Alice in Chains - Curtains - Elton John Cover

[@Scottdrums]

When a band like this copies this song. it takes balls because the crowd probably has no idea what this song is. Kudos them for respecting good music.

[@pmar27]

That was my thought too. If they can entice one audience member to become an EJ fan, then they've done good. What a brilliant song and cover

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

I agree fully. This is what happens when great songs are written. You would almost have to TRY to Fu#@ it up. Great songs transcend bad musicians. (Not implying that here, just a general statement)..

[@airsupplylive8624]

I agree 💯

[@brianm.armstrong70]

You know a song is beyond ordinary, when other super groups find the need to cover it! Brilliant 👏

[@tdevine7]

This blows me away! To me, this has always been Elton's most beautiful song and to have AIC play it is fantastic. Jerry - you are AMAZING! Bravo...

[@hellobeautiful813]

Me too. This is freaking excellent.

[@miketurner7202]

oh my, never in my life could I imagine AIC covering this song. It's almost as if you close your eyes you can hear Davey, Dee and Nigel doing this without Elton. No disrespect to Jerry or the rest of the band. They threw their souls into this. Mr. Cantrell kudos to you and the band. Too bad the audience practically had no idea what you were playing.

[@mtedeschi]

LOL! No idea how this wound up in my mix list, but having grown up as an Elton John fan starting with Honky Chateau, this was awesome to listen to.

[@weaseldoc13]

I agree with you. I love Elton John and I think Alice in Chains did a great job with this song.

[@harryslaughter]

I think, one of Elton's best songs. Elton would be very proud of Alice in Chains version. They rocked it.

[@tonytuthill]

Far out. What a great Elton song.

[@maureenwagg5305]

I clicked on this because I love Elton John and I love this particular song. AIC can absolutely do this song justice, because they are fantastic musicians. Not disappointed. Less screaming girls would have helped a lot, but the band held it together very well.

[@lovergirl1960]

Jerry I’m sure chose this song because captain fantastic was one of his favorite albums! I would have cried hearing this from Alice. It’s such a deep emotional song beyond rock, shows Jerry connected with that . Sound wasn’t thx but darn was it great!

[@JeffreyCollinsHarper]

There is nothing about this that I don't love. Thank you. Amazing cover of one of the most amazing songs written by another amazing artist. Gives me the feels in a major way.

[@mizofan]

Hats off to AIC for covering this absolute classic. With the new Elton album The Union with Leon Russel i expect more artists and critics will recognise the great man's work and influence

[@MarkPreman]

This song by Elton John reminds me of my Brother that I lost...awesome...

[@discipleanon1969]

I my gawd me too!!! My brother ! That’s deep.

[@respectalgebra]

It reminds me of my friend's suicide

[@elvisfan61]

I also agree it's a great cover. I love Elton John and the song Curtains. I never would have thought anyone could have done this good of a job on it.

[@Headbanger270]

Man the show was amazing. I am one of the luckiest people in the world since I got to meet all of them. Such great guys. I remember when I was on sidestage, watching them come out. As Inez was walking to his seat I showed him the rock-on sign and he pointed at me with a smile. AiC for ever!

[@Ocrilat]

These guys nailed this!

[@greggieandthejets3331]

Excellent, and done with true love for the original song.

[@SkidRowBabe]

omg! This is one of my most favorite songs! I am E.J. all the way! They did a stupendous job! I was impressed!

[@dawnrobinson7792]

man, I like AIC, but not this, but I have a problem with most people covering EJ. and to show just how biased I am, I prefer EJs version to Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds to the Beatles! uh oh....I know that won't go down good, but its my opinion and my like!

[@bodegadereedjohn673]

Elton John, The One.

[@josiek5989]

That was incredible.

[@mat11trick]

I was there, this is at Cains Ballroom in Tulsa, home of Bob Wills. And yes I knew it was Elton. Jerry brought his dad to this one.

[@whoboy62]

Was looking to play Elton's '75 Wembley version of this song. Tremendously surprised to find this song covered by anyone. Tremendously surprised to find AIC covering an Elton song, especially this one. Nice cover. Saw them in '92 opening for VH front row in Tally. Make no mistakes, I was there for VH. This was a great cover.

[@warborn_inc.]

Absolutely masters at what they do

[@josephmckenzie8953]

What an incredibly lucky audience.

[@frankatchison2519]

Awesome, I wonder how many people in the audience knew this tune? R.I.P. Jerry!

[@billherdt6990]

Very impressive

[@raven22290]

great harmony, great job. Really. One of my all time favorite elton songs. These guys covered it okay. I miss Nigel's drums though.

[@mizofan]

o.k, but the original is one of the greatest songs ever written. Do see Alice in the Cities.

[@has123456]

Curto muito essa canção do Elton John. Great job, guys. Congrats from Brazil.

[@JarOfMoMack]

This is awesome.

[@duketraveller]

To all who mock this!! You need to get some balls!! This is a classic song and although I am not into Alice In Chains I soooo respect them for their interpretation of this song. You can call them druggy kunts all you want but they they sing play and harmonize amazing. To all who diss this?? You need better ears!!

[@theghostoftomjoad9079]

Saw them do this at Antone’s in Austin around the same time. Magical show. Weiland sang Angry Chair with them.

[@strixq]

Wonderful!

[@Cinnemax77]

excellent version guys!

[@vgioia]

Well this is an absolute jewel! Skip to minute two ...

[@nicholasjay4799]

One can only wish they were as cool as Jerry Cantrell

[@strangefruit42]

Aw c'mon. Elton even recorded a song with them in 2009, so he doesn't seem to mind them. He seems to be a bit more open-minded, don't you agree?

[@9elephant]

well done on a great cover, a pleasant surprise to hear you play this. I'm sure would think the same as well

[@juliahadley4977]

Superstars, you put emotion into that. And definitely did a better job than I’ve ever heard Elton do. I need to stop now before I continue to try and express to you how fabulous you did that song ( By the way that song has always touched me deep in my heart for some reason) Now I’m certain you could sing Mary had a little lamb and pull it off like none other. thank you!

[@mizofan]

There's a Jeff Buckley version of this on youtube too- one of my favourite Elton (or any) songs

[@handsomerube]

that's how i first heard of the song...through Jeff. his cover is the best of all.

[@pmar27]

And Heart too

[@duromano]

August 2007 at Cains Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma ;)

[@MatthewWilkinson]

Really cool

[@CarolineGenovese1958]

holy shit i was there haha i wouldve been in the front but a fight broke out so i was in the bleachers during this song haha woo

[@RedShadow27]

Hahaha The drummer was playing rock paper scissors in the background. Hes a badass.

[@jcc152509]

This is stunningly beautiful. And NO, Alice in Chains is NOT grunge, so all those that lump them with that ere need to STOP.......levity.

[@augustjohnnycrashed]

They should do Strawberry Fields Forever next!!!

[@andrewmilesbroughton8222]

Makes the hair on the back of the neck stand up!

[@GunnisonUndercover]

And now for something completely different.

[@liah4113]

What is said at the end of this song? 🤔

[@Headbanger270]

At the first when Inez came out he pointed at me while I was on sidestage!

[@rookitchen]

note: actual song doesn't begin until 2:09

[@lindsayheywood7195]

Wish I’d known that, I could’ve skipped the two minutes of screaming

[@strangefruit42]

I'm sure you don't mean it the way it sounds, but you make it sound like a 12-years-old Justin Bieber fan, saying his versions would be the best because he is the cutest boy. I think, if I'd say, Elton's original is superior, because he created this beauty, it would make more sense, what do you think?

[@cyrus1960]

agree

[@davewah3]

I hate duvall usually, but especially on the harmonies, man... my spine tingled and when I close my eyes I can still feel layne in their music. :(

[@jordanfarquharson5345]

What are you even talking about? This is an Elton John cover. Don't hate William. He did nothing wrong.

[@warborn_inc.]

How the fuck can you hate William?! That is such a shit thing to say. Just because you love Layne...you HATE William. I feel really sorry for you if you carry that kind of garbage around in your heart. I live in Atlnat and have met William several times and he couldn't be a nicer person. I can only hope you have grown as a human in the time since you posted this bullshit.

[@JesZeu]

Ditto!

[@odfoto]

Not only the grunge, but the old punk too. Remember the hilarious story of Iggy Pop and Elton in the gorilla mask... that's hilarious, but shows they were close.

[@duromano]

So.. You're saying they shouldn't play an Elton John's song cause they are "druggy cunts"? That's ironic!! lol

[@mat11trick]

September

[@aicMadSeason]

TULSA!!!

[@jefffriedmann1482]

This would have been so much better with Layne.

[@JIF882]

...and you know this how?

[@wmhamby]

Who da thunk!!

[@paleoconservativenj]

Fake chains

[@mrbollocks1979]

damn this is BAD, what a rotten cover.

[@mrbollocks1979]

adds absolutely nothing to the original, only detracts from a total classic.

[@hunga224]

Horrendous