Matthew Sweet - Other Appearances

Other Appearances

• In 1983, Sweet was an extra in the film, Terms of Endearment, in a scene featuring Debra Winger and Jeff Daniels at the University of Nebraska.

• In 1985, Sweet contributed a cover of the dB's "Ask for Jill" (with Don Dixon and Chris Stamey) for the Hoboken anthology, Luxury Condos Coming to Your Neighborhood Soon.

• In 1986, Sweet contributed lyrics and vocals to the song, "Something Becomes Nothing", for The Golden Palominos album, Blast of Silence.

• In 1988, Sweet co-wrote (with Jules Shear) the title track to the final 'Til Tuesday album, Everything's Different Now.

• In 1991, Sweet contributed bass guitar to Lloyd Cole's cover of "Chelsea Hotel" for the tribute album, I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, and also toured with his band, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.

• In 1992, Sweet was featured on an episode of the series, 120 Minutes, hosted by VJ Dave Kendall, which included an interview and live performance.

• In 1994, Sweet co-produced the Velvet Crush album, Teenage Symphonies to God.

• In 1995, Sweet appeared on an episode of the series, Space Ghost Coast to Coast. That same year, he was featured on an episode of VH1 Duets with John Hiatt.

• In 1996, Sweet contributed bass guitar to the song, "Are You Ready for the Fallout?", on the Fastball debut album. Also, Sweet provided backing vocals for Kris McKay in a cover of his own song, "How Cool", on her album, Things That Show.

• In 1997, Sweet was the subject for Matthew Sweet: On the Edge, a documentary which chronicled the musician's career, produced by NPTV (Nebraska Public Television).

• In 1998, Sweet appeared on an episode of the series, The Drew Carey Show, as a musician auditioning to be in Carey's band.

• In 1999, Sweet co-produced (and co-wrote two songs) on the Velvet Crush album, Free Expression.

• In 2000, Sweet contributed the lyrics and vocals to the song, "Daylight", on the Delerium album, Poem. Later that year, he appeared on the game show, Win Ben Stein's Money, as a contestant playing for Alzheimer's.

• In 2001, Sweet was interviewed for the book, Behind The Muse: Pop and Rock's Greatest Songwriters Talk About Their Work and Inspiration.

• In 2002, Sweet provided backing vocals to the title track of the Counting Crows album, Hard Candy.

• In 2003, Sweet co-wrote the song, "Stumbling Through the Dark", for the Jayhawks album, Rainy Day Music.

• In 2004, Sweet co-wrote the title track to the Hanson album, Underneath.

• In 2008, Sweet was featured in the documentary, Mellodrama, a documentary about the keyboard instrument, the Mellotron. That same year, he produced The Bridges debut album, Limits of the Sky.

• In 2010, Sweet was featured on an episode of Stripped Down Live With Curt Smith, which included an interview and live performance.

• In 2011, Sweet performed the Big Star song, "September Gurls", with Mike Mills at a tribute concert to Alex Chilton.

• In 2013, Sweet will contribute bass to a forthcoming Lloyd Cole album.