This song was written for his roommate and best friend, Andrew Wood, Who tragically died of an overdose. Andrew was the lead singer of the band Mother Love Bone. After Andrew passed, Chris wrote this record with some of the remaining members of Mother Love Bone and his band Soundgarden. A then unknown singer by the name of Eddie Vedder makes his first ever studio recorded vocal on the track Hunger Strike. A classic album was the result. Most of the remaining members of Mother Love Bone went on to form Pearl Jam with new Lead vocalist Eddie Vedder
Thank you for so perfectly summarizing the Temple of the Dog origin story, I couldn’t have done it better myself . This was perhaps the first grunge supergroup?
Amber listens to music with her entire being. Makes me think I'm listening to these songs for the first time. 90's was a great time for music. RIP Chris.
I also suggested Sunshower. It was not a big hit, I think it was on the soundtrack for the movie Great Expectations. I'm sure a lot of Chris's older fans know the song. The new generations should thank you because that song is amazing. I still listen to it from time to time. Especially when I'm feeling a little down.
Yes Chris went solo, His four solo studio albums released during his lifetime were Euphoria Morning (1999), Carry On (2007), Scream (2009), and Higher Truth (2015
"Sunshower" was his best solo tune. Amazing song. I don't know if it made it onto one of his solo records. I do know that it was on the soundtrack for the movie Great Expectations.
My absolute favorite Chris Cornell performance!!! I lost my mom to cancer 3yrs ago on Monday. I’ll put my kayak in the water, float & just put this song on repeat!!!
@@jeremeywilson2318sorry for your loss. I’m in the hospital now with my mom who is about to pass and this reaction video hit differently with where I’m at. Now I just want to continue to listen to this song. 😔
@@neilp8964 Praying for you & your family 🙏🏼 Another amazing song I listen to when I think of my mom is Shamans Harvest ~ Dragonfly (extended unplugged). I got a big dragonfly tattoo for my mom after she passed & now my yard has thousands of them every spring 🥰
The whole reaction, I’ve been thinking that you need a photo of Chris Cornell on your wall right next to the axe. Then, when the display fell behind you, I thought, “Mmm hmmm. That’s the universe telling you to put his photo up on the wall.”
I think we all hope Chris said hello to heaven seven years ago this month when he passed away in my hometown of Detroit. Chris Cornell is one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the face of this Earth. RIP Chris, miss you, man.
Matt Cameron is the drummer of Temple of the Dog. He is Soundgarden's drummer and Pearl Jam's current drummer for the last near 30 years, he's awesome! This song was written about singer Andrew Wood,singer of Mother Love Bone. They were about to hit it big when Andrew died of a Heroin overdose in March of 1990. Temple of the Dog was a one off tribute album and it's Legendary. Members of TotD includes every current member of Pearl Jam. I HIGHLY suggest Times of Trouble, but the album has nothing but gold on it!
I start crying just with the first note.. his writing is awesome to go along with his beautiful voice.. imagine what other music he would have given us if he was still alive.. I miss him so much.. plus this is such a sad song he wrote for his friend when he died.. RIP Chris
Chris Cornell and Andrew Wood were roommates as they were coming up in the Seattle scene.... and obviously Stone and Jeff were band mates with him. I still say that this and "Far Behind" by Candelbox are the two best tributes to Andrew Wood.
They all over used that story for fame , Andrew wasn't that great of a singer, mainly a druggie, funny none of these guys cleaned up after his death but wrote lyrics and made millions about it 🤔 quit falling for these Seattle heroin loser bands
As someone else already said: he did go solo, he also did a song for the Bond movie "Casino Royale" named "You know my Name"... awesome song, you should definitely check it out.
This was beautiful and Amber... we all felt your tears. This song was life altering for many of us late-teens/early 20's kids back then. Chris wrote this as a letter to his best friend (Andrew Wood who died from an overdose). It's a letter to him but... it's a universal feeling and message. Do yourself a favor and watch Chris perform this live, it's SOOOO human and beautiful.... Peace, light and love to all...✌💞
I miss Cornell so freaking much. I remember being at work when I found out he died. Me and like 5 other crew members were so bummed out. His sound is so unique. At least we have his music to remember him by.
He's got great solo work. When I'm down, sweet sunshower, before we disappear, Josephine. He even had a song for a Bond movie. Through the window. Seasons. Y'all wanna hear his range ? Acoustic in Sweden. The audio is incredible. Soundgarden, Temple, and Audioslave. One hour of him and his guitar and a mic. Cover of mj's Billie Jean incredible. His screams at end of wide awake unbelievable
One of Chris’ greatest vocal performances in my book, in a career and lifetime just loaded with them. His range, his power, and rawness. The final chorus is a knockout. One of the strongest voices the world of music will ever know.
MAN, the way that he sings.....any particular mood/mindset/experience ur going through: just sit back, play one of his songs, and take it ALL in! U almost have an outer-body experience listening to his music. DAMMIT, we miss u, Chris! 😭
Alice Mudgarden is the artist credited for "Right Turn" on the Alice in Chains album "Sap". Alice in Chains, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden collaboration. Enjoy!
This song hits me so hard every single time. Once you know the backstory of why Temple of the Dog was formed and you hear Chris just pour all his soul into this song its just so powerful. RIP Andrew and Chris
Always makes me think of my friend who died from cancer over 10 years ago. Especially the "and he hurt so bad like a soul breaking, but he never said nothing to me".
This song will never stop me getting a lump in my throat. Chris Cornell's talent and emotion, along with the many talented musicians he performed with will always be there for us through their music. You should check out the live version of this song (listed under Temple of the Dog Say Hello 2 Heaven Live at Moore Theater 1990), his voice almost as clear in sound to the studio version. Incredible.
Chris Cornell died May 18, 2017. Yes he did have solo albums plus 3 albums as the the lead singer of Audioslave(guitarist, bassist and drummer of Rage Against The Machine)
I check you guys out every day but I have not written a comment in ages. When I saw you were doing this song I was thrilled and just had to chime in. Before getting into it I'd love for you to check out Cornell's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" and his cover on the Howard Stern show of John Lennon's "Imagine." Hearing that voice on those songs will blow your minds. My other suggestion is a song from Audioslave called "I am the Highway" for not only a great vocal but another example of Cornell's brilliant and imaginative lyrics. Now back to this song. Cornell's voice especially at the end just gives me chills every time despite hearing this song countless times. That guitar solo just makes me want to jump out of my seat and at the very end of it, when it has peaked ,and then there is a pause, a single drum beat, and two chords just gets me every time. Lyrically it is among Cornell's best so many great verses, just poetry. A few favorites: "He came from an island Then he died from the street And he hurt so bad like a soul breakin' But he never said nothin' to me, yeah" His friend Andrew came from an island in this case Hawaii and died of an overdose. "New like a baby, lost like a prayer The sky was your playground But the cold ground was your bed Oo, I said, poor Stargazer She's got no tears in her eyes But fool like a whisper She knows that love heals all wounds with time" Just beautiful writing. "Now it seem like too much love Is never enough, yeah, you better seek out Another road 'cause this one has ended abrupt" That line "better seek out another road because this one has ended abrupt" is of course about the sudden death of his friend Andrew but knowing how Chris passed it takes on whole new meaning. "I never wanted To write these words down for you With the pages of phrases Of all the things we'll never do Hey, so I blow out, out the candle and I put you to bed" Amber already summarized this perfectly so I will say no more. As I am writing this I noticed I copied down almost all the lyrics in the song as favorites but they really are just that good. Thanks for the stellar review!
To answer your question, Yes. Chris Cornell had 5 studio albums and one live album: Euphoria Morning (1999) - lite rock, kind of psychedelic Carry On (2007) - lite-ish hard rock Scream (2009) - People talk sh*t about this album because it's a Pop/Dance/Rock collaboration with Timbaland, but it still has some great songs and Chris's voice. Songbook (2011) *LIVE Acoustic Album Higher Truth (2015) - acoustic folk rock No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1 (2020 - posthumously) - some of his favorite cover songs Notable Singles: Seasons - 'Singles' soundtrack Sunshower - 'Great Expectations' soundtrack He also had two compilation albums: The Roads We Choose - A Retrospective (2007) Chris Cornell (2018)
Band is essentially Pearl Jam now that Matt Cameron is a permanent drummer for them. But it was basically 50/50 PJ and Soundgarden. Whole album is amazing.
Chris Cornell’s voice conveys so much emotion and depth. And this CD evokes so many memories of my early 20s. When my husband and I first started dating, this was the CD we would fall asleep to. The song “All Night Thing” is still our song. ❤
This song along with the entire TOTD project was a tribute to Andrew Wood (aka L’andrew the Love Child). Andy was the lead singer of Mother Love Bone, a band everyone speculated would be the next “big thing” back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. Sadly Andy died months before the MLB debut was to hit the shelves. Andy was a roommate and friend to Chris Cornell. “Would” by Alice In Chains, “Far Behind” by Candlebox, and many others were written for Andy. Even the name Temple of the Dog comes from a Mother Love Bone song. Andy was a pioneer on the Seattle scene before it broke big in the 90’s. You should really check out MLB!!! I would start with “Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns”.
Chris was my favorite rock vocalist since 1990. I miss him terribly. Losing him is very heartbreaking. Somehow Ive never heard this song before. Dear God, amazing.
I'm so glad you have got to more Chris with Temple. "Call me a dog" is another masterpiece 👌 ✨️ 😍 I once heard him sing this live in one of his acoustic shows, the crescendo of the song hits, he nails those notes and then the song ends. The audience is hooting and hollering and then when the noise dies down, a voice shouts out loud "You're quite good at this Chris!" .... it cracked us all up including Chris. 🤣
Everytime I hear Teme of the Dog and especially this song I'm almost brought to tears. RIP Andy Wood. I was lucky enough to see Mother Love Bone open for Dogs D'Amor in a little club in Philly. Music would be totally different if his brand of Love Rock lived.... and of course Cornell singing with pure passion
My all time favorite Cornell recording!! Summer break in college I remember driving with this song blasting in the middle of the night on a highway with the windows down.
Damn, how did I forget about this song? So much has happened in the past few decades. I wore this cassette out, then moved, changed lives, moved again, changed countries, new life again. Forgot all about it and the life I had that surrounded it. Now I am sitting here filled with flashbacks from my young adult self. Music is a trip.
Nothing more can be said about Chris Cornell's emotional vocals. This song breaks me every time. I would suggest listening to Mother Love Bone, "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns"... Andy wood was the reason this song was birthed afterall. RIP Messrs. Wood and Cornell
Yep - Chris Cornell went solo for a time - also fairly successful that route. As Temple of the Dog, you should really check out "Pushing Forward Back" - that song will rock your face off. :)
There was a band in Seattle called "Mother love bones". The singer past away, so the band was looking for a new singer. Came a guy from California " Eddie Vedder", great singer. They called their friend Cris Cornell and recorded an album with Eddie to taste him. Temple of a dog was a test. Then the members of the band and Eddie become Pearl Jam! Good reaction! Thanks. Greettings from Argentina. Sorry for my English. You should check "Hunger strike"
This is one of the few songs that is so bluesy and you can jam to while still being so emotional. I usually get through most of the song fine, but that last verse and chorus hits me like bricks as I think about close friends and family I have lost.
That shelf falling off the wall was Chris saying hello FROM heaven! I wonder what that reunion must've been when Andy greeted Chris up there 7 years ago 😇 Check out Chris solo covering Nothing Compares 2 U and Billie Jean
It's all about that voice. Not one of their best songs but he enhanced it. A song to hit the road. I see he made it clear that empty spot on the wall behind is for him. He must be subscribed.
Nice. I liked seeing the emotion. 😢 Chris Cornell still brings me to tears and I have been following him for 30+ years. So so many songs I could recommend.
I was fortunate enough to see Chris and Soundgarden on the Badmotorfinger tour all those years ago in Philly. Truly an amazing talent gone far too soon.
Chris Cornell one of the best solo performers ever. There's an album called "Songbook" Just Chris Cornell live with the acoustic guitar. Freaking amazing
Awesome, thanks guys. On a related note...Norah Jones met Chris Cornell in 2014 at The Bay Area Bridge School Benefit Concert and they became friends. 5 days after he passed in May 2017 she performed on the very same stage at The Fox in Detroit he was on and as a tribute she performed " Black Hole Sun". Just her & her piano paying tribute to a fallen friend. You both would appreciate her good heart in this live video.
Finally. Maybe this one will catch on with other channels too. He might have higher notes or bigger belts, but it all culminates with this one, possibly his best overall performance
Hi Jay, yeah, Chris Cornell has 5 solo albums under his belt. All are a must listen. He really spans the music spectrum with them. Great road trip music. Now, there is another AMAZING artist/band out there that has done the same thing that Chris has done. Ian Thornley of Big Wreck/Thornley fame. He was recently on Rick Beato's channel discussing his career and when it comes to Big Wreck/Thornley, I've dubbed their music Sneaky Heavy. Like that Running Back or Boxer that has that "Sneaky Speed" and when it happens in front of you, you're just...in awe. My main love about this whole record it's a dedication to their fallen Brother in Rock, Andrew Wood of Mother Lovebone. We love and miss you Andrew, the music world is a sadder place without you in it. And now that Chris has left us, this song hits even harder. Today's my Mom's Birthday, she would have been 98 today. I lost her in 2010. She passed away on the operating table. So, listening to this with you I was right there with you, folks. Every moment, every emotion. A great song to play to remember how much on meant so much to you and will never leave you. I know I'll get to see all I know who've fallen in my life. When I get there, I'm sure they'll tell me after my Judgment and we're standing in front of the Gates, "Say hello to Heaven." Been working all night on my content to help me cope with these feelings of loss. It's 0542. I'm hitting the rack. Love the content. Keep the rock coming and I really hope you check out Big Wreck/Thornley. I tell anyone who is in our community. They're a coast to coast band. Put in their music, and drive coast to coast without hitting the skip track button. The Sarge
After Soundgarden he went on to have a solo career for several years before and after Audio Slave. Euphoria Morning was his first solo album off after Soundgarden... Some of my favorite solo songs he did that I think you guys should check out are: Sunshower, Can't Change Me , and the one I can't listen to anymore (too emotional for me to hear it, but my all time favorite) Preaching the End of the World! His death hit me hard and its never been the same trying to listen to his music since! I've often said to friends, if I could choose to sound like any singer, it would be Chris for sure!
This one off album is one of the greatest albums of the 1990's, period. Plus members of Pearl Jam along for the ride too...MAGIC!💯🔥 Every single song on this album is totally reaction worthy, especially Reach Down ( SO frikkin 'hard!), and Hunger Strike, which you guys already did!💯
Chris Cornell had the voice of an angel. One of my Top 5 favorite singers. I love the fact that you get to experience the music I grew up on and see reactions like Amber tearing up.
This song was written for his roommate and best friend, Andrew Wood, Who tragically died of an overdose. Andrew was the lead singer of the band Mother Love Bone. After Andrew passed, Chris wrote this record with some of the remaining members of Mother Love Bone and his band Soundgarden. A then unknown singer by the name of Eddie Vedder makes his first ever studio recorded vocal on the track Hunger Strike. A classic album was the result. Most of the remaining members of Mother Love Bone went on to form Pearl Jam with new Lead vocalist Eddie Vedder
Thank you for so perfectly summarizing the Temple of the Dog origin story, I couldn’t have done it better myself . This was perhaps the first grunge supergroup?
I came here to tell this story, but found you had summarized it perfectly. Good job!
Along with suicide, that seemed to happen to all grunge singers of the 90's!!!
I've been begging them to check out MLB!!!
The whole album is amazing and one of my favorites of all time. Call Me A Dog, All Night Thing, and Four Walled World are my top 3 songs.
Chris Cornell was one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk this earth. He could sing anything.
❤
Blaine Pepsi wins😂..
Indeed. 💔
seemingly effortless!
ANYTHING!!!
I cannot hear this without tears knowing he has now said Hello himself.
That was the worst wake up of my life!
What sucks is hes probably in hell due to self deletion.
I thought the same thing. May he rest in peace.
That shelf falling off the wall was Chris's spirit saying hello from heaven
Absolutely! And when he started talking about the drums Chris was like "Yeah those drums were BANGIN on this song!"
It would have been more epic if it was a picture that fell, and glass shattered while rocking a Stone Cold Steve Austin shirt.
I was gonna say that Chris was in your presence while you were reacting...the shelf falling was to let you know that
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Amber listens to music with her entire being. Makes me think I'm listening to these songs for the first time. 90's was a great time for music.
RIP Chris.
My buddy died in 2010 at 42, they played this at his funeral. We knew each other since we were three.
i have a similar situation w a guy from high school...natural musician..great guy.. i cant hear this song without thinking of him
I am so sorry about your friend.
For me it’s shine on you crazy diamond amd wish you were here for Eddie who we lost in 83
Damn bro, so sorry.
I'm sad for your loss brother; keep his memory alive by talking about him
Chris singing "Sunshower" solo will make you weep❤
Sunshower will blow them away!!
Great call! That's my favorite song of his!
YES! Most underrated Chris Cornell song. They will love it!
I also suggested Sunshower. It was not a big hit, I think it was on the soundtrack for the movie Great Expectations. I'm sure a lot of Chris's older fans know the song. The new generations should thank you because that song is amazing. I still listen to it from time to time. Especially when I'm feeling a little down.
Yes Chris went solo, His four solo studio albums released during his lifetime were Euphoria Morning (1999), Carry On (2007), Scream (2009), and Higher Truth (2015
Also has a solo song, ''Seasons'', on the 1992 Singles soundtrack, and the Ep Poncier, that same year...
“Scream” was with the producer Timbaland. He got some hate for that
"Sunshower" was his best solo tune. Amazing song. I don't know if it made it onto one of his solo records. I do know that it was on the soundtrack for the movie Great Expectations.
Loved his solo work, played the hell out of Euphoria Morning when it came out.
I’m almost 56yo and this song gets me every time, still… what talent! 😢
I’m 48 and I’m right there with ya
Yeah, same ✌️
My absolute favorite Chris Cornell performance!!! I lost my mom to cancer 3yrs ago on Monday. I’ll put my kayak in the water, float & just put this song on repeat!!!
@@jeremeywilson2318sorry for your loss. I’m in the hospital now with my mom who is about to pass and this reaction video hit differently with where I’m at. Now I just want to continue to listen to this song. 😔
@@neilp8964 Praying for you & your family 🙏🏼
Another amazing song I listen to when I think of my mom is Shamans Harvest ~ Dragonfly (extended unplugged).
I got a big dragonfly tattoo for my mom after she passed & now my yard has thousands of them every spring 🥰
The whole reaction, I’ve been thinking that you need a photo of Chris Cornell on your wall right next to the axe. Then, when the display fell behind you, I thought, “Mmm hmmm. That’s the universe telling you to put his photo up on the wall.”
This one always gets me. RIP Andrew Wood. RIP Chris Cornell.
Great song. Rest in peace Andrew Wood and Chris Cornell.
Whatever fell. Think of it as Chris saying thank you for keeping his talent alive.
IMO this is Chris Connells shining moment. The vocal performance and the sheer emotion singing this for his best friend is absolutely amazing.
The thing about Chris Cornell is that over his career he's had so many shining moments ive literally lost count. Absolutely phenomenal vocalist.
This song hit kinda hard bc I recently lost my dog. He loved me so much and was such a sweet dog. RIP Noah.
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Noah
RIP Noah
Rip Noah !!
I think we all hope Chris said hello to heaven seven years ago this month when he passed away in my hometown of Detroit.
Chris Cornell is one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the face of this Earth. RIP Chris, miss you, man.
Grown ass man here and watching the lovely lady react to this has made me cry twice in the last two days. Cornell rules love your channel guys :)
This song can simply NOT ever be recorded by any other artist. Nobody would get close to doing it justice.
Maybe Eddie.
Also an actor. He gets a cameo in 90''s movie Singles. Y'all should watch it. A lot of grunge culture and a good movie
Yes. Singles is perfect for their movie channel. Good call!!
This
Agree so much!
"I Nearly forgot my Broken Heart " is one of his best solo song.
Unique, irreplaceable, legendary.. We will miss you forever Chris!!
Matt Cameron is the drummer of Temple of the Dog. He is Soundgarden's drummer and Pearl Jam's current drummer for the last near 30 years, he's awesome! This song was written about singer Andrew Wood,singer of Mother Love Bone. They were about to hit it big when Andrew died of a Heroin overdose in March of 1990. Temple of the Dog was a one off tribute album and it's Legendary. Members of TotD includes every current member of Pearl Jam. I HIGHLY suggest Times of Trouble, but the album has nothing but gold on it!
Best album of the 90's -- and that's saying a lot!!
@@brovold72 Definitely, but I'm partial to Badmotorfinger, the ultimate Soundgarden Grunge album.
Your Savior.... Matt Cameron outro......another level.
@@deepthunder1034 Definitely one of my favorite
I start crying just with the first note.. his writing is awesome to go along with his beautiful voice.. imagine what other music he would have given us if he was still alive.. I miss him so much.. plus this is such a sad song he wrote for his friend when he died.. RIP Chris
A tribute band singing to their friend who had passed. Mother Love Bone and all involved sprang from the Seattle music scene.
I’m glad guys like Eddie are still with us 😊
Chris Cornell and Andrew Wood were roommates as they were coming up in the Seattle scene.... and obviously Stone and Jeff were band mates with him. I still say that this and "Far Behind" by Candelbox are the two best tributes to Andrew Wood.
@@dccraig03 I might add AIC’s “Would?”
They all over used that story for fame , Andrew wasn't that great of a singer, mainly a druggie, funny none of these guys cleaned up after his death but wrote lyrics and made millions about it 🤔 quit falling for these Seattle heroin loser bands
Possibly one of his best vocal/song writing achievements! This is one I've been hoping for you to hear, glad you appreciate it.
He did some covers by himself, including "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Billie Jean".
As someone else already said: he did go solo, he also did a song for the Bond movie "Casino Royale" named "You know my Name"... awesome song, you should definitely check it out.
This was beautiful and Amber... we all felt your tears. This song was life altering for many of us late-teens/early 20's kids back then. Chris wrote this as a letter to his best friend (Andrew Wood who died from an overdose). It's a letter to him but... it's a universal feeling and message. Do yourself a favor and watch Chris perform this live, it's SOOOO human and beautiful....
Peace, light and love to all...✌💞
This whole album is awesome 😎.. I played this CD till it was worn out..❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chris Cornell's solo track "Can't Change Me" was a song I obsessed about in '99/'00. The video is INCREDIBLE.
Even the shelf couldn't handle this much rocking
This has always been my favorite song of his. So emotional.😢❤ Close second is Fell On Black Days. RIP Chris 🙏
I miss Cornell so freaking much. I remember being at work when I found out he died. Me and like 5 other crew members were so bummed out. His sound is so unique. At least we have his music to remember him by.
He's got great solo work. When I'm down, sweet sunshower, before we disappear, Josephine. He even had a song for a Bond movie. Through the window. Seasons. Y'all wanna hear his range ? Acoustic in Sweden. The audio is incredible. Soundgarden, Temple, and Audioslave. One hour of him and his guitar and a mic. Cover of mj's Billie Jean incredible. His screams at end of wide awake unbelievable
This cd was on repeat in my car constantly in the 90's. How great is a brand the has 2 of the best grunge singers of all times in it.
One of Chris’ greatest vocal performances in my book, in a career and lifetime just loaded with them. His range, his power, and rawness. The final chorus is a knockout. One of the strongest voices the world of music will ever know.
SEASONS has always been my favorite Chris Cornell song, literally after over 30 years this song still brings me to tears! Love from Ohio ❤
One of my favs too!
MAN, the way that he sings.....any particular mood/mindset/experience ur going through: just sit back, play one of his songs, and take it ALL in! U almost have an outer-body experience listening to his music. DAMMIT, we miss u, Chris! 😭
This may be my favorite song sung by Chris Cornell. He’s just an amazing vocalist. So much feeling. So much soul.
One of the greatest vocalists of all time. Gone way too soon.
Seasons, sunshower, nearly forgot my broken heart, the keeper. So many great solo songs
Alice Mudgarden is the artist credited for "Right Turn" on the Alice in Chains album "Sap". Alice in Chains, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden collaboration. Enjoy!
Layne, Chris and Mark killed the vocals on this song... way too short.
This song hits me so hard every single time. Once you know the backstory of why Temple of the Dog was formed and you hear Chris just pour all his soul into this song its just so powerful. RIP Andrew and Chris
Always makes me think of my friend who died from cancer over 10 years ago. Especially the "and he hurt so bad like a soul breaking, but he never said nothing to me".
My favorite song is hunger strike I fell in love with his voice. R.I.P Chris Cornell.
In my opinion he was the greatest rock vocalist I ever heard. I realize this is just my opinion but his voice is unmatched.
This song will never stop me getting a lump in my throat. Chris Cornell's talent and emotion, along with the many talented musicians he performed with will always be there for us through their music. You should check out the live version of this song (listed under Temple of the Dog Say Hello 2 Heaven Live at Moore Theater 1990), his voice almost as clear in sound to the studio version. Incredible.
Chris Cornell died May 18, 2017. Yes he did have solo albums plus 3 albums as the the lead singer of Audioslave(guitarist, bassist and drummer of Rage Against The Machine)
Everything he does is magic...yes he has lots of solo stuff
I check you guys out every day but I have not written a comment in ages. When I saw you were doing this song I was thrilled and just had to chime in. Before getting into it I'd love for you to check out Cornell's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" and his cover on the Howard Stern show of John Lennon's "Imagine." Hearing that voice on those songs will blow your minds. My other suggestion is a song from Audioslave called "I am the Highway" for not only a great vocal but another example of Cornell's brilliant and imaginative lyrics.
Now back to this song. Cornell's voice especially at the end just gives me chills every time despite hearing this song countless times. That guitar solo just makes me want to jump out of my seat and at the very end of it, when it has peaked ,and then there is a pause, a single drum beat, and two chords just gets me every time. Lyrically it is among Cornell's best so many great verses, just poetry. A few favorites:
"He came from an island
Then he died from the street
And he hurt so bad like a soul breakin'
But he never said nothin' to me, yeah"
His friend Andrew came from an island in this case Hawaii and died of an overdose.
"New like a baby, lost like a prayer
The sky was your playground
But the cold ground was your bed
Oo, I said, poor Stargazer
She's got no tears in her eyes
But fool like a whisper
She knows that love heals all wounds with time"
Just beautiful writing.
"Now it seem like too much love
Is never enough, yeah, you better seek out
Another road 'cause this one has ended abrupt"
That line "better seek out another road because this one has ended abrupt" is of course about the sudden death of his friend Andrew but knowing how Chris passed it takes on whole new meaning.
"I never wanted
To write these words down for you
With the pages of phrases
Of all the things we'll never do
Hey, so I blow out, out the candle and I put you to bed"
Amber already summarized this perfectly so I will say no more.
As I am writing this I noticed I copied down almost all the lyrics in the song as favorites but they really are just that good.
Thanks for the stellar review!
Chris Cornell’s “When I’m down” live at the troubadour, you will absolutely love it, it’s bluesy and sung exceptionally beautifully
To answer your question, Yes. Chris Cornell had 5 studio albums and one live album:
Euphoria Morning (1999) - lite rock, kind of psychedelic
Carry On (2007) - lite-ish hard rock
Scream (2009) - People talk sh*t about this album because it's a Pop/Dance/Rock collaboration with Timbaland, but it still has some great songs and Chris's voice.
Songbook (2011) *LIVE Acoustic Album
Higher Truth (2015) - acoustic folk rock
No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1 (2020 - posthumously) - some of his favorite cover songs
Notable Singles:
Seasons - 'Singles' soundtrack
Sunshower - 'Great Expectations' soundtrack
He also had two compilation albums:
The Roads We Choose - A Retrospective (2007)
Chris Cornell (2018)
Such a great artist, Jordan, here's a solo song from him: "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart." "Can't Change Me" was another one.
Band is essentially Pearl Jam now that Matt Cameron is a permanent drummer for them. But it was basically 50/50 PJ and Soundgarden. Whole album is amazing.
Chris Cornell’s voice conveys so much emotion and depth. And this CD evokes so many memories of my early 20s. When my husband and I first started dating, this was the CD we would fall asleep to. The song “All Night Thing” is still our song. ❤
RIP Andy.
You guys are missing out on another excellent band of Mother Love Bone.
And Chris had an amazing solo career!
This song along with the entire TOTD project was a tribute to Andrew Wood (aka L’andrew the Love Child). Andy was the lead singer of Mother Love Bone, a band everyone speculated would be the next “big thing” back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. Sadly Andy died months before the MLB debut was to hit the shelves. Andy was a roommate and friend to Chris Cornell. “Would” by Alice In Chains, “Far Behind” by Candlebox, and many others were written for Andy. Even the name Temple of the Dog comes from a Mother Love Bone song. Andy was a pioneer on the Seattle scene before it broke big in the 90’s. You should really check out MLB!!! I would start with “Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns”.
Chris was my favorite rock vocalist since 1990. I miss him terribly. Losing him is very heartbreaking. Somehow Ive never heard this song before. Dear God, amazing.
I'm so glad you have got to more Chris with Temple. "Call me a dog" is another masterpiece 👌 ✨️ 😍
I once heard him sing this live in one of his acoustic shows, the crescendo of the song hits, he nails those notes and then the song ends. The audience is hooting and hollering and then when the noise dies down, a voice shouts out loud "You're quite good at this Chris!" .... it cracked us all up including Chris. 🤣
Everytime I hear Teme of the Dog and especially this song I'm almost brought to tears. RIP Andy Wood. I was lucky enough to see Mother Love Bone open for Dogs D'Amor in a little club in Philly. Music would be totally different if his brand of Love Rock lived.... and of course Cornell singing with pure passion
Another great Grunge collaboration was Mad Season. Lane Staley was a phenomenal vocalist, too.
He definitely had a solo career. He was so talented, he could do no wrong. “Cold ground was your bed”.
One of his most beautiful songs is a later movie cut called, "The Keeper." Acoustic guitar, Chris's Voice; Stunning.
Chris did go solo. One of my favorite solo gems is on the Great Expectations soundtrack. Titled: Sunshower
My all time favorite Cornell recording!! Summer break in college I remember driving with this song blasting in the middle of the night on a highway with the windows down.
Damn, how did I forget about this song? So much has happened in the past few decades. I wore this cassette out, then moved, changed lives, moved again, changed countries, new life again. Forgot all about it and the life I had that surrounded it. Now I am sitting here filled with flashbacks from my young adult self. Music is a trip.
Reach Down is another fantastic song from this album, another tribute to Andrew with an AMAZING long guitar jam in the middle!
Nothing more can be said about Chris Cornell's emotional vocals. This song breaks me every time. I would suggest listening to Mother Love Bone, "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns"... Andy wood was the reason this song was birthed afterall. RIP Messrs. Wood and Cornell
Chris definitely has a solo career. Irreplaceable and and amazing singer and person.
Yep - Chris Cornell went solo for a time - also fairly successful that route. As Temple of the Dog, you should really check out "Pushing Forward Back" - that song will rock your face off. :)
There was a band in Seattle called "Mother love bones". The singer past away, so the band was looking for a new singer. Came a guy from California " Eddie Vedder", great singer. They called their friend Cris Cornell and recorded an album with Eddie to taste him. Temple of a dog was a test. Then the members of the band and Eddie become Pearl Jam! Good reaction! Thanks. Greettings from Argentina. Sorry for my English. You should check "Hunger strike"
For Chris' solo work, the song "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart" really got my attention. Great performance.
The whole Temple of the Dog album just hits every core feeling and nerve. Wooden Jesus is another fun one on the album!
Don’t forget the great Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam is the other half of vocals on this album!!! Love these 2 together!!!!
This is one of the few songs that is so bluesy and you can jam to while still being so emotional. I usually get through most of the song fine, but that last verse and chorus hits me like bricks as I think about close friends and family I have lost.
that song is nothing short of a GIFT from God. There is no other explanation
Chris Cornell had such a distinct and powerful voice. Y'all should check out his version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U". RIP Chris Cornell.
That shelf falling off the wall was Chris saying hello FROM heaven! I wonder what that reunion must've been when Andy greeted Chris up there 7 years ago 😇 Check out Chris solo covering Nothing Compares 2 U and Billie Jean
Oh and its perfectly ok to cry to probably one of the top 3 greatest vocalists in modern history.
His Cover of "Nothing Compares to you" is phenomenal ❤
It's all about that voice. Not one of their best songs but he enhanced it. A song to hit the road. I see he made it clear that empty spot on the wall behind is for him. He must be subscribed.
this album is epic from beginning to end...
Nice. I liked seeing the emotion. 😢 Chris Cornell still brings me to tears and I have been following him for 30+ years. So so many songs I could recommend.
I was fortunate enough to see Chris and Soundgarden on the Badmotorfinger tour all those years ago in Philly. Truly an amazing talent gone far too soon.
Chris Cornell one of the best solo performers ever. There's an album called "Songbook"
Just Chris Cornell live with the acoustic guitar. Freaking amazing
Temple of the Dog is a fantastic album, a great supergroup from 1991, I was lucky to see their brief tour in 2016. Great show!
I don't think the shelf just "fell". It may have been Chris saying hello to YOU.
Awesome, thanks guys. On a related note...Norah Jones met Chris Cornell in 2014 at The Bay Area Bridge School Benefit Concert and they became friends. 5 days after he passed in May 2017 she performed on the very same stage at The Fox in Detroit he was on and as a tribute she performed " Black Hole Sun". Just her & her piano paying tribute to a fallen friend. You both would appreciate her good heart in this live video.
Finally. Maybe this one will catch on with other channels too. He might have higher notes or bigger belts, but it all culminates with this one, possibly his best overall performance
To experience a friendship were one friend writes this for the other. Timeless
Yes!!!! You NEED to check out his solo material….all masterpieces!!!!
Hi Jay, yeah, Chris Cornell has 5 solo albums under his belt. All are a must listen. He really spans the music spectrum with them. Great road trip music. Now, there is another AMAZING artist/band out there that has done the same thing that Chris has done. Ian Thornley of Big Wreck/Thornley fame. He was recently on Rick Beato's channel discussing his career and when it comes to Big Wreck/Thornley, I've dubbed their music Sneaky Heavy. Like that Running Back or Boxer that has that "Sneaky Speed" and when it happens in front of you, you're just...in awe.
My main love about this whole record it's a dedication to their fallen Brother in Rock, Andrew Wood of Mother Lovebone. We love and miss you Andrew, the music world is a sadder place without you in it. And now that Chris has left us, this song hits even harder. Today's my Mom's Birthday, she would have been 98 today. I lost her in 2010. She passed away on the operating table. So, listening to this with you I was right there with you, folks. Every moment, every emotion. A great song to play to remember how much on meant so much to you and will never leave you. I know I'll get to see all I know who've fallen in my life. When I get there, I'm sure they'll tell me after my Judgment and we're standing in front of the Gates, "Say hello to Heaven."
Been working all night on my content to help me cope with these feelings of loss. It's 0542. I'm hitting the rack. Love the content. Keep the rock coming and I really hope you check out Big Wreck/Thornley. I tell anyone who is in our community. They're a coast to coast band. Put in their music, and drive coast to coast without hitting the skip track button.
The Sarge
After Soundgarden he went on to have a solo career for several years before and after Audio Slave.
Euphoria Morning was his first solo album off after Soundgarden...
Some of my favorite solo songs he did that I think you guys should check out are: Sunshower, Can't Change Me , and the one I can't listen to anymore (too emotional for me to hear it, but my all time favorite) Preaching the End of the World!
His death hit me hard and its never been the same trying to listen to his music since! I've often said to friends, if I could choose to sound like any singer, it would be Chris for sure!
Chris Cornell touched heaven in this song
One of his best solo performances is Seasons.
Deep, beautiful philosophical track…
Just him and guitar, a “must listen.”
This one off album is one of the greatest albums of the 1990's, period. Plus members of Pearl Jam along for the ride too...MAGIC!💯🔥 Every single song on this album is totally reaction worthy, especially Reach Down ( SO frikkin 'hard!), and Hunger Strike, which you guys already did!💯
Chris Cornell had the voice of an angel. One of my Top 5 favorite singers. I love the fact that you get to experience the music I grew up on and see reactions like Amber tearing up.
Ironic hearing Cornell singing this about one of his good friends passing, makes you miss him even more
Chris Cornell solo song When Im Down, live at the Troubadour. Just freaking beautifull song. Your welcome. Peace be yours
Nothing compares to you.A great performance by him.