Alice In Chains - Rotten Apple - London, England - 10-5-93 - Part 16/16 (Improved Audio)

[@loknloll]

The person who filmed this possibly had no idea how much we'd need it.

[@igorferrer949]

Yes Man A lot

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

Up yeah, and now we need it in 4k 😂

[@nostalgicrhythms8668]

Most valuable video❤❤❤

[@bonessmith1276]

I love playing guitar along with this. 😊

[@jerardnorgren3411]

That's for sure.

[@christophersheppard4487]

most underrated bass line of all time

[@Smesh_U]

This and no more tears are my favorites ever

[@superkool7]

Na brother. We know what this means 😎

[@Hallowseve10311]

ABSOLUTELY

[@RailcarFerrostaal]

I always believed this is by far one of the best songs AIC ever recorded, I will never forget the very first time I've ever heard Rotten Apple, I was a young teenager about to finish High School, a buddy of mine would pass me Jar of Flies and I waited anxious until I got home, I put the cd on the player loud and it just blew my mind, now I've got 29 and still amazes me as the first time!!! Edit: Now I have 36 years old, and I am still amazed as the first time, thanks for all the comments!!

[@applesu8574]

Ferrostaal Railcar 😊great song great singer ....we never forget him......💕💕

[@-jb89-35]

29 too, feel exactly the same man.

[@Don.Infinito]

29...Mmm 39 yo I think in nowadays.

[@lauramalizia9636]

I guess you first heard this after 1993 because I graduated in 1995 from high school and I'll be 42 in June... So I'm young for my year. Just 18 not more than a week before graduation. However, I'll give you 39, seeing the original post is 2 years old.

[@SkullfxceOS]

This is my favourite ever AIC song. So dark and numb, its truly beautiful.

[@-jb89-35]

Nutshell deserves a mention but this may well be the most beautiful song ever written.

[@josecano9210]

-JB 89- Underrated even more so than Nutshell in my opinion

[@forsadeltoro8692]

@@josecano9210 number one for me, the feeling it gives

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

Both. The fact that they are back to back on the album is amazing. 2 hit combo.

[@nikkijennings3296]

agreed on both songs

[@dicksmith1316]

You tube cover jammers need to leave that 9ne al9ne. Nxt like Bryans smilin ads will be whoin it up on some nutshell. Ptu ptu..ill wash my mouth out with soap and say 47 hail chains prayers. J.C...jerry cantrell is omnipresent. Think about it "J.c" why wouldn't the second coming of Christ be guitar ripping blonde? Just a theory

[@josefmatushek28]

when the chorus comes it’s like he’s screaming but he’s really not. it’s some type of mind trick his voice plays on you

[@in999deepproduction3]

I’m pretty sure there’s backing pre recorded vocals to help him out. Must be. If not that’d be mind blowing.

[@ringo1413]

​@@in999deepproduction3 lool u don't know Layne if you think he has backing behind his voice live that man was pure power on stage

[@in999deepproduction3]

@@ringo1413 I mean it’s pretty clear there’s a scream coming from the back while he’s singing low. I’ve seen almost all his footage and this is the only time I’ve noticed this.

[@vosoryan]

​@in999deepproduction3 what are you talking about? That's just layne adding his classic distortion to his voice. There's no "scream happening in the background."

[@gurrenmed5319]

It's Jerry Cantrell who's screaming through the harmonization, Layne sings in a low key but precise and Jerry screams

[@J5Howa]

For some reason I thought that this one of those songs that they never played onstage.

[@GotMeWrong1984]

J5Howa My thoughts exactly for a long time. Looks like it was about a handful of times during their 93 European tour, this and Am I Inside are about as rare as it gets for AIC live.

[@kevenklayne4211]

GotMeWrong1984 What about "Shame in you" from Tripod. I would've loved to hear that one played live with Staley.

[@GuitarSwan]

GotMeWrong1984 They played it tonight in Nashville!

[@luckyrocket1903]

What about down in a hole, for one of their most well known songs i only ever heard it performed once live during their unplugged concert

[@GotMeWrong1984]

+Santas withGuns I think back in Layne's day it was rather rare for them to it live, it's a staple of their current set since they started up again with Will. Got Me Wrong started off the same way, and now I'm happy to say it's always a part of their set as well!

[@josecano9210]

Everyone’s Jar of Flies favorite seems to be Nutshell or Don’t Follow but Rotten Apple is the best and most underrated holds a special place in my heart RIP Layne

[@trevorgarcia5999]

I love AIC but don’t care for don’t follow. Rotten apple is the very best followed by nutshell. And then if we’re just talking about the album, no excuses is such a good song. Not as emotional as the other two though

[@josecano9210]

@@trevorgarcia5999 yeah another overlooked one is Swing on This the very last one it gives very strong Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized vibes. Country and Hardcore Punk combined

[@HildeAzul]

And most introspective

[@char4590]

yesss

[@ThejokerNSorrow99]

Nutshell, don't follow, brother, rotten apple, and am I inside. That whole short album were deep hits back to back for me. I play those song every day during my high school days especially when I came across rotten apple oh man

[@89Pleasek]

I wonder why they didnt play it in the unplugged concert

[@davegrohl7666]

This would be impossible to play on an acoustic guitar. And it wouldn't sound good either

[@RosettaStoned525]

Dave Grohl they're talented musicians, they definitely could've pulled it off.

[@PapaKakaes]

Dave Grohl I do it ALL THE TIME hahaha

[@PapaKakaes]

Dave Grohl I do it ALL THE TIME hahaha

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

89Pleasek They should have played this and I stay away

[@SABRETO0TH117]

that bassline is nasty :D

[@deenice9169]

I think the best part of a song like this not having a music video is that your mind can interpret it however the song hits you. This song has such a dark yet deep impact. It’s like a man realizing his end and the madness/misery around him. At least that’s how I interpret it. I just discovered AIC last year and man, these guys are the reason I fell in love with grunge and I just keep discovering more hits by them. This one hits deep And I’m an inner city kid from NYC. That’s how powerful and widespread their music is. Bet Layne and AIC never thought their music would reach and speak to so many years later

[@Retro_Vertigo]

Really cool interpretation. The song was written by Jerry Cantrell (lead guitarist for newcomers) and is actually about emotional betrayal. The lyrics are incredibly dark in their own respect. Hands down one of the toughest songs to listen to once you have a grasp of its meaning.

[@oddis188]

Thx to all the bootleggers back in the days❤️

[@EvanMusicOne]

Pre Cell Phones, it was a major accomplishment.

[@ali965]

This is where men come to cry

[@brianshobert1124]

❤

[@brianshobert1124]

Like now....

[@JUGO1979]

R.I.P. Layne Staley. Some of the sweetest yet painful memories to this song. That needle's a muthafucka!

[@justinfbabay]

Silver spoon and needle, witchy tombstone smile. Im no puppet engrave my veins with style!

[@murderc27]

Ya it is.

[@markpearson4106]

This is the most underrated AIC song in my opinion. This is a bang

[@kat3871]

I can't even adequately put into words how much I love this man's voice. ❤️

[@TheStepmonkey]

Same 🥺💗

[@aleahaleaha2593]

😅ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

[@dubs5121]

jar of flies is their best work beating out dirt barely imo

[@flynntaylor5459]

My absolute favorite aic record daily nightly eternally💔💔💔💔💔💔❤❤❤❤💯

[@TheStepmonkey]

I agree, JoF is a masterpiece💗

[@MrEvergreenLayne]

This song is intense those interlocking bass/guitar riffs seem simple but thats a tricky as hell groove to pull off.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, they are next level 👌

[@B3eau16]

I got chills as soon as he started singing "what I see is not real." Never has that happened when hearing a live song, damn.

[@tarheel8494]

ever? hmm, interesting. need to see more good live music, I guess.

[@B3eau16]

tarheel8494 I have never really been to any good concerts lol

[@adamturner1563]

What i see is UNreal! .. Sorry, gotta do it .. 👊

[@christianaraujo8048]

The yeahhhh right before the chorus is so chilling oof

[@b-artmedia1324]

this is probably THE ONLY piece of music when poor quality sound makes it just better for your soul

[@lambofgodrodrigo933]

This shit always gets to me. There is so much pain in this song.

[@survivingthepettys6670]

They should've played this at unplugged, one of my favorites

[@Anonymous_Identity246]

Sadly I’ve heard he couldn’t get through it without bawling

[@steelmaiden643]

@@Anonymous_Identity246why’s that?

[@Anonymous_Identity246]

@@steelmaiden643 Tbh I don’t know, but I heard that

[@SludgeShame]

​@@steelmaiden643Possibly because of his addiction layne lost much vocal range :(

[@jesusmcwheel]

@@Anonymous_Identity246you’re thinking of Don’t Follow

[@dugp1862]

This is my bar jukebox go-to....first song I play everytime. Rip Layne, much love.

[@ZachBarcus]

I'm right there with you man. I do the same thing

[@washburn11000]

Doug Prishpreed fuck ya dude

[@rsohlich1]

epic song to choose

[@in999deepproduction3]

You tryna have people depressed at the bar? Lol

[@augustblood6810]

I was there! It was the final song they played and we left before they finished, which I regret. What a song.

[@notarussianbot1079]

This song just popped in my head so I wanted to hear it live.. look at the date. Exactly 30 years ago today.

[@Quickliqour]

Dropping by years later to say Alice In Chains lives on and will remain. Rip Layne.

[@packerz3796]

almost 22 yrs ago..... pure magic...

[@jelmeralbert5365]

31

[@torreyvest987]

Mike Inez - hair for days

[@afiraty]

i guess he's mike starr

[@ninetiesmilk]

@@NatureLover-cc2hf You mean if he was there with Mike I. while performing? If so, yes. It's L7s by the way, just a different username.

[@lnewman5808]

I’m jealous of his hair - and I’m a woman!

[@adamturner1563]

RIFFS FOR YEARS.

[@Runaddict1167]

He has a head full of gorgeous hair that I couldn't get in my lifetime to look half as good.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Mike has incredible hair

[@ac1dP1nk]

Sam as the other mike :O), makes you think that that was a requirement for bassist.

[@dongato6838]

MustObeyTheRules - I can see their recruitment ad: Alice In Chains looking for bassist. Must have sexy flowing dark mane. Must be named Mike.

[@XJDesigns1]

had

[@adamtrudeau5606]

Mike lives in a zone between these two fore fingers🤘

[@marceldefensor5572]

Haha, i've read an interview they said they brought another Mike because nobody'd realize they've changed the bassist.

[@rightcoast4983]

I get such dark vibes from this song... like I can feel his pain... RIP

[@scottstewart1778]

Love how Jerry plays the harmonics through his Wah. Ethereal sound.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Here i am April 5th in 2023 missing someone I've never met. 21 years ago to the day the world lost one of the best singers to ever do it.

[@lnewman5808]

This song epitomizes Layne perfectly - beautiful, brooding, and mesmerizing....

[@stonerdemon]

The C13 chord on the chorus is what makes this song awesome to me. Sounds so twisted and dark.

[@johnlynn9388]

It's sad to see the condition he was in even at this point. RIP Layne gone but not forgotten.

[@katevielle4263]

He was in actually pretty good condition here compared to later years. I think he was just about to relapse here, I know that he was clean for a majority of '93. He had gained weight, seemed more lively in interviews, played with numerous other bands, and even wore suits on stage because he had gained weight lol. Here, I'm not too sure whether he had already relapsed or not. But I know that he relapsed sometime at the end of '93.

[@anthonyolson9749]

This man is suffering so bad at this point. This is after he knew that it was going to consume him. This is his souls transitioning song.

[@kat3871]

@@anthonyolson9749 You're reading too much into it after the benefit of hindsight. He was ok during the time this concert was performed.

[@JustSteph532]

@@katevielle4263 When I saw them in '93 Layne was wearing a purple suit. For some reason I remember that.

[@annaw849]

Rotten apple is my #1 played song on Spotify of all time 😅

[@dc56789]

Whoever filmed this is an unsung hero.

[@KaupSeli]

This song is absurdly powerful. The dissonance of the chorus cuts through the slow melodic pace like a knife to the heart. Seldom do you hear music with such emotional grounding.

[@Nevernothing8184]

His passion is untouchable. I love layne and miss him so much. #longlivelayne

[@rightcoast7049]

God this is so heartbreaking to watch. Dope had already taken his soul here. I know that pain, all too well...

[@904jagzsuck5]

i dont think enough is ever said about how inez came in under stressful conditions and has killed it ever since. arguably the best rock bassist out there.

[@bobburnell5033]

Damn, didn't know a song like this could really be song live like this!

[@srobertson5429]

It's Layne, oh it can be done.

[@jodygriffin2429]

I’ve been on this AIC binge for months now, I get obsessed with every song I listen to and play the hell out of it.. Just started listening to Rotten Apple yesterday now I will listen for the next week. Unreal how many great songs Jerry and Layne wrote, never get sick of them. Listen to the whole facelift and Dirt album’s for two months I’m just moving onto jar of flys. This song going to be played all week. Any recommendations my fellow AIC fans for other great songs by Layne? I heard Sap and his songs from Mad Season. I just can’t get sick of there music off the charts addicting to listen to. No other band has ever captivated me. RIP Layne. Miss you so much buddy, I never met you. Wish you could’ve kicked heroine and made so many more epic songs. I understand Jerry keeping the band going with William Duval. Duval will never fill Laynes shoes. Don’t get me wrong, he great, but Layne is a legend a pioneer in his own right. There will never be anyone like him. RIP my friend Layne Staley.

[@Maximiliano119]

Layne is Alice!!!

[@cdieffenbacher3707]

Pressure , no we lost him from a disease

[@cdieffenbacher3707]

And jar of flies was not out till 94' so they were still working on it , so the times he sang they tried different things

[@danielsgrunge]

Locked On lyrics....

[@magemeatloaf]

+C Dieffenbacher I noticed that, I was wondering if they were just testing the waters with it still at this point. Guess so

[@zixxerles]

Layne is the heart and Jerry is the brain.

[@tonkazable7412]

I like how the guitar sounds. it sounds like an old 70s movie soundtrack or something

[@garrison0532082]

Tonkazable you my friend have just discovered the magic that is Jerry Cantrell

[@tonkazable7412]

@@garrison0532082 yeah man hes great alice in chins has actually been one of my favorite bands for a very long time... but I was referring to how the audio sounds.

[@Hallowseve10311]

My absolute favorite Alice song.

[@ryanhayes5475]

Such a brilliant song. Had no idea the intro was played on bass :D

[@hwlhellbent7850]

Ryan Hayes How did you not know that??

[@justincool2028]

Lol its so obvious its a bass no hate just saying your ear needs to be more keen to pick these things up. Anyway all good vibes coming from my way brother take care .

[@jaredg.2211]

The timbre of the bass is nothing like that of a guitar, much lower and fuller fundamental. Common mistake, no problem :)

[@zenofgrunge7611]

I am a huge rock lover however i never played guitar, only a piano for couple of years sooo the point is I never knew either. Those things can happen no matter how much you love something

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

@@hwlhellbent7850 Not everyone is a musician or an aficionado. The lack of empathy is distributing. What are you not knowledgeable in? Could I make a disparaging comment about how much of an idlot you are for not knowing a fundamentals about history or physics? People have limited amount of time and have to pick and choose what to pay attention too

[@Keirfey]

One thing I like most about KZbin is getting to see and hear the live performances of bands I only ever heard on CD or radio, etc. ❤

[@dadehitt2633]

as someone who never got to see them live, its kind of crazy seeing layne performing music from jar of flies live from just a spectator.

[@michaeli8505]

RIP Layne ...miss your voice

[@eljuez9474]

they had to play this song on mtv unplugged it would be perfect 😞

[@richthomas7080]

Along with Don't follow

[@chrisjenkins5887]

No, it wouldn't have been. As much as I love AIC, you just *can't* make Rotten Apple sound good on accoustic.

[@jante225]

@@chrisjenkins5887 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIfLYnqkfdmDnac&ab_channel=G.T.SPOONER they do a pretty nice job of it

[@SpectorEuro4]

@@chrisjenkins5887 you haven't seen good covers then

[@SkwisgaarScampini]

@@chrisjenkins5887 Incorrect comment

[@willhelmkirkpatricka4253]

This live song always fuzzes my brain up. SO FREAKING SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL!!! Sometimes old sounding live songs sound beautiful and a hell of lot better than today's. I miss the freaking 90s!!!

[@cometor38]

god dammit jar of flies is amazing

[@jamesholzapfel6842]

I wish to have seen LAYNE SING LIVE!!!! Best singer ever!!

[@The90sGamingGuy]

The two live versions I've seen of this song are more haunting than the studio version. Wow very powerful performance.

[@CCB6939]

Another underrated gem by A.I.C.. Layne's voice is fucking mesmerizing..All around a incredible song!! Great group of musicians!!!Glad they started incorporating it into the new set lists . Will does a great job!!! but it's not Layne, He left this world way too soon!!!

[@johnbauknecht6434]

My god they were tight sounding makes me almost cry it's so beautiful

[@rsohlich1]

This version is especially beautiful. Such epic lyrics and the interplay between guitar, bass, and drums is legendary here. YEAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!! What I seeeeee iss unnnrrrreeeeeaaaalll

[@Ruinz410]

Layne Staley…so talented man

[@lolilolmdrxd]

his voice has influenced all singers rock/metal from end 90's start 2000 i can hear it

[@dongato6838]

Second best AIC bass riff aside from "Would?"

[@gnomechomsky2524]

Hard to argue otherwise

[@mimi8559]

A little bitter says hi..

[@juliahughes7356]

Hits me so hard in my heart everytime I hear this, can’t explain it. RIP Layne xxx

[@barbar2090]

Like most rock bands, chains could go off on tangents in their live performances, guitar solos etc. But these moments were just so lonely with AIC. Such a feeling of isolation at the end of this performance. It’s depressing yet cathartic. That’s another reason why they resonate with so many. 21 years my favourite band !

[@aldoesntskate]

Still upset that they didn’t play this at the unplugged show.

[@goudagirl6095]

This song is like none other...i just wish technology had been advanced enough to give us some really great video and audio from back then...wasn't that long ago, but I ache inside every time I see a great, but fuzzy, AIC video! :-(

[@katevielle4263]

This is breathtaking. I'm pretty sure Layne was clean from the needle here or had just relapsed. Not too sure.

[@atothez1394]

Eat of the apple so young,I'm crawling back to start

[@silviobahr7816]

This song is one for decades, can't believe I found this on youtube. Thank you so much for the upload !

[@philipcyriac5938]

This one and Rooster are THE Alice in Chain tracks on both end of the spectrum !

[@arrianne311]

Much amaze. So love. Thanks for the upload man.

[@daniel__emil]

The MTV unplugged show is one of my all-time absolute favourite live performances ever, but it's simply beyond me how this song was not included as part of that very setlist. Anyway, I absolutely love this song even though it'll never stop give me that haunting feeling. This was indeed back when you needed talent to become famous.

[@ianroche5807]

What I think is amazing is that they were almost done. By the end of the Australian leg of the tour Layne was cooked and Sean had walked off stage. They still had it here . AIC the darkest and baddest band of the 90’s. All hail Layne

[@willlls]

Wish this song would have been included in the unplugged but thankful for whoever recorded this

[@marianneeverett9268]

damn Layne was truly mesmerizing to watch💜

[@TheStepmonkey]

I agree, he was really special💗

[@tommysyme3224]

My introduction to Alice in Chains... Someone gave me the Jar of Flies CD & I've been hooked ever since.

[@thomasarcher8718]

Every good band has a song like this that stands alone and leave you in a stare long after its gone!

[@washburn11000]

Drugs are the devil.. I know from experience..

[@sarahedwards2254]

Unfortunately this wouldnt have been written without them

[@trygvesmor]

Not necessarily. It's all in how and why they're used.

[@extraextra8021]

Hekate Antania Nah I know plenty of insane drug addicts. Marijuana is okay and I know a good plenty of nice sane people who just smoke weed. I've never met a happy Hard Drug user even limited they are still lethal to the mind. I lived with a guy who'd tried about every drug you could think of and he was a really strange cruel person. I'm not saying they should be outlawed because I believe in freedom. But I certainly think most drugs are absolutely negative without any lasting positives.

[@truthbetold8897]

Their a tool of Satan.....kill one off before they believe the gospel of the grace of God and become saved. Or take a saved person and make them ineffective in serving the body of Christ..

[@hippsgary]

One of my absolute favorites of theirs. Chains was a HUGE part of my teens/early twenties back in the 90s. Thanks for posting this one!

[@nirvana420ish]

I always loved smoking great weed to some Rotten Apple

[@keithbellew4101]

Don't forget the handful of benzodiazepines

[@blitzedpig1651]

I love smoking great weed out of an apple also.

[@Jonathansmith535]

Frank San Felippo a "rotten" apple

[@ItsTimeIDisappear09]

Im drunk as fuck jamming it

[@systemofavictim3740]

Fuck benzos

[@jaredg.2211]

This song is a masterpiece. Powerful meaning that I and a lot of others can relate to.

[@andrewpfiffner5298]

So bluesy. Hits you right in the feels

[@tanjicca]

Thank you so much for your incredible work on rendering and uploading this! It is wonderful beyond anything words can express.

[@josephewin2045]

Rare footage only ageing beautifully!

[@altait3904]

By far their best song

[@AzhiaziamL]

I can't believe there are only 5 comments on this. So beautiful. So rare.

[@luger2408]

They way he sings the hook so magical

[@KarenGoldMind]

what a song!

[@Vecchio244]

I have ALWAYS wanted to see a live performance of "Shame in you", but I don't know if they ever even played it live.

[@thesputnik6423]

I'm crawling back to start... I love and miss you Layne! R.I.P. Layne and his beloved Demri Parrott

[@Scripner]

Saw them live twice in the 90’s. Epic

[@tiinal7119]

I just love this song ❤🍎

[@wickedlala420]

I'm so happy to see this footage! Thanks Dan, as always...your AIC video collection is the best around...and much appreciated! You did a great job, keep up the great wo

[@timotley2100]

That was better than I expected considering he's working without the studio over-dubs. I would think this is a very difficult song to pull off live without 2-3 backup singers, but it's full enough. Pretty sure I've seen the full Jar of Flies concert on youtube at one point and hopefully it resurfaces.

[@HeiMarLy]

I feel privileged to even find and see this video :)

[@alicehamphur]

Dear Layne Thomas Staley You are always RIGHT! FOREVER ❤️

[@juannicenboim]

Such a perfect rendition

[@carlmacleod6517]

Such a peacefull melody deep an meaning full powerfull bless to the ears ..such a soul

[@MichaelDooleyProject]

love it. I miss layne.

[@matthewmccormick6134]

Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@fonkyjunkie]

Godamn thats fckn brillant... As ever

[@roseb4453]

Mikes bass tone is kicking…