Blind Melon Change Acoustic

[Yustin420]

i get goosebumps every time i hear this song.. no matter how many times i hear it

[lev0n3241968]

@deadheadloser, so very right. Jerry- a legend in his own time.

[Vertigo2903]

when life is hard you have to change

[meatpuppetsucd]

this is my fav version. the vocals kill me

[Tysblueax]

One hit wonder my ass

[melonhead359]

Very cool recording. Wish it was better quality.

[mintclassic]

Am I completely mad, or are they playing in some sort of very tiny room?

[justinman114]

this version is even better than the album. so pure.

[lordblader29]

i love the duct tape on his shoe........

[TheSammyKa]

Shannon Hoon was just too good for this world.

[lev0n3241968]

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.

[deadheadlooser]

@lev0n3241968 Ironic that Jerry Garcia passed in 1995, too- a man that toured for 30 straight years and brought joy and love to all. Only the good die young....

[melonhead34]

Dude had a good time the short time he was on this earth. "better to burn out than fade away" :)

[dandanhead]

i don't they will ever understand how special they all were! not just shannon, every single one of them! <3 <3 !

[diRTyNeEcH]

13 people should go pop a bunch of sleeping pills... and go for a drive in their vehicle...

[dusty4007]

awsome song i love listening to this song R.I.P

[newrealization12]

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.

[stellazachary]

:)

[MrEPH80]

Simply....beautiful, dedicated to Deb where ever you are.x

[diRTyNeEcH]

you can tell they were all brothers

[HydroSkunk716]

13 ppl should be brutally raped, forced to eat dog shit and violently have their faces ripped from their skulls

[HaloOfIgnorance]

Kurt Cobain and Shanon Hoon, too of the people I soo disparately wish I could have been alive to have met. Sure, there's soo many great bands, from the 80's, 90's and even some from today that id like to meet, but Kurt And Shannon are my top two.. Glad they left music behind, without them id be lost.. Hate today's music, other then a few bands.. Well, thats my 2 cent's. Good Song =)

[mmcstay23]

His voice is so natural....effortless. What a waste.

[Sarahon06]

Takes me back. :)

[ledzepplingood]

13 people have never lived

[Surlyllama]

This is one of the finest things on YouTube. Nice window treatments.

[TheHurley123456]

hey look at him ill never live that way.... thats oook couldnt anywayyyyyyy! magic

[heyfriend631]

to see it like this is,,,such a great crew

[joannvaillette]

Rest easy Shannon <3 <3 <3

[tesaga119]

Yea Play it Shannon! :')

[Shannonhoonisgod]

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

[Edvollrath]

I love this song helps me through lifes bullshit

[1986weir]

@Edvollrath Your right on with that!!! Very intense,Shannon was awesome in relating deep feelings....When I'm really down,this keeps me enlightened,which keeps me sane!!!

[toolsob]

i miss you shannon! your music is crazy awsome!!

[Thoughtank22]

I was fortunate enough to catch Blind Melon in Hawaii. It was right before he passed. I'm lucky. Nico Blue Hoon is following in his steps, watch out for her. She can belt them out like Janis Joplin back in the day.

[antifolkhero]

Balalaika solo!

[rteez79]

the best

[bassdeadhead]

give it up for mississippi musicians!!

[Rige42]

Every now and then I stumble on a incredible youtube find. This is one of those times. Great upload!

[crazygreg77]

why WHY can it not still be like this world? WHY why can't we allsmoke pot hold hands and all love one another? AND WHY, WHYDID YOU HAVE TO DIE SHANNON?

[newrealization12]

@crazygreg77 I'll never know why shannon died but I don't know of any reason that is keeping us from doing those things.

[XxXNepTunesXxX]

R.I.P SHANNON HOON WE ALL MISS YOU GREATLY BUT IM SO HAPPY YOU LEFT US A CATALOG OF GRT MUSIC

[crimsonjunk]

Can someone post the lyrics for this version been looking forever.

[namey420]

@crimsonjunk you'd be better getting them for the one on the album shannon always chages lyrics here and there on every live song

[SmokeHashSpendCash]

I know we can't all stay here forever

So I want to write my words on the face of today and they'll paint it

[77superd]

Seriously does any one have the bass tab 4 this if u do PLEASE tell me. RIP SHANNON IT JUST INSN'T THE SAME WITH OUT U

[newrealization12]

@maniam71 I seriously love every blind melon song from no rain to everyday. The band had passion and soul. The ripped away version was a genious and fresh remake of an already great song. If I hadn't heard no rain on the radio I probably would have never discovered this amazing band that I now listen to on a daily basis. But just based on that song I knew I was onto something.

[newrealization12]

@bungoose you have no soul. Your just afraid to change.

[maniam71]

the No Rain that was on radio sucked balls.. no rain ripped away is so much better..

[Clion901]

Happy B-day Shannon:)

[schimmelvp45]

Happy Birthday Hooner!! We are celebrating in Dayton for YOU

[staphinfection]

Shannon Hoon = Janis Joplin in a man's body.... Similar singing style, similar voice..... unfortunately similar tragic death too. Too young.

[rbaars03]

A song to live by. Don't be afraid to change.

[makingitcount79]

Shannon's lyrics "I wanna write my words on the face of today, 'and then they'll paint it'" are forever famous, and even inscribed on his grave...however I've noticed that in some versions, including this one, he sings "before they paint it"....does anyone know the reason for the sometimes change of lyrics right there? I only ask because "and then they'll paint it" and "before they paint it" have 2 total different meanings...just curious....

[luke200202]

ive just found this band thanx to the avett bros ,,didnt get this in the uk ,,worst thing is also just found out about shannon hoon ...kind of bitter sweet for me ..r.i.p mate .wish id found you earlier ...im off to shops for back catalogue,,,,..can someone tell me how he died ..peace out

[eminemluver888]

@luke200202 haroin overdose, his band mates found him in the tour bus

[vulchin123]

@eminemluver888 it was coke, not heroin

[eminemluver888]

@vulchin123 oh i knew it was one i wasent sure

[nugs4all]

@luke200202 his demons got the best of him, he overdosed. Shannon RIP

[MyMorningPants]

Thank you. 

[LEllerbeck]

miss you Shannon RIP

[Turtlemama76]

12 dislikes....those people have no soul

[kristinfolz]

Nice Job!

[Wildbillyjack2001]

an amazing voice gone to soon!!

[Dreeinthestarrynight]

This is my favorite song. Lyrics are gorgeous. I miss Shannon!

[purplepineberry]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[newrealization12]

Dude stop spamming this video!!

[kozmicblues14]

Shannon Pins up his Hair exactly the same why I do when my hair is doing what I want it to or if I ust wnat it out of my face. Shannon had beautiful hair and a beautiful. Basically he was Just Beautiful from the inside out:) R.I.P SHANNON.

[howardb42006]

because they know what life should be and it breaks their heart.....

[massivebig1]

my dad loves this band i grew up listening to them. why do great people have to die?

[shadycoyote]

This video makes you really wish you knew Shannon personally. At the very least, his voice touches the hearts of millions. I hope he's on a ride greater than life.

[newrealization12]

Only other person I know of that sings with that kind of soul is janis joplin.

[kozmicblues14]

@newrealization12 I love Janis and Shannon to death! I bet they are in heaven singing together:)

[kozmicblues14]

i ADORE SHANNON HOON AND HIS MUSIC! It's too bad he died a little bit before I was born I wish I could have meant him or something:(

[syrous23]

love every second u have on earth

[GodBurger]

When life gets hard for me, I take to seeing how much coke can actually fit in 0.5cc of water, like when does it become saturated. then shoot one after the other in the back of the bus. You talk about change. its like the difference between life and death.

[gregmote1]

@GodBurger Is that what led to his OD in New Orleans?  The way you describe it?

[mattrleon]

GAY!!!!!!!

[GodBurger]

@mattrleon You're a pretty good writer, chese dick.

[kozmicblues14]

@mattrleon um what are you calling "GAY"? IT SURE AS HELL ISNT THIS BAND OR SONG!

[Butown]

who does some dislike this, whats not to like. good is good

[namey420]

i life cut too short but left behind one of greatest songs ever written i love all their songs but this one just stands miles above any other song they did

[GodBurger]

the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

[MrRcogan]

jagerlover i think its one of willy Wonkers rooms it looks too small.......

[TheMusicluv1]

Check out "Chillin" by Five Wheel Soul

[4rescue]

Amazing song... STILL to this day a favorite of mine, Holy Man was SICK too... the Grundge Era was ONE of a kind and truly legen....wait for it........ DARY!!!!! I'm so glad I was a teenager back then, I would kill myself if I was a teen now with all the GARBAGE that passes for music right now. Fall Out boy-band, Armor for Sleep, insert generic pop-rock band here. At least we have the White Stripes the Black Keys and guys liek Ray Lamontagne to keep music alive cause otherwise we'd be SCREWED.

[tele757]

@4rescueblack keys do nothing for me, there is no soul there for me....i saw blind melon and the new singer did justice, the whole performance was amazing

[LydonLovesButter]

I am breathless.

[jagerlover29]

Am I the only who keeps looking at the video thinking about the low ceiling half floor in Being John Malkovich? Love them.....

[indika00871]

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 )

[vinWo316]

i love this song so much!

RIP Shannon Hoon!

[newrealization12]

Enough to make ya melt..

[VicaCOBHC]

... I grew up on this stuff.

We love you!! RIP Shannon Hoon!

[centerforce2]

Really blows how this band was a one hit wonder. Their entire catalog of music was great. It's just too bad people only remembered them for "No Rain."

[tylertheguitardude]

@centerforce2 atleast some people remember them at all

[tallicdeth]

@centerforce2 I first had this album in 1994, and then I heard Shannon Hoon died, and I sold this album a few years later, and I'm just now rediscovering it...it's truly a solid album...

[darkswim14]

@tallicdeth All three of there albums were "solid" gold!! every song they wrote was beautiful!!!!

[MrAmarcial]

@centerforce2 - i remember them for all there songs.

[cvick4200]

@centerforce2 one hit wonder? In who's eyes? yours?

[centerforce2]

@cvick4200 Ummm...no. That's why I said I enjoy ALL of their music. They were on VH1's list of one hit wonders.

A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success.

[AuroraBlue76]

@centerforce2 What really blows is that there are people out there, like you, that really seem to think that Blind Melon was a 'one hit wonder'. Anyone that truly loves music looks past a band only having one song playing on the local Top 40 station. The Grateful Dead have, what (?) two songs that you EVER hear on the radio? Yet thousands of people followed them to the ends of the earth to see them play. Just because some people only remember 'No Rain' doesn't mean that everyone does too.

[centerforce2]

@AuroraBlue76 "A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success." By definition the band is a one hit wonder. That's all I was saying.

[102rancid]

@centerforce2 what about change?

[BallinKermit]

@centerforce2

was.. thought of as a one hit wonder by a few folks.. not all.. And Blind Melon was by no means a one hit wonder group. Not that you are saying they are, just clearing up your wording.

[JohnLawrenceCobraKai]

@BallinKermit His wording was quite clear until you clouded it.

[AndersonWigwam]

@centerforce2 I feel the same way. Strangely though, growing up listening to Blind Melon I never thought of them as a one hit wonder. Even back then. I mean, I liked "No Rain" when it came out, but I loved every other song on the album too. When Soup was released I fell in love again the first time I heard "Galaxie" on the radio. At the time, my local Alt. rock station, WRZX X103 in Indianapolis, played tons of Blind Melon everyday. God... those days were the best.

[Thoughtank22]

@AndersonWigwam It's not a one hit wonder when every song is amazing. They're under-rated, but I won't complain about that. I agree with you 100%., all the music is top notch. If you never heard about it, check out Letters From a Porcupine.

[oendelcba]

Thank'd you tube'd!

[ushiuni82]

God it gives me shivers

[theosclay]

They'll all look at me and say.. "I'll never live that way"..well, thats okay, you couldn't anyway!!

[csvopt]

great cover too:

watch?v=JpLmCwwnTrY

[jhoncab152]

yes

[Bresciani27]

This song gives me goosebumps.

[Raiderfn31]

This song should be required listening for all of humankind.

[BlindMelon1993]

EVERY HUMAN BEING SHOULD WATCH AND TAKE IT IN

[jacksonrussell1]

RIP Shannon, you were the most inspiring of all musicians that ever lived.

[lau1irie]

irremplazable shannon! vamos a ver q onda este cantante q tienen ahora cuando vengan para argentina.. ya falta poco.. igual q nostalgia!!! me hubiera encantado ver a shannon la puta madre!! =(

[lostsucks29]

whatever......i saw them play in newport....dont know what else to say

[derekdamned1]

Love this very real and raw look at the tape on shannons shoe I tend to wonder if he could really afford shoes I think he could have but still chose to be humble i think.....

[newrealization12]

@derekdamned1 lol its cause he was a straight up hippie. Why buy new shoes? A little tape will do err.

[bucketdaweed]

10 people need to change.

[MrSmoothDADDYK]

seeing him sing this brings tears to my eyes rest in peace Shannon you were too good for this world

[wadesmith30]

Love the Melon man...! of the best bands ever

[pipedreamband]

"So I'm gonna write my words on the face of today...before they paint it...."

That right there is it. He left us way too soon~

[paulofrota321]

today is my birthday, and that's probably the perfect song for today :)

[jetssuck27]

What 9 asshole's actually said that they dislike this song. It is one of the best songs ever written/performed if you ask me.

[lostsucks29]

didnt he overdose

[eminemluver888]

@lostsucks29 yea he was 28

[melonhead34]

Man, I miss real music! Thanks for the flashback Shannon.....

[telltalemse]

can I live in this video?

[rfranquinho]

9 guys are 10 years old and like bieber..

[cruzn97]

@rfranquinho why do people always half to mension (JB) on ever video no matter what it is.....

[rfranquinho]

@cruzn97 badmouthing justin bieber is like Rick Rolling someone or like a Chuck Norris joke! They always come on all the places! ;)

[DecemberRoland1967]

Shannon ... Had you been wise enough to survive ... Your talent is missed.

[JC593]

god, that nust have been the most chill room of all time

[netforce0]

smoke weed, smokin blunts, rollin joints, lickin cunts

[eliblue159]

when im eighteen im getting a tattoo of a melon in those big black shades and one of those blind people sticks :P

[blindm3lonlov3r]

ohhhh this is just to beautiful to stand. NEW BLIND MELON TATTOO SOOON YAYS!

[susanandlittles1]

beautiful. I remember listening to them when I was in 6th grade. Now I'm 28 GOD! I had a CD of them and I made cassette tapes from a recorder for my friends, and in the summer time the windows were open and the crickets where chirping. So my friends had blind melon tapes with crickets singing in the background :) Silly memory

[djoecarlos]

muito unico shannon hoon ......blind uma banda das melhores

[gobnugget1]

all the good ones die too young, what a shame

[Randall121968]

Shannon was looking a bit rough there. God bless you and rest in peace.

[compost234]

How beautiful, I love the fact it's just it's so casually just in some random room.

[kobescousin23]

What kind of instrument is the guy on the far left playing?

[LucienXavier]

@kobescousin23

I think it's a mandolin.

[patalberg]

Hoon and Joplin would have made an amazing couple.

[umopapisdn1977]

@patalberg amen..

[umopapisdn1977]

Shannon bro... you wrote your words on the face of forever. R I P.

[Motherkuen]

@umopapisdn1977 that he did!!!!!!!!!!! miss you Shannon.

[HankDBDVD]

@umopapisdn1977 yeah man, he truly did. 

[KALKUTRON]

Blind Melon ....shit man wath a fucking great band!!

[waterzac1]

legendary

[ScanDeez]

My favorite shannon hoon hair-do :D

[newrealization12]

@ScanDeez lol he had like a million different ones.

[Xminor79]

no mic needed



[redhotRISPOLIpeppers]

Rest in peace

[LostSinger22]

cocksuckers this sounds awesome

[SanDave101]

<3 always

[Rkballerman]

Unbelievable...Simply Unbelievable!!

[jehu36]

@eleventhsun

I hear ya.... I'm bathing in the past right now.... a much needed bath, to say the least

[anzioanney0789]

haha me too. lol and people who've only heard the radio version are like huh?

[newrealization12]

I love this version.. "But thats okay.. they couldn't anyway!" When I play this song I always sing it that way.

[srdesai]

i miss shannon hoon

[hushtool]

Sick......

[nugs4all]

gotta love how they cleared out a hotel room for this jam, what happened to real music??

[Mariekesone]

"The Voice", is "One of a Kind"...Real voice and emotion, no enhancements!

Oh i Love that mango-lin:-)

[GratefulFloyd24]

i didnt know jared allen was so good on the drums

[AlexanderHamilton201]

this song always makes me cry.

[1980valenzuela]

9 people who do not like .... better keep listening lady gaga

[jeroach100]

played this song at my brother funeral. It was one of his favorits.