunix wrote:

Humour because there should be no praise or adoration for anyone who takes their own life.   'tis a chickens way out and just causes great pain to everyone else.    I understand depression more than I'd like to.   



Compassion is the key, my friend. Give it a try.
Posted 1 year ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
 rob_m wrote:

I wasn't into her music, but after listening this song (great vocals & guitar both by the way), I gave it an 8 and changed it to 9 later at the end of the song. 


"her" music?
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
I wasn't into her music, but after listening this song (great vocals & guitar both by the way), I gave it an 8 and changed it to 9 later at the end of the song. 
Posted 2 years ago by rob_m    [ Reply ]
Sing It Boy!!
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
I just sometimes forget how absolutely amazing his singing voice was.
Heck with the haters and the angst stuff.  I'm no expert but to me he had his throat totally 'tuned in' and was able to sing threw it with such power. wow
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
Super!
Posted 2 years ago by jesseoxwell    [ Reply ]
I was never the biggest nirvana fan, but this album is one of the best ever and will always be in my collection!
Posted 2 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
 Jota wrote:

Not really.  Perhaps it's you who underrates them.


For me, Nirvana has a unique sound, and I find melody an lyrics touching.
Posted 3 years ago by Metaspace    [ Reply ]
I'll be glad to proclaim:  this must have been ahead of its time, because it has never sounded so good to me as it does now. Powerful!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 lowelltr wrote:
UUGGHH...efffing awful. Most overrated band of all time. Pure crap.

 
Not really.  Perhaps it's you who underrates them.
Posted 8 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Meh. 
Musical vibe - 4
Excellence of expression of angst and despair - 9 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Love this one
Posted 8 years ago by Susan_Amati    [ Reply ]
UUGGHH...efffing awful. Most overrated band of all time. Pure crap.
Posted 9 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
Humour because there should be no praise or adoration for anyone who takes their own life.   'tis a chickens way out and just causes great pain to everyone else.    I understand depression more than I'd like to.   
Posted 9 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
I love this version. 
Posted 9 years ago by Snapjones    [ Reply ]
A mistake, this song was all about wall of sound guitars and screaming angst...
Posted 9 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Over celebrated mediocrity.

 
I think Kurt was more than that but got overhyped partly because he was a symbol of a generation. No idea if that role played with his artistic choices as it did with Elvis and John Lennon. 

I don't know if musical styles like grunge and punk that that deliberately use a messy, low-fi sound age well. It'd be interesting to see how Kurt's music would have evolved if he hadn't killed himself. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
{#Foot-in-mouth}
Posted 10 years ago by leap    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:

terrible comment man!

I fail to see the humor



 
........... totally agree
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I have to admit that at the time, my friends and I were disappointed with this phase compared to the previous one. I liked it, but it was rather bleak and too dark; maybe too deeply self-involved, to the point of being an ugly portrait of the tortured artist. However, it has aged so well!
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 stunix wrote:
to me, it just sounds like a couple of students on open mic night!

all in all he was just another brick in the wall... well, spattered all over it really!

 
terrible comment man!

I fail to see the humor


Posted 10 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my churches loves this live version of this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Dreary...  but  likeable compared to the weather and people in Aberdeen, WA
Posted 11 years ago by Larry_Rosenow    [ Reply ]
This was the first CD I purchased.  I think I was 12 or 13 years old.  Great collection of songs.
Posted 11 years ago by Paul_the_wonk    [ Reply ]
Over celebrated mediocrity.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
to me, it just sounds like a couple of students on open mic night!

all in all he was just another brick in the wall... well, spattered all over it really!
Posted 12 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
Horrible!


(in my very humble opinion ofcourse)    

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Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Yes, I agree...  love this song...

 
 
Ditto.
Posted 12 years ago by steventylersqa    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

What more needs to be said?

I've always thought that one of the measures of a good song is if it still holds up when done in a different style.  This one does, as well as everything from this album.  Love 'em or hate 'em as you will, but I'm not embarrassed to say that this is fantastic. 
 
I couldn't agree more. This was the first version of this song that I heard, and I've loved it ever since. Never gets old. It's a nugget of songwriting and performing perfection. I like the original amped-up version of this song too, but this unplugged version really trumps it.
Posted 12 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


Great song...  that's all I have to say about that...  love it...


 
What more needs to be said?

I've always thought that one of the measures of a good song is if it still holds up when done in a different style.  This one does, as well as everything from this album.  Love 'em or hate 'em as you will, but I'm not embarrassed to say that this is fantastic. 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


Great song...  that's all I have to say about that...  love it...


 
Can't agree more - love the unplugged stuff
Posted 12 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
I have never posted a negative comment.  So I will keep my mouth shut.   But it must be time for The Ramones.  It's Friday afternoon somewhere!
 
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

For the record, Rush is easily the most overrated band of all time.
 
I can see Rush being a love or hate band, but in terms of talent at their instruments Rush can never be overrated.  You don't have to like a great pro athlete with statistics and years of success to prove their greatness, but you just sound ridiculous to say they 'suck'.
Posted 13 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

For the record, Rush is easily the most overrated band of all time.
 

Right up there with the guy in the cowboy hat who strums his harmonica on Granville?
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 rush-2112 wrote:
Up there with Sonic Youth as most overrated bands of all time.
 
For the record, Rush is easily the most overrated band of all time.
ps (12 years later): Yes, they are excellent musicians, particularly Neil, I just don't like their music. And Geddy's voice is my least favourite of any singer ever. That said, perhaps "overrated" is an unfair description. Peace!
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
This song makes me remember why I thought Nirvana sucked. Simple songs.Bad lyrics. Terrible singing. {#No}
 
Agree. I just can't stand Nirvana. Makes me {#Puke}
Posted 13 years ago by eve_silver    [ Reply ]
What ever happened to MTV's Unplugged? I think we are losing some amazing performances. Glad we have this performance.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Good song and I actually prefer the unplugged version.{#Yes}
 
Damn rights.  I didn't 'get' Nirvana or Kirk Cobain until seeing this live.  Then the lightbulb went on. 
Posted 14 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Feeling nice and generous this morning, 7 to an 8.  Might be the segue, and now to Dylan, its working.
Posted 14 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
mediocre
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Rush 2112 - You're right on.  Garbage pure and simple.  And a coward to boot.
Posted 14 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
Masterful segue, Bill {#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
Yes, soooo profound...
 
{#Roflol}

Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
This song makes me remember why I thought Nirvana sucked. Simple songs.Bad lyrics. Terrible singing. {#No}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Good song and I actually prefer the unplugged version.{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I liked this song back in the day... but the 'unplugged' version loses everything I liked about it.  But then, 'unplugged' versions usually do, for me.
Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
Cobain was messed up but he had an ear for melody.
Posted 14 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]
Neil can handle fame...

oh and actually has talent.
 slartibart_O wrote:

This from a guy named Rush-2112? Who would have thought...
(and I like both bands, Rush too) 

 


Posted 15 years ago by rush-2112    [ Reply ]
 rush-2112 wrote:
Up there with Sonic Youth as most overrated bands of all time.
 
This from a guy named Rush-2112? Who would have thought...
(and I like both bands, Rush too) 

Posted 15 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Up there with Sonic Youth as most overrated bands of all time.
Posted 15 years ago by rush-2112    [ Reply ]
Give me the In Utero version over this any time.

Posted 15 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite CDs of all time.  {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
Great song but didn't we hear it enough on terrestrial radio? 

*ducks*
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Still get the tingles when I hear his voice. 
Posted 15 years ago by zoomzip    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


great song...  an icon...  love it...
 



+100
Posted 15 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
I get it:

Nirvana - All Apologies                         RIP Kurt
Ben Harper - Alone                              (sounds dead)
The Doors - You're Lost Little Girl          RIP Jim

 

{#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Awful song.
Posted 15 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
I get it:

Nirvana - All Apologies                         RIP Kurt
Ben Harper - Alone                              (sounds dead)
The Doors - You're Lost Little Girl          RIP Jim

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Not much into Nirvana, but one has to admit, this is an excellent song. niner
Posted 15 years ago by Skligmund    [ Reply ]
no comment   -  8.
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Nirvana weren't overrated, many bands were and are but not them.


Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 songbirdfemme wrote:
judging from the ratings and comments here, i think we could find a more over-rated band.

About the only more overrated band I can think of atm is Smashing Pumpkins, only because they suck even more than Nirvana...



Posted 16 years ago by thenoizzbox    [ Reply ]
I don't have to understand why I like this so much, but I do.

And it makes a great lullaby.
Posted 16 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
judging from the ratings and comments here, i think we could find a more over-rated band.
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
One of the most overrated bands ever.
Posted 16 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
I guess that If it didn't say Nirvana in the cover of the album this song would get nailed because of the awful vocals...
Posted 16 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
1wolfy wrote:
I kinda disagree. "Grunge" rock existed long before Nirvana came along..example-I'm lonely wanna die off of the Beetles White Album sounds like a 'Grunge' derivative to me..just my opinion though.
Sure there have been songs that you can now call "grunge." But that term wouldn't make any sense to you if Nirvana hadn't blown up the way they did.
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
Jamunca wrote:
Sure, when I was living in a van down by the river. But I got over it.
Hey I was living down by the river but couldn't afford a van, and I was OK.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Ever been so sad you didn't think life was worth living?
Sure, when I was living in a van down by the river. But I got over it.
Posted 16 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
I kinda disagree. "Grunge" rock existed long before Nirvana came along..example-I'm lonely wanna die off of the Beetles White Album sounds like a 'Grunge' derivative to me..just my opinion though.prickelpit96 wrote:
No Nirvana == No Grunge?
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
You selfish bastard! Why did you do it? I'm still mad.
Ever been so sad you didn't think life was worth living?
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
You selfish bastard! Why did you do it? I'm still mad.
Posted 16 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Timeless..classic
Yep. I saw this live, and while not for everyone, I found it rather moving...most excellent performance, full of emotion and honesty.
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
splooge wrote:
wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over rated.
That's puting it mildly...
Posted 16 years ago by thenoizzbox    [ Reply ]
mildau wrote:
LOL Thats like saying Kafka ain't great, cause most people could adept to the miserable life back then.
I'm not sure I get your analogy, but I side with those who say that Kafka is overrated (except for his brilliant treatment of guilt in The Trial). Interestingly, I googled "Kafka is overrated," and one of the results was a thread on TheologyWeb in which an author's list of the 5 most overrated guitarists included -- surprise surprise -- Kurt Cobain. Most. Overrated. Musician. Ever.
Posted 16 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Timeless..classic
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
This song, and this version of it in particular, just breaks my heart. I'm glad this is finally getting a DVD release.
Posted 16 years ago by jentwo    [ Reply ]
well I am not mad keen on this particular Cobain number, however Sinead O'Connor does a blinding rendition of this hahaha! ... that's ridiculous actually--he's right, the Sinead version is quite nice...pretty haunting.
Posted 17 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
TJS wrote:
Although I don't dislike Nirvana, I just never really saw the big deal about them. Why the sensation? I never thought their music was anything more than average. That's why it's an opinion, I suppose.
No Nirvana == No Grunge?
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Although I don't dislike Nirvana, I just never really saw the big deal about them. Why the sensation? I never thought their music was anything more than average. That's why it's an opinion, I suppose.
Posted 17 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
themotion wrote:
When your ears run screaming into your cranium and they promptly hang themselves it's called being "deaf", not blind. Blind is what happens when you see Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas without her makeup.
I didn't write this nonsense. hokey bokey wrote:
Cheese is better when fermented in my gym socks.
Although, intrigued I did look up Fergie without makeup ...
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Heavy lyrics...
Posted 17 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
Seems like folks either love or hate Cobain. I've just in the past few months come to enjoy listening to Nirvana. That comment about Fergie without her makeup, below us in the thread ... well, I'll bet that 90% of the women who are pictured look better with their makeup. That's why it's called makeup.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
According to Herbie Hancock this is one of the class of 'New (Jazz!!!) Standards', and I agree with Herbie... Excellent! 10
Posted 17 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
splooge wrote:
wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over rated.
Agreed 100%.
Posted 17 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
splooge wrote:
wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over rated.
Posted 17 years ago by Saliby_Br    [ Reply ]
I remember being pretty anti-Nirvana when Teen Spirit became a huge single. When In Utero came out though I had to admit they were really good - it's a great album. This song was definitely a favorite although I do prefer the album version a little. I can't remember the last time I listened to it.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over rated.
Posted 17 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
MrDill wrote:
well I am not mad keen on this particular Cobain number, however Sinead O'Connor does a blinding rendition of this
themotion wrote:
When your ears run screaming into your cranium and they promptly hang themselves it's called being "deaf", not blind. Blind is what happens when you see Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas without her makeup.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Johnny_Wave wrote:
Gaah -- first it's some lousy tune by Pearl Jam, followed up by more pissing and moaning by Nirvana. Life is what you make it folks, and if someone chooses to dwell in the darkness, that's their choice, but don't expect me to start fawning over them just because they can't cope with everyday life. Was a 2, still a 2
LOL Thats like saying Kafka ain't great, cause most people could adept to the miserable life back then.
Posted 17 years ago by mildau    [ Reply ]
Gaah -- first it's some lousy tune by Pearl Jam, followed up by more pissing and moaning by Nirvana. Life is what you make it folks, and if someone chooses to dwell in the darkness, that's their choice, but don't expect me to start fawning over them just because they can't cope with everyday life. Was a 2, still a 2
Posted 17 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Pheral wrote:
A self-absorbed whiner.
An unbelievably shallow comment.
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
MrDill wrote:
well I am not mad keen on this particular Cobain number, however Sinead O'Connor does a blinding rendition of this
hahaha! ... that's ridiculous
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
This is really not that good.IMO I read that Kurt hated his own music. He developed a following so he stuck with it even though he really did not understand the following.
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Oh my gawd, thanx god :) great song, awesome record... this actually sounds mind blowing after all that crappy muzak
Posted 17 years ago by No-thing    [ Reply ]
I remember watching this on TV. Nirvana def has their place in rock evolution.
Posted 17 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
well I am not mad keen on this particular Cobain number, however Sinead O'Connor does a blinding rendition of this
Posted 17 years ago by MrDill    [ Reply ]
lol!!. say word!!. and to think Nirvana was what started off the whole grunge craze for me..
Posted 17 years ago by sixxstrings    [ Reply ]
I can listen to this. Decent tune,decent artist. I bet he was one freaked out f***** about all this though(obviously))
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
sorry but i simply dont like it at all
Posted 17 years ago by JosiCell    [ Reply ]
jewmanchu80 wrote:
This album, song, and band are way to highly overrated. I think it is a shame that Nirvana was the number one grunge band of the early 90's. There were many times many more talented musicians and bands that were overshadowed by Kurt Kobain and company.
If you're gonna knock the band, the least you can do is get the singer's last name spelled correctly. It's Cobain.
Posted 17 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
It's a boring lunk-headed song, but by sheer virtue of its own mass it has achieved classic status. And that's not entirely fair. Cobain's delivery is profoundly sincere in retrospect, if painfully naive. I'll almost never "turn the dial" if it comes on.
Posted 17 years ago by skidoo    [ Reply ]
have it, love it, learned from it. hats off :)
Posted 17 years ago by xs9095    [ Reply ]
so easy to sing along with, even though some of his lyrics are as unusual combinations as Beck's are.
Posted 17 years ago by greysaber    [ Reply ]
I guess 32 morons never grew up in the 90s
Posted 17 years ago by milehighYinzer    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
Come on, Nirvana unplugged what kind of crap is this...its like uplugging Hendrix.
You never heard Jimi's "hear my train a comin'" acoustic (album "blues") ?? It's superb Nevertheless, Nirvana, not my cup of tea... And this is boring...
Posted 17 years ago by wim06    [ Reply ]
Yeah, let's have only the anti-Blues! The Pinks? All bubble-gum, babies, and birthday parties - All The Time! aekl wrote:
From now on, let's limit ourselves to songs that do not point out how hard and ugly life can be sometimes. How about "What a Wonderful World" and "I'm a Believer" on a loop?
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Pheral wrote:
A self-absorbed whiner.
Yes, let's only have songs about how wonderful other people are. This whole 'singing about himself' thing is very off-putting. Why isn't he happy like me? From now on, let's limit ourselves to songs that do not point out how hard and ugly life can be sometimes. How about "What a Wonderful World" and "I'm a Believer" on a loop?
Posted 17 years ago by aekl    [ Reply ]
rluking wrote:
What?! Murdered? Next you're going to tell us that Courtney Love did it!
me, no ! i don't remember if sonic youth mentioned "courtney" in the interview... they might !!!
Posted 17 years ago by waggrj    [ Reply ]
Great tune. Almost U2 / Bono-ish in the way pain, hurt and despair is expressed so well vocally. Kudos to any artist / group who dares to be so bold as to perform an acoustic session.
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
waggrj wrote:
its a shame that this guy passed away... i mean, they could be making good songs now... i am not a nirvana fan, but its a shame that he died... by the way, i saw sonic youth saying that they are convinced that kurt was murdered !
What?! Murdered? Next you're going to tell us that Courtney Love did it!
Posted 17 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
A self-absorbed whiner.
Posted 17 years ago by Pheral    [ Reply ]
its a shame that this guy passed away... i mean, they could be making good songs now... i am not a nirvana fan, but its a shame that he died... by the way, i saw sonic youth saying that they are convinced that kurt was murdered !
Posted 17 years ago by waggrj    [ Reply ]
Come on, Nirvana unplugged what kind of crap is this...its like uplugging Hendrix.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
It was the music for the time. Historic! Musicianship and vocal prowess aside, love them.
Posted 18 years ago by ZenRN    [ Reply ]
it's a headache that won't go away... make the voices stop!
Posted 18 years ago by onapath    [ Reply ]
This song makes my throat hurt.
Posted 18 years ago by helene    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
What they said.
Yeah! And check out this great pic of this great group I just came across on the web: https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2006/09/15_years_of_nevermind_1.php
Posted 18 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
What they said.
I don't even really like Nirvana and I like this song. Plus its historic significance gives it like 8 points anyway
Posted 18 years ago by garoo1980    [ Reply ]