Norah Jones - Black Hole Sun (Detroit Fox Theatre 5.23.17)

[@Butterfliesandzebras]

This isn't just a cover. This is therapy

[@stephentyler4352]

I second that point of view. lol.

[@davidforshaw4810]

Too Right! 👍👍

[@fishman-tr9im]

Perfect comment, yes - it is therapy

[@forest487]

No it’s not, go get therapy if you are able

[@richardyoung7415]

Therapy for the SOUL, at some time we all need some Therapy. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIENDS. 🙏 😎✌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦

[@MrHabitat009]

Can we just take a second to quietly thank every musician that pours their heart into a song.

[@richardgrowth550]

Their*

[@AdamSandaver]

she does it every single time

[@Vast0ne]

Every day

[@Larstig81]

Yeah sure. Give me 2 seconds.

[@Bowlplays2]

Here here

[@moxy82]

"No one sings like you anymore" Gets me every time.

[@godessesque]

SAME

[@ignaciodimaio4016]

Never better said. I think the same

[@ska4dragons]

My appreciation for covers of this song weighs almost entirely on how those 6 words are performed.

[@ignaciodimaio4016]

@@ska4dragons you could be right. It's music, it's subjective like so many things in the live.

[@godessesque]

saaaame@@ska4dragons

[@zenmaestro04]

As a huge Norah AND Chris fan I can't believe this is my first time watching this. Absolutely mesmerizing

[@FoxRogers]

Same here friend 💗

[@dirkoechsle66]

Jap me too

[@carmen5984]

Same it’s amazing

[@HuxleyCrimson]

Same ❤ Oh My. It’s like champagne meets caviar. Such a delightful experience. Norah’s voice is drilled in my musical memory and so is that tune with Chris’ voice. I did not know cognitive dissonance could feel so pleasant.

[@ericafterdark]

It is. I can't stop watching this.

[@heatherangel7935]

I just found this tonight and watched it ten times. Then I wiped the tears. Hauntingly beautiful, and a lovely tribute. We miss you Chris.

[@Igneous_Tone_Generator]

Im just finding it tonight. Woah

[@Jamie_5150]

Best cover I’ve heard.

[@tatianakepos7377]

🖤🖤🖤

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Welcome to the club. :)

[@susanjay5507]

Heather Angel I’ve been listening to this since Chris passed, I still cry!!!

[@chrisnurse6430]

It’s not just Nora’s voice, but a beautifully sculpted musical piano interpretation - brings a deep deep melancholy

[@joeschmoe6516]

Right? Some of those chords she swapped out struck deep inside.

[@darylchambers5945]

Great songs still sound great however they`re played.

[@jackarmstrong1838]

ONe of the greatest pianist singer songwriters of ours or any generation. She is truly from the "less is more" camp, and her talent dwarfs most of her contemporaries.

[@rodneyhendrix2450]

She’s a trained jazz musician and singer. Very likely she knew the basic chord structure and lyrics, and just improvised this on the spot. Maybe did a couple rough takes during soundcheck. When you play jazz at this level it’s very easy to improvise something that sounds perfect and sculpted to the layman’s ears, she’s that good, seriously

[@leslierobertson612]

Yes and emotion

[@jasonp3933]

5 days after his passing, and Norah puts this out there to the world... that blows my mind. Some people were put on this earth to do certain things, and I am grateful that Norah knew she was put here to make music. An absolutely beautiful talent. I don't think a better cover of this song exists.

[@jasbeav]

Agreed. She’s from a massively talented musical family, so it was fate

[@frankvarnjr9487]

Amen

[@Requiemslove]

@@jasbeav That's a misconception. Norah was estranged from one half of her extended family until she was 18, and didn't properly reconnect with them until she was already a world sensation who'd sold upwards of 30 million records. [at that point] The Indian half of her origins has little to NO impact on Norah's ability. It's actually a huge show of disrespect to Sue Jones, Norah's mother, who helped nurture and encourage the obvious talent Norah clearly has always had within her. Sue's music collection, what she did for a living, and the sorts of people Norah typically would have been able to meet, on account of her mother being a concert organiser, as well as Sue supporting her daughter's piano lessons and encouraging her to hone her singing at church choir [Which Jones did for nigh on a decade FTR] and other avenues, which helped shape what was to come. Her father by contrast, was a sitar maestro and one of India's biggest musical exports for sure, but no singer, and no disrespect to her half sister, Anouska, but she can't SING like Norah can sing. Not even close, and she's definitely aware of that and knows her older half sister has a gift there which she doesn't quite match. [We can interpret this via the two collaborations the half sisters have done, where Anouska quite naturally cedes vocal responsibilities to Norah, mostly backing up what her half sister does]

[@eliasbarnes4079]

@@Requiemslove YOU are MISCONCEPTION

[@Requiemslove]

@@eliasbarnes4079 Alright... [Whistles, and walks off into the sunset]

[@sixstringjc]

Beautiful! It's 2024 and I'm here for this. RIP Chris ~ miss you dearly

[@user-ny6mq7oo7o]

I'm not familiar with her, but I appreciate this. Beautiful.

[@apollobro91_2]

I remember when I first heard about Chris Cornell passing away... I had just returned from a deployment in April and I was pretty messed up emotionally. Then I came across this tribute from Norah and the tears wouldn't stop flowing.

[@sixstringjc]

@@apollobro91_2 Thank you for defending our Freedom, Constitution and your service. God bless. For me, Chris' passing hit harder than most other musicians - I can honestly say I cried.

[@viadharmawheel]

@@apollobro91_2 Chris was a poet...

[@victoriasutton8340]

Never knew that this existed. I wanted a song for today's eclipse. Marvellous

[@johnkess2174]

Nora happened to be playing the Fox Theater in Detroit about a week after Chris Cornell gave his last performance on the same stage, and she performed this song in his honor. A hauntingly beautiful tribute.

[@brianmiller1077]

I knew the last show was in Detroit, but I was wondering if this was the same theater. Thanks for posting.

[@bradleyferrier5118]

Wow. Absolutely agree with your last sentence.

[@howardguss799]

Actually this was the next night after Cornell played the same theater. Less than 24 hours later.

[@johnkess2174]

Actually Cornell played there on May 17 and Norah Jones was there on May 23.

[@murphybnn-ninja1808]

Weird timing with this and Chester’s Soundgarden tribute too. Something serious is probably taking place in the shadows.

[@boarini2003]

This leaves you stunned, numb. The re-harmonization she did, the push-pull rhythm, dark, hopeful, so sad. Norah is supremely talented.

[@imenezes357]

No one sings like you anymore. Thank you, Miss Jones. God bless you.

[@ScotiaRef]

Igor Menezes j

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Agree! ...This is so beautiful!

[@Armjmi]

I agree with you beautiful this made tear up RIP Chris Cornell.

[@nickyblueeyes1122]

That's the best line of the song brother! Good form sir.

[@daystarcreations]

She's got nothing on Chris..

[@michaelwarholak6241]

I never really gave Norah Jones much thought. I never hated her, just thought she was “meh” as an artist. But after she did this, I got it. Chills in my spine, weak in the knees, and goosebumps covering everywhere. Truly an incredible cover. So much beauty and sadness, and passion in this. I had the honor of meeting Mr. Cornell once. Truly one of the most real people I have ever met. I know he would have loved this cover. Thank you Norah.

[@stevelyon7678]

Listen to the first, eponymous The Little Willie's album. That's when I fell in love with Norah. It's a great listen.

[@tracyholt1963]

Once you really listen to Norah, you can never stop!!

[@Requiemslove]

@@tracyholt1963 THIS. Yes, she's great as a background setting or something to fall asleep to. But she REALLY shines when you pay attention to her. She sings with quiet infection and emotion that too few others can even begin to emulate never mind replicate. Even though she sings those 6 words in tribute to Chris Cornell as much as the literal meaning of said words, the fact is where Norah's concerned... no one sing's like HER anymore. I could probably go on about this for hours and hours, but I'll endeavour to control myself.

[@cecilsun3679]

@@RequiemsloveI am huge Norah Jones fan since I was a teenager…at the end of the day, I found out whether you feel the emotions behind the song really comes down to whether you can relate the song to yourself. Therefore, every NJones’s fan have his or her unique experience of relating to the artist

[@tyronetownsend5024]

I was there with my Wife and it was such an exhilarating concert performance. What a Tribute she did to honor and memorialize Chris Cornell who had just passed away a few days before. Nora Jones is classic and classy. So glad I made the trip from Jacksonville, Florida to see her for my first time. Thank You Nora Jones !!

[@brentberryman7466]

I live in Jacksonville! im so happy you got to experience that!

[@brentberryman7466]

I got to see soundgarden in jax it was amazing

[@staciegreen315]

I live a few hours from Jacksonville... Cocoa Beach to be exact. I'm jealous you had the opportunity to experience that. She sounds amazing!!!!

[@davecarroll1683]

Classic and classy. You’re a person of utmost tastes, my man. I have chills all over from this. Wow isn’t a strong enough word for my feels right now. This is beautiful.

[@troylemaster6523]

I envy you, this is AMAZING!

[@kennelson7559]

The amount of tributes coming from artists of all genres really shows how monumental Chris's influence was. Heaven send hell away, no one sings like you anymore. R.i.p Mr Cornell

[@adavis74]

Not sure I will ever understand or get over Chris' death. Everyday I think, if security had opened the door. If the bodyguard had forced his way through, maybe Chris could have been rescued in time. If, if, if,

[@corpsebrideemilie69]

Ken Nelson 😟😟😟😢

[@jodierossi8587]

Agi -- I don't believe the so-called story of his death -- to.o many unanswered questions and contradiction ssurrounding it. Sure, I believe he passed on but not the way the media is telling -- his wife even has been questioning it...

[@neilwaight1105]

Jodie Rossi I totally agree. to many unanswered questions. all most like a true cover up. just seems fishy to me. head trama and 9 broken ribs. were figure prints taken? there were 5 needle marks, from ems? and I'm sorry but he was a tall guy to pull off hanging from a shower spout, seems a little unfeasible to me. either way he's gone. may you rest in piece Chris your songs will always live on. no matter what really happened

[@brunawanna6486]

Ken Nelson you're so right

[@finchcarvingadiamond]

One of the best musical tributes ever. Unexpected, unique, creative, respectful, haunting, personal, dark, gentile..

[@michaelmcbride9831]

RIP Chris

[@oliveoil4380]

No dude, not “gentile.” Gentle?

[@ulrichschwarz110]

Thats why we need youtube. To capture special moments and make them available for a billion occasions. What a beautiful song, what a beautiful cover .

[@joshuapayne8811]

Listen to how quiet it is at 4:55. In a crowded theatre full of people. This is pure awe and respect from the audience.

[@colin-nekritz]

I'd friends at the concert he said to those who appreciated Chris for all he was and all we lost and even some just moved by the song there was a lot of cutting onions in the place, if you could amplify the quiet you'd probably have heard some quiet sniffles and sobbing. Tragic loss, beautiful tribute.

[@TheJudgementofDog]

I thought I had no more tears left I thought I had put this to bed Norah Jones has proven me wrong with this beautiful rendition of Black Hole Sun. Thank you Norah.

[@TaxPayingContributor]

My dogs are sittin with me enjoying this in the rain. The tears I shed freely are without restraint.

[@Jay_.Nixx.]

I still listen to this everyday, every night as I fall asleep.

[@darkprose]

Hear, hear, surreality. Hear _fucking_ hear.

[@nyyankeeslady]

OMG YES!! My heart can't handle it, but I listen anyway. This IS the only suitable cover.

[@ColinNekritz]

surreality me too. First time I stumbled upon this I wept from the chorus on for probably 10-15 minutes and I’m not a fan of her music, but this is beyond brilliant, the best cover of this song or Cornell. She captured Chris and his tortured soul here, in a song that was his heart on his sleeve. I could not love this version more, huge kudos to Norah Jones.

[@kristyt9493]

I was at the concert. So glad to see this video. It caught everyone off guard, but everyone seemed to be grateful. Beautiful arrangement, beautiful tribute. Thank you Norah.

[@HellonWheels777]

I've been looking into his death, there's a lot to be suspicious.

[@dustinolson5731]

suspicious? It was pretty apparent that he was on something during his last show. After the show he went back out on stage by himself and played his guitar for over an hour. Security was getting frustrated because they wanted to go home.. he knew it was his last night. Very sad

[@HellonWheels777]

dustin olson I know, but there's something else... want some ressive for research?

[@dougestarr]

How do you know of this?I see no mention of Cornell returnng to the stage after the Soundgarden set anywhere online.If so it would cut the time of his leaving stage and dying by about 2 thirds further adding to the mystery of his death exponentially.We also must consider the time frame involved during the chat with his wife on the phone.

[@dustinolson5731]

The daughter of one of the security guards made a huge post on twitter and Facebook the next morning. It was shared thousands of times.

[@Fancy_PotHead]

I've listen to this about 30 times and it's still being in my recommended feed. KZbin finally doing something cool for once.

[@tforal]

I don't know how people can say she sucked the power out of this song. She placed the power elsewhere.. I could feel her suffering and mourn over a fellow artist. I can't believe it already has been so long ago. This is a wonderful tribute. R.I.P. Chris Cornell, the world lost one of the most talented musicians.

[@riffraff6578]

Never heard anyone say that personally, but not surprised. There are people that hear music, and there are people that experience music.

[@KR8TZ]

Good point.

[@JazzFlop212]

No one has said that on here or in real life, so dont make up stuff for likes. This song has too much quality for that kind of pandering

[@kathleengleason9805]

Let suckers criticize she is so open n gorgeous in this amazing how heartache is universal

[@MrWilander88]

saintsteffie she actually voiced out his song as it would be from his heart.

[@anthonycoca2202]

I’ve always loved this song, but this rendition was simply divine.

[@adrame6258]

It's really one of the most emotional and expressive musical performances of the past 20 years.

[@AshVsDarko]

I cannot express how utterly out of this world this is. I just stumbled across it and the world stopped for 8mins. Truly genius cover, truly beautiful. Thank you Norah Jones x

[@JBittermusic]

She played for him, she was performing in the same stage where he gave his Las lt performance a week before 😞

[@paulegerton1583]

Heartbreakingly beautiful Nora, possibly the best tribute I have watched so far.

[@randycox132]

awesome!

[@DavidBranco75]

Thank you, Miss Jones. A soulful tribute from one true artist to another. My dear Chris, I am still lost behind the words I will never find. RIP. Blessings from Lisbon, Portugal.

[@monikajohnson6518]

Beautiful version

[@FacheChanteDeux]

DavidBranco75 This one made me cry, really cutting and intimate. ♥♥♥Chris

[@BCaldwell]

FacheChanteDeux Me too Dave. Right in front of my kids and stuff. Extremely touching indeed.

[@riss0is]

From Braga too. Portugal está com o Cornell!

[@Meeckle]

E Escócia também

[@eltondroid]

The way she plays the conflicting chords is hauntingly entrancing. Mesmerizing performance.

[@scottbytheway2781]

I cannot believe how much of a tribute this is from Norah a great artist in her own right. I miss Chris but thank you Norah for alleviating some of the pain.

[@sloughrunner2]

For a brief moment I felt Chris's pain translated through Nora's rendition. Beautiful and sad at the same time. Never discount someones depression, their pain is real.

[@mave143]

As a person that suffers from clinical depression and fights constantly to keep going, I thank you from my heart for your comment.

[@charlescastro8889]

@@mave143 thans. You. Are ve Much

[@stephenloflin9984]

I have always felt a sense that I don't belong. I am a reasonably successful 40 y/old and there is still that little thing inside my brain that says "something isn't right". I hate that my parents implanted this in me but at the same time I am grateful that I am self-aware. I deal with depression every day. I self medicate. It isn't a path I can continue forever but for now I am maintaining.

[@chuckzimmerman3711]

@@stephenloflin9984 high Stephen, my name is chuck I suffer also and self medicate I hope you read this wanted to let you know your not alone..I hope you find some peace..chuck

[@stephenloflin9984]

I find peace, Chuck, I also have that nagging feeling that not only I don't belong, but would rather not belong. I am becoming a calming influence to people around me and I've found I have a wealth of knowledge to share. I'm gonna be alright, brother, but my brain chemistry right now is a case study in and of itself, lol. Thank you, Chuck.

[@carlosconesa]

This is one of the best things in the history of KZbin.

[@brianbishoff194]

No doubt. it always makes my eyes leak.

[@OJC78]

Absolutamente. Una verdadera joya.

[@charlesdeason1646]

Abso-fucken-lutely

[@jayanthkumar7964]

No doubt

[@donaldarrabito6899]

For Nora to compose this within' five days of Chris's passing it's just beyond amazing. Such a soulful tribute, hard to listen to without tearing up. RIP CC

[@allistercarlos1646]

I sometimes put this song on when I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep because of my anxiety. It lulls me back to sleep every time. This tribute by Norah is beautiful.

[@vaylx2253]

We’re all in this together my friend ❤

[@hexistenz]

That sounds like a great idea! I think I’ll do that the next few nights, thanks so much for the inspiration 🙏

[@paradoxward2533]

Wow. Remarkable. Devastating. Thank you so much Ms. Jones for that incredible tribute to the marvelous Chris Cornell. And for reminding me of the only thing that has made this life truly precious to me........, Music.

[@chrisellis1089]

The best and most outstanding tribute to Chris Cornell so far . .

[@paulgold7405]

Chris cornell

[@smokejc]

well said, Paul.

[@pedropereiraneto]

chris wrote once, on a lyric: "i'm a searchlight soul, they say, but i can't see it in the night". may your memory outlast your wounds.

[@johnbrenton6972]

fell on black days

[@vickijones9081]

Pedro Pereira Neto b I 9

[@D3_Otto]

Even after listening to it at least 50 times in the last 5 years, I still get a cold shiver down my spine... What a masterpiece!

[@JonJon-pj9ly]

A true and beautiful tribute to the real Dark Knight, who finally retired after saving many lives (including mine). Thank you. RIP

[@WattedoeninberlijnNl030]

Your comment is very much on point and touched my heart. Bless you.

[@schwarzergraphics8434]

mine too .

[@tishya714]

This comment is true for so many including me

[@jennifertingle8546]

Omg, thank you for this.

[@toddtrimble2555]

This is just fantastic. No big power chords, just getting right down to the achy blues, and with such tenderness and nuance. A real tribute.

[@klkeesutube]

nuance is her greatness

[@SPLEclipse]

Those minor 2nd dissonant notes at the end really drive the point home. Amazing use of composition to represent reality. Can't say enough about how good this is!

[@soiledfool8131]

100% agree. She played this to perfection.

[@MattHayashi]

well stated

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

His loss was truly felt by nearly all musicians regardless of genre. He touched everyone who ever heard him.

[@a.j.jermaine1870]

Miss Jones, speaking as someone who wouldn't call your music his cup of tea, I have to say that this was a beautiful and tasteful tribute. Something about the haunting quality of your version allowed me to finally emote a bit. Thank you. Please never take this video down. I will be revisiting it for years to come.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

You can download it via online websites.

[@johnkendall6558]

AJ. I agree never been a fan but this was good - you should check out her and Willie. singing cryin time unreal

[@Texturas75]

You expressed exactly what I feel. Not familiar with her music at all, but she did an amazing tribute!

[@Joleencray]

Nora Jones could have been his all-time favorite, for all we know. Just sayin'.

[@richardkenna149]

Joleen Ray.. AJ was saying that Norah was not HIS (AJ's) cup of tea..not Chris Cornell's..

[@beyondnback82]

This is such an extraordinary recording of a great cover of a great song. She strips the song down to its most structural elements to pull out the true emotion of the song, then releases it in her own style. Chris Cornell himself from the beyond probably hears this version and is blown away that he created this. I've seen this version 100 times now and I'm never not blown away by it.

[@suziemcdonald9590]

She made me cry with her tribute to Chris Cornell, I love her heartfelt rendition. Thank you Norah Jones.

[@suziemcdonald9590]

Happy Birthday today, Jul 20th, Chris Cornell, very saddened to hear about Chris Cornell's friend Chester of Linkin Park. What is going on!? May they RIP :'(

[@harpiyon]

I was always a Grunge fan. Listened to them all, Nirvana, Hole, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots & many more. I was not so much of a Norah Jones fan, though I know she's good. Just not my fav genre. But... HOLY CRAP!!! This is so good! Gives the song a new dimension. It makes me cry for Chris. I think he would have loved it. Great, great cover. Thank you

[@danacoleman4007]

He definitely would have loved it!

[@Meterman13]

You have Great taste in all the bands mentioned!!!

[@michaelfisher9671]

She holds the tension in this like a taut cable. It's amazing craft.

[@theduckfromthejoke152]

This

[@MatthewFrazierr]

I'm so sick of whoever is cutting onions 😭🤧

[@adithirao1611]

If I thought​ I couldn't miss Cornell more than I already do, this song proved me wrong... My heartbreak has reached another level entirely.

[@whatalifewhataprice5261]

Just found this and was completely blown away. Hauntingly beautiful. In my mind I could hear Chris’s voice singing along and it was devastating and beautiful at the same time. RIP CC.

[@ericam1255]

I've loved this song for it's words, its meaning, its essence for decades. Which is why I adore this rendition. Distilled into its purest most truthful form. The words are timeless in their despair. RIP Chris. We saw you. ❤ We lived it with you. ❤

[@fr8kar]

Those arpeggios at the end haunt me with their dissonance. It's evocative of Chris' voice and expressiveness. Norah Jones gets it right in so many ways.

[@lisafranklinthompson3760]

beauty honoring beauty

[@exionem]

Those arpeggios!

[@lexiautoparts]

Da fuq

[@Pythagoras8880]

KInd of helps me understand why this was always my favorite song to come out of the whole "grunge" era, even with the weird modulated guitar effects on the verses. The video still cracks me up, what a freaking masterpiece.

[@Jizzlobber91]

Wonderful Norah, thank you for this touching tribute. Goodbye Chris, you will be sorely missed.

[@jboao]

i love how even at a Norah concert, people know the song. soundgarden will always be legendary, as will Chris. RIP. just goes to show our musical tastes can vary greatly, i know mine does. i can relax to Norah, then ten minutes later blast some soundgarden 💛

[@felphero]

Wow, my mom would never shut up about how she loved Norah Jones and bla bla bla...well, now I love Norah Jones and I won't shut up about it

[@johnbifulco707]

You have a very cool mom. Norah is awesome.

[@zisw.9133]

True

[@patrickchanningii366]

Like me, you have a Mom that loves you.

[@immanuelangoluan4457]

The most boring singer ever ...NJ

[@film50565]

Norah Jones has always been tops but this is exceptionally beautiful.

[@mnomadvfx]

There's definitely genuine feeling in it, as perfect as the delivery is the emotion feels very raw indeed and that adds to it.

[@chrishughes4943]

You broke my heart with this rendition, Norah.. I thank you and I miss Chris so much.

[@anonemouse3768]

Awesome rendition, awesome song, awesome performance. It brought me to tears.

[@ferndawg1111]

This is why I love you, Norah.

[@crazydiamond4565]

Ditto........

[@ChicagoHOG27]

Named my daughter after her...

[@mikeoloughlin7217]

Now as I listen to this with tears my eyes I can finally and fully say: Goodbye Chris. I miss you already and wish I could tell you thank you. Instead, I'll say it to Norah. So thank you Norah for the peace this brings. Like so much of the other sounds you have given us...you got this one perfect.

[@RyanMarchand]

This is how I feel Jazz should be... Its free form, spontaneous and beautiful with not one shred of self-indulgence. Just pure artistic interpretation in the moment. Bravo!

[@wonderwalledit]

I'm getting chills. So beautiful and amazingly done.

[@01frugalbassist85]

Lord, help me. I am hypnotized by the mesmerizing voice of Norah Jones and her witty interpretations. She dissected Chris Cornell's Grunge "anthem" and arranged a blissful harmony with the keys.... I was in Love with her vocals for years, but this was a masterpiece! Thank you Norah...

[@redyredred6487]

The most beautiful Chris Cornell / Soundgarden tribute I've heard / seen to date. Loved it!

[@Shelbymaldita]

Grew up with grunge music watching MTV in the 90s since I was in Manila. Goodbye Chris I felt like part of my youth died. Thank you for the beautiful voice you'll always be a part of our generation.

[@bibiinspades1953]

I love this cover thank you Norah

[@TheAtonne]

This couldn't be a more perfect tribute to a worthy singer like Chris

[@micaleewilliams2126]

I'm not on FB or Twitter. I haven't heard any other tributes. I just found this. Cornell was one of my all-time favorite singers. I was just telling someone that a week before I heard the news. I remember listening to Badmotorfinger on cassette and headset (yep), walking from Union Sq. Somerville to Central Sq. Cambridge in the dead of winter in the early 90s, feeling invincible. (Felt the same way listening to it at the gym the day before he died.) When Black Hole Sun released a few years later, I'd have to stop whatever I was doing and bathe in its ether. I was immobile listening to it. Cornell was pure captivation. This tribute has a similar effect. It's perfect. Thank you Norah, for embodying the inexpressible around losing this singing, dark-eyed angel on Earth. Say hello to heaven, Chris. You are the lightening and the sky.

[@blake2802]

My mom was at this show. I was pissed that she didn't tell me Norah Jones was coming to town in time for me to get tickets. I'm a 32 year old man who primarily listens to underground hip hop and hard rock. But, I always have room in my heart for Norah Jones. She's one of a kind and it bums me out that I missed her visit to Detroit

[@markkelly3859]

The power of a song with a totally different arrangement and performer proves it greatness.

[@jonwurts2252]

Seeing this live was an event I will remember forever. Amazing

[@AslanW]

This video was blocked due to a copyright claim for a time, I'm so happy to see that it's up again. Such a beautiful rendition.

[@bassiclymike]

Simply stunning... to take a distinctive, well-known song, turn it upside-down, inside-out and completely re-invent it is a testament not only to her amazing talent but to Chris Cornell's talents as a songwriter and musician to create a tune that stands up to such treatment. The song takes on new meaning when she sings it. If I was in the audience I would have been bawling... Beautiful.

[@shanelo6290]

That's concisely put: she makes it a bit of her own and a tribute at the same time. On multiple watches, i've been trying to figure out what is so lastingly powerful. If we could bring Chris back to hear how dear it was...

[@the12Turn2]

Well said. I felt the exact same way. As a long time Cornell and Soundgarden fan, I was blown away by this version. I just happened to stumble across it after viewing something else and just sat there for the duration of that song in some mixture of awe and sadness. Same theater. 5 days after his death. Amazing.

[@stephentyler4352]

I absolutely love the chord choices she made throughout the whole song. Imperfections are always most welcome!

[@damiencrow8338]

I would argue there are no imperfections. Just very clever chord substitutions.

[@stephentyler4352]

@@damiencrow8338 I agree wholeheartedly. It makes Norah’s version not just original but also very raw emotionally. You can feel the pain that she and the crowd are feeling in that moment.

[@joemedley195]

These videos helped me get through the pandemic. I sent one to my mom. She said that woman should record an album. It would do really well. Friends my age fall over laughing when I tell them that.

[@AllThingsMech]

The loss of Chris still gets to me, even now. This cover is one of the most hauntingly beautiful things I've ever heard. From 6:30 on, that drone camera shot makes it seem as though Chris is leaving the theater one last time...and the chord progressions that Norah uses here are incredible and just add to the effect. A fitting tribute by one brilliant artist in honor of another.

[@random_monkey2134]

I'm crying, I never got a chance to see him.

[@stevekozle7247]

Soooooo beautiful. Thank you for this.

[@annalanzotti-venrick3989]

The way you describe this makes me cry. Chris leaving the theater one last time.....💔💔💔💔💔😥😥

[@marcwilliams7605]

don’t think I’m ever going to get over Chris.

[@Blondinska]

@@random_monkey2134 same here. I always though-ah another time

[@dayrcrayz]

This is amazing, one of the best stripped back covers I have ever heard. I wouldn't expect anything less though. Norah you are my queen of female singer/songwriters ever since i first heard your music. I could listen to your voice forever, Thank you from western Australia

[@daltonwynn3786]

I didn't expect this tribute... beautiful. Chris impacted many more people than most realize. He was one of the greatest voices in rock history.

[@Randallsixx13]

Dalton Wynn True.

[@josemadera3138]

I think he was just one of the greatest voices ever

[@clintonjosephcAMIELj]

From Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder to Scott Stapp and Corey Taylor, Chris Cornell's influence on the 90's and early 2000's rockers is profound.

[@elianerg1231]

Obrigada sempre por sua homenagem a Chris Cornell.💚(texto em portugues)

[@chgofirefighter]

Her voice is pure liquid gold! You can feel that Nora put her soul into this song. Brilliant!!

[@jeremydavis6844]

Been listening to this over and over for the last couple years. Thanks to both Chris and Nora. No one sings like you anymore, ever did, or will.

[@kkbing777]

Chill bumps from head to toe. Beautiful tribute......And my youth I pray to keep. Heaven send Hell away. No one sings like you any more.

[@daledoesmtb7402]

Performed 4 years ago today. Played this at least 20 times. Great Every Time. Thanks Norah.

[@kevinhorne9643]

Such jazz coming out of a Grand Piano, I have a lot to learn. Class act! The minor keys play such a strong part in this composition... Very sweet.

[@James-vx2wm]

The angle of this shot feels so intimate, like I'm sitting right across from her. Great cover!

[@michaelwestwood3372]

The opening is like a beautiful bird or butterfly flying. The closing is like an Angel rising. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece of music and video, a very fitting tribute to Chris.

[@jamescooper8887]

Norah’s work makes the world a much more better place, as did Chris Cornell and Prince. We need to heap praise upon those who assist us in our daily struggles while they are alive. Thank you Norah Jones

[@enchantress7]

She adds beauty and ambiance to everything she does. Her songs linger in the air long after her music is done playing. She is the definition of artist.

[@theunlearnedmind7374]

4 years later and still tears running down my face.

[@16326]

Damn she came up with this cover in five days? She's got skills.

[@Yong_Goh]

this was mostly feel

[@leinonibishop9480]

It’s also possible that she already liked the song before and could play it so didn’t have to do much new creating that quickly. A lot of artists learn songs from other bands just because they like them.

[@painkiller1968]

@@Yong_Goh Huh?

[@williamkramer9731]

@@leinonibishop9480 she's obviously heavily trained in theory.... Knowing that there's very little she probably can't listen to and put down on that piano almost immediately..... There's also a good video that will show what I'm talking about....a music teacher checking out Blackbird by alter bridge, who almost immediately figures out the notes and line to follow pieces on his piano. I've also personally watched another guitarist pick up a guitar and figure dirt out in a matter of seconds, and then there's channels like Olga Englund has. It just takes the training and allot of learning experience.

[@MrZachgonz]

@@painkiller1968 it’s not a cover. She’s just singing the lyrics over chords she arranged. It’s more so an interpretation than a cover.

[@omarnj1785]

I can't believe i found this four years later 😭.. Beautiful cover of one of my favorite songs..

[@rAdaSsaCe]

Her voice is amazing. I loved Chris Cornells voice. Tears started listening to this.

[@talonkarrde2578]

I heard this song for the first time this year (2022) on a show called "For All Mankind". It is sonically and emotionally amazing. I'd heard of Soundgarden, but was never really into Grunge. This video pops up on my feed today (Dec 5, 2022) and I gotta hear it because I love Norah Jones (Her music took me through my Iraq deployment), only to see in the comments that Chris Cornell died. Then I look it up and see "Suicide by Hanging". It brought tears to my eyes like it just happened. Anyone who can create something like that, deserves to live forever. RIP

[@stijnvanrijnberk]

I want to wake up to this version every day, all my stress and anxiety is gone.

[@MrDeanmfitz]

Did u set it as your alarm?

[@vladbo35]

Chilling and beautiful. Thank you, Norah Jones.

[@kknight105]

Wow. I am crying before the 2 minute mark can even hit. Norah Jones executed this with perfection and such grace 💛

[@mrbejam]

Was literally about to write the first same thing. Fantastic rendition - greatfull this has been uploaded.

[@yannickbouhaik4679]

Every time i listen to it i need a few minutes to come back to what ever i was doing just before she really takes me away.

[@timothyward1310]

An artist is someone who can reach through the ether, to capture a spirit and wear it as their own for

[@edwardrochester4922]

A stunning tribute. Ms. Jones retains the integrity of the original while making the song her own. Tears every time I listen.

[@andrewblackman5577]

This might be the best cover version I've ever heard. Haunting

[@elduderino5390]

I've probably played this vid 20+ times and still get chills between minutes 6 and 7 every time...just beautiful

[@arunasvabhuyan9131]

Stays in your head and heart days after listening.

[@darwinprice4466]

And her chord voicing are as amazing as her vocals!

[@christinasoutar9026]

Chills! What an amazing and beautiful tribute to Chris Cornell just 5 days after his passing on the same stage he just performed at the Fox Theater. Wow!

[@satori6_6]

The most amazing way I have seen for anyone to say thank you and goodbye. Wept openly listening, then explained to my kids what was wrong, and wept all over again. Thank you!

[@cindyinnew]

Alan Epps i feel the same way. Just sat here crying and had to explain to my husband

[@ScarlettFevers]

Cynthia B Told my friend that I wanted Black Hole Sun played at my funeral, and had to come to KZbin to show him what I was talking about... Smh. Had no clue that Cornell had crossed over. R.I.P, my guy. Off into the Super Unknown. Sleep easy

[@brian954]

My mom was into metal and grunge. I was into Norah Jones so much that I named my second born daughter Norah Rose. My mom passed a week ago today. I wish I knew you did this cover. I have all the chills right now.