Upchurch "Nutshell" (Alice In Chains)

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  • @user-wb2te9ip9p
    @user-wb2te9ip9p 3 місяці тому +257

    2024 anybody?

  • @danielblaylock5566
    @danielblaylock5566 4 місяці тому +367

    Who's throwing this down in 2024?????¿??

  • @alexpfister8670
    @alexpfister8670 4 місяці тому +56

    2024 anyone?

    • @adamgray5529
      @adamgray5529 17 днів тому +2

      Yea buddy

    • @The3officialdroop
      @The3officialdroop 13 днів тому +1

      Right here with u

    • @DustyRay325
      @DustyRay325 12 днів тому +1

      It’s a Friday morning after bad storms, opened up the shop doors and let it BLARE 🔊🤘🏼

    • @jdh23h
      @jdh23h 11 днів тому

      Boom 💥 fkn dude is the fkn MAN 😎🇺🇸🦾

    • @TheGoldielocks420
      @TheGoldielocks420 9 днів тому

      Heyyyyy-Heyyyy-yaaa 2024

  • @pilarmartinez8163
    @pilarmartinez8163 4 місяці тому +415

    2024...and still listening to this gem👊💯

  • @jesseibarra6063
    @jesseibarra6063 9 місяців тому +863

    2023 anyone still playing this masterpiece???

  • @raychelcaliber4941
    @raychelcaliber4941 2 роки тому +6148

    LEAVING THIS COMMENT ON THIS MASTERPIECE OF A SONG SO THAT EVERYTIME ONE OF YALL LIKES IT, I WILL BE NOTIFIED AND REMINDED TO COME BACK AND LISTEN TO IT ONE MORE TIME

    • @courtneylove7590
      @courtneylove7590 2 роки тому +78

      This is the song that you can put on repeat and just sit back and listen to this masterpiece

    • @rodneyleeboggs4016
      @rodneyleeboggs4016 2 роки тому +47

      Fuck yeah. Turn it up!!!!!

    • @AdventuresofaMystic
      @AdventuresofaMystic 2 роки тому +35

      It’s that time again my friend.

    • @rodneyleeboggs4016
      @rodneyleeboggs4016 2 роки тому +23

      Classic masterpiece at that

    • @matthewmiller6859
      @matthewmiller6859 2 роки тому +36

      imma comment just so you can come back to hear it 😏 I gotchu 🤜🏼🤛🏼

  • @carlh9103
    @carlh9103 4 місяці тому +151

    That tribute at the beginning speaking for us southern folks is such a true statement that ppl forget about grunge music. I was raised in it im 32, all 90s music was such a gift. Were the last of them buddy

    • @lllcageslll7911
      @lllcageslll7911 3 місяці тому +8

      I truly wish I coulda experienced the 80s-90s so bad man.

    • @travismiller1484
      @travismiller1484 2 місяці тому +6

      Nothing to do with the south. Us up north in Indiana grew up on this

    • @carlh9103
      @carlh9103 2 місяці тому +1

      Yall are already implied. I was talking about it being nice for someone to recognize how big it was in our area as well

    • @walshy2116
      @walshy2116 2 місяці тому +1

      So you were 8 when the 90's ended? You even remember it? It was my favorite era that's for sure. I was out singing in bands and drinking and getting wild in the 90's, but I'm a tad older. Either way it was a great era non the less and I
      I'm glad you like it too and got to experience what you did!

    • @noahshipman2056
      @noahshipman2056 2 місяці тому +2

      It's just a backwoods thing my man. I was raised in the country in the Midwest and we also jam out to everything in between.

  • @killakaponegaming114
    @killakaponegaming114 5 місяців тому +147

    I usually hate covers of this song but church did it justice 🥺 💯💯

  • @billbored8277
    @billbored8277 4 роки тому +3079

    I love seeing a younger generation into Alice in Chains.... fuck yea, warms this old heart.

    • @williamflores2079
      @williamflores2079 4 роки тому +99

      14 year old aic fan here

    • @connornoess4143
      @connornoess4143 4 роки тому +66

      I’m 15 just bought a aic shirt🤟🏻

    • @MrPhantom237
      @MrPhantom237 4 роки тому +34

      20 year old fan here. Loved dirt since I was a kid but I’ve been heavily listening for 2 years now.

    • @danielhuellen5149
      @danielhuellen5149 4 роки тому +29

      I love them sci e 14 now 22 always will listen to them

    • @tcmetro2066
      @tcmetro2066 4 роки тому +10

      Yes love you too

  • @jrclarke920
    @jrclarke920 3 роки тому +561

    F**KING AWESOME...........takes some balls to do a cover of one of the best vocalists of all time and you sir absolutely nailed it!!!!

    • @bradwies4036
      @bradwies4036 3 роки тому +19

      I never thought someone could do this song justice as a cover. Boy was I wrong! Brought me chills like the original

    • @lulurodriguez133
      @lulurodriguez133 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah he did!

    • @deliaedgett357
      @deliaedgett357 3 роки тому +2

      #ohfukyeah!

    • @coreywebb662
      @coreywebb662 3 роки тому +5

      Fantastic job! Very well done. Layne would be estatic.

    • @bobbibarb5694
      @bobbibarb5694 3 роки тому +8

      I have said that absolutely NO ONE could replace Layne. You have proven me wrong. Alice in Chains should hire you to be their lead singer. Absolutely incredible! Kudos!

  • @user-pm1po9kd7y
    @user-pm1po9kd7y 2 місяці тому +14

    ❤ ... " The Way that Layne Staley Sang ... GRABBED YOU & MADE YOU LISTEN TO WHAT HE WAS SAYING... ...HE MADE YOU ACTUALLY FEEL THE WORDS..."

  • @user-kc2mw5xd8g
    @user-kc2mw5xd8g 4 місяці тому +46

    2024 anybody?🎉

  • @darcyrosewilson
    @darcyrosewilson 4 роки тому +2679

    When I first heard Ryan sing this song, I was homeless after my children were taken by the state. I didn't have anything left in me to fight but I wasn't ready to give up. Here I am 15 months later, I signed a lease for an apartment for a year with enough room for my children. I still see them three times a week and Im fighting harder than I ever have for them. I managed to keep employment even though I lived in my car for 5 months. Thank you for your help to inspire me through this song and ur music.
    Update: My 6 year old with be back in my custody full time on October 20, 2020. I have been fighting so hard but its so worth the fight. He has been with me 4 days a week.I'm still fighting for the others and it shouldnt be long. Thank you for all the positive comments. I really appreciate all the love and support. For you assholes that said negative comments or said I was a junkie, it was actually because of their father. He was an alcoholic, I had no choice but to leave my children with him while I went to work! DCF was notified that my children were in the care of an alcoholic and they were taken the next day. Its been about 2 years and I'm closer than ever to getting my children back ❤

    • @rachelcosgrove2048
      @rachelcosgrove2048 4 роки тому +59

      Amazing!!! Good momma .... get your babies and never look back!!! Proud of you. Much love... ♡

    • @keriharness2973
      @keriharness2973 4 роки тому +32

      Me too, same situation. Lost my kids to the state and I'm fighting to get them back, and I've been listening to this song over and over. It has helped so much. So I know whatcha mean

    • @bethlewis1307
      @bethlewis1307 4 роки тому +18

      I am going through the same thing. I know exactly how all of you feel. Absolutely loves Upchurch's version of this song ❤

    • @mikecummings5922
      @mikecummings5922 4 роки тому +18

      Darcy Rose Wilson keep fighting, never give up.

    • @tiffanygore1159
      @tiffanygore1159 4 роки тому +14

      I feel u darcy rose wilson i. Fighting the state right now trying to get my babies back keep going strong

  • @jamestabor9800
    @jamestabor9800 2 роки тому +1884

    Used to listen to this song years back when I had nothing, fishing to catch food, struggling all around and now I sit here with a job finally, bills are paid and no more drugs listening to this song with a smile because I pulled through

    • @brodylogsdon9231
      @brodylogsdon9231 2 роки тому +48

      Hell yeah, keep walking that line

    • @fartslappinhonky
      @fartslappinhonky 2 роки тому +35

      God bless you brother

    • @dieselnut2369
      @dieselnut2369 2 роки тому +33

      I know I don't know you but I'm proud of you . Keep knocking down those walls .

    • @rickety_chaos1094
      @rickety_chaos1094 2 роки тому +18

      @@fartslappinhonky congratulations bro keep it up

    • @zkgarage1939
      @zkgarage1939 2 роки тому +11

      Great job man. You where meant to stay here.

  • @karenskaggs
    @karenskaggs 4 місяці тому +45

    Damn!! why is today the first time hearing this?!!! SO IMPRESSED HE KILLED IT!!

  • @shatteredglasstheglassman9625
    @shatteredglasstheglassman9625 5 місяців тому +44

    Sorry I’m a little late to the party.. Upchurch, gotta hand it to you man.. got us veterans tappin our boots n climbing rocks !! Guys like you will keep music Alive !!

    • @TheMacmann17
      @TheMacmann17 4 місяці тому

      I am a vet too and this song just hits differently. Upchurch did it justice.

    • @rustyshakleford1445
      @rustyshakleford1445 2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for being willing to put it all on the line for the rest of us 🇺🇸

    • @Zefrone
      @Zefrone 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your service 👊

  • @ilyanna19
    @ilyanna19 3 роки тому +171

    I'm 48, I cut my teeth on AIC - my all time favorite band - and you've done a fantastic job covering one of the greatest vocalists ever.

    • @mustachedad8393
      @mustachedad8393 2 роки тому +1

      Love the zia u from NM

    • @kristi9101
      @kristi9101 2 роки тому

      I agree 💯

    • @brentvanwie1961
      @brentvanwie1961 2 роки тому +4

      I'm 36 aic was my childhood church has talent

    • @ilyanna19
      @ilyanna19 2 роки тому

      @@mustachedad8393 yup yup

    • @augustblood6810
      @augustblood6810 2 роки тому +1

      Same here, it's a great cover of a song very difficult to match vocally. But also the guitar solo is really good too.

  • @markauman4556
    @markauman4556 2 роки тому +392

    Upchurch I'm a sixty-year-old man and I want to tell you it's nice seeing a young man like you caring on country and rock and roll rock on brother

  • @stevenpattishall8232
    @stevenpattishall8232 4 місяці тому +27

    Damn dude you definitely hit the nail on the head with this one, thanks man it really means so much to hear a southern bro singing this from his own

  • @christina-ix7qs
    @christina-ix7qs 5 місяців тому +16

    Awesome job church. Almost 2024 & still jamming to this❤

  • @jsteeps5966
    @jsteeps5966 2 роки тому +239

    Layne Staley was the definition of a one and only. This song cuts to the bone, and got me through some real dark days in my life. I appreciate your cover, for it is incredible.

    • @SunshinePsalms
      @SunshinePsalms 2 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @weylandemmett7808
      @weylandemmett7808 Рік тому +2

      Yes sir Layne's my idol.

    • @benr7569
      @benr7569 Рік тому +1

      love seeing replies like this :) I'm sure Layne would appreciate

    • @micaelwhite1835
      @micaelwhite1835 Рік тому +2

      This song got me through 2 years of covid-19 isolation God bless

  • @staygold902
    @staygold902 2 роки тому +317

    Big shoes to fill taking on this song. Honestly have a pretty closed mind when it comes to people covering this song but damn Ryan did a good job here

    • @ahhhhhhhaahahahahahahahaha6232
      @ahhhhhhhaahahahahahahahaha6232 2 роки тому +6

      Me too Andrew. I am amazed at how good he did this. I loved Layne, so I don't usually like covers but he nailed it.

    • @Italianboy120
      @Italianboy120 2 роки тому +3

      Aaron Lewis did a pretty good cover of it too, look it up

    • @sammyevans5279
      @sammyevans5279 2 роки тому +5

      Dallas Green does my favorite cover of this song. Layne is my favorite vocalist of all time

    • @benr7569
      @benr7569 2 роки тому +2

      Exactly my feelings

    • @susansoper7688
      @susansoper7688 2 роки тому +1

      Ues he did

  • @chasityyoung815
    @chasityyoung815 5 місяців тому +13

    In memory of Layne Staley! We live on through that beautiful voice! Good stuff Ryan!

  • @joshbrown117
    @joshbrown117 Місяць тому +3

    Upchurch is one of the most talented artists today. Great cover.

  • @travisanderson11
    @travisanderson11 3 роки тому +293

    I had no idea Upchurch was on this level vocally. Beautiful performance

    • @GrayAreaMedia
      @GrayAreaMedia 2 роки тому +4

      Same. Came correct af

    • @andrewthompson3204
      @andrewthompson3204 2 роки тому +1

      Have a like

    • @natemurray311
      @natemurray311 2 роки тому +1

      Damn, I don't get into rap really or hip hop but I can respect this guy. And you got a voice!! Nailed it.

    • @playinwithfirecustoms7954
      @playinwithfirecustoms7954 2 роки тому +2

      If Layne was a southern boy, this is EXACTLY how this song would have originally sounded....

    • @domadami3567
      @domadami3567 2 роки тому

      Check out rooster

  • @easybby0608
    @easybby0608 Рік тому +200

    As a person who loves Layne and Alice In Chains, I also was heavily addicted to heroin and crack cocaine for over 12 years. Today I am 31 years young and am five and half years clean and sober and this young pulls on my heart so much. Upchurch you’re the man brother for recreating this master piece of a song!!!

    • @doniphan72ify
      @doniphan72ify Рік тому +3

      Stay clean my friend!

    • @yahwehrapha987
      @yahwehrapha987 Рік тому +4

      Stay strong. Jesus saves

    • @michaelhowell9990
      @michaelhowell9990 Рік тому +5

      Congratulations uk u give this struggling drug addict hope that you can beat it if you want it bad enough but uk I've spent all my adult life a drug addict and I don't know if I'm meant to do anything else I know that's a bad thing to say

    • @easybby0608
      @easybby0608 Рік тому +2

      @@michaelhowell9990 6 years ago I thought the same thing brother… I know that feeling. But again it has to start with the desire to change champ. It’s cliche but it’s true my man. Sometimes turning to others and asking for help may be the only option left. Prayers sent brother and if no one told you they love you today I will 💪🏻🙏🏻

    • @lindapawlowski8560
      @lindapawlowski8560 Рік тому +3

      God bless. I started out on tabs, moved to herion, then moved to subcu in my legs. Got on methadone worst place to go. Got on suboxone for like 8yrs and detox myself off. Horrible.

  • @loganwhite6173
    @loganwhite6173 2 місяці тому +5

    to this day, still one of my favorite covers of all time

  • @rainman3164
    @rainman3164 28 днів тому +1

    I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a fan of most of your music Ryan, but I’ve never heard somebody come this close to emulating Layne Staley. This is impeccable.

  • @michaelzimmerman8285
    @michaelzimmerman8285 3 роки тому +1559

    I’m a disabled vet and this song reminds me to keep fighting....even when my family thinks there’s nothing wrong with me. My war will never end

    • @off-roadnpew2183
      @off-roadnpew2183 3 роки тому +6

      IED?

    • @johnnybasqez461
      @johnnybasqez461 3 роки тому +42

      Hang in there brother , people who don't even know still care . stay strong and positive !

    • @spetzzx
      @spetzzx 3 роки тому +24

      We feel for you brother man. Sometimes we find along the way that our family isn't who we originally were born with,

    • @EternalGrey420
      @EternalGrey420 3 роки тому +17

      Keep strong brother i promise there's a light at the end of the tunnel it just takes a while to show up thank you for you're service you've done more than the average citizen does today

    • @tiffclemons9197
      @tiffclemons9197 3 роки тому +9

      Amen...Bro!! God Bless n Love!! 💚🙏🙏👉💪

  • @Zaudunyani
    @Zaudunyani 8 місяців тому +177

    It's so hard to cover Alice, but this nails it. The emotion is there in full. A brilliant tribute.

    • @Dacid-mn3ko
      @Dacid-mn3ko 7 місяців тому

      Well I guess

    • @BJAntonio46
      @BJAntonio46 6 місяців тому +6

      yeah with all producers work and auto tune. this is a disappointment to them

    • @Jackzay90
      @Jackzay90 5 місяців тому +1

      @@BJAntonio46 I don't hate people using pitch correction. I hate that there are so many people that somehow can't hear it even when it's aggressive as hell.

    • @michaelfontaine101
      @michaelfontaine101 3 місяці тому +3

      I agree he killed it!!!!!❤

    • @user-jp1jr4os5g
      @user-jp1jr4os5g 2 місяці тому +2

      One of my fav covers

  • @valkynxivilai7651
    @valkynxivilai7651 3 місяці тому +4

    Greatest song ever made. I’m 23 grew up all my life with it. And this songs some up how I’ve felt all my life. And I still have no one to cry too and no place to call home…

  • @michaelzimmerman8285
    @michaelzimmerman8285 4 місяці тому +2

    Upchurch…I don’t know if you read these but you singing this song save my life. I posted a few years ago and the love and support is overwhelming! From a disabled veteran….thank you!

  • @brie6889
    @brie6889 5 років тому +782

    My dad was my best friend. He passed away on May 8, 2010 to an overdose. I was 17. Today, July 16, 2018 would be his 53rd birthday.
    He loved Layne Staley, and I grew up around this music playing constantly: we lived outdoors for the most part; camping, hiking, fishing, etc. His last few years, he lived in a trailer park in Snohomish, WA, and I was away from him mostly because of my mom.
    But when I was with him, we spent so much time around the fire at the river, with our fishing poles in the water, our Mexican buddies lighting up joints, all of us just having a blast. Every time I hear this song I'm instantly brought back to the river, to the bonfires, to a comforting memory of my father holding me closely as a teenager, a kid.
    I really love this.
    Update: 2020 this song still brings me to tears every time ❤️ amazing I've found the community of love in a UA-cam comment section is all the comfort you need sometimes when life gets hard

    • @T_rev208
      @T_rev208 5 років тому +3

      Damn that is badass I live in Idaho and I have been through that area

    • @susansimpson72
      @susansimpson72 5 років тому +7

      Brie X00X very sorry to hear that may you always know he is with you!

    • @brie6889
      @brie6889 5 років тому

      Trevor Schifano I lived in Coeur d'Alene for a couple of years, what part did you live in?

    • @brie6889
      @brie6889 5 років тому +5

      Susan Wiggins - Simpson this is very thoughtful of you, thank you. Gosh this song is beautiful

    • @susansimpson72
      @susansimpson72 5 років тому +20

      Brie X00X no problem I am an addict in recovery, on my 1 year clean was diagnosed with cancer. I been fighting to stay clean 10yrs Nov 2018 and Cancer 9 years October 2018. I unfortunately am terminal stage 4 but medical marijuana giving me the days I have. Love to you 💝

  • @derrickhw
    @derrickhw 2 роки тому +159

    My cousin died of a over dose. He struggled with addiction his whole life and this song always makes me think of him. Miss you Chad!!!

    • @ozmarocker626
      @ozmarocker626 2 роки тому +2

      Chad loves you man more than you ever knew his demons were just too string remember that

    • @sukooze
      @sukooze 2 роки тому +3

      damn, chad is my dads name. struggled with addiction his whole life, been out of jail my whole life. he just went back to serve 12 years. RIP to your friend. im sorry for loss.

    • @johnnygreenjeans4908
      @johnnygreenjeans4908 2 роки тому +3

      I’ve lost all my friends (OD)this past 10 years. Over 15. Including my dad and this song always hits right there. Keep both heads up

    • @MissStacie-XO
      @MissStacie-XO 2 роки тому +3

      ❤️

    • @jakesmith9597
      @jakesmith9597 2 роки тому +1

      Sorry for ur loss

  • @rickp4725
    @rickp4725 2 місяці тому +4

    2024 still loving the talented Mr. Upchurch

  • @jasonschemm-dv1wd
    @jasonschemm-dv1wd 6 місяців тому +5

    I just got chills, I literally just closed my eyes listening to you sing this & felt like I was hearing Layne through your voice. You nailed it, Church. I, for one "would" love to see you do something with AIC someday...
    RIP Layne and Mike

  • @BriannaHarness
    @BriannaHarness Рік тому +364

    5 years later and this is still my go to for the bad days 🖤

    • @AlexBryant-kl6un
      @AlexBryant-kl6un 9 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely. ❤

    • @floorsinbower8612
      @floorsinbower8612 9 місяців тому +4

      Heeyyyyy it's you! Not many people get to make the person who sings their favorite song fall in love with them lol hope all is well with you two

    • @thatgirlintexas9065
      @thatgirlintexas9065 9 місяців тому +4

      My absolute favorite version of this song. @ryanupchurch did it best. I love you Bro. ❤️

    • @wford8987
      @wford8987 9 місяців тому

      Begone thot. Sell your OF elsewhere.

    • @jonnyboy5357
      @jonnyboy5357 8 місяців тому +3

      Fkn ehhh

  • @Not_your_mom1986
    @Not_your_mom1986 Рік тому +189

    I normally hate songs covered by another artist but he absolutely killed this!
    Layne has a crazy vocal range and Church nailed it.

    • @tinamarietaylor3346
      @tinamarietaylor3346 9 місяців тому +2

      Same

    • @whatabouttheearth
      @whatabouttheearth 6 місяців тому +2

      😂 it's fucking autotuned.

    • @Jackzay90
      @Jackzay90 5 місяців тому

      @@whatabouttheearth Instagram filters to make you look like you're hot, pitch correction to make it sound like you can sing...what a time to be alive.

    • @whatabouttheearth
      @whatabouttheearth 5 місяців тому

      @@Jackzay90
      Some people don't play that shit, you should check out Corey Taylors interview absolutely blasting artists who use Pro Tools with auto tune on stage

    • @Jackzay90
      @Jackzay90 5 місяців тому +1

      I know. I don't even hate people using pitch correction. It's used subtly to correct minor intonation issues on virtually every studio recording for decades now. What I hate is there are so many people who somehow don't hear it even when it's aggressive as hell like this. It can be used artistically, but this is an example of it being used to try to make someone who can't sing sound like they can.@@whatabouttheearth

  • @bourbontrollpodcast
    @bourbontrollpodcast 5 місяців тому +8

    My wife left and i don't know how to win her back or even where to start. Just ran across this and it hits hard bro. Thanks for covering one of my favorites so many years ago, still my favorite cover.

    • @dazzdavids1781
      @dazzdavids1781 3 місяці тому +1

      Love you man....I feel what you're going through....even if she don't return the love brother, it will come back to you. Promise

  • @Gamedog82
    @Gamedog82 5 місяців тому +6

    He spoke to your soul, not gonna lie when I seen you did a remake I was like no he don't have the voice for that. Then I listened and said holy shit he nailed it.

  • @mrchrischrischrischr
    @mrchrischrischrischr 2 роки тому +103

    You nailed this, and that's saying a lot. Because Layne Staley could really sing. I never thought anyone could cover this song, but you really did it justice. It was beautiful.

  • @motherofhounds3837
    @motherofhounds3837 Рік тому +295

    This had me bawling. I love AIC so much, especially this song. I have to say, I think Layne would love this tribute. You nailed it Ryan, well fucking done.

    • @markblalockii
      @markblalockii Рік тому +3

      10-4

    • @markblalockii
      @markblalockii Рік тому +2

      I agree with mother of hounds and the others I lilked there response

    • @andrewkrogman6111
      @andrewkrogman6111 11 місяців тому +1

      i couldnt agree more, well said

    • @Ep0nz
      @Ep0nz 11 місяців тому +2

      Upchurch called addicts like layne the lowest of the low. Layne wouldn’t want some half assed cover by someone who thinks like that.

    • @motherofhounds3837
      @motherofhounds3837 11 місяців тому +11

      @@Ep0nz You know what? Addicts are the lowest of the low sometimes. The thing is, they are still people and they can change and they can atone for the things they did wrong. It's really difficult to be the loved one of an addict. Think about Layne's Mom, she found him 2 weeks after he died. Layne systematically set up his life so he could feed his addiction and die on his own terms. That's really selfish too.Layne was a very sick man but I love him to this day and always will. Ryan understands all of this. Seems to me the only person who doesn't understand this, is you.
      I am an addict in long term recovery, I just celebrated 9 years on May 12th. I am still, all these years later, gaining back trust and respect of the people I hurt the most. Nobody thinks as a kid "When I grow up, I want to be a heroin addict". You have no clue what Layne would want. None whatsoever.

  • @macyyraeee
    @macyyraeee 5 місяців тому +5

    The amount of times I cried to you singing this song can’t be counted. It’s my favorite, you, AIC, it’s so deep and my favorite tattoo.
    And yet I fight this battle all alone,
    No one to cry to,
    No place to call home

  • @sharkbeatz313
    @sharkbeatz313 2 місяці тому +1

    Still playing this masterpiece of a cover. Keep killing it Churchman.

  • @partriotsfight5039
    @partriotsfight5039 Рік тому +336

    Holy Shit Ryan, This is hands-down the absolute best cover I’ve ever heard of this song and the best cover of Layne Staley’s voice I’ve ever heard bro. I really hope that Jerry Cantrell has seen this

    • @camilled.mcdonald4139
      @camilled.mcdonald4139 Рік тому +3

      I agree!!!

    • @jessenash33
      @jessenash33 Рік тому +10

      I like it better than the original hands down best cover iv heard

    • @kevincoady5248
      @kevincoady5248 Рік тому +31

      @@jessenash33 alright slow down my dude, better than the original, not close.
      Layne Staley is n was one of true most talented vocalist to walk our planet and while this is great. Auto tune n effects r all over it, Layne sang JoF in like 1 take per song.

    • @scottwoods2621
      @scottwoods2621 Рік тому +4

      Ryan , ty sir !!! 🙏 2022 ...I'm 51 ..had a below the knee amputation on right leg!!! I'm a music 🎶 man !!! I love Alice, Layne was fucking amazing !!! I listen to all of Alice, even through my rehab to learn to walk again with a prosthetic...rip Layne and Mike.......Upchurch u got me through as well ....2022

    • @scottwoods2621
      @scottwoods2621 Рік тому +1

      Very awsome!!!! Awsomw tribute to the whole band 😎🤘

  • @jessicakimberly4613
    @jessicakimberly4613 Рік тому +86

    Layne would probably come up and shake your hand and say thank you. Thank you for keeping real music ALIVE! I'm coming up on my 1 year celebration of recovery from IV Heroin and Fentanyl and this song is what got me through the worst of my detox and mental battle for months after getting clean. I quit cold turkey and vanished from the earth to try and give myself one last chance at freedom and this song kept me pushing.
    Thank you Upchurch. Your cover gives me chills like I just heard it for the first time every single time I listen to it. It's a multiple times a day thing for me now! 🙏😇💯❤️💪

  • @ChristelNunalee-nw9uh
    @ChristelNunalee-nw9uh 9 днів тому +1

    My generation is from the grunge Era of us going to live shows of bands like Alice in Chains Soundgarden etc and Ryan Upchurch blows my mind how perfectly amazing his voice honors Layne Staley
    Jammn 2024🔥🖤🎶🔥

  • @cindypowers1247
    @cindypowers1247 2 місяці тому

    This song hits me so hard for Layne now that he is gone. I’m amazed that anyone could do such a good job covering it. Thanks

  • @joecool495
    @joecool495 5 років тому +232

    wow. This cover hits hard. As a disabled veteran who suffers from PTSD, Anxiety and sever depression these words hold so true. I was never and I mean never an Alice in Chains fan although I knew of their music. This is by far the best cover I have ever heard. I listen to it every day and it just keeps getting better and better. Thank Ryan for keeping it real! As long as you lay down the tracks folks like me will keep on listening.

    • @genewilson6262
      @genewilson6262 5 років тому +1

      🙏

    • @sharonbyrd8625
      @sharonbyrd8625 5 років тому +5

      Yeah, u cannot really replace Layne Staley, but this song, makes me cry.

    • @theogkaleb4150
      @theogkaleb4150 4 роки тому +1

      Hope you’re doing well! Happy Independence Day and God bless you, the South, and America

    • @sarahbushell5347
      @sarahbushell5347 4 роки тому +2

      Wish you all the best as I have bad anxiety and panic attacks since 2010 when all my family started to die one by one

    • @brewskii16
      @brewskii16 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your service!

  • @joshdorsey5022
    @joshdorsey5022 Рік тому +39

    Nobody can sound like Layne Staley but damn, Upchurch sounds so good singing this song too. I think Layne would be proud

    • @nathanbuse2470
      @nathanbuse2470 Рік тому +1

      Most definitely would be church always puts his all into what he loves between this and rooster Layne is smiling in heaven

  • @jasonwhite5790
    @jasonwhite5790 5 місяців тому +3

    Upchurch, your the only guy I know who sings from the heart n hits home in my feelings n so many ways with things that taken place in life, your music has kept me from being a prison bound lifer at times instead I've smoked a hooter and chilled out...lol ..thanks brother...

  • @AlexisChallis-io6fr
    @AlexisChallis-io6fr Місяць тому +1

    This song really hits home. i love the melody and the rustic sounds. thank you upchurch for coming out with this.

  • @realisticprepper8849
    @realisticprepper8849 3 роки тому +2707

    This song, a joint, a full tank of gas and a long dark highway. Perfect

    • @roseary9198
      @roseary9198 3 роки тому +88

      No headlights?

    • @realisticprepper8849
      @realisticprepper8849 3 роки тому +82

      @@roseary9198 low beams 😂

    • @brianminnick4427
      @brianminnick4427 2 роки тому +25

      Hell yeah

    • @joshthomas6923
      @joshthomas6923 2 роки тому +25

      Rain fallen n mud knee deep

    • @hillbillytv3301
      @hillbillytv3301 2 роки тому +64

      Fr cant tell you how many times i just constantly rode around when i was in a bad mood just smoked a blunt listening to this song

  • @derricklewis9099
    @derricklewis9099 3 роки тому +640

    I clicked on this expecting to have a nice chuckle about "someone trying to do this song". Instead I heard someone that really understood it, and payed a legitimate tribute. Nice Moves!!

  • @nancyhart4717
    @nancyhart4717 3 місяці тому +1

    My funeral song Lane Stanley and Upchurch music masterpiece! Thank you both

  • @City924
    @City924 2 місяці тому +1

    Listening for the first time. Does a amazing job on it.

  • @nickc4404
    @nickc4404 3 роки тому +156

    Was and always will be an Alice In Chains fan. Layne Staley was a huge inspiration to me. You absolutely MURDER this song. Can't believe how amazing you sound. Layne would be proud as hell man. INCREDIBLE voice!!!!! I've watched this cover at least 75 times now and still watching it in 2021.

    • @ashleygardner8486
      @ashleygardner8486 3 роки тому +2

      #agree💯💯💯

    • @tacolander_offroad7032
      @tacolander_offroad7032 3 роки тому +2

      Same 👊

    • @Beardedtreeguy
      @Beardedtreeguy 3 роки тому +3

      Amazing how he owns this man

    • @sharonbyrd8625
      @sharonbyrd8625 2 роки тому +2

      Layne was always first, my true love after Layne is Scott Weiland. Sounds strange, but they call to me to play, u know?

    • @fast97z24
      @fast97z24 2 роки тому +2

      I just discovered this and I am BLOWN AWAY. This is on the level of Hurt by Johnny Cash and Simple Man by Shinedown so far as Im concerned with how covers go.

  • @LawnCrew
    @LawnCrew 3 роки тому +1146

    Nutshell is about his heroin addiction. I’m 5 years sober. There is a way out! Never give up.

  • @michellehorton2868
    @michellehorton2868 2 місяці тому +1

    Normally I don’t like when people cover his songs no ones voice can compare but Ryan you did an amazing job you did exactly what he did and grabbed my attention and listen even though I’ve listen to this song so many times. I listen to this cover all the time now. Thank you no one else could of done a god job like you did with one of my all time favorite songs

  • @kalebridenour7522
    @kalebridenour7522 5 місяців тому +7

    The fact that this has more views than the official alice in chains is wild

  • @joshuablovsky1744
    @joshuablovsky1744 2 роки тому +93

    Man I'm honestly blown away how amazing this guy sounds.

  • @sherry123169
    @sherry123169 Рік тому +418

    Lost my 2 brothers , almost lost my sister buried countless friends and I've been sober for almost 6 years now. 1 day, 1 hour 1 min, 1 sec at a time! RIP to all the empty chairs💗

  • @bradleydean3042
    @bradleydean3042 2 місяці тому +5

    Anyone here in 2024 pushing threw life with these lyrics ❤

  • @greghull5257
    @greghull5257 3 місяці тому +1

    I will listen to this cover over and over again Ryan was singing from the heart. Great fucking job Brother

  • @emkay888
    @emkay888 2 роки тому +104

    I just found this kid today, when I heard AiC chords I was like no he didn’t! But he did & he sang the shit outta it. Layne would be proud. Rock on kid.

  • @tweeks37
    @tweeks37 3 роки тому +42

    Dude, I would have never imagined comparing anyone to layne. You set the new standard for this song. Laynes gotta be proud of this. Gave me chills

  • @tico4940
    @tico4940 2 місяці тому +1

    Of all your videos or current music,this is still my favorite

  • @OffRdTrailRider
    @OffRdTrailRider 3 місяці тому +1

    Jamming to this song on the way to work this morning you killed it. Showed my dad he said it’s the best cover he has heard of Alice In Chains. HB GA

  • @ThomasWilliams-uq9lo
    @ThomasWilliams-uq9lo 9 місяців тому +43

    5 years later and still great. Thank you Church.

  • @colewilmoth246
    @colewilmoth246 3 роки тому +204

    RIP Layne :( this will forever be my favorite song.

  • @Day12My
    @Day12My 3 місяці тому +2

    best cover of this song...hands down.

  • @timmyshear3457
    @timmyshear3457 5 місяців тому +1

    This quite possibly may be the best cover of all time

  • @ianjames5388
    @ianjames5388 Рік тому +59

    “Layne made you actually feel the words” Well said mate

  • @LilmoePeep32
    @LilmoePeep32 5 років тому +372

    I applaud anyone still paying tribute to Layne in this era. Job well done.

    • @seasgarage
      @seasgarage 5 років тому +4

      Ehh, it wont be for another 200 years till layne actually dies. AIC will always be a top band. Very gripping lyrics now days.

    • @chriscole9893
      @chriscole9893 5 років тому +2

      Listen to this song on the daily

    • @davebunch5493
      @davebunch5493 4 роки тому

      seas garage Amen to that Brother!!!! Layne lives on

    • @kevinmartin6214
      @kevinmartin6214 4 роки тому

      Truer words can't be spoken

    • @bdizzzzy
      @bdizzzzy 2 роки тому

      Long Live Layne Staley 🙏

  • @Shawn420Freas
    @Shawn420Freas 5 місяців тому +1

    Without bowing and clapping no words of exaggerated notions. Upchurch channeled a side of his skills that truly shows his visibility. Well fucking done.

  • @bradscarbrough8374
    @bradscarbrough8374 5 місяців тому +1

    God man I live in east TN I'm 27 and thts all we listen to growing up and UPCHURCH is the only person tht gives me chills just like alice in chains HELL YA time listen to this thousands of times and still does me the same ill always support upchurch all his music really is abt life in TN gotta be from here to kno it but thts how it is

    • @Six.Stoned.Snails.
      @Six.Stoned.Snails. 2 місяці тому

      Reppin that Est TN.. I grew up out there..
      Dnt like Upchurch but do like his version of this song. 🖤

  • @bosshogg846
    @bosshogg846 5 років тому +2020

    People trying to compare this to the original pretty stupid!!! This man is paying tribute and made the best cover of this song I've ever heard

    • @LaurenceGlawson
      @LaurenceGlawson 5 років тому +40

      Agreed. This shows so much respect to the original artist, it's unreal. I didn't know he passed on which is a major bummer. Rest in peace to a true legend.

    • @jamesmiller3152
      @jamesmiller3152 5 років тому +23

      he does an awsome job

    • @shawnnagy291
      @shawnnagy291 5 років тому +31

      I couldn't agree with you more I've never heard anyone sing this song n almost sound just like him

    • @Redtop1919
      @Redtop1919 5 років тому +28

      Good cover but the best cover of this comes from Aaron Lewis.

    • @ILTSC43
      @ILTSC43 5 років тому +4

      DUDE! I was about to say the same thing! Lol

  • @codyvance325
    @codyvance325 3 роки тому +290

    The most underrated Layne cover to date hands down. Rip Layne Staley

    • @user-eh3cc6go8o
      @user-eh3cc6go8o 3 роки тому +1

      Reign In Power Layne

    • @michaelhaerle6922
      @michaelhaerle6922 3 роки тому +1

      So true

    • @kymberlynnethompson9306
      @kymberlynnethompson9306 3 роки тому +5

      UpChurch has got IT!
      IDK What 'IT' is ... BUT he's 'Got IT' He's definitely a 🌟 Oh Hell Yeah! Ryan is a7 Bonafide, Country, Rap Star🌟He's a Heavy Hitter & he's 'The Influencer!'💕💖💕

    • @pikin2
      @pikin2 3 роки тому +4

      This vid has 32M views - it's not underrated

    • @Omnib88
      @Omnib88 3 роки тому +5

      Wrong, better check out Aaron Lewis of Stainds cover....undoubtedly this is an amazing cover but still not the kinda lungs Lewis has.

  • @ryan_thepyro
    @ryan_thepyro 3 місяці тому +6

    2024 anyone still listening to this song

  • @StevieHarris-po1xh
    @StevieHarris-po1xh 29 днів тому +1

    Ryan Upchurch did this justice. It's as good or better than the original

  • @dyna_devildawg4809
    @dyna_devildawg4809 3 роки тому +346

    very hard to cover such a special song like this, but he killed it.

    • @jeffhamrick2016
      @jeffhamrick2016 2 роки тому +3

      I agree cheers 🍺 🍺 🚬

    • @quantumgigavsigmaraven1745
      @quantumgigavsigmaraven1745 2 роки тому +4

      agreed.

    • @kyleeidson8388
      @kyleeidson8388 2 роки тому +6

      Honestly my opinion I feel the lyrics more when I listen to church’s cover idk man he’s just different

    • @kashaangela5041
      @kashaangela5041 2 роки тому +3

      I can hear the love and respect that Church feels for Staley come across in Church's voice with this cover. Not to be presumptuous but maybe even the sadness...ya know...I don't know, I can't say.
      But I can say that cover was an excellent idea executed perfectly. Nice.
      Unbeknownst to himself, what Upchurch said of Lane Staley's music is the an absolute truth of his own...

    • @alexbentley486
      @alexbentley486 2 роки тому +2

      @@kyleeidson8388 he sounds better

  • @dylanburns1351
    @dylanburns1351 4 роки тому +2574

    This song makes me homesick for a place that doesn't exist

    • @happyhappy9126
      @happyhappy9126 4 роки тому +121

      Dylan Burns.....
      I am 39yrs old, I totally understand what your saying. These songs I lived , loved, and made memories to growing up!
      Oh how I wish, I could just have some of that feeling back that these songs bring out in me! A Time, A place, A smell, A memory.... When you close your eyes and your there again.. you see the past, your living it for a split second. You can get lost in it, but then you open your eyes and realize "that was a piece of the good world, the good life, you'll never be there again or have those feelings the exact way again. When a writer and a song can Rush your body, full of emotions and bring that out in you WOW.! Job well done!

    • @kennethholloman6896
      @kennethholloman6896 4 роки тому +14

      I am here

    • @philipscoggins9827
      @philipscoggins9827 4 роки тому +36

      A friend of mine passed away last year before that the last time I saw him. We both agreed it might be the last time we see each other... his last words to me were. KEEP A LOW PRO,DONT GET TO COMFORTABLE AND Dont get attached to Anyone that this time would come End Hate x z covid-19 prelock world WIDE... he was mescalero Dineh Apache.... His name was Alburt Sombrero Nac Road man of Tuscon Az.... R .I.P....
      ANGELGRIP 🦅🇺🇸⚡

    • @kennethholloman6896
      @kennethholloman6896 4 роки тому +9

      @@philipscoggins9827 sorry to hear but hang in there .there is a light

    • @philipscoggins9827
      @philipscoggins9827 4 роки тому +11

      @@kennethholloman6896 THANX I'm k. IN QUARANTINE OUTSIDE 24/7 posted on 40acres.. in the thick of it all. ANGELGRIP lockdown

  • @tbnobs
    @tbnobs 2 місяці тому

    One of the most emotional rock songs ever you nailed it dude

  • @user-bk5bz3ex4k
    @user-bk5bz3ex4k 3 місяці тому +1

    Church and Chains. No one will ever replace Layne, but Church did this song justice and then some. This is a timeless song that touches the frailty and everyone's humanity. Doesn't matter if I'm having the best day ever or sitting alone nursing a bottle of Jim Beam....it gets under the BS to the real

  • @MrJD2you
    @MrJD2you 3 роки тому +33

    My 19yr old son heard me playing this not long after i came across Ryans music, he was like 'WHO'S THAT?' told him, and he was straight onto his phone to add to his own playlist. From 1 generation to another, thankyou Ryan for your music. Much love from a cpl Aussies mate 👍👍👍

    • @stevewarnock919
      @stevewarnock919 3 роки тому +2

      Glad to know he's making an impact for more than just me down under!

    • @hawkpilot2312
      @hawkpilot2312 3 роки тому +2

      Oh shit, more aussies listening to Upchurch!

  • @irazethedead2663
    @irazethedead2663 Рік тому +370

    I honestly wish he would stay in this lane for an entire album. His voice fits that genre perfectly.

    • @asher666
      @asher666 Рік тому +5

      Country Rap & Updated / Remixed Covers

    • @reginageorge8080
      @reginageorge8080 11 місяців тому +10

      Agreed, it’s hard to find people capable of covering layne and he does it justice

    • @andrewi6445
      @andrewi6445 11 місяців тому +6

      This is about 1 millionth as good as the original. Sounds like every country singer that's trying to sound country. 😢😢😢

    • @cameronjohnson932
      @cameronjohnson932 11 місяців тому +11

      @@andrewi6445 idk I like this version a lot better honestly

    • @DJdeliverance
      @DJdeliverance 10 місяців тому

      Agreed he should give it a shot

  • @monica6475
    @monica6475 2 місяці тому

    I LOVE Alice N Chains!!! You nailed it with your pitch and vocals. Nice job Upchurch.

  • @dickbosschieter7978
    @dickbosschieter7978 3 місяці тому +1

    Moves me too tears
    Well done ryan tnx❤

  • @michaelmassie2868
    @michaelmassie2868 3 роки тому +73

    The best nutshell cover out there.

    • @charlesahiegel
      @charlesahiegel 3 роки тому +7

      Aaron Lewis live or Staind Unplugged is better in my opinion.

    • @demondawg80
      @demondawg80 2 роки тому

      @@charlesahiegel hands down Lewis has best cover

    • @deanbrahh1ner
      @deanbrahh1ner 2 роки тому

      @@charlesahiegel aaron lewis is the lead singer of Staind mate

    • @dragonthibodeau419
      @dragonthibodeau419 2 роки тому

      A fucken men to that my guy

  • @JohnDoe-hd2hf
    @JohnDoe-hd2hf 6 років тому +110

    Upchurch brother, please keep covering Alice in Chains, you have the perfect voice for it.

    • @BrickInTheWall82
      @BrickInTheWall82 6 років тому +1

      Please don't.

    • @coloradoseeker8994
      @coloradoseeker8994 6 років тому +1

      John Doe no doubt! best cover of this song EVER!!!

    • @Claymore1977
      @Claymore1977 6 років тому +5

      +Sawtooth_Jack Lol yep, definitely found the hater. Wow you're really just trolling all of the comments on Upchurch's songs? Wow how pathetic. Seriously, get a life dude. Your OWN life. Stop worrying about other so much.

    • @shuglovemagnolia4157
      @shuglovemagnolia4157 6 років тому

      John Doe fo sho!!!

  • @kennethcoe5894
    @kennethcoe5894 5 місяців тому +1

    upchurch is on a whole different level

  • @SabrinaMason-co4go
    @SabrinaMason-co4go 2 місяці тому +1

    This touches your soul, you’re a genius, just one of your masterpieces🌹 I’ve listened to it so many times🙏🌹

  • @chadilaic74209
    @chadilaic74209 3 роки тому +206

    Dam son I can’t believe I’m hearing this for the first time. Shit gave me goosebumps.
    You smashed it fugin.

  • @jenniferquirk3485
    @jenniferquirk3485 Рік тому +69

    Never thought I would ever except anyone else doing this song besides Layne but damn Church you nailed it! AIC was my first concert ever and this gives me the chills the same way!

  • @CharlesDavidson-yv5kr
    @CharlesDavidson-yv5kr 5 місяців тому +3

    Strait up murder it's DAMN good he kills it word for word with no beat skipped

  • @subliminal6or7
    @subliminal6or7 6 років тому +170

    Dude holy shit you sound like Layne my honest opinion is this is as good as the original

    • @locolaroco933
      @locolaroco933 6 років тому +1

      Call me Subliminal when I saw the preview on Facebook I thought the same thing

    • @subliminal6or7
      @subliminal6or7 6 років тому +8

      Most definitely the best cover of nutshell I've ever heard or any Alice n chains song for that matter

    • @locolaroco933
      @locolaroco933 6 років тому +1

      Call me Subliminal agreed, I wanna hear a cover of this from him ua-cam.com/video/TAqZb52sgpU/v-deo.html

    • @subliminal6or7
      @subliminal6or7 6 років тому +5

      Hell yeah that would be badass I would like to hear him sing pearl jams Jeremy or even flow

    • @jeffbezos5846
      @jeffbezos5846 6 років тому

      Call me Subliminal ya

  • @hoppy24501
    @hoppy24501 2 роки тому +172

    I lost my parents a month apart from each other in 2021 and this song really somehow hit different. Felt like I shared that pain with someone 💔. Thanks upchurch! Keep on keepin on

    • @mud5377
      @mud5377 2 роки тому +5

      Rest In Peace. My sincerest condolences, friend. They're forever right there with you, I hope you're able to find some peace in this life. It never gets easier, the grief of such a loss. We simply grow strong enough to continue moving while carrying that burden. Much Love

    • @SonOfGOD937
      @SonOfGOD937 2 роки тому +4

      🙏🏻

    • @franknstein878
      @franknstein878 2 роки тому +3

      Sorry for your loss 😔

    • @jburche2
      @jburche2 2 роки тому +3

      Sorry man, I hope you are healing

    • @rachelconner88
      @rachelconner88 2 роки тому

      P d
      L))like 1l

  • @senbaby813
    @senbaby813 4 хвилини тому

    This song will always remind me of my dad, gosh I miss him so much but he hurt us too much he wouldn’t listen when we’d beg and cry... will continue to pray for him and have a relationship with him through God. He’s facing almost 35 years , trial is coming up. This is so hard man.

  • @gamecockmike175
    @gamecockmike175 3 дні тому

    I'm so glad I grew up in this era. We had some really great artist that left us way to early back then. Great Job Upchurch on the cover.

  • @santoparfano1910
    @santoparfano1910 2 роки тому +99

    I remember listening to Alice almost 30 years ago OG. You, young sir, have nailed this song. I just started listening to your tunes Ryan and I'm impressed bro...

    • @Jakepez93
      @Jakepez93 2 роки тому

      L

    • @looneysponge
      @looneysponge 2 роки тому

      I agree! He’s got skills!

    • @letsroll9406
      @letsroll9406 2 роки тому +1

      Same instant fan. And I'm not a fan of many things. This is saying something.