10 Memorable Unplugged Performances

Shakira - Ciega Sordomuda

Shakira's Unplugged has lots of highlights, and many of you may argue that 'Ojos Asi' was the best track but this mariachi fest during “Ciega Sordo Muda” it's a killer. Los Mora Arriaga take this song to a whole new level. Don't believe us? Check it out!

 

 

 

La Ley - El Duelo

 

This song was already a weeper but when Beto Cuevas decided to invite Mexican songstress Ely Guerra on-stage for this special performance of 'El Duelo' he made it worse aka spectacular. Ely's sweet voice along with Beto's it's a perfect match. We never want to hear this song sans Ely, again! Hmmm, lentamente!!!

 

 

 

Nirvana - Pennyroyal Tea

 

We were torn between this and "The Man Who Sold the World" a Davie Bowie cover better than the original (and DB it's hard to top). But, seeing Kurt Cobain strum that acoustic guitar all by his lonesome tops anything else, ever! We miss you Kurt.

 

 

Alejandro Sanz - Aprendiz

Sanz debuted this song in his Unplugged, and it’s a huge tearjerker! We almost want to look away from this sort of pain but can’t. It’s too good!

 

 

Bjork - Like Someone In Love

The pint-sized Icelandic queen just stands on stage and sings this little number with just a harp to keep her company, all in a little yellow neon dress. Too adorable for words!

 

 

 

Cafe Tacuba - El Baile y El Salón

We love this stripped down version of a Cafeta classic. Check out the hairstyles, you got the '90s to thank for that! Paparupapa euuu euuu...

 

 

 

Soda Stereo – En La Ciudad de la Furia

This WHOLE unplugged album is beyond great but this particular tune with Aterciopelados front lady Andrea Echeverri takes the memorable prize, check out Andrea’s outfit! She’d definitely make US Weekly’s worst dressed list but we can’t help but love her. And, hmmm, Cerati!

 

Aterciopelados – Expreso Amazonia 

Llame ya!! Llame Ahora!! We got Andrea-fever. This is a great live song at every Aterciopelados concert so why not relive it in this list? And again, the fashion! We’re almost feeling like dusting off our boa and twirling around in circles.

 

Ricky Martin – Tu Recuerdo

Even though we’re not immune to Ricky’s hip gyration magic, we were really happy to see him toning it down. The duet with La Mari from chill out flamenco band Chambao, makes this song even better. Sadly we couldn’t embed it here for you, but click here to listen and watch a great performance by this Puerto Rican.  

 

 

Julieta Venegas – De Mis Pasos

Let’s conclude that when great artists invite other great musicians on-stage, an instant memorable moment is born. Here, Julieta shares the song with Juan Son from the Mexican indie band Porter and we get the retro sound we were missing from her for a while! Go, go edgy Julieta!