Alice In Chains - Down in a Hole (MTV Unplugged - HD Video)

"Down in a Hole" by Alice in Chains from MTV Unplugged
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Lyrics:
Down in a hole
Feelin' so small
Down in a hole
Losin' my soul
I'd like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
#AliceInChains #DowninaHole #MTVUnplugged #HD #Remastered

[@zackzallie8735]

The vocal harmony between Layne and Jerry is really out of this world

[@misstikal35]

It really was one of the true beauties in this world.

[@deborahcooney9326]

So otherworldly!

[@victorsanhueza780]

perfectly described.

[@MegLeb2010]

It’s incredible. Never heard anything like it before and don’t know that I ever will.

[@ryano460]

It is absolutely insane. Especially in this song, it is magnificent. The way they take each other over and add each other.. Wow!

[@ryanjohnson7340]

You know the band is legendary when you prefer the unplugged session over the studio recordings

[@ionkno1893]

My go to 💯

[@galilalexandro4392]

FACTS Same with Nirvana and STP If only Soundgarden performed Unplugged

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

You know you are gentrified and pedestrian when you prefer mellow acoustic to imaginative, powerful, and subversive rock.

[@simoncepeda6462]

For example Over Now studio record is better than the unplugged session. Some are better in studio.

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

@@j.c7719 do you just use words without thinking about them? It’s not superior. Laynes voice had deteriorated by this point and the band is shambolic and sloppy.

[@missylee1539]

I was a heroin addict for six years. This song hits deep for me. Homeless, a hooker, jail, the whole deal. I know the feeling of just wishing you could just be inside of someone else. I lived it every day for six years. Been clean 15 years now. I get it. Poor Layne.

[@RadRedhead222]

I was one for 27 years, imagine what that does to a person. Gratefully I am now clean 6 1/2 years. Seeing Layne this way breaks my heart. I know that pain all too well. It's even sadder he couldn't find his way out.

[@keithp.7874]

Great job getting set free from that life. I think we all deal with stuff on different levels. I can't grasp everything he is singing about addiction but I understand it from an outsider looking in. Ive had friends and family that were addicted.

[@LUIS-iq5zi]

God bless 🙏

[@kimberlyelliott7933]

🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@kellyandaaron2005]

🙏❤

[@ViscaElBarca-ry9vi]

Can we bring this back? This music? This feeling? This vibe. The world needs more of this.

[@ElenaSB90]

Такого уже не будет.

[@ThtManKellz_999]

I’d say it takes real pain and the strength to share it, but everyone hides their feelings nowadays

[@christina12311979]

I don't think that's possible. It was a special time in music.

[@TMHoff-pi5ok]

I don't think you'll ever find this amount of pain and feeling in music. The Seattle scene had a few. Chris Cornell, and the amazing chester Bennington is another incredible talent gone too soon. I'd b all 4 cloning musicians

[@faulsname8869]

The vibe is terrible wtf do you mean. An addict bemoaning his life doomed to addiction and suffering. Still RIP to Layne

[@GetYourPull18]

the people that attended that concert are some of the luckiest individuals alive

[@CynthiaB82]

That would amazing if any one of those who attended commented on here and told us how the experience was for them.

[@kryssme88]

I agree man. It’s heartbreaking to know I will never see my favorite artist perform live.

[@pdmsc40]

I AGREE 💯

[@deerslayer5727]

@@murkyevening your right they were. .

[@ABR11hour]

Agreed, I would've killed to be able to see that performance live. They were immaculate!

[@alexsosna7180]

Someone said this was the closest you'll get to seeing someone sing at their own funeral and I was like Damn

[@michaelangelowasmid]

Same with Elvis's last show

[@sherrysegura7913]

That slammed me. Such a deep statement that formed a mental picture that literally took my breath.

[@degensanonymous]

Same with Kurt on the Nirvana session…

[@brianhobbs4067]

Damn,,, Layne was the best !!!

[@el34glo59]

@@degensanonymous Yeah, not with how Kurt looked, but how it was arranged. Layne looked like he was ready for the casket here. Dam shame he just couldn't get clean no matter what they did. He just wouldn't stop

[@Vinny_Capatony]

Don’t ask if we’re still here.. we never left

[@TimothyDilley]

Well said

[@LynBugLover]

And we're staying. How could we not?

[@Ligmaballs24]

Lol so true

[@chadyoak1633]

Same here brother

[@kaiquesena19]

Same here brother

[@chrisisrussian9933]

Layne was legitimately singing his own eulogy here. One of the last times he was seen in public, let alone performed. RIP to arguably one of, if not, the greatest male vocalist to exist.

[@stephanieknight9404]

Stephanie is and loves you still

[@Scottiemsp-nv8be]

Layne was so good, God I miss him

[@SS-gx7tg]

A heroin addict knowing he's in too deep and his fate is sealed, sitting here singing the song of his life with three of his strongest believers playing by his side, all 4 clearly connected in the moment. Easily one of the most powerful performances you'll ever see in this lifetime, or any other

[@rudafitness9870]

Eloquently put

[@sagerdood]

Wow. I was thinking the same. He was hurting so badly.

[@dagger-pg3sv]

... Well said. Tragic topic but beautiful song lyrically & musically ...

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

beautifully put. kills me man..

[@RileyAiC]

If that's how he felt on this unplugged show, imagine what he felt when his fiancee died a few months later... RIP Layne and Demri

[@gayegoursen]

“One can save millions, but sometimes, millions can’t save one” RIP LEGEND

[@treggorringe2970]

@Sunsworn get off the cross, we need the wood...

[@puppetmaster8551]

Jerry should be mentioned too tho, it wasn’t just 1 when it came to their music, this is Jerry’s song and most of their most famous and relatable lyrics are written by him too. Both Jerry and Layne helped a lot of people but for some reason Layne always gets all the credit for it even if Jerry was writing the whole song and lyrics. Both of them were some of the best and most relatable lyricists ever. Sad that no amount of people or help was able to save Layne tho, he was past the point of wanting help, tragic story. Definitely a legend tho.

[@ilan134]

@Don't let assholes gaslight you :* the most true comment ever written !

[@NatalieScanlon]

💔😥😭😭😭😭 so well said.......

[@MiddlePath33]

This is the Christ phenomenon

[@chancemason9381]

The harmony between Layne and Jerry is so beautiful. The way that Jerry just smiles after the first chorus as he looks at Layne. You can tell Jerry knew how special those moments were. It almost feels like someone singing at their own funeral

[@DNA_Rubro_Negro]

The way Layne and Jerry harmonize "fly" together just gives me goosebumps.🤘🏻

[@mikeleschber33]

Never any better.............

[@xxPanteraxxx]

Layne and Jerry's vocals harmonising together is just incredible.

[@jammiiee]

Honestly phenomenal!

[@cmccarthy]

Everything about this performance is just lightning in a bottle. I'm thankful it was filmed for future generations to enjoy.

[@ricknesar1627]

totally agree spot on!

[@clemenza24]

Shame they will never be the band they once were with Layne Staley

[@BookieBrewster]

Their voices together are my favorite so good

[@pratimangautam6541]

Isn't its weird that Grunge bands had the best unplugged sessions

[@jackdawson5490]

They were the most rawly talented mainstream musicians at the time

[@pgp_126_animesh_solanki4]

Ikr

[@vishalkafle9181]

Its not weird it wow

[@oasis6342]

The weird thing is why they all died? Except Eddie he is alive. ;)

[@chrisr3671]

Not at all

[@coreyhenry8258]

Jerry treated him like a true friend should. Like family. Not because of money. He knew he was priceless! 😢

[@twoh.am_]

The best MTV unplugged performance of all time!!!

[@mikeleschber33]

no doubt......best ever!

[@rez11]

Agreed, the only one that comes close imo is Pearl Jam's

[@toni-ko6zz]

@@rez11and Nirvanas

[@brettmitchell4056]

Agreed. Alanis Morissette's Unplugged was awesome also. I think her songs sound better unplugged than the originals.

[@AshleyStern-wq5dl]

This unplugged is amazing but I like Nirvana’s better personally.

[@Paul-mk6oc]

He never lost it. No matter how high, how sick... The look on Jerry's face was pure respect and love for his troubled brother.

[@braydonmitchell4683]

This comment is pure only few even understand... addiction is not a joke depression is not a joke

[@michaelbell765]

amen

[@longjohn84]

yeah, he looks so wasted. It's a sad thing to watch, but somehow he pulls off those vocals like nothing ever happened

[@jefftheschauer1]

Jerry knew

[@valoyossa83]

That’s damn true my friend

[@brett7733]

Can we also talk about how incredible that acoustic bass sounds here

[@Oneanddone14]

Thinking the same thing.....

[@agustinaquiroga4540]

Es es Ñi8yp los lmmbh. .nbx,zb. Te amo y si 💕😘💕 otra opción 😘

[@Mark-db1ok]

Yes we can talk about that! It cuts through the mix so well without overpowering.

[@Sleepbasics61]

Sounds like he has an envelope filter or some effect sounds killer!

[@cwatson42785]

@@agustinaquiroga4540 Si mon a mi

[@georgemontesi3693]

No autotune, just pure singing, pure emotion, pure magic, AIC

[@SS-gx7tg]

And without a doubt, by miles and miles and miles, the absolute finest unplugged drum performance of all time, hands down. Layne and Jerry get tons of praise for their talents (and rightfully so) but Sean is seriously one of the greatest rock drummers to ever sit behind a kit, him and Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins) undeniably took their respective bands to the next level with creative in-the-pocket drumming that really glued these timeless songs together and served as the perfect backbone. Not to be negative or pit people against one another, but check out the Stone Temple Pilots unplugged performance ce for an example of a drummer who just doesn't get it... he's the complete opposite, the drum iq between that guy and Sean is lightyears (I dig STP, I just think they would've been so much stronger had their drummer had the same talents as the other 3), It's surreal how much talent was involved in the alchemy of that amazing AiC sound.. songs like Angry Chair and Junkhead completely transport me to another reality every time I hear them.. a true sign of artistic excellence

[@tjjj.j1]

One of the most unique singers of all time man 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@theymademedoit2003]

Layne and Jerry were just meant to be together. I've never heard two voices merge so beautifully and effortlessly.

[@dobryden22]

totally aye. Def having a A.I.C resurgence here.

[@wouldbfarmer2227]

100%

[@SupremeSupport]

Eagles had probably the best harmony as a band, they all sang and did it so well together, even though they didn't get along. Other than that, I agree

[@wouldbfarmer2227]

Harmony? Voices? Way back... Beach Boys, before that, The Everly Brothers.

[@BRUM5]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 😉

[@mahisazzad4477]

25 years of this show. One of the greatest unplugged performance of all time.

[@mentzerdeoculos]

The best in my opinion

[@ash80510]

Only thing that rivals it is Nirvana.

[@MiceliCreations]

@@ash80510 Two great great MTV unplugged performances.

[@ash80510]

@@MiceliCreations yup no words really. I own both on vinyl and jamming out to both is my favorite thing to do

[@jameswaddell9219]

The best in my opinion. The emotion and sheer desperation of Layne makes this the most guineue performance ever...RIP

[@josalynledbetter5982]

Laynes voice is so haunting in this .. there is a deep suffering in the tone , so much raw emotion and feeling , it's like a hes whaling.. crying out for help .. by far the best mtv unplugged session ever.. R.I.P layne legend's never die

[@hannakyla]

i’m just so grateful that they were able to give us this concert

[@felonyfred6023]

The bass throughout this whole set is unbelievable

[@dobryden22]

every instrument i reckon. including all the vocals. drummer is great too

[@whiskersnbeans]

Mike Inez is fantastic, and there's just something about an acoustic bass.

[@char3311]

And he got kicked out of Ozzy(?) because he partied too much........and Ozzy took their drummer....i think

[@MW7MWZ]

Fuck yeah

[@wplants9793]

Drums too

[@Jayzone702]

How on gods earth did MTV go from putting on masterpiece shows like this to being taken over by Jersey Fucking Shore?

[@BudderB0y2222]

Because cheap reality TV was at its peak in the early 2000s and companies like MTV and The History Channel realized it was much cheaper/easier to produce than big budget music videos/guest appearances

[@justinmurray7039]

Ridiculousness*

[@Mike-ul7of]

People got way dumber

[@JeepersCreepers12]

@@justinmurray7039 I caught ridiculousness the other day, I always figured MTV would get worse but damn.

[@davidjosueflores7908]

bro the grundge is dead, enjoy for you

[@mr.rubicon1193]

About to use this video on a course in Jazz/Pop where the teacher said Grunge had no melodies or guitar proficiency.

[@BatMan-cf7qw]

That person is flat ignorant do the honor of educating them with this wonderful display of Jerry’s versatility

[@user-sg7ph8fd7z]

It's literally the soundtrack of my youth. This album and Nirvana unplugged I would play over and over. And over. It's not one bad song. As a young teenager in the 90's the pain in their voice summaried how I was feeling. I struggled with opiate addiction, and these 2 helped me through. I just wish they were still with us R.I.P. It seems all my favorite bands either overdosed or commit suicide. I miss them so much. It gets better. If no one has told you I give a shit about you. I do. I'm still struggling with my own demons. Growing up, I lived my life knowing I wouldn't live past 30 years. Now he I am 45 still going. Can't say I'm genuinely happy, but it's better then being dead. Stay strong. And everyone. EVERYONE CAN CHANGE. Have a good night, my brothers.

[@joshcobb8463]

Thank u. That was awesome to hear. I love u too

[@sameggleston6692]

Thank you

[@Barca4ever-nw8gx]

It's 2023 and it's still a masterpiece! It never goes out of style

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

💯

[@Phaserdeath]

Fr bro i listen to this song damn near everyday. I lost two friends last year to H ODs.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

@@Phaserdeath not even really H anymore. It’s hard to find real H now. It’s all fentynal powder.

[@eugeniamayda3146]

así es

[@marioflores-dh4xp]

presente siempre present forever

[@ManoleitorArg]

It's 2024 and it's still a masterpiece! It never goes out of style

[@shawn2789]

3 days later and it's still true.

[@marionapoleoni4502]

4

[@alyonadarskaja]

5

[@whogivesaflyingfock5401]

6

[@imhere5629]

7

[@chadyoak1633]

Man I wish they did acoustic performances like this in Layne’s healthy prime. Even as strung out as he was and appears to be missing a bunch of teeth, his voice still hits me like it always did. Truly heart breaking that nobody could help him. As an ex-addict myself, I can understand exactly the hole that he was in. RIP Layne, you’ll never be forgotten!

[@margaretwebb389]

With the money he had, implants would have been a viable option. Herion/Depression got his soul!! Alas

[@yourdaddy6030]

​@@margaretwebb389 for sure. But take it from someone who's been strung out on heroin, I'm sure that was last thing Layne was concerned about at the time.

[@BraveClam]

The first verse is soooo powerful, Layne knew. Jerry and Layne's harmony is just transcendent.

[@RobPostal]

How effortless Layne’s voice is. But he and Jerry together here is pure heaven. Both are amazing

[@scottyprince4826]

I agree. There voices were made to go together. And lanes growly voice is one in a million 🤟🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@peytonnicole1075]

They fit perfectly

[@lostlittleme2959]

Agree....its so hauntingly beutiful in its entire melancholy madness...

[@ChildOGod3]

You took the words out of my mouth. Looks Effortless.

[@jlyn2893]

I think that's what has always made AIC stand out to me when compared to their contemporaries, the harmonization between Layne and Jerry. Their voices were so different from one another, yet they always sounded amazing together.

[@robg915]

One of the best live performances in history...hands down.

[@dontlookmeinmyeyeswhenudan5241]

Rob G this & nirvana were the best unplugged

[@robg915]

@@dontlookmeinmyeyeswhenudan5241 agreed 1000%

[@dontlookmeinmyeyeswhenudan5241]

Andrew H easily in the top 3, I always wanted his rocking chair haha

[@tranmer32]

This was amazing! Also, check out Pearl Jam - Black and Jeremy. Hard to top those performances!

[@StarreLabell]

Yes, agree.

[@bass4ever727]

That Jerry's smile saves me in hardest moments... Love it so much.

[@HVARTT]

it breaks my heart to see this performance. this was his last, and he was indeed down in a whole. RIP Layney

[@debasmitanandy4558]

No one talks about the incredible camera work here. The way the camera goes in and out of focus when Layne and jerry are singing just shows the emotions and when Layne belts out that first down in a hole the way the camera zooms in on him just adds another haunting vibe to this whole performance. Great work by MTV . God how did we go from this to practically brain dead content

[@bwclark7758]

it was the last of the best..

[@NicRidic]

. Somewhere out there another cut/edit of the session exist.(Though it will probably never see the light of day ) Two weeks following the show, the band was sent a first cut to review and Layne wasn’t happy. He got producer, Toby Wright to watch the unplugged set from start to finish. Layne thought MTV had edited the whole performance in the worst possible light to make Layne look bad, Coletti would take the notes back from Alice in Chains and re-edit the performance and finally get Layne’s approval.

[@kelvinsioux]

Well we have NPR Tiny Desk series

[@user-qj4ps2pw9q]

Originally its said that MTV had tried to edit it to paint Layne in a bad light but the band and Layne specifically wouldnt sign off on it till it was fixed...took a couple months too..

[@leadingbelly]

Yeah, nobody talks about.. euh... things. You know... things.

[@Anonx82]

The unfortunate reality of this brilliant song is the pain someone has to be dealing with to make such a masterpiece.

[@dnbjedi]

The Truth hurts.. Well said anon

[@patientmental875]

Not really, could just of well just been an idea

[@elidiaquezada7317]

i couldnt agree more

[@kennyhunter23]

So fucking true

[@jonathonmacon2269]

You're absolutely right about what you just said!!!!

[@lacroix3931]

This is beyond heartbreaking

[@darylwhite115]

This song hit me hard when I was a freshman in high school in 92. I felt every word. I felt alone and lost. 30+ years later I still feel every word. Thank you AnC for helping me through hard times. RIP Layne.

[@margaretwebb389]

Awesome that you feel and relate! Blessings

[@TarHeels4430]

“Perfection” is the only word to describe the performance of this song.

[@gastonpatel4526]

What a struggle it must have been

[@canalleozinhodasruas3846]

Não nego 😳😳

[@canalleozinhodasruas3846]

Muito bom mesmo grande amigo

[@canalleozinhodasruas3846]

Você já viu o canal Calango?

[@canalleozinhodasruas3846]

É muito parecido com o Layne

[@catherinewhite3508]

That haunting voice; one of the most unique voices able to convey darkness, depression, despair, torment. Heartbreaking.

[@happydude2163]

So true. It's so rare to see that honest tortured soul tone come through.. Jonathan Davies of Korn (early Korn) had it, the guys in Dark New Day captured it briefly with the song Brother I think, Anathema have done it in multiple songs, and it comes through in Antimatter's stuff too. Grabs you by the heart every time.

[@briantillman2812]

Great comment, agree completely

[@eliamefontana9560]

I feel the same

[@UncleTren]

It’s the drugs, everything else is a bi-product of the addiction.

[@anexpertateverything4816]

Jerry’s voice is so damn good. The lines he sings are so under appreciated. He could have been a singer in a lot of great bands on his own.

[@debasmitanandy4558]

Whoever came up with the idea to put down in a hole in the setlist , I just want you to know that you did humanity a great service

[@hismoleyness5875]

"Down in a hole and they put all the stones in their place. Ive eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste." Love these lyrics. Love the whole song really.

[@tilidinberlinov3640]

Something went wrong in this world when mtv teen mom became more important than aic, pj, and nirvana unplugged

[@mikey_suzefour]

Illuminati did it again by destroying MTV and turning it into a reality-based douchebag channel...@Tilidin Berlinov

[@davidnance6594]

Tilidin Berlinov Jiffy Lube MTV lost its respect a long time ago they used to be good and it would play great music especially unplugged but now there's not even a thought to go to MTV it sucks

[@rw3332]

Its called the FCC

[@xolli5450]

They don’t even have beavis and butthead on anymore :(

[@axelaxel7118]

Eaverything went to the cock today, that's Howe we sad it in my country

[@Witchygirl22]

"I'd like to fly.. but my wings have been so denied" - I feel that in my bones.

[@ChristianMan-yr6bj]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..😊 Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe 🙏

[@briankupchik3355]

A hug to you and I hope this song hits you deep like it does to all of us - amazing things happen in this world all the time. This is one of them, you found it and there's a whole lot more. Keep looking!

[@malcolmtaylor7567]

Fuck yes!! Same

[@jguitar151]

Oh wow I always thought it was “my wings are BENT so denied”. Learned something new today. I thought he was saying he’s physically broken so he can’t live the life he wants.

[@plantmandanny]

All these years, I always thought it was, “but my wings have been sold, and I”. What a song either way. Hope you are well.

[@im-augy]

I'm so thankful that this unplugged happened

[@Hollyucinogen]

You can see Jerry keeping his eye on Layne during this performance (i.e at 2:53). He was constantly watching out for him. 😔

[@megrose444]

I don’t EVER comment on things, but this particular video is so special to me. When I was a little girl, my mom raised me on 90’s “grunge”. I have so many special memories of Saturday mornings at home, windows open, with Alice In Chains blaring as my parents cleaned the house. Life took an ugly turn not too long after that. When I was young adult, my mom and I became extremely close. She was my absolute best friend in the world. I lost her to cancer in the summer of 2017. Now that I’m around the age she was when she listened to this music, it hits me on such a different level. I became obsessed with Layne and started researching his entire life and career. I can now understand. I feel the same pain and drive that she did through his voice, over 20 years later. It makes me feel like she’s still here... telling me she understands and it’s okay. So grateful for AIC, and this live session.

[@tombstone1841]

If you haven't already done so, pick up a copy of David DeSola's book, "AiC, The Untold Story", it's a very good read and follows Laynes life well. Sorry for your loss, the pain you're feeling is the love you have shining through. God bless.

[@Mxulin]

wish you best of luck megan

[@bdizzzzy]

Powerful ♥️

[@Gladrywall]

You're beautiful, bless your life🤘🏼💘

[@katestarley4081]

my heart goes out to you Megan. I understand exactly what you mean by the song making you feel connected to your Mum. I lost my best friend Jenny in April 2018 and I remember she put this song on a mixed CD for me back in the late 90's.. now when i listen I understand her connection to this song and I feel close to her. Obviously your Mum and my BFF had the best taste in music :-)

[@pizzamanyc]

Keep in mind they hadn’t played together live for two years or something and they managed to put on one of the most memorable performances ever.

[@DancePartyBlammo]

yes but they also had to stop and restart certain songs a couple times. this being one of them still great regardless

[@jayde-mariesimpson4555]

two they said that layne was very self concious of his teeth, and other things and thought the first edit made him look bad so they edit more … so who knows what was truly the best vocal performance out of them .

[@DancePartyBlammo]

@@jayde-mariesimpson4555 if you listen to his bandmates talk about this performance they talk about constantly having to restart songs because Layne didn't remember the words. theres also a rumor he had a throw up bucket next to him because he was so sick from addiction at this point

[@deejay7060]

@@DancePartyBlammosupposedly he was sick from withdrawals before the show, and someone ran out and scored some heroin for him.

[@daveritz18]

@@DancePartyBlammo Jerry had the bucket, possibly because of acute food poisoning

[@jamietaylor9303]

This man was very sick and very tired, but he still knew he must sing this song to the heavens and top notch capabilities because of a valuable friendship... .... Hats off Layne, beautiful flawless performance 👌.. Top drawer.... Thank you AIC for the very valuable session and very valuable memory... Just beautiful...

[@PestisSpiritus]

When MTV was music TV...

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

Layne wanted Jerry to sing this because it was Jerry's song and he felt like he should. That's why they switched vocal positions in the last verse, and Layne stops singing. Layne wanted him to have some spotlight. Layne loved Jerry's voice.

[@turbohc]

And Jerry loved Laynes voice 2:15

[@antoniadias5509]

the best part of the whole video is where Layne stops singing for a moment and gives Jerry this small proud smile

[@TheSamuraiApocalypse]

I noticed that as well and thought it was incredibly touching.

[@cyrellegaspi8183]

Layne said in the interview once that jerry is one of the coolest person he ever met

[@vanessajohnson6660]

They both have such awesome voices when put together or separate it's like magic to me and something that is not easily replicated. I am glad that Jerry did sing quite a bit with Layne anyway because a lot of the music really after Layne's passing still sounds just like Alice in Chains because of Jerry Cantrell

[@The_Vanilla_Guerilla]

That nod of approval from Jerry at 2:16 is everything! It's almost like you can see him giving the band this look of "see, I told you he was gonna kill it!" RIP Layne 🙏🙏

[@joeblow1416]

Greatest live performance in the history of music.

[@910rick]

I also see it as him having a glimmer of hope his friend could be saved .

[@ductslayer6294]

Feelin it to this day brothers and sisters

[@nuramo]

@@910rick Sad but true.

[@ricktucher1593]

And Layne delivered

[@RedLP5000S]

Layne was the voice of Alice In Chains. It was a monumental loss when he left us so early.

[@kevinposey4139]

Hands down the BEST MTV unplugged of alltime

[@johngill6290]

This guy is dying and half dead and he still has that voice, it's unreal.

[@Imdone13Gaming]

Ken W Either way the drugs were hitting him in ‘96 by this concert he had already lost his top teeth. By ‘98 during his final sessions with AiC he’s slimmed down so much weight and lost the rest of his teeth. Basically looking like an old man in ‘98 god knows how bad he looked in 2002 before he passed.

[@portgasd.bassii8952]

@@Imdone13Gaming I know right he looked like granpa btw I thought he suffered from cancer

[@muhammedautobahn214]

Allegedly around 70 lbs at death. Over 6 feet tall

[@spoonman8828]

Ken W in 2001

[@Goose-fc3yp]

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[@aleksandari.7834]

Poetic souls have a way of expressing hell with beauty.

[@Ben.Kenobi87]

Love the saying

[@karlhudelist6972]

Fuck You damn right

[@stevenrollason7939]

You're a Poetic Soul.

[@tylersmish9420]

That's the most beautiful thing I've read today

[@rusty899]

Wow! What a way to describe this magic

[@bobby-gs9wn]

Layne was one in a million. Sure wish he could’ve beat his demons. Never be another voice like his!

[@regularSenseAppeal]

One of the most haunting voices in rock and roll history.

[@benroj5605]

Cantrell has an amazing way with words and music. This song was originally written by Jerry after the end of his 7-year relationship and the helplessness he felt at the time. But when sung by Layne it transcends its original intent to mirror Layne's own struggles with addiction. This song is a masterpiece.

[@jakekology1756]

I agree, this song transcends directly to Layne's struggle, jerry's head shake after the first chorus proves that. with a huge smile on his face, he knows this song portays pain. And who better to sing this song with conviction, than Mr Layne Staley, who seems choked up with the lyrics. Brings on a totally new feel that this song has nothing to do with Jerry's past relationships, but laynes everyday struggle.

[@RichM0410]

Jake Kology well spoken my friend.

[@roxannemoser]

Layne gave up after Demri died. Even though she had already broke up with him, he paid for her heart surgery. She continued to use, and died. He was heartbroken and I really believe he died when she died.

[@savagesavant4964]

Goddamn right its a masterpiece.

[@rage.against.the.regime1913]

Indeed. I always find myself reminiscing of simpler times listening to this. It's like the scent of something that instantly takes you back to a particular place. Damn, if only Lane was here to finish living his dreams.

[@esiosalazar]

See what life is like. A man on the verge of death, singing a song that exposed everything he felt at that moment, making dozens of people happy around him. Be at peace, Layne.

[@masalayoga668]

Damn right

[@S.D.M022]

He had a voice of an angel. I pray his death finally brought him peace.

[@esiosalazar]

@poop face so?

[@jaredfischer3151]

@poop face whether or not Layne wrote the song is irrelevant. In 1996, Layne already knew his path was set in stone (no pun intended). You listen to this song, and most AIC songs for that matter, for the same reason the rest of us do. Laynes voice is definitely a part of that, but the lyrics are what hit home, I.e. many can relate in their own way. Esio is 100% correct. For Layne to get up on stage and sing this song at this point in time is the epitome of relatability. You can hear it in his voice, and it isn’t just due to his deterioration and lack of teeth. CANTRELL is a great writer and I do agree that we need to give him credit as he was the other half of AIC. RIP Layne

[@jaredfischer3151]

@poop face I agree. I remember reading an interview where he said he used to have kids come up to him and tell them how high they were, thinking he would be impressed or something. Obviously that’s not what he wanted. For the record, Layne wrote quite a bit himself, though Jerry is responsible for many of their hits. Pretty much the last half of Dirt is Layne. Tooth loss, especially due to drug addiction, is a gradual process. He still had some teeth in ‘96, but he was clearly on the decline was my point. The irony is apparent and very sad.

[@comet2062]

Goodness! I'm stunned at the power and depth of this music. Listening to AIC is one of the best finds - a revelation.

[@benstihl8611]

Saw this live... awesome... what a talent.

[@dhoyle1974]

In my opinion Alice in Chains and Nirvana unplugged were 2 of the greatest recordings ever.

[@roscelsavery]

Pearl Jam too

[@zzzzzz6580]

@@roscelsavery agree

[@wesunderwood8443]

Add Pearl Jam and you have arguably the best #1,2,&3 of all time!

[@candicekane2866]

Stp

[@arnoldfernandes7015]

And this is just yr opinion right ?

[@ashleyrichmond4873]

Being a ex hairon addict this song freaking hit home for me I'll be sober for two years February 19th 💪💜🤘

[@averagewhiteguy8648]

15 years clean. You really can do it. May God continue to bless you

[@xoch1717]

I’m proud of you💛 take care :)

[@Dirtydiaperheresy]

7 years. you got this. i love you

[@bojackhorseman3224]

Congrats, stay strong!

[@Boarder7987]

You’re amazing!

[@TheHandyHippy]

My dad just passed yesterday - "I'd like to fly, but my wings have been so denied" Even 12 years after addiction, this takes on a whole new meaning. In my later years, Ive said thats getting older. You hear your music differently....

[@brookesaunders4886]

His hopelessness was so apparent when he would sing. Bittersweet. Music was the only thing that set him free. 💔

[@chadlerch73]

Jerry is a genius. And a pretty darn good singer. He gets credit for writing and riffing, but his vocals are on point too. Maybe the most underrated musician of the '90s.

[@noneyabusiness1302]

Have you seen Jerry's solo shows? The man is a musical gift to us. 💖Jerry😎💖

[@fraffi7060]

Totalmente de acuerdo

[@Diana-wx8iq]

M,

[@chadlerch73]

@@noneyabusiness1302 If he comes anywhere near my town, I'll definitely check him out. His new solo, Atone is incredible.

[@michaelstevens9256]

I remember seeing him open for Metallica in the Meadowlands and he was fall down drunk and swearing like a sailor at the audience.

[@shawn2789]

15 years ago i thought my funeral was coming soon. I have a wife and two kids now and this song takes me back and makes me so grateful i survived. Friends dont let friends do heroin.

[@ingridnaraine3910]

Not even once

[@ingridnaraine3910]

What are you talking about? I don't understand what you are saying. I am not a drug addiction. But just common sense tells you that once you try a drug you will get hooked. I just like rock music especially Alice in Chains. I am not an addict just a lover of good music

[@colemarshall5366]

Exactly. I had years of hatred for my whole family, I just wanted to be left alone to do heroin but they never gave up and dragged me out of my heroin addiction after many, many failures. I ve been clean nearly 30 years now and i still owe each of them a debt i can never fully repay but even now, each day clean , chips a bit off.

[@romariosalas2649]

@@ingridnaraine3910 he most likely intended to reply to the original comment and just replied to yours by mistake

[@southerngraceglamour]

So glad you are okay ♥️

[@thewreckoning7019]

played the full dirt album every day for two years back in the day....still timeless ,

[@emgee9775]

Even though he was suffering, he still gave it everything he had. He finds it too real and painful to sing, and can’t bring himself to look up, he is really baring his soul here. Rip Layne.

[@ozzman13cometh]

There will never be another Layne Staley. Not to take anything away from guys like Cobain and Cornell, but there's just something about Layne's voice that grabs you and doesn't let go. RIP to a legend.

[@malloryarroy9887]

Yesssss he is/was my fav. 🥰

[@prestonholmes5893]

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[@millardfilmore1403]

To be fair you can say the same about both Cornell and Kurt but I agree not like with layne. Ahhhh he was so beautiful

[@michoo781]

Amen bro

[@Sethbot-sv1gk]

I love kurt cobain but vocal wise layne was just something amazing

[@dangosselin88]

Layne died 19 years ago today; he was dying here and not only did he give 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.

[@susanvickery357]

Thanks for sharing this. He's one of the best vocalist that we've ever had the privilege of in our lives. Been listening to this same show 20 years, never get enuf. I remember the fear I had watching it on MTV, I jumped up towards the tv a couple of times like I thought I could catch him, told my husband that night I hoped Layne could get better. So damn tragic. Idk if he really knew his true gift, so shy, by the way, by the way. Forever turning 28 next week...

[@dangosselin88]

@@susanvickery357 congrats thanks for the story ❤️

[@jeffreybeshears8211]

I hope he found peace. Rest brother. Thanks for the empathy and understanding. Connecting with a person you never knew feels comforting.

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

The losses of incredible souls have been like emotional daggers to the 💔heart. Agonizing losing Layne. An exquisite talent, deeply missed.

[@0iceman092]

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[@jonathanbaile2080]

When Layne only sings all I wanna be inside 😢it duets so perfectly with Jerry singing how it's supposed to go,you are so missed layne

[@joshfrench6426]

Bass tone is wild

[@MaynardJamesKeenan09]

Layne and Jerry harmonizing the Chorus is heaven

[@eva9092]

They are both incredibly talented. Jerry is singing so good and the harmonizing is really something else

[@DopamineOverload]

harmonizing *anything*

[@susanvickery357]

Sure is, was just thinking I hope I can hear him sing in the Heavens.

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

they sang about hell but sounded like heaven.. god damn.

[@tristanfrieri7471]

They both were amazing musicians and their Harmony together is like no other band. I'm sure they could about anything and still be amazing

[@lmAIone]

This era is unmatched, everything seemed to be better back then. Music, movies, people, everything.

[@happyendy]

This was Pop music in good days.

[@user-tm7hw1hs7z]

This was real life.

[@MrNova1969]

It was

[@jasonforsythe7706]

Unmatched music

[@chadallen8450]

This was my teenage to early 20s era. Everything was definitely better back then. EVERYTHING !!

[@matheussantos6353]

4:40 Layne holding his voice while Jerry sing is literally beautiful

[@deadreckoner5276]

One thing this session tells me is that these guys were legitimately talented. Still waiting for Taylor Swift to perform live in front of 60 people.

[@BerserkersBattle-816]

Once a wise man said, "when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics." 💔💔💔❣️

[@davehall8454]

Wow

[@rotunda_]

On science 😬 (i'm not atheist i swear)

[@lindamarie1696]

Yes Bro SO TRUE, now more than then. Fo Sho

[@SuperSerota]

That is spot on!

[@uniguanachehascopertoyoutu3314]

Bruh I got broken when last Night I was depressed and listened to the lyrics of vicinity of obscenity by soad

[@TheWalterHWhite]

Jerry Cantrell harmonizes with Laynes in such a unique way. They complement each other so well, yet together they have such a powerful, somber, and eerie melody. The sheer odds of them both forming a band and being so perfect for each other are astronomical. That's why I feel so blessed to have grown up with AIC.

[@KatharineOConnor]

This version of Down in a Hole is better than the album version. Their harmonies are soul crushing. No one will ever be able to sing like Layne.

[@leonardoalmeidadossantos6432]

Layne is the soul of AIC and Jerry is the body that's my definition of AIC.

[@DzoniMakaroni]

This truly was the moment in history where Layne became Heisenberg. Bravo Vince.

[@johnm.5913]

Harmony is Everything

[@corpr8dystopia778]

it's masterful. you can see Layne truly enjoying Jerry's singing. this is stuff of the rock gods. it gets me.

[@EDOGG62]

One of the absolute best of the Unplugged series... and one of the best rock vocalists of all time.

[@Pingaheimer]

There's people in this world who will watch this, and get nothing out of it at all. And that, is the greatest tragedy of all.

[@timfitzgerald9526]

Perfectly said, they have never struggled so hard words couldn’t explain.

[@bonjoni2402]

I came across this song a couple months ago on KZbin and that is how I discovered this band. The only song by AiC I recall knowing was Your Decision. But this - Blown. Away.

[@jamesWilliams-pg4ye]

@@bonjoni2402 same here, I was blown away. Literally one of my favourite songs.

[@hunterjohnson3784]

Bon Joni listen to love hate love, sea of sorrow and junkhead, and died and get born again if you have time lol

[@Pingaheimer]

@@hunterjohnson3784 Get born again has some incredible harmonies. Love that track.

[@MrTommason1968]

This song kept playing in my head when I was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in June of 2018. With complete faith in my medical team, God, and his will for me, I have been in remission since October of last year.

[@nicolapole9491]

Tom Mason I’m so glad to hear you got through it, and I’m wishing you all the best. Amazing taste, btw!

[@tmanmatt213]

Stay in good health ! praying for you brotha

[@jeffreybeshears8211]

Good luck my friend. They diagnosed me with mgus. Then 2 docs thought mm. I felt like I was on borrowed time and scared shitless but when this covid shit hit and I lost two much younger friends, one to liver cancer and one during pregnancy then it put things into perspective. For some reason I felt like I've been on deathwatch waiting for the other hammer to fall and I just grew tired of it. I don't know if there is a God or not but spending time with my 3 yr old makes me feel like there's something to all this spiritual maybe not religious. Peace to you brother. Ramblings of a guy turning 50 soon...maybe.

[@MrTommason1968]

@@nicolapole9491 thank you, we must never give up, life is too good!

[@MrTommason1968]

@@tmanmatt213 Thank you brother!

[@user-uj4wm1qm9l]

I was at the show 5 yars ago in Moscow. It was the best happening to me for last years. And those feelings are still in my womb, and help me to withstand nowadays. Peace for everyone!

[@jackiehembree5226]

You know a song is going to be good when it starts with "Bury Me"

[@elisabethar2336]

The way Jerry looks at the other members after Layne hit the note like: see guys he can do it !!

[@kk-om5zm]

yes.....i saw him to......

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

Definitely bro, that shit gave me goose bumps when lane hit that note and jerry smiled with such approval like he was thinking to himself I knew a piece of the old layne was still in there somewhere..see guys!

[@dayra6425]

Time stamp

[@justinharp4190]

Da ra 2:21 id like to fly but my wings have been so denied

[@matthewgreen9704]

They are the Democrats They are the Democrats They are the Democrats They are the Democrats!

[@katek9864]

For anyone that says grunge was just a fad and overrated… Well if you don’t recognize this as raw talent and stunningly beautiful, you have no musical heart.

[@swordfan1330]

I wish I would have been mature enough to enjoy it when it came out, but I was too focused on being into "kvlt" and "brutal" music and thought this was "wussy." Ears weren't old enough yet.

[@rustyshackleford3320]

Well I have heart

[@faronsquare4911]

AMEN!!👊👍🎶🎤

[@mr.mojorisin2321]

AIC was more metal. The other bands of their era would not have survived a very long time

[@khb6686]

@@mr.mojorisin2321 Metal? You definitely don’t understand music genres. Aic is not metal. All grunge and barely alternative but definitely not metal. Especially from a guy calling himself Mr Mojo Risin.,how would classify the doors?

[@richmondstevenj]

Seems like Jerry is keeping an eye on Layne like an older brother to make sure he gets through each song. The love and respect between them is inspiring.

[@jackweaver4564]

You have a keen eye. Jerry loved him like a brother. So long ago, but like yesterday.

[@richmondstevenj]

@@jackweaver4564 I saw AIC in Spokane a couple months ago. Great show, but I miss Layne.

[@TroystonB]

No matter how many times i've seen this it just breaks my heart. Just feel like trying to reach through the screen and grab Layne even though you know it can't help.

[@IntenseAngler]

One of the greatest live performances ever. Period. R.I.P. Layne

[@carinomagana7834]

Raw ass talent. Which I could sing like that! I try! When I kareoke haha

[@garyhighley9022]

Imagine being there...I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@rickcarlson7543]

BEST UNPLUGGED SONG EVER

[@jimtaneff3439]

I'm speechless, WOW

[@IntenseAngler]

@@carinomagana7834 Layne was definitely in a league of his own without a doubt. Jerry as well. AIC all the way!

[@mattwenhold8435]

This is without a doubt, one of the best live performances of a song in history. Everyone was on 110%. Fucking haunting tho.

[@Quoteunquot3]

Agreed, amazing performance. Blew me away hearing it the first time and still does.

[@Cairo98_]

🤘

[@BuckeyeNation-sx1xb]

@Mark Green you do know the backstory of this performance right?

[@cassie951]

Fucking Oath ! Amen!!!

[@boxcarairwaves182]

Its very haunting indeed nice bring up

[@__Patrick]

Seeing this again after so many years broke me down for all the people I have lost over the past few years. The 90s were a wonderful time in my life that I scarcely appreciated because I thought those days (and my youth) inexhaustible. They weren't and my youth wasn't either. Take a moment to be present, if you are lucky enough to be young and still have all of your friends, because, one day, you won't have either.

[@henryross3788]

As a recovering addict this song is so touching. Made me have a few tears. Just that pain of being in active addiction, feeling like you’re all alone in the world. Powerful stuff. If anyone asks what addiction is like I’d link them this.

[@CesarG-vl8zd]

I've been clean off that powda for about 4 months now and I can truly say this song helped me get thru it!! "Look at me now a man who won't let himself be" powerful words I needed to here cuz I was way down in that hole whole check every Friday down the drain could never make progress in life

[@CesarG-vl8zd]

And 4 months ain't shit I know but I recently passed my hardest test my mom passed away and all I wanted to do is numb the pain with that shit but I know that ain't going get me no where but down in that hole again fuck that man !!

[@henryross3788]

@@CesarG-vl8zd 4 months is amazing mate. Be proud. Some people can’t even get 4 minuets. :)

[@acerhythm7026]

2:16 that smile there, i read in an interview that the band actually had a fight weather or not Layne could pull the show off. Jerry was the only one who was certain he could, so when he hit that high note he gives a "told you so" to the rest of the guys. unreal man, the dudes pretty much dead, and the drugs have sucked all the life out of him, and he still managed to project as much emotion into this. music is incredible.

[@tumadre5000]

It was a perfect performance!

[@DanielPark-qz5pj]

Dude this was in 1996..he died in 2002..he had plenty of years left..u don't know shit

[@yesssiryt9360]

I love the unplugged aic put on the best unplugged ever very soothing from beginning to end this version of down in a hole is the best aic rocks I'm happy they are still together I miss Layne and his amazing voice his song writing his message he sent with his music he is missed by countless people and will always be remembered. back to aic today they are carrying on with the new singer he is a good musician I like him hes not trying to be layne or anything hes being himself helping keep aic to keep playing music the band made a good Choice with hiring William. Jerry said in a interview that aic is a 2 pilot aircraft and always has been. I like that very dedicated. RIP Layne you will rock on in the hearts of everyone and the future fans that will love your music and will touch the hearts of countless people to come

[@DanielPark-qz5pj]

I seriously believe he had HIV..

[@serenam4476]

I was looking through the comments to see if anyone else noticed that..Love it.

[@raider101416]

Jerry's nod of approval when Layne hits those notes still brings tears to eyes.

[@maxpowers1321]

this!

[@rosesebastian1472]

Absolutely!!!!

[@aspjake123]

He sang the wrong line

[@bobspence5322]

@@aspjake123 he did twice yes. it had been a very long time.

[@samod7550]

You can see on Jerry's face at that moment like "yeah, Laynes still got it"

[@airspcfan]

No one could sing this like Layne. Even though Jerry wrote it, it's like every bit of Laynes life is pouring out in this performance. A masterpiece.

[@desirebria8944]

Best umplugged ever listen in my life

[@29Valle12]

Here Layne looks like a wounded bird, and you have the feeling that Jerry protects him. So calm right now.

[@ME-kn8mg]

No one can ever know what this song is about unless you lived through it. Lane Staley is one of the most unappreciated singers of our time and his songs actually have a message unlike all the other bullshit they call music!!!!!! People need to stop remembering him for how he died or for faults he had and remember him for being the talented and beautiful person he was. I know his music has helped me through some of the darkest most hopeless times of my life. Heroin addiction affects all people from all walks of life and it doesn't make a person a bad person and at least lane was upfront and honest about his addiction. Lane Staley was a gift to the world and he heloped change my life. And if there is a heaven I know he is there. God bless

[@o_btreecleveland6782]

Well put, again to remind people, Jerry wrote this song about a girl, yet during this performance it means something so perfect between the two. RIP Layne who was the first person I learned how to sing to, and poor Jerry that he had to go through losing a brother. Jerry is still a tough guy and I'm very glad he has kept the band alive.. percivered. What a blessing this band was/is.

[@sainttimothy2230]

Jerry knew the end was near

[@RobDawg1197]

That's not a wounded bird, that's a lion in the midst of his last roar...

[@jackdaniels6536]

I noticed just now.. How much pain there is on both of their faces... Poor Jerry.. No wonder he never smiles