Blind Melon - Change (live at Alternative Nation in 1993)

[@mommyof3_908]

when life is hard, you have to change...✌

[@xodusattack]

:)

[@pearldan]

changes are good ! :)

[@beardzzz]

Am yo

[@osocafe107]

Im starting to think so...

[@mommyof3_908]

***** so many stay stuck. Change is easier said than done! One of my favorite lyrics ever! 💜

[@FrancescoSisko89]

Anyone listening in 2024?

[@nikolajumper558]

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💙🇷🇸🇸🇪

[@SuperEmpowered1]

Right this second😊

[@rug2076]

🙋🏼‍♂️

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

No, we were all born yesterday and don't have your vast historical perspective.

[@soulflyash77]

Been listening since the 90's and still am.

[@Cltree]

As a father of a 1 year old son.. and now having 10 full months sober (1st time in my life and I’m 30) I’ve decided to stay away from music I listened to in active addiction… today I confronted those demons finishing with this song. It’s crazy, I used to cry In the bathroom screaming this song in the shower … today it holds new weight. I love life man & I’m so blessed.. we ALL ARE. Love y’all ❤️

[@paulywalnuts24]

👍🏻🙂

[@Kreepyb5]

I get that 💯❤️✌️🦋

[@Kreepyb5]

@MFHOOLIGAN Thankyou for putting it In beautiful words. Be well and smile ✌️💯🦋

[@evropa100]

That's fucking beautiful man

[@CurtisLoew63]

You can’t do that. You gotta get past it. The music is still the good music it was it was YOU relating it as I did. Don’t be afraid to change.

[@Weems-mtg]

After listening to Blind Melon over the last couple of days I can honestly say Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon deserve to be talked about just as much as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and all of the other big names. They’re just as good, and in some cases more interesting to listening to. I can’t believe I kept overlooking them all of this time.

[@paulflynn2481]

Nirvana and Pearl jam were not that good. The were just right place and time to give self loathing a higher standard. They also ruined flannel for everyone. Melvin's were and are much better

[@jonathanburgett6702]

“and i don’t wanna die” never fails to make me cry

[@cirvin627]

2019 and still one of the best songs ever.

[@gerszahl]

2020 and still possibly the best song ever. Shannon

[@sirfirfry6761]

@@gerszahl let's get this out there! We need it

[@sirfirfry6761]

I don't do social media

[@christinekreuer4661]

Yes....My song. Write your words on the face of today. I always tell my teenagers this.

[@chrischarlton3600]

And even moreso in 2020

[@robduncan2816]

for those that are just discovering this song, we really lost one here. dont do drugs, please. RIP Shannon

[@sawyerdestroyer9158]

He had such a special soul

[@JamieTannerPresents]

or at least, cut down on the drugs a little lol

[@uzi4u182]

​@@JamieTannerPresents just don't do drugs that will kill you

[@brycecswt2247]

I’m 38, grudge and hippie type songs were my life growing up. A great loss in Shannon also. ✌️

[@kingbopit9318]

rob duncan Shannon is the singer right?

[@lindsayashworth7815]

The most underrated iconic voice of an entire generation

[@Kreepyb5]

💯thankyou

[@Johnnywhamo]

LOL...oh please, the voice of a generation. How are you the voice of generation with one hit and a band that never even came close to realizing its possible potential?

[@MrMudEagle]

@@Johnnywhamo When you don’t understand a generation, you make comments like yours. You had to have been there and lived it to understand.

[@Johnnywhamo]

​@@MrMudEagle .....and when you jump to conclusions about one's age.....you make comments like yours :) Bud I was 29 in 93, I was very much there, this IS my generation. The fact of the matter is Blind Melon nowhere near met their potential nor the cultural impact when compared to any number of bands of the day. Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden never mind the obvious Nirvana were way more significant and made 10 times the cultural impact that Blind Melon ever did. The terms "underrated" and "iconic" are so misused now that it's gotten ridiculous. The point I'm making is to declare Shannon Hoon as "The most underrated iconic voice of an entire generation" is simply wildly inaccurate when you compare him to Eddie Vedder, Scott Weiland, Layne Staley, or Chris Cornell or Cobain. Those band's and those voices both literally and figuratively made way more of a significant cultural impact to our generation than Blind Melon or Hoon ever did. I would strongly suggest history backs that up. At the end of the day Blind Melon and Hoon while a great band and a solid vocalist was in no way ..the most underrated iconic voice of an entire generation. Not sure how the tone of this debate comes off so I just want you to know I'm not trying to be a dick in anyway, I always enjoy a good debate when it comes to music so, cheers bud.

[@fluffkiller]

Lol. The voice of a generation.

[@indy216]

anyone listening in 2017? This song is timeless and relatable in so many ways. I find inspiration in it. Well written and sung Mr hoon. May you rest knowing your a legend.

[@patrickdoolin5464]

Yes. I really miss this band.

[@krissyoppenheimer1569]

Shannon Hoon was an extraordinary talent. He seemed to sing just effortlessly, & definitely had the 'it' quality. Very much missed.

[@patrickdoolin5464]

For real, Krissy. He (and the band) was a major influence on me, from and early age. They were one of my favorites! It definitely was sad to see them go away. I saw a performance just days before Shannon passed, and you could tell he was 'lost'. So sad. Peace.

[@johnspringer9451]

Indy 21 right on buddy. Listening now. What a jam

[@michaelpal5807]

Patrick Doolin So sad where did you see BLIND MELON last??? I think Shannon's drug use really was out of control!! He looked so bad near the end of his life.

[@VikCalo]

Man the 90s were specials. Rock. Hip Hop. House. The talent was everywhere. Beautiful memories. RIP to the bro - 🦅 🏔️ ☀️

[@Brandooch11]

My dad used to play this song on guitar and I loved listening to him play it and sing along to it. I'd just ask him to repeat it over and over again, I was like 6 so he gladly did it. Now that I've been playing guitar for around 3 years I can play it with him. Thanks dad for all the musical memories🤘🏻

[@pdl46lundy55]

Awesome my friend.... just awesome 🤘

[@austinsmedley2152]

love this comment

[@ilovepickles45]

My dad was in a band called Sunchild. He hung out with Shannon back when Blind Melon were starting out. He said Shannon had a little bag around his neck. My dad asked what it was and he said it was his dog tags. My dad asked why they were in a bag and not on a chain assuming he meant military tags. He pulls it out and it's his dog's name tag. The vet killed his dog and Shannon threw a brick through the office window.

[@DKR-1881]

That's beautiful

[@patrickcarlson5309]

Awsome my friend, cool story

[@MikeMcGilvry]

Someday I'll make it through this video without crying , today is not that day.

[@howardb42006]

Along with God and willpower, this song helped me quit drinking. Just about 5 yrs sober now. Thank you Blind Melon.

[@richardosapalski4615]

Congrats on your sobriety keep up the good work

[@janetblakeney6138]

I'm glad you were able to quit...the odds of recovering from alcoholism are not in your favor.hang in there

[@zachlaw3973]

11 now right

[@zachlaw3973]

​@@janetblakeney6138 im 278 days off heroin and fentanyl when life is hard you have to change no truer word's spoken

[@janetblakeney6138]

@zachlaw3973 congratulations to you for making the decision to be sober. My husband died last year...he was an alcoholic for about 12 years ...tried everything to get sober but just could not do it.. His rock bottom was a head on collision at 70 mph killing not only himself but a young 20 something couple...the only survivor of the crash was their young baby.

[@jeremybeckett7887]

Such a sad tragedy losing him..great voice..great songwriter..such a talent will be missed

[@juryc9042]

Man. I was born in 82. In 2019 i still get teary eyed when i listen to this. I play this for my kids on my guitar. What real music was once like.

[@luciferdiablo2509]

79

[@brycecswt2247]

81 here.

[@jamescarrick6738]

I hate this “music is dead” mindset. You just need to find it

[@edsetrius]

82 too here man ;)

[@conejitaaa]

@@jamescarrick6738 for the most part, it is. You shouldn't have to dig so deep. Sure, you can find some good stuff coming out more recently but when the majority is trash, you know we've reached a dead end

[@lanarodahl2272]

Shannon ❤ this will always hit me right smack in the center of my soul 💓 Love this song

[@michaelmoceri6469]

"... and I don't wanna die..." "Hi Mom..." Shedding a tear in 2019. Love this song...

[@nyijedi]

Yup. Those two lines are so tough to hear. So damn sad.

[@Kreepyb5]

Exactly! I cry every time

[@surfbumSHAWN]

2024 and this song still makes me tear up and be happy I changed my life.

[@tomrath2919]

2023 and just rediscovered this song, I can't get passed it! Ive listened over and over and over again. Just BEAUTIFUL!

[@B3eau16]

Holy crap...didn't expect him to have this voice I've only ever heard No Rain & I decided to give this a try...this dude had a good voice and an amazing vocal range! Damn RIP man

[@cosmic_JAV]

I know this is a lot later than when u posted, but check out the song Mouthful of cavities

[@josephschau3479]

You should look at his led zeppelin tribute song

[@guilxeg]

"And when your deepest thoughts are broken yeah-eah, keep on dreamin', boy, cause when you stop dreamin', it's time to die (and I don't wanna die...)" Breaks my heart every time. Rest in Peace, Shannon Hoon.

[@tammybrown4901]

😥😥😓😓💔💔🙏🙏🙏

[@Kreepyb5]

✌️🦋🎶🎶🎶

[@dddrott7225]

What a shame, he had a beautiful soul, you can see it... RIP

[@danielstobbs7366]

This song changed my life for the better

[@MLili-ip9db]

listening to this in 2018! and i will probably continue listening to blind melon and show this band and all the kick ass REAL music to my children when i have them, cause its our duty to keep music like this alive forever :)

[@shannonmcdonough4724]

Dito

[@irwinblanc956]

Listening to this in 2018 ! this gay has something special , he look like varg vikerness but he's not , i agree with you very amazing song , i know him because he's Axl Rose Friend's from Lafayette , same Town , i'am happy to see people listening to this in 2018 , music today lack of soul , after 5 months a answer like that ^^ i hope we can contact , Nice day .

[@rouvenvoncken4729]

❤❤

[@jeremywhicker6285]

Right on girl

[@WC_Beer_Reviews]

this is probably one of the best live performances of this song

[@mommyof3_908]

So good

[@kittehhatetube]

There would have likely been an "MTV unplugged in new york" and a R+R Hall of Fame entry. This is about as close as we'll get to the unplugged in NY. Timing wise, compared to some of the other stuff to come out of that (Nirvana, Pearl Jam unplugged, both some of their best).

[@wwaldo2525]

There is an acoustic version in a hotel room that is amazing

[@cg4700]

agreed

[@allydrawsthings]

my favorite is the version from letterman

[@codysmith4941]

This is legitimately one of the most underrated songs. Love it.

[@rickpounsberry1370]

there will never be another Shannon Hoon

[@shannonmcdonough3705]

Amen

[@seancunningham6966]

"He was a real straight up really great blues singer, almost with a country edge to it. It was a product of the Midwest in the United States, so there's that salt-of-the-earth feeling to it. But he knew how to hit that blue note, and he had that rasp in his voice, and it was a pure tone." - Rogers Stevens

[@RochelleEskue]

23-years ago today Shannon lost his life on 10/21/95. Some of the lyrics to this beautiful song are engraved on his headstone. RIP

[@richardosapalski4615]

Rest easy Shannon hoon

[@aueyburroughs1143]

Sitting in my hospital bed, listening to this magnificent voice: helps me; i might die and am scared.

[@JasongCLJ]

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved [ Romans 10 : 9 ] 🙏🏽💚

[@user-yz1zt1nq1p]

God grant you peace mate.

[@mr.muchobueno8948]

I went to a N.Young, soul asylum, Blind Melon show @ Fiddlers Green to see N. Young & s. asylum. s.asylum didn't (couldn't?) show up so this crazy, barefoot hippie from the warm-up band came back out on stage and asked the crowd if we "didn't mind", they would do another set. We didn't mind, their 1st set was great. By the end of their 2nd set they, Blind Melon, were one of my favorite bands. Still are. RIP Shannon Hoon.

[@mat11trick]

Ed Splosion •••cool!

[@howiewebber8332]

I was in Orange county. Seen them and Neil Young. Asylum sucked. Shannon rocked the house. They sure had it all. Sad he passed.

[@stevef4010]

I would have been pysched if Soul Assylum didn't show up. More Melon and Young. I never got to see them live sadly.

[@davereiber6001]

Cool story!!!:-)

[@patriceq_18]

when life is hard you have to change ♡

[@stephengoldring763]

Pattie'Q when you do try to change things get worse

[@dustinmaruca5437]

Pattie'Q truth!!!

[@milkeywhey2998]

@@stephengoldring763 no, grass is greener out there

[@programmedwrong3795]

For me, The greatest singer ever. For me, the Greatest band ever. I wish they had more success than they did. But, i guess I'm also glad that they didn't get played out. Because they didn't get played out i feel like i have a musical secret that only me and a select few get to enjoy. RIP SHANNON! I promise, you are missed.

[@wakeupsunnysideup]

Mad Minute

[@TJRocknMetalTalk]

I feel like the album soup never got it's dues but the the first one surely did, they just weren't around long enough and that's the shame of it all

[@gregariousguru]

This song will stay dope for eternity

[@Buckeye7Gaming]

Balloon poPPeR they would’ve never gotten played out

[@LifeInZadar]

Smelly Web he is certainly part of a very long list of wonderful American singer musician. We were lucky. I wish mental health and drug addiction were taken more seriously by the industry.

[@bennettdoherty5787]

I literally can not stop listening to this song. How is this not considering one of the greatest songs of all time?

[@susancampbell1480]

It is.

[@tayandromsquad8561]

This song makes me sad, makes me happy, makes me miss the ones I’ve lost. But it always makes me smile.

[@Kreepyb5]

Well said. Thankyou ❤

[@corbysherman4710]

If I could like this song a million times I would.

[@itzj3nn09]

This has been my favorite song since I was a little bee girl. Now I'm a grown bee girl and I need this song almost daily. Beautiful soul he had ❤

[@infinite_vortex]

The second the song starts, chills down the spine. That strumming is so enchanting...the harmonica, and then..THAT voice. We miss you Shannon.

[@Kreepyb5]

For sure

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

It's the voice for me . Unreal !!

[@gabs2264]

any time i feel down, this song instantly lifts my spirit.

[@Kreepyb5]

Me too💯✌️❤️🦋

[@nikot.5081]

me too

[@mytapepoppedtoys2450]

I will always miss you, Mr. Hoon. Rest on, buddy.

[@Kreepyb5]

❤☮️👋

[@robinleblanc1249]

Happy 50th birthday Shannon, wish you were still here with us!! RIP we love and miss you!

[@adamfavrin385]

What an unbelievable vocal talent. My God.

[@thomasm934]

This is the best version

[@sare9280]

My boyfriend left me when I was pg. This was my song in 2000, the year my son was born. I've graduated college, which I never thought possible. I own my home. _I owe Shannon Hoon a debt of gratitude._ *many thanx with luv xoxo*

[@iMatheusDuarte]

2024 ♥RIP Shannon

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

So much talent Giving me goose bumps I am sure they are singing about me

[@LJCountry88]

Been clean from pills/heroin since 9/5/19. It was time for change. Grateful for this tune. It's a reminder. 🙏👍✌️

[@maxu8]

2023 and this song still rocks. thank god only happy memories are attached to this. good one to start the day to.

[@Kreepyb5]

💯☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️

[@jesseelwell338]

His “Hi,mom “ at the end brought tears to my eyes,miss you brother.

[@TheChinoloco80]

2022 here, still a classic!

[@CAPE3000able]

My favorite Blind Melon song, especially going through mid life crisis.

[@Kreepyb5]

Peace and Love! You got this ❤

[@askledhead]

I'm 57, Blind Melon was in my Musical era. I remember a few talking about BM but never bothered to listen to them. I remember hearing the lead singer for BM passing But it didn't affect me. YEARS later a riff is in my mind, I couldn't figure the Band. It took most of my Thanksgiving to find out the Artist, BLIND MELON. I've been GEEKING on Blind Melon the last 5 days. What's Interesting, Awesome and Beautiful Music that Blind Melon has shared with us all. To all Melon Heads please

[@shainacole6323]

No rain is the first song I Can ever remember remembering. I just turned 30 this summer. And this song has so much more meaning than I ever thought possible. Thank you Shannon. May your spirit watch over us all.

[@AndrewLykins44]

I wish I could just effortlessly sing and play guitar that beautifully.

[@giantpanda76]

I put Shannon up there with Lane Staley and Scott weiland. God bless taken way before their time. Always will remind me of my youth

[@danb2947]

giantpanda76 absolutely.

[@richardtknees]

I really miss Shannon Hoon. What a shame his life was cut so damn short.

[@kathryncherry1001]

Shannon had a very distinct and beautiful voice. I still crank this group and always get emotional! Men were so raw and handsome then

[@sheripeters365]

matty stuart You have got to be joking right?

[@sheripeters365]

matty stuart racist!

[@mattystuart2992]

Sheri Peters Do u know the meaning of racist

[@sheripeters365]

matty stuart Yeah, that would be you? Do you know the meaning of tolerance, acceptance, understanding,.......

[@sheripeters365]

matty stuart Your mom must be so proud, I guess she raised you that way. What around comes around. Maybe you will have a kid one day who is gay. Your Pathetic,go away

[@harlslee8747]

2021 man I really need to change,

[@sheripeters365]

I think this is the purest version of the song

[@dalecourville6571]

Sheri Peters. Thank you for saying that. I've said the same since first hearing it, amazingly this video was my introduction to the song. Despite what the official lyrics are, I decided every single sound blasted from this most brilliantly and beautifully capable being during this performance are now the real lyrics. Yep.

[@plus_phase]

Yes!

[@toddmontondo364]

Me to....me to...

[@davereiber6001]

@@dalecourville6571 same.....:-)

[@terriann3216]

This song is timeless....2018 and going strong. RIP Shannon Hoon.

[@Orieus]

this song still moves me all these years later, Shannon and the boys didnt get the time they should have had........

[@PutterJack]

His voice is beautiful. I miss him 😢 Shannon Hoon was something special!

[@luisrobertodeytacastrejon5173]

This song its just s life changer , any versión , i just love it

[@DeltaSirJaxon09]

He loved his mama ❤️

[@howelldennis4048]

"But I know we can't all stay here forever. So I'm going to write my words on the page of today." Beautiful and foretelling

[@Mooj]

Howell Dennis on the face of today. That quote is actually written on his tombstone. This was also the first song he ever wrote

[@lesliethompson4039]

@@Mooj I think your right... I love this song... Wow

[@thomaswright2030]

Been a fan for a long time and been playing this one on guitar since it first came out... great jam! I didn't ever really realize how much Shannon looks like a long haired Matt Damon and sounds kinda like a male Janis Joplin at times until this video. 😁

[@cedarpatrick6774]

90's were some good music man

[@karaanne8929]

Relating to this in 2022. ✌🏻

[@bobbycorbell]

Gorgeous song, gorgeous album, gorgeous musicians.

[@susancampbell1480]

I’m taking this song with me to my 30 year high school reunion. Where did three decades go???

[@sgbcea]

This is the epitome of a “jam session”. Even though it’s still being viewed 20+ years later, it will always be a COMPLETELY underrated song!

[@Lucky-ou4vz]

Song is Pretty Amazing !!

[@Sandragoldenlee]

so sad to hear him say I don't wanna die. What a terrible waste of such a beautiful and talented artist. He's one where I remember exactly where I was when I heard he left this earth.

[@plus_phase]

I read your comment just the exact moment he sings this line and I thought the same, I remembered my friend jennifer running out of class in tears, 5 girls after her.

[@christinadavis7668]

Me too. 💔

[@CatchDude]

2022 says hi. Had to change. Thanks for this great music!

[@nadianassif8250]

What a beautiful voice

[@cassiewalker799]

Grew up in the same town. My family knew his. Legend thats music still tops my playlist to this day. Grew up on his music and partied at his grave site each year on his birthday!! Those lyrics have gotten me through a lot of tough times in life.

[@reagansmith9845]

that was the best live performance of change. the whole band seemed so connected, and i love that shannon said hi to his mother.thats so sweet, and they looked happy.

[@Bluecollar711]

#zrunner For life support at height related scenarios. stainless steel fully adjustable

[@nebulaquinn]

This song got me through losing my second Father to cancer. Hardest thing I ever did was take care of him on his death bed. Now it's getting me through my son's Father's death from alcohol.

[@Kreepyb5]

God bless you son. I did that for a Living for a while! ❤❤❤❤❤ and ☮️

[@SBguitarcovers]

I love this live version even more than the studio! Such a tune

[@fernywings8922]

Great song amazing unique voice 😢

[@sheripeters365]

Still listening Shannon 2018💔

[@Bluecollar711]

🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@mat11trick]

This song always gives me hope.

[@miarose9707]

This guy is so gorgeous and talented and I’m in love with his voice

[@Kreepyb5]

Beautiful

[@patrickgunn4587]

The greatest bands are always so short lived.

[@_fasteddie65]

Still listening to favourite band of all time in 2021from Roseburg Oregon

[@chuckmenosky5106]

Still listening to this in 2019...

[@4G63Tx]

Gen X and the grunge movement was the last real musical renaissance. Can’t change my mind. Facts. RIP Shannon Hoon

[@NoraSNch3z]

Shannon Hoon will always be in my heart.. ❤❤❤❤

[@weburnitatbothends]

Rest in peace or better still cut loose wherever you are Shannon, thanks mate

[@Alice-ow6qc]

2024....still makes my heart smile and break at the same time.... ❤️💔

[@sandeepamar1233]

Hoon Hoon Hoon.......loving you man since 30 years....I used to listen to you songs on a walkman heaphones forced stuck in my helmet on a bike....and drive as fast as possible....you didnt have to die sooner

[@kershawvalentine]

Shannon Thanks for one more reason to feel comfortable in my own skin

[@shannonmcdonough4724]

Dito

[@patrickgibbons8353]

Tears streaming!

[@anthonywalker4580]

Happy Birthday Shannon... Love ya man...

[@maryrogers2331]

it was an amazing day i left a peace sign on his grave and flowers on Vernies grave his grandma who passed in April RIP Shannon, Vernie ,as well as his brother who is laid to rest between them..

[@sagency]

Did you know him personally? Seems like such a pure spirit. Love the "hi mom" at the end. Who does that??

[@dilbertdoe601]

Anthony Walker He'll never read that.

[@alexandercahoulan6583]

Im sure he read your message. ...God i hate u people who think dead people read comments.

[@ginam5683]

sagency the "hi mom" gets me every time. A simple sentiment, but as a mom, it touches my heart.

[@DR_Green_Thumb_360]

RIP Brennan Christopher Douglas. 2 years without you my friend. Tell your friends you love them everyday

[@alanbruce1061]

We all can't stay here forever, so I'm gonna paint my words on the face of today ✌️

[@kevinbecker4809]

Love this inspirational song to walk forward into keep on joe ditertea-hh

[@Gomek2]

I was introduced to Shannon and the guys back when I was at the lowest point of my life. I just remember for no particular reason thinking how brutally honest and deep Shannon was. He really helped me through some pretty crappy times!

[@patrickgibbons8353]

Timeless!