The Lemonheads - Big Gay Heart + interview (live on Conan)

"people wanna know why you cut your hair"

[@ktc67hb]

evan dando should have been a much bigger star. demons kept that from happening but he had pretty big balls to put out a song like this in 93. his voice and his lyrics were amazing on many songs.

[@patrick4662]

I agree. One of the more underrated American songwriters of the late 20th century. People mostly know a couple hits and the famous covers the band did…. But he has a catalogue of hundreds of quality songs

[@balthasardenner5216]

Appreciate what a big deal it was to play a song like this on national TV in 93/94. If they had to change one lyric to do that it was worth it. I can only imagine it really meant something to some people out there to see this when it happened. And he didn't try to explain the song in the interview to make sure everyone knew he wasn't really gay.

[@jonnytacoma]

Yes u are so correct..he is so secure and comfortable with himself..a beautiful brother..inside and out

[@Lemonhead86]

This song meant so much to me as a teenager. Having a song like this and coming from your favorite band? Words can't describe it.

[@skullduggery3377]

dando's cool. i'm glad he's still around.

[@jamesbowers7343]

Yeah he was into the H really bad for a while, he must have really good genes

[@DURecords]

Finally met him and he is awesome guy.

[@christianreyes9778]

Evan was a brave guy show his feeling i dont care who you are big❤

[@yourface8698]

I wish new bands could be as good as the Lemonheads

[@jamiewoodard4293]

Listen to Bugg

[@pulphope]

Theyd been playing for around 8 years by this point to be fair

[@louiscampos9606]

Check out my music 🎶

[@wiishopwednesdayrecords2959]

@@jamiewoodard4293 they have one album

[@wiishopwednesdayrecords2959]

EXACTLLLY

[@TheSeedOfChange]

I totally still have this on VHS. I used to watch it over and over. Swoon.

[@devonnewest7990]

know how u feel... omg kills me every time.

[@valleygirltotallyforsure]

He still makes me feel that way....

[@TheSeedOfChange]

@@valleygirltotallyforsure Now that I'm old and have married and divorced an addict, I'm pretty turned off by the drug use. But as a fantasy, he's still pretty swoon-worthy.

[@andeegreen]

Where the hell did music go?! I fell in love with Evan / lemonheads at 16 in 1991 and still need to come listen on my own every so often. I have plugs in my ears and can’t hear my wife or little son... but I can hear Evan!!!! Hell yeah! Fuck covid19, can’t wait for Evan to come play live again. So so great, but I know that if you’re reading this , then you already know 👌

[@Starwa_74]

Evan is real. Such great songs, authenticity and feeling. He didn't give a shit about the record deals and the dollars, that's what made him so great. Hope I get to see him live someday

[@Westernerd1]

Saw these guys at the Vogue in Indy January 2012. They play loud. Peace and tolerance today on this Sabbath...

[@jonnytacoma]

I saw them live myself as well..and funny thing..they played some Sabbath..

[@donnal.carlkuchinski1394]

I was there!!! They were great!

[@sarahtooldtocare8561]

I love this song it was one of the first songs that meant something to me...

[@osgoodeian]

The things you gotta do to play a song on network television!

[@sarcasmo57]

You have to duck sicks.

[@glowskullsmedia1499]

the awesome of evan dando

[@vonclohk507]

I remember exactly back when Evan cut his hair. I had so much faith he was going to surprise me and fire up a record like the old punker stuff. It wasn't to be the case. He played in D.C. the next day after this and someone asked him why he cut his hair and he just said "Because I don't want to be Evan Dando anymore."

[@theart8039]

saw him in London..amazing...wish he'd do a colab with Neil Young before it's too late

[@vincenzo6162]

Alright guys the new anthem is here. I don’t need you to “duck my sick” to help me feel good about myself

[@damianandres]

Banda favorita! Saludos desde Monte Grande, Argentina!

[@Fiachraraven]

Evan once more not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve - classy guy.

[@JeffSchmitz]

The best .

[@ttidforever7416]

Evan looks terrified and high as fuck here. Still glorious, and for me this song made me become an even bigger advocate for gays at a time and at a school where it wasn't accepted. Thanks for this!

[@jonnytacoma]

To me he looks so comfortable but yes he looks high!!

[@spaceengineer1452]

He looks comfortable and relaxed.

[@patrick4662]

This is one of the few times I think he doesn’t look like that at all.

[@TheHilikus89]

He was so hot 💕💕

[@sharifsalem]

Still is

[@MrMastrsushi]

@@sharifsalem …….no lol

[@devonnewest7990]

I'd pay money to be that microphone.

[@angelikkax6353]

LoL!

[@jeaniesmith8209]

Right?

[@denverjsmith]

big gay hard

[@sarcasmo57]

Style!

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

If the world was more like Evan Dando...it would be a swell place to be. As it is, it's a bit grim. Come back to the five and dine Evan Dando.

[@neosoulchick76]

I remember seein dis!! cool.:):)

[@osgoodeian]

"Duck my sick"??

[@Heidimae1123]

How else do you say suck my dick on national television?

[@stellajayne]

Loads of petty bullshit about the lyric change. less recognition that it was a big, brave song at the time and remains a bold and beautiful statement now. xx

[@Isaiah558thru11]

stellajayne I thought Conan seemed uncomfortable about the subject matter of the song, so that's why he made a big deal about Evan's hair. I think some people forget how homophobic that era was.

[@nicolerizzo1314]

Exactly, this was still a pretty bold statement at that time. They could have just played another song, like I dunno, a single off the album. But they chose to do this one for a reason, it seems to me.

[@jonnytacoma]

@@nicolerizzo1314 the reason is that its an incredible pop song .forget the lyrics for a minute..the hook into the chorus is simple but gorgeous

[@leticianischang]

Great post.Cheers

[@therollingbeachfloyd645]

Sick my duck!

[@joanjettboy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@spiritfoodstamp]

Evan = chillll

[@shelleyinthecity]

It's Evan's song. He can do whatever he wants with it. He wrote it, he can change around the lyrics all he wants.

[@70mjc]

shelleyinthecity he changed because network made him

[@sharifsalem]

@@70mjc of course, it’s x rated

[@jonnytacoma]

Yes of course he can!

[@johnr188]

Brilliant. 'Duck my sick' though?

[@patrick4662]

You can’t say suck my dick on network television. Not then and not now.

[@petrinurmi8307]

"I don't need you to duck my sick"? 😂

[@flowerdoodle2438]

What’s w the screen behind them

[@RajHK8]

The Hemonleads

[@CruceEntertainment]

I don’t need you to duck my sick

[@k.t.5405]

"people wanna know why you cut your hair" .... April 9, 1994

[@leinad2247]

Why can't you look after yourself.. Fck nzs! LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH

[@mahzanisa5214]

Duck my sicks .. 😄

[@craigmcdonagh1]

ahaaaaa

[@Wilcofan425]

is that John Strohm?

[@mulio7167]

Yep that's John Strohm playing guitar/sitting next to Evan

[@josephmitchell740]

Duck my sick....

[@whatevershebrings]

Where's Sneaky Pete Kleinow when ya need him?

[@rontallon4856]

Haha duck my sick

[@kidpoker9408]

what does duck my sick mean lol

[@joechurch7]

Kid Poker The original lyric he was not able to say on network TV just switch the S and the D and you’ll have the original lyric

[@leticianischang]

coca-cola speed from Brisbane

[@valleygirltotallyforsure]

Huh?

[@manillascissor]

Cringe interview energy, but love the band

[@spaceengineer1452]

Duck my sick.

[@therollingbeachfloyd645]

It's a shame about gay

[@timstein9779]

Evan Dondo isn’t gay.

[@donkeywhistler]

@@timstein9779 talk about missing the joke

[@jonnytacoma]

Well said

[@jonnytacoma]

That was an even better album

[@madzen112]

He looks so good he could've been a soccerplayer

[@crapple009]

No, it isn't.

[@johnnysmith1150]

Real musicians not like today's craps.

[@jonnytacoma]

Bla bla. Plenty of good musicians today too

[@jophpe3024]

I'd be cross if someone changes my paintings unless the guy offers me a lotta of money. I can use that for my children and grandchildren.

Big Gay Fart.

[@Jofph]

It would be like if Lou Reed changed the song 'Heroin' into 'Aspirine'. As to change it deliberately into something more acceptebale for the general public.Or 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds' into 'Mary in the sky, etc'...Writers/People who do that don't take their audience seriously. As if the public is stupid..Me as a (song)writer would never ever do that. Unless they offer me a few million dollars, I'll think about it, for my children.

[@sharifsalem]

Bull

[@jonnytacoma]

Yeah yeah yeah

[@timothylewis2450]

If he hadn’t changed the lyrics, they wouldn’t have been able to play the song and a lot of people who needed to hear it wouldn’t have.

[@butterf1sh]

Death or glory huh? Bore off

[@Jofph]

Advise for any artist. Do not compromise unless they offer you millions of dollars, no worries anymore about paying the rent. Duck my sick. hilarious. Fuck my prick...Wear my wig....make it big...LOL

[@Jofph]

Kinda hypocrite for any writer to change the original phrase into something more acceptable. This must be a joke singing: Duck my sick...Wouldn't expect that from Evan Dando, compromising to get the record sold and being on TV.???

[@jeaniesmith8209]

Mrs Robinson

[@balthasardenner5216]

Maybe they felt that showing support for gay people on national TV at a time when that was not easy or popular was worth a minor lyric change. Priorities.

[@jonnytacoma]

He had to change it dick weed..and he chose so well!

[@jonnytacoma]

@@balthasardenner5216 totally agree..you need to pick your battles carefully..its more about the whole picture in the end..the war

[@stevecox7075]

Conan is a bit of a jerk, isn't he?

[@jonnytacoma]

Not at all.

[@yorkiemm]

What a mess.

[@osgoodeian]

"Duck my sick"??

[@Wood-inthe-Hood]

Lol duck my sick