10,000 Maniacs Live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (These Are Days) Plus Interview, Nov. 5, 1992

[@mechrotech3161]

She's adorable!

[@alexnutcasio936]

Seen her in 2024? HUGE difference.

[@locamo6590]

Pfft we are all different in 2024.

[@williamjulian1331]

So glad I was brought up in a time when music was great and talk shows were normal and entertaining

[@marks.3303]

What does that even mean?

[@b.freanch227]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 "SAID EVERY SINGLE FREAKING GENERATION EVER." AREN'T "MEMBER BERRIES" YUMMY ???

[@b.freanch227]

​@@marks.3303THEY'RE WEARING "ROSE COLORED."

[@ethandeuel4313]

Watching in 2024

[@louied6065]

01/03/25

[@ryandecoster5151]

Natalie Merchant possesses one of those rare, pure, angelic voices that mesmerizes and captivates listeners. Nobody else sounds like her. Not even close. That voice is one in a billion.

[@martinlintzgy1361]

Judith Durham was another of those voices

[@isaakwalton4610]

Her voice sends me into rapture like no other

[@michaelball8861]

A rare voice and she enjoys every minute of it. I'm a big boy but I don't mind putting the top down and rocking to her music ❤❤

[@superorangeish]

She has a special quality for sure.

[@KrustyKlown]

one in 7 Billion

[@daryl7277]

She's beautiful she sings like an angel, dances like a pixie and is from western new york. She's perfect.

[@enhanced6892]

shes was right. those were the days...

[@Motivatedk9]

She was my first and only lead singer crush 🥰

[@johnkeith2450]

So happily feminine. Just love to watch her.

[@edwoll]

Agreed!

[@dementiabidenfallingontheb6712]

And right now she has long black hair and half of it's gray. I don't think that's hair coloring, I think it's natural.

[@JoeSteelerFan]

Can we all go back in time to the 90’s? Life just seemed so much more simpler and enjoyable then. Beautiful ...

[@joycegonin8532]

d'accord

[@marcwampach4097]

Careful Joe, you're turning into a grouch (wink-wink).

[@timothyflanagan3641]

Great decade.!

[@tc36438]

Wish I was around then. 2004 baby here.

[@jimklipper6022]

Every decade has it’s good and it’s bad.

[@FrankLeahy-dp4bm]

Years in the Army...overseas...saw her in Aspen Colorado....PTSD melts away....I don't say this lightly....an angel straight from heaven.

[@Toadcherry]

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@tomfoolery5680]

Thank you for your service. 🙏. I hope peace comes to you easier and easier as time goes on, Brother.

[@lazarusravelstein1311]

That is one damn fine comment. I hope Natalie reads it someday.

[@aliciakenerley2119]

She is blessed with such pleasant grace. Such a genuinely peaceful spirit.

[@wdrauch]

One of the best concerts I ever saw was 10,000 Maniacs on the In My Tribe tour in spring 1988, with Tracy Chapman opening …… absolutely phenomenal

[@num1Jaysta]

Wow

[@kensellers4082]

When I saw 10,000 Maniacs during that same year, The Cowboy Junkies and then Andrew Belew performed before Natalie Merchant and her bandmates came on stage to everyone’s great delight. They were superb in concert.

[@keithbate9405]

In November 1989 I saw them supported by the Indigo Girls who were superb. "Kid fears " my favourite track by them now and then . 10,000 Maniacs were brilliant with Natalie playing the final encore solo on the piano = "Verdi cries"

[@mrupright]

I saw them Fall 87 opening for REM. I was walking around the venue looking for the entrance and passed by Natalie as she walked from the tour buses to the backstage entrance. I immediately recognized her because I stared at her face on a poster every day for weeks while waiting for my dorm elevator. I didn't tell my friend who she was until after we passed.

[@keithbate9405]

@@mrupright I also saw them in 1987 in London on that tour . That evening I preferred 10,000 Maniacs to REM. They were touring "in my tribe" , which is my favourite album by them. Many years later on a solo tour I also walked pasted Natalie as she got out of a car about to enter Wolverhampton Civic Hall. She was still doing her stage dancing in those days . I miss that ! ps she has a new album out April (2023) and is touring the UK and the US again with it !

[@timothyslaughter476]

These musicians are truly professionals. That's a tight, crisp, brilliant performance.

[@marcwampach4097]

I love this woman. Still to this day her music feeds me. 28 years later she still means a whole lot to me.

[@LotsaFails]

Same

[@marcwampach4097]

It's May 8th 2021 and I just listened to one of Natalie's CD. I don't have Tigerlily, which did not do it for me, but the rest is precious enough to me that I listen to it periodically. I might give another shot at Tigerlily, since I sometimes dislike/disinterest something because I'm simply going through a rough patch. When I hear her song from the 10 000 Maniacs group about coming into light, I say to myself that just like Peter Gabriel she needed to be on her own ; Peter's "version" is "Solsbury Hill".

[@sartainja]

Marc, I love her as well. Her music lifts me when the pain of age hurts. Viva the music of The 10,000 Maniacs.

[@tomassilva8919]

Agree 100%... Natalie Merchant is part of my life...

[@TheBadTrad]

The soundtrack of my college years. I was obsessed with them, and many years later, I named my daughter after Natalie.

[@Devsfan202]

Thats cool!

[@belovedchild9812]

That’s so sweet.

[@macrosense]

I did not hear about them until after college. I am always twenty years late

[@TheBadTrad]

@@macrosense Fortunately, you’re never too late to enjoy the music still!

[@s.e.sportscards]

If we don't remember and remember very very quickly our country and culture is gone

[@rgb99990]

It's the way she dances. It's so joyful

[@airdriver]

I remember watching this in 92/93 when I was living in Lake Havasu City,Az. I was there for six months working for a company that went belly up because none of us really knew what we were doing. Despite that, that six months was a lot of fun for me because I’d never been out west before and was blown away by the scenery, the people and all the adventures I had during that period of my life. The job evaporated and I had to move back to the Midwest but, to paraphrase this song “Those were the days”.

[@karlbe8414]

This woman has added so very much to my life and she doesn't even know it or me. Thank you Natalie, you are legend!

[@Vejur9000]

This is the quintessential shy girl, with a huge gift, who fascinates. Love her.

[@JAYDUB1279]

She's one of the artists we can feel genuinely good about.

[@thanos9846]

Damn, this audio from 92 is solid. Props to whomever did the transfer from its original format. Wow.

[@MrDLOC11]

The Queen of College Rock Alternative in the 80's

[@georgetownlaw95]

I saw Natalie December 7, 1989 at the William & Mary Hall -- Still in love with that special soul

[@youraccountingprofessor5013]

Ah, the early 90s....what a magnificent and magical time to be alive!!!

[@skunkman62]

Oh my God, I still not over my crush on Natalie Merchant.

[@Damien_D1977]

Im 47 now and still have a crush on this lady. 😊

[@MISTERFANCYPANTS1000]

And you never will be.

[@AvgDude]

She’s magnificent. Solid and brilliant band.

[@chasgorman1086]

What a voice and a presence!

[@ellavaderknows]

That drummer is solid as a rock

[@joshuasiegal]

Jerome Augustyniak!

[@NihongoGuy]

He sure is. Least boring drummer to watch other than Sina of "Sina Drums".

[@kensellers4082]

Yes, Jerome is a terrific drummer. John Barbata and Danny Seraphine are two other outstanding drummers.

[@alanFconrad]

Jerry Augustiniak

[@willians2512]

Natalie Merchant, so sweet, so pretty 😘😉🎉

[@panlad410]

1989 Wang Theater Boston, I sat in the orchestra pit and leaned on the stage. Tickets were $50. Burned into my memory is a young woman twirling in the middle of the stage like a whirling dervish as the music swirled around her. Have never seen anything like it since. A very excellent time to be alive for the music.

[@JohnMartinelli-r5b]

Saw her cross street Shubert

[@BookClubDisaster]

Her voice makes me swoon.

[@Ralph_Smith0724]

*I love her dancing*

[@robertdegruchy160]

One of my favourite bands. RIp mr Buck..Natalie is still with us and making superb music. That voice has an undefinable quality.

[@doloreswitkowski5578]

She is as remarkable and beautiful as her voice and talent. She is also an intellectual genius.

[@davidlarsen-tj4tn]

Had such a crush on her and when she looks into the camera while she sings it makes it feel like she’s singing it to me. Heart races! ❤

[@Trenchant463]

I’ve seen a lot of live performance examples of Natalie - her voice is always spot on amazing. Total pro and artist.

[@digital_0630]

Will always be a Natalie merchant fan!! Some of my favorite music!!

[@unappreciatedtreehouse821]

2:45 finger snap, cymbal crash, snap, cymbal crash. Great timing, lots of rehearsal and practice.

[@deeadams2007]

I love that part!!

[@enhanced6892]

she wasnt lying. those were the days. and theyre never coming back

[@pamelaolson5614]

Maybe she should've said these are YOUR days. Love you're life. No it won't happen again it's unique noone will ever be you.

[@markpowell4082]

Class!!

[@rbl4641]

One of my all-time favorites. .the buck merchant connection...the power of Natalie in her prime ❤❤

[@amramjose]

I think this was her best work.

[@bulldogingles2059]

the soul of the band ,without her there is no band

[@billadams484]

What a absolutely beautiful woman....

[@CortinaATX]

Natalie is one of my favorite vocalists! Her voice cuts through my soul ever so gently.

[@franksbandi2869]

Just turned 29. Time has flown.just turned 57

[@thomasarcher8718]

She continues to bring me joy after all these years!!!

[@BrunoMei-go5cg]

kkkk

[@ryan2469]

I will always love this song. gives me all the FEELS

[@easkeybikes1966]

Man, I loved these guys so much back then. still a great trip down memory lane to give their early work a spin.

[@afghanwhigs01]

Saw her solo in Wilkes barre PA many years back. Great setlist.

[@61cowboys]

Natalie is so talented she's beyond amazing....her voice is just incredible and just radiates all the best vocals!

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

Love that voice !

[@planetpunchinello8608]

kinda forgot how good i had it back in '92...this song helps me remember

[@Canb]

I am lost in the clouds when ı am listening that song

[@BillyBob-en7jg]

I was blessed to see the 10k Maniacs at the Palace Theater in Albany, NY, when I was still in high school. It was a couple of years earlier than this performance. This is my music, so awesome.

[@locamo6590]

I forgot I loved 10k and now I can't stop watching this. God she is mesmerising...and that band, tight set.....

[@moonlitme]

she's been giving me a lift for over 30 years....

[@laserluver1]

I've heard this song for years and thought it was nice but never given it or Natalie Merchant much additional thought. it's only recently that her greatness has come to my attention. WOW! I must have been sleeping.

[@mvdeano]

What wonderful days to remember.

[@ericjam6346]

Love the vibe of this song. Everything about this song works so well. Natalie was probably one of the most non-industry performers there were. She looked like she worked for Eide Bailey and then one day decided to be a musician. She sings so well.

[@MrPickledede]

RIP Rob Buck great guitarist and song writer and founder of 10,000 Maniacs

[@enhanced6892]

42 years old. how sad

[@garyelrick2653]

Very sad so young @@enhanced6892

[@anwartalia812]

@@enhanced6892 what. That's insane.

[@alexcampbell3032]

One of the greatest beauties and strongwomen of all time.

[@johnwilson9810]

Love her, what a great woman, singer..... beauty....

[@jorgeluna802]

Viendo a Natalie hoy 30 de Diciembre de 2024 desde Ciudad de Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@williamrizzo4501]

If everyone listened to her music this world would be a better place.

[@jrwheeler81]

She has always sounded amazing live, just like the album. Love her.

[@markthomas3730]

i absolutely ADORE her...

[@KingBobCat]

Can I give this 10 Thumbs up?

[@user-xh1kz7rm4j]

I will donate my thumbs up to your cause

[@CesarClouds]

Such good vibes in the 90s.

[@stephenhubber9184]

I’m in love

[@buddy2358]

My son’s Mom turned me on to 10,000 Maniacs. Their music made me fall in Love with her all the more.

[@davezuda6146]

This is one of my favorites. Those were days! ;-)

[@RedyPiper]

She means so much to me and my life

[@bperry62]

After this pandemic, 10000 maniacs and Talking Heads Reunion Tour!

[@scottward6974]

Fuck yeh! Can you imagine!!! Or a supergroup with Natalie on vocals, Dave Gilmour & Mark Knopfler on guitar, Alan Clark & Eddie Stevens on keyboard, Stewart Copeland on drums....

[@ericgrant12]

Brings back floods of memories.

[@allencollins6031]

Great energy this one.

[@tylercoogan1870]

San Diego and hou, tx. Got to see the band 2x heaven on Earth. Pure joy thank you

[@rickn4301]

This came out in the fall of my senior year of high school and effectively became our class song.

[@markantony3875]

Great talent, great personality, plus she is Sicilian. Perfect.

[@DaveDave65]

After living 11+ years in the US over my lifetime, I can honestly say that 10,000 Maniacs were at that time one of the most incredible bands I'd seen. Heard These Are Days being played in a Barnes & Noble one Saturday morning as I was thumbing a magazine & never ooked back. If you've never seen their MTV Unplugged video, then don't waste another second. "Sublime" is the word. IMHO, the best single Unplugged I ever saw, which is up against some stiff competition I know. The album is never out of my car either. Best feelgood album I ever heard. All amazing players & with Natalie's voice on top, well that's just gravy - Totally captivating xx

[@jgilbertify]

Effortless Talent.... so rare.... She is a real treasure

[@RichKDollarElement]

Incredible 🥰

[@MISTERFANCYPANTS1000]

Looking forward to seeing Natalie in Ann Arbor in May!

[@unknownunknown7393]

love it when Natalie does her spins

[@williamcampbell2656]

Great voice. Great song.

[@martinlintzgy1361]

Love Jay Lenos Garage, love Natalie Merchant , and loved the 10,000 manic years. What a treat.

[@berthacorona3862]

Love her voice..one of my favorite songs 🎼🎶

[@user-nt6lw1xu8j]

😁 She’s the thunder. 💜

[@dementiabidenfallingontheb6712]

I love it when she does that little dance. what an amazing voice. Never thought I was going to witness a woman only 5'1 and such a strong voice. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johns9928]

Always loved her voice and woke up to her CD's years...

[@mattbradford8227]

She was born in Jamestown, New York. The hometown of Lucille Ball and Roger Goodell. What a talented lady. One of the best songs not of that great year, 1992 but the entire decade. You should of heard them on Letterman back in May. Their first TV performance. She did Carnival in 1995 off the next album on the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. Give me chills and tears. 👍😃

[@amramjose]

I was mad in love with her! Wow, what an artist.

[@ariplatt8192]

Such a unique voice. And something so shy and genuine about her. Very special

[@vermontfun52]

Thanks so much Natalie you were so awesome through my high school years!

[@norwalkian]

She moves so gracefully💓

[@emmasmith1534]

Thanks to Bob Mortimer's book ....I have just discovered this song. How beautiful his praise is completely understandable.

[@francitron_art_3]

Awesome

[@carolmikofsky4976]

Anton: I heard this on the P.A. in a large store -- best oldies? One of her best early songs. She has the grace and class of Kathryn Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman.

[@JORDANJUNCTION1969]

Gorgeous talented woman

[@Blacksheep-Ba-Ba]

She's lovely ❤❤

[@josebernal8404]

I love that the guitarist saw himself on the monitor. Started putting a little swag in his strumming 😂 1:45 mark

[@michaelk622]

Gawd I LOVE her!

[@privatepenguin3137]

Haha...I love the CD "long box" format. I saved about 50 of those when CDs first came out. Have them in a box somewhere I think.

[@gary_payton]

I was at the Ft Lauderdale show mentioned in the intro. I fell in love.

[@markbirnbaum3726]

Their best song!