Trouble Me
"Trouble Me" is a song by the American alternative rock group 10,000 Maniacs and the first single from their 1989 album Blind Man's Zoo. The single was co-written by the band's then-lead singer, Natalie Merchant, as dedication to her father, Anthony Merchant. "Trouble Me" charted in both the United States and the United Kingdom, becoming a hit for the band. A live version with lead vocalist Mary Ramsey was also included on their 2016 album Playing Favorites. Background and production "Trouble Me", composed by Dennis Drew and lyricized by Natalie Merchant, was the first released single of the album. The song was written for Merchant's father, Anthony, who was hospitalized at the time. Gospel singer Jevetta Steele provided the background vocals for the song. Merchant said in late 1980s, "The most uplifting song is 'Trouble Me', which seems like the antidote for all the rest of [Blind Man's Zoo]." Music video A music video for "Trouble Me" was produced, containing outdoor scenes. Merchant caught a common cold during the filming. It is included in the VHS release 10,000 Maniacs: Time Capsule, Filmed 1982–1990, later re-released on DVD as 10,000 Maniacs: Time Capsule, Filmed 1982–1993. In the music video, while she