I Really Wasn't Ready For This... | CHRIS CORNELL - "Nothing Compares 2 U" (Prince Cover) REACTION!

[@charlestwisted9890]

Chris Cornell's voice was clearly created in a magic workshop by a heart-broken wizard.

[@parkercovieo9103]

Hands down the best cover ever recorded. This song really was meant for him.

[@MrSquireminime]

His voice is like "Silk being dragged over rocks, soft and smooth with a gravel texture"

[@skid0799]

This comment's a winner, basically a perfect description

[@anthonymartone4938]

Well said

[@marcieharreld286]

Great description!!!🎶🎼🎵🤘🤘🤘

[@RonRezendes]

Perfect!

[@thelastsalientrage3142]

Like honey being poured over thunder

[@brooklynnlaurick1859]

This is one of my all-time favorite covers by Chris Cornell. Fun fact: the reason they're laughing at the very start of the video is because they had just been talking about how Prince hated people covering his songs. Chris then said something along the lines of "in direct defiance of Prince's wishes..." and then started playing. Miss him a lot.

[@cartercarter645]

Wow BL I never knew that! Thank you for the insight!!

[@katrinadowey7659]

How cool. I didn't know that. How did you stumble upon that info? 🤩

[@jakemccoy]

I love Prince, but Chris’s version is better.

[@brooklynnlaurick1859]

@@katrinadowey7659 SiriusXM re-aired an interview/performance special with Chris a couple years ago and I heard it on the radio. He sings several songs throughout, and the interview is very interesting in general. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17RdYqYhKegkKc They start talking about Prince at around 54:50.

[@kenrichards4838]

Thanks for that. Always wondering

[@twnt5861]

His voice is Haunting

[@Sky14318]

First time I heard that voice starting those lyrics over the radio… I literally had to pull over. I’m not too proud to admit that I bawled like a baby. Goddammit, Chris. The world is darker without you.

[@JuanTheDjent]

Still can't get over the fact that we've lost him. Such a talent - sadly missed....

[@LLiivveeeevviiLL]

What could have been.

[@christinecanty5409]

I do not possess an extensive vocabulary enough to find words to describe Chris. He is beyond. And here we are, July 2022 looking at every video of him because his birthday was on the 20th. Feel his energy. Your soul goes for a ride.

[@robwalsh9843]

Chris was simply one of the best. Whether you're into hard rock, punk, metal, etc., you have to respect the immense talent he had.

[@dawnmclaughlin5262]

Cornell's voice is MAGIC! Cornell and Freddie Mercury are my favorite vocalists!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I had the privilege of seeing him Live a year before he died, what a performance.

[@willgilbert87]

The thing that always amazed me about Chris Cornell is that he has so much power and passion in his voice, but watching him perform it looks almost effortless for him. Truly a one of a kind.

[@brianowens8198]

"Say Hello to Heaven" I highly recommend. Chris' vocals are amazing!

[@5burowz]

Chris is one of the best rock vocalists of all time and his acoustic covers are just as good as anything he ever recorded in studio.

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

His voice.....soulful and haunting.

[@Kamittoo]

Sweet sunshower is another great Chris Cornell song

[@robsmith1674]

Chris had such a beautiful voice. I would describe his voice as angelic.

[@chanceehuiet]

100%

[@slayerrules70]

That’s exactly how I’d describe it!!!!

[@chinbeard3852]

Some said it was like honey poured over lightning.

[@uns4intedx]

More like Godly.

[@JDogg1971]

His voice was a male Angel. And now, he is an Angel. Such a soul. RIP.

[@bennyqoda]

I would describe his voice as the embodiment of empathy that flows in restrained showers of light.

[@Afterlife013]

His voice was just incredible... we lost an insane artist (again) to soon... R.I.P. Chris. You will be forever in our hearts

[@rizzler2256]

YESSSS, keep the chris cornell going, wouldnt miss a single video

[@rizzler2256]

you wish

[@Music-Heals-1111]

His voice is haunting, it goes straight to my very core. He was incredible live. 💔

[@johnnyappleseed5590]

Yep I saw Soundgarden live years ago!

[@jasonwilkey7210]

The only word to describe his voice or this song is PERFECTION.

[@gagestandingready1472]

His voice, rich fullness of passion and perfection.

[@ashleyswan3871]

Chris Cornell could belch the alphabet and I would still clap like a freakin lunatic.

[@jackeyxm8401]

Chris Cornell you will be forever missed you and your brother Chester Bennington are voices of rock that will forever be loved and cherished its such a shame to have lost such amazing souls so early in life forever loved RIP

[@MartinitraM]

No matter how many times I hear Cornell's version it always brings a tear to my eye.

[@SteveWilliams-un1cx]

Chris was a soulful genius. Beautiful voice, who took this cover to another level .. 🙂

[@toddlloyd9161]

You have to watch the whole set it is unreal bro

[@tomaskoptik2021]

The voice with heavenly vibe... Makes you cry and smile at the same time.

[@as7326]

His voice is angelic. It hits the soul like a tornado and devastates all emotional control. You never HEAR him sing, you only FEEL it.

[@Ryan-ld2nj]

Your entire demeanor changed as soon as he started singing. You could tell that it hit you like a bag of bricks. Chris Cornell has the best male voice I’ve ever heard.

[@fitznimitz]

Chris Cornell is my favorite vocalist of all time, hands down. I would do anything to bring him back, gone way too soon. RIP

[@bootz8775]

Fun fact: he is my mother's cousin. Never met him myself. But she has a ton of pix of her and him growing up. And lots of stories. Always kinda crazy how she talks about this massive musical legend, and how they just hung out. She also did mention that while she was sad about what he did, she wasn't entirely surprised by what happened.

[@Whitesquall123]

His voice - buttery with a slight crust. It's one of a kind.

[@timdarnell7819]

I describe his voice as the grain and grit of every human emotion that can be experienced

[@buckcherrygirl]

When I hear Chris sing, it is something I feel in my soul. We lost such a great talent when he left us. Thank you for doing this one.

[@seandobson6221]

This song proves how much talent Chris Cornell truly had. This man takes this song to an all new level. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@nancywade3428]

I had the pleasure of seeing Soundgarden multiple times. Chris Cornell has the best voice .This video makes me cry every time I see it!!! ❤️🥰❤️

[@tammiec4937]

Best version of this song! Literally gave me chill bumps! RIP Chris gone too soon.

[@farvadafatazz2274]

The only way to describe that voice is to name the man. Chris Cornell, that's the only to come close to properly explaining because, not to be corny, but simply put, nothing compares

[@kimsutherland5061]

Magic. He could sing anything and I loved it.

[@leixiang]

When I tell people about this cover, I describe his voice as soothing honey being poored over your troubles. He was one of a kind. Pure magic.

[@unklebacon44]

Chris killed it every time he sang, RIP

[@williamsummerson1204]

Chris Cornell had one of the greatest voices of all time. I love his solo stuff and soundgarden, audioslave and temple of the dog stuff alot. I miss him everyday. Thank you for the reaction Alex. Hope you react to more of his music. 🙏💙

[@o_krush67]

Raspy soul shaking....how's that? Reaches in, grabs you by your soul and won't let go unto his purporse is served......the most espressive powerful voice in rock lost.....I can think of no on quite like him.

[@chrisp.14]

He will be one of my all time favorite singers. There are not many that soulful voices like his. It almost hurts how good he was...

[@lisac3577]

I so miss the voices of the 1990's Pacific Northwest. Some of the most incredible memories and some of the nicest people I have ever known. So many are gone but their music lives on. Say Hello To Heaven gets me every time on many levels.

[@arnoldcox9128]

There really isn't a word to describe that voice, but we were honored to enjoy it...R.I.P Chris Cornell

[@joanlajara3939]

His voice is sooo unique! The best voice ever! His range is incredible!! RIP we are all so happy to listen to your music!

[@kyussdemon1]

You can't describe the voice of an angel. You just know when you hear it.

[@arkez35]

If I had to describe it I would describe it as "soulful". Because you can just hear his soul pour out into everything he sings and you can feel that in your soul too.

[@mickgabriel2197]

His voice in one word, angelic!!!

[@thatdamelana]

A beautifully written song. Prince is a genius. This is my favorite version. Chris can sing anything. A top vocalist of all time, so missed. This brings me to tears. His voice is PERFECTION!!!

[@Matjo7588dk]

It's easy to describe his voice. Description is - Chris Cornell

[@rabidDAWGfan82]

Cant describe his voice, I just tell people hes the only man in the world that gives me goosebumps. His voice is its own instrument, the ups and downs, he projects, it kind of bounces around, its alive.

[@katrinadowey7659]

I don't think I've ever *felt* music the way I do when I hear his voice. Nothing like it. I listened to him daily.

[@barbarasterle3108]

The best voice in rock for me. Insane range, power and grit. Unique tone, soulfulness and expressiveness and great dynamic. And also great storytelling quality. Simply the best and sorely missed!

[@wookiewarhol5080]

U asked to describe his voice... Effortlessly powerful

[@dylanholman3]

Please please PLEASE do “Fell on Black Days” from this same session. Chris Cornell is so insanely talented.

[@johnnywood8082]

Yes, please. That was insane!!

[@JKM395]

None of us were ready when he dropped this one, chief. Chris owned this one. Best cover done and the one I choose to perform. Great call brother. It just doesn't get any better. Dang, I miss that man. Have a wonderful day.

[@AnthonyL0401]

Cornell's voice sounds LIFESTRUCK ... that is my word for his voice.

[@bigjay123]

I like when he does outshine he rocks

[@belinda35_77]

The word you're looking for to describe his voice is "Transcendent" ❤️

[@jasonboles4248]

His voice is hauntingly good. So much pain. I always cry to this version. Today is no different

[@Dano_in_Texas]

I learned, years ago, to not try to describe his voice. You can't. You don't describe his voice. You just...experience it.

[@quinny6920]

OHHHH CHRIS…. A talent so so missed. I have NO WORDS for his voice… This cover is so great, I’m happy you watched it!! OMG his voice and all stripped down…. WOW

[@sanjayjoy3054]

His voice was like silk but with ingrained diamonds giving the most beautiful grit to it

[@BooKooBrands]

God! Hearing his voice and knowing he’s gone brings tears to my eyes. Most beautiful voice ever. Nothing compares! He’s a one and only! I so miss him!

[@FreeCanadian76]

RIP - Chris Cornell. It will shock me if there is anyone in the music industry ever again with his unique voice.

[@marklund6]

"he's got that energy... he's got that authority..." the word you're looking for, young man, is "pain"... he's got that PAIN... one does not sing a song like this so beautifully without FEELING it. I'm a 40 year old grizzled metalhead, and this version of this song brings me to tears... EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@MrSquireminime]

Now knowing how he struggled with depression and anxiety hearing the pain in his voice makes this even more heartbreaking

[@kellymckinney9050]

"Like a bird without a song" is one of the best lyrics used to describe the feelings of loss or emotional stress. I listen to Chris's version of this song daily. His voice has that "down to the bone" effect when you hear him sing.

[@ryant3600]

this version always hit me the hardest even before Chris died. His emotion in his voice is incredible. Still makes me emotional, his voice always did and does that to me no matter what he's singing. You can always just feel his voice.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

This performance was a punch to the gut when it was just a tribute to Prince. Now if cuts like a knife.

[@jqulrich]

Chris' voice is what it is to sing directly from your soul. A great loss that still hurts to this day.

[@Fuphyter]

Chris sang with his heart and soul. He put all he is into his songs. Plus his voice and vocal range!! Best version of this song by far. I listen to his song "I almost forgot my broken heart" daily. Miss him, miss him, miss him.

[@pmv1969]

His voice is pure perfection 💕

[@markll518]

The whole "to you" just pierces you heart

[@tdueldog]

Soul, power, love and pure bad ass vocalist!! He is definitely missed..

[@Thatman3360]

I would describe his voice as haunting. So much feeling behind his singing

[@farrencarr9540]

He embraces and emotes emotion like no other singer, nothing compares to him ❤ RIP

[@canadianman446]

The best way to listen to Chris is to just take it all in, the power of the soul in his voice is all you need , there is no need to question it.

[@99cas991]

Chester Bennington described Chris’ voice perfectly in the tweet he posted the day Chris died. You really should look it up. It’ll bring tears to your eyes for sure.

[@deannelson7027]

I always get chills when I hear this cover.

[@keithgrant663]

I've always described his voice as haunting. It just takes your breath away.

[@Dogoodgetgoodkarma]

His voice is like the first rain fall after the draught!! Like the rare first tear from a father when he holds his daughter on her wedding day! That’s how I describe his voice

[@probablyhyperfixating]

I listen to this over and over!!!! I Flippin love this version man I miss what this man did

[@infin8reactions]

Stellar!!! Is the word to describe Chris' voice mate, he has this unique ability give great vocals without having to open his mouth very wide.. The man's a legend!

[@pamelaoliver8442]

He simply owned everything he did..the power and presence...and the sheer note perfection made him unique. Obviously I didn't know Chris personally, only through the art he chose to share with us..but his loss...my God. It still breaks me although I'm filled with gratitude he was here and I got to experience his gift. His voice can stop traffic and this cover is...well...I'm crying.

[@ryanmcauliffe717]

Goosebumps every time I hear it. Sooo good.

[@Mrpeaceandlove76]

R.I.P brother 🤘🏻🖤🖤🤘🏻and to describe his voice is impossible. No words can describe beyond perfection.

[@Mvader7]

I recommend listening to his work in Temple of the Dog. Hunger Strike gets all of the attention but his vocals on the rest of the album are just incredible.

[@newgrl]

That whole album is amazing. "Say Hello 2 Heaven", "Wooden Jesus", "Reach Down", "Call Me a Dog". One of the best random purchases I made. At the time anyway... Eddie Vedder was an unknown at that point and _Badmotorfinger_ wasn't out yet. On top of that I had no idea who Mother Love Bone and Andrew Wood were. But what a tribute. Beautiful album.

[@KORNBG]

i second that! One of the most amazing song ive ever listen to.

[@SnoWhite2420]

And the live show with Chester 👏

[@markatrejo9846]

It's notoiu of onwp

[@amypeterson4599]

That entire album is awesome!

[@justinfoy7514]

Everything Chris ever touched turned to gold, and this song is no exception. He has the most powerful voice, the only person who could ever even get close to him was Laine Staley. His is a voice I so miss when I haven't listened in a long time.

[@belinda35_77]

Please checkout Chris Cornell live at the Troubadour theater "When I'm Down" it's absolutely "WOW".

[@Brotha_Teresa]

I love Chris’ cover of MJ’s Billie Jean. His emotion he poured into those lyrics really brought out the pain from the words.

[@davidhuffman4036]

Ever since Sound Garden came out, Chris is why i wanted to sing and why i still play guitar. RIP Chris Cornell

[@kevinlove6336]

After he passed, his daughter Toni covered this song, with Chris doing back up vocals from this recording and its beautiful

[@briancook50]

Chris Cornell's voice; nothing compares!

[@ericmasters936]

straight from the soul!!!!!!! feel the hurt! Chris to me will always be a great!

[@jenmike042806]

His cover of Led Zeppelin’s Thank You is beautiful

[@danielvenables6462]

I remember watching this for the first time while my wife got ready for dinner in the other room. I couldn’t have been more captivated and as soon as it finished I needed her to see/hear it too. Absolutely amazing.

[@brooksbiniek1329]

There are four words that simply define Chris Cornell's voice.... ONE. OF. A. KIND!!