If Alice in Chains wrote 'Fell On Black Days' by Soundgarden

[@stevewelsh__]

I’ve hidden a fair few Easter eggs in this one, even some riffs and sounds from ‘Boggy depot’. Let me know what you hear. Spotify version live now 🏄‍♂️

[@vegetasasuke0]

I love how you are so willing to pay tribute to something like Boggy depot, that album holds such a special place in my heart, Jerry's solo work is so underrated.

[@SkorpioMusic]

Yeah I can hear that. I also hear some Mad Season. Amazing as always! :D

[@seanlee91]

I hear parts from Rooster, Heaven Beside You, Down In A Hole, Cut You In, My Song, What The Hell Have I and Would?

[@rabidchapel3942]

Immediately caught the Jerry inspiration! You sir are a genius, need to keep up this Alice in Chains thing ya got going on because it's SO GOOD.

[@JR10_RR]

Ahhhh!!!! Nice work...

[@MasterInfernoMusic]

Conclusion: every song ever can and should be re-recorded in the AIC style.

[@stevewelsh__]

✅✅✅

[@moobutt]

100% hell yeah

[@TheHussmanStuff]

Basically this

[@mirandahallisy97]

F U C K Y E A H ! 🤘😍🤘

[@yonetxd]

True

[@JayKayEllEmm]

This actually sounds like something that would be on Jerry Cantrell’s first album.

[@yoyoz333]

to me it sounds like SAP mixed with the self titled album.

[@jessickalush3305]

I thought the same

[@deelan8664]

Verses sound quite a lot like Cut you in

[@seniorstorm2150]

Sounds more like Jerrys Cantrell Degradation trip vol ... anyway feels so nice

[@playdiscgolf1546]

I was the thinking the self titled album haha

[@JHarman-j5t]

As the former drum tech for both bands during the Dirt and Superunknown tours, this is the coolest fucking thing I've ever heard! Amazing job man!

[@stevewelsh__]

Oh man! Thanks So much, what an awesome time to be drum teching, I bet you’ve got some killer stories. Thx for watching 🤘🏻

[@YettiManChannel84]

Please tell us some stories. I bet the Dirt tour in particular was insane!?

[@d4nd31o]

Wow! And this is superb.

[@andrewv.3395]

Bro you gotta tell some stories

[@wilesaquatics]

You gotta share some stories!

[@damboulton]

The fact that you can do Jerry's and Layne's voices both almost flawlessly is really impressive, especially love these AiC recreations🤟

[@robstark6899]

Agreed. They're my favorite, but I'm biased because AiC is my favorite band, lol

Sorry, but *nobody* does Layne's voice perfectly. Mr. Welsh certainly does a good imitation though.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@ Stop being annoying.

@@ZiddersRooFurry Lol, sure buddy. After you.

[@loopyloulou6230]

It's because Steve is their secret love child.

[@PaleoSteno]

These covers are so perfect. Like they come from an alternate reality.

[@marcusring6408]

Like oh my god dude like gag me with a spoon already

[@pupawheelie]

Maybe they do❤

[@EmperorTigerstar]

This is hauntingly perfect.

[@stevewelsh__]

Cheers legend! 🤘🏻⚡️ def went for the darker groove on this one

[@nightsong81]

Love the original, love this version. RIP Layne and Chris!

[@neuropantser5]

the really subtle reharmonization and meter tricks were absolutely gorgeous, really inspired stuff.

[@Sumpatwo512]

I liked how you used Jerry’s voice for the verse and laynes voice for the chorus, like in “Would?” Or “I Stay Away”.

[@gckbowers411]

Layne definitely does the verse in I Stay Away

[@ramanspeedballof930]

It's been like two years since I've found this guy's channel, but it still just bamboozles me how good he understands and feels AiC and Soundgarden. This stuff is just pure gold!

[@stevewelsh__]

Thank you! No bamboozles here just good times 😎🏄‍♂️

[@tltmem]

I'm always amazed by the uniqueness and originality of your work. Rather than copying and pasting riffs exactly as they are, as many do, you brilliantly capture the nuances that define AIC's style, crafting something extraordinary. Congrats on being such an exceptional artist.

[@thomasschecter3665]

That one short measure at the end of the “ooo” bridge is absolutely a Jerry move.

[@MurphreeMusic]

I appreciate the fact that people are still enjoying boggy Depot even this far into its history. Between it and degradation Trip volume one and two, I don't think that Jerry gets enough credit for the amount of backbone that he was for this group. I love Layne to death but Jerry is a huge part of what makes this band what it is and I think you encapsulate that super well.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks! I am literally listening to degradation trip on record at this very second haha. Jerry has inspired me on so many levels so I really try to put him (and Sean and the mikes) on the forefront of these songs.

[@MurphreeMusic]

@@stevewelsh__ trust me man as someone who practically idolizes Jerry's style both vocally and guitar-wise. Myself and many others like it absolutely appreciate it. Also if you haven't picked up any of the merch from the degradation trip anniversary. It's awesome and there's some great stuff to grab haha

[@stevewelsh__]

@@MurphreeMusic you’re very welcome brother. Haha I spend money at that store at least once every 6 months! Maybe I’ll have to check it out 👀

[@darklordlc]

Jerry’s solo material is so good. Saw him open for Metallica in 1998 and then saw him in Bowery Ballroom when he was promoting DT. Mike Bordin on drums, Robert Trujillo on Bass and the lead singer on the opening band who joined Jerry to sing and play guitar….William DuVall.

[@alimclean560]

@@stevewelsh__I am so glad to hear someone giving that album the credit that it deserves as I feel like it’s so slept on. It holds a special place in my heart.

[@chadbuckoll5363]

Those harmonies are so good man. Having Cantrell on lead vocals was a great choice!!

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks! JC is the king! 👑

[@g00nie9183]

Incredible, as always. As a huge fan of both Soundgarden/Cornell and AIC - this is the perfect honoring of their legacy. You are incredible. I don't ever want to miss a video - notifications definitely on.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks legend! Welcome aboard! 🚂

[@nicarao5131]

Beautiful... Alice In The Sound Garden

[@OhmV]

Sound in Chains? 🤔

[@frankgile6717]

@@OhmV Gardening Chains?

[@kaeltkottmir]

Yeah, just like right turn

[@frankgile6717]

@@kaeltkottmir "Right Turn" is from "Alice in the Mud Garden", surely...

[@gtagrinderguides4220]

You could just turn this channel into an "If Alice in Chains wrote" channel, as it's the best content you do. So good.

[@ghostsatthetoptable23]

If you did nothing but stellar, soul capturing AIC versions of other songs, I'd hang out all day. The fact that you can do so much more just makes it so great. Congrats

[@Chadner]

Dude this was so subtle but so so spot on. How the hell hasn't your channel blown up yet is beyond me.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thx for your consistent support legend! 🤘🏻⚡️

[@Chadner]

@stevewelsh__ Honestly my dude I wish I could support you more. But I have a policy to not spend money online due to financial situation, but I do send your videos to friends all the time (some of them are sick of you by now hahah)... But I guess I see myself in you, you see I was also once a strapping singer with luscious long hair and rock'n'roll dreams. And I am happy to say I lived many of them. But we all get old, and married and divorced and then we realize life seems to have passed us by. But it's cool, there are kids like you that still do it and believe it and live it and have the chops to go all the way. So I root for you man, I am sure a lot of us here do. Anyway, lost my train of thought, just keep on rocking man 😀

[@astralshore]

Damn. You have to understand both bands SO well to do this. Respect. Also “Sprinkle of Dirt” is a great band name…like a lite version of Puddle of Mudd.

[@federicomatias9561]

AWESOME. Please do "change" by defstones in AIC style!!!

[@egrojz6221]

It sounds like it could have been written by Duvall-era AIC, where Jerry's voice has become more prominent and William adds the upper range when needed. You nailed it once again!

[@jameserickson7484]

This honestly gives me nostalgia even though it's a what if. That's how good it is.

[@stevewelsh__]

Haha I love that! Thanks mate 🤘🏻

[@diggie9598]

Hi Steve This work of art is so incredibly well composed and realized. I get hot and cold and can't help but grin with empty eyes. If Chris and Layne could hear this... As a big Fan of Soundgarden and AIC, i bow to a true genius! Thank you man and thanks to whoever may have helped you!

[@AvecPoesie]

"Fell On Black Days" helped me to endure the first anniversary of my sweet Mother's Death. My days have been beyond Black and deeply Depressive since her Death. Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Chris Cornell's other work sustained me. This sounds incredible. 😢

[@GuitarHeroPhenomSux]

I played that riff over and over after my mother passed. It doesn't get easier but you get stronger.

[@Magnus_Grimsbane]

Awesome cover, as always! I can certainly hear traces of "Whale & Wasp", "Angry Chair" and "Right Turn" in there! Hearing this makes me wish AIC would record another "Sap/Jar of Flies"-style EP! 🤘

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, this style reminds me a lot of SAP 👌

[@revrndflea]

My fav Soundgarden song done justice by the predecessors! This is fabulous! Love the Cantrell vocals processed in the style of some of his "Boggy Depot" tunes.

[@alisonchain]

Ohhhhh my godddd I love you so much

[@stevewelsh__]

You got the other boggy depot reference! Cut you in was the main inspiration for the verse rhythm guitars. Someone else earlier picked that I had borrowed the rotary cabinet effect from ‘breaks my back’. Great ear from Both of you! ⚡️🤘🏻and thanks for your comment!

[@jeffreydhill]

Love the creativity and attention to detail on these. Your AiC/SG and SG/AiC songs are by far my favorite content. Two stellar bands with such unique characteristics. Amazing job once again.

[@colindangerriversong217]

This is fucking rad. What an interesting idea, and such an excellent execution! Really did justice to Layne and Jerry’s harmonies and cadences. Love both bands; Fell on Black Days is a great song that is hard to imagine any other way and yet here it is powerful and intriguing in its very own right! Well done.

[@sleeping.helper]

Man, you are a force of a nature! I´m very impressed!!!

[@thedavesiknow4598]

Its like you channeled Layne and Chris from the other side to bring everyone a little gift and a hello to their fans. More of this please and thank you❤

[@one0nine]

Man, this just dropped me back in March 1994 after "Jar Of Flies" came out. This is so well done, you could almost imagine Layne, Kurt, and Ayrton Senna were all still with us.

[@vadari9705]

Badass. The guitar flare gives me big Whale and Wasp / Sea of Sorrow energy.

[@Joel.C.Holtzman]

Pressed ''Like'' before the track was on. I do not regret this decision! 10/10

[@tradingtraveller05]

Haha. Yeah same here.

[@danielfurmage4381]

This is so bloody good. Absolutely love this soundgarden tune, would love to see Cantrell's and Thayll's reactions to these AIC and Soundgarden crossovers!

[@ithinkthereforeiam2592]

You make me smile so hard when listening to every one of these cross-band songs you create. I would love to hear Burden in my Hand STP style!

[@stephenharrop2573]

The reduction of notes in the "oooooo" part is a perfect adaptation to the AIC style. Initially, I missed the complexity, but it was the right choice for this video.

[@BoogieWoman68]

I just found your channel tonight. This one made me shed a tear for both of the awesome frontmen. 😢

[@dark_neverland]

I think Chris would approve!!

[@Ullish1989]

This sounds fkn legit Even down to the drum fills, you've got the whole AiC vibe perfectly nailed.

[@patrick9865]

Love it. Definitely sounds like a Jerry Cantrell song.

[@XuzXuz]

Your impressions are really good. Maybe you should do the 12 songs, 12 bands with the Alice in Chains self-titled

[@dlynn101]

I desperately need to hear Layne sing this 🥺

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

This is beautifully done Steve! The double vocals and Layne screams and way of his singing, the guitar riffs so AIC. I loved it! More please! Going to Spotify now.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks so much Lily! There was an upload error so it should be live in a day or two!

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

@@stevewelsh__ Thanx. I'll be watching. 🙂

[@kennyaustin429]

Fell on Black Days is the perfect song to be covered by Alice in Chains. You captured this song perfectly in AiC style.

[@matthaeusprime6343]

The work you do is truly phenomenal. Thank you

[@relie6476]

I love that the AIC rendition is done in the Layne Staley AIC era.

[@mikejohnson6329]

Beautiful... Nice Job!

[@garagedays2988]

These aic and soundgarden videos never disappoint me , great job!

[@engbrunoalvesferreira5069]

Man, KUDOS TO THE BAND!!!🎉 Great re-reading!! simply A-WE-SOME!!

[@quacksterschannel7395]

Awesome, dude, awesome. The guitar style, the vocals, really caught that AIC edge, and mood.

[@mikes1offs]

Fantastic work again!! ... and again and again!! Please don't ever stop. 👍🏻

[@guyombanania680]

That's pretty good, I love it, Chris and Layne would have probably been proud of you 😊

[@Iconoplastt]

Steve, i'm stoked at your covered, you really have talent a deep understanding of these artrists and their little tricks and artists, always bangers!

[@jerryhillyer7799]

Very cool. Two of my favorite bands, together...thanks for the time you put into this.

[@jameserickson7484]

It's perfect

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

Had to pull out my headphones with this one 🔥🔥

[@LandofMert76]

Oh hell's yeah! A cover I never knew I needed. Thanks

[@buckfiden2594]

If only you could have hired Jerry to sing harmony with you, it would have been somewhat close.

[@jam1870utube]

Fuck yeah! This is great! A wonderfully performed tribute to one of my grunge heroes/bands of all time. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@donjon4335]

The chorus was actually super well done. I wasn't getting that much AIC vibes that separated it from Soundgarden til the chorus. Loved it.

[@Vampiirike]

I can NOT get enough of these

[@paulwalton3391]

Man I miss the 90's great time ta be a metal fan AiC and Soundgarden were two of my fave grunge bands where I live they've closed all the best rock bars sad times!! Rip Layne and Chris\m/

[@jankapaa3074]

Despite all these hidden gems, it still sounds more Soundgardeny than Alice'y. Don't get me wrong: that's an awesome cover. It may be just another testament to Cornell's greatness that you can't rip him out of his own song :)

[@HewittH]

They should both be alive to enjoy the beauty and brilliance of this.

[@thechamp9696]

This is amazing. You absolutely nailed it. Crazy good.

[@Hungry_Tree_Ghost]

Loved that the guitar solo was recognizable. Awesome cover!

[@benjaminvoss7987]

The subtleties make me tear up almost they’re so good. Amazing job!

[@jaymat8602]

So Good! You did both soundgarden and AIC proud! Awesome harmonies n all! Awesome!!!

[@mr.cornflakes1410]

Very nice. The structure of the original song kind of makes this cover sound like something Jerry'd do for Boggy Depot.

[@laszloguraly8129]

Thanks Dude, brilliant performance, you made my day!

[@soulphoenix13]

Wow, you absolutely crushed this one! 🔥Amazing job harmonizing and capturing Jerry's and Layne's vocals. Everything was spot on. Had to listen to it twice for all the nuances.

[@berealsupportive2744]

Awesome! 😎👍

[@SpocksEvilKlone]

I can't stop listening to this cover. I hope you record more Alice in Chains style Soundgarden songs, and vice versa.

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

Brilliant my man!! Keep sharing your incredible talent with us all!

[@Vesper_Songs]

This is beyond awesome! You really kill it with these AIC mashups!!

[@tonyb300]

This is fantastic work! Thank you for putting in the time and talent to come up with these AIC covers!

[@into_the_void]

This gave me goosebumps... Jeez really well done

[@jamesbjerno2891]

Bravo, huge Alice in Chains fan and you totally got the feel down. Kickass song! Thanks for sharing man and keep em coming! The "show me your rooster" part was so true to AIC

[@TheStepmonkey]

This is so sick, u're a total master of ur art💗 This one sounded like it came from a combination of SAP and dirt 👌

[@jdlionsound]

Tom groove + chorus vox, harmonies + guitar tone = nailed it. Great stuff!

[@Igor-ug1uo]

I'm pretty sure Chris would enjoy this cover. I wish he was here.

[@Jakeserragarage]

This is badass man. You sound really natural and not forced. To me that’s worth listening to

[@xytrius8194]

Amazing work, blending two of my favorite bands perfectly. Bravo!

[@Grungehasrisen]

The voice effekt on the backing vocals, about 2:50 sounds very breaks my back, boggy depot

[@raveen2205]

This is exactly what the world needs right now. Thank you so much and please don't ever stop.

[@eldude-iv8dw]

Well damn…that’s impressive musically as well production wise. 🔥

[@addieseidel4271]

This is everything i’ve ever needed. Thank you so much for this!!

[@ajaynayakov]

That was very fresh and pretty epic. Thanks for your time and effort in this.

[@Striker9]

Man you really do an amazing job on all your videos!

[@gregglegend]

Outstanding. In alternate universe Cantrell did write this.

[@RamiroRoselli]

This masterpiece is probably one of your best. Thank you so much!

[@pat1475]

This is later AiC sounding where Jerry did more vocal and Layne did harmonies. Excellent man!!! AiC all the things!!!!

[@thatssoironic]

You should have 2 million + subscribers - the work you do is second to none

[@catarinafontouras]

That's so perfect, man.. The drums parts are just precise..

[@michaelgifford9867]

Amazing! You've managed to open up a whole new world of music! Thank you.

[@LeoOrnado]

YO THATS FAWWCKING BADASS!!! I could see Layne singing this, Jerry playing and everything, just missed a lil bit the low notes that Layne had in some parts of the song, more deep voice, but as the song is already in that way, that makes some sense in making a version of them in that way, anyway, amazing!

[@TurtleeyTY]

INCREDIBLE interpretation. I love the tremolo and other callbacks but it sounds very original, like a lost track from Jar of Flies