Jane's Addiction - Mountain Song (Official Video) 

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Every Jane’s show back in the day was like a gathering of the tribes. The punks, metalheads, skaters, goths, hair metal and glam rockers, the potheads and hippies, college and indie rockers… from industrial fans to new wavers, surfers to hardcores, gays to straights, dopers to the D&D geeks, and everything in between. It was just a glorious mix of every subcultural group of the time…. And it was their music that was the one thing everyone could agree on.

56 yrs old and this song is total badass

This is one of those few bands whose library has truly aged into the finest wine. They sound better than ever.

I'm 62 next month and still think this song kicks ass.

When I was in college, girls who listened to Jane's Addiction were A LOT more fun than the ones who didn't.

Late 80’s and early 90’s was one of the best times for rock music.

COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN!!!!!!!!!!! one of the best opening lines to any rock song from that time.

...and kids this is exactly what a Jane's show looked like when I saw em in '88. As a 20 year old metal head I thought this was like Aerosmith on acid. I saw them at the Metropol in Pittsburgh. Coolest thing was the pit would slow down with the pace of the songs, like everyone was moshing in slow motion. Then it would speed back up as soon as the songs got faster. If you're 20 years old right now as we speak, go find something like this. You'll be 53 years old someday too, and it rocks to have great memories!

'Nothing's Shocking' is one of the most solid and unique rock albums ever.

I still remember my 7th grade english teacher playing this for the class when we asked him what his favorite song was. What a kick ass teacher, right?

The 1980s were bananas. Such a weird, distorted, beautiful and scary time. What a band.

Damn Navarro's guitar sound mixed with Farrell's voice is this band. One of the best guitar/singer combos ever.

Can't believe this song is over 30 years old... I can't believe I'm in my 40's

Before bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam there was Janes Addiction. Ahead on the curve by a long way

Amazing band!! Perry's vocals, Eric's incredible bass lines, Steven's tribal drumming and Dave's playing were something very unique and special at that time. Really, a band that cannot be duplicated! Long live Janes Addiction!

Some music is for the body. Some for the mind. Some for the soul. But Jane's addiction"s music has all three of those dials turned up to ten!

I still remember sitting in the backseat of my friend's car in early '89 when the guy riding shotgun put this tape in. We were metalheads (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer) and I was completely blown away. This one album changed how I looked at music to this day ranks as my all time favorite album. It's absolutely perfect.

Best period of Jane's. They were a fucking sonic juggernaut.

Me and my girlfriend at the time drove four hours to Dallas for Lallpolooza to see Jane's. That was in 1991. My first festival and it's etched in my mind.

ERIC AVERY’S WORK ON A BASS GUITAR IS UNDERRATED

I still remember (1989) being in gym class & walking up to this kid who played. The only stuff he had ever listened to were bands like Quiet Riot, Ratt, Motley Crue, Metallica etc,. I handed him my portable CD player headphones and then got this cheshire cat grin on my face & said listen to this! It was unbelievable watching his facial expression! After about 30 seconds his mind was blown! He looked at me and said what is this?! Mountain Song by Janes Addiction. Ah the good old days!

Perry Farrell was an animal. That hair is awesome, and the vocal solo at the end is sick.

every riff in this song is golden.

I was about 19 yo when I discovered JA, thanks to MTV, the only channel that could show me the world outside my little sleepy Italian village from which I wanted to escape and never return. And I did, getting on a flight to London, where I had the most amazing opportunity to see Perry & Co in a rather small and very sweaty venue in Portobello and managed to be dragged backstage with my friend Debbie, to discover that David Gahan from Depeche Mode was also there with them. I have beautiful photos of that gig. And I loved/ love these guys to the moon and back. And that experience is still so incredibly alive in my memory. One of the most amazing.

55 yrs old and still love this.

im 44 now and i can remember this like yesterday. 1st lollapalooza concert Orlando Fl Janes takes the stage , fan starts climbing the speaker scaffolding, crowds starts chearing him on staff and security yelling at him to get down janes kicks into this song but only the beginning bass riff for about 7-10 minutes while the crowd is going crazy fan is climbing higher and higher cops and fire dept start to go up after him while band is still playing intro bass solo , crowd at this point is going histerical my blotter acid is in full swing dude starts to fall from scaffolding as fire dept grabs him perry Farrell kicks into COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Most freaking awesome concert experience of my life .

In the 90's this was the new spiritual music that brought people together in a positive way. Most 90's shows were amazing. No worries about idiots with emotional issues that wield guns and cry about there phones taken away

Perry is the only guy that can make bike shorts and fishnets look cool.

I was at this show. No surprise for me because I had been following Perry since his previous band Psi Com. And I love how Angelo from Fishbone is up on stage too. In fact, that's how I found out about Jane's Addiction was from Norwood of Fishbone. I had seen Fishbone open up for Camper Van Beethoven at Madame Wong's (I think) in 1984 before Fishbone had released anything. I had no idea who Fishbone was. Hell, nobody did! But I'll never forget about 3 of the guys (probably Chris, Angelo, and ... Walt) came on stage doing head over heels cartwheels which just showed how much energy I was in for. Yeah, they BLEW ME AWAY! I ended getting to know them and then I ended up driving those guys around town to shows for about 4-5 months because none of them owned a car at the time, and I did. I even drove all of them all the way from where they rehearsed at The Fishbowl (Norwood and Fish's big green apartment building off La Cienga Blvd I think) all the way to UC Irvine where a friend of mine was a DJ at the time, DJ'ing as Carlos Marx (Tony Ozuna). It was a crack up as Fishbone took over the building and show. My friend briefly interviewed them but all they wanted to do was play music, and they did! I discovered Funkadelic Maggot Brain that night :-) Anyway, fast forward to what ... 1986, I had known about Psi Com breaking up when I saw Norwood at a show and he tells me Perrys got a new band together and I should check them out. So, I went to the very first Jane's show ever. Looking at google maps just now I think it was the building on the NW corner of Hollywood Blvd and Las Palmas. I just remember the show was located in a building that looked like the one currently at Hollywood n Las Palmas. The show was on the 2nd story above what was at that time a shoe store. And now appears to be a market (me editing this in 2020). Walking up to pay the door girl was topless. Very cool start :-) Anyway, I remember the place was FULL of helium filled balloons across the ceiling and was a damn good show. So much so that I have easily seen Jane's Addiction more than any other band in my life. As for this Mountain Song show, I wish I could see myself in this video. There is only one possible time I might be in this because I was standing on a small table against the back wall where it is very dark. I think at one point I saw my silhouette but ??? I just remember it so absolutely jam packed I saw the table and climbed on top. I'm a tall dude too but it was stifling down below. And those 2 chicks @ 02:06 ... it was like everything froze when they walked in. I remember me and my friend Dave just slack jawed when we saw them ... like WHO ARE THOSE GIRLS?!? They were part of Perry's entourage and they would be at just about every show from then on. Never met them though ... not sure why. I do hope it doesn't sound like I'm bragging or anything. It's just the memories I have as THOSE were the days to roughly quote Classic Girl. Then years later at the 2nd Coachella ever in ... 1999, 2000? Perry was playing so I found the tent he was in an went up to him and asked "Perry, how's it going? Do you remember me?" He looked at me and said "Uh ... your smile looks familiar". I was somewhat shocked as I used to talk to him all-the-time. But then again I had heard and read that he was going to Bali A LOT doing all sorts of drugs so ... who knows. Then again, I was just a hanger on always talking to the musicians but never participating in the music itself so ... maybe that's it. Whatever, he remembered my smile ... I'll take it :-) Thing is, I bet if I saw any of the guys from Fishbone they would all remember me. Especially Angelo or Norwood. Those guys were very cool and cracked me up! Yes ... memories.

Jane's Addiction is one of the most underrated ever...did you see

A truly original band. These guys started a whole scene.

Saw this band when they were opening for love and rockets... They played their set and I was blown away... Met the band later that night in a hotel elevator.... We hung out with the band and met love and rockets,also... A memorable night

It should be mandatory that every upcoming teenager listen to this song and watch the video.

Beyond all the imagery and sonic ferocity, this is a solidly composed, timeless, and beautiful song.

Just bought VIP seating for the Seattle show!! Going w my best friend we first saw them together Dec 9th 1990 in Seattle!! Ready and pumped! Summertime rolls baby ❤

Sitting here in Mexico in quarantine and missing the good days.

Skateboarding to this song in the 80's..... 'Nothing's Shocking' is one of the most solid and unique rock albums ever. Marty! We need to go back!!!

These guys rocked my world almost 30 years ago, and they still do. Now I just ache more afterwards.

Back in the day when snowboarders weren't allowed to ride the lifts in resorts we had to hike many mountains to ride. I had this song on repeat in my head as I hiked my ass up the mountains of Tahoe to rip it up in the backcountry. Then suddenly 1990 and it all changed.

This reminds me of driving around Detroit with my buddy in his Mustang GT drinking Mickys and smoking a left hander listening to this tape over and over. This was the shit back in 88.

Skateboarding to this song in the 80's.....

At 42, I definitely would love to relieve me of the 80s. But then I ask you: How is this possible listening, sounds like that classic Jane's? Surely, if I reach 80 I ll say that this time I listened, danced, freaked my head and enjoyed my 17 years of age. Long live the good old rock 'n roll!

Fuck yeah! So many memories with Janes Addiction and seeing them live in Dallas 1991 at Lalapalooza is a memory my friends and I still will never forget.

The music, the surrealism… while seemingly chaotic, has profound meaning and depth. It’s a manifestation of Perry’s grief and trauma. As you can see in the video everyone is tripping on drugs and going out of their minds. Perry’s physical, violent convulsions are amalgamated with a kind of spiritual ascension that expresses a divine, poetic sound that resonates with so many people. Coming down the mountain is a reference to coming down from being high on heroin, and how difficult that is. In an interview, Perry said that “everybody has their own opinion” and “cash in now, honey” is a tribute to his late mother, who committed suicide when he was a child. Each of us has his or her own opinion if life is worth living or not, and she decided to cash in. It’s so profoundly sad. Perry has sacrificed his pain for the benefit of our own redemption. I’ve never done heroin, or any other hard drugs, but when I listen to this song, Perry takes me with him on that ride and it transcends all the stuff that I’m dealing with… it’s so empowering.

Still one of my favorite, life-changing songs...opened up whole new doors in music.

Nothing's Shocking is one of the best '80s/'90s modern rock albums ever made!

Eric Avery's intro just blows me away. One of my top 5 bass players

Blessed to see them last year in Sydney. Simply Brilliant!!!!

a lot of people say Nirvana put an end to hair metal...for me as soon as I heard this track, I never wanted to listen to Bon Jovi or Skid Row again. It sounded fresh and powerful...still does in 2016.

Still jams after all these years. That is what great music is all about.

This, and Nothing’s Shocking put so many bands that started the Alternative/Grunge movement on the map. INCLUDING Lollapalooza. Jane’s deserves to be in the Hall of Fame!!

I went to the first Lalapalooza when here in Michigan, I believe I was a junior in high school. One of the best concerts ever. 😜💯

My first boyfriend was 11 years older than me - I was 18, he was 29. There were a lot of things wrong with that relationship, but one thing I'll always love him for was his introducing me to Jane's Addiction. They changed my life.

God damn--The shivers i get from the memories from Janes addiction.

Casey Niccoli and Perry Farrell together produced magic . Casey being the Director of the Been Caught Stealing video is a thing of beauty

In 2022 still a mile stone of free expression and a example of musicianship ..Perry and Navarro and that beautiful drum and bass.. absolutely destroyer 🖤

dropping acid, listening to Jane's...watching the popcorn ceiling rotate by the candlelight. The 80's were pretty intense.

This is the first song and video of Jane's Addiction i ever heard and saw and iv'e been a fan ever since.

That dance move at 33 seconds is the coolest thing I've ever seen I think

The most underrated band there will ever be

Marty! We need to go back!!!

Game changer this can never be duplicated again thank god for Janes Addiction!

I've been listening to this song for damn near 35 years, and I'm only now seeing the video for it. Funny how that happens.

Blasted this during some really great moments in my life, the era of music then was incredible. Navarro's solo......

"Nothings Shocking" is the perfect title for this album! the energy just never stops. great song,video & Band.

Jane’s in their prime , killed them all! My all time favorite band!!!!!!

I got to see them in Atlanta! I used to go to all those concerts in the 80's&90's!!!

Perry's voice is extremely nostalgic. Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros were fucking awesome 👌🏻. Wish I had a time machine

Just half-slept on a flight from Buffalo to Charlotte with the entire Nothing's Shocking album screaming though my headphones. Greatness.

Just listening to Jane’s is exhilarating so I can’t imagine what it must have been like to be at their live shows...we need a band with this attitude again!

saw that on canal plus TV in france, 88... bought the tape, one of my fav record ever. huge influence on everyone, period :) thanks guys! i was playing guitar already and Dave's playing was amazing to hear

Marc Ecko’s Getting Up In my heart forever

I'm so grateful for Jane's Addiction. They have many great tracks, but this is in the top 5, for sure. I feel like I know quite a bit about rock music and so I can honestly say I don't think there's another band like them. Matchless. (I'm not saying that because so much of social media uses "Best. Band. Everrrrrr!" these days.) They're abstract, sexy, aggressive, whimsical at times, psychedelic - and put together in a way where I'm left wondering, "I don't know how they put all these things together and pulled it off, but it's sooooo great."

Can't put it into words how amazing this song is

I was at this gig, if my memory serves me correctly, the RHCP's opened for them. I'm at the beginning of the song in the front row. Awesome show and very strange club.

Adrenalina da far scoppiare la testa... I love Jane's Addiction... I 🩵🩵🩵🎸🎸 DAVE.... 💪🎸

TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY ONE.........OH MY GOD.........

This album is over 30 years old. I feel old. Jane's Addiction uber alles.

I've been searching for this song for years, and FINALLY I FOUND IT!

Finally saw JA live last Friday in Glasgow. EPIC!

One of the greats! The only time I would ever sing out loud was inside my motorcycle helmet, and damn if I didn't sing this one every time I was barreling down a mountain.

Listening to this song makes me think of when I was 19 years old. Howard Stern would end its broadcast on KUFO and this song would play and there I am, lying in my bed in my room in my parents house, staring at the ceiling contemplating my existence like some dystopian nightmare...23 years later I wonder where the hell the time went....

One of my mums favourite bands back in the 90's my mum played her music LOUD!!!😂

My friends and I used to listen to this song before mountain biking in the Angeles Crest Forest, and coming down the mountain!

First song I ever heard from Jane's Addiction. Saw them live at some dive in 87 or 88. Fell in love with Eric Avery. Most melodic bassist ever.

This song hit me like a mack truck when I first heard it. Still does.

Goosebumps everytime

Nothing new that I've come across anymore sounds even as close to a amazing as this album still does to this day. I hope these boys realize the fantastic contribution they made towards music.

I went to Spit/Axis in Boston back in 88' to see them live when Nothing Shocking came out. What a night, what a show, what an experience.

I discovered this song on VH1 when they were doing a countdown of the top 100 greatest hard rock songs back in 2008.

I'm in hospice care and I think this song rocks.

My get ready song for Gearing up to go Surfing on a big day

I remember when they played in Tampa in the 80’s I was hooked.... so amazing live!!!

Still beautiful after all this time. Thank you boys.

One of two tracks that always blew the lid off the venue whenever the DJ played them back in the day. Perfect.

Those guitars are SO big. Dave Jerden is a legend.

Proof that Eric Avery is one UNDERRATED bassist!

Wow this really takes me back.......what a time it was........there was nothing like Jane's and there never will be again 🔥♥️🔥

Will always remember listening to this on 4th of July waiting on the fireworks to rain down on me. I was a young adolescent dabbing in hits.