First Time Hearing Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun

[@mauricegford16497]

Chris Cornell, one of the best vocalist and song writer of our time! RIP

[@misfitjester14]

Chris Cornell, the lead singer, is the guy that covered "nothing compares to you" that you really liked a few weeks ago

[@DianeJennings]

Did I see his version? I totally don’t remember that.

[@loganshang1155]

@@DianeJenningsif not, you should check it out.

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

RIP Chris Cornell.

[@DianeJennings]

[@maryhughes6372]

Chris Cornell’s good friend was Eddie Vedder who is the singer for Pearl Jam. They sang a hit song together called ‘Hunger Strike’. Please react to that music video. Thanks.

[@DianeJennings]

Oh sounds cool!

[@zzz7zzz9]

they formed a supergroup called 'temple of the dog'.

[@StewPidasoe]

@@DianeJennings the name of this group while they were together was Temple of the Dog. it was kind of a mix between Pearl Jam & Soundgarden

[@SSGreyAndi]

Temple of the Dog-fabulous album. Rougher and roudier-Mother Love Bone. Both are awesome

[@zzz7zzz9]

@@SSGreyAndi Chloe-Dancer Crown of Thorns. One of the best damn songs EVER.

[@donnamichelerichey2878]

It is pretty crazy how such an amazing voice belonged to such a gorgeous man

[@DianeJennings]

It really is!

[@stevenmonte7397]

Chris was the BEST!!!! A hell of a song writer and vocalist! He was in Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave and his solo work. Such a deep line of work!

[@louiehernandez1477]

This song takes me back to my late teens. Was fortunate enough to see Soundgarden a couple of times back in the day. Audioslave is another band you have to hear.

[@LiveFreeOrDieDH]

I seem to remember reading that Chris Cornell wanted an apocalypse video, appropriate for the lyrics, but he really wanted a HAPPY apocalypse! So they used early 90's CG effects - which were just becoming a thing - to create the exaggerated creepy happy faces.

[@joshuaking34]

Soundgarden was totally organic. Great band with an interesting history and a ton of influence on better known artists from that era.

[@ffjsb]

ANYTHING but a manufactured "boy band"... SMH.

[@williamsummerson1204]

R.I.P Chris Cornell, one of the most talented vocalists of all time. Thank you for the reaction. 🙏

[@ronaldriis1023]

One of the best hard rock singers of all time. R.I.P.

[@keithohara8167]

Chris Cornell was also the lead singer of the band Audioslave (another band you should check out) and sang the theme song for casino royale x

[@ericrhill]

This song coming out was a definitive moment in my preadolescent musical development and a lot of grunge elements from Soundgarden (and Alice in Chains) have rooted themselves firmly in my own songwriting. Also, RIP Chris Cornell... A once in a generation talent gone too soon...

[@DianeJennings]

I had only heard his name in relation to the very sad passing of his friend, Chester Bennington, but I can see him for myself now. Both so talented! Gone far too soon.

[@IceMetalPunk]

Chris Cornell's voice is a gift to humanity. He was also the lead singer in Audioslave (that Rage Against the Machine band you mentioned), and their song Like A Stone is one of my favorites of all time, if you feel like reacting to that at some point 😁

[@charliemac64]

Having lived in Seattle for more than 40 yrs now, I hang my head in shame that I never saw any of the big Seattle bands when they were up and comers. I only saw Soundgarden perform 3 songs before an American football game. Another Seattle biggie was Alice in Chains...I saw them play 3 songs at halftime of a football game. I was fortunate enough to see Chris do a full set about 6 months before he passed. I saw him perform with Temple of the Dog. RIP, Chris. No one sings like you anymore. ❤❤

[@paulamoya7956]

R.I.P Chris Cornell.. one of the greatest voices of all time . Every song on this album is equally as great as this one . One of my favorite bands I’ve seen live twice .

[@bethanys.arbaugh9572]

he had such a beautiful voice. RIP Chris

[@BeauBerry13]

"Outshined," "spoonman," and "fell on black days." - SoundGarden Solo Chris "sun shower" off the movie soundtrack "great expectations" that starred Gwyneth Paltrow and Ethan Hawk (1998)

[@rickeycarey4556]

Soundgarden has the jams for sure. 90s rock has lots of good songs. I have listened to them a lot on the radio, on mtv, and youtube. Rediscovering songs I haven't listen to in awhile is enjoyable plus Your reactions to the song on the music journey make it a billion times better. Thanks for make the start of the weekend Happy and Joyful.

[@DianeJennings]

😊

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings 😊

[@nochannel1q2321]

@@DianeJennings Rage Against the Machine is excellent. I'd recommend "Testify" or "Renegades of Funk" if you're able to see them with the official video (it adds a lot to the meaning they're going for) and if you can't get an official video through KZbin a lot of people begin with "Bulls on Parade," which was their first big single that came out a year or two before Blackhole Sun.

[@rickeycarey4556]

Did You know? Chris Cornell(Soundgarden Singer) and Eddie Vedder(Pearl Jam Singer) were in a band Called Temple of the Dog. Try Listening to their song Temple of the Dog Hunger Strike. It's a real good song.

[@LordGrokken]

Fun fact: Chris Cornell was a mentor to the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless Taylor Momsen who played Cindy Lou Who in the Grinch.

[@jamesburns8827]

This band will melt your face off of your face if you stick with them. Greatest singer to ever live...it's not even close. RIP chris cornell

[@77Infidel]

You forgot "in your opinion"

[@pastorbrianediger]

This was one of those times where I thought I didn't know the band and song, then the music starts and I realize I do know it! Having struggled with depression and suicidal ideation, prayer has always worked for me!

[@DianeJennings]

Whatever works for you Brian…. Sure it’s probably better than heroin from a safety perspective 😆

[@Tommysimonsen]

@@DianeJennings Out of the 4 biggest Grunge bands, only the Front Man of Pearl Jam is still alive. And the 3 others all ended them self. Sound Garden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains.

[@brodemonz]

I know they ruled his death a suicide but there was so much more behind it than him just hanging himself. Its a damn shame. I truly believe he was just getting started as a solo artist and that everything before was just the tip of the iceberg. RIP Chris ❤

[@fointnikfraudulant]

The acoustic version of Black Hole Sun is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Just The singer, Chris Cornell (RIP), on acoustic.

[@aniE1869]

I'm going to have this song stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

[@SoyElDiabloRojo]

Eyy, you say that like it’s a bad thing! :P

[@freeman2399]

Cornell's other band was Audioslave, legends in their own right. "Like A Stone" is their most popular song, I highly recommend doing a reaction to it!

[@ManuelB1904]

Nice one, I used to listen to this song a lot. "Slaves And Bulldozers" is another one I loved. This is also another one in the books you made me watch the music video of for the first time ever. Thanks for that, nothing like a little bit of edumacation! Have a great weekend, Diane. :)

[@DianeJennings]

I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it😊

[@Agemus6139]

Soundgarden is one of the best bands ever! RIP Chris

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

I’ve been fighting with depression for decades, and it was so heartbreaking when I heard that Chris Cornell had died from suicide, because I was such a huge fan of his solo work and Soundgarden, too. Also, I think someone else mentioned that some people from Soundgarden, and some people from Pearl Jam, formed a band called Temple of the Dog, and then put out an album, which I think you’d like.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Kind of impossible to explain how cool this band was. Just look up the cover of this album, Superunknown. There are no words for that level of cool.

[@justgreta1796]

Speaking of Canada, check out Rush. I forgot how much I liked this song. Thanks for the music and your reaction. Can't wait to hear about your Chicago trip. Have a great weekend!

[@JasonMoir]

Your facial expressions during the video were hysterical. 😂

[@winterburden]

Diane has always had some of the most amazing facial expressions, and we are blessed that she shares them with us 🙇‍♀️

[@DianeJennings]

Oh, thank you! There were a good few faces I could’ve used for the Thumbnail. But my funny faces don’t get good clicks 😆

[@ExclusiveLM]

The bands usually created by a company are usually pop bands. Rock bands have always been created in the Untied States organically. Usually it's two school mates that become friends and get other guys to form a band.

[@smoken81]

Wow, quintessential 90’s alternative. I’ve heard this song at least hundreds of times as a late gen X

[@pricebusters1966]

There was a movie that came out in 92 called "singles" that had all the Seattle bands on the soundtrack. Epic. Pearl jam, alice in chains, Soundgarden, jimi hendrix, heart, smashing pumpkins. They're from chicago, but they sound grunge.

[@williamhiggins1803]

Another great musical reaction from Diane. Thanks Diane! I think your audience would enjoy the AudioSlave videos for "Cochise" or "Show me how to live" (my personal favorite) or "Like a Stone". I hope you get a chance to view them.

[@ShaMicKan]

There does seem to be an unfortunate trend in your musical journey. A lot of lead singers that died way too young. Most of the bands I listened to in high school are gone now because of that very reason.

[@DianeJennings]

Right? It’s kind of crazy how many successful artists went out that way

[@ieyke]

There's a thing called the 27 year curse or the 27 Club - just an INSANE list of musicians that went out at 27 (Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, etc etc etc etc etc). Chris Cornell just about doubled it, so....that's at least something?

[@orangeandblackattack]

Ironically, a lot of the 80s bands I grew up with are still on tour. lol

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

Remember sublime?

[@riphopfer5816]

@@Catherine.Dorian.Too bouncy. Insufficiently dark. AIC were my guys, back then.

[@UltraViolent21]

One of the best songs ever written. We miss you Chris. 🤘

[@rickeycarey4556]

Since You sent me on a music journey of Soundgarden while looking at Chris Cornell songs list. I learned that Chris Cornell sang a cover of Prince written Sinead O'Connor song Nothing Compares to U. It's on KZbin.

[@corbelius6]

RIP Chris Cornell, I think one of the best voices in rock.

[@casiek8010]

That's one of my favorite songs. It's a alternative rock band from the 90's!

[@Shonufff88]

I believe they named themselves after a park in the Bellevue/Kirkland area where wind makes sounds in art(statues) in the garden.

[@DianeJennings]

Yup!

[@Fred_Lougee]

Not Kirkland/Bellevue. It's at Discovery Park on the west side of Magnolia Bluff, the former Ft. Lawton.

[@ohwellwhateverr]

Chris Cornell is hands down the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen in my life. And that voice! ❤

[@alanhembra2565]

I miss Chris’ singing. He is the true voice of my generation, GenX

[@heatherg-thatsme]

This song took me back to my early teens. Cornell had such a tragic life. The old saying is true "money can't buy happiness". You can have everything, and nothing all at once.

[@DianeJennings]

I totally agree! People who think otherwise are so naïve. Wish for happiness, never money.

[@koelekahuna9370]

Now that you've heard the song, seen the video, and know a few things about the band, please go watch Norah Jones' version which was performed less than a week after Chris died on the very stage they performed their last show together as a band. It may one of the greatest tributes to a friend I have ever heard.

[@FrankUli]

soundgarden was a very dynamic group and I've enjoyed them very much, great choice to review.

[@ronstoner1823]

Chris Cornell was in several bands, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog, to name a few of the best known bands. He was a very talented man.

[@tcschenks]

Soundgarden was a long-time Seattle hard rock band that became known for pioneering “Alternative/Grunge” music along with Pearl Jam and Nirvana, although most of them would consider themselves just to be hard rock bands. Their lead guitarist and drummer recently recorded an album with the bassist from Nirvana and several different singers called “3rd Secret.” Chris later formed Audioslave with the musicians from Rage Against the Machine. He also sang the song “You know My Name” for the James Bond movie “Casino Royale.”

[@razzberrylogic]

When Diane watches the video for Black Hole Sun Her facial expressions are second to none She gives thoughtful opinion and facts that are fun Another great reaction, so I say Well Done!

[@mennobults6464]

Together with "Black" from Pearl Jam this song is my favorite. I avoid this song when I am depressed, but when I am fine I can shed tears without killing myself. It is so beautiful.

[@CapnDan57]

Another grungy band out of the Seattle. Heard this song a zillion times. but I've never seen this music video before, and your reaction is just epic. Chris Cornell was a great musician, and is greatly missed. His other bands, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave were also great. Hey all you Watchers, please hit the Like button, and be sure to Subscribe--it's Free. You will love Diane's content!

[@DianeJennings]

Thanks!! yes, the video is really quirky and shocking. But I actually liked it! Very creative.

[@rickeycarey4556]

Saw Chewie pop up in the video for a few seconds. Give Him some treats, teddy's, cuddles, walks, and good naps to make his weekend joyful.

[@ashleytaylor3450]

You should definitely check out the song Cochise by Audioslave for Cornell’s upper register vocal range and for the awesome fireworks that go off during the entire song

[@JoshSmith-wo7zw]

Chris Cornell on lead vocals Kym Thayle on lead guitar Matt Cameron on drums and as you see they had a couple bassists.

[@spooley]

Audioslave songs to consider are Like A Stone, Show Me How to Live, Cochise. All are absolutely amazing as pretty much every thing Chris sang was gold

[@wiredtardis]

Chris Cornell seemed to be one of those guys that was universally respected by the other big grunge bands from Seattle, either from a musician's standpoint or directly having friendships with members of those other bands or their management. He had one of best voices in rock history and seemed to be an unselfish worker when it came to making music. Definitely look into his hits with Temple of the Dog and Audioslave! He was a true legend to the genre of rock and seemed earnest in trying to elevate those around him.

[@peopleseethis]

There is a sculpture called Black Hole Sun at the Asian art museum and an art installation called The Sound Garden at the NOAA station that plays music with the wind in Seattle and the band is from there, so I'm guessing that is where the names come from.

[@deanrobertoleson4669]

Soundgarten was a Seattle-based band (my hometown) and the name came from a Seattle park with wind charms, etc. Hence, a sound garden.

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Chris is the GOAT

[@RichardEckhard]

Watching your expressions to the bizarre video was classic. If anyone just watched you without seeing the video at the same time they would be very confused. Thanks for sharing Diane.

[@DianeJennings]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve actually seen some random videos, reusing my reactions I’m putting them to other things… Which is very odd feeling

[@terenceliska1491]

They're One of the bands that was from Seattle during the grunge era. Nirvana was probably the first group. The list include stone temple pilots, alice in chains, pearl jam, foo fighters, and mother love bone.The stone pilots pretty penny is a must listen, too

[@nielgregory108]

When you say you never went through that "phase, you reveal yourself. You have never had any REAL hardship in life. That can be good and that can be bad.

[@scottferguson2092]

Thanks Diane! This is perhaps the only song of theirs I know. Very trippy video, the stuff nightmares come from. It is sad to see so many musicians you have reacted to had ended their lives intentionally, unintentionally or somewhere in between. 😢

[@DianeJennings]

It feels like more than a coincidence? Like, tragedy and talent go, hand-in-hand, or some thing… So many of them.

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Friday!! I really love this video.Happy a great weekend.

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you! You too!

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

So happy you are coming to Chicago soon!

[@DianeJennings]

I’m very excited!

[@ZapRowsdower47]

31 years later and i still have this song in my radio, truly a great song!❤

[@propjoe1060]

One of the greatest gigs I've ever been to was Chris Cornell in the Olympia in Dublin in 2012. The closest I've ever been to a religious experience.

[@rickeycarey4556]

I learned today with you how blackhole sun name came up name. All these years, I always though it was a Einstein and outer space blackhole in the universe.

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

Really enjoyed this video. Have no expectations or experience with grunge, so this was very enjoyable. I agree that the video production values were very high for the times.

[@DianeJennings]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@quentinburns8298]

My goodness this young woman is certainly quite extraordinary!!!

[@Festus171]

Soundgarden was an amazing band; Chris Cornell was a rock singer beyond the next level. Check out Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog where he and Eddy Vedder basically do a killer rock duet.

[@LiamWhiskers]

I saw Soundgarden perform in 1996 at Lollapalooza in Vermont. Also saw Ramones and Metallica that day. Chris did Black Hole Sun by himself, which was nice as it was constantly on the radio and MTV at that time.

[@philliefanalex94]

Towards the end, the band he had formed in the 2000s was Audioslave. I admit I don’t know that much of their stuff, but “I am the Highway” and “Show Me how to Live” are great songs to check out.

[@willfromyadkinville]

DYNAMITE GOES BOOM! RAGE WILL ROCK AND FUNK YOU UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rickeycarey4556]

I learned all kinds of stuff with You today about the band that I did not know about the band. Thanks for teaching me something new about the band on the learning music journey.

[@terrylewis_]

Watched this on MTV so much growing up lol

[@Mr59Kenzo]

Chris Cornell was a great talent

[@rickeycarey4556]

Today is Popcorn Day so Many Good Ways to make Popcorn. Butter is classic for the theatre experience. Caramel, Cheese, Chocolate on Popcorn are also good toppings.

[@DianeJennings]

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[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings 🍿Theatre butter is a all time fav that sells the most.

[@stevepower9801]

Up there with Faith No More, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction, Mudhoney, Ministry, Killing Joke, Pearl Jam, Helmet, Primus, Godflesh, Tad, Swans, Melvins....the list goes on.

[@TheBartman47]

Agreed, high production value in the Black Hole Sun video. I would recommend another video with a lot of video tricks, "Wild" by Royal Teeth. You have to watch it several times to catch everything that's going on in the video.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

My favorite Soundgarden song! I grew up in the 80s with MTV so we were used to crazy videos, doesn't affect how I hear the music, but for some it can distract from the incredible music & vocals. Amazing song.

[@Bramble451]

Honestly, it's videos like this one that made me just not watch videos for 90s bands. I (personally) am one of those people you mention who finds them just so goofy that they take away from the amazing music. This video is so typically 90s! The only videos that I really like from that era are Tool's weird ones by Adam, but I avoid them as well at first, because they're just so distracting! Adam's little art projects with no obvious connection to the songs!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@Bramble451 That's fair.

[@edkeaton]

Happy Friday Diane! I always look forward to your music reactions. You always manage to pick some really cool music to listen and react to. This band is by no means an exception! They have a great sound about them. Thank you for sharing your insights and reactions as always. Have a great weekend and enjoy your trip to Chicago! My Dad was from there! It was one of my favorite places to visit! Hope that you have the time of your life over there, dear. All the best to you always. Have fun and stay safe over there. Godspeed. 👋😎❤️🙏🎉

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you I’m looking forward to it

[@rickeycarey4556]

Today is Good Memory Day. The First game the comes to mind is the light up memory game simon says. Card match games and some other board games are fun too.

[@CorvusB]

The name "Soundgarden" refers to a public sculpture here in Seattle (Soundgarden's home town) at Sand Point which is made of dangling things that make a musical sound when the wind blows. Actually, "Black Hole Sun" is also a sculpture in Seattle in Volunteer Park.

[@nthdgree5078]

This was a big, big video in the 90s. It was definitely a benchmark of a particular era in time.

[@raydurz]

Faith No More is a great band. Their second singer Mike Patton is outstanding. They're kind of alternative metal mixed in with some funk.

[@DianeJennings]

Noted!

[@adlwilliams]

Your reaction to the video was great lol. Its one of my favorite videos of all time! Chris cornell is one of the best singers of all time. To see more of him, i would suggest: Outshined - Soundgarden The Day I Tried To Live - Soundgarden Like A Stone - Audioslave Show Me How To Live - Audioslave There are so many good songs, but those are a few great ones with videos. On a final footnote, Jason Everman was notoriously in both Nirvana and Soundgarden before they got huge and was kicked out of both bands. He became a member of US Special Forces and sevrved in Afghanistan and Pakistan after 9/11. Last i heard, he lives in a little cabin on an island in Puget Sound, near Seattle

[@joshuasilvius7854]

It's good to hear you are coming to visit us here in Chicago. Make sure to stop and have a meal at Ed Debevic's for some real Chicago hospitality.

[@terenceliska1491]

Check out the super group that was put together for an album. Layne Staley was the lead singer from Alice in chains, mike mcgreedy from pearl jam and three other members from different Seattle grunge bands. The whole album rocks but their top hit was RIVER OF DECEIT...LAYNE STALEY WAS ANOTHER DRUG OVER DOSE NUMBER. He had one of the coolest voices ever in this guys ears. Long gone day is my favorite song from Mad Season

[@rickeycarey4556]

You styled the studio up real good with the lights. I like the Pink and Turquoise blue background colors. It looks good with Your KZbin award in red and white. Your good vibes neon is great Happy words for the universe. Also like the Irish Rainbow goes good with a pot of gold. Your are Very Talented at Stylin everything to look good.

[@rickeycarey4556]

Did You know? Soundgardens song superunknown was used as a soundtrack on the Video Game Road Rash the CD version on PC(personal computer), Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Sony Playstation, Panasonic/Goldstar 3DO, Amiga. Also a Music Video that jams on that Video Game Soundtrack Paw - Jessie. The Music videos are in the Video Game Options too.

[@DianeJennings]

I did not know that! Great information, Rickey

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Your Welcome, Diane! It's a really popular motorcycle racing game. I have all the game systems I have collected over the years except a amiga. You can play it on the computer, games consoles, or emulate it on phone/tablet/laptop.

[@petersteele2350]

She should do "Searching with my good eye closed" next.

[@JohnMurphy-bo4fe]

Chicago is my city!! I live in Nashville now but grew up in Chicago and hope you have an amazing time!!!

[@DianeJennings]

So cool! Thank you. I’m so excited as it’s one I’ve seen a lot on TV shows and movies.

[@edrodriguez9431]

I agree with you with the philosophy on when life gets very difficult; its a good outlook.

[@ClaytonMacleod]

You agree that people should do heroin and rack up a ton of debt if they’re depressed? Heh. Stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time.

[@garryiglesias4074]

Chris Cornell recorded a fantastic version of "Nothing compares 2 u"... A Masterpiece. What a voice. What are you waiting for ? WATCH IT !

[@giljensen1132]

One of the greatest singers from the grunge era rip my friend

[@sammylane21]

Song takes me back to my middle school years. I love it.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

Very much like Soundgarden. I liked this song, but much prefer two of their others, Spoonman, and Burden in My Hand. They're 90s "grunge", though I much prefer calling them just rock'n'rollers. 😊

[@DianeJennings]

Grunge! That makes sense