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[@Kim-hc5si]

‘I’m only faking when I get it right’. Damn. ❤

[@tonym6854]

I was around 20 when I first heard this and I knew exactly what he meant. Felt that way my whole life.

[@Gordy63]

Chris Cornell as rock royalty - best vocalist in rock history IMO. RIP!!

[@mwfmtnman]

Well, he and Freddie Mercury are to tight to call. Freddie has a broader range, I believe.

[@Gordy63]

Yes, I agree, Freddie was awesome too. Both had great range but very different styles. Might be a coin flip, just depends on your preference musically. In this case, I personally lean towards the darker, heavier tones from Chris.

[@mwfmtnman]

@Gordy63 I lean towards Chris, too, but had to give Freddie his props.

[@user-si8pi5qu2n]

ive heard both live.. ima have to go with Chris.. both are worthy of the GOAT title however

[@mwfmtnman]

@user-si8pi5qu2n I got to see Chris doing a solo tour on the 25th anniversary of the first sound garden album in a 200-person venue in NJ. Friggin awesome show. Sadly, I never got to see Freddie.

[@Velmahepcat]

As much as we loved Kurt, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden really was the stand out voice of the 90s and early 2000s. All of the groups he was in were soectacular and his voice was richer with age. We lost a legend and im still not over his death.

[@LittleSkin18]

When Chris passed, I feel like there were so many songs/lyrics that showed his state of mind, but we missed it 💔 R.I.P. Chris Cornell, no one sings like you anymore

[@13_13k]

I don't think anyone "missed" what Chris wrote about and how it pertained to his mental health, state of mind, hid struggles with loss, addiction, fame, love and humanity in his eyes and his heart. People choose what they want to hear, most of the time. Also, so much music or I should say, so many lyrics written in the history of music and up to this very day are about the human struggles of those same issues I listed above that the listening audience takes it as just a story or a poem, at face value and they don't want to or aren't engaged enough and have no reason to question the singer/writer of the lyrics about his/her actual battles with depression, angst, fear, calls for help, admitting weaknesses and the spiral down a dark path. Then when that person's life ends in tragedy, some are shocked and surprised, which is a sign of not paying attention to the actual songs written, or people have a reaction of, oh my God we should have seen the signs but we just didn't think it could be possible because they have fame and money and that brings happiness and fullfilment, when it doesn't do either. It's more weight and pressure on the person. Everyone should know by now that pain, sadness, hardship, loneliness, etc... are the things that make great songwriting and the writer almost always pays the price at an early age and we lose them as a living person but have their music/lyrics to listen to over and over to look for the obvious signs that have always been there but no one cared enough to do something helpful for that person.

[@Grungycat67]

It’s heartbreaking that he helped so many of us, but in the end we couldn’t help him. There’s always going to be a part of me that will never get over this loss.

[@13_13k]

@@Grungycat67 --- I agree. The loss of Chris is a tragedy that has effected so many people and not only in the loss of his talent in music and songwriting and singing, but his voice in the fight for kids that are abused, homeless, being trafficked, and his other social endevours that were positive for humanity. That's why there are questions and facts that show some evidence, not enough solid, but real evidence that Chris's death may have been caused by foul play, not only for his money but to keep the giant, well funded, well supported by government and law enforcement of child trafficking. When you add into that possibility that Chris's widow, Vickie, or Vicky, I can't remember how she spells her name, from what has been spoken about her by people that knew she and Chris that it wasn't beyond her to be a willing participant in ending Chris's life because it would be a win win situation for her. And then add the death of Chester, being Chris's best friend also a partner in exposing the trafficking corruption among government, law enforcement, and I forgot to add the last time I listed these but the celebrity aspect of that huge problem going on in our own country that always seems to get shut down when there is a breakthrough like with Jeffrey Epstien, Gislane Maxwell, the Clintons and Clinton Foundation, Oprah and the thousand or so children still unaccounted for missing from the Maui fire, and the list goes on and on but it always ends before any real arrests are made and before any names are made public with full evidence. They off Epstein, convict and imprisoned Maxwell for being the provider of underage victims and they have her client list but not one client is arrested. The people who are the actual criminals, that if they were average Tom, Dick, and Harry would have been rounded up immediately and publicly convicted and thrown in prison with much fanfare and media celebration nonstop for years but none of that is happening because of who the guilty parties are. Chris and Chester got too close to the Sun with what they uncovered and both of their deaths are questionable as to what really happened and there are no coincidences in real life. That is what is the most tragic aspect of Chris's and Chester's lives, above their personal demons and living with all that they suffered during their lives before and after fame and fortune.

[@allisondownes7481]

This is one of the songs that truly expressed my grief when my son passed away. Pure Grief. Thank God I found my way back into the light, where my son would want me to be.

[@terribleterrier1685]

I'm not one that's easily brought to tears. The day Chris Cornell passed, I cried. That voice will never be replicated. It's a lucky thing to live in an age we can continue to hear this amazing voice.

[@barbarino2000]

Same. I wasn’t a massive fanboy, but it is still the only death that’s ever crushed me. Including family. It was unexpected emotional that hit me hard. I just sat in my car in the back of a parking lot all afternoon, and listened to an XM radio tribute marathon to him and cried.

[@joseywailer7624]

If ya want to hear Cornell's voice open up, 'The Day I Tried to Live' is badass. They were fun to have around as a teen, and fun as shit to see. RIP Chris.

[@davidadams5280]

Chris Cornell also member of AudioSlave and Temple of the Dog. Both great bands and a solo career

[@seanpatton7406]

Not my favorite song of his, but such an amazing artist. One of my favorites happens to be, *"I Am the Highway"* 🛣️... RIP Chris 😔

[@lessettecaballero4637]

Hunger strike. Top 5

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

​@seanpatton7406 my favorite too brother. That whole album is still played and top 5 for me

[@KarrasSim]

So excited to see you react to Soundgarden. They were one of the big five, and a huge part of my teens/twenties. RIP Chris, Layne, Scott, Kurt. Let’s all keep a collective eye on Eddie. ❤

[@kf8346]

yeah, eddie is all we have left. . . although, meat puppets , dont forget them.

[@bodhileaf]

​@@kf8346Not what people consider..."the big five" but yea...I miss Shannon Hoon the most myself...so underrated and passed right when they exploded onto the scene...still my "go-to" band when I wanna wallow in a bucket of sadness...

[@jeffencke]

I feel like I saw Mudhoney playing the West Seattle Street Fair a few years ago. Another fave.

[@anthonyfoltz2534]

Mudhoney was in the eighties.. after Andy Wood passed Pearl Jam was formed. Eddie was from San Diego I think? Pearl Jam did release a new record and sounds pretty damn good. I’m going to see Jerry Cantrell again in August. Great singer!

[@TheRagratus]

​@@anthonyfoltz2534Eddie is from Chicago.

[@jamestickle3070]

This song vocals hits so hard because you know Chris felt it.

[@daisy9910]

One of the purest voices in music history. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@johndorsey1423]

The one snd only Chris Cornell. Keep going with Soundgarden.

[@nicquinn7291]

One of the best vocalists ever. No one sings like him. I got to see him in kc 3 days before he died. I’ll be grateful for that forever.

[@synysterkatz6911]

Forever jealous of you

[@Ayydee916]

Soundgarden- Burden in my Hand. I was going through a dark period when this song came out and it still digs those feelings up when I hear it. It's right on par with Fell on black days- haunting, beautiful and powerful.

[@DavMicKal]

One of my favorite tracks

[@srodriguez721]

I hope that you are in a better place now.🙏🏻✝️

[@LuckykidA]

"I'm only faking when I get it right" Brutally honest and vulnerable.

[@brianlafrazia8237]

A masterpiece from a great grunge band. Cornell’s voice is legendary.

[@junkandcrapamen]

The time signature is mostly 6/4 with some 4/4 parts connecting the different sections. Soundgarden play with odd time signatures so creatively. The album this tune is from (Superunknown) is a prime example. One of the greatest bands ever.

[@josephbrenner2278]

Chris loved playing in 7s as well.

[@mneugent7658]

One of the greatest singers in music history, period. And a great lyricist too.

[@davidadams5280]

You should do Slaves and BullDozers by them

[@themadcow71]

Best rock vocal ever

[@gnalredliriodendron]

The flow of Slaves and Bulldozers into Jesus Christ Pose on Badmotorfinger is so good.

[@jetblackstonecold]

…New Damage as the LP closer!

[@toddashton9696]

Amazing to get a vocalist, like Chris Cornell, and Eddie Vetter at the same time. Listen to Pearl Jam : "Black " right after this for an amazing vocal knockout combo.

[@kellyhouse4263]

Miss his voice! It helped me through some dark times as a teen and beyond. Chris is one of my favorite vocalists and a special soul we lost too soon! R.I.P. Chris❤️🔥

[@jasonfirewalker3595]

Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. The holy trinity of grunge.

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

#LegitTho

[@PeteOliva]

My three favorite bands from this era.

[@benhaslam8728]

Bro missed out Nirvana

[@alexythimia23]

Never liked Alice in chains they were too close to cheesy rock for me, I’d say nirvana pearl jam and soundgarden

[@brianyoung4697]

@@alexythimia23 Has to be early Alice In Chains before lead died. Otherwise I can go with Nirvana.

[@arnoldcox9128]

I'm glad that you noticed the time signature

[@vetti2u]

I absolutely LOVE Soundgarden! And I'm lucky enough to have seen them twice in concert!! Chris Cornell had one of the greatest Rock & Roll voices of all time!!!! Their songs that are in my Rock & Roll Favorites Playlist are: 1. Jesus Christ Pose 2. Outshined 3. Burden In My Hand 4. Room A Thousand Years Wide 5. Black Hole Sun 6. Blow Up the Outside World 7. Searching With My Good Eye Closed 8. Spoonman 9. Pretty Noose 10. The Day I Tried to Live 11. Rusty Cage 12. Mind Riot 13. My Wave 14. Slaves & Bulldozers

[@basimcox5079]

Still not over the sudden passing of Chris Cornell. What a great artist. That voice. His solo performances were fantastic too. Burden in my Hand is one of my favs.

[@jenniferplumley1921]

One of my favorite singers ever. Chris Cornell was absolutely 🔥I got to meet him 2x’s and he was completely humble, polite and engaging. Rest easy my friend.

[@frankmiranda9162]

Best alternative group from the 90's. REST N POWER AND PEACE CHRIS CORNELL🙏🏽👑♥️

[@gen.barnakey__]

Chris Cornell, next level vocalist.

[@mariaklein2715]

RIP Chris Cornell. He and Chester Bennington were very close. Chester took his life on Chris’ birthday. 💔

[@davids11131113]

I grew up in Seattle we used to see these guys and A Chains STP all over the place

[@NoktiousGames]

Im liking before I even watch because I know this will be good..

[@NoktiousGames]

also of course, RIP Chris

[@joanlajara3939]

Saw Chri and Soundgarden in Charlotte two weeks before he died, thank you for that! He feels all his music and lyrics! 🥲

[@mikekrotz9805]

My favorite thing about Soundgarden is the odd time signatures, like that you got that right away

[@stanreaper3080]

This is a pretty straightforward 6/4 though... transitioning into a 10/8 which is definitely interesting. But most of the song is pretty standard.

[@bove2k918]

I remember reading an interview where they realized people were having a hard time grooving because of the weird time signatures, so they eased up on all that..

[@jeremymarsh2174]

For some amazing vocals and a killer rhythm, check out The Day I tried to Live. Also Blow up the outside, Burden in my hand and Outshined are all great to check out too

[@jeffencke]

Both bands were shot out of the same cannon. Seattle had a distinct sound at the time -- grunge was a subset of that. Nirvana was playing the Crocodile Cafe my second year of college -- I remember a guy coming home one night saying, "I just heard this fucking amazing band. They're called Nirvana." Around the same time I stumbled into a free Soundgarden concert at the Seattle Center. A year later, the scene blew up.

[@Antor9192]

I LOVE Soundgarden and Chris Cornell is fantastic, one of the best!! 💜✌️RIP Chris💜

[@CharlesDunkley]

My favorite song from Soundgarden. I never get tired of this one.

[@beckymellon8135]

Love, love Soundgarden!!!! Just thought I would give a shout out to the Dave Matthews Band for making into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, finally!!!!!

[@lulupumpkinpoo6135]

Chris had the voice of an angel and was the voice of a generation. I hope you cover more of his music. Also PLEASE more Puscifer 💚

[@SoOutrageous]

Such a great and influential band. Never saw Chris in concert, which I regret.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction Polo!! Soundgarden is a VERY worthy deep-dive! RIP Chris Cornell - one of the finest vocalists ever, not just in the 'grunge' genre! This is such a wonderful song. HIGHLY recommend: Like Suicide, Searching With My Good Eye Closed, Jesus Christ Pose, Outshined, Rusty Cage, 4th Of July, Down On The Upside, By Crooked Steps, Been Away Too Long...so many amazing tracks to check! Cheers!

[@joniarmel7308]

My kids were teens during this time of the greatest music ever created. Chris Cornell was tremendously gifted. This was the grunge decade of music . We were graced with great lyrics and talented musicians during this time. One doesn’t ever get used to listening. Rest in peace .

[@LeahE16]

Chris Cornell, gorgeous voice, gorgeous man. May he rest in peace. 💙

[@ShonnDaylee]

"Slaves and Bulldozers" is by far the best showcase of Chris Cornells' vocal range. So much so, that it was dropped from live performances years ago, because it was so difficult to sing live. Absolutely killer track. Give it a listen, if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.

[@nettiemac]

The last song I heard them do live - they were using it as a closer on that last tour.

[@paxonearth]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@helmetpig1986]

Nonsense, they played Slaves and Bulldozers up until 2017 right from 2010.

[@lmkeniston216]

So great to see you get into them Polo. Their atmospheric, innovative riffage, singing and instrumentation made them standouts out of the gate. Listen to Switch Opens, Pretty Noose, Rhinosaur, Rusty Cage, Limo Wreck…they never repeated themselves and had such a tasty vibe.

[@KarrasSim]

Would love to see you react to Outshined! Completely different vibe. It was earlier in their catalogue and it’s hard! The vocals are always on point, and the opening riff is so good it’s filthy!! ❤

[@user-we7ih9tt9y]

Chris was such a beautiful soul, and, of course, amazing singer. The day he died I lost something, seriously. He spoke to a lot of us who don't feel like they belong. I really miss him

[@cadymauro5792]

Chris Cornell is one all time greatest voices. Listen to hi in AUDIOSLAVE

[@joanlajara3939]

Love Soundgarden, love Chris, one of greatest rock voices ever!!💜RIP Chris!!

[@joshuadeshaies7266]

Soundgarden has ALWAYS been one of my favs!! RIP CHRIS CORNELL. so many bro, so many great underrated songs you will love.

[@unrutedflier4098]

I've listened to Soundgarden my whole life, Chris Cornell is one of the greatest voices in the history of rock. I recommend everything they've produced, they do not miss. Blow Up the Outside World, Burden in My Hand, Black Rain, Kickstand, Pretty Noose, The Day I Tried to Live, Spoonman, My Wave, Outshined, Like Suicide, Superunknown, 4th of July, Limo Wreck, Head Down, Fresh Tendrils, I could go on. I wish I could be hearing all of this for the first time, so enjoy it!

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

This is my all time favourite Soundgarden song.. So beautiful, yet powerful.. 🖤🎶 ~ Rock In Peace Mr. Cornell ~

[@nathabrat]

❤Chris Cornell, my favorite grunge vocalist, killer voice period. Sound Garden ROCKS, the album Bad Motor Finger got me through the dark days of highschool - Rusty Cage!

[@specialed36ify]

There's your life before you heard Chris Cornell sing, and there's your life after. He was a one of one. Such a great band.

[@NoktiousGames]

Soundgarden - Burden in my Hand

[@bodhileaf]

I love how 2 seconds after he compared them to Nibbana, Chris flips up to a falsetto like only HE can do

[@poloreacts27]

faxx

[@Mssteph239]

No one sings like you anymore 😢 Rest easy Chris

[@browntabproductions]

Ironically, after the recent Eclipse this Song rapidly rose to #1 on the Billboard Charts, becoming Soundgarden’s first #1 Hit, 30yrs after it was released. Interesting Read recently with Soundgarden lead guitarist Kim Thayil disclosed how the arpeggios penned by frontman Chris Cornell for this song posed a unique challenge, so he told Chris to play it. Which he did. Flawlessly. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@vickieray]

So many songs you absolutely have to hear from Soundgarden & Audioslave!! A very deep dive into an amazing rabbit hole 🫶🏻🔥♥️🎸🎤

[@Ashwgun]

Soundgarden and Chris Cornell are essential rock

[@flymcflea]

Congrats!! You've just discovered Chris Cornell!

[@linkfloyd4908]

Incredible album

[@gloriacurran4601]

Soundgarden is my favorite grunge era band - about every song is incredible! Definitely go down that rabbit hole. 😀

[@vickyallen501]

One of my favorite bands. Great song writer. RIP CHRIS ⚘

[@kayakuprising5914]

What an amazing song. I've loved this song since it came out.

[@Inked-Smash]

I can’t explain how much Chris’s lyrics and in different bands affected my childhood in the 90’s and living close to Seattle. This is the favorite. I have this song tattooed on me 20 yrs later.

[@CensorCipher]

One of my favorite Soundgarden tunes. Absolutely timeless. Such depth and feeling in this song. And it just sounds so cool. Great reaction!

[@Raittway]

Chris Cornell is a poet and melody master with the most amazing vocals ever! Every band he's been in and his solo career. So many incredible songs out there. I only find people listening to "Billie Jean" and "Nothing Compares To You". His catelog is mindblowing.

[@ivanbutler6079]

Here is me. Pink Floyd, Soundgarden, andTool came to me and rang in as my favorites in that order as they emerged. Happy to see you get to hear themfor the first time.. .wish I could again.

[@joanlajara3939]

Black hole sun!! SPOONMAN ! Great stuff!!❤️💜

[@bryemartin6368]

Grunge of the 90's was definitely a great change-up from the 80's... Loved growing up listening to these amazing songs/bands.. Enhanced the good Ole Days For Sure!!! My favorite band of the 90's, with Pearl Jam a very close second, especially since I got to chat it up with Eddie Vedder for about a half an hour during sound check at a concert I worked in 1992, what a cool, down to earth guy... You're going to SO ENJOY the grunge rabbit hole, AMAZING!!!

[@tinabird1045]

Such a damn shame to lose an incredible artist, beautiful soul, to the demon of addiction and depression.

[@enutrofdude]

I never really considered myself a grunge fan, but this was a damned good tune and Chris Cornell was unquestionably in the top tier of Gen X rock vocalists.

[@arnoldcox9128]

Good band and I believe that Chris was probably the best rock singer of the 90's and there's quite a few great ones during that decade

[@dayday8332]

This is such a great song. I love Soundgarden so much. I got to see them live in Atlanta 30 years ago. The best show ever.

[@tomlucas3029]

Burden in my Hand is one of my favorite Soundgarden songs. Chris’s vocals on that are insane

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Chris Cornell was a vocal beast, poetic lyricist and tremendous songwriter. His work with multiple bands and on his own is loaded with strong bangers.

[@WordAte]

This is one of the best grunge songs ever. It is a ballad that kicks you in the face and takes you to that place you try to avoid but return to every time life reminds you are but a speck of dirt.

[@jaycmacg]

Also from Seattle, same time as Nirvana. Such a powerful song, always goosebumps!

[@dannycasson1551]

This song is incredible on so many levels. Of all the Grunge bands, Chris Cornell's vocals beats them all. As a matter of fact, he is in a category all by himself. It's not just his voice, but as a writer as well. I get so emotional whenever I hear this song, especially after taking his own life. We lost a pure artist.

[@13_13k]

Polo --- you should dive into early Soundgarden albums to get Chris when his voice was on fire, powerful, huge range and incredible. The band's music was raw and heavy and deep. Some of the best hard rock/ grunge/metal/even punk rock, you'll ever hear from any band. Thanks for your sincere and obviously honest reaction videos.

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

You just witnessed the best voice in Rock ever.

[@murrayturtle0372]

You appreciate this the same way that I do!! It has always been one of my favorites and sometimes some folks just don’t get it🤷🏼‍♀️ one of the best bass lines especially that last chorus and then of course Chris Cornell …perfection ❤

[@MarthaLaguna-th1bp]

Yes this is definitely heartfelt, absolutely about depression. It’s my favorite, but hard for me to hear knowing that my younger sister took her own life.

[@se9f282]

One of my favorite bands (with Led Zep and Tool). Still love Chris Cornell, saw him with Soundgarden, Audioslave, and his finest at a solo acoustic concert. He suffered mightily with depression. Bless his beautiful soul.

[@pressman1788]

Great reaction as always, I love this song. 1980 to 2000 was such a great run of different styles of music.

[@chanceybooth4537]

There are more songs and they are amazing. I could watch you react to this song 100 times and not get tired. Great reaction Polo! ❤

[@chipsterb4946]

I saw Audioslave at Lollapalooza just as they were breaking out. Chris Cornell’s stage presence was electrifying. His ability to go from clean to nasty and back again with that voice was amazing and not “studio magic”.

[@shannontrough2680]

🩷 You should definitely check out more Chris!!! His vocals are right up there with Layne & Chester's. And even Phil Anselmo back in the day.

[@garou1911]

I feel like you're one of the most genuine 'reactors' on KZbin. I'm really enjoying your music journey, good stuff man

[@CynthiaPrice79]

Chris Cornell was a rare talent, who I think will be remembered, now that he’s being recognized by this generation.

[@JamminGIJames32]

Love your channel! Loud Love , Pretty Noose, Blow Up The Outside World... Those should be your next Soundgarden tracks to listen❤ 🎶🎸👍

[@danakerjbam]

You're such a 90's kid. Doesn't matter when you were born. You're one of us.

[@coreyfisher2542]

Chris was as real as they come.

[@RyanStalsbyArt]

You should definitely check out his other band after Soundgarden which is called Audioslave. Amazing songs.

[@michaelhull1813]

Best Singer/Songwriter of the 90s/00s/10s.

[@pennycarlsen2534]

My 2 personal favorite from Soundgarden are Power Trip and Mailman. Both give me chills, and draw me into his world.

[@marilynk30]

Chris Cornell I miss you terribly! Best voice EVER!

[@carolmckay9067]

You did a reaction with Chris Cornell In Audio slave called " Like a Stone" That you loved. RIP, Chris 💔

[@cynthiamartinez9669]

Loved this reaction.....this group is definitely my fave. Thank you Polo!! :)