Alice In Chains - Would? (From MTV Unplugged)

[@nkess7602]

That Bass lead-in when the song starts is incredible.

[@beefandbarley]

🤟

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

You're right, and I was composed by Mike Starr.

[@tobalinac6781]

They opened Lollapalooza with it in '93

[@scottinWV]

Any "Top 10 bass lines" list should have this one listed. It gets your attention quickly!

[@kalijasin]

Absolutely!

[@lamaestra13]

That VOICE was a gift to the world. RIP Layne

[@lizanncrabtree]

One of the best Unplugged in the history of Unplugged. R.I.P. Layne. We will always celebrate you.

[@teddillon7739]

Not one of ....it was the best

[@pauls6639]

Not "one of", THE best Unplugged

[@srujan00]

@@teddillon7739 true, since Nirvana didn't even play their own music

[@jamesthecat]

​@@srujan00Those few songs were great, inspired, technically difficult, perfectly played, reverential covers by bands they genuinely respected (some of whom became much more famous as a result). Musicians know this.

[@mcbobly]

I totally agree!

[@Dino_TheGreek]

Layne spilled his SOUL to this Unplugged and left it ALL for the universe to try and understand.

[@Derylhorn1106]

Right 💪👍👍👍👍

[@chrisallen2353]

They killed my hair metal era.... I love this still

[@Jaded_Aries_13]

​@chrisallen2353 The absolute greatest.

[@123ElectricMonkey]

Jerry carried the show. It really shows

[@Derylhorn1106]

@@Dino_TheGreek Dokładnie , to słychać i czuć w każdym zdaniu , słowie , nawet wyciszając widać że wyciąga z siebie na zewnątrz duszę i serce , kiedyś to będzie MEGA KLASYKA

[@frayayank497]

I love how at around 1:30 the camera focuses on Jerry Cantrell, then refocuses back to Layne Staley depending on who is singing. Cantrell’s backup vocals are underrated.

[@okauao]

beautiful!!!!

[@Mahj111]

Probably because Layne took a long time editing the video for MTV. Too bad they had a bit of falling off during the last session. Can't blame Jerry though (he wasn't saint himself) but working with a junkie who once was a man that you admired must have been tough and Layne who never could say "no" to the guys even though he couldn't and that made him ashamed and disappointed with himself. Sad story but that's how life goes sometimes...

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

Jerry is super talented ♥️

[@Danowarthemanowar]

Absolutely. I commented before seeing this one. The film crew deserves massive respect. It’s the sort of thing that is subconsciously admired usually.

[@trentmoe]

Everything was so on point that night which is why it’s one of, if not the best showed ever played. The production team never gets mentioned but the camera angles and visuals they put on was so good

[@rott3npaul294]

The bass in this concert just insanely Beautiful🔥

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

absolutely. drum sound is very specific yet appealing as well. well, layne's mic is perfect too.

[@neilmartin3220]

Agreed. It’s all insanely beautiful. 👌

[@shirleibb4519]

Best band! AIC 4ever! \o/

[@MrErikwade]

It sure is..🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@danielsgrunge]

Bass in Frogs is even more amazint

[@eterna1ashtwan]

1:37-1:43 camera work: 100

[@AlexDDDDDDD]

invisible hero!

[@daviddaimary7734]

You know that camera man must have been a fan.

[@beatrizpantoja27]

Hahahaha

[@djritm3215]

Exactly what I was thinking at point.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Amazing...

[@mauricesmith1511]

As a 51 year old black man who grew up on the Arkansas Delta in the late eighties and early nineties I listened to hip hop, r& b and pop. Nothing wrong with that all. After graduating in 1990 and moving into my dorm room in Fayetteville, AR I stumbled across a cassette tape titled “Singles “ laying in the parking lot. Picked it up and put it in the tape deck in my room upstairs. The first song my ears fell up was “Would “ and I have never been the same. Later on the next day, I had the pleasure of seeing “Nevermind” and Nirvana. Mind blown!!! Grew up loving 70s funk and 80s pop but the 90s was something different. The music crossed all lines of race, politics, economics, etc. I’m so blessed to live through this time and share it with my children and everyone around me.

[@lawrencesalamone6154]

We had the absolute pleasure of growing up in the 80’s, and early nineties. I’m still blown away from all the aspects of music in those eras. There will never be anything like that ever again.

[@Rachelizabeth86]

I’m also from Arkansas! I’m an 80’s baby (1986) and didn’t listen to AIC until I started dating my now husband who played them nonstop 😂 I would honestly be annoyed at the time and did not appreciate them or Layne at all. I thought they were just a band to smoke weed to lol Now as a 37 year old woman I get it. I’ve been exposed to so much music now and I finally understand. Laynes voice reaches a place in my soul that nothing else can touch. I kick myself for not letting it click sooner. Now I walk around our house singing would or love hate love or rooster and my husband just smirks at me with delight. He’s so proud 😂😂 What amazing happenstance that someone dropped that tape, and you were able to start your journey with Layne and the boys when you did. Such an awesome story.

[@tylerslagle7536]

Fuckyeah man. I either just turned 1 or wasn’t quite there yet whenever this was filmed. When “Dirt” came out I was negative 3. I was sorta into grunge and 90s stuff growing up but hadn’t heard more from AIC than Man in the Box which I always liked. Few months agi right here on KZbin I had man in the box live version as suggestion. I realized how incredible those vocals truly were and listened to every single album on repeat since then. Wow was I missing out, and wow did I discover this at a very vulnerable moment in my life where I felt like I was Down in a Hole, but a good old Godsmack of some of the best music I’ve ever heard Would? be enough to at the very least show me that I’m not the only one that’s ever been through difficult times and something great can still come from it. In a Nutshell, it’s really helped with my depression and I honestly can’t Stay Away.

[@jenniferbryant613]

I grew up just east of Shreveport, the daughter of a southern musician, and as a child of the 80s, the Seattle Grunge hit right as I was coming of age in the mid-90s and absolutely changed who I was. It's dramatic and honest and bare and beautiful. And probably at least some part of why I live in the PNW now in my mid-40s. 😂❤

[@the90sinfluence]

You just explained 90s music beautifully. I found a tape of this set in a truck my dad bought. I listened intently over and over, yet I'd never been exposed to grunge , only old country that my dad loved. It seemed so similar, yet had a sound that punched me in the gut

[@arnjohn]

is nobody gonna talk about the perfect bass on the acoustic??

[@thomastuthill5276]

I will !

[@salmondanceroutdoors1225]

Dude inez always gets flack like he was a downgrade from starr but in reality it was a perfect fit they never lost an inch

[@salmondanceroutdoors1225]

I'd honestly say Alice was a way better fit for inez than with ozzy

[@XanVicious]

That bass is meatier than a butcher shop.

[@alexchavez217]

Acoustic sounds soooo goood here

[@StevenMaples-pe1pe]

Mike Inez's acoustic bass is the unsung hero of this entire set

[@rubygirl214]

My 14 year old daughter plays bass and now I want her to learn acoustic bass

[@sowts5157]

It’s got so much belly to it

[@markallard1408]

Indeed. Like I've literally never heard a bass sound like it does on Nutshell

[@Stacia1975]

Agreed!

[@thevenomousT]

It's godlike. I play bass an my electric can't sound like that electric acoustic at all lol

[@RMGCBG]

This isn’t your first time… Welcome back

[@mattcauley4715]

😂 we made it. Stay alive my pretties

[@Eusoualenda0]

Yes

[@xx69ingchipmunks75]

Yessir!! 😂😂

[@BigWickTraders]

I’m obsessed with this song. The man did run too far to get home. Left us all alone.

[@sylvie1941]

Very true. And I miss him so much...

[@maximumdangerman1682]

😢 words that cut through to the soul

[@noxii97327]

Layne’s voice is one of the most powerful instruments in music history

[@mattwilner3848]

what a way too put it... i couldn't agree more

[@jeremyshook9429]

fuck yes

[@maranathashalom9402]

I'd sign that in an instant.

[@caseyrney5403]

Hell yes!!!

[@zacharydunn5244]

What are you talking about? His voice in this performance is terrible, like nails scratching a chalkboard.

[@alexloyola4695]

At 2:46, when Layne is looking straight into the camera, it's absolutely haunting. Falling to pieces, this guy still had enough talent to go on stage with the rest of the band and put on one hell of a performance. Also, mad props to Sean Kinney and his work that night. Great drumming for an acoustic performance of each of those songs.

[@exitlife75]

all the pain of her life is in her eyes

[@prevailwithme]

Such a fucking amazing performance!

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Fuckin awesome ❤

[@columbiarinex9881]

Truely great. They came togethe and gave a great show. Much respect to the band and MTV

[@unicornL]

Apparently he had notes and wanted to make sure that the camera caught him looking awake and all that in the notes after the initial taping

[@trentmoe]

You don’t get out the car until this song is over

[@rjbrown1650]

Its ashame its not 10 minutes long🔥

[@SP-qo3pd]

and if you do you're a fat unattractive pussy.

[@guyfromkcmo]

I swear I literally did this early this year, it was only maybe a minute in when I parked at work, put me a little late, so I gave up a real breakfast and had some kind of power bar instead. 😂

[@LocalCoot]

I'd like to hear a carjacker say those exact same words to me. How nice of him would it be to let me finish hearing the whole song before he pistol-whips me and jacks my car :)

[@Kim-18]

Sitting here now

[@bradthomas2417]

This has to be one of the greatest acoustic performances ever.

[@taylormcgarry470]

I don't think Jerry gets enough credit for his vocals. His guitar shredding is awesome but he's got good vocals. I think they harmonized good

[@vinyldiary6664]

Cantrell voice for me is better than Eddie Vedder voice. When they harmonized... it's the best duo in music history!

[@lincolnchildress6539]

@@vinyldiary6664 he works well with Layne, but on his own isn’t much compared to Vedder.

[@vinyldiary6664]

@@lincolnchildress6539 Its subjective...but for me Cantrell vocals shit on Vedder any day of the week. So much more badass and real...but that's just my opinion.

[@codyharrison3867]

Its cause Layne encouraged Jerry to sing often and take more of a prominent role. You can definitely tell with most of the songs on dirt.

[@ash80510]

Jerry is a great singer and incredibly underrated. The two together are beyond amazing. Comparing him to Eddie is a bit of a stretch but both are heroes of mine

[@TheJoshGalt]

Layne isn't even trying and he killed it. At his worst he killed it. So much talent.

[@briann.3281]

oh he trying alright doo is working through some serious shit here

[@alanramsay2821]

Yeah I don't think he's not trying, it's just that he was so damn good that he made it look effortless. He is singing well within himself here. He was capable of bringing a vocal so much more powerful than this but this intimate setting called for something more subdued. But wow - doesn't he nail it!

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

I think he's actually trying incredibly hard and even struggling at times, but he lands it. Layne was not a well man at this point and he only performed a few more times over the next few months before entirely withdrawing from society. It's incredibly sad to watch because we know how it ends, even though we all knew at the time how it was going to end, just not when.

[@crazydave951]

He most definitely was trying, and nailed it.

[@avocadodip2157]

@@-Ricky_Spanish- still at his weakest had so much power

[@patrickcharles7190]

This concert was the best thing ever produced by Mtv. It's legendary.

[@Fragindragon]

Agree

[@andreakrpelanova8500]

Agree too

[@jamesalexander1996]

Definitely legendary, but Nirvana Unplugged was neck to neck with this.

[@patrickcharles7190]

@@jamesalexander1996 I concur. Too close to call.

[@Casherr93]

Agree, but nirvana and pearl jam ones are at the same level, difficult to choose just one haha

[@joeydaniele5020]

Incredibly grateful to have discovered Alice In Chains. They'll forever be one of my favorite bands. RIP Layne Staley

[@Zizie_sc]

The way Layne looked straight into the camera... “Am I wrong?” Sent chills down my spine like I’ve never experienced.

[@liandiorellacruz2783]

Omg yes

[@codeman4546]

I knew I wasn't the only one.

[@lbflg4062]

2:45

[@TeardropGhost]

And the way he closes hes eyes. Impressive.

[@arrecchartruese7206]

Oh, my heart. I miss him so much 😢

[@rebellyanmagic6409]

Deep in the throes of the addiction that would kill him and he's better than 98% of current singers

[@ginarichards6307]

Infinitely better!

[@tjkong4381]

I’d go more toward 99.9%. I’m not saying that to be funny. Layne hit notes that are almost impossible for trained singers to hit and doing it in as bad of a shape he was in, is nothing short of miraculous

[@thomasgongora2265]

Agreed

[@robinyumnam2646]

@@tjkong4381 what u talking about??? James Hetfield kills it LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@somnambulist_unharnessed]

Delusional. I love Layne’s voice and interpretation but the quality of his singing is non-existent

[@dangosselin88]

Layne died 19 years ago today; he was dying here and not only gave one of the best performances of all time, he still gave a better performance than anybody today. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, we miss you.

[@randomantguy24]

Amen to that

[@yommmrr]

He wasnt fucking dying here you fool. This was like 5 years before he died. If he quit smack that day or even 2 years later he'd be still here today. That's not dying. And his performance here was lazy because he was high and cut notes sort and didnt bother hitting certain notes.

[@randomantguy24]

@@yommmrr damn man, you need to work some shit out?

[@TheJBUST]

@@yommmrr you are right but he’s not high. He’s dope sick.

[@yommmrr]

@@TheJBUST bullshit. If you've ever been high you know when someone is high. Dope sick doesnt make you slow and nodding.

[@colehutchinson191]

gotta be one of the most hauntingly beautiful performances i've ever listened to, always hits

[@blarch2]

Sean is one of the most legendary drummers that no one ever talks about.

[@copypaste_pro]

didn't even know his name

[@brunoduvalbr]

So true

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, Sean is extremely talented, a true master

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@copypaste_pro His name is Sean Kinney, best drummer from the 90's, learn it.

[@lukaveaney_1304]

My man used sabian. As a grunge drummer. One of my favourite drummers

[@williampalmer1660]

RIP April 5th 2002. Today we should remember Layne. One of the most beautiful singers ever.

[@metalsharon6335]

I agree they we're best at singing together!!

[@slimshady8100]

Even kurta died on 5the april

[@paladynwiecznegostazuzkraj75]

what saddens me the most that i was born 5th of april 2000. I was two years old when he died... 16 years later after his death i've found his music. Shame that such a execellent singer had to die.... I will always remeber him

[@the0don]

I named my Son Layne :)

[@menotyou4678]

Rest In Paradise Layne

[@andorea.flower]

It’s sad and at the same time impressive watching Layne on this unplugged, he looked so physically and mentally tired there, yet he managed to perform like a Pro! I’ve always loved his voice, was really unique! He seemed very sweet despite his background. ❤

[@Kalosius]

With a lot of re starts for missed lyrics…

[@aegonthedragon7303]

Thought that was only on Sludge Factory because two of the studio execs which the song was essentially a diss at were in the front row and Layne got nervous

[@jeamerald]

His performance of Frogs was flawless, I wish they played Don't Follow tho

[@lindaj3770]

​@Kalosius Cantrell said they had to only redo sledge 5 or 6 times in the same spot.otherwise amazing

[@Spyhydro]

​@@Kalosiusya one song. Everyone plays it up like he messed up everything. One song he messed up

[@joshvaughn6807]

Man oh man....those notes he hits starting at like 1:47ish.... absolute perfection...I hate so much that he lost the battle that so many of us went through. I'm glad I made it to be able to still listen to them. And I wish he could have seen how much he meant to do many people.

[@Nathanieltan100]

22 years until now. This unplugged performance by Alice In Chains still remains a true masterpiece!

[@michaelr.4878]

The Nirvana and this are the worst two...and by a big margin. Just because something is your favorite doesn't automatically make it the best.

[@elmotociclista9296]

@@michaelr.4878 really? I think this Is really good, the acoustic Versions have a great personality of their own despite the originals being heavy metal, there's great feeling in the playing and singing. Singing could be better... But that guy was destroyed from drugs. Who would you say did fine on their unplugged?

[@michaelr.4878]

@@elmotociclista9296 - Yeah dude, they did fine. Actually, it is great. I just don't think that it deserves the be considered to be this classic masterpiece that so many make it out to be.Yes it is good. But it could be a lot better. Like you said, Layne's drugs are to blame for him not having teeth, which really hurt his performance. However, that does not change the fact that he still sounded like a man without any teeth. You can not ignore that. It hurt the vocals big time. Yes, he hit the notes. Yes, there was haunting emotion in his voice. But him sounding like he had no teeth really, ,really hurt the sound. Jerry was the star of that show.

[@gogoat_2894]

@@michaelr.4878 What is wrong with you ? He had "teeth". Watch the video.

[@michaelr.4878]

@@gogoat_2894 - Yeah, he had some teeth. But was missing either all of the tops or all of the bottoms. I can't remember which. But one whole row was missing. Look farther into the filming of that show. They went to special lengths to shoot Layne is certain ways to hide the state of his mouth. This is very well documented. But who cares what someone looks like..with music, it is the sound that matters and just by listening to that album, you can clearly hear the voice of someone who was missing a lot of teeth. Teeth was very, very important in singing. Why do you think that Freddie Mercury didn't have anything done to his teeth?...it was because he was afraid that it would mess with his trademark voice. Trust me, I am not speaking out of ignorance. If I didn't know what I was saying was true, I would not say it.

[@1stsharkb8]

This poor kid was on autopilot thus entire concert and still better than 90% of singers

[@JudeFKennedy]

*99.9%

[@Anthony-uf3oz]

*this entire....

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

@@JudeFKennedy *100%

[@jonathangreenway3416]

Legendary singer

[@1stsharkb8]

@@justinsayswtf , I saw them more than once before they were even famous while he was in his prime. Even when he got to this point he was still better than most.

[@Farrahtinsley218]

It's crazy how someone's voice could have such power and vulnerability at the same time...

[@SilencedVox]

It's amazing what missing teeth will do.

[@snailnslug3]

@@SilencedVox he was lit as fuck

[@jacobienbil3798]

What is the matter with people If you don't like some music people do not have to react hatefull. Thats not what music means. If people do not like AIC oke; DON'T LISTEN. Easy solution. LET PEOPLE IN THEIR(WAARDE) DON'T KNOW ENGLISH WORD. netherlands

[@minox6minox697]

@@SilencedVox yeah right, this is about missing teeth. Asshole

[@williamholder4719]

I am 70 years old and I totally go down a great road every time I hear them, especially on the MTV Unplugged version.

[@SpicyMcGeezak]

Great music doesn’t have age limits 😉

[@virginiaknighten4687]

@@SpicyMcGeezakI’m 74 and I know what you mean. I can’t ever see myself not liking what I like now.✌️🤘🎼🎶

[@MrWhite-ec8cb]

MTV was at their peak when they had artists of this talent on the show.

[@fastica]

Popular music was at their peak when they were artists of this talent on TV.

[@MatteoPrezioso]

Not only had them, they actively promoted them. So sad to see how it all ended.

[@smokesletsgo2374]

now MTV doesn't even have artists at all, much less ones with talent

[@krystiqueen5057]

I can completely agree with you that Mr. White.

[@Chemickbeatsss]

Yeah Mr. White yeah science!

[@markgarger8717]

If you were not there for 90's grunge I feel really bad for you, because you missed the greatest 10 years of music ever,written,sung, and performed!! MAY GRUNGE LIVE FOREVER!

[@scottkeppler7251]

Im a die-hard 80s metal head, but Alice n chains were great along with sound garden never could stand nirvana or pearl jam.

[@JanaLalewicz]

Our poor young people today have been so robbed when it comes to a musical legacy they can look back on & feel proud about. I'm 61& was a bit young to appreciate the music of the 60s. I was born in 63 but my parents made sure I was exposed to all the great music music from that time. Those my age have the musical legacy of the 60s ,70s, 80s, & 90s! I really feel so fortunate to have come up in those years. IMHO there really isn't much after the turn of the century worth listening to. Maybe that's harsh but after 2000 where did the talent go? Sure there were a few bright shining moments but overall....just pitiful. I feel really sad that kids from the last 20-25 years don't have much to b proud of in the way of a musical legacy😢

[@chromy2495]

@@JanaLalewiczYeah, 2005 here and I’m so thankful my parents aren’t millenials. I was raised on 60s-80s music and couldn’t be more thankful.

[@zdrumdude]

So true….im 66 and hated big hair eighties crap. Then all the grunge was happening and I was back. To me the best. That weird harmony they do✌️

[@plasticliberator]

It's amazing how Layne made this song seems easy to sing, but nobody else ever has reached the right notes. This man was out of this world.

[@bloodySunday77]

Er... no, saying that "no one ever" has reached these high notes is silly. Of course they are perfectly feasible & there were, are and will be plenty of great singers out there. But the whole point is that he was combining his amazing vocal abilities with pure sonic badassery, unconventional heavy harmonies and a unique & original musical identity while fighting his own internal demons. And at times showing it to be so effortless & perfect while in fact it required huge effort & was so beautifully and tragically flawed.

[@elmochacho3]

You know hee haw.

[@melissatyree566]

Just watched Gavin Rossdale and breaking Benjamin guy do a fantastic cover of this song.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

@@melissatyree566 still not Layne

[@jedijoey3]

@saved by the word i love phil and that performance but he wasn’t even close to touching what layne did

[@gondy5936]

I can FEEL his fragility.

[@JSTRM4N]

Its your own you feel. His was his alone. Am i wrong or are you gonedy

[@Danowarthemanowar]

Those camera shots that focus between Jerry and Layne are perfect. That guy deserves props.

[@OGAcidSunsets]

Perfect use of pull focus / racking. Beautifully done

[@KelUK46]

The camera guy is obviously a fan.

[@OGAcidSunsets]

Or just knows his way around a camera

[@OGAcidSunsets]

But idk how you could not be a fan of these guys

[@dr.chrestadventures3919]

This is... and I'm not kidding.. the BEST live full performance of a band ever recorded. The drums are insane. The bass is haunting. Jerry Cantrell's leads on an Acoustic and his vocal harmonies...oh yeah and the soul of a man singing at his own funeral...(not to get too deep) but damn..... this can never be done again

[@AnHebrewChild]

I happen to agree with this. This is excellence. Even the audio engineers were ON THEIR GAME for this. Everyone down to the lady who lighted the candles and the janitor who dusted Sean Kinney's drums was on their A+ game for this recording. I mean that. This is performance and recording excellence here. Period.

[@elmochacho3]

You need to hear some more live music if this is in your opinion the best performance ever. Also he happened to live for about 5 years after this show so hardly singing at his own funeral. Pump the drama breaks.

[@AnHebrewChild]

@@elmochacho3 it's just one dude's opinion. chill :D ✌🏾

[@elmochacho3]

@@AnHebrewChild cowabunga

[@christianhustad7055]

@Alan Grove well said, my man. I saw them live in ‘19 with Duvall as the lead vocalist. He has one HELL of a voice and he’s done great things for AIC. But in regards to this performance, untouchable. The sound. The emotion. The lyrics. A masterpiece. My favorite album of all time.

[@timdunn1979]

Layne looked like an upright corpse during this show. He was so incredibly sick. It amazes me that he survived another 5 or 6 years after this show. I won't call that period of time living, he just survived as long as he could.

[@amylapratt8964]

He really does look bad. But yeah after Demri died..5-6 months after this show he became a hermit. There's kind of a Concensus that he didn't overdose his body just couldn't handle anymore. His will to live left with Demri. I truly hope they are together now and he's singing to her with his beautiful voice somewhere. It hurts me to look at him. He cut himself off so much he was dead for two weeks before anyone knew. A famous person.... that shouldn't happen to anyone. RIP Layne.

[@endurorrider566]

Well said. At this point he had already started losing teeth. You can even hear it in his vocals. He was done and he knew it. Very very very sad.

[@Joffruh]

I believe he opened for KISS for a few shows before ODing. But he showed up for the Grammy’s in 97, and there’s some pics from that period (some he doesn’t look physically well, others he seems fine). He entered rehab 12 times in his life - Artificial Red by Mad Season is about Methadone. I forget how many times he had OD’d and stopped his heart before it finally gave out. Rest easy Layne🖤

[@jtwilliams8895]

@@Joffruh if I had to guess, Layne was probably on a high dose of Methadone for this show. He’s not sick, or high on heroin, but he is heavily sedated. And his eyes are rolling around in his head like crazy. God love him

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

@@jtwilliams8895 he was on heroin. He shot up like 20 min before he went on. Someone from the crew had to go get him some cuz he was getting dopesick. It’s in the book “Alice In Chains: The Untold Story”

[@mitchrha5013]

Layne’s voice resonates his pain. So powerful!

[@mattbailey576]

He had no pain during this concert. He was to high to have pain.

[@mitchrha5013]

@@mattbailey576 Addiction is a bad thing it suppresses issues you have hidden deep within your soul. This concert he exposes his pain through his voice.

[@Desecrator6]

Their vocals are just haunting

[@tysonjohnson6868]

Desecrator6 they had to do this over many times because layne was doped up and kept sliding off his stool and he had to have someone prop him back up

[@lotty4006]

Tyson johnson source ?

[@michaelr.4878]

I think that the vocals are extremely overrated. I really dig the studio version of this song. But the vocal performance in this song is rather weak. It suits the song...sure. But the power in his voice is gone and his missing teeth is very apparent. Totally changes his singing.

[@MetaliBlack666]

@@michaelr.4878 Dude, of course his vocals here aren't his best because of his drug addiction. This show is legendary because you could see and hear so much emotion. Not bad for their first show after 2 and a half years.

[@chaddrusso8850]

Michael R. You’re extremely overrated

[@jgn2112]

The look he gives at the camera at 2:46 as he sings "am I wrong?" pierces right into my soul. At the same time its almost like he draws me right into the darkness of his own.

[@effsteele]

makes me want to cry....those eyes

[@scootaloo118]

The eyes of a soul screaming for help. RIP Layne. Thank you for helping so many 'wake up' and RIP to those that didn't have a chance..

[@scottparrington650]

Like looking in a mirror, those eyes bring back the guilt feel

[@andronikisa]

3:07

[@andronikisa]

3:24

[@evanrayswenson]

It’s incredible to me how dynamic Layne’s voice was. On the studio version, his voice is almost driven by anger and frustration while here it’s sonically sorrowful and tormented. A true legend.

[@dcb7237]

spot on

[@beckyboo1433]

Absolutely 💯 In the studio version his voice is so powerful, in this one he was indeed broken by his master 😔

[@Guacko]

His voice cracks when he says "have i run too far to get home?" And it's kinda sad. Rest in Peace, Layne.

[@dangar9827]

foi de proposito , amigo

[@Derylhorn1106]

​@@dangar9827 nie sądzę

[@dangar9827]

@@Derylhorn1106 acho q sim. kkk

[@cassiopiao1910]

where exactly? His voice didnt crack

[@Derylhorn1106]

​@@dangar9827 co w tym śmiesznego ??? bądz poważny ,

[@christinapiper4833]

In the studio recording he sounds more angry about his addiction but in this performance he sounds so so sad... the look in his eyes is a look of despair and acceptance of his imminent death...Rest in Peace Layne.

[@Pedaissance]

This was a few years later when he was spiraling out of control

[@daanklas776]

I've heard He begged not to perform but they were trying to force him so he shot up 5 minutes before he came up. That's why he has glasses on the first 3 or 4 songs

[@josecano9210]

Listen to the original demo! Jerry sounds haunting singing as the song is about his friend Andy Wood

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Nodding is simply going between awake and asleep, no fantasy and reality. Believe me, I know far too well.

[@Monthy_TV]

his pupils where so out there was no "white" part of the eye

[@justgregor7940]

"Try to see it once my WaaaAAAaaaAAAAaaay", I don't think anyone else will ever be able to pull that off

[@caveguy22]

I could, but my voice would never recover xD haha, Layne's voice never grew tired....

[@arikiatan508]

I tried it, fucking voice cracks xD

[@barbarahenry9231]

I agree , hauntingly beautiful

[@xandrine7603]

Nina ever listn to Filter?

[@chrisclark4183]

Maybe Eddie vedder but that’s about it

[@larrycanepa]

Layne was so frickin unique and talented, just a shame he couldn't overcome his demons.

[@smeagol9693]

His demons were partly what made him so unique though

[@DillonPatterson-co7be]

Watch your language

[@subhammax196]

@@smeagol9693 r8 bro

[@jessecuster5877]

Addiction doesn't discriminate. I believe it was his broken heart that hurt him the most. The love of his life died and she was irreplaceable. Given more time I believe he could have overcome it. I always wondered what he would have been like today, but I also think of all those who stigmatized him and hurt him and maybe they didn't deserve such an angel even at his worst. I know he's in a much better place now. Free from his demons, but I will always miss his voice. Rip Layne

[@btruj2507]

@Kenba Mamba Layne had a cat named Sadie but he called it Yttik which is kitty backwards. Yttik outlived him sadly. Layne's mom knew something was wrong when there was no answer at his door but Yttik was meowing over and over inside. 😢

[@teddillon7739]

Alice in Chains unplugged was by far the best ever!

[@LPJack02]

RIP the two members of Alice in Chains Mike Starr (April 4, 1966 - March 8, 2011), aged 44 Layne Staley (August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002), aged 34 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@mozdaboz]

Same for Andrew Wood which this song was inspired by

[@505LandOfEntrapment]

Did their addiction take them out of this world? Maybe their addiction is the reason we get passionate songs from them!!!

[@Disorder781]

@@505LandOfEntrapment Layne was an overdose. I'm honestly not sure about Mike.

[@Disorder781]

@@505LandOfEntrapment Just looked. OD as well.

[@505LandOfEntrapment]

@Cardboard Angel's, thanx for the answer! Too young to die of those 2! No one can play like those 2! This song is one of my favorite ones. Was playing a video game on my Samsung phone. Checked my email account and saw your comment. I am signed up to youtube by an email account. That's how I knew about your answer!

[@drew9560]

man at 2:45 you can just the the lyrics reflecting on his face, he knew he had actually run too far to get home. this vid is a piece of art

[@redcell2287]

just thinking myself

[@redcell2287]

@MICHAEL DAMATO none of us are going to get out alive.

[@redcell2287]

@MICHAEL DAMATO Thats true. I'm also old. Doubt that many people will know who I am in twenty years.

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

I can't watch these and not cry. What a loss. Layne was one of a kind. They all killed this performance, musically.

[@stevencopley5487]

I too cry, a lot, when I watch many of their videos. I cannot get over that Layne has been gone 21 years... unbelievable.

[@samshepherd4995]

Yep. Never gets old

[@acostamartin1997]

1:37 the man who focuses the camera: "I'm gonna do what's called a pro gamer move"

[@gangrenouslimb]

Rack focus

[@AgentNight1]

lmao

[@poopstain5216]

El Acosta gay

[@400adidas]

Well done for spotting that, so satisfying

[@justdev8965]

@@AgentNight1 ☺️😁🤣🤣

[@jaythrall2149]

One of the best songs ever written. The tension play between the normal/monotonous to the extreme/other worldly is amazing. Layne Staley is beyond belief.

[@stevencopley5487]

Agreed. I have listened to this SO many times ...it has been the official video but just tonight found this. The whole song is haunting but when the chorus and key changes... I get goosebumps, shivers and tears in my eyes.

[@Top10Archive]

In case you wanted the lyrics to sing along with! "Know me broken by my master Teach thee on child of love hereafter Into the flood again Same old trip it was back then So I made a big mistake Try to see it once my way Drifting body it's sole desertion Flying not yet quite the notion Into the flood again Same old trip it was back then So I made a big mistake Try to see it once my way Into the flood again Same old trip it was back then So I made a big mistake Try to see it once my way Am I wrong? Have I run too far to get home? Have I gone? And left you here alone? Am I wrong? Have I run too far to get home? Have I gone? And left you here alone? If I would, could you?"

[@kpdotexe3649]

Top 10 Archive woah I didn’t know a top ten channel liked AIC

[@FlatOutHero]

@@kpdotexe3649 much respect taking that name bud! I bet there are more than a few disappointed people out there that thought they were gonna get it first, lol. Original flat earther! I'm proud to support you!!!

[@kpdotexe3649]

Flat Out Hero thank you brother

[@Ephriam.]

@@kpdotexe3649 are u really flat Earther?

[@VicM-xc9zb]

Dude I'm totally subscribing to your channel!!

[@elchugilito]

Ive never heard of any vocals who’s as distinct as Layne Staley. His voice is so unique no singer can actually match it. He’s got a strong swangy voice with a lot of angst. It’s just incredible. RIP Layne Staley wherever you are. I hope you found peace in your last moments.

[@peterandall4all900]

Demri was there. He found peace in the end. But the story of his last day(s) are so tragic ...his last words were probably to Mike "not like this, it can't end like this...don't leave me like this..."

[@-cfh-architector7963]

One of the greatest frontman in the music history

[@robertstewart4953]

Terrible frontman, amazing singer.

[@TheAndreluizcarneiro]

@@robertstewart4953 not terrible, but you can't say he's amazing, scott weiland was an amazing frontman.

[@ilyaost5476]

@@TheAndreluizcarneiro LMAO. Layne>>> Scott

[@TheAndreluizcarneiro]

@@ilyaost5476 That's just your opinion, pal.

[@ilyaost5476]

@@TheAndreluizcarneiro Well,If you really look at it realistically every comparison in music is an opinion. But if you actually go by the consensus of what people say, Layne >> Scott by far. Layne is seen by many as the only equal to Chris Cornell from the 90s, Who is seen as the greatest vocalist since Robert Plant. Weiland is a good vocalist but he is completely outclassed when compared to people at that caliber. Open a discussion of Scott vs Layne/Chris and I can assure you Scott gets destroyed.

[@Mrfungolao]

LYRICS: Know me broken by my master Teach thee on child, love hereafter Into the flood again Same old trip it was back then So I made a big mistake Try to see it once my way Drifting body, it's sole desertion Flying, not yet quite the notion Into the flood again Same old trip it was back then So I made a big mistake Try to see it once my way Into the flood again Same old trip it was back then So I made a big mistake Try to see it once my way Am I wrong? Have I run too far to get home? Have I gone? Left you here alone Am I wrong? Have I run too far to get home? Yeah Have I gone? Left you here alone If I would, could you?

[@emilylowrance7930]

my favorite song

[@danielsartain8330]

Turn off the lights, plug the headphones in and close your eyes while listening to this masterpiece. They don’t make music like this anymore. Layne no doubt had the best and most powerful gut wrenching beautiful voice of the 90’s period. Miss this guy so much. Addiction sucks.

[@jennziff3830]

Everything he just said but throw in some 🌿

[@craigtuohy]

As an addict I want to just say that Laynes beauty was born in his addiction. Drugs make us reach further than humanity does. We hurt people, we dont mean to, but we find great art within us.

[@shirleymcpherson978]

Addiction sucks dick. Fuck addiction. Awesome song. Totally agree that the ONLY way to listen to it is uninterrupted, loud, with your eyes closed.....yep perfect!!

[@HG-bs3en]

@@craigtuohy Agree to disagree. I don't think drugs made Layne or Jimi Hendrix as talented as they are. Infact I truly believe that both were capable of so much more, not that they needed to. Drugs were more of a hinderence than anything. Drug addiction is hard. Some people, like me, have very addictive personalities. Drugs become a bad decision for those kinds of people. A decision that could cost you your life. Just my thoughts on drugs, man. I hope you can one day beat the drugs. Even though the world can be a very beautiful place, when I watch Layne sing I can't help but tear up because drugs took his freedom away from him, and took him away from us.

[@distel360]

@@HG-bs3en You can't understand a user's mind But try, with your books and degrees If you let yourself go and opened your mind I'll bet you'd be doing like me and it isn't so bad

[@000slappydirk]

Mad seeing Layne juggling nodding out whilst delivering a performance of a life time. Hands down the best MTV live show.

[@trowuabeatin]

I feel like Laynes voice was still maturing even during his later years. The world lost a tremendous talent when he passed. I pray that he’s able to find the peace in death that he was never able to find in life. Rest In Peace Legend

[@RadicalSharkRS]

Unlike scott weiland, drugs for layne was a win for his voice

[@tomasalarconchible9729]

@@RadicalSharkRS what a retarded thing to say

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@RadicalSharkRS WTF? no drugs are never good for ur voice

[@RadicalSharkRS]

@@TheStepmonkey lol i meant he still sounded good lmfao

[@vadimastprojects8770]

@@k0secha This doesn't make any sense.

[@PabloCruise91]

Can we just appreciate the drumming on this too? Amazing

[@MateusOliveira-hr1wp]

Right? Ive never actually stopped to appreciate how good he is. Commonly Mike, Staley and Jerry get all the love, but he is a hell of a drummer

[@ticallianstallion9328]

Jerry talked in an interview about how this show wouldn't have worked without those drums being perfect. He set the tone for them to match

[@redguerilla8248]

Yeah i read a review that said without this guys drumming the whole acoustic set would be ruined, the magic is playing just right, not to loud that makes everyone else play louder drowning everything else.

[@rolandotamez1901]

No shit...good stuff

[@jdinkaledgemorgoon2085]

Sean Kinney 👊🏻

[@Ticonderous1]

This song never ages... still brilliant...

[@metalsharon6335]

I agree

[@superhosster]

It ages, but like a good wine.

[@ウィルキンソン-e8j]

Kacper Szymaniak ^_^

[@christinsongbird]

I dedicate this to a good friend Tim I have known since 2002. He passed away last year and I’ll never forget our memories together.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Sorry for the loss of your good friend. My best friend of 50 years passed away last October. I won’t ever get over it.

[@agentorangecb1]

Respect to the team filming and recording unplugged. They are preserved in amazing quality

[@pjpredhomme7699]

awesome point it was the last we would ever get of this band but they put it down so well

[@pcaf333]

You can see what the real talent is when a guy in a terrible condition like Layne was back then can perform like he did. This song is incredible hard to sing, and I may say that I never seen someone sing it remotely near Layne did in this condition. Dude was one of a kind.

[@Lindy-s9c]

Yes he was 🤘🎸🤘🎸🎤😎

[@music4lifesux]

Layne is simply one of the greatest live singers of all time. So sad that the most talented are often the most troubled, almost as if we only deserve their gift for a short time. The words that Don McLean said of Vincent Van Gogh could serve to describe Layne and Kurt and all the others we've lost: "this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you."

[@yuothineyesasian]

As someone who is struggling with addiction, the line "have i run too far to get home" murders my soul every time i hear it .

[@BrandonMelvinDrums]

Jesus, Layne really was effortless in his ability. God rest his soul.

[@jigsaw9618]

considering he was high and nodding off during the show and still sounded amazing, I couldn't agree more

[@neilp6496]

Kurt Cobain was another, effortless vocal prowess, endless ability, an infinitely tortured soul.

[@jonahroberts9880]

That bass brings people back from the dead

[@dodgrblu]

It's rather ordinary

[@brandi6087]

It is fucking amazing!

[@skrumpo]

if only it bought back layne staley from the dead

[@unowhavethebiggay1430]

@@skrumpo it did me and Layne and Gandhi are chilling at my place

[@skrumpo]

u now have the big gay damn, you is lucky

[@ithateshumans1742]

I loved the original but this unplugged version takes it to a whole new level. Utterly stunning vocals from both. There's a look in Layne's eyes that feels like he knows what lies ahead for him.

[@72Stiles]

This still gives me chills all these years later...

[@nathanizotic1757]

Best MTV unplugged album of all time. PERIOD

[@lucamatawa4610]

Nirvana is better

[@legendasacoustic8411]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHLXn6Keg7Sro5o

[@vincentvault7923]

Pearl Jam would like a word sir

[@sodalizard]

Yes is the best, i like it too the unpluggeds of nirvana, STP, soda stereo, oasis and pearl jam but this is so dark and sad and magic, this is the best, how Layne sing and guitars sounds, just beautiful Sorry for my bad english xd

[@kellybothe9804]

Yes!!!

[@wrongangle4881]

18 years since Staley left today. His words resonate more today than ever.

[@grandwazoo1696]

Oh man, 18 years? 😔

[@wrongangle4881]

@@grandwazoo1696 Yes, Zappa. 18 long years :/

[@scottandersen4798]

same day with kurt, but 26 years for him

[@tojiroh]

*sigh*

[@AlexBonesJones]

Death is a scary thought

[@justadeathcorejourney]

Layne was extremely talented, one of the most talented artists of he century. his voice is UNMATCHED. He helped me through so much in life and many others. God bless his soul I know he is at a lot more peace now and that’s something we can all smile about. He left his legacy behind and that won’t ever go away.

[@quintonking5089]

When Layne sings the first “Am I wrong?” after the last chorus and he’s looking right into the camera, I can’t help but see the look in his eyes, the way they close, and wonder if he knows he’s “gone too far to get home?” I don’t pretend to know what he went through, but you can tell the man is hurting. However, even in his darkest days he brought so much to the table and so much out of us from that powerful angry angel voice of his. Let’s remember him for that. He was much more than his addiction.

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

The Bass in this Unplugged, is better than the Studio recording, in my Op.

[@kohvjaveri1599]

100%. Frogs and Nutshell and overall every song.

[@JohnLennon-yg4ut]

Doesn’t hurt that that’s one of the greatest bass players in Rock n roll history.

[@caag10]

Yes.

[@laylaferguson3160]

yup. the whole song

[@BAHDK]

this version of would is much better period................voice for sure..............bass.............all

[@vincesza8464]

He knew how sick he was and it just made his vocals and lyrics that much more authentic. Absolute legends.

[@yeseniabacha339]

how can he look so fragile and at the same time be so on point vocally... what a talent...

[@daneslayer2269]

2024 RIP Andrew Wood, Layne, Weiland,Cornell, legendary artists, never forgotten & always loved ♥️

[@PugtaurChieftain]

The face he makes at 3:29 for a split second while looking at the song list tells you everything you need to know about the state he was in. Layne Staley is a once in a century talent and he is missed.

[@networth00]

I always wondered why he did that face.

[@hinthecage4928]

i think he thought that he probably didn‘t perform this song well enough for himself. i always perceived it like him making kind of a little joke like „puh well that was a challenge‘ but maybe i‘m wrong but that‘s the way i interpreted it always.

[@Lindy-s9c]

Aww poor Layne he looked like he was about to cry 😭 oh I wish that someone would save that night 😞

[@Pugrug.]

@@hinthecage4928 It seems like he might've messed up the end a bit. Maybe he didn't hold out the last "you" long enough.

[@lilypacastsupper8922]

Layne hits the notes so perfectly, it's so satisfying. Like popping bubble wrap

[@jackcravford8744]

as someone, that loves great analogy and theories over great music, i love your comment. i was screaming through my whole house "i like this, I LIKE THIS". beautiful comment, my friend!

[@anemaldemomusic8182]

weird analogy but ok

[@stevedion8031]

2:04

[@Ethosraps]

Layne's voice still gives me goosebumps and I've heard this at least a thousand times

[@carrie3928]

Layne Staley is perfect example of what the disease of drug addiction does to a human being. If only something could have changed for him and he would have recovered. What an awesome talent! Love his voice. Don't know him, never met him. but I can empathize with his struggles

[@Easystreet208]

The Drummers dynamics throughout this performance is really remarkable! Kudos!

[@crazymusicjunkiechristinaw8408]

I’m addicted to this song. I keep coming back over an over again.

[@johnboy2776]

Me too 😢 it worries me lol Idk I just love everything about it, dark bass the guitar and the harmonies

[@crazymusicjunkiechristinaw8408]

JohnBoy same here

[@UserDom777]

Absolutely just a badass song!

[@martinflores7354]

All Day ery day

[@legendasacoustic8411]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHLXn6Keg7Sro5o

[@nurseaylla]

That strong bass line in the intro 🤘🤘🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cainthesharkdrumcovers8156]

@rajivaksha dasa RiP MIKE STARR'

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

i can play this on my acoustic bass and i always do when im bored. and i love playing this song on guitar too! i wish i wasnt such a loner and i could play with someone else... but eh its just my way

[@dodgrblu]

I find it to be quite ordinary

[@Reginald_Harrison]

I love that this concert exists. It’s bittersweet seeing Layne perform in this state, he still sounded great though. Would’ve been absolutely mind blowing if Layne was healthy and at the top of his game for this 😢. RIP Layne.

[@cassiusclay8771]

Unfortunately his favourite medicine was stronger than him.

[@TOREH84]

0:01 the moment you realize you can't live without the acoustic bass

[@wilsonkonana8532]

tealize👍🏽

[@maureenwoodard9588]

Right !! this is one hard beautiful bass jam

[@alexdelarge703]

That acoustic bass intro, followed by the twang of the guitars gives me goosebumps every time.

[@andyappleton3353]

This is truly the only band that breached both the metal and grunge genres. We all wanted to have them. Love you Alice in Chains RIP Layne Staley Love you brother

[@enrikogultom]

His voice colour, character and control are just amazing. Next level along with Chris Cornell and Layne Staley. One of my fav band in the 90''.

[@VictorHugo-kr9ed]

3:02 Man... i can see through his eyes all the pain he felt. Poor Layne... it's rough seeing him like that. The man was fighting some serious demons

[@travelwithus750]

Even when blitzed out his mind he can still belt those highs like nobody’s business. Wow what a loss and what a voice he had.

[@NYR11949]

Layne Staley seems so innocent and vulnerable, almost childlike for this show. A tortured soul and an immense talent. I hope he found peace and is thriving in the afterlife. ... RIP

[@macswan7322]

in deaths grip

[@jasonh7833]

Every time one of their unplugged songs pop up i say "there goes the next hour" bc i have to hear them all. They mean just as much to me now as they did then. The harmonies, the raw power of laynes voice, kenny's drums, Jerry's lead and the lyrics....the goddamn soul crushing lyrics. Knowing this was it, the last of them

[@stevencopley5487]

You summed up exactly my feelings.

[@Jay-ot3cq]

Layne hits those notes so effortlessly. He has a voice nobody will be able to come close to.

[@emilbrandwyne5747]

His voice is nice but there could be a million grunge bans out there and singers with the same voice and you wouldnt know it because its not advertised or got popular.

[@mhuh]

Bruce Dickenson.... Ronnie James Dio.... Pre-Geriatric Steven Tyler

[@ocrow3654]

0:55 notice how relaxed his face is when he’s belting like that, that’s true control

[@itsyaboialex_2494]

No he took sum drugs right before he got on stage 😂

[@tonymanfredi6844]

Jerry Cantrell said it was extremely hard to look over at Layne Staley knowing his friend was dying.

[@billymiley2276]

I've fallen in love with this band by watching this unplugged set ( BOAT)

[@angeloangelo984]

He died for...? Sorry i don't know..i can imagine but..

[@dustinleblanc2286]

As I hear these songs for the millionth time, still can’t help but hear is struggle with drugs in every song. Highly detailed and vivid images of personified concoctions.

[@angeloangelo984]

Drugs addictions

[@MephistoOrb]

@@angeloangelo984 He died from heavy heroin use and possibly crack/cocain use.

[@caz4907]

That bass line goes so hard!!!! Absolutely Epic!!