Nirvana Song Chronology
Last Performances List Edition #1
The List Was Compiled By Leo P. Cailleteau, III
I Would Appreciate All Changes.
Last Update 4/20/1996
dadson@neosoft.com

Note #1 - What Is The Purpose Of The List?
The List Features The Last Recorded Version Of Virtually All Of The Songs Performed By Nirvana Between 1987 And 1994. There Are Probably Many Undocumented Recorded Shows Which Have Not Surfaced Or Are Uncirculated, Which Is Why I Need Your Help Maintaining The List. I Would Appreciate Information About Undocumented And Uncirculated Shows With Last Performance Songs Plus Information About Songs Which Are Listed With Incorrect Dates. With Your Help, The List Will Be Very Accurate. The List Is For All Of The Nirvana Fans In The World, But I Ask One Thing, Do Not Claim The List As Your Own Work.

Note #2 - What Is Live? What Isn't Live
The List Was Compiled Based On Live Performances With A Real Audience In A Concert Situation. I Did Not Include Radio Performances Or Television Broadcasts, With The Exception Of MTV Unplugged. What Do All Of These Decisions Mean? It Means Opinion Was Not Played Live, And 11/25/1991 Was Not The Not The Last Performance Of Here She Comes Now.

Note #3 - Which Way Do You Determine Performance #1?
When A Song Was Last Played In Full By Nirvana, The Date Of The Final Performance Of The Full Version Is Listed. For Example, During The 12/2/1989, The Band Plays The Intro From Dazed And Confused By Led Zepplin. The List Has Listed The Last Performance As 11/26/1989, Because 11/26/1989 Was The Last Full Performance, Not 12/2/1989 Because It Is Only A Piece. When A Song Was Played By Nirvana, But Not In The Full Version, It Was Listed By The Last Short Performance, Like More Than A Feeling. A Full Performance Takes Preference Over Short Performances.

Note #4 - How Is The List Arranged?
A. Album

B. Song - Date - Location

Note #5 - What Is Help Me Death Jam?
Help Me Is Probably Litte More Than An Improv. It First Appeared During The European Tour Of 1989. It Was Played A Few Times, 11/5/1989, 11/8/1989, And 11/22/1989, The Final Time, In Wien, Austria, The Out Of The Blue Version. In 1991, The Band Used The Basic Riff Of The Song As The Song They Played During Demoliton. It Was First Played 9/25/1991 In Providence, Rhode Island, With Just Krist Novoselic And Dave Grohl. It Was Played For The Final Time 9/28/1991 In New York, New York.

Note #6 - Where Did You Get In Bloom From 2/27/1994 From??
A Piece Of The 2/27/1994 Show Was Broadcasted During The Tribute To Nirvana By MTV. The Song Playing In The Footage Is In Bloom.

Note #7 - I've Heard Things About The Existance Of The 3/1/1994 Show From Munich, Germany, What Do You Know?
I've Found A Few Reports Of People Who Have Met A Person In New York, New York Who Has The Show From His Relatives Who Recorded It. It Is Your Basic Europe 1994 Show. The Band Plays The Regular Setlist, From Radio Friendly Unit Shifter To Sliver, It May Be Dumb, I Do Not Remember. After The Song, Kurt Cobain Leaves The Stage. Krist Novoselic Says "Wait A Minute", And Nirvana Never Returns To The Stage That Night, Or Any Night. A Video From 2/27/1994 Is Also Speculated To Exist Based On The Footage From MTV, But Nothing Is For Certain.

Note #8 - What About Other Hoarded Shows?
I've Asked Jonas Blank About Shows Which He Knows Are Being Hoarded, And Many Of Them Probably Include First Performances And Last Performances. The Ones Included Are 3/1/1994, 10/30/1992, 1/16/1993, 10/8/1989 (Full Version), 2/6/1994, And 8/6/1993, Plus A Few More. I've Also Learned The Fecal Matter Demo Is Out There. From My Info, I Know It Was Being Circulated Thru The Nirvana Camp As Recently As The European 1991 Tour. It Was Given To Members Of The Road Crew. The Person Who Supplied The Dressed For Success Demos Has It, He Got It From A Member Of The Road Crew. Do Not E-Mail Me With Questions About The Fecal Matter Demo. I've Supplied Everything I Know. I've Also Learned Kurt Cobain Is The Only Member Of Nirvana Who Is Playing On The Fecal Matter Demo Tape. Gregg Hokanson Played The Drums, But Actually it Was Only A Drum Pad Borrowed From Dale Crover. Dale Crover Played Bass.

The List

Bleach

  1. Blew - 2/24/1994 - Milan, Italy
  2. Floyd The Barber - 6/24/1992 - Paris, France
  3. About A Girl - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  4. School - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  5. Love Buzz - 4/9/1993 - San Francisco, California
  6. Paper Cuts - 10/27/1990 - Nottingham, England
  7. Negative Creep - 4/9/1993 - San Francisco, California
  8. Scoff - 6/30/1992 - Stockholm, Sweden
  9. Swap Meet - 6/27/1992 - Turku, Finland
  10. Mr. Moustache - 11/25/1990 - Seattle, Washington
  11. Sifting - 10/30/1989 - Norwich, England
  12. Big Cheese - 4/17/1991 - Seattle, Washington
  13. Downer - 12/14/1987 - Tacoma, Washington
Nevermind
  1. Smells Like Teen Spirit - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  2. In Bloom - 2/27/1994 - Ljubjana, Slovenia
  3. Come As You Are - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  4. Breed - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  5. Lithium - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  6. Polly - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  7. Territorial Pissings - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  8. Drain You - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  9. Lounge Act - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  10. Stay Away - 9/11/1992 - Seattle, Washington
  11. On A Plain - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  12. Something In The Way - 12/30/1993 - Los Angeles, California
  13. Endless, Nameless - 2/14/1994 - Paris, France
Hormoaning
  1. Turnaround - 4/17/1991 - Seattle, Washington
  2. Aneurysm - 7/23/1993 - New York, New York
  3. D7 - 9/10/1992 - Portland, Oregon
  4. Son Of A Gun - 6/30/1992 - Stockholm, Sweden
  5. Even In His Youth - 11/8/1989 - Koln, Germany
  6. Molly's Lips - 12/5/1991 - London, England
Incesticide
  1. Dive - 10/31/1993 - Akron, Ohio
  2. Sliver - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  3. Stain - 6/30/1992 - Stockholm, Sweden
  4. Been A Son - 4/9/1993 - San Francisco, California
  5. Turnaround - 4/17/1991 - Seattle, Washington
  6. Molly's Lips - 12/5/1991 - London, England
  7. Son Of A Gun - 6/30/1992 - Stockholm, Sweden
  8. Polly - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  9. Beeswax - 10/30/1992 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  10. Downer - 12/14/1987 - Tacoma, Washington
  11. Mexican Seafood - 12/28/1988 - Seattle, Washington
  12. Hairspray Queen - 12/28/1988 - Seattle, Washington
  13. Aero Zeppelin - 12/21/1988 - Hoquiam, Washington
  14. Big Long Now - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  15. Aneurysm - 7/23/1993 - New York, New York
In Utero
  1. Serve The Servants - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  2. Scentless Apprentice - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  3. Heart-Shaped Box - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  4. Rape Me - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  5. Frances Farmer - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  6. Dumb - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  7. Very Ape - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  8. Milk It - 1/8/1994 - Seattle, Washington
  9. Pennyroyal Tea - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  10. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  11. Tourette's - 7/23/1993 - New York, New York
  12. All Apologies - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  13. Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Thru The Strip - It Was Never Recorded Live.
MTV Unplugged
  1. About A Girl - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  2. Come As You Are - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  3. Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam - 2/18/1994 - Grenoble, France
  4. The Man Who Sold The World - 2/18/1994 - Grenoble, France
  5. Pennyroyal Tea - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  6. Dumb - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  7. Polly - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  8. On A Plain - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  9. Something In The Way - 12/30/1993 - Los Angeles, California
  10. Plateau - 11/17/1993 - New York, New York
  11. Oh Me - 11/17/1993 - New York, New York
  12. Lake Of Fire - 11/17/1993 - New York, New York
  13. All Apologies - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  14. Where Did You Sleep Last Night - 2/14/1994 - Paris, France
Common Rarities
  1. Ain't It A Shame - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  2. Anorexorist - 12/14/1987 - Seattle, Washington
  3. Baba O'Riley 12/7/1991 - Rennes, France
  4. Bambi Slaughter - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  5. Beans - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  6. Bikini Twilight - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  7. Blandest - 7/12/1989 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  8. Junkyard - 1/20/1990 - Tacoma, Washington
  9. Buffy's Pregnant - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  10. Clean Up Before She Comes - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  11. Marigold - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  12. Rock Whore - 11/30/1991 - Glascow, Scotland
  13. Curmudgeon - 11/23/1991 - Ghent, Belgium
  14. D7 - 9/10/1992 - Portland, Oregon
  15. Dazed And Confused - 11/26/1989 - Mezzago, Italy
  16. Do You Love Me - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  17. Donuts - 11/14/1993 - New York, New York
  18. Dough, Ray, And Me - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  19. Down In The Dark - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  20. The End - 11/23/1991 - Ghent, Belgium
  21. Even In His Youth - 11/8/1989 - Koln, Germany
  22. Love Gunn - 9/16/1991 - Seattle, Washington
  23. Formaldehyde - 1/23/1993 - Rio De Janiero, Brazil
  24. Gypsies, Tramps, And Thieves - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  25. Help Me- 11/22/1989 - Wien, Austria
  26. Here She Comes Now - 10/23/1991 - San Diego, California
  27. High On The Hog - 11/26/1989 - Mezzago, Italy
  28. I Hate Myself And Want To Die - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  29. If You Must - 12/14/1987 - Tacoma, Washington
  30. Immigrant Song - 12/21/1988 - Hoquiam, Washington
  31. In His Room - 4/17/1991 - Seattle, Washington
  32. It's Closing Soon - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  33. Jealousy - 1/23/1993 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
  34. Laminated Effect - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  35. Maiden Circle - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  36. Moist Vagina - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  37. Misery Loves Company - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  38. Moby Dick - 12/14/1987 - Tacoma, Washington
  39. The Money Will Roll Right In - 8/30/1992 - Reading, England
  40. Montage Of Heck - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  41. More Than A Feeling - 8/30/1992 - Reading, England
  42. My Sharona - 2/16/1994 - Rennes, France
  43. Oh, The Guilt - 11/23/1991 - Ghent, Belgium
  44. On The Mountain 10/23/1993 - Chicago, Illinois
  45. Opinion - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  46. Pen Cap Chew - 12/14/1987 - Tacoma, Washington
  47. The Priest They Called Him - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  48. Raunchola - 12/14/1987 - Tacoma, Washington
  49. Return Of The Rat - It Was Never Played Live.
  50. Sex Bomb - It Was Never Played Live.
  51. Spank Thru - 10/30/1992 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  52. Sweet Emotion - 1/23/1993 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
  53. Sweet Home Alabama - 1/20/1990 - Tacoma, Washington
  54. Talk To Me - 11/23/1991 - Ghent, Belgium
  55. Token Eastern Song - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  56. Vendettagainst - It Was Never Recorded Live.
  57. Run Rabbit Run - 12/21/1988 - Hoquiam, Washington
  58. Verse Chorus Verse - 2/25/1994 - Milan, Italy
  59. Wild Thing - 4/17/1991 - Seattle, Washington
  60. Play That Funky Music - 6/19/1991 - Santa Cruz, California
  61. Help Me Death Jam - 9/28/1991 - New York, New York
A Guide To The Songs Not Played In Concert
I Receive Many Questions Concerning These Songs. I Figured A Little Explanation Would Help.
  1. Ain't It A Shame - A Song From The 1989 Sessions For The Winding Sheet Album By Mark Lanegan. Kurt Cobain Was The Lead Vocalist For Ain't It A Shame.
  2. Bambi Slaughter - The Track On The Dressed For Success Demos Which Is Called Bambi Kill. It May Also Be A Track From The Fecal Matter Demo Tape, Which Was The First Demo Tape Of With The Members Of Nirvana.
  3. Beans - A Song From The Late 1988 Demos Sessions, Called Weird And Quirky Demos By CAYA. The Song Was Intended For Bleach, But Sup Pop Thought They Were Retarded. It Was Basically A Joke.
  4. Bikini Twilight - A Song By The Go Team Which Included Tobi Vale, Calvin Johnson, And Kurt Cobain. It Was Released On K Records.
  5. Buffy's Pregnant - A Song From The Fecal Matter Demo, Which Was The First Demo Tape Of With The Members Of Nirvana.
  6. Clean Up Before She Comes - A Song From The Late 1988 Demos Sessions, Called Weird And Quirky Demos By CAYA. It May Have Also Been Rerecorded During The Studio Sessions Of January Of 1994.
  7. Marigold - A Song By Dave Grohl Which Was From A Demo He Did In 1990. It Was Recorded By Nirvana During The In Utero Sessions, And It Appeared On The HSB Single. It Was An In Utero Outtake.
  8. Do You Love Me - A Kiss Song Nirvana Recorded For The Kiss Tribute Album, Hard To Believe. It Is The Only Studio Recording With Jason Evermann.
  9. Dough, Ray, And Me - A Song Supposedly Recorded During The January Of 1994 Sessions, Probably Intended For The Lollapalooza EP. Kurt Cobain Described It As The Perfect Alice In Chains Song.
  10. Down In The Dark - A Song From The 1989 Sessions For The Winding Sheet Album By Mark Lanegan. Kurt Cobain Was A Backup Vocalist For Down In The Dark. It Is Not The Same Song The Foo Fighters Are Doing Now, Which Is Titled Down In The Park, Which Is Commonly Misidentified As Down In The Dark. Down In The Park Is By Gary Numan.
  11. Gypsies, Tramps, And Thieves - A Song Mentioned In CAYA As One Of The Songs Nirvana Played In The Early Shows. Krist Novoselic Was On Vocals.
  12. I Hate Myself And Want To Die - An In Utero Outtake Which Was Included On The Beavis And Butthead Compilation, And Also On The Pennyroyal Tea CD Single.
  13. It's Closing Soon - A Song Written By Kurt Cobain And Courtney Love, Which Was Recorded In Rio In 1993.
  14. Laminated Effect - A Song From The Fecal Matter Demo, Which Was The First Demo Tape Of With The Members Of Nirvana.
  15. Maiden Circle - A Mystery Song Which Is Listed On One Of The Early Setlists / Biographies Which Is Printed In CAYA.
  16. Moist Vagina - An In Utero Outtake Which Served As The Previously Unreleased Bonus Track On The All Apologies Single.
  17. Misery Loves Company - A Song From The 1988 Barnyard Sessions, Which Also Included Polly And Sappy.
  18. Montage Of Heck - A Mystery Song Which Is Listed On One Of The Early Setlists / Biographies Which Is Printed In CAYA.
  19. Opinion - A Song Performed For KAOS Boy Meets Girl Radio 9/25/1990.
  20. The Priest They Called Him - Kurt Cobain Supplied Feedback Noises As The Back Ground Music For A Story By William S. Burroughs.
  21. Return Of The Rat - A Greg Sage And The Wipers Cover Recorded For The Tribute Album To Them.
  22. Sex Bomb - A Song Mentioned In CAYA As One Of The Songs Nirvana Played In The Early Shows.
  23. Token Eastern Song - An Uncirculated Song From The Blew EP Sessions Of 1989. It Is Commonly Said To Be An Instrumental Version Of Junkyard, But CAYA Described It As Majestic, And Junkyard Is Many Things, But It Is Not Majestic.
  24. Vendettagainst - A Mystery Song Which Is Listed On One Of The Early Setlists / Biographies Which Is Printed In CAYA.
The List Was Compiled By Leo P. Cailleteau, III (dadson@neosoft.com), With Help From Jeff Houser (HOUSER_JEF@CCSUA.CTSTATEU.EDU).

I'd Appreciate All Corrections And Changes. dadson@neosoft.com

Thanks to: Leo P. Cailleteau

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