Alice in Chains - "Rotten Apple" The Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Oct 17. 1993

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

Imagine this song at Unplugged

[@kaatyblue]

I'll never get over the fact that it isn't lol

[@Natacha1111]

@@kaatyblue right? I'm upset lol

[@rsohlich1]

At least we have this.... amazing

[@albertofernandez9804]

Don't follow

[@jaycobhartnett3433]

@@kaatyblue songs i wish were played 1. i stay away 2. rotten apple (just imagine the bass and the harmonized vocals 😩) 3. am i inside 4. right turn

[@kushladesma7463]

layne hitting those notes while smoking damn just damn

[@ladyreddeath13]

I was six when he died. I wouldn't go on to appreciate and adore AIC until I was 24, when my depression reached an extremely low point. This song- really the entire JOF EP- spoke to me. Dirt did too. Of course I listened to Mad Season as well. These lyrics gave me so much comfort. My family found out around this time, my older brother was an addict. Once again, I turned to this band and Layne's voice for comfort. Luckily, my brother is on the road to getting clean and sober. I think he just made it into a year sober, If my memory is right. I'm in better headspace too. But I'll never forget this was one of the two artists that got me through an extremely tough part of my life. If you've made it this far, thanks for reading. Stay safe and alive out there, friend. Be kind to yourself.

[@TheStepmonkey]

I also was 6 when Layne passed away. I discovered this band way too late and yet they quickly became my favorite ever💗 Their music is just so unique and beautiful. Even if im not an addict or depressed person I can still enjoy the melodies and gorgeous singing 👌

[@Tdub0911]

Yeah, they really were like no others. Mad Season is my favorite Seattle album ever, still.

[@brycevaldez4635]

You were born in ‘96 like me

[@weseisenschenkslostmusclec9123]

Layne always looked over at Jerry when he fucked up on a song. 1:47 case in point. You'll find this throughout his career.

[@Papatorrejano]

As every creative partners must had their own rapport, i notice that as well. Sadly that kinship was severily affected later.

[@WoodDemonX]

Jerry was/is defacto leader.

[@maximohxc]

jerry was always the leader. he always was the composer and lyricist, layne was only the singer but the soul of the band

[@Snoopdog333333]

@@maximohxc only the singer? beg your pardon! Layne's voice was a fng instrument!!!!

[@soledesertion]

@@maximohxc layne wrote lyrics too actually

[@goodeldash]

Hey Layne, I appreciated the extra “hey ahh nuh naaaah” :)

[@huolong437]

I'd go to sleep everynight listening to it and never get tired

[@halliebridgewater]

it was adorable

[@kamronsafaie4586]

lol he. fucked up a lil bit. Whenever he messes up he always looks at jerry. kinda funny

[@lulomssvo2991]

No fue extra! Faltaba un aparte más,... Jerry se confundió y el batero lo siguió y el pobre Layne tuvo que seguir cantando el estribillo, por eso se da vuelta y los mira...

[@mdab0123]

The band messed up. There is an odd number of phrases for the first verse, five in total. True he was singing the wrong words but the band went into the chorus after the 4th phrase. The second verse has two phrases then back into the chorus, same with the last verse, two phrases, then final chorus to outro. Layne's look was like, "the hell?".

[@carolineroggenbuck9381]

AIC's most underrated song. Imagine "I Stay Away," "Rotten Apple," and "Don't Follow" on Unplugged. Time constraints from MTV executives limited the amount of songs AIC could perform, but fuck that. The musicians know more than the MTV executives. MTV should have allowed AIC to perform these songs to release them on anniversary/bonus feature releases. "Angry Chair" almost was not performed due to time constraints. Thank God AIC fought for that. "Nutshell" thankfully was played and is still my favorite on Uplugged (better than the studio version) followed by "Down In a Hole" and "Would?."

[@peetvader478]

4:21 the dynamics are amazing from rough to soft as butter ...from quiet to loud ..

[@kylehartwig9398]

Layne smoking a cigarette is the cherry on top

[@trygvesmor]

Layne was, is, and forever will be the incarnation of perfection.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Well said, best singer in rock history 💗

[@daniel__emil]

I once had this dream where I was driving through a foreign city at night. It felt so eerie yet I knew I was safe because Layne was in the car with me, and he was singing this song. The car’s stereo was playing the instrumental part, but it didn’t sound like the studio version. This is the closest I’ll get to hearing it while I’m awake. R.I.P. Layne and Mike.

[@number1andnumber4]

Omg, what a beautiful dream. I wish I could have had as good of a dream!❤

[@heathert5455]

God, why did I have to be 5 in 1993 instead of 25? I would have loved to see Layne sing live.

[@evakrissance]

Aurelia Astrea why was I not *alive*

[@trygvesmor]

I was 13 in 1993 and missed out on the opportunity to see them live.

[@marlonharper-cheechoo2096]

I was only 2 and a half months during this show lol

[@greeenpro2009]

I was a senior in high school in 1993 and just missed seeing them live 😭🤦‍♂️

[@_c3a3m_88]

At least you were alive in the 90s

[@dongato6838]

So sad how most songs off the two "mellow" EPs were never performed live often. This was incredible.

[@josecano9210]

Don Gato honestly this song is the most underrated song on the EP

[@dustysemancik2463]

@@josecano9210 this is definitely one of the best but I’d say the most underrated is don’t follow

[@jondubb35]

Yep. Had Layne made it through, they would have not only played the EP songs live, they would’ve continued writing songs like these.

[@runnersdialzero1244]

How many shows with Layne were there after this, though? Twenty? Less?

[@caseyboone71]

Jerry killing it once again. His solo blew me away once again!

[@weddingatcana.]

💯

[@wbtedeathcore]

I just LOVE how Layne sings the chorus at 4:17... The Jar of Flies version is more solid, while the live version sounds like a jam. I think this song, especially the one played in this show, is one of the best AIC moments of ALL their career... Even with the little mistake at 1:44 haha. So powerful, so emotional. I just wonder why they didn't played it at the Unplugged.

[@wbtedeathcore]

And Jerry's guitarwork.................. woof

[@richthomas7080]

This one and Don't Follow would've been perfect fits for Unplugged. I suppose they didn't want the whole show to be from Jar of Flies.

[@Erick-io5xi]

wow, the 4:17 minute is so good. so powerful and chill at the same time. its crazy, man.

[@wbtedeathcore]

Man... gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. Cheers from Brazil.

[@wbtedeathcore]

Could be... Rotten Apple's like a hidden gem... Althought for me it's in my top 5 AIC songs, there's plenty of people that never heard of it. Cheers from Brazil.

[@sapperdeflap2998]

I was there! Layne was high as a kite and certainly not at his finest that night but it was still a good concert in my opinion.

[@therealmuthaphukkin.g]

You should be grateful my man. I can never see him ...

[@TheStepmonkey]

He definitely wasn't high as a kite cause he did an awesome performance. Just because he was an addict doesn't mean he was high all the time 🙄

[@sapperdeflap2998]

@@TheStepmonkey I was standing near the stage and he was definitely out of his mind.His behavior clearly showed it. I remember it very well. He finished a bottle of alcohol in the beginning and threw it in the audience. Accidentally hitting a woman on the head who got quite injured..So, he was either drunk, high or both..The injured fan didn’t file any charges against the band to my knowledge. And nevertheless, he and the band played very well.

[@jaxx-6795]

Very lucky to have been there

[@Okayzy]

@@TheStepmonkey hard to believe huh? why do you think he was famous lololololol

[@jaxx-6795]

I love that this video surfaced and I love that there’s footage of him singing one of the most beautiful songs ever!! Love ROTTEN APPLE. Layne is truly one of a kind will always be missed. 🤍

[@doc.sk8erdie286]

I don't care that he fumbled some lyrics, he kept singing and made it up at 4:21.💯 Rest in peace Layne.🤘

[@1967lovechild]

Jerry’s just always been the consummate professional performer.♥️Layne had a quality that I’ve never heard or seen in any other singer.🙏💯❣️

[@jessickalush3305]

I love how into this he gets, love this tune

[@Landon161.]

4:27 gave me fucking chills...

[@nonyabizz928]

Layne fucking Staley right there !!!!! The best voice in music history. R.I.P. LAYNE AND MIKE. So sad. I beat my addiction. I sure wish you had !

[@ryanbeasley6224]

well for now on when ever I hear someone yaking about the Netherlands I'm gonna think hey that's 1 of the 2 only places where they actually have a recording of Layne singing this beautiful song.

[@flynntaylor5459]

.not sure way its wasn't done at unplugged but I'm taking a guess that it was too on point. Layne is broken he appeared to have difficulty putting himself up straight on a stool. Rotten is a fall from grace I doubt layne wanted to be reminded of that and neither did jerry. Rotten is such a calling card to the devastation laynes life had become. I cant listen to ritten without crying its too symbolically relevant and layne sung that with such brutal honesty that it really hit home for me. Miss him so much everyday... always💔

[@survivingthepettys6670]

Layne was a literal angel.....I wish he was still here 😭❤️

[@wackjetze8403]

Imagine being there, hearing this, and not being able to listen to it until the album comes out

[@sunsetcliffs98]

Layne kinda messed up the first chorus around 1:45 when he says “hey na na na” one time too many. He catches it pretty fast and looks at Jerry.

[@rsohlich1]

I seem to come full circle with this song. I leave it only to come back again. Beautiful tune

[@joshmartimez2235]

This is my favorite live version of the song. The one filmed in the Netherlands was played like the performance on Jar of Flies. This show as a whole was great. Laynes is obviously very high but still puts on a great show.

[@applesu8574]

Josh Martimez yes

[@queencrimson9604]

Josh Martimez How can you tell he‘s very high?

[@billybob6845]

yeah, saying something like that is very low

[@dongato6838]

Not sure if he was high or not but he nailed this performance. A little bummed the footage ended as Sean was starting to get into the drumming.

[@dboy2462]

@@billybob6845 It's not low at all, it's reality. Watch the whole Rotterdam show, or even just they playing What The Hell Have I. It's obvious he's high.

[@goodeldash]

I find that I keep coming back to this video. I love how at 2:50 he sounds like an old wizard "WhhaaAAaat" haha

[@_c3a3m_88]

I love Layne, but it did kinda bother me that he sang it like that

[@goodeldash]

@@_c3a3m_88 i see what you mean, it's just an example how raw his performance was though and kinda showing everyone that life he sings about is no lie.

[@rubussoundcheck294]

I was there..... 1993

[@michelevigliani94]

There's a small unplugged rotten apple soundcheck.This Song is amazing

[@jaxx-6795]

Yes we were gifted that for Christmas. It was/ is truly amazing.

[@JR10_RR]

This could have been one of their greatest live songs. That last chorus was nails.

[@leedavies6386]

Layne fucked up with the extra hey na na na na 😆

[@SkullfxceOS]

Real gem finding these.

[@riverofdeceit]

This is the most beautiful Alice song 🖤

[@sheldontravis5154]

Layne you are missed!

[@NoName-sf4xs]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKnCq3h6h5mrl5o 5:40 For anyone looking for an “unplugged” version of this, here. Unfortunately fragments of a sound check may be as close as we get for now. I have yet to find an actual concert version, hopefully it exists out there somewhere, but I’m not sure as of now. If it does, please share!

[@goodeldash]

this is so damn grunge and gritty, Layne sounds next level

[@jafarmumaeri7921]

I think this song is masterpiece of AIC

[@packerz3796]

layne fucked up around the 2 minute part .. jerry walked away and said fuck it ...

[@PapaKakaes]

packerz 37 brand new song for them to perform live. Bound to be some mistakes. Glad they attempted it, warts and all

[@packerz3796]

PapaKakes you're right... good stuff .. probably not the night they should of attempted it tho.

[@derekoporta7373]

This is fucking amazing, brutal and perfect lml

[@EmmaDracler]

If you watch the video of the whole concert you can see that Layne was in a TERRIBLE state. Completely erratic and messing up a bunch of songs. I think the solo that Jerry did at the end was kind of for himself, I can only imagine how hard it was getting through that show, seeing Layne in the state that he was and not being able to do anything about it. It’s pretty heartbreaking.

[@JohnSmith-bq2de]

Jerry in great form, beautiful solo by him

[@justinlaw5049]

Just natural awesomeness!

[@inessabanovic8491]

I would kill to have HD videos of these performances.

[@peetvader478]

I hope jerry has all the motherboard recordings of these live shows

[@maximohxc]

4:14 that part is fucking incredible.

[@ronny-2112]

Love this song, it's a masterpiece.

[@EzidioAlvesPereira]

Bons tempos quando ouvia o jar of flies nos anos noventa numa fita cassete!

[@jafarmumaeri7921]

What i see is unreal

[@rightcoast7049]

Lane being high didn't help, but you can tell this is probably the first time they'd played this since they recorded it a month earlier...He couldn't remember any of the lyrics. I feel bad for Layne, but honestly I feel worse for Jerry and the rest of the guys. They had to watch him slowly self destruct.

[@Michael-uq4qi]

Right Coast they opened with it when I saw them on 9/25/93 at the Aragon in Chicago. They played the whole thing behind the big white sheet in front of the stage. You could only see their silhouettes and layne was wearing a huge witch hat. After Rotten Apple the white sheet dropped and they slammed into Them Bones. Incredible performance

[@justinlaw5049]

Why feel bad? The dude was amazing and he was who he was

[@johnfowler2008]

To be fair, I play this on accoustic here n there and every single time I never remember every line and lyric. The way the lyrics are make it very hard to remember imo

[@doc.sk8erdie286]

🥺😞

[@BelaLugosi1967]

Sheer perfection!

[@macethorns1168]

4:10 no one writes things this amazing now

[@theDiReW0lf]

What I hear is unreal

[@kylehartwig9398]

Layne smoking a cigarette is the cherry on top

[@SwiRly245]

fucking amazing... i hate to say it but this was my dope song... everytime I made it past the hardest day 5... and made it through the hard part... and there I was with a bun in my hand... crawling back to start..... =/

[@skylardelgado3634]

Jerry's guitar work.....

[@superkool7]

This not being on unplugged was the greatest mistake and tragedy in American history…

[@zac1672]

The chill tone and low tempo would have suited the song so much

[@diluted8]

Why does opiates have to be the delicious poison of the devil :( love Layne R I.P

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

I want this video in Ultra HD.

[@nervana3293]

não canso de ouvir essa live, tempos que me afundei em drogas e chorava ouvindo essa música, foi muito importante para mim. MDMA me fizeram muito mal, e tomei muito naquele período, eu sabia que a culpa era minha.

[@xpecex]

Estamos juntos, meu irmão. Essa música me ajudou muito também. Melhor versão de Rotten Apple alias! Abraços do Rio Grande do Sul!

[@wk4max]

I wonder we're that amazing leather jacket went ?

[@elizabethabreu424]

I wonder this too... but who knows

[@devsuhag7039]

4:39 getting dem bumps

[@sarkosynevsky6517]

2019

[@javier-lc1zn]

♡

[@marcusbull9958]

Is it just me or did the band start the first chorus way too early?

[@macethorns1168]

I mean...he was singing the second verse before the chorus so...

[@ko0974]

33 long years

[@Scorpionbite8]

How do they get that tone?

[@payaslmaster1777]

1:42 layne qlo JAJSJSJSJS

[@alexanderquiroz4288]

mucha pasta

[@francescochiummariello5468]

rock'n'roll hall of fame!

[@denisefrontino1101]

...great.great.great. 🌼

[@macethorns1168]

Fun fact: when YT deletes your account *for whatever random reason* they remove every comment you've ever posted.

[@adavison335]

I love this song, love AIC, & totally love Laynes voice, but he kinda butchered the lyrics! But it's still awesome....I'm guessing he was mind altered at the time. No one can mess up this good!!

[@mischajordacevic]

Who cares, this is awesome!!!

[@josemiguelmar9725]

Unplugged why not 😢😢

[@veryhairylarry1036]

nice

[@packerz3796]

great shit anyways tho ...

[@jafarmumaeri7921]

is there a good resolution than this

[@aleksanderwilk5750]

Layne yoyamazing

[@sesehanglimbu3437]

Lol Layne forgot lyrics

[@methinknot3869]

2:48

[@CaptainReedo40]

This was 1993 or 1992?

[@Ahahahahahah2]

Looks like 93, I could be wrong tho

[@jaxx-6795]

@5:00 I start 😢 and at @5:20 I 😭😭

[@davitrind.alicelift]

Eaten the apple so young. Is heroin the rotten apple?

[@DrJackSKYWATCHER]

#100 likes :)

[@caseyboone71]

Is Layne high at this concert? He doesn’t seem to be connected to the audience. Honestly if I saw this performance live I would wonder if he were bored or high. This isn’t his greatest. He isn’t hitting his high notes. Hmm

[@emmasmith5082]

It’s especially noticeable during the intro

[@goodeldash]

Apart from that amazing high note at 4:28!

[@Aaliyah_Cantrell]

Oh, come on! They were in Rotterdam guys! Layne was hight as kity, but still sang really perfect! He was a professional, he never screwed up the show

[@zombeast23]

😈 👿 😈 👿

[@zombeast23]

🈹 🈴 🈳 🈶

[@dawidklucz849]

Seattle anthem !!!! One of the greatest songs ever record

[@superkool7]

Wow dude… listen to it all… wow.

[@zombeast23]

👿 😈 👿 😈