November 2021. A live version, recorded at the 1992 Reading Festival in Reading, England on August 30, 1992, appeared on the live CD and DVD release Live at Reading in November 2009. Personnel Kurt Cobain – lead vocals, guitar Krist Novoselic – bass Dave Grohl – drums, backing vocals Butch Vig – recording and mixing engineer, producer Cover versions Country musician Sturgill Simpson covered "In Bloom" as a country song on his 2016 album A Sailor's Guide to Earth, while Lil Nas X interpolated it for his 2019 song "Panini" (which was approved by Frances Bean Cobain). References Sources Classic Albums—Nirvana: Nevermind [DVD]. Isis Productions, 2004. Azerrad, Michael. Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana. Doubleday, 1994. Berkenstadt, Jim; Cross, Charles. Classic Rock Albums: Nevermind. Schirmer, 1998. Cross, Charles R. Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain. Hyperion, 2001. External links "In Bloom" on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time "In Bloom" song review at AllMusic "Grunge Music In Bloom: Musical Analysis of Nirvana's Hit" 1990 songs 1992 singles DGC Records singles Nirvana (band) songs Song recordings produced by Butch Vig Songs written by Kurt Cobain Black-and-white music videos Music videos directed by Kevin Kerslake Songs about music Sturgill Simpson songs