Alice In Chains - Would? (Official HD Video)

[@Junkboimusic]

This entire album is a fucking masterpiece of music.

[@FTOMASZ89]

DIRT!

[@arochelle9074]

Yes ...

[@bryanchamp6979]

FACTS

[@codycooper5768]

I've always enjoyed alice in chains well enough, but honestly it wasn't until fairly recently that I REALLY got into them and came to love their music.. I grew up watching MTV, rocking out. I was pretty young when grunge was peaking, so it took me awhile to truly appreciate some of those bands. Here today, the more I go back and rediscover alice in chains, the more I love them!! Such an incredible band. Layne had one of the most powerful and haunting, beautiful voices of all time. And Jerry Cantrell is in my opinion criminally underrated! Alice in Chains fucking rules!

[@JB1111-g4k]

Need more people to SUBSCRIBE to this Channel!! They deserve a million subscribers!!!

[@communityprepper6153]

In 1992 I woke up, going to the first day of my freshman year of high school. While eating breakfast this song came on MTV. I'm 45 now and I still remember this like yesterday. Time is terrifying.

[@joshapples88]

Watching music videos before school was my favorite thing. Even with sings that I didn't like sometimes had amusing videos. I was the last generation to appreciate this . I was 5 when this came out , loved this band

[@davida.quinnsr.5869]

Dig Up Dem Bones was a bad-ass album- I used to think Seattle Rock was uh not that good, but, it's actually bad-assed! Too bad most of the legends passed on, (I think the only Seattle Rock band that's still survivin' is Eddie Vedder, of Pearl Jam..)

[@xburdenb0yx]

i turn 30 in august. time is very very terrifying indeed. i feel like it was just yesterday that i found out layne passed. i was 9 years old.

[@itzapril5321]

im 26 years old and its my first time listening to this lol

[@Junior-fd8ux]

@@itzapril5321 enjoy your 20s they go quick

[@victorianelson1838]

4 people came together and created quite honestly one of the greatest songs ever. Period.

[@stevencopley5487]

And it is a crime that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall.

[@jason-s8c]

Tell me your secret Victoria

[@mikeoxlong1483]

Let’s not get carried away

[@cinaralin]

@@stevencopley5487 I've never understood what the point of those things are. They are only as important as the people who decide who wins/gets invited and I have no clue who they are.

[@adamhicks304]

Hallelujah!

[@Akutsuuu]

Daily reminder that music will never be this good again.

[@zionjacobs1308]

The real sadness behind this song is so profound. Layne wore sunglasses to mask his highness while filming this music video. The song is well-known to be written about close friend and fellow grunge frontman Andrew Wood who died from a heroin overdose. It is a direct embodiment of the feeling of addiction and succumbing to this disease wondering if its ever too late to turn back. Jerry Cantrell wrote it who probably also had his fair share of these struggles. Layne's performance in this song is so captivating because he is walking the exact path he is singing about, battling the same battle that his friend did and lost. Of course, Layne's passing was heartbreaking and difficult for those around him who saw his decline and wanted to help. So sad that addiction and depression causes you to isolate and mainly hang with other addicts just like what happened with Kurt and Mike Starr. Mike was supposedly the last person to see Layne alive, and after a failed attempt to send him to the hospital, got high himself and blacked out for 2 weeks. Imagine being at rock bottom and your only company are your lifetime friends whose only common ground is being stuck at rock bottom. Mike was one of the only people to stay in touch with Layne, and him the only AiC member he kept in touch with after he was kicked out of the band, because of their shared habit. I'm sure they both wanted each other to get out of there for their sake. Makes me very mournful for all the talent and their amazing souls that were lost to addiction or depression. Mental health is no joke, it can affect you no matter how successful or unsuccessful you are. Long live those that have overcome these struggles and are still rockin'.

[@stephanieproulx222]

Beautifully written. Thank you.

[@OnePillKillz]

Yes !! Lost my son as well 😢

[@Derandcam]

I always ask myself, did these musicians fall into this chemical trap because of the musical lifestyle…or did they fall into the trap/ rut long before? As tragic as it is either way… they made their choices… 😢

[@stephanieproulx222]

@@Derandcam Before. I lived in Seattle in the 90's and worked at Deja Vu ( 1st &Pike strip club) where they'd come in a lot. The drug scene was huge and I think that partly it's the depressing weather. Staying in a lot. It was an incredible time, but when Andrew Wood passed things took a dark turn. The music they put out was from their core, and It still blows me away.

[@sarahmohlman318]

Temple of the Dog was also born from the tragic death of Andrew Wood. GREAT ALBUM, some of Chris's best music. FYI.

[@mikesyr]

One of the greatest rock songs ever written. The way Laynes voice builds and comes back in at 2:19 is amazing.

[@motorentz4289]

it's called a reverse reverb effect. a popular effect used heavily by ozzy/black sabbath, pearl jam, led zeppelin and many many others

[@lulubell31]

💯 agreed!

[@mariesteve7327]

@@motorentz4289 Still Sounds Phenomenal Though!!! 👌

[@motorentz4289]

@@mariesteve7327 sure, never said it didn't

[@loricervantes4557]

Yess!! I kept going back to it completely gave me the feels!!

[@mikeyargar1958]

RIP Andy, Layne, Chris, Scott, Kurt. The 90's grunge era was filled with talent and I was happy and privileged to grow up during that time. This world wouldn't be the same without ur poetry on paper and in music. You guys will never be gone due to what you left behind. Never forgotten. Thank you guys so much

[@rawfoodwriter]

They all died? damn.

[@berryyagoda]

I feel sorry for them all, only the remaining lyrics , music and love

[@laualves1238]

and now rip taylor 🥺🥺

[@Calirado9]

Mike Starr rip

[@berryyagoda]

@@Calirado9 the fact is already 11 years

[@Jorge_Broa]

The iconic voice from Layne is just... unforgettable.

[@ianstuart5660]

Definitely!

[@bobmerlington1330]

This guy is sorely missed by me. Love you Layne

[@Jorge_Broa]

@@bobmerlington1330 Amen

[@andramiller6664]

I say this often. Even when im not hearing it

[@randyhugheslives]

Man, Laynes voice was one of the best rock voices ever in my opinion.

[@planetdustbowl4825]

thats not an opinion, thats a fact :D

[@alexklitschko6918]

Thee best 🙏

[@thornstrikesback]

When it comes to the big 4 of grunge. I hands down say Layne is the best, but I know Chris and Eddie have their die hard fans and I respect that. And then Kurt... well... he may not have have the strongest voice but everyone loves him for the path he paved.

[@idkanymore9869]

@@thornstrikesback what about Scott Weiland?

[@adavison335]

@@thornstrikesback I think Layne and Kurt are the best...Layne above Kurt for sure! But Kurt was good because he didn't try to be technical or perfect and it worked.

[@BenWagenmaker]

The bassline at the beginning and the base drum roll at 0:09. The vocals, the haunting screech of the guitar. Everything about this song is art.

[@nr-drums3850]

this is a floor tom not a bass drum, yet I see what you mean \m/

[@ralph2440]

the ethereal harmonies going on between mike and jerry/jerry & layne and the tom dominate drum riff all joined in and made an absolute masterpiece and a wonderful tribute to Andrew Wood.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

1

[@joeypadgett7895]

Same guy played the bass opening to Ozzy's "No More Tears"

[@pepelocuaz5306]

The perfect song ...from beginning to end....lyrics , music, vocals...amazing !

[@sethelsom3838]

No one will ever believe this, but it is true. When I was 19 years old I wrote endless fan mail to this band. I covered the outside of my letters with art work, made all sorts of jokes using the lyrics of their songs. Even suggested they lift some weights. About 1 month later I received an envelope in the mail from the band. They all wrote personalized notes to me - every single member of the group. Layne responded to me, writing "What?! You didn't know? I'm doing it for the kids!" They all took a picture flexing, joking back to my comment about hitting the gym. Through many moves I believe I lost all of those letters. Someday, I hope they turn up in some box I have not looked in or uncovered so that I can share them with everyone else who loved this band. They were the real deal. All of them took the time to write a lonely kid who idolized them and hung on every lyric just to get through the day. It still amazes me that they took the time to make such a personal connection with me. I hope this story adds even more love to those AIC fans who felt the same way I did when I wrote the band. They truly cared about their fans.

[@johneckert6484]

Seth Elsom you couldn't have picked a better band I'll tell you I hope you get those letters back

[@julieottman4903]

Woo Hoo! ❤️

[@chaddeez8446]

Back then I'm sure they got high and went through letters like people do today with comments and emails. I'm sure your letters stood out and they appreciated the effort. If you can make a person laugh it means a lot.

[@paulsmith5611]

I believe it. I live in the Seattle area and my uncle was a nurse in the emergency room of Highline Community Hospital in the mid and late 90s. Mike Starr came into the ER for a heroin overdose one night. My uncle and the crew helped him that night and Mike autographed a Dirt CD and wrote "thank you for saving my life" on it. Unfortunately I think my uncle has lost the CD over the years and after several moves, just like you lost your letters from the band. A female coworker who is still friends with my uncle, likes to remind us that she had to take out Starr's nipple rings before the doctors started working on him.

[@dontmesswithtexas8906]

@Seth Elsom You wrote the name of the band!?

[@timothygeroux644]

One of the greatest songs ever!

[@mercurusblastomus879]

"Into the Flood again, same ole trip it was back then", the depths of Truth in these lyrics are without measure.

[@nikolasnetur2305]

Its fractal entendra that corresponds to human existence

[@stuckanonymous]

@@nikolasnetur2305its about heroine my guy

[@AdibAbdullah-gg1jd]

Facts 🔥❤️🤘🏽

[@rustyshackleford2402]

How large is your budget for 5 dollar words?​@@nikolasnetur2305

[@Mrmagoo1077]

To me, this is the greatest grunge song ever conceived. I love grunge in general, but this song is just phenomenal.

[@wewd]

Would is a top tier song no doubt but I would give it to Man in the Box personally.

[@JPColter]

Them bones going into dam that river ... It's the best out of grunge

[@absolutez3r058]

I'd agree if I wasn't such a big Nirvana fan (the type that hates Smells Like Teen Spirit)

[@jummyran]

It’s a perfect song the pacing and harmonies etc.

[@Mrmagoo1077]

@@runner200-z7c it's also grunge (backed up by multiple sources). Grunge is an offshoot of rock anyway. AIC was one of the biggest grunge bands.

[@exposez]

that bassline is legendary

[@FutureArnoldIWish]

This came up on my recommendations and as soon as I heard the bass I knew it was a banger 🤘🏼

[@RealMadrid89361]

Fuck yea

[@fredmiller4110]

Mike Starr was a beast

[@maskcollector6949]

@@fredmiller4110 R.I.P.

[@maggot9993]

So sick 🤘🏻

[@Arckoo]

Everybody's righteously commenting about the singing, but I would like some thumbs up for the incredible rhythmic drumming throughout the song. It just drives this song forward continuously

[@geoffreysnyder5144]

"Am I wrong, have I run too far to get home?" Just an AMAZING lyric. Layne had a haunting voice, and I hope he is finally at peace.

[@McK9999]

Hey Geoffrey.. yes, it is.

[@jeremyhardee8609]

Yes he did. My blood still runs cold and every hair on my neck stands up when I'm not expecting to hear him come in the radio. I can feel the pain in his songs he sings. Helped me get thru a rough time and a bad self medicating opiate addiction after a rough combat tour in Iraq some years back.

[@eloelo6944]

Lmao it's mediocre af but the sound is good

[@spell-boundlb3426]

💯% AGREE 👑🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@lu___lu]

"So I made a big mistake, try to see it once my way "

[@K-Effect]

Songs like this can never be loud enough

[@waynewanderer]

oh but we can try!!

[@Martyy.00]

I bought a high end headphone just for this song.

[@EnchantedJewelzEmpire]

Never

[@rubenduran100]

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@19MadMike95]

It can with the right stereo. But it takes a lot... believe me.

[@yogini2be]

"If I would, could you?" Still gives me chills

[@laykantheealien5722]

Me toooo

[@youngbrodie3997]

Me too

[@jefferyrichardson1348]

Dude was cold-blooded wasn't he?

[@jefferyrichardson1348]

Yea it does bro!🤠

[@maggot9993]

Yesss

[@MaggieD0123]

How cool was it when this was the new music coming out. And it was everywhere. What a great time to be alive!

[@NoHomers23]

The way Layne and Jerry harmonized, so damn good.

[@teamster9413]

Sounds like ancient worship

[@miraggg]

mesmerizing

[@counterfeitmistress7140]

Perfection. That's what that is.

[@jimmyfruchterman1178]

You can argue about who had the best voice in grunge/metal in that period all day long. But no one could match the two of them together.

[@chriscrouch7576]

10/10 song Superb would of best ever songs written

[@Mack98421]

In my opinion the last 45 seconds is the best 45 seconds in rock history. "Have I run too far to get home? Have I gone and left you here alone? Am I wrong?" The best lyrics, the best singing, the best drumming and the best guitar phrase I've ever heard in 45 seconds.

[@Jlee0579]

The best music!!! Point blank period!

[@timrush8544]

100%

[@daz311x]

It's a euphoric ending for sure!

[@SAS-fn9ce]

Agree.

[@petersmith9392]

totally agree - legendary!

[@shailenjhaveri650]

Almost 2023 and this song still gives the goosebumps. They don't make em like this anymore..

[@annalucy89]

Oh no they certainly don't! You got that damn right!!

[@jonyhandsomeboy]

They don't bro the good times are over. Now we are hanging by a moment

[@stevenhenry5267]

That bass line and chiming guitar opening chords

[@maciek5664]

Absolutely

[@equinoxetm4132]

good old days

[@SmilingManMusic]

🔥🔥🔥

[@dodgecummin24v]

This song is truly a masterpiece. It never gets old.

[@stormymaiden]

By far......

[@jonathandavisasaminion]

Ikr!

[@MirandaSerra]

True 🤟

[@ars-1963]

Yessir c’mon !!! 👊🏼

[@sarahdelepine1016]

Yes, exactly. One of those songs you never get tired of. This band is unique. It's so symbolic of a time that will never happen again but must not be forgotten. Thank you for offering us this musical perfection. 🙏

[@dadawomack]

66 years on this planet and this still gives me chills

[@shanewisniewski2]

Remember when it 1st came out? I don't google when it comes to quiz off questions but wasn't it on last action hero soundtrack before dirt was released?

[@jummyran]

@@shanewisniewski2movie called “singles”

[@pokeybloke7237]

Ditto. Right at this moment.

[@rcg9573]

that's weird. 🙂

[@christopherfava2529]

​@@shanewisniewski2it was on the singles soundtrack movie came out in 1992,but they already made the song in 91 when Andrew wood passed away from a herion overdose from mother love bone,same way Layne died in 2002 from a herion overdose

[@brittanyfahs35]

Layne's beautiful voice combined with the heavy metal/grunge sound is the reason why Alice in Chains is and will always be my favorite band no if and or buts about it.

[@brittanyfahs35]

Yes I just discovered them in September. I love them!

[@brittanyfahs35]

When I first heard them I was immediately in love. River of Deciet gets me everytime!

[@addisonlewis723]

+Brittany Fahs "River of Deciet" is a very personal song to me.

[@user-xr3og6st7u]

+Brittany Fahs That's the thing about alternative music, its timeless. Unlike the garbage the corporation puts out for the masses.

[@derekgornall]

+Brittany Fahs I'm on my Mad Season phase right now. River of Deceit = top fucking notch

[@jcon1980]

I'm about to be 44 and the 90's music still connects with me so much. Once a 90's child always a 90's child

[@cindyt2420]

Same here!

[@MyRobin38]

layne truly had the best vocals of the grunge era. He was a legend

[@tammybogdan6625]

he still is 😉🤘

[@yuriaraujo5417]

I think Chris Cornell has a better voice overall, IMO

[@thetreeofclues]

Chris Cornell definitely rivals him, but both are incredible singers. Truly legendary

[@pimas11]

I vote Kurt but who cares these are all great artists

[@MyRobin38]

@@tammybogdan6625 YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandonsedlock7983]

RIP Layne 22 years today

[@Jpgizmo]

and 30 for Kurt

[@On_Dust]

34 for Andrew Wood. The person this song was written for.

[@yankees29]

Hard to believe it was so long ago. I grew up a teenager in the early 90’s. What a time to be alive.

[@omgitsnoah8443]

Tragic 💯🇰🇵🈲㊙️

[@lisamezakowski9726]

💔💔💔

[@clemgipstertem]

The pain is so tangible, it still stuns me at 55. May Layne's voice ring on for eternity, in all space & time.

[@allgunsblazed9106]

amen brotha

[@thedude420h20]

@KarstenRelhHave we run too far to get home?

[@magnellysreyespupo5583]

Your comment is Sublimed to me❤

[@theoutsiderartists1231]

It will.

[@adamdavis7271]

thankfully, in a very real sense, his voice will indeed forever be a part of space & time

[@themunicipalityband]

This might be a top 5 studio vocal performance for me. So much power and emotion in the delivery.

[@tammybrown4901]

Im in love with song ❤❤

[@ColonnelloKurtz]

the bassline in the beginning always gives me goosebumps…and that voice man, that voice tears apart your soul. RIP Mike and Layne, we’ll never forget you

[@geraldknight7978]

Bassline is even on MTV unplugged for sure

[@geraldknight7978]

Better* my bad got n a hurry

[@star_ruby_]

We are the same age

[@MadsSabroe]

...and the drums ... love the groove in the verse :-)

[@anikorosado3039]

Fuck ya! His voice is crazy sick❤❤❤❤❤

[@dangosselin88]

Layne died 19 years ago today, I started getting into Alice In Chains last year and they are now personally one of my favorite bands and Layne is one of my personally favorite singers. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, I wish you were still here making music and making us smile.

[@hudifox9701]

me too I started also last year and now I can't stop listening everyday Layne's voice I love it

[@epistxme]

Damn as if... I chose today to get into them because I've never really taken the time to listen to them other than the few songs everyone hears. RIP Layne

[@dangosselin88]

@@epistxme The whole Dirt album is legendary and so is their MTV unplugged album. You'll fall in love with their music

[@Apocalypticsunshine]

We're still here to honor his spirit

[@definitelynosebreather]

I started listening AiC/Mad Season last year, but I feel the same. A great musician and a gentle soul. I always smile remembering it was Layne who motivated Cantrell to start/keep singing, despite Cantrell doesn't wanting so ("we already have the best singer in the world")

[@Boogeryah3000]

Ok, but this is the side of KZbin that I love. Reading the comment sections of videos by Pearl Jam, nirvana, Alice In Chains, etc. everyone is telling there story and how they could relate to such amazing songs while others are being supportive. Absolutely love it

[@lisalafreniere4694]

This is definitely my favorite comment that I’ve ever read on KZbin. It’s the absolute truth. The relating and staying connected through the music. Remembering where we were when we heard the songs, favorite memories and the relief of letting go of painful relationships. No regrets. “Music is my religion “ ♥️❌♥️

[@gvglielmoofmirrah6776]

that's so real

[@hkleider]

Cause they don't attract kids with their dumb meme comments

[@heyitsme6067]

Amongst my tribe ❤

[@ThaddeusHampton-pq8vw]

Yo booger This is exactly that place,

[@tbnobs]

I'm 66 been listening to rock for 55 years AIC IS THE BEST GRUNGE BAND EVER I have listened to thousands of singers and no one like layne

[@brettwillis1252]

I met Layne at the university square mall in june of 91 just before this song hit MTV. He was the nicest person ever, they were playing at the Ritz theater in Ybor city that night. He was there passing out flyers. I went to the show. It was of the high points in my life. Fantastic show. 2 months later this song was on MTV. I couldn't believe it. I am very thankful I have that memory

[@jorgeisaacdoblesmata9137]

traviss merkin that's a cool memory bro!

[@santilo76]

thank you for sharing it

[@timyantz1090]

Ybor city in Tampa?

[@doejones3959]

truly a blessing....

[@-jb89-35]

traviss merkin you lucky, lucky person.

[@geminigrrl66]

RIP Layne. One of the most iconic voices in rock. A legend. Timeless music never dies.

[@koltonnadermann4652]

you had a like at iconic.

[@ts-xk9lr]

mike star rip

[@jerryreyes9892]

@@ts-xk9lr oh fuck yes bad ass rock for ever.

[@facehairteeth]

It's weird seeing this when I was 12 these guys were badass and mysterious. Now at 37 they look like kids. Time is a motherfucker

[@jorgitoelperro7344]

Layne sings to much

[@JRMADRIGAL75]

This duo of Layne and Jerry is a masterpiece, “the perfect storm”

[@agentbz]

Nobody else in rock does such great harmony as they always do. System of a Down does great harmony, but it's way different.

[@Nosferotix]

Legendary together just legendary

[@juliesumner4961]

This song is on point and powerful

[@siggifreud812]

Jerry's riff is filthy in this one

[@shawnauddette8199]

​​​​@@agentbz- The only 2 that come to mind who are close is legendary Chris Cornell/Eddie Vedar back and forth legendary harmonic work on vintage badass Temple of the Dog song (Hunger Strike) however they aren't on legendary Layne Staley/Jerry Cantrell never seen before historic jaw-dropping duo harmonic level. PS: Legendary vocalist Layne Staley should've done more work with legendary Ann Wilson as both are awesome beyond belief duo harmonic wise on the original version of vintage AIC song (Brother) on extremely short EP Sap album.

[@hillchilddcxlvi]

The intro gives me goosebump everytime

[@viscabarca4408]

One of the rare bands i can listen to the entire discography without skiping a single song.

[@rizkinugraha4581]

Absolutely man..

[@kennethostrer735]

Yup

[@KarlDelaney99]

Apart from Love Song. It was made bad on purpose though to be fair

[@westyavro]

Ain't that the truth.

[@MariaCarpio1112]

Literally.

[@coppertopv365]

AIC - Would LYRICS..... 🎶🎵 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? 🎵🎶

[@gracieb.3054]

*soul desertion

[@МаксимБирюков-э3э]

​@@gracieb.3054 In the captions it says "sole desertion"

[@dawns.3000]

I'm a 54 year old grandmother and I still blast this song EVERY day. Layne was one of rock's greatest gods! 🖤🤘🏻

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Dawny ... I'm 62 +1/2 . Married for 42 years/ 2 kids... No grandkid's You are not old. Musical taste has nothing to do with you age. At 62 I also blast this version as well because it's the best one. I like Layne playing "River of Deceit" live at the "Moore" . Very spiritual . When he sang for Mad Season. Same guy different bands. Layne was Layne. His own man. Just like you are your own woman. I respect that very much. Kudos to you & Long live rock rock n roll... cuz I like it yes I do !

[@xbeast666]

@@crisxoportunidad FUCKWIT

[@brianbostwick3003]

He had a voice that will never be forgotten,duplicated or replicated

[@SteveKaynan]

Miss Layne so much!!

[@robertdyer8810]

I'm 63 years old I love pulling up to it red light at intersection windows down and Alice and chains blaring to 11 ✌️

[@RealKelpo]

This is the greatest Grunge song of all time.

[@npne68]

This song reveals the essence, dark and unique aura of alice in chains. Simply true, deep and wonderful. We miss you layne and mike!

[@atomfallen2409]

Im very proud to live in the PacificNorthWest home of grunge.keep it alive❤

[@mirkopartschefeld3498]

Good words. AIC was the dark side of grunge.

[@Stoned_Silly]

The most beautiful darkness in their songs

[@jeremyfurr775]

Who is mike

[@npne68]

@@jeremyfurr775 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Starr_(musician)

[@arcanine4524]

"If I would, could you?" One of the most haunting ways to close out an album, goddamn

[@berthaschwarze6704]

Arcanine452 Amen

[@cookiegiver6044]

What does he mean by that? Does he mean asking him would you do that...and he got offended or If I would do it... could you do it too?

[@fonkeyj]

​@@cookiegiver6044 I've always thought he aimed it at people who thought they never even COULD resort to using drugs in the self-destructive way Layne did. If he himself very willingly WOULD, maybe it's possible you COULD, too. But I don't know.

[@cookiegiver6044]

@@fonkeyj man that was nice! Thanks for letting me know of your perspective really interesting

[@Mira-pc6fv]

@@cookiegiver6044 this final question means "if people had given him more help, would he have accepted it?" and "if becoming addicted to heroin happened to him, could it happen to you too?"

[@synaestheziac]

“Have I run too far to get home?” Powerful af

[@WildWoodsGirl65]

**Nods in agreement.**

[@Negan82682]

*Nods in agreement.*

[@ish_oye]

nods in agreement

[@nerk4819]

*Nods in agreement*

[@Rileysmom777]

💯

[@Superstorm83]

One of the best song ever. In every genre. This is pure perfection. That bass riff,that guitar,that voice,that incredible chorus. PERIOD.

[@thomasmorse5175]

I’m convinced this is the greatest grunge song ever made

[@aleksandrabutkiewicz1086]

Direi di si

[@Insignia27]

correct

[@guilhermegarcia8750]

It is

[@214dallas972]

Damn right.

[@theyfearme1379]

You don't need any more convincing

[@travishall6442]

What a time to be young. No one realizes how magical that decade was especially the early part

[@kellysnyder1405]

I was 20 in 1991...if only I could get back there in my dreams

[@mh5259]

@@kellysnyder1405 I do it all the time. Not as cool as it sounds. I'm chiilin' in my over-sized flannel, goin' to SEAC meetings, thinking life was about to begin, then Trump shows up. I'm like, "wtf are you doing here?" He's all "I'm the future". I'm all "The future of what? Hair club for losers?" He's all "No. The President of the United States"... I wake up in a cold sweat, and only a stiff drink can make it go away.

[@theDragoon007yaboiCJ]

@@mh5259 💀💀💀 what, well that was an interesting experience.

[@larrypaul888]

I'm 54..I know it well.

[@travisazzopardi5383]

I was 27 in 91 (I’m 58 now) and having the time of my life! The 80s and 90s were wild.

[@axle71698]

That Album molded my teenage years. Still love it 30 years later👊💯

[@haleigh11]

One of the best grunge songs ever. Never gets old.

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

true

[@TehDFC]

Great point-I never get tired of it.

[@chucksamp8304]

Nirvana >>> Pearl jam > Alice in chains

[@lindamontecillo5366]

+Chuck Samp YEAH!!!

[@rosebudding235]

Why even compare those bands??

[@darrenscott8225]

Still sounds as good as it did in the 90s I miss you Layne.

[@sergio178]

Can i ask how he died? I recently got into them

[@KingBoog49]

@@sergio178 OD. Speedball if I remember correctly

[@orangehillcomics7830]

@@sergio178 Layne wasted away over a long period of time using heroin. Found dead in his apartment after sequestering himself.

[@ronlewis9732]

Hi

[@12NFLtitles]

Heroin, it kills everyone who tries it eventually.

[@taj1997]

Layne’s voice is something else

[@beatrizpantoja27]

Yes!!

[@vivian_emmanuella]

Yeahhhh

[@thomascoolberth2648]

I often wondered where he learned to sing like that ... MASSIVE power in his voice, tremolo like a fine violinist, adding grit where he wanted it.

[@iamcasihart]

@@thomascoolberth2648 That’s so perfectly descriptive of Layne’s insanely powerful voice. Only Chris Cornell had that same sort of power, range, and ability to really go light or heavy, gritty or smooth. 💛

[@Looking-for-today]

Anyone else ever paid attention to the drums in this song? From beginning to the end, completely insane. Layne's vocal, no words needed.

[@samanthamagistrale8637]

I love that Jerry sang the verses and Layne the chorus. Their vocal harmonies were AMAZING. Miss Layne absolutely. Jerry has a good voice too....but the emotional delivery of Layne. Chills.

[@TT-kw5nj]

Listen to Layne's isolated vocals and it's unreal how amazing his voice is. He truly was into his own on this record.

[@stephenhensley5631]

Their harmony sounds like Gregorian chants. Great creepy chord changes .

[@heathernikki5734]

Huh...I thought Layne was singing both

[@jazzlefty]

The best musical textures of that generation, very artistic and dark.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Alice In Chains had a lot of songs that were dark but absolutely painfully beautiful, it’s why I like them out of all those bands out of the 90s scene

[@gothicgwen9066]

Just commented above. Music seems to have lost the artistry of dark and beautiful.

[@cosmicsquirrel7642]

I got the honour of seeing these guys in 93. It was my first concert and blew my 16year old mind. Man, I was so lucky.

[@larsulcer7156]

If you aren't lying, you are 42-43 already.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Did you see them at Lollapalooza perchance? I caught them on that tour that year at the Santa Fe Dam. Lost my shoes in the pit. BTW I was 25 at the time.

[@lorisumpter4811]

I bet you had the time of your life at that concert rock on man

[@lorisumpter4811]

Cosmic squirrel

[@brewcitydivers1954]

Yeah I was there as well at 17. BEST EVER!

[@ErinDuncilGriffin]

That voice!! ❤

[@songOmatic]

What grunge got right. The perfect fusion of blues, metal and folk. Clean guitars, brutal power chords and beautiful songwriting.

[@lonccoccala6861]

Great voices too: layne, criss, even scott weiland and STP at the start of this grunge era were considered grunge, I know theres more singers but this 4 were the best 90s voices of rock back then, period.

[@songOmatic]

@@lonccoccala6861 yeah man

[@MichaelBrown-rg8oi]

What it got wrong: Suicide… 🤷🏻

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

@@MichaelBrown-rg8oi sad but true 😔

[@Cheximus]

Folk..?

[@diegoarana5862]

that bass intro always gives me the chills.

[@escogt50]

My 'walk up song' if I ever make the big leagues.

[@malibumut]

YES

[@elido6199]

For me its every single guitar in this song, but the bass is AMAZING.

[@diegoarana5862]

@@elido6199 for me its the bass & vocals

[@gravee.shindler8271]

That's some chunky bass for sure

[@ClarenceDoskocil]

I've always liked how Staley and Cantrell's voices perfectly harmonized, yet were able to distinguish themselves when necessary.

[@markkendrick7547]

Definitely......The new singer / guitarist is ok , but he can't even come close to the intensity of Layne......Not too many singers could or can.......

[@beardykins3073]

Will is great in his own right though

[@scientificdevil4672]

I can't get myself to listen to will. Nothing against him. Layne was so good. How do you replace that?

[@MrTechselect]

@@scientificdevil4672 they didn't replace him. They just moved on. Cantrell wrote almost every piece of music AIC ever played yet he's still the unsung hero. Talent like that deserves to continue.

[@scientificdevil4672]

@@MrTechselect I agree that Jerry should continue on. I have no problem with that. It should be his choice, he deserves that. It's my choice to remember AIC with Layne being the frontman. I've never heard will and I think he must be good. I can only say that I'm doing this out of respect for Layne. Let me guess, Layne has a certain dynamic that will doesn't, right? Layne was a very refined rock singer with an edge rarely seen. It seems those kind of rockers all die early.

[@jill9999_9]

One of my favorite AIC songs. I cannot get enough of it. I am 63 and still rock ing out. Flips my hair and head bangs. RIPLayne.

[@josefk.122]

Uh...can we talk about how criminally underrated Sean Kinney’s drumming is?

[@alicesalazzar]

Yeap!

[@VHjykfUuYu]

But how does he compare to Jesus? -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGKvgYN7pbCpm7c

[@BecsWorld]

mike's bassline in this song sends me into another galaxy i swear

[@WildWoodsGirl65]

I am in that galaxy now... (Agreed)

[@timmayer7248]

Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell were the finest singing duo in rock. Like their voices were meant to be sung together. RIP Layne

[@janfarkas8953]

Frusciante kiedis top them but i dont want to bash Jerry and layne

[@micaelmeneses3234]

@@janfarkas8953 i was justo going to say the same bro

[@tonton5155]

​@@janfarkas8953 Um no, not even close. Kiedes voice sucks compared to Staley or Cantrell's.

[@thedancingguy828]

Serj and Daril Malakian? Jason Newsted and Hetfield? Mike Shinoda and Chester?

[@darnellpistachio2991]

You guys are all fuckin wrong. If anyone it was Axl and Izzy.

[@obi-wan-shinobi1967]

Probably my favorite AIC song of all time. Layne was heavy into drugs at this point, but he kills the vocals regardless. What an absolute timeless song

[@jamiehovis7722]

He was clean at this point actually. He got into it during Halen and monsters but management threw him into rehab after the sap lap. He was in a wheel chair and there was security from management to prevent him from scoring.

[@GodMovesAllThings]

I’m convinced this is actually the best song ever created. Ever.

[@merlind.wizzard3558]

It is hard to argue with you on that. :)

[@kellywilson8440]

Agreed !

[@InternetSavage]

It's a good song.

[@miclo449]

It's such a masterpiece, the band really knows how to display emotions with just instruments. Perfect way to end such a good album

[@erismana2105]

Than you never heard of Soundgarden

[@aaroncostello8812]

Imagine being 17 years old, turning on MTV one day, and seeing these guys after you have been listening to Poison and Cinderella for the last 5-6 years. BOOM.

[@DanielMartinez-dg8is]

mind blown

[@mke7876]

Nirvana helped with that

[@finismalorum9746]

Cinderella is better than this band.

[@mostdeadlygeist]

80's rock rules, and Alice in Chains is great too. BOOM.

[@perrywalsh4911]

K. Raspoutine ????? Really!! Everyone were listening to the doors.that was after the val Kilmer doors movie. You were like every other 17 year old at the time.i bet dazed an confused was in your watch list aswell

[@riffalini]

Definitely one of the sickest bass intros I've ever had the pleasure of hearing and feeling. The whole song is just awesome and I can't help but love it.

[@CP-kb1du]

Epic Mike Starr great times

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

2

[@jimmybootz1277]

Genius the way they used the bass riff to set the mood of the song, good stuff ✌🏾

[@Tennessee1981]

The end of a great generation of music

[@dmnscks]

One of the greatest songs ever made.

[@conallhomer453]

Probably

[@Channel-pc3gg]

@@conallhomer453 not probably. for sure

[@conallhomer453]

@@Channel-pc3gg yeah

[@Martyy.00]

Fax

[@minervasucicorbegoso2097]

Got any grapes?

[@richr1029]

I cannot believe how time has flown by. I bought this album days after it's release. Takes me back to 1992 like it was yesterday. I'm 52 now

[@lafemmequirit5091]

Just watched it and thought „this was my time“. I remember being in the clubs back then and seeing how people went crazy listening to the intro. Great days of music revolution back then, opening so many doors between different styles of music. Miss them.

[@mattaford55]

If I knew today's music would suck .....long live the classics

[@matthewplehn4271]

same here..in 92 i just turned 21...good times

[@ninatugaga8668]

Listened to this track 8 January 2024. Hello from New Zealand 😊

[@Julie-ji3nj]

@@matthewplehn4271 yep! Same here.

[@michaelprofita2878]

There will never be a band like this again....

[@RolandsDad]

Not with that attitude.

[@KingDoja]

@@RolandsDad thats simply facts lol, bands now days suck ass compared to the classics man.

[@kevinmilner9417]

So very true

[@Hari-xf7hn]

@@KingDoja hopefully there will be a band/group/person that will become mainstream and play an extension of music like this or some other genre that will be as good as this

[@bmwracing1974]

Yep IRA

[@AlejandroMartinez-in4bh]

That intro is gnarly 💯

[@marietanner7538]

I'm 42 and this song still gives me chills! They don't make bands like this anymore....

[@GRUNGELEOPARD]

No they don’t

[@JawBuster-qf8my]

They hardly make bands anymore

[@trippy_dubs9699]

I'm 23 and I agree

[@dukeblair7792]

61 and couldn't agree more! 😢

[@Leon-w4o]

Have you heard tool?

[@chrissimpson6701]

That's Andy Wood's shirt Layne is wearing to honor him. That was a time and era where you honored your friends for real and friendship meant something. RIP Layne, Andy, Chris, Kurt, Mark, and Scott. Grunge Kings.

[@jarrodyoung9555]

Also RIP Kurt

[@joeroganofficial5433]

Jarrod Young No

[@beaconx_sxe3193]

Leonard SkinHead yes

[@joeroganofficial5433]

anti feminism is key No

[@diegodelgado2011]

@@joeroganofficial5433 yes

[@dirtfan05]

This song is an absolute masterpiece, I don’t know of another song that builds and builds the whole way through to an amazing climax like this one does.

[@Take_this_please]

Cemetary gates, Pantera. Builds up and has some of Dimes best riffs

[@kathryncherrysnow582]

dirtfan05 i so agree. I thought i was the only one who felt like that. His passion is out of this world 🌎. Thank God for people like him and music 🎶

[@Sparky1002]

Bleed the Freak ...

[@guidenredhawk]

There’s many bands that do this. One of my favorite songs, Siberian Khatru, does this well. Depends on the genre and personal taste as well!

[@liamfidler3824]

Love Hate Love

[@tammythompson820]

Da*n, my favorite part has to be Jerry and Mike power Sawing towards the end behind Layne's passionate vocals. AIC ........ Too short lived but they gave us their best and everything they got! Just can't say enough about each member. My favorite band. ❤

[@dangosselin88]

20 years ago today we lost this legend, RIP Layne we will forever miss your voice.

[@amy2asia]

And this song is still as good as it was the day it was released. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nateziggy78]

NOT LOST JUST IN THE NEXT PHASE OF LIFE

[@shannonofner9709]

Trail of tears for many grunge legends who have fallen.

[@xerxes2044]

saw jerry in irving plaza that day. great show. was surprised he didnt address it. then the next day i read about how he dealt with the aftermath. then i wasnt surprised at all. glad hes sober now. RIP layne

[@austinhiggins4016]

His dad died so that means they add and found a new guy so your so wrong have you ever hurd his new song and I'm not telling you so to gess

[@SavannaHebert]

His vocals are just kick ass!!!!!. Layne's voice is like a sledge hammer wrapped in velvet..

[@rosemusic4952]

A Sledgehammer wrapped in velvet... I fucking love that visual.

[@ruta2172]

Love your comparison.

[@lujoviste]

Stealing comments i see

[@VictoriaDxz]

Aww shit that's an excellent analogy

[@padrechillin]

@Jerrycantrell018_ this is like the best grunge bassline ever how did you guys come up with it? Not bad guitar playing either- haha- and Layne's voice is unreal in it's power

[@joseromero7560]

Lyrics: Know me broken by my master Teach thee on child, love of 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? Yeah Have I gone? And left you here alone? If I would, could you?

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

2

[@kaykasleauriah]

what happens in space and time will never happen exactly the same again!

[@glennchapman8309]

Fuckijf beautiful

[@BabaYaga214]

​@KarstenRelh I've been feelin like that for the past 15 years. Maybe we'll figure it out eventually 😅

[@OldSaltySailor1982]

They were way ahead of their time, this is CLASSIC!

[@MrTommason1968]

The power of his vocals, especially after the guitar solo cannot be denied.

[@Wooktacular]

EPIC

[@annahanguiano8931]

Layne Staley is seriously the only singer whose vocals give me goosebumps .

[@hugh100]

Listen to Mother Love Bone. Andrew Wood will mesmerize you. This song was written about him....Start with man of golden words

[@miadees]

Chilling is the word to describe it. 🤘

[@johnnyace2287]

Eddie Vedder.

[@Kris-em4eq]

Cobain in unplugged when you can feel all his emotion poor out at where did you sleep last night also gives me that

[@powerofthetime]

courtney did it kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5-Qc4iodtKCbMk

[@libertyfreedom5726]

I don't think I've ever missed a vocalist as much as Layne. Chris Cornell a lot also but Layne would be missed the most for me. It's so awesome to watch Layne and Mike Starr enshrined for eternity in these videos.

[@trentbateman]

To me he has the most quintessential American voice of the last 40 or so years.

[@mstyles2667]

@@trentbateman this.

[@greenphoenix687]

Yes Mike too.... his bass tones in this (all of Facelift/Dirt) are epic!

[@NavidKhan84]

I have never found another vocalist who can mimic or come close to that voice...Suppose for example ritchie kotzen sounds a lot like Chris cornell when he sings but you wont find another vocalist who would sound like Layne..Dat type of range, dat raspyness, dat vocal compression, holding high pitch notes etc...A rock god to me

[@markjackson4085]

Chris comes close but I think Layne’s voice has the most power.

[@DanielDunn-tb6fj]

The staying power of this song is evident with comments from now all the way back to when it was posted 🙏🤘

[@Vaisin]

20 years ago, Layne Staley left us. One of the best voices in rock history. May he rest in peace.

[@anthonykuszel8024]

I can still relive 1992 in my mind and seeing Layne's iconic image at 1:35 minute. I was barely 21 years old back and this enraptured me. Such a striking image, such a unique person. Love you and miss you Layne. Thanx for always being there for me through your music. 25 years later and still your Legacy lives on.

[@jackofshadows8538]

Was it 1992? whoa.. I thought this came out in 1995. or '94? whoosh...

[@Dragracer612]

I'm the same age, and could not have said it better. He was the first person that I never met, that I cried about when I heard the news.

[@anthonykuszel8024]

Cannot remember what I had to eat last week, but remember exactly where I was when word came in the newspaper that he died, April 2002. Still cannot believe it was his own mother who found him after she reported him missing to the police. Poor Nancy.

[@brandyleeestes2072]

Anthony Kuszel I remember hearing it was his dealer who called his accountant wanted to know if Layne went to rehab because he hadn't heard from him for a few days. Layne was dead in his condo alone with his cat for at least a week. THAT is sad to be THAT alone.

[@debbiedodd3170]

Anthony Kuszel.

[@Fredwitrave]

I'm tired, I'm 40 and the nostalgia hurts a little bit tonight. Time flies.

[@damienholland8103]

same

[@ronmessico8012]

Same here buddy. It seem like it was just yesterday I was wearing Doc Martens, wearing a flannel around my waist. Time does fly.

[@wesleyspinney1607]

me to

[@bluenotebigbends]

Yes it hurts sometimes. Time does fly 39 here but this song feels as fresh as the first time listening to it. Love AIC.

[@jeromesimon8916]

We are the last generation that had such deep thinking artist that dared to take risks and never cared about pleasing the status quo. We are the last generation that took pride in not fitting in being disenfranchised. We knew how to fuck the system over. And we did it with a fuck load of style. It gets sadder each year feeling like i am drifting further away from my favourite years in this life. The 90s was beautiful music art youth culture was fucking alive man. Back then kids took drugs they got creative and made art so unique. Today we have post malone what the hell happened . Sad the greats are almost all gone. The punk / grunge / metal / gangsta rap era was the shit man.

[@donniethedealer2623]

Who’s here every month of every year?

[@keithb827]

Cantrell's guitar along his vocals and Staley's are something else. Also, that rhythm section of Kinney and Starr. This was a great lineup that I never got to see in person.

[@kaykasleauriah]

the big harmony vocals was pretty new with this style. the layered vocal harmonys made it sound so haunting and just fuckin rocking.

[@adamturner1563]

20 years without the Angels voice. We love you Layne. Never stopped listening. Hope you found peace!

[@paradoxikalparalysis]

Angels do heroin? cute.

[@adamturner1563]

Only the best.

[@Sobstus]

Today passes 20 years without Layne. Rest In Peace, old friend.

[@marcelorojas5461]

Sure..., my old and lovely friend, I` m 48 years old and every time my demos have bren activated I have had to walk away from AIC, however I always return to Layne. Love Layne, love AIC!!!

[@marcelorojas5461]

* Demons

[@carlmacleod6517]

Amen

[@jessicashamblin3831]

After all these years same old trip it was back then

[@georgewashington9173]

That snarl. Foreboding mood in his voice. Never can be replicated!

[@megaskyburst]

3:28 of perfection

[@kermit68329]

What do you mean

[@beanlover3000]

​@@kermit68329 3 minutes and 28 sec of perfection

[@kermit68329]

@@beanlover3000 thanks. It definitely is

[@nelibenois3407]

This man is inbelievable, what a voice.

[@kathryncherry1001]

the powerful singing is incredible. the passion in his voice is unbelievable

[@michaelcomazzi5047]

When I was 18, we said goodbye to Layne, and I was really sad. I read that layne had a foundation made in his name. I wrote a small letter to them, explaining how much Layne meant to all of us, and a lot of our youth struggles with drugs, depression, etc. I wrote that I was an addict too. Since I was 15. I also sent $1. I was definitely not expecting a letter written back to me from Layne's mom. Her name is Nancy McCullum, and she runs the foundation. She sent me a poster of aic from the Moore Theater, some stickers, and in solemn disbelief, the program from Laynes celebration of life (or funeral) The program had the names Chris Cornell, Mark Lanagan from Screaming Trees, and Nancy and Ann Wilson from Heart. Chris Cornell and Heart did a cover of "Ring them Bells" written by Bob Dylan, and Mark Lanagan read a poem Layne had written. Anyway, I never thought that sending $1 to Laynes foundation would merit anything! Nancy, Laynes mom said encouraging words to me in regards to my opiate dependency. After years of on again off again substance abuse, I'm finally 150 days sober. It gets better. Thank you Nancy, Laynes mom, for the awesome keepsakes, and for giving birth and raising my favorite singer. God bless and take life one day at a time.

[@padrao4099]

Very happy to listen that you're sober now bro. And it was such a nice gesture from his mother.

[@dyzow3615]

Keep it up man ! Life can be cruel , but heads up , life is an open road . Stay safe !

[@Super1logan]

*Congratulations* I'd love to hear the poem?

[@saimaexotics]

Awesome share. All the best

[@AldoSchmedack]

Sounds like a very cool family to be honest! What an amazing impact on music he made!

[@luzcyzephyr5367]

The bass is beautiful 🎶

[@tomservo5347]

Not until I got good headphones did I notice Jerry's overlay solo in the background during the chorus. This song's modality always felt like a lesson in pain and suffering-and how wanting to escape it can draw you in even deeper. It's not just a song-it's an outright warning from someone deep into it and not just trying to sound dark.

[@ruthiecastro9519]

I agree

[@fredericfca6611]

✅