Alice In Chains - Angry Chair (From MTV Unplugged)

“Angry Chair” by Alice In Chains from MTV Unplugged
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Lyrics:
I don't mind, yeah, I don't mind, I-I-I
I don't mind, yeah, I don't mind, I-I-I
Lost my mind, yeah, but I don't mind, I-I-I
Can't find it anywhere, I don't mind, I-I-I

[@jasonbrasher691]

Was just listening to this in my truck and my 10 year old daughter said “daddy, I like this song because one voice is dark and one voice is light” sounds good to me.

[@sincerelymilkandhoney9489]

thats adorable

[@cayhill1311]

That's the best description of Layne and Jerry's harmony I've ever read. They really do have a yin-yang sound.

[@jasonbrasher691]

@@cayhill1311 it really hit home with me as well, I’ve always loved the harmony between the two but never thought of it so simple.

[@garybostwick2663]

My daughter has said something very similar about AIC. My kids love them...the music and lyrics are so emotional and raw, and we jam the hell out in the car all the time.

[@camronbay1]

Wow.

[@kingragnar8023]

Jerry making Layne smile was everything

[@xxxtenksxxx8748]

Fact

[@darren2351]

I would like to meet you in real life because you understood that. My man :)

[@dannyrodriguez4169]

Fire

[@andreantunes8799]

is good to see layne smiled

[@josephelezovic6642]

Sure was

[@kbrown1054]

Their voices together are unbelievable . It sounds like it was meant to be

[@tomaslopez2845]

is totally amazing, seductive and captivating

[@badmankc713]

It was meant to be!!

[@shiloh5199]

I agree with you 100%!!

[@grose2272]

100%

[@larissaportodasilvaguida2846]

It feels like being hypnotized!

[@rfunkhouser1]

1:18 Jerry stares intensely at Layne, almost misses cue to start singing. Damn, that is a good friend to make sure that Layne is ready to start.

[@konnorrockkonnoisseur4970]

RichBen definitely man. Layne was messed up in ‘96

[@kevincoady5248]

No ? Jerry was looking out, but at that particular juncture, he was watching lAyne playing to see where to start. Layne only played on a couple songs and Jerry is near a guitar GOD so probably a little easier for him to pick up mid way. This song is son good and so deceatating at same time. Very Kool that Layne wrote this by himself, impressive n Jerry

[@rfunkhouser1]

@@kevincoady5248 Isnt what that what I said or am I missing something. Also, I wasn't making an indictment against Jerry.

[@kevincoady5248]

RichBen yes, I meant NO ? U were rt about what you said. Sorry, I’ve started to realize most people make negative comments so u almost have to assume. I only meant to add that in that instance it was kool Jerry was watching Layne on guitar to keep time, where he didnt play a lot of guitar.

[@sammi388]

@Adolf Hitler a lot of folks don't realize it but, Layne and Jerry are cousins and grew up together so he and Layne had sort of an unspoken bond

[@benroj5605]

Cantrell was funny in this concert. He's like the one ray of sunshine in what should have been a very somber and serious event. You can even see Layne smiling during the Hee-Haw song.

[@jacinto1477]

Totally agree with you. I mean Layne was having a serious problem with his drug addiction but he still smiled at Cantrell. Just show how much of a friendship they had.

[@onemuckypup9823]

Yes they did have a close friendship, regardless of what a lot of people say. They did not tour to promote albums when Layne was struggling with his addiction and was reclusive. They missed a lot of opportunities during that time. Layne was respected by his mates. After he passed AIC went into an enforced hiatus.

[@kellycismoski5098]

Yep and he had food poisoning from a bad hot dog right before they went on, he has a garbage can next to him during the session...poor thing..

[@khalidthedream]

@@jacinto1477

[@justiny.6925]

Wrong

[@chancesinroll3996]

God the drummer is so good for knowing how to hold his beats so well and match the emotion of the lyrics

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Most underrated comment on here

[@jacobreimer5002]

Absolutely, the timing and feel and rhythm, it’s all feeling. I’m sure they played this song in a practice space a thousand times and when you hit the stage and do an unplugged it’s so different. It could have not worked at all. But they just nailed it so right. Not even one of my favorite songs tbh but it’s so impressive how good they sound. This goes down in history as (as far as I’m concerned, mtv did a good job too) the best unplugged ever. But I’m biased and based. And nostalgic. And the opposite of sober at the time of this writing, so feel free to rip me apart in the comments 🤘

[@connorbushert1810]

Nah, sean Kenny is literally underrated AF

[@frenksmelvers2444]

​@@jacobreimer5002your comment feels like THE PERFECT COMMENT. I don't want you to be ripped apart. Stay in one piece. And keep using all the substances that is needed to be used for you to generate more comments 🤟

[@briancannon3987]

It's drums. A heartbeat. Wdym match emotions?

[@jayvids4u]

Layne Staley will continue to touch lives.

[@dgrat1000]

This unplugged saved my life #riplayne

[@toddrusso996]

@@dgrat1000 me too

[@alprince1999]

he really does. Hardly knew about Alice in Chains a year ago and now I'm obsessed thanks to him.

[@naishayarborough7193]

Best unplugged ever

[@dennisalvarado5134]

Now you're just stating facts.

[@danielmelo7146]

The best MTV Unplugged album of all time. A true masterpiece.

[@jeffdemarcus5145]

I agree. Queensryche was good too

[@el34glo59]

Idk about all that. But it is amazing. Of course it's all preference. This is my second favorite hands down and that will never change. Just amazing

[@cabal7659]

@@el34glo59 who's in first place?

[@leahbuh9270]

@@cabal7659 kizz

[@melissawright1979]

Agreed x

[@erra7552]

I don't care what anyone else says. AIC was the best Unplugged.

[@rtp2464]

definitely, imo nirvanas unplugged may have been better than original recordings

[@RockSludge_GT]

@@rtp2464yeah bro man who sold the world and where did you sleep last night were awesome

[@SoandSo23]

@@RockSludge_GT i think it's the same with aic though too, i like down in a hole acoustically much better than the regular. both bands are just so talented

[@pho3nix-]

Sean Kinney, the unsung hero of this show

[@Nico89Cani]

A really underrated drummer. Accurate, and very musical with simply fills and great compositions.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@Nico89Cani awesome performer too but like you said his composition skills were/are awesome, he always created drums that fit the music Jerry wrote perfectly, never overplays shit, just a really tasteful drummer who rocks live

[@lynnedelaney5929]

Lb

[@kingbaby8761]

Mike Inez was drunk, Layne Staley was stoned, Jerry Cantrell had severe food poisoning, Sean was probably the only healthy band member during this show. Yet, they still turned out an incredible performance.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@kingbaby8761 Layne was a lot more than just stoned lol

[@oldpolanski9385]

I'm so happy when Layne smiles

[@denniswasha4349]

Can't believe Layne made such creative and soul searching music you felt his pain from 1 addict to another the music could have came out yesterday and you would have never known it came 20 years ago and yes tell me

[@dude7211]

Yes !

[@sceneryaesthetic6302]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that solo Jerry laid down? Holy shit that was smooth.

[@Marooned986]

It's incredible, almost flamenco-like

[@ashleymcmeakin8590]

He was supposedly very sick during this concert from food poisoning too.

[@NickGilbertkideazy1704]

@@ashleymcmeakin8590 he was at one but this not the one

[@ChickenJarm]

That’s battery by Metallica

[@adamford4167]

Jerry is an amazing guitarist and support to the whole band .

[@alyssaschanta6132]

they way jerry looked at layne you can tell he had so much concern and care. he didnt want him to feel like he had to do anything he wasnt ready for.

[@janetg3984]

Those of us watchimg and picking up on that only makes us respect and love them more

[@josephlinville2925]

They were true brothers for life !

[@joshblocker9653]

The chemistry definitely made the songs he is staring at him like your with me right bro

[@craigstacey391]

He was definitely ready to jump in & change the arrangement if needed.

[@amputeekun2739]

@jerrycantrell6672 nice to meet you Fulton

[@CripAyyLmao]

Love how it started with a silly metallica intro, to Hee Haw, to Angry Chair. Gotta love Alice In Chains

[@rockhead03]

same

[@drewtoth355]

@@rockhead03 metallica was in the audience??

[@redacted2275]

@@drewtoth355 Yes. On Inez's bass is written "Friends Don't Let Friends Get Friends Haircuts..." because Metallica, who were in the audience, had recently cut their hair short.

[@unoptimalvods5792]

not sure if you're choking and im stupid but was that the intro to an actual metallica song at 0:01? if so, which song?

[@CripAyyLmao]

@@unoptimalvods5792 Battery

[@dannyirish6526]

I feel like Angry Chair was always meant to be acoustic.

[@wulabaloo1217]

IKR, I always go to their Unplugged performance, its just out of this world!! I love it.

[@chrisb3142]

Danny Irish I feel like Layne wrote it with an acoustic so you are probably right!

[@chigwesibanyama1148]

I agree...

[@user-wt5xr7ss5z]

No

[@Lukescomment]

Nah fuck no.The studio version is way better.Doom metal

[@EagleClaw88]

Layne actually wrote this song about his addiction....he was hands down the best voice to come out of Seattle. Was a sad day in music when he died. RIP Layne you will forever be a legend 💯

[@vadimastprojects8770]

Geoff Tate is the best voice to come out of Seattle.

[@jameslafontaine198]

Layne is by far the best voice out of Seattle and is quite possibly the best voice of the 20th and 21st century

[@jacknife10000]

Umm not hands down, Chris Cornell was a close second

[@vadimastprojects8770]

@@jacknife10000 3rd. After Tate.

[@jacknife10000]

@@vadimastprojects8770 Hes got a good voice but i cant listen to him like I can Staley and Cornell

[@timothybailey2709]

The look on Laynes face when Jerry plays the Hee Haw bit is just priceless!

[@timothybailey2709]

@@Johan-kq6fc they're preforming Angry chair. Bu Jerry segways into a song that used to be played on Hee Haw decades ago.

[@TheStepmonkey]

IKR 💗

[@gglenda]

Love how Jerry almost missed his queue at the start of the song because he was looking at Layne.

[@armelleoconner8507]

I will never forget the first time I heard Alice In Chains it was many years ago with one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met and she turned me onto them and it was all over it opened up a whole New World and I was never the same thank you thank you for the music the timeless masterpieces of Alice in chains

[@kaydenzoll3604]

@@armelleoconner8507 11

[@Vilemonger]

Dude was making sure Layne was still conscious. A true brother that guy.

[@matthewdavidklein]

Get you a man that looks at you like Jerry Cantrell looks at Layne Stayley.

[@Katarinarabbit]

Probably thinking my friend needs help😢

[@55shocked55]

its seriously heart breaking the dark place layne went to.

[@SUB_XERO]

I've been in that dark place. It took me 9 years of pain to get out of

[@yusufjorgenz5951]

along with millions of people in the same place

[@yusufjorgenz5951]

@@SUB_XERO still there

[@dmav279]

PANDAxXxWARRIOR how’d you get out

[@daniellenichols9757]

I've been there since 2004 and just in the last 3 months got clean off Heroin and opiates. He is missed

[@trickpeso]

"weight of the heart, not the size" Always touching

[@ns102676]

weight on layne's heart is so heavy that he dies

[@matthewgreen9704]

I’M SWETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😟😟😟😟😟😟😟😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@matthewgreen9704]

That’s all I can say to you ALL OF IT

[@Sussypx9798yt]

It gives me chills how this entire session told Layne’s story. The emotion coming out is so raw. Will always miss you, Layne!

[@toniolo123]

Sitting on an angry chair Angry walls that steal the air Stomach hurts and I don't care What do I see across the way, hey See myself molded in clay, oh Stares at me, yeah I'm afraid Changing the shape of his face, oh yeah Candles red, I have a pair Shadows dancing everywhere Burning on the angry chair Little boy made a mistake, yeah Pink cloud has now turned to grey, oh All that I want is to play Get on your knees, time to pray, oh I don't mind, yeah I don't mind, yeah Lost my mind, yeah Can't find it anywhere Corporate prison, we stay I'm a dull boy, work all day So I'm strung out anyway Loneliness is not a phase Field of pain is where I graze Serenity is far away Saw my reflection and cried So little hope that I died, oh Feed me your lies, open wide Weight of my heart, not the size, oh I don't mind, yeah I don't mind, yeah Lost my mind, yeah Can't find it anywhere Pink cloud has now turned to grey All that I want is to play Get on your knees time to pray, boy

[@bakionigeri6414]

Yes!

[@emunaarnold2706]

Hey can we get the lyrics for the song in the beginning

[@beefandbarley]

Thanks Toniolo, you’re a Saint.

[@sergiopkush3293]

Agradecido mi rey 🫶🏻

[@user-us7lt3mm8i]

❤

[@Lonewolf78100]

These guys were pure talent this “Unplugged” was the best and they sounded better live than recorded..Amazing Alice In Chains..RIP Layne

[@noahkb80]

Truly. Same with Mad Seasons live performance. I like it even more than original . In this Unplugged, all these versions save maybe one or two are my favorites. I've got a pretty high $ system in my truck and I've got one set of saved tunes on my eq especially for acoustic music, and in every single one of these songs there is so much detail. I struggle sometimes to think its all real lol. Its insane the amount of musical depth they make with just their instruments . Excuse the nerd reference here, but its like the musical equivalent of Lord of the Rings. You watch it over and over and keep finding more and more details you didn't notice before. The tones Jerry and Layne use when they harmonize are extremely unique and have such an incredible blend. Il listen over and over and focus in on ones voice or one of the guitars and its like endless little gems. Its hard to articulate properly. When i hear folks compare to Nirvana or whoever i just get a kick out of it. They may be more popular to some , but they dont come close on the musical depth and level. Once you have an ear for picking out the variations, Nirvana can almost sound boring. AiC is untouchable

[@WonderrDogg]

Wow. Unreal

[@dan8ball22]

@@noahkb80 Why am I reading my thoughts? Hehe, I only recently found Mad Season and I can't stop listening to that Moore concert.

[@dsfafshjgh9349]

@@noahkb80 you are not supposed to have an ear for picking variation to love music and prefer it to other music what you said just sounds like an obsessed jazz fan music never was about any of the technicals or the variations or anything of that really people forget these days that it's an art form and art is at least to me never about that for example,a jazz fan can now show you an example of songs with variations and complexity that will make this sound very simple but that won't mean anything cause it's not about that music was made for everyone to appreciate and love so you don't need to know music or have a developed ear to love a song and appreciate it it's all about what it means and gives to you learning this song on guitar was very easy I learned it so fast but I still think it's one of the best songs of all time and to me better than some songs that took me way longer to learn

[@noahkb80]

@@dsfafshjgh9349 huh?

[@Eddiespice509]

I love Layne Staley’s voice!

[@applesu8574]

Eddie Romero me too bro🤝⋯⋯

[@caseyboone71]

Everyone should love Layne’s voice. He had such a raw talent that we were blessed to hear.

[@NickGilbertkideazy1704]

No teeth either his voice never broke

[@S4dB0i02]

Gloom, despair and agony on me, Deep dark depression Excessive misery If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all Gloom, despair and agony on me

[@iwannaduck6528]

Fucking hilarious. I actually only listen to new AIC because of Cantrell

[@grungemetalhd1668]

iwanna duck wtf

[@nathan4335]

So fucking catchy too 😂

[@bonlesspizza8937]

@@iwannaduck6528 same

[@maxpalmer3212]

your missing out on classic AIC without Layne there is no point in Alice In Chains existing

[@kbcoop3249]

I worked with Layne back in the 80’s in an Italian restaurant in lynnwood WA..he was pretty funny..quite the character

[@misstembo2000]

This is incredible!!! Were you two friends in the 80's? Did Layne spit on pizzas if he had a bad day? Please feel free to share your amazing story. Big hugs Xx

[@teresapillar9901]

Please PL:EASE share more details

[@Ablequerq]

Sure you did.

[@guilhermer8719]

Fake

[@idontknowmuch3441]

miss Tembo why would he spit on pizza if he had a bad day? He wasn’t a total prick who took his anger out on people who did nothing to him. It’s sad thats the first thing you thought to ask like that would have been cool

[@buckbumbleboomstein4375]

My dad flew from Australia to see this for his 18th birthday.. well worth it.

[@robertb3773]

Liar! My name Lewis Robert Burton Jr! Lets go to court!

[@AliceInPantera]

Oh man, the chorus in this unplugged version is SO much better than the studio. These guys were meant to be heard live, that’s for damn sure

[@explodingegg123]

the chorus is way better (and that's saying something because I love the chorus in the studio version). it's also because I can hear jerry better, and I really like this voice

[@emotionallyexhausted1410]

Angry Chair with a sprinkle of Hee-Haw. Fitting. 🎶🎵 😂

[@StrawberrySunday212]

I'd love to reach through the screen and give Layne a hug...he looks like a little lost soul ...breaks my heart 😥

[@justinjawort8549]

I'm 45 and just started listening to Alice in Chains this year I'm already liking them better than Nirvana Pearl Jam and Green Day some of my other favorite 90s bands

[@kelseymcgarrah2858]

God damn my friend never too late to find some amazing music huh? better late than never bro,welcome to the fold👍

[@joscar062]

Since when was Green Day relevant in the 90s? 😂😂😂

[@skobywankenobi]

I envy you man. AIC were my gateway into metal grunge, when I caught them on headbangers ball as an opening act in the early 90s. It's like getting the best coke in the world on your first try. Everything after is just slightly better shades of "less good than Alice in chains"

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@joscar062 Um, they had huge hits in the 90's..?

[@mspionage1743]

@@joscar062 Green Day was huge in the mid 90s.

[@raixxi]

Their voices flow so well together. My favourite MTV unplugged album

[@CoreValue666]

this sound is the sound that noone can create except AIC

[@CoreValue666]

it's like wind blowing to my ears

[@kevincoady5248]

Kuko flat out the best example of dissonant harmony Ive ever heard.

[@kimberlylynjamison8762]

AIC is my favorite. Heroin and pain make great songs, just doesn't usually end well. RIP Layne and Mike.

[@kimberlylynjamison8762]

A few are close, but not the same. Never will be.

[@orion681]

Anyone else notice Jerry playing "Battery" to Metallica who is sitting in the front? 0:05

[@sludgerat666]

Awesome catch

[@wakkozDeLaShit]

yeah, was thinking the same!!!!

[@dustinfoster1917]

I can’t hear it

[@davidalvare6977]

Tu tu.... Tu.... Tu.. tu tu... Battery.. lol

[@isaiahknecht652]

Yeah its just a couple seconds but I recognized it right away

[@johnc6944]

best grunge band to come out of Seattle by far

[@shawnsmith3014]

That little guitar solo starting at 3:22 I friggin LOVE, just the way it flows, could literally listen to 100 times in a row and maybe more, just never gets old !!!!!

[@simplyshannon3478]

The way Jerry leads this band. Giving Layne the look of approval. Telling him it’s ok when he messes up. You can tell Jerry and Layne were more like brothers, they loved one another. Even Mike the base player looks to Jerry for assurance during nutshell. What happened to Layne is just horrific. Weighing 80lbs, no teeth, no friends, no family in the end. Just isolation and addiction. It’s a goddamn shame because there will never be another voice like Laynes. Simply brilliant

[@1_foot_in_the_grave]

100%

[@viniciusrosa8096]

Layne on guitar = EPIC

[@redhippopotamus9144]

Layne on Bass = *EPICCO*

[@evakrissance]

Layne in any occasion= EPICCC

[@alitakirkpatrick2346]

When you see documentaries he played like piano guitar bass and i think drums too

[@thatdamnguy9566]

@Dustin Void Im pretty sure he wrote the whole song to!

[@imstnn]

I think he looks adorable playing guitar idk

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

It s so strange.... It s like Layne was there only at times... And you could see in his expressions, that at other times he was already away... But when he was there, his voice still gave me shivers.... I come from the 80s metal school, where singers had those high voices... Layne was the first singer, in Rock music, to expand my mind about, how one can sing in Rock music.... His tone made the difference, the pain in his words translated with melodies... And, let s face it, even here, where he was evidently not completely present, his stage presence is great... He was like a some kind of presence in the middle of a buddies group... Alice in Chains were an extraordinary band ( I know they still go on, but without Staley, it s not the same band to me)

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, Layne's voice is unique and beautiful

[@paranormaladventurer4922]

It's called dissociation. The mind is only present in little bits and pieces at a time. Then fades back out again. Very sad.

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

@@paranormaladventurer4922 exrremely sad and not only because he was an exceptional talent... When you see a human being giving in to drugs, til the point of literally chasing death... It both makes you feel sad amd hungry, cause you think"how can you keep on doing this? "... But i guess it s the drug s fascination, which really enslaves your soul and carries you to jump off the ravine

[@revilhunter]

That Jerry moment in the beginning keeping an eye for Layne, almost missed the starting riff, what a guy, knew his buddy and was always concerned for him, that connection was really something to not be ignored.

[@Methylene.]

layne starts perfectly on time too, and his pace on tone are just, perfectly on key, its inane how talented he was even strung out as he was here, he was NOT fully there.

[@konradeysn7837]

Crazy how they turned one of the scariest songs into something so soothing. Literally fell asleep to this masterpiece.

[@explodingegg123]

definitely. maybe it's the softer instrumentation, but idk

[@Superman85139]

always admired laynes picking hand it was so stiff and beginner looking but he still plays well

[@johnathonklinedinst5889]

If you think that's stiff, go look at Willie Adler's right hand.

[@jay4612]

Exactly my thoughts

[@terryfauzifan9459]

Definitely plays stiffly but all cant denied he wrote the hypnotic riffý and lyrics to one of the many iconic songs in the rock .. from either hendricks to page when they were a beginer level could ever do that of what layne achieved thru this song

[@sebastianlindon8992]

@@johnathonklinedinst5889 Willie's playing technique is painful to look at

[@Pyr0nEx]

@@terryfauzifan9459 Hendrix*, beginner*

[@paulavm9886]

the way that jerry stares at him making sure he's okay, it just hurts so much

[@neilmartin3220]

Alice in chains. The band that keeps on giving. Thank you so much.

[@nolandavis2927]

Thank you so much My Favorite Grunge band, I Love you Alice in Chains 💖💕💖🤩🤩👍👍🎸🎸🤘🤘🤟🤟

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

Jerry was watching Layne so intently making sure he was ok that Jerry actually came in a bit late with his vocals in the first verse and Layne was right on point. You can tell Jerry really loved Layne and would have done anything to help him.

[@danielbrown1724]

Love Jerry's sense of humor throughout this. The country song, the Enter Sandman go (cuz MTV and radio were over-playing the shit outta that song plus Lars was in the audience) and the Living Color reference from David Alan Grier "wrote a song bout it, like to hear it, here it go", which just happens to be my favorite Living Color skit. Miss you Layne.

[@mr.noride7226]

When Jerry said “Randy! Get on that tuning shit man! Get with it.” I died 😂

[@crazymusicjunkiechristinaw8408]

The sound coming from the instruments couldnt sound any better. I love their sound and their style is so unique.

[@pedror4211]

This song is gold.

[@Giniaer]

No man Diamant!

[@drifter8967]

@@stevenb1099 lol you definitely need help from Jesus if you think this is trash

[@drifter8967]

@@stevenb1099 Your taste of music is TOTAL SHIT

[@Krakkokayne]

No this song is platinum.

[@geraldcollins7103]

0:13 sometime in the beginning someone is the crowd is saying something about lanye smoking . Layne laughs it off. listen carefully. he adds sarcasm. love that part.

[@vvmew766]

Gerald Collins someone said something like ‘u can’t smoke in here’ Layne replied smth like ‘can’t get hurt’ then person is like ‘im just saying’. Smth like that :D

[@dtjcnyc3506]

@@vvmew766said it earlier. that's gotta be BS; the entire band smoked during the concert

[@weekenddangler4490]

One of the best unplugged performances ever to date. Rest in peace Layne.

[@kimberlylynjamison8762]

and RIP Mike Starr

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

went from silly to angry _real quick_

[@bunniangi]

One of their most underrated songs. So good here.

[@steelshepherd6843]

The vocal harmonization is unreal...

[@palmyra-productions]

It’s hard to believe that the first time I saw these guys was at lake compounds in Connecticut supporting their first album, they were the opening act and we’re actually booed throughout the whole set. It shows what little we knew at the time

[@DaviesDeli]

true story? what year

[@teoricaypraxis-lahistoriad755]

Interesting

[@OneBiker98]

You can clearly see the bond between Layne and Jerry here at around 1:16. Jerry stares at Layne so that both of them will start singing at the right time. That's true love and friendship.

[@slipped21]

Rest in Peace Layne, it's now 2019, 17 years later and I will forever play your body of work.

[@MegLeb2010]

Me too. I hope he’s found peace.

[@ali965]

jerry looking at layne while he’s playing the opening riff is seriously sad to look at. imagine being jerry at that time period man must’ve been hard to see your best friend at a very bad state

[@katevielle4263]

Jerry himself wasn't treating himself too well either during this time. He had a nasty cocaine and alcohol problem. So, in a way Jerry could relate to Layne. It wasn't as severe as Layne's heroin addiction but he still loved him.

[@rosemarietownsend7887]

Little boy made a mistake. Breaks my heart 💔

[@user-kr7ty3uk2e]

This album is still a fave of mine. Kick ass stuff. What a loss we all suffered in Layne's death. Rip

[@rubygirl214]

I was crushed when he died. In the 90’s I was working on dozens of music videos and kept hoping I’d get to meet him. He is one of my favorite singers to this day.

[@nimaakhtarkhavari8766]

The BEST unplugged of all, by far... I never go back to watch any other unplugged, but always come to see this one over and over again.

[@jean-sebastienbelisle3714]

I prefer Sludge Factory, but this one is also gold

[@nimaakhtarkhavari8766]

@@jean-sebastienbelisle3714 I was talking about the whole AIC's unplugged. Cheers!

[@traciesatulla]

I love when Layne gives a little yell but love it more when Jerry makes layne giggle with his hillybilly ditty ♥️😆

[@vandalia722]

Still killer in 2019 🤙

[@applesu8574]

Van Griffin forever 🎸🎸🎸🤝⋯⋯

[@richarddunning9082]

Timeless

[@DukeCityExplorer]

On the Eve of 2020... And it's still going! 🎸😎💙

[@naishayarborough7193]

Definitely in 2020

[@anttikaistinen3268]

2020

[@traviscoates6878]

Now THIS, is a Rock Band!!

[@wulabaloo1217]

That guitar solo is one of my favorites of all time, it's too badass.

[@stevencopley5487]

I am a very recent convert to AIC and absolutely love them. I got their catalog on CDs (ok, the Layne's era ones) and really like the studio work BUT this Unplugged performance was spectacular. It rips my heart out that the guys couldn't have given us more. Layne and Jerry sang as if one voice on multiple tracks. Still thinking of you Layne and Mike Starr. Also glad that Jerry, Sean and Mike were able to live through the 90's and carry on. ❤🙏

[@rodvar8051]

Drums sound so powerful and gently at the same time, it makes me forget this is an unplugged. Professionalism at its best

[@user-kr7ty3uk2e]

Jerry's guitar work is sooo point on with the same emotion Layne's voice puts out there . I think that is the magic of these guys. I'm sorry for your loss Jerry, he was your brother.

[@gaspar-animal-ribeiro5414]

This is the absolute best Mtv Unplugged ever. Period.

[@kennethwilson3611]

they both kick ass. good voices complimenting each other. it takes them all to make music like this. That's why they are musicians, pros.

[@guitarshredz666]

I can feel every word of this song. I wish we could've heard more of Layne's songwriting. The lyrical content is mind blowing but that's no surprise to me. RIP Layne Staley and Mike Starr.

[@Recoil816]

0:36 It makes me happy to see Layne smiling here

[@alexandrabritain2431]

I love the way Jerry looks at Layne in the beginning of this song

[@jacquelines9777]

I love the way Layne played guitar. He will forever be missed!

[@donaldgump9617]

Its strange thinking that Layne is the same age as my mother and a couple years younger than my father. But he's younger then me in this video. Shit is wild, KZbin is.like a time.machjne . Top notch music never dies its eternal.

[@theDragoon007yaboiCJ]

I was thinking the same thing about how Kurt's daughter is now a lot older than Kurt ever was and ever will.

[@danas5846]

@@theDragoon007yaboiCJman that's a weird thought

[@traviscummins26]

The way Layne stares at Jerry while he plays his little skit for some reason always cracks me up! ❤

[@the92project]

My favorite AIC tune...forever

[@MLCrow]

written entirely by Layne

[@rainingwhenidie]

This show is so fucking good I'm so jealous of everyone who was around in the 90s. Goes double for anyone who ever saw them alive. I'm 18, but I'm gonna be forever pissed that I missed the grunge movement by 30 years. Some of my favorite musicians died before I could ever get a chance to see them in person 💔

[@johndillinger1994]

LONELINESS IS NOT A PHASE FIELD OF PAIN IS WHERE I GRAZE SERENITY IS FAR AWAY SAW MY REFLECTION AND CRIED SO LITTLE HOPE THAT I DIED

[@SystemOfATool]

One of my favorite lyrics ever.

[@CHRISTISKING209]

One thing the so called " grunge movement," bands did (particularly: AIC, Nirvana, SG) Was show people it doesn't matter how popular you are or how much eccess you have. PAIN IS REAL, ITS IS DEEP, AND ITS WHAT WE ALL HAVE IN COMMON. that's the one and only reason why these songs will continue to be a reality check and inspiration for everyone who hears them. RIP to all those who martyred themselves in the name of rockin' roll. The message will be received. Thank you deeply.

[@matthewgreen9704]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀🤑👂🏼👄💄💋👅👄👀🧠👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀💋💋

[@evakrissance]

Dude please stop doing this on every video

[@debby631]

HEART BREAKING

[@markduarte5531]

I love the look layne gives jerry when he starts playing hes like really bro

[@fredericosantiago4593]

These guys can really do whatever they want to music

[@user-pi6uz6gc1z]

Jerry's eyes tell you everything. Wow to have a friend like that

[@CHRISTISKING209]

Gold. He made Layne crack a genuine smile.

[@podsmpsg1]

I never knew Layne played guitar.

[@justincreighton-emmer6337]

On dirt he wrote hate to feel and angry chair by himself and he wrote headcreeps on the self titled album and played guitar on all 3 songs

[@podsmpsg1]

Justin Creighton-Emmer thanks.

[@kaleid1014]

in fact, Layne was a drummer before the start of AIC

[@Theirishcannoli]

@crepez that was proven false in a recent interview

[@j.harker8311]

One of laynes guitars is on display in the hard rock Tulsa I almost cried seeing it in person 😂

[@beeword1091]

I love when Layne says "you get hurt?" Then says a high pitched "ow!"

[@vvmew766]

Bee Word i think the person said smth like ‘u can’t smoke here, there’s children(or smth)’ then Layne replied can’t get hurt, ooow’ person again- ‘im just saying’

[@dtjcnyc3506]

@@vvmew766 they were all smoking!!

[@joshmonge10]

Jerry really felt the “stomach hurts and I don’t care” line in this performance

[@stupidass4567able]

Battery at the very beginning?

[@pinkrey4277]

Gert Jørgensen for like two seconds

[@kswitch87]

Heard that too

[@christiyanvelinov6819]

Still, this is the top of Unplugged performanses ever! The guitars, the vocals, the drummer! Everething is at top level!

[@seeekerman1342]

This is one of the greatest music performances ever by MTV Unplugged! I have watched/listened to it at least 200 times. Thank You!

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

One of the best songs by AIC

[@billreilly7693]

Alice n Chains forever, Forever Alice Chains.I love this band I miss Layne's vocals. RIP Bro.

[@sherryh5500]

Awesome MVS Layne wrote it entirely himself ❤️

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, it's a masterpiece 💗

[@candelachampeau553]

Layne playing the guitar is so cute and the harmonies with Jerry were and are everything.

[@bz988]

Layne was such a doll💚🥲 BEUTIFUL MAN he was!!!

[@anthonytabura6346]

Layne, had a voice that was simply amazing.. It's always sad when someone with that kind of talent passes away to soon.. leave us wondering how much more they could have accomplished if they were still around.. R.I.P. Layne and Mike

[@shellyalvey]

Im watching this with an alice in chains shirt on he was my favorite singer and still is

[@BigOrangeMountain]

Layne was already losing so much weight at this point. Cantrell looks worried the entire show. He needed help and didn't get it.

[@kindadone9005]

He really did look worried.... Also Layne was supported by his friends and family until his last days. The problem is that his pain was too much and after Demri's passing life was over for Layne. He sadly made that decision himself, not to recover and take the help he was offered. He isolated himself from the world

[@kingragnar8023]

Only the addict can save himself

[@soueuluan]

Took me some time to understand the deepness of those lyrics. Actually, I only had a glimpse of enlightment after a terrible nightmare...Layne was really going through some dark shit, man. Hope he found peace, wherever he might be now.

[@misstembo2000]

It looks like Layne is moving more with his elbow than his wrist. Quite unique playing indeed.

[@allanhawke8439]

Seeing Layne smile....❤❤❤

[@ericwalters2957]

What makes this performance that much more amazing and special than what it already was, is that regardless of what Layne was going through in life and what he needed to do to prepare and get through this set, he was still able to perform at such a high level. Can't teach that kind of perseverance. I feel that this performance emanated directly from his heart, soul and his talents were without a doubt, God-Given. R.I.P Layne...You and the many gifts you gave/left behind in this world will forever be cherished, missed and celebrated!

[@Aprilpie13]

Their songs are so good, that even when you take away the heavy sound you still get a hard-core raw emotionally charges song. Wish I was able to see them live.

[@DevenPowerswafflesdot]

I wish they’d kept that Jerry bit on the CD