The Moment She Told MTV To Go To Hell
This week, we delve into the tumultuous career of 90s alt-rock prodigy Fiona Apple, focusing on her explosive 1997 MTV VMAs speech and the ensuing “Free Fiona” battle against Sony Music. From the release of her triple-platinum debut *Tidal* and the controversial “Criminal” video to her decision to call out the industry as “bullshit,” we explore how a teenage poet fought for creative control. We’ll uncover the drama behind her record-breaking album title *When the Pawn*, the fan-led protest to release *Extraordinary Machine*, and her battles with the press and her own mental health. It’s the story of a raw talent who refused to be a puppet, eventually winning Grammys on her own terms with *Fetch the Bolt Cutters*. Kindly like and subscribe – it really helps this channel a lot. I do appreciate it!
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@brianegan1620
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Another perfect breakdown
@JJ-wi2uw
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
I'd heard the name, didn't realise that she's so young and puuurty. Ohhhhh damn she's 48 now.
@KubeyHunter
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Comp-elation… thanks for including that. It was worth keeping! 😉👍
@tribblefluffer
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
I didn't really know any of this, so thank you for taking the time to share. It's always nice to hear when artists actually stand up and choose their art over being a part of the pop machine.
@CoryKamermans
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Flubbing words is a badge of honour now. It shows your not AI.
@arcanium
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
I remember the award show rant. Everyone gave her crap about it but I respected her authenticity.
@poolhalljunkie9
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
There's a reason my friends and I started calling her Fiona Asshole. Lol.
@8101nevermind
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
I would do it the dog deserves its final days with it's bestie🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@y00t00b3r
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
another masterpiece
@slimtimm1
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Her dom7 chord overuse is quite offputting… I've tried loving her stuff…. really I've tried
@asteele911
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
The more you talk about her the more I appreciate her.
@whoami7721
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Saw Ms. Apple open for Coldplay back in 2006. She seemed coolly detached from the audience, thinking people weren't there to see her. The thing was that there were plenty of people there to see her, the place was packed, and they were screaming how much they loved her! Lots of, "Fiona, I love you!", between songs. She just played a perfunctory set, mustering showing all the excitement as if she was playing a corner dive bar, and left the stage to wild applause. I think it's her schtick to be nonchalant like that, and it definitely gives her that brooding artist vibe.
@pharmer4
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
It's gross that people are stealing your videos. A terrible compliment that your analysis is great
@RamenDenominator
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Another terrific video!
@mootbooxle
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
I’ve been a big fan since the beginning. I relate to her so much!
@Nickyeyes
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
GMS 1) congrats on 1K+ subs!!! 2) your singing is getting better and better. 3) I can't believe that they're still trying to rip you off!!! 😬 Anyway, great video. I remember listening to "Criminal" on repeat. I can't believe that a teenager wrote that song. Liked, Subscribed, Thank You
@RuthlessMojo
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Mr. Science, I'm starting a new 90's alternative band with all the vices. I need a lead guitarist. You in? 😂
@Buxaay
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Whoa totally forgot about Jon Brion. Dude is a genius. That I ❤ Huckabees soundtrack is dope
@JCfy-r4k
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Great video as always my fellow nerd. I'm close to starting my own channel and your a big Inspiration. I'm a big Fiona Apple fan , great to see her get some attention. Have you ever considered a video on Big Star?A lot of drama there. I'm a major Alex Chilton fan , one of my 5 biggest influence on what I write.
@asteele911
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Great music and videos.
@Breegr
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Flashbacks to the Micro Machines guy in this one. . . .
@PropellerHum
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
One of the many things I appreciate about your work is that you never get into the Hollywood/Music industry gossip by delving into really personal relationship BS. That stuff is some of the most vile stuff in media IMHO. You tell actual backgrounds and if you mention a relationship, you never go into being trashy about any of it.
@eagles_s
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Fiona Apple was like if someone combined Tori Amos with Kurt Cobain.
@franciscoramirez9867
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
🏝
@grayrecluse7496
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Not my kind of music.
@dirtyjersey4672
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
2nd!
@MattRing-zv7pk
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
I like crazy girls 😊
@alisterfolson
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Her big hits back then still hold up. Her video for All Across the Universe: ❤❤🔥🔥
@anewzack78
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
Teenage boys everywhere were instantly in love with her when with this video came out
(I was one of them)
@leelarson5994
June 28, 2026 at 4:19 am
hi