Melissa Etheridge - Bring Me Some Water (Live at The Kodak Theatre)

Music video by Melissa Etheridge performing Bring Me Some Water. (C) 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group

[@thomasserena6580]

She's not only a fantastic musician, she is also a fantastic person!

[@PocketGameplaysBR]

Concerts from back then were so different, a sea of cellphones with the flash on has it's own charm but looking in the eye of your audience and them looking back at you, and not a screen, is really special.

[@Eradica]

I'm 17 years old, and amazed. Just one woman, one guitar. No drums, not back up vocals, not extra guitars, no studio, no autotune, just what. This is amazing. I love this. Why isn't this getting some light shined too? Like even if it's old, how often do you really see this?

[@ralphyboy25]

Amazing, isn't it? The answer to your question is: Not often enough. A lot of 'popular' music has gotten quite lazy - when it comes to developing rich harmonies, melodies and bringing out the natural character (voice) of the instruments.

[@MsEvafarrell]

When I first got the CD, I watched it weekly, and often when I'm paying bills, I always turn it on and listen. I saw this tour in Chicago It was amazing as they captured here. I always said Melissa doesn't need anyone, just her and a guitar!!!

[@MaryJane-mt5ei]

very rare 💟🌿🎧🎧somebody bring me some weed

[@marvinahoots7849]

check out tracy chapman give me one reason

[@joanschansberg3540]

you and me both sister!!

[@wadebanks3710]

Nobody rocks an acoustic guitar like Mellisa

[@johnwhite-cp2uy]

Saw her in the smallest venue ever in Manson Washington two yrs ago, totally blew me away. It didnt matter to her at all that it was a small venue and like 250 people there, she rocked it out!!

[@lindajenkins5092]

Raw Talent never need backup. This is what make Melissa Etherage a national musical treasure. Still great after so many years

[@suziecue3027]

During covid, she played guitar in her house and garage...by herself.. check out

[@kathy-hs6wy]

A National Treasure she is !! Thur Melissa I found Jackie Venson l!!, If you've not heard her perform yet, do yourself a Huge favor!! ❤️

[@kathy-hs6wy]

First time I ever heard of Jackie Venson she was performing "All Along The Watchtower" with Melissa Etheridge !!! I was in Awww!! Bet I listened to it 100 times that week !! You could tell Melissa was in Awww too !! I finally listened to her library, and WoW!! It's Fantastic!! Blues & Rock!! I should have heard of her before now 😲

[@francesalfonso4872]

Oh my god!!! What a performance and performer!! Melissa rocked the house down!!! Somebody bring me some water!!

[@frednuttall6301]

Got my admiration forever. Heh, you wanna hear the electric version!

[@ReindeerTrout]

I first heard this song when she performed it at the 1988 Grammys. I was watching it on tv and she had so much energy and fire that I went out the next day and bought the album. Totally blew me away. She is totally awesome live. They don't come any more talented than Melissa Etheridge.

[@dustinplatt1481]

I fell in love with her, she is as meaningful to me as annie Lennox

[@maryheadley4853]

Ditto! They are both sublime!

[@ghassedir]

There are some performers and certain songs that just really get at something in the heart of human experience. This is one of those songs, and Melissa is one of those performers. Rock on, lady.

[@sjohnson3321]

seriously I listen to this song probably 15 times a day right now and I still freakin mist up half the time!!!

[@robtayloe5286]

The energy and passion this lady has for her music and her fans... just frellin' awesome! Thanks ME for all you've shared with us!

[@seanbryant-smith5662]

Melissa a superstar!! sincere. sweet. Beautiful. How to own the stage mesmerizing her audience. Remarkable!!

[@katmandoo1506]

I was a fan the first time I heard her and I can't tell you how many concerts of hers I went to... including this one. MELISSA ROCKS! Nobody, and I dare say, NOBODY will ever put on a better show than her. Her whole heart and soul goes into it. She used to play for over 2 hours straight. Thanks for all the memories Melissa. You honestly kept me going.. literally. 😊

[@philwmay]

One of my favorites, this song is pure imagery and energy, just like all of the best Melissa Etheridge songs.are. I've followed Melissa off and on since 1990 and I've never been disappointed.

[@joanschansberg3540]

1993 for me...

[@cat-helen]

I have been privileged enough to see Melissa 2x in concert. One of the most amazing performers that I have ever seen. She is one with her guitar. Her energy is infectious. God given talent.

[@viccrosscountry5745]

Cathy O'Shea I saw her band on the “Yes I am” tour!!!! Totally blown away!!! I’ve owned and played Ovations. But never with the passion that she does!!!

[@leeleeturn]

Yes she's magic live!

[@katbowl9971]

Just saw her last week for the third time. She never disappoints.

[@jerzeechik]

I'm fortunate enough to have watched this talented artist go from clubs to selling out arenas. He biggest accomplishment as an artist was her "Yes I am" album. She told the world that it is OK to be female and rock a guitar, it is OK to be female and drink whiskey and hang with the guys, she told the world it is OK to be open about who you love. She answered the question that plagued her for her entire life: "Are you gay"? and she answered: "Yes, I am". I have been a fan of hers for more than 25 years and still love to play her music!

[@joanschansberg3540]

apparently the title YEs I AM was picked before she was outed; just coincidental timing you see.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Patricia Rozzo, Yes! I have been a fan since her first album in 1988, hard to believe it has been 30 years. Still putting it all out there and sounding fantastic 🎶

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Joan Schansberg, Melissa was not "outed". She didn't hide her sexual orientation, like a don't ask don't tell, she didn't discuss it openly. Her family and friends knew. Why does the world need to know? It doesn't affect the music.

[@traekas7228]

Joan Schansberg, She wasn’t “outed”. I don’t remember, exactly, HOW Melissa revealed her own Truth. I kind of recall someone in radio, calling her a “butch rocker”. She was aware and didn’t protest the announcement,...I imagine that the revelation was prearranged by ME and the radio station. We already knew the T, and were all just waiting for it to be official, ya know? I already had the album, “Yes I Am”. I always thought that the album was her way of coming out to her fans. We already/always knew, anyway. I’ve been crushed out on her since she graduated from playing the small venues, and bars in and around LA. I didn’t know about her, UNTIL she began to play larger venues, outside of LA.

[@acanuck12]

This woman is simply fantastic !!

[@TobyNMe1]

There's not another like her! Never will be. What a POWER~HOUSE!

[@leanneblake4248]

I saw Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow last night in Sydney Australia. They were Both Great. But Melissa , WOW. She just keeps getting Better. TRULY A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. XXXXX. .

[@babettestevens792]

Leanne Blake HELL yeah

[@zbeamu1020]

that must have been so cool

[@ralphyboy25]

One 12-string guitar....... and a whole lot of energy. Always a great choice for a rock n roll instrument.....

[@tubeyou89119]

OMG, she is giving her heart and soul up there and down with the crowd!! Incredible!!

[@pennyshreve6457]

Melissa Live -AMAZING! She loves what she does and is always a electrifying performer - Oh and I just LOVE her and her music.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I'm in love with her energy.

[@Airperra]

this is hands down, one of the altime best live performances ever! She's so much better than ... just about everyone!

[@a.rhodesmiguel171]

I'm gonna need some water after watching this awesome woman! There's not another like her! Never will be. What a POWER~HOUSE! STILL LOVE THIS INCREDIBLE WOMAN

[@WrestlingwithAH]

How can anyone watch this and not FEEL the music it brings chills in my bones

[@tantraman10]

Saw her in the late 80's and again less than 5 years ago. She still is amazing!!!

[@vintagehippie3647]

Saw her in Dallas a few years ago, great, great musician. She made a comment during that concert that she couldn't sing in school because she was told she didn't have a good enough voice. Really resonated with me because I have a similar deeper, raspy voice and same thing happened to me in the school chorus and I never felt I should sing. The energy it takes to keep that strumming up is incredible. I've tried, it's intense..Believe me you'll be sweating and in need of water.

[@gypsee32]

HOT DAMN!!!! Seriously!? This is an AMAZING performance -- other performers should TAKE NOTE!!!! Girl blew the roof off the place & it was just her & her guitar!! NO props, no light shows, nothing but her & the guitar!! Have loved her music for YEARS & she shows no signs of slowing down! Just keeps getting better & better!! Thanks for making this performance available for us to watch! Would've loved to have been there!! :-)

[@charlesgoetz8865]

Absolutely the best performance ever

[@IceMetalPunk]

Why have I never heard this before?! Deep lyrics, and...DAT GUITAR. Holy hell. Skill. Talent. Genius.

[@mike730410]

Pure Energy in her voice. Great Song

[@louisjulia7490]

When you want to get up in front of your phone and scream with the audience, because she is really this good as a live performer.

[@katbowl9971]

I'm gonna need some water after watching this awesome woman!

[@OLLiGoldeaux]

I've heard in on the Radio years ago - and remember the typical 70's Sound... this is "how it goes" ! Only one of Melissa's greatest...

[@bettypharr138]

Im 61 and this woman rocks my soul she puts the gur in girl

[@jollyroger7933]

I like the way you put that...

[@ZanahoriaBaila]

Damn, so much spirit and fire. It's compelling

[@michaelball3456]

sometimes talent burns so bright blindness is the last call for survivals sake. this is genius. chords as solo. a voice that cuts the heavens wide. they used to make them saints. but the churches got too small. now we find them, like roadkill, aside the shoulders, and our head snaps back and back. this is what a miracle looks like, blisters hidden, scars aside, endless sleepless nights of ravage in self sacrifice, cast out in a moment of contact, of touch, of soul on soul. raw upon raw. fame is pointless, money cumbersome, this is what you live for; blood on the floor. you can't buy it, you can't have it, but it is given, and we should cherish it for it is rarefied and gone like a true love's kiss. this is genius.

[@visnjajuretic9468]

Women and the guitar... match point.. RESPECT !!!

[@viashion8]

The Sweet Devil has my soul. My Favorite Song!!! She has so much soul! She is a Rocking soul singer/musician /writer/ performer.... Thank you ,thank you, thank you Melissa Ethridge

[@ThanhLe-rn5ui]

This is where saying "WOW" has a definite meaning ! Thanks for uploading :) but tonight the sweet devil, sweet devil got my SOUL We are not worthy.

[@SM-zo8je]

Omg, her voice 😍

[@tinarees5249]

Been listening to her for years and she gets nothing but more amazing!!

[@OmniGuy]

I saw her once with a backing band. It was one of the best shoes I've ever seen. I saw her once, solo. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@MP-xf6gq]

OMG.......what a performance. She totally rocks!

[@bradstarkey7369]

First time this hit the air ways I stopped my truck turned around and headed for the nearest record store had to get it and who was this woman never for get that day......A+

[@tina_weezy]

Holy crap.. gave me chills.. amazing! Love her!

[@truongvinhtoan8261]

Saw her in the late 80's and again less than 5 years ago. She still is amazing!!! STILL LOVE THIS INCREDIBLE WOMAN

[@barbararemsen4768]

What a tremendous performance ! Melissa puts her all into everything she does. ❤

[@debra6513]

SAW MELISSA AT OPEN AIR CONCERT IN RED ROCK CO BACK IN THE DAY JUST AWESOME!!!

[@hafnadullhafnadul4200]

Unfassbar gut!! Was für eine Performance, was für eine Stimme!!!!

[@lilmystic7]

STILL LOVE THIS INCREDIBLE WOMAN

[@soule101]

I SEND MY LOVE N CONDOLENCES. I AM WITHOUT WORDS...I SEND MY LOVE

[@tippngthevelvet]

This is such a brilliant performance, Melissa goes down into the audience at stage right, so cool. This is from the Live and Alone DVD, filmed 2001 at the Kodak Theatre, released 2002. Originally released on her first album, Melissa Etheridge, 1988. Still a rocking powerful song 21 years later.

[@Sixdays_aweek]

She is so fun to watch.

[@Mntdewmania1]

Woman still sends chills running up and down after all these years!!!

[@seanbryant-smith5662]

Like fine wine Melissa got better with age. Loves performing live. Shows every time she goes around. Always impressed how she handles her guitars. Did I mention the voice. Can carry a note forever it seems !!

[@Glittergirl33333]

Years ago, late 80s I believe, was the first time I heard Melissa Ethridge sing this song and by the end of the first verse I was on my way out the door to the music store to buy her CD. (Yep, we had music stores back then!) I have been a diehard fan ever since and her voice only gets better and better as time goes by.

[@123ThisIsMe]

This is where saying "WOW" has a definite meaning ! Thanks for uploading :)

[@helenadams2569]

She is a beautiful person in and out and it shows in her lyrics

[@karenshorthose9049]

I seen her live in Columbia Missouri and was blown away when she did this song

[@marilynk1122]

she rocks, pure and simple... she's the best... love her!!!

[@debragarrould2787]

I have read lately how she is over. Just saw her. Rocked my world

[@leainokuchi9650]

That....is one beautiful voice, still all these years later! Proud to be....the possessor of one the very first discs sold!! Thank you Melissa Etheridge for the music!

[@pamelabauernfeind9700]

I has been 10 years since this was published and this song is still living on today. We love you so much......

[@diana3599]

Bring me some water was on her very first album, late 1980's. Had the cassette tape. Old school..

[@epistte]

@rubyred849 Yes she did write it. This was her first hit song off of her self-titled debut album.

[@pompeyroad]

She can Rock it..

[@michaelpepper7230]

Still awesome, since the first time I heard this song I went out and bought the cassette to play anywhere on my little player. Took it everywhere.

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

What a badass, gutsy, talented woman, always authentic..the embodiment of passion..imho, it looked like she was dealing with something emotionally tough, could see it in and around her eyes, and the set of her mouth.. but the consumate professional, gives the love and smiles to her fans, solid performer, and lady

[@ReindeerTrout]

I saw her in 1989, in a small theater in San Diego. She is awesome. Puts on a hell of a show. Took my then 19-year-old daughter and we had a blast!

[@leerimmer6329]

Too good darl!! 30 years and still going strong 🎉love ya guts Lee xx

[@peterf7311]

back again... love your music

[@nerissaharris2474]

Had every track of her....her music spoke to us women...wether your straight or not....feelings are the same...her words could hit that target Everytime....love you Melissa

[@maryheadley4853]

Melissa!!! The most explosive, passionate performer I have ever heard in my life, she mesmerized me from the beginning! I fell in love with her the first time I heard her sing and am more in love with her today.

[@Alfimops]

I saw Melissa 1997 in New York in a Disco Some where downtown where she performed like that: one woman. One guitar. Audience going MAD! It was fabulous!

[@lb128f]

No wonder I've been a fan for 26 years...you are an amazing artist!

[@teresatyndall3781]

Melissa is pure talent: she doesn't need backup dancers or singers, a boy band dancing across the stage, neon flashing lights or video behind her- just her, her guitar, skill, passion and ability to connect with the audience!

[@LovinMyBeast]

God love her , i could watch her play guitar for hour

[@davidhackett7106]

Four things: 1. I heard a lot of ELO's Fire on High in this. 2. How did her guitar not spontaneously combust? 3. This was the best seven-minute ass kicking I ever had. 4. Due to said ass kicking, please, somebody bring me some water.

[@monimonicamo9787]

Melissa!!!😊❤❤❤👏....some water from Bucharest,2019,November!

[@marthad5713]

Saw her the other night in Falmouth MA @ Melody Tent! It was so freaking awesome!! Love Bailey too! ❣️🎸🎤🥁🌈

[@MrPete1966]

Worked at Melissa's Melbourne, Australia, record company back in the day. MAN was this song - and the album - huge!

[@louisrago1635]

THIS ALBUM BLEW THE DOORS OFF ANY OF HER WORK

[@viccrosscountry5745]

louis rago Her debut album slammed the rock world!!!

[@RudyWinter58]

i have loved her for about 30 years. When the LP came out with songs like this and "like the way i do" It's part of my second and last spring that we really rocked out on those songs back then. When I see this video now, after such a long time, I know that the term rhythm guitar is being redefined here. It's amazing how she rocks out alone, just with her guitar. German: Ich liebe sie seit ca. 30 Jahren. Als die LP erschien mit songs wie dieser und "like the way i do" Es gehört zu meinem zweiten und letzten Frühling, das wir damals auf dies Songs richtig abgerockt sind. Wenn ich nun, nach so langer Zeit, dieses Video sehe, weiß ich das hier der Begriff Rhythmus Gitarre neu deffiniert wird. Es ist begeisternd, wie sie alleine, nur mit ihrer Gitarre abrockt.

[@victorlavoie9328]

Can you imagine being that awesome?

[@prettykiray]

she's sooo damn cute when she smiles!!!!

[@bcbudGstatus]

but tonight the sweet devil, sweet devil got my SOUL

[@fradascanio8888]

Incredible voice and song.

[@shirelleharris3466]

Yessss Melissa Etheridge is Awesome 👍👍👍👍. One woman. One guitar 🎸Pure Raw talent ❤️❤️💋💋

[@bettinascheschonka27568]

Damit meine neuen Freunde alle mitkriegen, wie gut die ist. Tolle Musikerin 👍🍀

[@Yes.I.Am346]

NYC SHOW can't come soon enough! 2022

[@brantgraham9085]

One of the best female singer's of all time period.

[@doitdiddy]

She is completely Energized!! WTG Melisa

[@pwrrpw319]

OH MY GOD !!!! Melissa you devil you !!!! , you made it damn near impossible for me too play along with you ! , Kudos ! I'm not worthy !!! etc etc etc!, been playing your fabulous song for decades, but just found this masterpiece live version, that I don't think that even after ten million listens, I still wouldn't be able too keep up ! LOL! , cheers n thanks , Paul from Australia :).

[@ritaellis243]

I love Melissa I've seen it ten times been listening to her since 86

[@dellafaille]

lol its the first time i saw one of her videos first i taught she was another amature singer, but Dang! that girl has some fire in her voice and way of playing!

[@chezhozay]

Saw her in a 300 seater in Texas about 1989. She blew the roof off (just her, bass, drums) and made me a believer, forever. It's nice to see her still rockin' it many years later in much the same fashion. You are aging well ME, and STILL rockin' the stank out of it!! Man......

[@jamiem7485]

Pipe Line melted together

[@chrisunity]

This is the best!! Yes, just all Melissa and her passion, WOW

[@chrisw455]

One of the best betrayal songs ever written.

[@ausendundeinenacht1]

I remember listening to this song of hers when I was in my Mid Twenties...in Germany,hannover, was sitting at a little river, as always..being the Loner...listening to meliss a on what then called a walkman... and I just got up and DANCED It was beautifully ELEXTRIFYING anyway wished I was twenty AGAIN

[@shellissanctuary7522]

Omg I'm this old and proud!💯

[@louisenesselaar606]

Melissa is my kind of lady. The girl can Rock like nobody else.