I had the extreme honor of seeing Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington perform together with my 11 year old son. We were dirt poor but I won the tickets...a beautiful memory. RIP to them both....suicidal thoughts are a slow cancer of mental illness.
THAT was a dream of mine!! My two favorite artists performing together?! My head wouldn’t have been able to handle it! What a wonderful experience!! I’ll never forget 2017! 💔 It is so hard to escape the prison of your own mind…I know…
I would say he was a better vocalist than a songwriter, but that is saying a lot. That being said, in comparison to his peers, he was a great songwriter, as well.
Chris Cornell is a legend! I highly suggest checking out his Prince cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U”. Vocals are insane! But honestly, everything from this man is incredible.
Yes!!! Love his acoustic covers. Billie Jean and when he did The Beatles “Imagine” on Howard Stern are my favorites but man that version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” is amazing ♥️
Chris Cornell was the singer of Soundgarden, part of that Four Horsemen of Grunge that came out in the early 90s.....Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. His voice has some really gross range and grit. This is a really good song, but you can listen to some other songs on the album if you want to hear him really let loose....something like Show Me How to Live.
You left out Stone Temple Pilots. Grunge was more than the Four Horsemen, Scott Welland could hold his own with any of those guys. RIP Scott, Chris, Kurt, and Layne who were all taken way too soon. At least Kurt led to Foo Fighters so his love for the movement can live on through Dave.
This song is very haunting to listen to after his death. It's essentially about him waiting for death, and Chris was known to suffer from depression, so to know years ago that he wrote a song like this about waiting for death to come and take him leaves me with a very sad feeling. The song is beautiful but it takes on even more weight after his tragic passing
This song is about a lonely old man waiting for death to take him. He’s lost everyone around him and life is not worth living with out others so he waits like a stone for death to rejoice with loved ones according to Chris.
"It sounds so good, but it means so much" is honestly the best description of Chris Cornell's music that I've ever heard. His music meant a lot to so many people, myself, included. RIP, Chris.
I think I read somewhere that they filmed this in a house that Jimi Hendrix owned or once lived in, a fellow native of Seattle. I kinda like the feel and connection of them roaming those rooms perhaps spiritually connecting with a groove or vibe that lingers on.
MR. KNIGHT is a true rocker at heart, hes starting to see the meanings behind the songs and lyrics. I really appreciate his genuine open mind on these reactions.
Definitely get some lyrics because his voice can blend words and kinda mesmerize you. Also, he’s had other bands too that you should check. He’s my husband’s favorite. Devastated when he died.
@@chrisosorio7843 which band is your favorite Chris Cornell version? There’s an XM radio channel that literally plays Chris Cornell all the time, they just change the band.
Whew! Still tough to listen to, the loss of Chris hit hard. I still don't feel like it was intentional. One of the greatest, most unique voices ever. This song is malleable to me, it comes thru with different emphasis each time.
Get it…his suicide was on the 6 month anniversary of my 23 yr old brother doing it the same way with no signs of depression ever. We all loved Chris Cornell. I’m 41 & my brothers are way younger. It’s bittersweet whenever I see his name but his music & voice makes me smile ♥️♥️
@@MusicEqualsMemories1980 oh Lord! I'm so very sorry, that has got to be some tremdous pain. I'm happy to hear his music makes you smile though. Much Love! 😘💕🕊
Man I still mourn over him. He was my all time fave male vocalist. RIP Chris! Oh and the lead guitarist is awesome Tom Morello known for Rage Against the Machine.
Fell on Black Days and Nothing Compares 2 U both from his Sirius XM live studio show are some of the best showcases of his voice. Nothing Compares 2 U gets all the love because of what the song is and his rendition is so heartfelt, but I think his vocals shine more on that Sirius version of Fell on Black Days. Also, Hunger Strike or Say Hello to Heaven both by Temple of The Dog are great showcases of his vocals…along with Eddie from Pearl Jam. If you want the best Audioslave song, check out I am the highway. The whole 2002 album is terrific.
I’m happy Stevie is changing it up here. The more I watch this channel the more I like it. He breaks down music like everyone else, I appreciate the open mindednesses and honesty. Thanks for the content
I'm SO happy you broke it down and got the real meaning!!! I'm very happy you got that he meant ANYONE, who could bring him peace!!! RIp Chris!! He was also in Soundgarden back in the day, when I was growing up. He was in lots of bands, I forget the number. Anyway, Soundgarden and Audioslave are my favs he was in. He messed up his larynx singing too, but he was SO GREAT!! He was called, The Voice by some, I don't remember where it originated from. It seems like he was called the Golden Voice, as well, idk. His suicide is greatly contested by many, including his wife. The medication he was on could make you more depressed, even suicidal. I know she had it in the courts, I don't recall if it has reached a verdict, or whatnot. He was soulful, beautiful, and extremely talented, in any event!! Amanda
Legend...every band he was in..was amazing..his solo career...amazing..there's never been anyone like him..hes been my favorite artist since I first heard him
"Say Hello To Heaven" is amazing. Chris was the singer for Temple of the Dog when he sang that song. I think you'll love it. Vocals are insane. I would love to hear Jennifer Hudson sing that song. You'll understand why after you hear it. She should've been the one at the tribute for Chris that sang it. Just my opinion.
you really gotta listen to Chris do solo stuff. he's one of the greatest singers ever. His version of Billie Jean is so fucking hard, you should do that next.
That’s the first thing I thought of…his version of Billie Jean could give even a non-music lover chills if they didn’t want to listen. I’m “old” and lived 80’s & 90’s music. Chris Cornell acoustic and redoing covers as his own are still what I’d rather put on when I’m driving than his years in bands 😉
It was almost a year after his death before I could listen to certain songs by Chris. This was one of those songs. Without a doubt one of the most powerful voices in rock music history. He's very much missed til this day. Keep it going in Rock and Roll Heaven Chris.
Love seeing people reactions to Chris cornells voice and mad skills... The man was an extremely important part of my childhood and adult life.. His songs were. Like lullabys and words of wisdom to me ❤️🙏🏽
Im a Georgia boy too and a big dawgs and braves and falcons fan hawks too but Soundgarden Audioslave and Chris cornell is my favorite bands. So this is perfect for me. Subbed.
Yes, he was!!! I miss his presence on this earth so much!! They're all talented, but Chris and Tom definitely stood out!! Especially in this one. I've listened to this song and many Soundgarden songs so much, that if they were in cassette or cd form, they'd be worn out, lol!! I also love Rage, of course. My teen years consisted of A LOT of music, and Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden were heavy in my playlists, or mixed tapes back then, haha!! I still listen to tons of music, and they still remain. I've widened my music horizons over the years to include so many amazing types of music. So, I really love seeing others do the same by listening to “my" music!! Take Care, Amanda
Some of Chris’ best range is shown in “show me how to live” by audioslave, and hunger strike by temple of the dog. Chris was the man, and highly respected across a lot of genres of music.
His vocals are by far one of the best. Glad your looking into great vocalists no matter what flavor they. I love people of all flavors that can just lay it down . Great music is love...
Stevie, as someone has already mentioned about Chris being the former lead singer of Soundgarden, it’s also worth noting that lead guitar for Audioslave was Tom Morello, current lead guitarist of Rage Against The Machine. So combining Tom’s extremely unique style that we hear in RATM with Chris’ legendary voice made for an incredible match. Check out more Audioslave. You’ll love it.
The Bass player described that the song is about an old man waiting for death. He sits in a house alone after all his friends and family have passed on before him. He is waiting to be reunited with them. Chris Cornell said this song was about finding God through means other than the traditional monotheistic way of thinking. Which both makes sense based on this phrase. “To anyone who will take me to haven. To a place I recall, I was there so long ago.“. Heaven in this case would be being with the people metaphorically lost. To anyone who will take me there makes sense in the context of getting to heaven in a non traditional monotheistic way. Also that video is shot is Jimi Hendrix’s old house where he wrote “Purple Haze.”.
My favorite song ever, 2nd fave: Crawling by Linkin Park Live with Chris Cornell… tragedy we lost two of the best voices in music when we lost Chris and Chester💔
Stevie you should check out "In My Time of Dying" or "When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin. The way they could use old blues songs and transform them is pretty amazing
And of course there's Chris' very Robert Plant vocalisation in early Soundgarden songs, for eg; in Beyond the Wheel, Germany, early 90's, as he builds up to the line, then just lets rip at 'Mother, who's your man.... etc' the ability, power and belting strength at that range he hits is phenomenal, defs in Plants territory and just so raw and unrefined yet, still finding his voices true potential. What a tragic loss, depression is no joke. RIP legend.
Love seeing someone that's more on the side of hip hop R&B that hears a song like this and it hits them. I'm glad Stevie was rocking out to this. And it seemed genuine. Not like the other reactors that just sit there and fake head bang or something and aren't really listening to it
First time watching one of your videos. Really like you “break-down” style, more than just a “reaction”. I’ll definitely be checking out more videos. Chris is part of that 80-90s rock era where the songs meant one thing to them, but they encourage fans to take any meaning that helped them from a song. Before you could just look up a meaning, you would be in your car or laying on the floor listening to music and just contemplating meaning in lyrics.
Sad thing about this particular track is that he's literally singing to death (the "Grim Reaper") waiting for him.. "In your house, alone to be.. Room by room, patiently. I'll wait for you here, like a stone.." So beautifully written and sung, but so haunting at the same time. R.I.P Chris Cornell, the greatest vocalist of all time 💐💯
@@brcage either way, he is talking about death. There are certain interviews where he talks about it in depth. He was very curious about the afterlife and all that years before he died. Edit: read the lyrics carefully, specifically the verses, not the chorus. Almost every line is referencing death.
@@angeladavis9254 and what difference does that make? None, he's still talking about death. Why is that so hard to understand? lol I guess if you can relate it's easier to understand? Maybe? I mean, it's not like suicide/death is a foreign subject to him in his music (with both bands).
This is my fav song of all time, I listen to it multiple times a week. I'm so happy you went into this blond. Chris Cornell is one of the greatest singer/song writers of all time.
You're the first reactor I've seen immediately catch that he's reading the bible, or at least say it out loud. This is one of my favorite songs, so I've seen quite a lot of reactions to it.... These lyrics are indeed based on a bible message. John 14:2-3 1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; and believe in Me as well. 2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Excellent analysis, spot on. Chris is singing about waiting to die 😢. Understanding that he took his own life in the end gives this song even more incredible depth … 😔
Chris Cornell's voice will never be replicated. The haunting sound, the range, the gravel....God I loved hearing that man sing. I really hate that we lost him. It's definitely worth pointing out that he struggled with depression pretty badly - I feel like he was always searching for something that would make him feel...happy, sad, angry...just something to make him FEEL like that lingering emptiness was filled for good. But he never could discover what the "it" was for him, and when nothing (not even his kids) could make that emptiness turn to contentment, he felt happiness was intangible. And that, it seems like, was just too much to bear for the rest of his life.
Chris Cornell was my favourite singer of all time. Grunge and rock god!!! I was lucky to have seen him live in concert soundgarden once in Vancouver BC and once in LA. Also saw him live in Vancouver BC Chris Cornell songbook tour unplugged. Your voice will live on in my soul forever Chris- I’m so happy to see others finding this epic treasure of music. ♥️
everyone is gonna tell you songs to listen to, but he is one of the best wordsmiths to ever live. unbelievable level of artistry with lyrics. over his whole career
Congratulations. You have done your first video in what should be a long line of Chris Cornell reactions. There is so much more you need to hear. The mans work will end up being something you will be sorry you have been missing. His voice will definitely be missed in the music world.
RIP Chris,.forever. Chris Cornell (the lead singer) had one of the finest voices in music. It is sorely missed. I was given a gift for my birthday years ago by a close friend who knew him. We went to Seattle from Oly to a tavern beneath the overhead for a few drinks. I'm sitting there and here comes this tall slender long haired gorgeous guy,right up behind me. He hugged me and said Happy Birthday to me. My friend had set up this wonderful B'day gift.
I had the extreme honor of seeing Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington perform together with my 11 year old son. We were dirt poor but I won the tickets...a beautiful memory. RIP to them both....suicidal thoughts are a slow cancer of mental illness.
Losing those two within a couple of months... DAMN!!! Why, why, why??????
❤️🥹❤️
THAT was a dream of mine!! My two favorite artists performing together?! My head wouldn’t have been able to handle it! What a wonderful experience!! I’ll never forget 2017! 💔 It is so hard to escape the prison of your own mind…I know…
And your boy holds onto them memories as hard as you do.
Bless you both.
Wow, very lucky
He was arguably one of the greatest songwriters in music
RIP Chris Cornell
In this one, "wine was bled" says an awful lot for three syllables.
One of the greatest songwriters and voices in rock....he had it all, dude. Such a loss. RIP.
I would say he was a better vocalist than a songwriter, but that is saying a lot. That being said, in comparison to his peers, he was a great songwriter, as well.
HIGHLY HIGHLY arguable.
@@SweetIcedTea44 Seeing how stating who are the best vocalists and songwriters are subjective to begin with, I agree.
Chris Cornell is a legend! I highly suggest checking out his Prince cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U”. Vocals are insane! But honestly, everything from this man is incredible.
Yes!!! Love his acoustic covers. Billie Jean and when he did The Beatles “Imagine” on Howard Stern are my favorites but man that version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” is amazing ♥️
I second this!
I third this💯💯💯💯💯
For sure!
Best song ever!
Chris Cornell was the singer of Soundgarden, part of that Four Horsemen of Grunge that came out in the early 90s.....Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. His voice has some really gross range and grit. This is a really good song, but you can listen to some other songs on the album if you want to hear him really let loose....something like Show Me How to Live.
Well said well said
was in temple of the dog too!!
Show me how to live or Cochise.
You left out Stone Temple Pilots. Grunge was more than the Four Horsemen, Scott Welland could hold his own with any of those guys. RIP Scott, Chris, Kurt, and Layne who were all taken way too soon. At least Kurt led to Foo Fighters so his love for the movement can live on through Dave.
Why do people forget about Queens of the Stone age?
This song is very haunting to listen to after his death. It's essentially about him waiting for death, and Chris was known to suffer from depression, so to know years ago that he wrote a song like this about waiting for death to come and take him leaves me with a very sad feeling. The song is beautiful but it takes on even more weight after his tragic passing
I feltthe same way... i hadnt listened to it since his passing, it definitely holds new meaning for me now knowing what i know.. rip chris
Yes!!!!
It really is. I'll second this sentiment. We dont think about the actual passionate meaning of the lyrics until they're gone.
This song is about a lonely old man waiting for death to take him. He’s lost everyone around him and life is not worth living with out others so he waits like a stone for death to rejoice with loved ones according to Chris.
Waiting to die, reading the Bible in Heaven's waiting room.
"It sounds so good, but it means so much" is honestly the best description of Chris Cornell's music that I've ever heard. His music meant a lot to so many people, myself, included. RIP, Chris.
A lot of people didn’t realize it wasn’t your typical love song
That it was about someone waiting for death to be with the one they love
His voice is incredible. ❤💔 RIP Chris "No one sings like you anymore".
No body does or ever will
Check out Ten Second Songs acoustic cover of this song. But I warn you. Be ready to cry.
''Audioslave - Show Me How to Live'' is a must listen if you want to hear him really belt out his vocal power, plus the video is cool too
Abso-fucking-lutely, and I'm not even sure that was his full power either
Agree. That songs is SO good, too.
YES!
Gotta do Cochise. Audio slave is Chris Cornell and Rage against the Machine minus Zak. It’s hype as hell. And it showcases Chris’s voice.
Rage against the machine before it Raged for the machine. Good Ol Days...
@@LastNameAvailable you know audioslave came after rage right? :)
@@lordhuebi he's talking about their political views going in line with the government.
Chris Cornell is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. RIP to Chris
Greatest vocalists period.
His cover on Nothing Compares 2 U is incredible. Very raw version of his voice. Incredible talent.
Stevie, this is facts, his cover is UN FUCKING BELIEVABLE! You wont be disappointed. Great reaction!
And don’t forget his version of Billie Jean!!
Its flawless and he makes it look so effortless.
Listen to video Chris Cornell covers everyone
I think I read somewhere that they filmed this in a house that Jimi Hendrix owned or once lived in, a fellow native of Seattle. I kinda like the feel and connection of them roaming those rooms perhaps spiritually connecting with a groove or vibe that lingers on.
It’s hard man. Not ashamed to say that I cried when I heard that he has passed away. Still burns. Thanks for your reaction.
MR. KNIGHT is a true rocker at heart, hes starting to see the meanings behind the songs and lyrics. I really appreciate his genuine open mind on these reactions.
There will NEVER be another Chris Cornell. If you go down the CC rabbit hole you will find AT LEAST 50 of the greatest songs and performances ever
Every time I hear Cornell it just gives me goosebumps - no matter how many millions of times I hear it. What a legend he was!
Has anyone heard a voice like this since his passing no way god bless Chris RIP a legend has passed through the gates of heaven
When I found out he died, it shook me up pretty good. Chris was a treasure and god damn was he talented
“It sounds so good but means so much” is the best tagline for bands that grew up in the 90’s I’ve ever heard.
Definitely get some lyrics because his voice can blend words and kinda mesmerize you. Also, he’s had other bands too that you should check. He’s my husband’s favorite. Devastated when he died.
Me too... Tell your Husband I understand his pain.
@@chrisosorio7843 which band is your favorite Chris Cornell version? There’s an XM radio channel that literally plays Chris Cornell all the time, they just change the band.
It will be sound garden, then audio slave and then temple of the dog (which might be my favorite)
@@SaltyJennC Audioslave holds a special place in my heart. A lot of memories with that music. Temple of the dog is rad too!
Whew! Still tough to listen to, the loss of Chris hit hard. I still don't feel like it was intentional. One of the greatest, most unique voices ever. This song is malleable to me, it comes thru with different emphasis each time.
Get it…his suicide was on the 6 month anniversary of my 23 yr old brother doing it the same way with no signs of depression ever. We all loved Chris Cornell. I’m 41 & my brothers are way younger. It’s bittersweet whenever I see his name but his music & voice makes me smile ♥️♥️
@@MusicEqualsMemories1980 oh Lord! I'm so very sorry, that has got to be some tremdous pain. I'm happy to hear his music makes you smile though. Much Love! 😘💕🕊
@@MusicEqualsMemories1980 I'm sorry for your loss. strength to you and yours. Depression is a hell of a beast. Peace.
Chris Cornell has one of the most iconic voices in my opinion. 🙏 RIP
Man I still mourn over him. He was my all time fave male vocalist. RIP Chris! Oh and the lead guitarist is awesome Tom Morello known for Rage Against the Machine.
Chris Cornell 🙌🏻 but let’s not leave out Tom Morello.
100%
Collectively they were an amazing group.. Tom's my favourite guitarist so naturally I'm biased 😂
yeah tom morello is a legend
This entire album is great! Look at any LIVE Chris Cornel performances, he was amazing. Rest In Peace ✌️
Fell on Black Days and Nothing Compares 2 U both from his Sirius XM live studio show are some of the best showcases of his voice. Nothing Compares 2 U gets all the love because of what the song is and his rendition is so heartfelt, but I think his vocals shine more on that Sirius version of Fell on Black Days. Also, Hunger Strike or Say Hello to Heaven both by Temple of
The Dog are great showcases of his vocals…along with Eddie from Pearl Jam. If you want the best Audioslave song, check out I am the highway. The whole 2002 album is terrific.
Great Song Great Band Great Angel Chris 🙌 ...and Stevie great beautiful man! 😍
I’m happy Stevie is changing it up here. The more I watch this channel the more I like it. He breaks down music like everyone else, I appreciate the open mindednesses and honesty.
Thanks for the content
I'm SO happy you broke it down and got the real meaning!!! I'm very happy you got that he meant ANYONE, who could bring him peace!!! RIp Chris!! He was also in Soundgarden back in the day, when I was growing up. He was in lots of bands, I forget the number. Anyway, Soundgarden and Audioslave are my favs he was in. He messed up his larynx singing too, but he was SO GREAT!! He was called, The Voice by some, I don't remember where it originated from. It seems like he was called the Golden Voice, as well, idk. His suicide is greatly contested by many, including his wife. The medication he was on could make you more depressed, even suicidal. I know she had it in the courts, I don't recall if it has reached a verdict, or whatnot. He was soulful, beautiful, and extremely talented, in any event!!
Amanda
"it sounds so good but it means so much" = perfect description of Chris' lyrics and songwriting.
This song helped me heal from my dad's death. I love Chris!! Loud Love to you!!
One of the best to ever bless music. Absolute Legend gone far to soon.
Shadow on the sun is my favorite song of all time. It is a masterpiece of music.
You just heard the voice of a generation...RIP Chris
"Sounds so good but means so much".... brother you got it
Legend...every band he was in..was amazing..his solo career...amazing..there's never been anyone like him..hes been my favorite artist since I first heard him
"Say Hello To Heaven" is amazing. Chris was the singer for Temple of the Dog when he sang that song. I think you'll love it. Vocals are insane.
I would love to hear Jennifer Hudson sing that song. You'll understand why after you hear it. She should've been the one at the tribute for Chris that sang it. Just my opinion.
you really gotta listen to Chris do solo stuff. he's one of the greatest singers ever. His version of Billie Jean is so fucking hard, you should do that next.
That’s the first thing I thought of…his version of Billie Jean could give even a non-music lover chills if they didn’t want to listen. I’m “old” and lived 80’s & 90’s music. Chris Cornell acoustic and redoing covers as his own are still what I’d rather put on when I’m driving than his years in bands 😉
Ooh. Didn't know he had a version of that. I'll go watch it.
I agree it hits so different when Chris sings it
@curtisholsinger6023 what did ya think
Effin' SUCKS that we lost this voice, his poetry, his beautiful soul! Damn, it still hurts!!!
RIP Chris Cornell. You live on in your Music and in the hearts of the Millions of fans who you touched.... Thankyou for the Memories!
Always impressed how you pull the real meaning out of every song...
It was almost a year after his death before I could listen to certain songs by Chris. This was one of those songs. Without a doubt one of the most powerful voices in rock music history. He's very much missed til this day. Keep it going in Rock and Roll Heaven Chris.
Thisis one of my favorite songs ever.
Finally someone who takes the time and is smart enough to dissect this song, well done.
Chris Cornell "Nothing Compares to You". Epic
Love seeing people reactions to Chris cornells voice and mad skills... The man was an extremely important part of my childhood and adult life.. His songs were. Like lullabys and words of wisdom to me ❤️🙏🏽
Chris was so amazing. Thiere will never be another. Thx for reacting to him. Not forgotten.
I literally laughed out loud. "It sounds so good but it means so much." And yes, this is definitely rock. Maybe Alternative Rock, potentially.
RIP Chris! I love you brother!
I miss him. Such a good dude and an amazing vocalist.
Im a Georgia boy too and a big dawgs and braves and falcons fan hawks too but Soundgarden Audioslave and Chris cornell is my favorite bands. So this is perfect for me. Subbed.
If you like his voice on this, you'll really enjoy his rendition of Fell On Black Days for Sirius XM, and Say Hello 2 Heaven is also incredible.
Stevie, you are gonna love reacting to more Chris Cornell. You will not be disappointed.
Yes, he was!!! I miss his presence on this earth so much!! They're all talented, but Chris and Tom definitely stood out!! Especially in this one. I've listened to this song and many Soundgarden songs so much, that if they were in cassette or cd form, they'd be worn out, lol!! I also love Rage, of course. My teen years consisted of A LOT of music, and Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden were heavy in my playlists, or mixed tapes back then, haha!! I still listen to tons of music, and they still remain. I've widened my music horizons over the years to include so many amazing types of music. So, I really love seeing others do the same by listening to “my" music!!
Take Care,
Amanda
Thank you for showing this some love chris cornel was a once in a lifetime human and im glad to have experienced his voice
Some of Chris’ best range is shown in “show me how to live” by audioslave, and hunger strike by temple of the dog. Chris was the man, and highly respected across a lot of genres of music.
His vocals are by far one of the best. Glad your looking into great vocalists no matter what flavor they. I love people of all flavors that can just lay it down . Great music is love...
LOVE Chris Cornell’s vocals and songwriting. Soundgarden and Audioslave are worth diving right into. RIP Chris Cornell.
Soundgarden/audioslave..best voice ever..RIP CHRIS CORNELL
Stevie, as someone has already mentioned about Chris being the former lead singer of Soundgarden, it’s also worth noting that lead guitar for Audioslave was Tom Morello, current lead guitarist of Rage Against The Machine. So combining Tom’s extremely unique style that we hear in RATM with Chris’ legendary voice made for an incredible match. Check out more Audioslave. You’ll love it.
I appreciate you paying homage to
Some classic joints
Rock, rap, it’s all fire
Chris is one of the best voices in rock ever my dude
😅 it’s hard to say because there’s a lot of em honestly
But yeah he’s on that list for sure
RIP Chris Cornell. ❤️
This is by far my favorite reaction of yours brother. 🤘🏻🔥 I could tell it hit you in the chest.
chris is a legend forever
Black hole sun... amazing song
Also shadow on the sun amazing too
Chris Cornell is on the short list of legends
Chris Cornell,, Soundgarden.. the entire catalogue... "My wave", "Superunknown", "Black hole Sun"..
Play his version of Billie Jean. He was so fucking talented ♥️
Legendary voice. Beautiful man. Gentle soul. RIP
The Bass player described that the song is about an old man waiting for death. He sits in a house alone after all his friends and family have passed on before him. He is waiting to be reunited with them.
Chris Cornell said this song was about finding God through means other than the traditional monotheistic way of thinking. Which both makes sense based on this phrase. “To anyone who will take me to haven. To a place I recall, I was there so long ago.“. Heaven in this case would be being with the people metaphorically lost. To anyone who will take me there makes sense in the context of getting to heaven in a non traditional monotheistic way.
Also that video is shot is Jimi Hendrix’s old house where he wrote “Purple Haze.”.
My favorite song ever, 2nd fave: Crawling by Linkin Park Live with Chris Cornell… tragedy we lost two of the best voices in music when we lost Chris and Chester💔
This song was playing while my daughter was born in the car on the way to the hospital in 2004. We listen to it on her bday every year
R.I.P Chris Cornell.Another one the greats.
Stevie you should check out "In My Time of Dying" or "When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin. The way they could use old blues songs and transform them is pretty amazing
And of course there's Chris' very Robert Plant vocalisation in early Soundgarden songs, for eg; in Beyond the Wheel, Germany, early 90's, as he builds up to the line, then just lets rip at 'Mother, who's your man.... etc' the ability, power and belting strength at that range he hits is phenomenal, defs in Plants territory and just so raw and unrefined yet, still finding his voices true potential. What a tragic loss, depression is no joke. RIP legend.
Love seeing someone that's more on the side of hip hop R&B that hears a song like this and it hits them. I'm glad Stevie was rocking out to this. And it seemed genuine. Not like the other reactors that just sit there and fake head bang or something and aren't really listening to it
First time watching one of your videos. Really like you “break-down” style, more than just a “reaction”. I’ll definitely be checking out more videos.
Chris is part of that 80-90s rock era where the songs meant one thing to them, but they encourage fans to take any meaning that helped them from a song. Before you could just look up a meaning, you would be in your car or laying on the floor listening to music and just contemplating meaning in lyrics.
One of the best rock voices and songwriters\in my time. One of my favorites. Still can't believe he really left. RIP, Chris.
Sad thing about this particular track is that he's literally singing to death (the "Grim Reaper") waiting for him..
"In your house, alone to be.. Room by room, patiently. I'll wait for you here, like a stone.."
So beautifully written and sung, but so haunting at the same time.
R.I.P Chris Cornell, the greatest vocalist of all time 💐💯
It doesn't say "alone to be"... he say 'I long to be'... and what he's referring to is the presence of GOD.
@@brcage either way, he is talking about death. There are certain interviews where he talks about it in depth. He was very curious about the afterlife and all that years before he died.
Edit: read the lyrics carefully, specifically the verses, not the chorus. Almost every line is referencing death.
@@brcage Yes.
But it's I long to be.
@@angeladavis9254 and what difference does that make? None, he's still talking about death.
Why is that so hard to understand? lol
I guess if you can relate it's easier to understand? Maybe? I mean, it's not like suicide/death is a foreign subject to him in his music (with both bands).
RIP Chris Cornell . Great reaction as always. Love seeing your journey into new stuff!
If you haven’t already, check out Chris Cornell’s version of Billie Jean. You won’t be disappointed.
As well as songwriter and lyricist. He’s the deepest and such a clever poet . RIP Chris we love you
RIP Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington
This is my fav song of all time, I listen to it multiple times a week. I'm so happy you went into this blond. Chris Cornell is one of the greatest singer/song writers of all time.
You're the first reactor I've seen immediately catch that he's reading the bible, or at least say it out loud. This is one of my favorite songs, so I've seen quite a lot of reactions to it....
These lyrics are indeed based on a bible message.
John 14:2-3 1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; and believe in Me as well. 2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
I become a big Chris Cornell fan in my 40s. Audioslave with Cornell as their front man put out some great songs.
Excellent analysis, spot on. Chris is singing about waiting to die 😢. Understanding that he took his own life in the end gives this song even more incredible depth … 😔
Chris Cornell's voice will never be replicated. The haunting sound, the range, the gravel....God I loved hearing that man sing. I really hate that we lost him. It's definitely worth pointing out that he struggled with depression pretty badly - I feel like he was always searching for something that would make him feel...happy, sad, angry...just something to make him FEEL like that lingering emptiness was filled for good. But he never could discover what the "it" was for him, and when nothing (not even his kids) could make that emptiness turn to contentment, he felt happiness was intangible. And that, it seems like, was just too much to bear for the rest of his life.
Love him. Was blessed to see him live here in Canada. A voice like no other. God bless his soul.
Chris Cornell was my favourite singer of all time. Grunge and rock god!!! I was lucky to have seen him live in concert soundgarden once in Vancouver BC and once in LA. Also saw him live in Vancouver BC Chris Cornell songbook tour unplugged. Your voice will live on in my soul forever Chris- I’m so happy to see others finding this epic treasure of music. ♥️
everyone is gonna tell you songs to listen to, but he is one of the best wordsmiths to ever live. unbelievable level of artistry with lyrics. over his whole career
Chris could make you feel. Didnt matter what he was singing... you felt it!
And Chris Cornell's nothing compares to you! 🤘❤️🖤 Any of his songs are great !
RIP Chris Cornell. A legend!!! Like a stone is one of my favorite songs all time. It just hits different.
Sooo talented and gone too soon RIP with much respect
Yesssss @stevieknight !!!! Chris Cornell was gifted beyond belief and his music gets you lost in it
Miss his voice..left this world too soon!❤🤟
Chris Cornell was an amazing artist! R.I.P.
Congratulations. You have done your first video in what should be a long line of Chris Cornell reactions. There is so much more you need to hear. The mans work will end up being something you will be sorry you have been missing. His voice will definitely be missed in the music world.
RIP Chris,.forever.
Chris Cornell (the lead singer) had one of the finest voices in music. It is sorely missed.
I was given a gift for my birthday years ago by a close friend who knew him. We went to Seattle from Oly to a tavern beneath the overhead for a few drinks. I'm sitting there and here comes this tall slender long haired gorgeous guy,right up behind me.
He hugged me and said Happy Birthday to me.
My friend had set up this wonderful B'day gift.