Chris Cornell - Billie Jean | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

You Can Find My Shirt Here jamel-aka-jamal-youtube-store.myteespring.co

[@robinschulze934]

How could you not fall in love withChrises voice !!!!

[@scottbegonias313]

I was at his last show in the front row in Detroit! I got some amazing pictures! I cried all day the next day when I heard the news!

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

The "original -cover" comment made me spit out my whisky.

[@commentfreely5443]

remember the time i caught joe biden sniffing the toilet after i used it?

[@NoCanDu]

Anyone know the year/venue of this performance?

[@katemccrea6963]

There'll never be another like him. We lost a generational talent when Chris died.

[@Rikodesinko]

Always wanted to see Soundgarden growing up as they were one of my favorite bands. Finally got to see them and they were excellent. Chris seemed to almost be back to early form. The band was just electric that night. A month later he was gone. RIP Chris.

[@michaelkelly2409]

It still hurts

[@katemccrea6963]

@@michaelkelly2409 Every time I hear one of his songs on the radio, it's like it reopens the wound, yet at the same time, hearing his voice is like a warm blanket.

[@fury5260]

Black hole sun - " heaven sent hell away no one sings like you anymore".

[@docwells7]

Chris really captures the essence of the song. Absolutely heartbreaking. Saw him in Atlanta right before he left us. Also heartbreaking.

[@oviate1]

I still can’t listen to Chris without getting misty eyed. Dude was just so powerful.

[@vsantamato75]

Same here

[@glenncenter6579]

I've never heard this. My mind is blown! Peace and Love!

[@carojayess1723]

Same here! Powerful!

[@joep9759]

☮

[@JF-kv1gm]

First time for me, too. OMG, this is powerful.

[@gruntabro1]

Wow because its out everywhere

[@melissalinardos5724]

I get chills whenever I hear this. There will never be another one like him

[@thel1195]

He did this with a prince song. He was not just singing a song. He's telling a story.

[@The_Jasonian]

Nothing Compares 2 U

[@KingNothing22]

@@The_Jasonian Thats Sineaid Oconnor

[@thel1195]

@@KingNothing22 it was written and performed by Prince before he gave it to Sinead.

[@scarletjohnston741]

@@KingNothing22 Prince wrote the song. Sinead recorded it first then Prince. I love all 3 versions. It's a special song.

[@scarletjohnston741]

@@thel1195 I though he let her record it first but I may be wrong. It's a gorgeous timeless song that will probably be covered for decades to come 💜🎶

[@lt6245]

Chris Cornell is the most diverse singer I ever heard. He could sing Rock, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Pop and make any song his

[@malcolmjcullen]

He did a version of "One" that he taught himself when he was younger - the lyrics from Metallica's "One" sung to the tune of U2's version. It worked really well.

[@F13thvoorhees]

This! Probably the most moving song I've ever heard him perform, it's incredible.

[@kennygregrich5375]

@@F13thvoorhees It's amazing!

[@kennygregrich5375]

link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3icn6SNpLGdpNU

[@ChrisTallant]

@@kennygregrich5375 You're the rockstar, thank you kind sir.

[@jpmccoy640]

It's amazing

[@leorocker180]

"it's almost like this is the original and Michael Jackson did the cover" 😂 facts Chris Cornell knew how to make a song his own.

[@jiminut]

It's funny because Billy Jean is autobiographical.

[@roxannemoser]

When he did Patience by GNR I thought the same

[@roxannemoser]

@@jiminut no it isn't.

[@jiminut]

@@roxannemoser "In The Magic & The Crazy, The Whole Story, Michael Jackson’s biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli promoted the theory that “Billie Jean” was derived from a real life experience that Michael faced in 1981. He documents that a girl had written Michael Jackson a letter claiming that he was the father of her child. Michael used to receive letters of this kind regularly and he would just ignore them. But this woman continued to send Jackson more and more letters, she also stated that she loved him and they will make a happy couple together raising the claimed child. She pondered how Jackson could ignore his own flesh and blood. The letters she wrote were very disturbing to Michael to the extent that he suffered nightmares."

[@thewarrior5486]

classic

[@toddyoung569]

Ok man. This hits So hard. This breaks me. This hits real.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Oh....Oh...Oh lawd....Wow ...I am familiar with Chris Cornell from Sound Garden....so I love his vocals.....and the group's musicianship......and I knew he was suffering from manic depression......R.I.P. Brotha Chris...but man......this song....tha way he sung it.....put chills all over my body.....because I can hear the emotional pain in his soul......Oh My Goodness.....Wow....thank you for sharing this.....man..give me a few to recover......wow.

[@csoloway3121]

My wife and I were at his final concert in Detroit. His voice was amazing and I remember thinking to myself "how can he keep this up without tearing out his vocal cords?" He was a once in a generation talent and it was a bittersweet experience being there for his last song. There was really no indication during the concert what would happen just hours after the show ended.

[@aspjake123]

Wish I was there. You were so lucky too see this great singer, family man perform.

[@TheRealMasonYoung]

I would have been at that too if I had known it was happening. His next show was the Rock on the Range concert closer to me in Ohio, but the Fox is one of my favorite venues I've ever been at. I was so distraught when I heard he was gone. Truly one of a kind; I guess other artists don't have to worry about losing their songs now though. Every cover Chris ever did is his.

[@darthuncle]

Unpopular opinion, but it think Chris and Scott Weiland were comparable vocal wise. Both were amazing talents that brought more emotion to songs than most did.

[@TheRealMasonYoung]

@@darthuncle Yeah, no. Not even close.

[@jkdean82]

May 17th. My birthday is May 18th. I turned 35 the day he killed himself. I wept for a week. I still have not recovered.

[@mmaarrttyy123]

Chris Cornell is one in a billion. Just like MJ and Freddie Mercury there will never be another Chris Cornell. You should check out his cover of Guns N Roses Patience. It is his only solo song to hit No. 1 on the billboard modern rock charts. It was released a few years after he passed away. RIP to all the greats that we have lost.

[@JJOfficer525]

Agree ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@budcunningham6732]

This guy doesn't to Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury. I'm glad he is one in a billion. That way we don't have to hear his karaoke versions of good music

[@budcunningham6732]

He doesn't compare to MJ

[@angelamorrow8973]

@@budcunningham6732 he is better than MJ.

[@budcunningham6732]

@@angelamorrow8973 . I can't believe you said that. You must be on crack. He is not even close to MJ. You millenials dont know good music. That has to be the dumbest comment ever made on KZbin

[@bsargent8935]

"Like mj did the cover" best description ive heard. Lol

[@Brotha_Teresa]

Has to be the ultimate compliment! Chris’ performance brings pain into the lyrics.

[@heidileigh7023]

@Brett Sargent yes! And @dmelanconjr YES... credit due was given! Jamel always seems to "get it" ☺👍❤

[@jamelakajamal]

Yeah this seems like the original

[@bsargent8935]

@@jamelakajamal he sung it from more like a songwriters perspective. I totally got where you were coming from. Mjs version is still an all time great. His was focused on the whole performance/ production. Not just delivering the lyric. Thats the main difference. AND it was chris Cornell singing. Dude can just flat out sang man. 🤣😂🤣

[@waynebedlam65]

My wife and I saw Chris Cornell live at the Mahaffey theater in St. Petersburg Florida. It was truly an experience

[@SunsetStarship]

I just love it when an artist covers a song and really brings a new twist. Johnny Cash doing Hurt is another one where the song is just warped by the artist.

[@jamelakajamal]

That one brought tears to my eyes

[@drewfuss2006]

Cash does a cool cover Soundgarden's Rusty Cage. Chris said that the way he sang it brought the lyrics into focus and got compliments on them. He said when he released the original no one mentioned anything about the lyrics. He said it with a laugh. Chris himself knew a thing or two about doing the very thing. Both legends

[@rmartin77]

@@jamelakajamal Chris Cornell's daughter Toni does a cover of his song "Hunger Strike." Talk about hitting you in the feels. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4fToWuli9F4qdE

[@MsBookworm03]

That made me cry like a baby. The original wrecked me, but this version ...

[@vademecor]

Chris's performances literally give you goosebumps from the first note he sings. He really was something else, and all too human, at the same time. He lives forever in our hearts.

[@robertcutting4007]

Jamel, I love you and the person you are. I am at odds with my girlfriend about things going on. Anyway, I come here for peace love and understanding. You are the man! You got this old white man going back and checking out some out school rap, stuff I didn't give the time of day to back when. Shame on me. Thank you my friend. Peace out to us all

[@jamelakajamal]

✌🏾🧔🏾✌🏾

[@roxannemoser]

Hope everything gets better. This is not the time for stressful relationships.

[@jeffreym68]

Man, I'm sorry. Hopefully your love will help you both work through this difficult time.

[@shannonvetter7122]

Keep your head up sweetheart!! Hoping everything works out for you! 🥰😘

[@vickitrotter7947]

KEEP ON TRUCKIN' DUDE..... I GET IT! LOVE ❤️ PEACE ❤STRENGTH ❤ TO YOU!!!!!

[@greyskywarren6028]

Bless the memory and unmatched talents of the Late and Legendary Chris Cornell. This song was stunning in so many words.

[@bsargent8935]

Already thumbs upping. Chris Cornell and any cover = greatness.

[@professorbugbear]

It's like "Chris, who do you think you are being able to cover literally anything?"

[@theodoreritola9758]

This is way BETTER THAN THE 80s

[@lillinsey100]

have you heard his led zepplin Thank You cover so great!! so beautiful!! Chris was a beautiful soul.

[@MrKingvenom77]

The soul in this version. 🤯 Never knew he did a cover of this. He slayed this.

[@sue3032]

Chris’ vocals were amazing and he is greatly missed!

[@Bfunkyy]

Lump in throat, teardrop BEAUTIFUL!! R.I.P. To both late greats CC and the ultimate MJ. 1st time Jerez... THANKS, man👍🏼

[@gavinpaterson1853]

It's amazing how just done differently a song can take on a whole different life, whole different message and open up a totally different door.

[@snowman4098]

Holy shit ! Never heard this ! Badass Thanks again and again Jamel 😀🤙

[@acca5512]

WOW!!!! Both Chris and Michael will be forever legends. RIP

[@laurawatters914]

Chris singing this gave me the chills, what a wonderful beautiful version such a beautiful talented sweet man!! Thank you for this reaction!!!! 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️🤘🤘🤘🤘✌✌✌✌

[@tomh3999]

Had the pleasure to hear Chris sing this live the day after Michael Jackson died. And after Cornell Faith No More entered the stage. An evening to remember.

[@scarletjohnston741]

Wow 💖

[@stefaneriksson2006]

I was there, an amazing day!

[@jeffa4110]

I'd give my soul to see that. Unfortunately, I am souless

[@timleber2257]

I saw Chris Cornell perform this live in Vancouver and he did it just like this. On a stage with just an acoustic guitar and his voice. Memorable.

[@oscarpicon7164]

“No one sings like you anymore .” Chris Cornell “No one sings like you anymore.” Michael Jackson

[@Eowyn187]

That man and his beautiful voice could pull emotions out of a dry riverbed. ❤❤❤

[@ymykeclause]

Best cover ever!! The world misses Chris Cornell's Voice!!!

[@guineawuv]

That man was an amazing talent. He took this song and made it hauntingly beautiful. When I think of truly talented artists who always bring it live, Chris Cornell is the first person that I think of. His voice is really amazing.

[@sherrihurst3142]

Chris is awesome no matter by himself....or any of his bands ...

[@barrycohen311]

I can't attest how true this is, but I heard that this cover started out from a debate with Chris and his wife, about whether a 'cover song' could be art. Chris was like "Hold my beer."

[@flinx1241]

Cornell just took songs and made them his. The most powerful voice I've ever heard. Was blessed to see him in concert the year before his death. Intimate setting in an old building here in Vienna, Austria. Was an experience I will never forget. RIP...

[@scarletjohnston741]

Wow what I would give to have experienced that. I'm very jealous. That's a memory to treasure forever 💖

[@zombiiesque]

I would have loved to see him like that. It must have been incredible.

[@vickitrotter7947]

WOW!!!!

[@5117danielle]

Caught him on his last last stop in Canada a year before he passed, fantastic!

[@rcrbrewster7840]

Lucky 👍 Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@rushforce33]

His voice will transcend your soul into a place that we all need to visit more often.

[@dionysusincarnate5713]

A place where we should live.

[@dvaderwasframed]

The only thing that is the same as MJ's version is the lyrics , He made this his own. Amazing!

[@Uninvited72]

The way most covers should be done. Not just another remake. I respect those who take a cover and make it in their own style.

[@larryronkq586]

THIS WAS WAAAAY BETTER THAN THE 80s version , Hands down,

[@nicolep2151]

Goosebumps!

[@Uninvited72]

@@nicolep2151 me too. Right as he hit pause the first time.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Love Chris my all time fave artist. I never paid attention to what this song was really about until this version.

[@maureenwagg5305]

My arms have goosies. His voice is like velvet in my ears. Such a beautiful singer.

[@pointermom7641]

Chris Cornell was an amazing singer. You don't hear his full range on this song but he brings such emotion to a song. One of a kind

[@nightwood4379]

Sweet mother of god…such soul

[@EvrenYuceturk]

Cris Cornell is my childhood. Thanks for everything.

[@mamaperdition9708]

Thank you for keeping great music alive for us you do a great job and Chris Cornell could always make you feel whatever he was singing he did such an amazing job with this cover

[@jeremyrobinson5834]

Wow ! That was Epic ! I am a huge Chris Cornell & Michael Jackson fan. How have I never heard this before ?! Lol !

[@bigdawgblast2558]

This is beautiful, you can hear the soul and emotions oozing from this version.

[@hollyharvey1986]

I can’t believe this was finally properly reacted too! I have been wanting to see a true reaction to this song for so long now!!! It’d amazing and I’m glad you were able to hear it!

[@Muthrtung]

when it's so intimate, acoustically, with a voice of Chris's caliber, it's just so soulful & meaningful. hits the soul-strings :-)

[@dirtylatte]

I'm 63 so most of the time I get to see you turned on to something I'm familiar with. Every once in a while, you introduce something new and wonderful to me. That's the beauty of what you're doing. Thanks for this one! Judging by the other comments, I'm gonna have to find more from Chris Cornell.😁🤘

[@davidtaylor8406]

MJ wrote this very sad song and made it a dance number. He was the guy that got hit heart broken but was in denial. Chris was the guy that finally got it. He brought the real emotion out of this song.

[@markstasiak6127]

So glad I had the opportunity to see him live.

[@dazedbydogs]

Not gonna lie, that made me tear up and mourn his loss. Such talent. I had never heard this and it was so deep. Thank you Jamel.

[@majesticmarie87]

Chris Cornell is my favorite vocalist. I cried the day he died. Thanks for giving this the love it deserves, some people won't give an MJ cover a chance. And you are THE BEST reaction guy. ❤️ I love your videos.

[@russellmcdaniel6799]

Billy Jean by MJ has long been one of my Favorites When I heard this I was like wow a truly Raw & haunting version as you said it just hits different. RIP to both.

[@lemhanback9595]

One of the Bluesiest Rock singers of his generation. Seems the last 3 generations have had one in each Starting to me with Robert Plant, then came Greg Allman and Joe Coker, Then there is Chris, he had a rare vocal talent that conveyed his emotions to his listeners. Appreciate all he gave us, saddened by the thoughts of how many more hits he didn't get to make.

[@michaelwdagle7410]

Your reaction videos are one of the few things I've had to look forward to this year.

[@jamelakajamal]

Appreciate You🙏🏾

[@richardedenfield5167]

It's so funny sometimes how inflection or an accenting of certain parts and different tone can completly change the feel of a song. I heard Ric Ocasek of the Cars do an acoustic version of "Let's Go" at an Earth Day event that was so moving and deep, and I had heard the song a million times but I never though that it could be like that.

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

I imagined the day he died and went where all best rest in music and I bet Jeff Buckley and Layne Staley were the 1st guys at the gates to make him welcome like a brother... and Michael moonwalking like a an angel going through everybody to be there as soon as he could so he could hug Chris tight, so tight he wasn't letting him go for what is an eternity there, in his very own way to say to Chris "Thank you"... I can literally hear his voice saying that and i swear... that hug must have been so tight man... so tight and so full of gratitude. What Chris did with this song was HUGE! Ain't a surprise after all... Chris was Chris... he really was The One!

[@Pud246]

Daaaaaaaaaang. I’ve never heard his version. I had the same reaction! Wow. Just. Wow.

[@captspaulding8530]

Still brings a tear listening to this or any of the songs he has done. Deep and emotional.

[@danette878]

He was SO deep no matter what he was singing, one of the greatest voices ever, a definite storyteller and truly artistic mind. I love MJ too. But you're right it's like this was the original 💜 I could listen to him all day thank you for doing this video!!!

[@buddysdad2004]

As many have said, this wasn't a cover it was Chris's version.

[@sojourner7597]

Otherwise known as a cover..

[@christopherscorner]

Oh my gosh!! This is freaking amazing! Thank you for this, I had no idea this even existed!! I’m sharing it with everybody I know!

[@packindabowl]

One of my all time favorite covers. Haven't heard this in many years. Thank you for this!!

[@RobertMoser]

Wow. I'd never heard this version before, and just like you said... Goosebumps. Thanks for doing these for us all. Your channel has been great relief during these past many months.

[@lemhanback9595]

My personal favorites by him were "I am the Highway" and "Like a Stone" highly recommend both. Followed by "Black hole Sun" with Sound Garden. Great talent.

[@vickymyers8673]

Stunning. Simply stunning version.

[@captspaulding8530]

MJ was a great musician and so was Chris. Chris brought his own emotion and self into every song he did, either covers or his own music.

[@shanewitty1309]

Thanks brother! Been here from day one and love all that you do. God bless..

[@jennhurl]

I love Chris's voice so much!!! 😥 Beautiful. Powerful. ❤ RIP MJ & Chris 🙏

[@axxwound1205]

This may be the greatest cover of all time. Thank you for letting me rediscover this song. My god!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

He brings the lyrics to life

[@jpovalle72]

Wowww. Incredible versión !!!!!! Chris was .... 🥇🥇🥇

[@robertcatesby8420]

What a great cover. Chris gave this a whole different feel and tone! This is like a whole other song. Wow!

[@mlsr36]

I never knew this existed. Too many indescribable feelings in me because of this cover. Chris has a very old Blues feel in this song.

[@tracybrookey4356]

Love ANYTHING Chris!!! TFS!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻

[@hollyharvey1986]

I have been requesting this for years!! I gave KZbin a little break but as soon as I saw this!! Thank you, thank you. I hope it’s the version that is the best version live and acoustically!! Much love xoxo 💚💚💚 RIP Chris Cornell

[@heidileigh7023]

Jamel bringing us some wholesome content, and I'm so grateful! Love and blessings to you all ❤

[@jamelakajamal]

Appreciate You Sista🙏🏾

[@sarahzentexas]

I’ve never heard this. STUNNING. Thanks for helping me discover it. ❤️

[@tracys694]

Shows what a phenomenal song this is that it works both ways. But of course only Cornell could pull off this version! What a voice, what a soulful man. RIP Chris and Michael ❤️

[@kathleencreamer6648]

A dance song becomes poetry in Chris's hands. Honored and grateful to have seen him live with Audioslave. No one like him.

[@northernsoutherngirl]

OMG. I never knew he covered this song! Fell in love with his voice when sang the "Seasons" song he sang for the Superman movie. This man's voice was so beautiful, rich & powerful. Like Jamel said, I had chills listening to this. R.I.P. Chris.😢😔

[@endocry]

Seasons is a great song.

[@northernsoutherngirl]

@@endocry Damn good song!😉😉

[@GrandpaOCE]

i cry so hard listening to this , we lost a once in an existance talent ( be existance i dont believe there will ever be another human like Chris) when we lost chris.

[@heatherm175]

Love his voice!!! His interpretation of this song - beautiful!

[@kevinpatrick5925]

"Sunshower" & "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart" should be next on your list

[@dfbovey]

Sunshower and Seasons are both excellent.

[@garymacdonaldmusic]

Thanks for making me aware of this, didn't know it existed until today but I'm very happy you choose to feature this in one of your videos. GBU.

[@deborahcornell171]

Soul-wrenching music from a tortured soul. So much talent & beauty. I hope he truly is resting in peace.💙🌿💚

[@clare000777]

I love watching your REACTION videos. Enjoying the music and watching your reaction is everything, Right there. Goosebumps watching you and listening. So glad you enjoyed the live recording. So did I!

[@matthewatwood2581]

Dude did a lot of covers. You can hear the love in his voice. "Loud as love."

[@kathyownseric]

Everything Chris sang was breathtakingly beautiful. He was beautiful soul and is deeply missed by his fans.

[@MaddyN999]

He could put heart and soul into singing the phone book ♥️

[@franvillarreal9160]

This version gives me chills.....man Chris!❤❤❤❤❤ RIP

[@Handletakenlol]

His daughters sing also, I can't watch it myself it tears me up RIP bru

[@TMats100]

Chris Cornell is among my all-time favorite vocalists, but I have never heard this. Thank you so much 👊🏼

[@mommadchickadee8941]

That boy Chris Cornell is taking you to church on this MJ epic version... yesssss!!! RIP Chris 🙏

[@SpiritNPeace]

Thank you for covering this. I did not know this was out there... first time hearing it. Wow. Commanding and demanding... it takes you in. You feel it.

[@evenjon17]

I always loved this song but until I heard Chris’s version I never knew the story line. I just always thought it was a cool pop song! Chris is probably the best vocalist of my generation. R I P Chris .. Gone But Not Forgotten.

[@stonerainproductions]

Jamel, this was the first time I've heard this too and DAMN that's powerful! Great video Brother Jamel!

[@roberthaines1227]

Live version of When Hope and Promise Fade. Powerful vocal performance.

[@blanewilliams5960]

Wow! Great reaction, Jamel. I never heard this before either and I am a big fan of Chris Cornell/ Soundgarden/Audioslave. Loved it, I have a new appreciation for this song. Thanks Jamel, Peace.

[@The_Jasonian]

Ha! I think I requested this. :) “Oh, you wrote a song? Cute. I’m bout to make that mofo mine.” ~ Chris Cornell, may he Rest In Peace.

[@brookeperezhuston]

Chris had and his music still has this ability to hit you in your soul. I feel him. He had the most beautiful voice and he put his all into it. I still miss him every damn day. He was special.