Chris Cornell - Billie Jean

[@mrsgainer78]

Chris could sing the fucking phone book. Amazing vocalist. RIP Chris

[@clarencebradshaw5624]

Hell yeah

[@andrewmeadors]

Fact

[@pauldensman8668]

"Shit ".....He did sing the phone book ...There was nothing more to sing about , thank God we just got to here one note belted out from him

[@donaldkunzer4097]

“Chris could sing the fucking phone book” , lol, love it 😂😎

[@justaman5490]

Did you know that Johnny Cash could sing the phone book and you'd think he wrote it.

[@Despeti]

2023 and still one of my best song, even better than the one on Spotify RIP Chris, you’ll never be forgotten

[@user-ny6mq7oo7o]

Checking in...

[@Nunes929]

2024…and counting

[@J3rianRivera]

First time hearing Chris sing this song. Just beautiful.

[@Studio2770]

People are complaining that Cornell made this song depressing. They fail to see how he stripped it down and brought the lyrics to the forefront and how depressing the lyrics are. He gives it blues and exposed the conflict in it. I think I love this version more than the original.

[@danilee78qq]

Rez, yeah this song was dark even when I hear mj sing it . It really great paranoid dark song. I wish people realized just how dark and paranoid MJ song writing was, AND that he did his best writing when he writes depressing paranoia driven music, not those sappy ballads about healing all the kids and animals.

[@Studio2770]

I've listened to MJ songs a lot but never noticed the darkness. I suppose this is the one song that I did sense it. Cornell brought it up to the forefront.

[@anastaciagawili]

Rez so true...

[@jodidurie5278]

well those topics are just as dark and have reason to have a sence of paranoid to it....cuz those are the real true issues...:) in response to Dani Van saying " those sappy ballads about healing all the kids and animals" lol

[@calliehunter5424]

Rez I think he makes the lyrics understandable. 😂

[@tomperciballi1159]

This is one of the best covers I've ever heard.

[@MrWorldsocold]

Sound of silence by disturbed is killer also

[@PandOandU]

Rocket Man by Andreas , best cover i've ever heard

[@mrstefanos5883]

I concur

[@rogermeadowstaylor3256]

Stop don't lie that's not nice to lie

[@hankchinaski284]

So much better than original....

[@FeliDae26]

He gave Billie Jean a hole new life and lyrical depth ❤

[@vinicius_ov]

This voice... this iconic voice, i'll always remember him. Rest in peace , Christopher Cornell.

[@sudhindhar]

It’s tough to go through this world without Chris Cornell! RIP Chris, your voice healed many wounds.

[@bradmeek]

It still does I named my son after him and Chris Redfield from resident evil

[@ccsunflowers7655]

Amen

[@vpreggie]

It’s so tough, as a normal, untalented “Regular Joe” to see and hear Chris Cornell and realize that depression made him believe he was worthless. That’s such a gut punch.

[@thomassevencrows6514]

Don't forget Chester

[@Cuzdcrow]

The voice of the man lives always so buitiful man

[@jerryholmes2963]

Wow this dude could sing anyone's song and absolutely kill it in his version. Miss you man🔥

[@monicaramirez4801]

Not killing in the name that’s Zach de la rochas song

[@BSbscchemistry-xt4mn]

@@monicaramirez4801 ewwww comparing that Zach with Cornell?

[@templeofthedog6284]

One of the most tragic deaths of all time.

[@mohar7817]

I will always love him! Don’t think twice 😊

[@ms.scorpioerica318]

Damn that was epic!! Listening to 90's grunge isn't the same knowing Kurt, Scott, Layne, Chris, and Chester are gone! But I bet heaven is Rockin!!

[@josepeixoto3384]

no, they're 6 ft under, bro

[@ms.scorpioerica318]

@@josepeixoto3384 lol you wrong for that🤣

[@StONed-mb1iv]

Hoon as well....

[@mr.iiconic]

Chester isn't grunge

[@scottjackson1812]

Totally brilliant. Still hard to believe these legends are no longer with us. And took there own lives. Soundgarden, Audioslave, Nirvana, Linkin Park were amongst some of the bands of my younger years. Gone but never forgotten...

[@Attanno]

A true master of revised versions of songs. I don't know how I missed this man's work over the years.

[@StaciDiann-b7f]

Same where the heck was I…

[@samuelcf97]

This is how you do an acoustic version. Wow

[@randyrysdale852]

outta sight

[@highjinx6519]

Samuel Campos yep so glad I got to see him do it live. Damn shame all the good ones die young.

[@lorikeith773]

YES - gave me goosebumps!!

[@ericarchuleta541]

Damn right nothing but thee geetar badass...909er

[@kristenlang1975]

Yeah. Hauntingly beautiful.😍

[@randymc6072]

chris cornell is the voice of a generation, i would listen to him sing the phonebook, as a frontman he makes every band better, as a solo artist he stirs my soul. greatest singer of all time

[@Greek13.13]

Randy Mc strange calling him the voice of a generation.. that exactly words are on his grave stone. awesome voice and for me he was the ultimate Xanax. King of kings and the man of golden words!

[@messenabout92]

Well said

[@tonyjones2742]

I miss Chris. He was part of my journey. An honest man with an honest heart. I looked up to him.

[@noemiosorio5694]

Chris gave life to this song. My goodness what a voice and passion. Love you Chris

[@shylashoffstal4434]

Such a sad day for music when this world lost Chris Cornell. My god this gives me chills...Eerily beautiful and mesmerizing! 💖💖💖💖

[@TheWhoamiguy1]

My friend JUST turned me onto this... How in the ever living FUCK have I never heard this before?!?! Chris Cornell was so much more than just an amazing voice... The man was an artist!!!

[@omegamanGXE]

His brilliant artistry was underrated and under acknowledged.

[@pook811]

Same 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Chuck_EL]

@@omegamanGXE rip Chris and Michael

[@joenewton5562]

there is no doubt about it he was and still is the best

[@billymac40115]

He does the Bob Marley Redemption Song

[@autumnferguson856]

…and I’m crying. Oh for the love of-this is just gorgeous & immensely sad. Incredibly moving.

[@ipuya]

MJ made you wanna dance with his original version. In Chris' version his voice is so powerful and emotionally charged that it makes you share the anguish and the pain in those lyrics and I think that's a much harder thing to do and more appropriate given the subject matter of the song. If MJ was here he'd listen with pride and shed tears with us. RIP Chris. You are sorely missed.

[@seekersinclair3202]

Love Chris Cornell's voice. Soul bursting, raw, fills the room with energy. Great cover.

[@alznow]

Best cover of anything I've ever heard. Love this.

[@vincentohara1579]

His interpretation of these songs with his voice is mind blowing, it def gets you emotional without a doubt,. Wow!

[@Arborsloth]

Gives me chills. A raw emotion in his voice.

[@danielwells5895]

Oct. 2023. This cover is sung by one of the greatest vocals ever and we miss you so much n im very grateful i got to see u perform live

[@bluecollarnobodysitaras6503]

This man has talent that words can’t express so great but yet so humble rip

[@c56806]

RIP Chris, one of the best voices of all time..

[@danjojace7116]

RIP Chris .. We will miss you a lot my friend

[@hiaslan4170]

Leo jay Layne is suck ?!

[@erikmedina289]

Best voice ever.

[@davidcastanheira2966]

Him and Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins have the most distinct voices. RIP bro

[@MrCheaterpipe]

Chris Stapleton is as talented as Chris Cornell but there will never be another of either of them. Voices like theirs are gifts that only come along once! I grew up listening to Cornell from his temple of the dog days all the way up to his untimely demise. He will never know just how many lives his music has touched and influenced. I believe his existence has made a positive impact on humanity through his art and for that i hope he is in a better place!!! Godspeed Chris, your music will live on forever!!!

[@jaxmadge9135]

When you hear Chris screech "But the kid is not my son" is so powerful it's nuts

[@CNV-uk1hd]

Sí! Piel erizada...

[@manuc.7803]

Fantastico.......unico Amazing.....unique

[@TheTimiuswyle]

Stop and heard the flowers, roses, tulips. Lilies. His voice was pure beauty and poetry.

[@jdavis4034]

Proably the veryyyy best COVER of all ttimesssss OMFG Chris ROCKED it

[@richardmbowman]

This song, no matter who sings it, tells a story....a strange yet common one. This is some powerful shit! Michael Jackson's funk-soul original with that killer bassline, a man tells on himself, dispite all denials. And in Cornell's bitter acoustic rant, one begins to believe... maybe ...the words are true. Always were.

[@richardmbowman]

Goodbye great one. I'll miss you...mightily.

[@lindacosta5551]

As a MJ fan, best cover I've ever heard... GREAT

[@erbyzyrealcuh]

its sad both of them died so early

[@tammythompson820]

I have never approved of an MJ cover........ Until now... Wow. Chris💔

[@NTB_Media]

Damn. This gave me chills. RIP Chris Cornell

[@py528]

His vibrato gives me full body shivers. No one sings like this anymore!

[@Joe-xj2tb]

No one will ever sing like him ever again!

[@Joe-xj2tb]

You should have heard him at his house before people found out about him.

[@brandonstevens1832]

yeah NO ONE EVER SINGS WITH VIBRATO, EVER, ANYMORE, EVER, LIKE EVER OMG.. I remember when I was new to music.

[@jodiemclauchlan1422]

His epic voice.

[@nolagirl2503]

Still kills me that you’re gone! Best rendition of this song. RIP Chris…💔💔💔

[@nomadscholar2585]

This... This is like Jimi Hendrix taking All Along the Watchtower and making it his own, Johnny Cash and Hurt, this just elevates it to something greater I'm at complete awe

[@maleficent2993]

Excellent comparisons.

[@krw73]

I'm actually appreciating the lyrics for the first time

[@traceycottingim]

I am still mourning CC. So talented and what a person! I saw him perform so many times! Grateful for the fans sharing his awesome music videos. Thank you! Peace!

[@anniebunny722]

Chris just had this special talent of stripping down some of the biggest songs, both covers and his own with Soundgarden and Audioslave, into the most raw, real, voices in music. Still sad you're gone, man. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@petertimowreef9085]

Two things are infinite. Pi and Chris Cornells voice.

[@SuperMusicfan1996]

+Peter Timowreef I think you're referring to recurring decimals ;)

[@petertimowreef9085]

gamer mikey And I think you are over-analysing what I said.

[@SuperMusicfan1996]

Just ignore me, I didn't do my homework lol xD

[@sotiriszampelis8909]

+Peter Timowreef and there are definately more than 2 infinite things.

[@petertimowreef9085]

Sotiris Zampelis Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech.

[@Me-dc9vr]

2023 and still iconic. RIP

[@helluvagooddrawer2027]

Yea rip

[@69fastfurious]

Legend! Should be went “Solo” … ☮️☝️🌟

[@Dustinfightsdemons]

Probably the most hauntingly beautiful cover I've ever heard. 🤘

[@zacktomczak4962]

Now that is how you make a song your own.. his voice takes the me back to 2005 when I was 10 yrs old.. & looking up at a sweaty Chris Cornell sing his heart out with Audioslave..a greatly cherished childhood memory..👍

[@lookslikeanangel]

The raw emotion in his voice breaks my heart.

[@bustersugarannie]

Beautiful version of a beautiful song. You can just hear Chris channel his pain into this song. RIP-you were loved.,

[@criemo1]

Covers only make sense when they differ from the original enough,would be interesting to know if Michael had a chance to hear this. Most def one of my favourite covers of all time.

[@jessicalund5190]

One of the my favs also. I have to add the Prince cover too, both amazing!

[@bmmellott13]

What a LEGEND. How do you make literally everyone else's songs better, and not just anyone's, songs from other music icons

[@vascoambrosio7798]

many people don't see how depressing this lyric really is, mainly because of the vast of his talent MJ put in this song, so fortunately we have this version.

[@stoneyilks]

Both versions are great, Cornell just highlights how depressing the lyrics are. He changes the narrative and feel and it's fucking impressive. It almost feels like listening to a song in a old Western.

[@vincentamoroso2391]

Listen to Chris Cornell since I was young. Still find ways to appreciate his talent and what it meant and now what we all lost.

[@janearebalos9521]

Yep this is one of my favorite versions ever of this song.... RIP Chris!!!❤😊

[@BrunoFuzz]

Very sad news today. Both of them made history in music and we should all be thankful for that. Hope MJ and Cornell meet each other somewhere to sing this one together. I wonder if now, people will stop fighting about who sings this song better in the comments and focus in what really matters: the music.

[@gilbertberger7234]

I can't like this comment enough. FYI, I love both guys' version.

[@shivajighosh2340]

Bruno Furino spoken like a legend

[@AkelisRain]

And now we are mourning Chester.

[@brendonnorris6831]

It feels like chris has been gone for years but in reality its only been 3 months. RIP

[@shayeadams4570]

Bruno Furino sorry to say this but he copied it and mj is dead

[@danielromero2925]

I swear this man was the definition of "Talented"... He's always been awesome!!!

[@angieand89]

Never heard this magnificent cover before, I love how he made it in his style. You're very missed, Chris 🖤

[@steelcitychamps12]

love this version and this dudes music. Michael still did his own version justice. I'm a heavy metal fan but Michael was a great performer.

[@shnooksMN]

Nobody did Michael Justice like Chris. Thank You. RIP

[@AndyDavidson-tg4un]

Paula Jiven did it better

[@DefyingMotion21]

This song gives me chills everytime I hear it. You can feel how much the music means to him, and when it's just raw like this it makes it so much more powerful. Music is an escape for so many people when it just puts you in a trance and makes you feel innate. RIP Chris

[@garrison0532082]

My GOD is there anything this genius couldn't sing?

[@alphacraig2001]

Sometimes I hear certain songs and when I think hard enough, I can hear them in his voice. His voice truly stood out amongst the rest. And in my opinion, it's the greatest singing voice ever. Chris Cornell is my favorite musician of all time.

[@wheresatari6242]

The short answer is no. The world is emptier without him-.-

[@brianwilliams5662]

Eh in all honesty i dont think he should have ever done i will always love you after Whitney, but otherwise you are right lol

[@tylerhaigh5171]

@Ethan Peacock i beg to differ he could probably make a bad song a good one

[@bigrich9863]

He is who he is genius nobody's ever going to be as good as him and they never will be

[@corygoodrich7242]

Chris Cornell was such a unique talent, a true one of a kind. The world truly is a darker place without his voice.

[@aarondavis4341]

Chris had such a vision of this world,we lost a true gem when he died,it sucks no one realized until after he died

[@5stringcowbass189]

Why all the "who's version is better" crap that youtube is always full of ? Chris had the guts to do something very different with a very popular song; and both versions are cool..just enjoy the music guys and relax?

[@aybaradlg9191]

certainly

[@Jesucristosi]

o

[@cheriweber1900]

Hes so beautiful may he rest in peace. I love his version of this song and his voice

[@jannispapathanasiou1642]

THE BEST UNPLUGGED EVER!!!

[@lawrenceluebbert8677]

I have tears in my eyes I can actually feal the soul in his voice. rip Chris.

[@jenniferfustine3753]

He makes this song have a totally different meaning just by the way he sang it. The world misses his talent.

[@anneriksson9456]

I am so blessed to have seen him perform this song live in Stockholm, Sweden. I cried because it was a dream come true. Rest in peace.

[@myketoside]

He was so amazing. I have to keep coming back to hear him even though it brings me down emotionally.

[@haydenblackman7895]

when he sing its takes you so deep into the song you feel every note and what the song means.

[@rjathar]

How you tell the story makes all the difference and this is a great illustration of it... Michael was an entertainer and one of the best... This is a story that needs one of the best to render it... Damn, after all this time it still chokes me up... Gone too F in soon! RIP, Chris

[@DR-er7si]

I wish I started listening to Chris while he was alive...

[@davidpage968]

nothing better then a legend supporting another legend may you both rest in peace and thank you for living and making us and this world better rip

[@sharona1981]

I miss him. What an extraordinary voice, could sing anything. ❤

[@seewhaticcurious1]

"So close, no matter how far, couldn't be much more from the heart. . ."

[@robermoreno843]

primera vez que escucho esta versión, increíble, sin dudas que estes donde estes Chris tu voz es la tormenta, el viento y los relámpagos a partir de ahora, la mejor voz.

[@Munted77]

RIP BROTHER a voice like that was a blessing for the time we had.

[@lilnaai07]

Wow wow wow!! I love this song! Great song! Great cover by this lovely man! I love his voice.. RIP BOTH

[@lesliehardy1843]

WOW! I've never heard this before, blown away. RIP Chris.

[@magwaaf]

this is amazing... how did i just find this? REST IN PEACE TO ONE OF THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMERS I HAVE EVER SEEN!

[@eliiteasassin2012]

I know right

[@georgekaragiannis3767]

I love this cover. One of the greatest ever.Unbelievable. RIP Chris.

[@doloreswenzel3124]

Normally, I do not look at myself as a selfish person but when it comes to Chris Cornell I just wish you was alive I want to hear not a box it just it sounds so infantile but it just sucks so badly and I agree with a lot of y'all that even though Michael Jackson killed it Chris Cornell killed in a different way excuse upon God bless him

[@doloreswenzel3124]

Again, this is d be jee LOL effort wenzel wenzel and somehow when I orally text that it got lost in translation LOL what can we expect from technology it's only supposed to be better right LMAO but the point is when people say you know rest in peace of course I agree but what really pisses me off is I don't want him to rest in peace I want him to be here not a f****** box turning to worms sorry for the visual way too young way too beautiful way too talented and more so than those trivial things and superficial things what about his children and what about his wife I can only guess fathom fathom what kind of pain he was going through and or impulsivity to do such a thing la charging I have been there goodnight to his extent it's really no words to explain how I feel except the ones I've given I hate using platitudes or bumper sticker logic he's gone but thank God that we had them for when we did same as I feel about Kurt love, de

[@elvinveeramah7833]

OMG..What a perfect way to show his vocal.. He owned that song baby.. R.I.P legend!!!!

[@arlyh1]

Beyond amazing Totally obsessed with this version Chris was the greatest ever and the world lost a magnificent talent and artist 18 May 2017 Still crying

[@Jaysinghtherockstar]

This blew my mind away. Chris was one of his kind...

[@willwagner77]

Rest In Peace!! One of the greatest of all time!

[@Bumper1974]

A vocal master was gifted with that voice and we all are lucky to have heard him. That was pure emotion throughout the entirety of the song.

[@mfsjoseph]

RIP Chris.. way too young and talented to go like that. dayum

[@TOYSandSTORIESforyou]

We lost a super talented man. What a sad day.

[@RafaelMoralesjr73]

Chris vocals and that guitar! Man, whomever got to see this live count yourself so blessed! This is a masterpiece and how should one tackles remaking a song and make it your own. Make it original and a complete sultry and beautiful and perfect song just simply breathtaking

[@brooklynnlaurick1859]

Holy crap I never knew the lyrics until now. I used to think it was just another generic love song that went something like "Billie Jean has got my love. She's the girl who says that I am the one who'll kiss her and run." I couldn't care less about that, but the actual story is so, so interesting. It's nothing like a typical pop song. I've fallen in love with not only this version, but also the original. Thank you Chris.

[@wut-dah_7212]

I love how Billie Jean can be played in an assortment of speeds and feelings and still sound like a masterpiece.

[@gabrielantoniosilvamancera8650]

Michael Jackson did an amazing work hiding this darkness behind such a joyful song. Chris Cornell and Layne Staley will forever be my favorite voices!

[@katiec.4927]

Rest in peace to a legend. Always in our music, always in our hearts.

[@charalamposdagklis8087]

Τοσο καιρο θεωρουσα καλύτερη την εκτέλεση του cornel απο του Jackson, παρολαυτα του βιντζιλαιου τους ξεπερασε και τους δυο κατα την προσωπική μου παντα αποψη και ακουστική αισθητικη.... χωρις να μειωνω,εννοείται, τους αλλους δυο!!!!

[@VictorPereira-pz7iy]

The greatest voice of all the times ❤ RIP you'll never be forgotten 🖤🤍

[@rudirenntier3175]

I heard for the first time today ..... what the ... unbelievable ..... goose bumps all over my body !!

[@razorblade-serenade-ic9my]

Nailed it. Best ever. Top 5 rock vocalist of all time.

[@rossnorris2351]

Love this. It pulled the visceral pain out of Billie Jean that the 80's couldn't handle and laid it out there like a Saw movie for everyone to see. This needed to be done.

[@therealnimrod5045]

Only Chris could make a cover sound like it's the original and MJ covered it

[@juarezlino46]

There will never be another voice like yours Chris...

[@Elixear]

Arg. J'arrive à la bourre. J'apprends seulement à l'instant (54 ans !) que Chris Cornell a enregistré une version de Billie Jean. Comme quoi, on ne peut pas tout savoir, même quand comme moi, on est fan de ces deux-là ! Quelle version incroyable, et Live, brute de décoffrage en plus ! Fabuleux.

[@eveaguirre121982]

I never knew he made this cover ..omg I love it😍

[@nailpolishofjeannette1719]

Michael was so amazing, beautiful cover

[@debbiegrimm6893]

Oh..no matter how many times I listen to this it always feels like the first time. Abd I cry every time. In utter awe at him.

[@datlilly1436]

R.i.p Chester. R.i.p Chris. R.i.p M.J 😢

[@GuilhermeAlves-yp8ph]

#Dat Lilly 😢😢😢

[@iAmCustomSheep]

why does chester come first? i see this all the time. its chris singing, not chester

[@miguellopezgil1116]

#Dat Lilly descansa allá donde estas

[@samburns6198]

ChickenBroth because they where best friends.

[@tikktokk1145]

amazing artists every one of them......damn......the tears won't stop