"One (U2 Music with Metallica Lyrics)" Chris Cornell@Santander Arts Center Reading, PA 11/22/13

[@mattjohnston2]

The U2 version is one of the most important songs of my youth, the Metallica version is one of my favourite of their songs...and now Chris just blew my fucking mind by putting them together!

[@miklar19711]

What just fucking happened? I can't in even uhm decipher, what! So great!

[@omarghosn8655]

jaw on the floor...matt you said it man!

[@stevieharrison4390]

Absolutely brilliant of him! So cool!

[@toddtessen5020]

Nail on the head brother. Chills all the way through.

[@joesawyer6206]

wow that's what u say when u cant find words amazing talent few could ever pull this off or even have the genius to try wow

[@krismurphy6695]

I was fortunate enough to be at this show. I'm so glad I was able to see Chris perform. I remember leaving that show in awe, amazed at both the music and the man. We'll always remember you, Chris. Take care of yourself and each other.

[@scottjohnson7450]

I would've killed to see Chris do this. Absolute genius to combine two very different bands with his unique voice. I am truly glad that you got to see this piece of awesome!

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

I wasn’t at this show. So I’m definitely jealous of that. But I’ve seen other shows at Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading. Great venue. A lot like Tower Theater in Upper Darby. My two favorite venues to see a show.

[@jaytouhey109]

guy could play the spoons while singing the instructions for Head and Shoulders and it would be fuck'n beautiful

[@julzbergener8142]

I agree! I'm in love with that voice!

[@jaytouhey109]

+Julz Bergener indeed , one of the bests of all time, no arguments need be applied.

[@Pbeede32]

+Jay Touhey You're right, let's ask him.

[@jaytouhey109]

Amongst anyone, thanks for trying though

[@camh1167]

+Jay Touhey call it spoon mane. I'll see myself out

[@gotzneuhaus9069]

Never saw this until now. Amlost 6 years after his passing, I'm still finding musical bits and pieces of haunting beauty. Such an amazing musician.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

Same. “Haunting“ is a great way to describe it. Knowing what we now know about how difficult it was for him at times up to and including the night he ended his life, it makes songs like this so much more poignant. Obviously the lyrics were originally written about a man coming home from war. But I think the symbolism of the words are perfect for his life also.

[@jcantonelli1]

Just heard this dual-cover for the first time today, and I completely agree.

[@davena4Jesus]

Same. I'm mad now because my soul needs more of him

[@mebelle473]

Same ❤

[@carcasscruncher9354]

Check out all his acoustic covers on spotify. Man was brilliant.

[@danzmind27]

They always say that when doing a cover you have to 'make it your own', well he owned two amazing tunes in 'one'. So clever, poignant and now very melancholy. Beautiful.

[@scottjohnson7450]

The beauty of your statement? He wasn't through owning covers of great songs. He covered Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and absolutely CRUSHED it.

[@pamanes7]

this man could sing the entire McDonald's menu and it would sound incredible

[@mypenisisunbelievablysmall5650]

I have a feeling that you're comparing Metallica to McDonald's!

[@zal88]

"i wake up and can not seeee...... just like diabetis from a McFlurryyyyyy....."

[@JoannaGowinska]

Indeed :)

[@justinfarrow1669]

Alejandro Palacios dam truth lol

[@lmcurtis7022]

Alejandro Palacios I've always said he could read the damn phone book and I'd listen, awestruck.

[@susanstanbrough144]

I love this. Never in a million years would I have thought to blend those two songs together as beautifully as Chris did. He's a genius!

[@milkmansson5020]

totally agree

[@313Resistance]

Susan Stanbrough my words exactly

[@Theconservativeman88]

Susan Stanbrough yes, he was...

[@jlwilder8436]

...was 🥺

[@gregzao4086]

the best rock singer of all time

[@PastorinoOlivier]

Chris was awsome in all those bands and in solo. Both bands were 2 of my favourites bands of alltime. They had great names (and it's rare) with significant and simple meaning (thanks to Chris) and amazing songs that sounded like no one else. I would love your input on our last video from our first album. It got the attention of one of my heroes Joe Bouchard (ex bass player founding members of BÖC) who is following us on Soundcloud but returns from people who likes same music is always the best. If you have just 3 minutes to listen and a bit more to comment, that would mean the world to me. Keep rockin' : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LJh4WNa99mpJY and Happy new year

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

After Freddie Mercury, yes.

[@RonyTomo420]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 Chris Cornell > Freddie Murcury

[@undericesinger]

Freddie couldn't get the gritty blues or soul down.​@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078

[@CHE113A]

He took 2 Amazing Songs, & Made 'One' Even more so! It's 2022 Chris. We'll Never forget you Or, All of the absolute Genius music you gave to us! Thankyou! ❤️

[@CHE113A]

I still believe this Man. For All that he has given. In Every respect. Music Left with us over the years. Is highly underrepresented! Ok. Some may disagree. But. We're talking about Cornell here!

[@IsraelMedrano]

​@CHE113A I completely agree with you! Such a unique voice! Probably my favorite (non-mexican) singer of all time

[@CHE113A]

​@@IsraelMedrano Thankyou Isn't he truly something else's Combining these two songs aswell Just, Making it/ them his own I love this!!!

[@helenefaw3210]

My God he made everything sound beautiful!!!! Can't believe it's been 5 years and a few days since he left this earth...miss his voice terribly!!!!! Hope you are allowing the heavens to hear your talent!!! 🤘🎤🎸

[@aspjake123]

I miss Chris and his music.

[@zakkhetfield1963]

Hearing Chris sing "Please God take me" at the end is heartbreakingly poetic now

[@TMADstudio]

absolutely

[@christinegilmore3885]

Makes me cry every time I listen. So sad.

[@harbinger_9152]

Part of me believes he knew what he was saying

[@kurtauerbach5883]

he knew, and and i wish more people had the strength say it like it he did.

[@raulduke6394]

Why you have to say that? Fuckin...

[@JasonNation72]

How freakin' genius is this song?!? It's like two Ones in One!

[@crctv6606]

+Jason Heavner according to peter frampton one and one makes one...

[@robertriopelle5912]

Those are Who lyrics not Frampton.

[@topcat-cv8wg]

+Jason Heavner I know, isn't it Class!

[@IllusionmanJB]

Twones

[@robritchie007]

don't forget Harry Nillson and Three Dog Night!!

[@mr10004]

No one else would have even thought of doing this, except Chris cornell, pretty much sums up his genius, we love and miss you chris. Riff in peace my brother xxx

[@scottfrickman4572]

Heard this live, absolutely amazing. Such a loss, best male singer ever!

[@_PatG_]

I'm sitting here in my car, in tears. This is the most beautiful rendition of those lyrics I've ever heard. Chris was a true legend

[@jeremyjames1659]

OH STFU

[@DollyKauionalani]

I'm amazed at his mind. I thought this would be funny, but I'm stunned by how beautiful it is.

[@PastorinoOlivier]

Chris was awsome in all those bands and in solo. Both bands were 2 of my favourites bands of alltime. They had great names (and it's rare) with significant and simple meaning (thanks to Chris) and amazing songs that sounded like no one else. I would love your input on our last video from our first album. It got the attention of one of my heroes Joe Bouchard (ex bass player founding members of BÖC) who is following us on Soundcloud but returns from people who likes same music is always the best. If you have just 3 minutes to listen and a bit more to comment, that would mean the world to me. Keep rockin' : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LJh4WNa99mpJY and Happy new year

[@KoalaRoo]

I have watched this SO many times & never ceases to blow my mind. It’s just as amazing as the first time, every time I watch. The world is but a shrivelled husk without this man’s magical voice, “No one sings like you any more.”

[@LanceAdams-y1r]

💯

[@theanunakian64]

stares blankly at computer monitor 40 secs. after song ended.

[@Zag3381]

Thoroughly agreed! What an exceptional talent paired with stirring lyrics.

[@sibkiss2009]

Marc Britt sad His prayer was answered, if God took him, I guess... RIP CC 5.17.17

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

And now the context of him singing for God to please take me....

[@Sicarious]

I'm still staring... much more chilling like this but I have to wonder if it's the delivery or the relevance to current events. Likely both.

[@cdstaggs79]

TheNewAmericanMedia ugh, I know. heartbreaking.

[@bucky90269]

Holy shit... this is so genius its not even funny. I love Metallica One and sung to U2 One just sounds so damn cool...Chris was a special guy.. R.I.P.

[@born2feelall264]

he is a special guy!!!

[@evafohlin4857]

I agree. An Angel Who came down here and then goes back. Outstanding voice and music and the most beautiful man i've ever seen in my life. Hope he have peace now. Sorry for my english. Eva from Gothenburg Sweden

[@academy_killer]

Oh God, the song, the lyrics, the performance, the last line; they hit differently now. . . I can't, man. . .

[@Sniper15252001]

This shows you how incredible the melody is on U2's One. You can put drastically differently lyrics to it and it still sounds amazing

[@jessecorder8083]

Sniper15252001 And how soulful James Hetfield can be with his lyrics. When it's not him barking them at full volume, of course.

[@wtxcrazydonut]

Agree with both of you! The melody for U2 is great and I actually didn't appreciate Metallica's lyrics fully until I heard them through this

[@stevewierengo537]

Jesus, those words really hit home today with his passing

[@SixFt12]

3 of my favorite bands merged in this "one" song. MIND - BLOWN!

[@massivepump3059]

I’ve heard this Metallica song a million times but it’s never hit me like this!!! Jesus this man can make you feel. As a war veteran this had me sobbing.

[@Jim-x2k]

Listening to this on a sad day for all of us. I can't believe it's been 6 years. 😔 You, are fiercely missed by many, sir.

[@SirStevanco]

As a Matellica fan - Respect, Cornell... A genius piece of art.

[@Scahrossar]

Chris Cornell is amazing, a once in a lifetime voice.

[@bramdriessens5942]

sxylvyhnybee72 my All Time favorite.

[@glennielsen]

for sure.

[@TNumber5]

GOD yes!

[@royborden5312]

The best, he pulled me through the darkest time in my life and it is so appreciated that he helped me live through my addictions so I could have the life I have now. My God I wish I could have done the same and been there in his time of need. My hero you will live in all of our hearts and your music will help many people to come. R. I. P Chris

[@danhengedthe1]

Jesus that song has a whole new meaning to me now. Metallica is awesome but he took those lyrics from one and made it his own. He was a legend.

[@hopsonkim4952]

Not once since he passed have I been able to hear this song with THAT voice wailing about taking his own life and hold it together 100%

[@RyeStewArt]

Is it alright that I'm crying?

[@1987whitten]

i did too the first time i heard it. aint no shame.

[@rjminar1980]

Jeremy If you weren't I'd be worried for you...

[@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss]

Ryan Stewart no

[@Thelegendhaha]

Ryan Stewart too right.

[@designerlarry]

Ryan Stewart crying again! What a loss!

[@cianbyrne7206]

Last line of this song has a completely new meaning now. R.I.P.

[@charlesthomas3629]

This is so damn good. I have no idea how he manages to forget the two originals enough to sing it this way.

[@letsgocows]

For real!

[@traceybushman7932]

hearing this version again and really listening makes me so sad. I am a 45 year old Man who is a big fan of Cornell. but wow. what an eye opener. did we all miss something early on. sad. sorry bro. thank you. rip

[@pokerworld]

I love One by U2, and I love One by Metallica. And I love Chris Cornell, May he Rest In Peace. This was beautiful.

[@bythewaybytheway67]

God I would love to hear him sing U2's lyrics to this. One of my favorite U2 songs.

[@kap4eto1]

how can somebody dislike this. It's genius

[@tommyt1971]

Saw Chris live a few yrs ago, few days before this show. Damn good show. Played a shitload of Temple of the Dog.

[@natemerandi6337]

I can't imagine who found this video, and then took the time to hit thumbs down. lol Two amazing songs blended seamlessly by an unparalleled performer.

[@dannyperez7250]

Blown Away ...and i know

[@WJJ1961]

Sicko's.

[@petercampolla6248]

Some dumb ass who doesn't know shit

[@rcoopr66]

There's an idiot in every crowd. It is the genius of Chris Cornell & not everyone is capable of understanding it all. Sadly, there is no shortage of idiots in the world!

[@drinks-your-water]

Those thumbs downs don't matter anymore brothers

[@scottpitcher3333]

After giving this way too much thought, I have finally decided… If I was given one chance to go back in time, for even just a few minutes, to anywhere I could dream of, I would go to this concert.

[@DarkerKn1ght]

I wish there was a studio recording of this... I'm seriously going to miss the guy... Rest in peace Chris.

[@michaelmiller836]

This is amazing. His voice can reach your soul.

[@peddler38501]

Man, how I would love to hear Chris sing Three Dog Night's 'One'. That brief snatch was fantastic.

[@JayDawG533]

One man. One guitar. Absolutely captivating. Incredible. Just absolutely incredible.

[@dotswarlock]

Omg I miss that guy so much...his live performances are such a pleasure to watch

[@Troy5150]

On a Chris Cornell binge tonight remembering another great gone far too soon, and just when I think I seen all the brilliance I can hande...I find this. Sick!!!

[@tennessee8005]

I find myself binging often. Love his brilliance. Who puts two great songs together, and makes them even better. I would buy an album of his covers.

[@lmcurtis7022]

Troy Check out 'You Never Knew My Mind'. Johnny Cash poetry, set to music written by (I think) John Carter Cash, sung by Chris. 😭

[@littlejohnpuente6994]

Troy tonight had I sit here

[@Canadiancurlies]

I go there too sometimes. It’s a beautifully sad journey through the past. Bittersweet 💕

[@witchinthekitchen4762]

omg right? This is great!!

[@DaveyGa]

Well fark me - I knew the guy was talented, but... Glad I found it later rather than never.

[@dddlll2471]

i just found it n my mind is blown.... the concept n execution is genius...... song takes on new meaning

[@beachcomber4141]

You Farker!!!!!

[@hatmonger]

This is exceedingly difficult to watch and hear today. Bless your soul, Chris. I hope you are resting peacefully.

[@Billyho-dj2rh]

his cover shows the depth of that man. his understanding of substance.

[@darrenpearn6356]

Bit late. But just found out about this gem. From 3 artists I listen to at a constant. This is epic. Thanks Chris. RIP legend.

[@tayniloalves7089]

"Please god take me" Farewell Chris, may god take you

[@fletchisrhsm]

Taynilo Alves 🙏

[@Blackbeard_El_Torino]

RIP brother, that you may be finally at rest. Your music has been such a big part of my life and it really hurts to know you are gone. :( Thank God for youtube. Say hello to Kurt for me.

[@Sir_Catnip]

El Torino great comment 😊

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Chris Cornell and Metallica/James Hetfield... it's a dream come true! The combining of my two favorite musicians ever!

[@rcoopr66]

This is so I unconventionally beautiful! It brought me to tears! That man could sing a song with one word as lyrics and he would make it cool AF! It still hurts that he's gone & I know it will never go away! God bless you for all you left the world, Chris! You made it a better place & your legacy will last as long as music & humanity still exist!

[@unclematt3134]

He brought a tear to my eye by singing One. Love it.

[@coldmoon30]

This is incredible! Was just having a conversation about what an amazing vocalist Cornell is and then stumble across this gem. The music and lyrics are both powerful in their own ways and to have them combined like this is quite possibly even better than the two originals. Bravo, bravo, bravo.

[@jimm6626]

How do you put Soundgarden, U2, and Metallica together with just one man and a guitar???.....THIS IS HOW

[@rickwallace7609]

Amazing talent and sorely missed.... Easily my favorite male vocalist and I highly doubt that will be replaced any time soon.

[@GroovyGirl1990]

Please god take me. I am so sorry you have left us. You were brilliant

[@georgiehenderson8750]

This is genius. I love Chris Cornell. So sad he is not with us anymore, I hope he is feeling better now. God bless his children and his wife.

[@bobsebolaobama4946]

Rest in peace my friend

[@CrystalMcCutcheonhere]

BOBS EBOLA OBAMA o

[@debbiejensen4733]

Only Chris could take the lyrics from one and the music of the other and make it a masterpiece ,hauntingly beautiful .♥️

[@georgewest1835]

I cry every time I see him sing what a beautiful soul. A part of me diedon 5. 18. 201u

[@LynnHarrod]

Goddamn this is good. Two of my favorite songs from two of my favorite bands, put together beautifully by one of my favorite singers.

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

Missing Chris brought me here. :(

[@christinailes7846]

Rutwick Gangurde me too

[@charliegraeser6638]

Me too

[@EdwinsOfficeis]

Same here

[@loungefly3452]

Me too man. He had so much heart.

[@GabrielaRetamal]

Same here 💔

[@renatozangrossi]

"Please God take me" 05/18/17. R.I.P. Legend. Cheers from Brazil.

[@nexussevenfold]

Renato Zangrossi eae man

[@hlf3769]

Renato Zangrossi this part just hurts me to listen to

[@kevincook8435]

Not Kool

[@modelsupplies]

😭

[@neryamofaz9121]

Well... that is the song’s lyrics

[@kimr2352]

I can't name a better musician and singer than Chris Cornell.

[@kirkistief]

There is spectacular talent in being able to dismantle two different songs, take the pieces and rebuild a completely new song out of it and have that song sound just as amazing, if not more than the sum of it's parts.

[@itsdox0006]

this song and lyrics hit so much harder after his passing.. we miss you chris

[@ashleyphillips5477]

Incredible voice. Incredible talent. His music is the best

[@lilypendragon6624]

THIS is one of the Most AMAZING THINGS I have EVER seen or HEARD. You shall be missed here.

[@alanwiggins47]

Every sing this man covered became his song. His loss will go down as one of the darkest times in musical history. R.I.P. Chris, you will be forever missed.

[@LovetheLed]

The voice, the talent gives me chills. RIP beautiful boy💔 Thank you for leaving us these moments. I can’t listen to either song anymore- because this is the way it should sound 💔

[@doesntmatter2744]

Powerful stuff. A real musician, one of a kind voice and pure talent. This made my day, rip Chris

[@deancroucher346]

Two great songs, two great bands united by one man's genius! RIP Chris

[@icbm777]

This was truly clever. He did a great job! R.I.P. Mr. Cornell.

[@earthcreeper]

This is unbelievably genius,not just anyone could blend these two completely different songs into a complete masterpiece‼️R.I.P. BROTHER‼️Say hi to Andrew for me‼️❤️

[@mattpatterson5117]

Hauntingly incredible...

[@benhusmann6521]

This man was brilliant. Artists, please take care of yourselves. We need you. Cheers all

[@definitelynosebreather]

I love how silent the crowd was, like they were delighted and mindblowed by this

[@NeroEden5]

This man was a blessing to this world! RIP: (Chris Cornell) :(

[@RockNRollTrueStories2]

Wow this is incredible. Rip Chris

[@melllmelll631]

Totally in love with this song.. 💖😭 xox R.I.P #PureTalent

[@pamblauser9602]

He was a musical genius. This is fabulous!

[@GaryOldmanFan]

He sang this in Manchester in April last year. So emotional :'(

[@jasonbean7296]

We all miss him.

[@jenmoyle2874]

Dear God, if there is a way , please tell Chris how we miss him and love him so much. He truly graced my world as well as so many other's with his brilliance and his amazing voice, and i cannot wait to hear him sing again when you call me home.. I love you Chris and thank you so much for making this terrible world just a little bit better.RIP my sweet sweet friend .

[@kc9491]

I feel so blessed, I watched and heard him two days after my birthday in 1994. Greatly missed. 🕯️

[@mattstreeter1630]

Amazing...Truly a once in a lifetime talent. Heaven must have one heck of a band.

[@alphacause]

This was an absolutely brilliant idea!

[@chadsoldan4495]

His voice gives me chills. What a amazing talent!! Nothing can compare to you!! Rip

[@susypfeiffer7614]

he was so talented and had so much depth in all he did... never forgotten!

[@carlajohnson3154]

Everytime i listen to this it puts a huge smile on my face! There will never be anyone with his talent! We were all lucky to have lived while he was a part of this world! I will always love Chirs Cornell!!

[@darrianp1966]

That.....was awesome...

[@brendabrown7864]

There is absolutely nothing Chris couldn’t sing. He could sing a label on a can and it would have been awesome 👏🏼. Chris was absolutely beautiful inside and out. R.I.P. Beautiful Keeper🙏🏽🕊 there will never be another you. Forever in our hearts always ♥️🌹♥️ Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and God Bless 🙏🏽

[@AuntieCmoney]

when he started singing this, I laughed at first at the concept, then was mesmerized-very powerful

[@easypeasy8479]

He was one of the best musicians that ever was or will ever be. RIP chris.

[@cltrdvd]

truly one of the people I wish I could have told how much their music menat to me.

[@aliceblack3089]

CHRIS CORNELL = one of the most underrated musicians to come out of the Seattle 'scene'.

[@ROOKTABULA]

+Alice Black I was in a packed theater and he surea fuck didn't seem underrated or underappreciated! :)

[@aliceblack3089]

I adore Chris - seen him both solo & with the Garden. I've never heard him miss a note 😎

[@dohczeppelin37]

+Alice Black Err... how is he underrated? He's been the front man for several commercially successful bands (Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave), has made appearances on the albums of many other successful bands (Zac Brown Band, Carlos Santana, etc.) , and has a successful solo career to boot (just saw him last week). This one random youtube video has a quarter of a million hits alone...

[@kneegloc]

+Alex Wolcott I think +Alice Black means that he should hit more than #7 on the Billboard charts, and stay there more than a week... Meaning, more people should realize quality music when they hear it, not some one-hit-wonder band who won't last past their sophomore attempt... Something like that... Just my opinion...

[@dohczeppelin37]

kneegloc number 7 on the charts is pretty damn real... Again, my point stands. Top 10 on the charts is not underrated by any measure.

[@TwoRoaches]

as Cory Taylor said "The world is now a little bit smaller" I will never forget this cover. #ripChris

[@blacknwhitecookie8967]

Floored by the emotions that this mix has produced in me. Tears...I will miss this man until my last breath!

[@cooperburns5615]

The best vocalist ever! He could sing the freaking phone book and make it happen!

[@l.b.cordeiro782]

This amazing creation says it all...what a master of the craft. Sad and beautiful

[@whatsupbato]

Oh, man. This is fucking brilliant. I love Chris Cornell and his voice. Please make another album with Audioslave.

[@campestre]

+whatsupbato He´s back to SoundGarden.

[@whatsupbato]

+Andre Santana Yeah, I know. He said that he wouldn't mind collaborating with the members of audioslave for one more album. I really hope it happens.

[@vonmilhouse7028]

+whatsupbato Here's hoping indeed. IMO, De La rocha ruins RAtM. So when they became Audioslave with CC, it was sooo perfect. I mean, almost every song from every album is incredible.

[@jhonyterranova53]

+Rodney Mills I'm with you man, fuck the rap shit

[@whatsupbato]

Rodney Mills I completely agree, man. I don't like De la Rocha's style. I've been jamming the first Audioslave album quite a bit these last couple of weeks and I wish they would and still do make another album.

[@rcieszkowski]

Well that was a surprise. Expected a novelty and got tears instead. Well played Cornell, well played.