IS HE ONE OF THE BEST?!| FIRST TIME HEARING Soundgarden - Burden In My Hand REACTION

[@joshuadeshaies7266]

RIP CHRIS CORNELL YOUR ARE SO DEARLY MISSED!! what a great band here guys!!!

[@bobbater2373]

The day the music died…..

[@joshuadeshaies7266]

@@bobbater2373 yes I totally agree. Him and Layne Staley were the best singers in the 90's, IMO

[@JohnSmith-pp8rf]

No comparison. Chris Cornell is in a class of his own. My husband is 67 and still cries when we hears his cover of nothing compares to you. Love your channel! - Kristin

[@valerieparton4713]

Have you heard his version of Ave Maria?

[@chuckragsdale2904]

Since you mentioned "Outshined" I would strongly suggest two other tunes from that same amazing album(Bad Motorfinger). As a Christian I was a little scared of "Jesus Christ Pose" but after I studied the lyrics I realized that it was a strong statement against hypocrisy. Additionally, "Slaves and Bulldozers" is the one song that stretches CC's voice to the very limit!

[@JohnSmith-pp8rf]

@@valerieparton4713 No, but I’m going to go look for it right now! Thank you!

[@metaphoria3]

Nah he’s right there with Kurt n Layne rip all of em

[@csmccarthy123063]

"Fear is strong..........and love's for everyone but me" Alway hits me hard...

[@bribro6042]

I had the privilege of seeing Cornell live 5 times. The best! RIP legend.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i remember seeing you at all those shows.

[@bijous619]

Chris described what this song meant to him in an interview back in 2011: "That was a song that really came from the guitar itself. It was mostly like the guitar was dictating what the lyrics should be and creating a mental image. The mental image was this sort of destitute guy. I guess he'd lost his cool if you want to put it that way. He's sort of coming to grips with what had happened and not necessarily feeling particularly emotional about it either way. He's trying to figure out how he would stand up and put one foot in front of the other-or not-and the song never really resolves any of that. It's just that moment of somebody sitting in the dirt. I had more moments like that after that song was written than I ever had before it was, so it means a lot more to me now than it did then."

[@DMKali]

I heard Chris say in an interview once that he wanted to write a song like Neil Young's "Down by the River" after finding an old cassette tape. He was blown away by that song and was respectfully pissed he didn't write it, ha!

[@WristwatchAddiction]

Rip Chris Cornell, one of the best.

[@craigparker9744]

Rusty Cage is a banger by Soundgarden

[@kevinsacks3185]

As is the cover by Johnny Cash

[@vicprovost2561]

Killer cut!

[@catmanduu66]

Rusty Cage was the first Soundgarden song I ever heard. Years before I knew the band actually. It was on the soundtrack in the game Road Rash.

[@michaellynch9550]

I love rusty cage so much because it’s adrenaline fueled and it’s the intro song for road rash on the Sega Genesis

[@Gorre022]

One of the greatest riffs of all time and completely underrated 🤯💙

[@locorodman]

Some suggestions: Blow the Upside World, Hands All Over, Spoonman, 4th of July, Rusty Cage, Outshine, New Damage , The Day I tried to Live, list can go on there are many greats...

[@BryceTackes]

I honestly feel like people sleep on the album this song is from a lot of times, "Down On The Upside" is hands down my favorite album by Soundgarden, has a lot of tracks I just vibe with, "Pretty Noose", "Zero Chance", "Blow Up The Outside World", "Burden In My Hand", "Never The Machine Forever", "Tighter and Tighter", "Switch Opens", all Soundgarden classics to me

[@jarkkomakela7751]

Tighter and tighter is totally underappreciated. A great piece of music!

[@JKM395]

Man, I hate that we lost Chris. I loved everything that man ever recorded, and that is rare.

[@brewfront]

Effin finally. This is one of the greatest rock songs of all time.

[@mrrandywatson925]

If u can get Chris on the channel. Try and get Layne & Kurt too. That would be awesome 🫡👊

[@RabbiSteve1]

Yep. And as long as you’re at it, might as well go for Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Karen Carpenter also.

[@JaDav40]

He's on what the Commodores would call the Nightshift.

[@MaNIC805_]

FYI CHRIS IS RESTING IN PEACE

[@michaellynch9550]

@@JaDav40 lol. Good one.

[@gisbell1956]

Chris committed suicide in 2017. Death by hanging himself...

[@bryanstarke2931]

"The Day I Tried to Live" , do it 🔥

[@kylewallace474]

Yesssss!!!

[@nancysmith8626]

This one, yes!

[@arphod]

🎵 "I woke the same as any other day You know I SHOULD'VE STAYED IN BEHHHHHHHHHD!!!"

[@Know_Your_Enemy42]

Ok THIS is my all time favorite song and has been my ringtone for the last decade!!!

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Absolutely 🤘

[@rosewishes2232]

So cool! What part is your ringtone? Is it the whole song?

[@jeffk2526]

Have you heard Chris Cornell cover Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U? Absolutely stunning!!

[@RAIDERS77FYT]

He is... He's definitely " MY " favorite vocalist..RIP cuz no one sings like you anymore. CHRIS..rock in paradise brother we definitely miss you .🙏

[@keithkinkade4265]

Searching With My Good Eye Closed is a trippy wicked Badmotorfinger tune that is an absolute trip with headphones on!

[@kurtpflegl30]

Yes! One of my favorites

[@jessearmstead2237]

Chris Cornell was born with a special gift , we are fortunate to had him for even alittle while. Try “ Rusty Cage”.. rip Chris , you are missed 😢❤

[@wrutledge1]

My Wave is another good one I think they’d like too.🤘🏽

[@joecortes7142]

I live in Seattle and use to work at blockbuster. I kid you not Chris Cornell use to come in and rent movies. I worked the morning shift so he would come in and we would talk movies for 10 minutes

[@RaymondCarver-vy9uk]

I saw him in Dallas in 2015 when he played solo acoustic. Such an amazing show!!! Defintiely one of the best singers!! Wish he was still around!!

[@jacksonmyers3187]

The best voice of my generation, in my opinion.

[@rogueoverton]

I've listened to Chris Cornell non-stop for 20 years. I bought all his albums, saw him live many times, and considered his lyrics extensively. Not once have I asked myself what the burden in his hand was. This was my gateway song to Soundgarden and your thoughtful question makes it even better. Thank you for asking it and thank you for the video.

[@Fogmaster1990]

You guys are AMAZING! ❤️ Awesome channel!

[@mizzwinter28]

This is my fave song by Soundgarden. Im glad y'all finally got to hear it. ♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥

[@lavilygalaxy4541]

RIP to both men

[@sharkmedia5969]

Yes that would be quite a feat to get Chris Cornell on the channel!

[@ghostlee6434]

Yeah. When he said that I literally rolled my eyes..

[@valerieparton4713]

If only!

[@michaellynch9550]

My next question to Jay would be. Can you walk on water?

[@allenwhitmer8192]

Eh...if you mentioned that some rapper had died, I probably wouldn't realize it , either. I think Jay and Amber do pretty good with all the information they've taken in in a relatively short time

[@Coaler73]

I laughed harder than I should have hahahaha

[@vanessalucas4760]

Everything you guys were saying that you loved about this song is what makes it my favourite Soundgarden song of all time. Such a fun song to sing too because of all the emotion Cornell poured into the lyrics. Can't wait for the next one!

[@AXXXDEAN]

My fave grunge singers are Chris and Eddie Vedder.... Next has to be Cochise - Audioslave... you will love it.. Listen for the epic scream after the bridge... The video is absolutely amazing as well

[@Kentama]

Rob grooving to the campy 90s tune, combined with Amber's recognition of the heavy lyrics, is an encapsulation of everything I love about this song.

[@meganyounger4842]

I fell in love with Soundgarden in 1989! I saw them 4x and Chris solo 3x. I saw their second to last show in KC before he died. The show was absolutely amazing and they sounded perfect ❤. I just recently re-read "Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell" last month. It's got SO much Seattle music history as well as the meaning of a lot of his songs. Your library probably has the book if you are interested. ETA- If you are looking for a completely different sound from him, check out his solo song "Scream" from 2009. Heartbreaking.

[@lavilygalaxy4541]

I saw him once in KC

[@KSDVLmom]

You described the way we used to listen to Soundgarden!! First time i heard someone say that's the way they feel listening. We would blast their music at the river drinking a beer, camping at the campfire. Ugh good days

[@vaughnweber0929]

Blow Up The Outside World. Great Soundgarden song.

[@timjones4626]

Same album, Blow Up the Outside World is a great song!!

[@stevehand4253]

Oh hell yeah this is my favorite Sound Garden song 👍

[@melissaford717]

RIP Chris Cornell!! I got to see these guys twice, and they were great live. He had a great voice and a beautiful face to match.

[@kathrinepearson7528]

My favorite Soundgarden song.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

The late 90's was a crazy 5 years and Soundgarden breaking up ( thankfully, it was just a small 12 year break,lol) it wrecked me. RIP ,Chris, you are missed.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Soundgarden - "Room A Thousand Years Wide" 🔥🔥 🤘🤘

[@skerr808]

I definitely recommend checking out "Rusty Cage" and "Spoonman" by Soundgarden. Those are two of my favorites.

[@chuckragsdale2904]

Since you liked "Outshined" "Rusty Cage", "Jesus Christ Pose" and "Slaves and Bulldozers" are all great , with the last being the best showcase for his voice.

[@zoelo8149]

Yes, I wish they would react to Slaves and Bulldozers. One of my absolute favourites. Not just because of his vocal skills, he was also a lyrical genius.

[@davidreyna7712]

Love this song. Can't believe we're getting close to 30 years when this came out.

[@feliperomero8438]

Best rock singer of all time, for me

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

A staggering voice! And he respected it too, because he took voice lessons. After he passed, there was an interview with his vocal teacher who said he’s taught a few rockers, but Chris had the best voice he ever worked with. Not hard to believe. I saw him do an all acoustic concert of what seemed like all his music. I swear it lasted 3 1/2 to 4 hours. It took me about a year to listen to his songs again because of how much his death affected me

[@SinCityVillain]

What an amazing voice and tremendous loss! All-time great singer. So dearly missed. As i sit and listen to him sing, it makes me emotional, and I realize what we've ALL lost when he passed. Almost in the same way I feel about Freddy and Bon. He's just that great.

[@Barnes466]

A really great underrated song he did was, "Nearly Forgot my broken heart", great song and video. Cheers from Canada!

[@Shredward-dl2gp]

This whole album was awesome and worthy of listening to

[@77tml]

Forlorn is the word that comes to mind when I hear his voice.

[@pmv1969]

Not sure if you have done Cochise by Audioslave? Great song to show how good Chris is!

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Chris was the total package. Voice, looks, songwriting. There's an old interview article floating around where the writer describes Chris as god made the penultimate rock star in CC.

[@antonytheolddog8626]

He is the best... I miss Chris so much . My favourite singer , my favourite band. In the words of jack black. Chris had a voice that could open different dimensions. Rip Chris...

[@bweewiggy5829]

Amber! Jay. Keep making hundreds of thousands happy!

[@sebastianschilling7337]

My definite favorite from Soundgarden… I think this song portrays perfectly everything this band was about: An incredible voice, deep and meaningful lyrics, low and heavy yet melodic guitars, and the bass and drums setting very original rhythms. Thanks guys so much for doing this one! You made my day!

[@cyntheazeni3421]

Chris will always be one of my all time favorite vocalists.

[@laurajaramillo5179]

Hi you all what an amazing voice

[@albertopard3061]

For me he is probably the number one voice in Rock history

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Same

[@wendymessina4462]

Love him great song choice

[@christianman73]

I was surprised by Jay's mention of wanting to get Chris Cornell on the channel. You won't be getting Chris on the channel, at least not as a guest whom you can interview. He died seven years ago.

[@marklynn3953]

Terrible day in music history.

[@christianman73]

@@marklynn3953 I agree 100%. He was one of the greatest rock voices, period.

[@vicprovost2561]

Great song, they were a thing when the Seattle Scene was truly a force of nature 30+ years ago. Awesome both in studio and live, for another classic banger, do Rusty Cage, they kill it once again. RIP Chris, your music lives on. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥

[@hellokimmy68]

Oy, I hadn't heard this song in years - long before he passed away. The lyric "Kill your health and kill yourself and kill everything you love" hits a lot different now, knowing the way he died. Man.

[@BradLeroy]

Same here been awhile since I’ve heard this and that verse really stood out too when I heard it. I’m sure you heard his song Just Like Suicide too. I grew up as a teenager in the 90’s listening to Soundgarden and always loved their music. Cornell was amazingly talented. I loved Temple of the Dog, Audioslave and his solo albums too.

[@mizzwinter28]

My favorite from SoundGarden 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@hellokimmy68]

@@BradLeroy I was in college, early 20s when grunge burst on the scene. I was more of a Nirvana and AIC girl, but I did like some of Soundgarden's music. I don't think I've ever heard "Just Like Suicide", but need to listen to it now.

[@SRGots]

So does Pretty Noose. I have a hard time listening to it now.

[@BradLeroy]

@@hellokimmy68 I saw AIC on their Dirt tour, it was amazing. I saw Soundgarden at Lalapalooza 97 I believe. Metallica’s headlined, Soundgarden co-headlined and Rancid was there too. Three bands I absolutely love. The show was awesome!

[@lynn967]

Chris has so much great music, having been in three bands as far as I know and his solo work, its just amazing. Chris Cornell touches me deeply with his music and will always be my all time favorite musician. R.I.P SWEET MUSIC MAN.

[@Royalstar1964]

Favorite Soundgarden song of mine! Always wondered about the meaning and thought it told the story of drug abuse but Kim Thayil said it was a the modern day version of Jimmi Hendrix's "Hey Joe". Just killing your girlfriend. many great songs on this album, check out "Blow Up The Outside World.

[@agneskurzaj]

Here's the thing. I am a Grandma who is a trained guitarist. Sound Garden brought me back to the 60 s and 70 s. He is actually what you said. The guitar sound is a track I can get behind. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@patman2986]

Wow finally listening to my favorite Soundgarden song!!!

[@davidc2882]

And there's my favorite SG song.

[@roadkill7314]

For me, top 2 grunge is Chris and Layne.

[@shanepn]

Nirvana About a Girl is a banger

[@SoloArt8250]

Matt Cameron on drums 🥁💯🔥

[@zooyawk4526]

Chris, had one of the GREATEST rock & roll voices, EVER!

[@chrisnoah7868]

I saw him live in Louisville Ky in 2017. It was FIRE and he sounded as good live. RIP young man

[@tago69mago671]

Good luck getting Chris on the show. Doh!

[@tbone2071]

Slaves and Bulldozers! It's heavy and he shows off his voice big time

[@xJRx77]

His passing was one of the big 5 for me in my lifetime.... and I'm 65. He was such a great talent.

[@justaguy1109]

She dances like we did in the early 90s at grunge concerts. It's the music.

[@Lex-jj6pw]

Chris Cornell was one of a kind. That said, it's sad that when listening to those songs one only focuses on the voice (and lyrics). This song, for instance, has just an insane bass. It's completely unusual and incredibly innovative. But no one pays attention because people always focus on the singer. The comments here prove that. True, Cornell is killing this one but there is so much more to it. And it's usually the case in so many instances. Drums and bass are often overlooked, even when they are just out of this world. Now, play that song back one more time and focus on that insane bass and see how you didn't expect it to be so vital for that song to be so good and groovy ;-)

[@leyvajoe]

One of the best and truly missed.

[@davidpierce4387]

Down on the upside was a great album. There is also “blow up the outside world” and “pretty noose” on it. Rusty cage is an older one that kicks ass!

[@DMKali]

“Tighter & Tighter” off this album is a VIBE! It’s their best song that nobody talks about.

[@xiropigado]

Grunge produced some of the best music and some of the best vocalists ever.. Besides Chris, we also had Eddie, Layne, Scott and Kurt wasn't no slouch either.

[@Carmine_Gallo]

Top 5 Grunge Singers: 1. Layne Staley RIP 2. Chris Cornell RIP 3. Scott Weiland RIP 4. Eddie Vedder 5. Kurt Cobain RIP

[@TheVenge]

Jay and Amber -- Spoonman needs to be your next Soundgarden song. Can't believe you haven't gotten that one out yet!

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

Def

[@paulschirf9259]

That voice was magical.

[@Sleepeaze]

I love his solo take of Nothing Compares to You. Also I think it was his daughter that did a cover singing along with him after he passed.

[@scottzappa9314]

This is my fav. of the grunge bands and fav. singer, although I like them all. The "Burden in my Hand" is life.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Great band and yes, one of the best voices in rock. The 90's made some incredible music and this band was one of those that defined the era. The song is about him shooting his wife and the burden in his hand is his guilty conscience.

[@chrism70kc]

I would love to hear you do a review of Soundgarden's "Black Rain" - one of Cornell's best vocal peformances.

[@Oddworld2024]

These guys were amazing live to. They knew how to hype the crowd to. Seen them in Toronto. At a huge band festival. This song brings back memories with friends in early high school days. Wow. Thanks for reacting and to the one who recommended it. It’s been a wile since I heard this.

[@garywheeler9855]

A great reaction , as usual, he does indeed have a beautifully unique voice. I would like to suggest a SF band from the late 1960s. I’m amazed they haven’t been suggested more. QMS-Quicksilver Messenger Service was part of the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 and was popular at least until the mid to late 1970s. IMHO their best song is “Fresh Air “. They also had hits with Dino’s Song, Who Do You Love and Mona. I think you will like their vibe.

[@jasonknotts5001]

Ahhh. Finally someone reacts to my favorite Soundgarden song!

[@veeyazzie3957]

That's awesome, was practicing this song on my guitar 🎸 earlier tonight. The opening guitar strumming is unique and fun to play when you get use to the chords. Chris was definitely an inspiration to me growing up because of his grand voice & guitar playing. It's not easy playing & singing. Love this music video also. Fortunate to have seen Chris perform live during his acoustic performance tour during 2013 & 2015. Was recently his birthday on July 20th. He also uses the same guitar tuning for a song called "Head Down" from the "Superunknown" album, definitely recommend that song 👌🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@scottboswell6406]

This is one of the most Led Zepplin influenced songs from the grunge era! That first part musically always reminds me of "Over The Hills and Far Away". Lyrically, it's all grunge, dark and grimey! For another side of Chris Cornell that just might bring you to tears, Listen to "Seasons" from the Singles and Man of Steel soundtracks!!

[@northernpiper478]

Chris was amazing, speaking of great 90’s vocals - please hit some more Pearl Jam!

[@kevinice2841]

Such an underrated album. Great stuff.

[@goosefarm3602]

90s were awesome

[@YesserSirMrSir]

I’m really glad I found this channel. Grunge is favorite genre of music and I’m sad I wasn’t old enough to actually experience it. Kurt is my favorite songwriter and Nirvana is my favorite band, but as far as fire vocals go, Christ Cornell and Layne Staley are on another level. 3 Rock Gods we lost way too soon

[@sjoekiloeki]

Chris Cornell was such a great singer, incredible voice, such a big loss for everyone who loved him. RIP.

[@DannyBedo]

The burden is the idea of being alive. The weight of depression is the end of Chris, Chester, and Kurt. This is not contained by time, most artist that you feel suffering from share the same fate generationally, Mac Mill and Juice World to name a slivered few

[@theresaneeds4514]

The BEST, enough said. 😊

[@robertschiavone5159]

Check out on the same album blow up the outside world

[@tinyplasticgraves]

Next for Soundgarden, do Fell On Black Days. A good combination of his lower and upper range. Moody and atmospheric as all get out.

[@davescheerder2303]

I think the whole "Down On The Upside" album is underrated. Obviously so very hard to top or even approach the level of something as monumental as "Superunknown" but there are a lot of seriously good tracks on it - this one you did today of course a prime example. You need to try out SASS JORDAN on one of your Female Fridays! "High Road Easy" or "Ugly" - you will love her vocals!

[@dianesafer3047]

What a voice so sad he is no longer with us. RIP Chris