Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Nirvana · With The Lights Out - CD 2
Tell me where did you sleep last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Her husband, was a hard working man
Just about a mile from here
His head was found in a driving wheel
But his body never was found
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Originally by Ledbelly. Written by Huddie Ledbetter.
Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Nirvana
Nirvana's cover of 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' stands as a pivotal moment in the band's discography, reimagining the traditional folk standard through their signature grunge lens. Recorded for the compilation 'With The Lights Out,' the track captures Kurt Cobain's raw vocal delivery and the band's chaotic energy, transforming a centuries-old song into a defining artifact of the 1990s alternative rock movement. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to deconstruct and reinvent classic material, blending punk aggression with melodic sensibilities that would come to characterize their broader influence on modern music. This version remains a testament to Nirvana's unique approach to catalogues and their enduring impact on the genre.