no matter where or what stage of life we are in, we still come once to visit these immensely raw and powerful works of art..and we feel safe in here..cheers to all the listeners.
These guys were all very talented.In concerts, their fans always displayed a strong adoration for Shannon and he always reciprocated that same energy. He was a little boy at heart. He would've made an excellent father. 10/21/95- the day the music died.
SHANNON HOON IS AMAZING!!! he is what made/makes blind melon great!! anyone can play an instument, but NOT EVERYONE can sing with such conviction and emotions.
And now 23.. makes me feel a certain way knowing I graduated high school in 95 and less than 2 months into college was the same year. Old, yet blessed..
this song has got me through SO many hard times.... i have a half sleeve tattoo dedicated to blind melon and change goes up the inside of my arm... shannon was such a WONDERFUL talent taken too soon...
I wish I could give him a big bear hug. You wrote your words and we listened, we still are. Nico, if you read this, your dad was a great man, and he sort of helped me shape my life. Have a good life. Great singing by the way.
never seen this version before...thanks!!!! for all of you melon fans out there, try finding their version of candy says...easily one of my favorite melon songs! always glad when i find more of us out here that still love, love, love this music.
Shannon hoon was my dads favorite artist. My dad has since past and everytime I hear this song I think of all the things we went thru and and all the changes we went thru. Great song!
thank heaven for youtube we are able to re-live the Shannon years again. this is raw talent here, no auto tune that so many musicians use these days. one of my fav Shannon clips, thank u for sharing
I hope these videos bring some peace to Shannon's family. He had an amazing, God given gift. It's so sad that drugs destroyed such a beautiful soul. I love Blind Melon. Always have. Always will. RIP Shannon.
This song almost brings tears to my eyes every time I listen. This is a great video, just watched it four times. This has been on the top of my favorite song list since it came out when I was in high school, I'm 35 now. Have always had much love for this band.
God bless Shannon, and moreso the great music and lyrics that he left us with. Raise a drink to the sky, my brothers and sisters...because that is what he would want. Stay positive. Try to make a real change. God bless you all.
Its good to see other people respect this band as much as I do. Gettin the lyrics to this song tattooed on my arm for sure. So when i feel life ain't worth livin I'll always have words of wisdom to make it all worth it
An immensely talented individual, his voice was a gift to him from God and he gave it to us, Shannon rest in peace, gone too soon, but you'll live on through the music you made bro.
God knows how much I love blind melon... Their music has a great influence in my life.. thank you shannon hoon and you have truly written the words in the face of today,, you willl always live in our hearts!
the thing is, is that this is real music. real emotion. real life. the 90's were sad because they were the last decde of "real". we just didnt realize it at the time. now were just lost and caught up in our technology and fighting to survive.
I went to his grave for the first time today. Its strange and beautiful how a person can continue changing people's lives even after death. The words of this song were on his gravestone.
It amazes me that two kids from Indiana can sit there with two acoustic guitars and make something like this. This could be anybody, sitting anywhere. Keep real music alive.
Wow, I had no idea this existed. This band, but esp this song, were a massive influence on my guitar playing in the 90s. No idea how many times I must have played this. I would have loved to have seen this back then but it's better late than never.
this song makes me realize how so many people do need to change but in the end you can only change yourself. unless your as talented as shannon then u can change alot love you shannon and ill play your music until the day i die
brightest flames always burn out the fastest! change and no rain are two fantastic songs that should get more credit than they ever do!!! the only reason i heard of this band was through a mate about 10 years ago! what a band!!!
miss this man dearly ...bless his music soul..never lost nore ever will be forgotten sitting in a flower patch staring up in to the sky dreaming some in heavens space we get to rock the shit outa some git fiddels..if theres a god make a holagram of this 2pac why not this legend..
this reminds me of smokin joints by the camp fire with my high school gf......best song they ever did..one of the best of musics greatest era.....cheers
+Thomas Ihrie yeah wtf happened? Doesn't look like channel operator has been active in 4 years tho so I guess I should probably just take it off my playlist.
Kinda funny watching how much the rest of the band just watch Shannon through the whole performance.....This is a really great clip! kinda raises the mood of the whole room when it's played ....Thanks much for posting!
fender2355..so sorry to hear about your dads passing...he had great taste, Shannon and Blind Melon made wonderful music...this song being one of their best. Im with you: its a great song to reflect on change and to remember those who have left us way to early. Music is amazing that way. Thanks for sharing your story...you take care!
I am 15yrs late but his band members said this was the one song he never ever got sick of singing. You are right he plays it differently every time . I believe it depended on his mood .
Just the word of this song! *_____________* The're so true and so inspiring and beautiful! I admire this band for the fact that they composed a song like this one!!
This Song is Awesome and I've played it over a 1000 times. Over the past year.. For Some reason the video doesn't play right anymore.. is this me or youtube? It doesn't do that on any other videos. Best Version of this song! Thanx
no matter where or what stage of life we are in, we still come once to visit these immensely raw and powerful works of art..and we feel safe in here..cheers to all the listeners.
Amen
That's right
Bithal Rai nicely put. I love it .
Well said, in my opinion this is some of best poetry ever written
You are so right I never get tired of this song
These guys were all very talented.In concerts, their fans always displayed a strong adoration for Shannon and he always reciprocated that same energy. He was a little boy at heart. He would've made an excellent father. 10/21/95- the day the music died.
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Had he stayed clean he would have probably stopped with melon for a few years to be a dad after the soup tour .
SHANNON HOON IS AMAZING!!!
he is what made/makes blind melon great!!
anyone can play an instument, but NOT EVERYONE can sing with such conviction and emotions.
I'm from Brasil. Sorry that my english is so bad. But the voice of this guy is something almost out from this planet.
Beautiful song, Shannon's voice is indescribable, thats how great it is. RiP Shannon Hoon
21 years ago today. We miss you Shannon. Dearly.
Daryl Paul Lockwood Terribly...
Daryl Paul Lockwood 💜
And now 23.. makes me feel a certain way knowing I graduated high school in 95 and less than 2 months into college was the same year. Old, yet blessed..
Now 25 years today. The music feels just as powerful now as it did than.
no computers...no autotune....just music...i love it
The best bands always come off better live and this is the perfect setting for Blind Melon. So good.
The voice of an Angel
this song has got me through SO many hard times.... i have a half sleeve tattoo dedicated to blind melon and change goes up the inside of my arm... shannon was such a WONDERFUL talent taken too soon...
I wish I could give him a big bear hug. You wrote your words and we listened, we still are. Nico, if you read this, your dad was a great man, and he sort of helped me shape my life. Have a good life. Great singing by the way.
never seen this version before...thanks!!!!
for all of you melon fans out there, try finding their version of candy says...easily one of my favorite melon songs!
always glad when i find more of us out here that still love, love, love this music.
My favorite band of all time... shit... need more tunes like this.
Aside from being unbelievably hot - the world has lost such a brilliant man and I cry when I hear this....
How beautiful, I love the fact it's just it's so casually just in some random room.
I luv this song...Rest Well Shannon...
Shannon hoon was my dads favorite artist. My dad has since past and everytime I hear this song I think of all the things we went thru and and all the changes we went thru. Great song!
shannon sings and we all get to feel a little better. he hits me in my gut and takes my breath away. can't help but want to thank the man.
Coolest sound ever! Love you Shannon.
Such a underrated band. They were so great. One of the best bands ever in my book.
Blind Melon is one of the greatest bands of all time to me. This is the first time I've seen this. Amazing.
RIP Shannon. Much Love to you, wherever you roam.
thank heaven for youtube we are able to re-live the Shannon years again. this is raw talent here, no auto tune that so many musicians use these days. one of my fav Shannon clips, thank u for sharing
This is still my fave version of this song … raw & beautiful. “They couldn’t anyway” 💜❤️💜
This makes me weep.
I wish he was still with us.
But I know we can't all stay here forever.
Every now and then I stumble on a incredible youtube find. This is one of those times. Great upload!
man, his voice. there's no one else like it
Janis Joplin would be the only one comparable.
I hope these videos bring some peace to Shannon's family. He had an amazing, God given gift. It's so sad that drugs destroyed such a beautiful soul. I love Blind Melon. Always have. Always will. RIP Shannon.
When i hear this man singing in a live video i just... start to cry :'|
This song almost brings tears to my eyes every time I listen. This is a great video, just watched it four times. This has been on the top of my favorite song list since it came out when I was in high school, I'm 35 now. Have always had much love for this band.
Genius - they were underrated, and troubled
God bless Shannon, and moreso the great music and lyrics that he left us with. Raise a drink to the sky, my brothers and sisters...because that is what he would want. Stay positive. Try to make a real change. God bless you all.
THIS IS TALENT!!!!!!!
This song should be required listening for all of humankind.
Its good to see other people respect this band as much as I do. Gettin the lyrics to this song tattooed on my arm for sure. So when i feel life ain't worth livin I'll always have words of wisdom to make it all worth it
An immensely talented individual, his voice was a gift to him from God and he gave it to us, Shannon rest in peace, gone too soon, but you'll live on through the music you made bro.
This song, in all seriousness, changed my life.
God knows how much I love blind melon... Their music has a great influence in my life.. thank you shannon hoon and you have truly written the words in the face of today,, you willl always live in our hearts!
As good a song as has ever been written. I truly believe that. The perfect song.
This is the real change song, thee best music, live on Blind Melon. No other voice but this.
I listen tis a thousand times over the past decades. Never gets old. should say somethin
Amen!! All 3 of my boys ages 22, 21 and 7 know Blind Melon! Great comment!!!!
One of the best bands of all time. Period.
Shannon and friends look so happy. A snap-shot of happiness.
the thing is, is that this is real music. real emotion. real life. the 90's were sad because they were the last decde of "real". we just didnt realize it at the time. now were just lost and caught up in our technology and fighting to survive.
you've been away for over 20 years now and we miss you terribly
i never get enough of blind melon!!! luved them since the 90's
played this song at my brother funeral. It was one of his favorits.
I still cry to this day over losing him. RIP Shannon. xo
brings shivers up and down my spine...too bad he's gone...favorite song in the world...
Scratched my nose upon a barrette on his head....
LOVE YOU GUYS!
I went to his grave for the first time today. Its strange and beautiful how a person can continue changing people's lives even after death. The words of this song were on his gravestone.
one of the best bands of the 90's period.
It amazes me that two kids from Indiana can sit there with two acoustic guitars and make something like this. This could be anybody, sitting anywhere. Keep real music alive.
This proves they could sound good anywhere
We still go to these excellent musicians to carry on the music
bless your soul bro, miss you!!!!!!!!!
wow this is perfect, shannon was and still is an absolute ledgend.
without a doubt this is the best version of this song.
Taking a fatty bong hit for Shannon! R.I.P!!!!!! I wish we could go back to '94! Your words rocked my soul forever! ; 0 )
The instruments, the voice, the talent!!! Super hot band......
Im from Lafayette Indiana and I have many, many friends that grew up and knew Shannon Hoon. He could have done so much more. R.I.P.
Wow, I had no idea this existed. This band, but esp this song, were a massive influence on my guitar playing in the 90s. No idea how many times I must have played this. I would have loved to have seen this back then but it's better late than never.
this song makes me realize how so many people do need to change but in the end you can only change yourself. unless your as talented as shannon then u can change alot love you shannon and ill play your music until the day i die
i could watch this vid over and over. RIP Shannon
brightest flames always burn out the fastest! change and no rain are two fantastic songs that should get more credit than they ever do!!! the only reason i heard of this band was through a mate about 10 years ago! what a band!!!
i get goosebumps every time i hear this song.. no matter how many times i hear it
17 years ago yesterday. Hate that you're not here anymore. Can't believe we lost you that long ago.
Man, I miss real music! Thanks for the flashback Shannon.....
miss this man dearly ...bless his music soul..never lost nore ever will be forgotten sitting in a flower patch staring up in to the sky dreaming some in heavens space we get to rock the shit outa some git fiddels..if theres a god make a holagram of this 2pac why not this legend..
This is as raw as it gets and it still sounds beautiful
You know we can't all stay here forever, so I'll paint my words on the face of today: Best grad quote I never made.
No song has ever touched me like this song. It has helped me through my lowest points. It has been there for me no matter what.
this reminds me of smokin joints by the camp fire with my high school gf......best song they ever did..one of the best of musics greatest era.....cheers
R.I.P SHANNON HOON WE ALL MISS YOU GREATLY BUT IM SO HAPPY YOU LEFT US A CATALOG OF GRT MUSIC
seeing him sing this brings tears to my eyes rest in peace Shannon you were too good for this world
Simply....beautiful, dedicated to Deb where ever you are.x
lucky dog, bet that was priceless, these guys are so simple, yet so real. need more like em. miss ya shannon....
this is got to be one of the best live versions ever
Dude had a good time the short time he was on this earth. "better to burn out than fade away" :)
I saw this video about a year ago and loved it. Glad I ended up running across it again. RIP Shannon. Sweet mando btw....
When are we going to get a new upload of this!? I don't remember this being this spotty. Such a shame.
+Thomas Ihrie yeah wtf happened?
Doesn't look like channel operator has been active in 4 years tho so I guess I should probably just take it off my playlist.
Thomas Ihrie it's so fucked
clean version on my channel
So spiritual in its nature. Blind Melon and, in particular, Shannon...
Such a Great Video. What a Great Way to Honor Shannon's Memory. Thanks for posting!
LONG LIVE HOON!!!!
Chris Thorn killin it on the mandolin! Great performance!
OMG this is awesome!!!! RIP Shannon!... love!
Kinda funny watching how much the rest of the band just watch Shannon through the whole performance.....This is a really great clip! kinda raises the mood of the whole room when it's played ....Thanks much for posting!
These guys always remind me of grateful dead.. they both have the same spirit behind their music.. it's a shame they didn't hold on..
lafayette? my neighborhood is known as lafayette-winona i consider that an honor enough....one of my favorite songs ever.
fender2355..so sorry to hear about your dads passing...he had great taste, Shannon and Blind Melon made wonderful music...this song being one of their best. Im with you: its a great song to reflect on change and to remember those who have left us way to early. Music is amazing that way. Thanks for sharing your story...you take care!
you know what is so amazing, no matter how many times i hear this song I don't think I have ever heard him sing it the same twice.....
RIP Shannon
I am 15yrs late but his band members said this was the one song he never ever got sick of singing. You are right he plays it differently every time . I believe it depended on his mood .
Thank You So Much For Posting THis... Im a Huge MelonHead and this was the first time I've ever seen this.... Blew me away..
Thanks
RIP SHANNON HOON!
Just the word of this song! *_____________* The're so true and so inspiring and beautiful! I admire this band for the fact that they composed a song like this one!!
This Song is Awesome and I've played it over a 1000 times. Over the past year.. For Some reason the video doesn't play right anymore.. is this me or youtube? It doesn't do that on any other videos. Best Version of this song! Thanx
Seriously, I just had multiple eargasms! no pun intended!
R.I.P Shannon... love this song!
this version is even better than the album. so pure.
Good times, Blind Melon Forever!!!!
I love Between the Buried and Me's cover of this.
Last musician to hook me on happy tunes