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[@chokka168]

It's their own song, the lyrics by Myles were inspired by a very close friend of his who passed away tragically. It's also known to have one of the best guitar solos every written, played by both Myles and Mark together. It's an astonishingly great song.

[@GabrielN1978]

The beginning is a tribute to The Beatles. The rest is their Anthem. 😊

[@Jesmith112]

The Beatles Blackbird riff at the beginning is just something they've always done live to open this song

[@johnwoodberry3707]

Words darker than their wings from same show is a must! I was lucky enough be there on the 1st night, and it is simply the best gig I have ever attended.

[@Muzikrazy213]

That's the first AB done song she reacted to! About 6 months ago

[@sirlaughalotlewis]

Same, but second night

[@XixesOM]

This song always reminds me of my daughter who passed 2 days after she was born. "Ascend, may you find no resistance Know that you made such a difference And all you leave behind will live to the end The cycle of suffering goes on But the memories of you stay strong Someday I too will fly and find you again"

[@SimoElhasnaoui-yn1xm]

I've never seen a live guitar solo as identical to the studio version as this one This was absolutely crazy

[@ericwrisley6536]

The opening notes he plays is the Beatles song but Alter bridge has their own song

[@dr.fitprofessor4363]

I took my GF to her first AB concert a little over a year ago. Blackbird and Watch Over You literally moved her to tears. This is saying quite a bit considering she is typically more of a country music fan. Don't even get me started on her strange closet appreciation for Taylor swift. Lol

[@morpheus639]

Their performance of "The End is Here" from this very same concert is truly incredible and one of my favourite performances from Alter Bridge. Would love to see you react to it!

[@RB-oc7ti]

AlterBridge is simply sublime! Myles vocals and guitar playing are top notch! Marks guitars and backing vocals are great too. Both of them together…Priceless!

[@davebergmuller6476]

This song is a musical masterpiece. Top ten rock song of all time.

[@MarkJones-du3yf]

I completely agree with you Myles Kennedy billions times much more better and talented than all nowadays pop mainstream singers

[@NOD134]

A very emotional song about the passing of a friend. It has helped me a lot when I lost a dear friend myself. IMO the best song ever written.

[@slashthe2nd]

Blackbird isn't just a song..... It's an experience

[@dudebroguymate]

When sung properly, yes. Nowadays it's usually a "try not to cringe at Myles" nasal singing' challenge. A different kind of experience, I guess.

[@sinisterwolf1985]

@@dudebroguymateBit sad that you’ve gotta say that about someone as kind hearted as Myles, do better ❤

[@dudebroguymate]

@@sinisterwolf1985 What are you talking about? I love Myles, but he’s the one who needs to do better. This vocal performance was not it. You don’t even have to look at other concerts or anything, just compare his singing to Words darker than their wings or any other song from RAH and you’ll realize that this was not good. He sang way too nasally.

[@sinisterwolf1985]

@@dudebroguymate you also have to remember that hes pushing 55 next year so of course he’s not going to sing the same in every song, there are gonna be some where he’s gonna have to change it around, but I’d like to know what your experience with vocals is

[@dauritas1460]

​@@dudebroguymatePeople do get old, you know. This is extremely difficult song to sing, and many singers lose some of their vocal abilities as they age. Myles is very passionate when it comes to music, and I'm sure he would also like to go back to his prime and be able to "do better", but that's not how the world works. He's still one of the best vocals of the genre though, and you as a fan should appreciate his efforts instead of complaining.

[@chadmcdaniel9023]

This whole live concert is amazing. If you havent heard "Words Darker Than Their Wings" from this concert, do yourself a favor and do it soon.

[@mrtiesthatbind]

She has reacted to it

[@andih.818]

Myles Kennedy - "Love Can Only Heal"

[@shahir1395]

Live at Manchester

[@EricShindlecker]

Ive seen them live twice a few years apart and I can confirm that Blackbird is absolutely mesmerizing every time I hear it

[@akhileshekka6166]

When you said his technique is like Chris Cornell!!! Man you are so so so right. I think so too.. Big fan of both of them, I look up to both of them as great singers and I kind of have the same singing style as them so I can relate to that thought very much. I am a tenor as they are and like singing rock songs. I have achieved my style by singing myles kennedy's songs over the years and also I trying to inculcate that grunge scream and aim to blend their techniques just like Chris does so gracefully. They both are rock vocal gods. Love their songwriting. Can't even get into that here, the lyrics and songwriting just touches my soul.

[@GethStar]

I really hope you can hear the bass as Brian's bassline in this song is a MASTERPIECE!

[@bryanthompson8814]

Myles Kennedy is absolutely one of the greatest vocalists ever. This song is an absolute masterpiece. It has it all. Emotional lyrics, elite vocals and extraordinary guitar. Oh and the bass and drums aren’t bad either. Phenomenal.

[@timtam79]

Myles said in an interview that he was approached about doing a musical but he turned it down. He said he thought he should stay in his own lane. He has acted before. Check out the clip from the movie Rickstar. It's all over KZbin.

[@davidwalker6357]

Love love love that song! A massively underrated band. So freakin good.

[@kgonlaostia]

I've been listening to this song everyday more than once for a week or two. And I saw them live last summer. They are sooooooooo good, and this song is God tier.

[@annabunch1993]

Your reaction to Myles and Mark interacting on stage is my reaction as well 😊 I get a lot of joy seeing that stuff. Love your reaction videos of Alter Bridge! Keep them coming please!!

[@Mogel-]

Their song is called Blackbird (And the album), but as it has the same name as the Beatles song. They open with it as a tribute/tease. Myles wrote it to his friend who passed away, and it's just the perfect song :')

[@johnnyadamany]

I do still recommend listening to Alterbridge-Blackbird/live in Amsterdam. This preformance is amazing but Amsterdam without the orchastra is Top Tier. This song does not need an orchestra.

[@Ian-xx1xb]

seen them live a bunch of times and every time they do blackbird its epic . missed them at the albert hall as i was in portugal at the time im still gutted to this day as this concert was amazing

[@Alarmify]

I've never heard this song before. Soooooo good.

[@donnamignemi]

This band is beyond soooooo good! I am head-over-heels in love with them after "discovering" them recently!

[@josemadera3138]

First heard it when my dad died lol holds a place in my heart I guess

[@arnugmz]

Chills. Literal chills.

[@kevinabraham9260]

LOVEEEE THIS SONG THIS VERSION and your channel I love Myles and co they are amazing

[@thejadedgeminigeek1293]

Myles Kennedy has such good vocals! Love this band and cannot wait for a chance to see them live!

[@donnamignemi]

You won't be disappointed!

[@markomarusinec7236]

Alter Bridge is absolutly amazing rock band! 🖤🤘🎸

[@4dwyn]

Calm the Fire is a song you definitely need to react to. Like, for real

[@sumonjamal1653]

This is not a cover of The Beatles classic 'Blackbird'... Alter Bridge their own song 'Blackbird' (which also happens to be their 2nd album's title) The same way both Radiohead and Stone Temple Pilots have a song called 'Creep'... that r not the same song... 'One' is also the title of different songs by Metallica... U2 ... Creed ... etc.

[@lyricalrocker3410]

Yeah this song has nothing to do with the other Blackbird song at all, lol it's not even birthed around it it's a completely original one.😊

[@bazkeen]

Soooooooo goooood 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🔥 In memory of Myles's long time friend, Mark Morse, who passed away while writing the song 😢😢 Mark sold Myles his very first guitar when Myles was just a kid. Still think the Amsterdam version is the greatest 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Chris_Elliot84]

That moment where you're loving Myles' solo and I'm sat here saying but wait for Tremonti's

[@JohnThompson-er9dq]

People seem to sometimes forget what a good guitarist Myles is, and thats on top of his "Ridonculous" vocals lol. This is one of their best songs IMHO and this performance and the one from Wembley are both ridiculously good. Have you checked out any of their heavier stuff like "Addicted to Pain" yet? Their performance of that song from the same Royal Albert Hall concert is great if you have a chance to check it out. Also for something completely different, Mark Tremonti has an album he did for charity of Frank Sinatra songs that is really good and gives you a whole new respect for his vocal talents. Thanx for reacting to this awesome live performance, keep it up lol!

[@dudebroguymate]

RAH and Wembley are two of the worst performances of Blackbird in the band's history. If you want the good stuff, check out Amsterdam where Myles sang this song properly.

[@TaverenTech]

Wow, I recommended this in discord like a year ago! I'm happy to see it finally made it!!!

[@allengray5748]

Ok Lady Ray (A drop of golden sun) ! BLACKBIRD caught my eye but pleasantly surprised!! Heard of the Band , never heard a tune until now! Great vocals!! Great GREAT guitar 🎸 work and everyone else for that matter!! THANKS ‼️ Great choice of guitar tone, not overly overdrived!! GREAT RAYACTION! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@RB-oc7ti]

I don’t know ur age or favorite era of rock music (if u like rock at all?). But Im in my late 50’s and previously thought great melodic hard rock died by the mid / late 90’s. I discovered AlterBridge only about 7 or so years ago by accident. I heard Myles Kennedy’s vocals with Slash’s project and decided to look up where that awesome singer came from! Found Alterbridge and haven’t looked back since! By far my favourite band now - and they simply don’t make bad music! Combination of classic rock vibes with modern metal flourishes. Enjoy the rabbit hole as I did if you decide to explore more of this great band! 👍🎸😎

[@allengray5748]

@@RB-oc7ti THANKS!! Born 1962. Like a lot of music from the JACKSON 5 to JINJER!! 🕊️☮️

[@RB-oc7ti]

@@allengray5748nice! Jinger Ive discovered too! Pretty awesome! Ya - we gotta look for great heavy music now - but its out there! (Just not known or promoted by mainstream media)

[@Nero7892]

Fun fact: Myles and Chris Cornell have the same vocal coach. So good on you noticing their similarities.

[@anzekos429]

crazy singing

[@Yashdavid51]

You should also give tremonti a chance. The lead guitarist Mark Tremonti has his own speed/thrash metal band called tremonti where he is the lead vocalist and guitarist. He has an amazing voice.

[@user-xo3tr8fs4v]

Heelo Ray. The beginning is tribute to Beatles. The song is theyr own and is tribute for Chris Cornell. Like that you stumble to this kind of music. Also, Alter Bridge is like alter ego of the band of the 2000s Creed, only with different vocalist. I like how melodic are they. And both Scott and Mails are amazing. Also very liking Mark Tremonti on the guitarss, he also singing harmonies and chores too. Wish you good day

[@weedking2514]

Song has a whole other meaning when you realise why he made it and then relate to it even deeper - i dont like live performances but id 100% listen to him live like god damn....the vocals... are insane. ive yet to find a song from AB that i dont like - water is rising is also a nice live song to react to js ^.^ he hits some notes.... gives me goose bumps every time.

[@warwithin7]

Myles wrote Blackbird about the guy who sold him his first guitar, he unfortunately passed away. It has nothing to do with the Beatles song.

[@slimefudge]

"We all got fans inside of us" 9:42" Can I be a fan?

[@jessemartinez2493]

ughhhh woman you're so stunning. love alter bridge and mark tremonti GODS

[@warwithin7]

Mark also recorded a Frank Sinatra cover album for charity. Not only is he a phenomenal guitar player but he can sing amazing too. They recorded it with surviving members of Franks original band. Worth a listen.

[@jont1333]

Saw him perform it this winter Mark was absolutely amazing

[@thebest3921]

What a song

[@t.b.m.b.]

Hi Ray. I wanted to indicate a band that I love and that practically no one mentions: Snow Patrol. They have beautiful lyrics, captivating melodies and a passionate sound. "Chasing Cars", one of their smash hits, would be a great start. I am absolutely sure that you will love it.

[@Darth_Lunas]

My wife and I LOVE that song!! So good!! It came out when we first started dating. We're married now.

[@t.b.m.b.]

@@Darth_Lunas it's the favorite song of my life. It's the wedding song with my ex-wife, who passed away from cancer months later. We were engaged when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She asked me to leave her, that I not get attached to her, that I go live. I told her that my life was her, that I loved her and that I would be with her forever. It's a very memorable song in my life.

[@Darth_Lunas]

@@t.b.m.b. I'm so sorry for your loss. It brought a tear to my eye.

[@akash7770]

You probably won't see this comment.. But i absolutely loved this reaction. As a huge fan of alter Bridge and myles, this is exactly how I would react 😭 If you do read this.. You Must react to either Cry of achilles Or Lover by Alter Bridge in same Royal Albert Hall performance!!! Myles kills it on the vocals

[@LucasAndrade-vz6yb]

Ok, okay, let's go: Firstly, this was extremely magnificent, the music and the sound were extremely good, Miles has a very powerful voice, the first time I saw this was when he was singing Anastasia with Slash, including a good song you should listen to Rachael, I even looked to see if the lyrics were similar to the Beatles song but it's very different and seeing Miles singing The Phantom of Opera would be a good thing to see I agree with you Rachael and besides That's it, continue with the work you're doing and greetings from Brazil to you! 💚💛💚💛

[@ChechoBenavides]

Alter Bridge is the best band of the last 20 years

[@Unplugged_Toaster]

Highly recommend you check out some of Myles' earlier music in the band he was with before Alter Bridge, the Mayfield Four, to hear what his voice was like when he was younger. I'd suggest Summergirl if I had to pick one song. If you're curious about his vocal range, he's been heard either live or on recordings to go from Bb1 all the way up to D6. Not sure what the highest he can still hit with a lot of power and control is, but it's at least F#5.

[@johnnyadamany]

SUMMERGIRL AND 12/31 by Mayfield Four

[@Unplugged_Toaster]

@@johnnyadamany 12/31's another great choice. Honestly, there are a ton of very good picks between both of their albums.

[@rcigale]

Check out Waters Rising for Mark's vocals

[@user-ex3lo7pk9j]

The tightest rhythm section in Rock in the last 20 years. Fuuuuuuughh

[@mathewhutchins2539]

The musical theater tune i want to hear Myles do is Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar. Myles has a G5. He can do it

[@BrokenWings84]

Their song "Breathe" off their B-Sides and Rarities release gives off major Chris Cornell vibes for me. I also think a Myles cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" would be phenomenal.

[@ZippedyZip]

really enjoyed this, you should check out Myles Kennedy performing Hallelujah playing Jeff Buckley's guitar. Would love to see your reaction to that :) It is on the Alter Bridge channel

[@JVCKPOT]

Mark is one of the best guitarist all time

[@theroachden6195]

The opening is a tribute to the original, but the song itself is their own.

[@REAPERx600]

They just play that intro in concert, doesnt exist on cd, its just a reference to the other song

[@warwithin7]

Check out Take You With Me by Tremonti. Amazing song and it's Mark on both lead guitar and vocals.

[@marcusfaze]

100/100 song

[@dudebroguymate]

0/100 vocal performance

[@RB-oc7ti]

@@dudebroguymatewhatever.

[@dudebroguymate]

@@RB-oc7ti Yes, this vocal performance is kind of whatever

[@RB-oc7ti]

@@dudebroguymatethink what you want. I will too.

[@billstarr9396]

Hi Rayaction! A few months ago you reviewed "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers. To truly appreciate the duo have you listened to their song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"? One other vocalist I would suggest is Chris Isaak performing "Wicked Game". This will blow your socks off. Isaak was influence by Elvis Pressly, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. He has also performed with Cash and Orbison.

[@jamesmorrison959]

Sebastian Bach from skid row was in phantom of the opera

[@user-ex3lo7pk9j]

No relation. other than the intro. AB is singular. the Highest compliment I can pay.

[@timothycallahan253]

He can, and he already has before, sweetheart

[@aplny]

I love both Chris Cornell and Myles Kennedy. I think Myles was more influenced by Jeff Buckley.

[@clxxst0n318]

u should listen to "game over" by a7x or "we love you"! i never really like them until i seen them play it live now i'm obsessed

[@jarondail809]

Myles claims he wrote this song about a black bird he saw in his backyard with a broken wing😅

[@davepritchard7632]

I think you got too carried away by the intro. As many comments have explained The song itself has nothing to do with The Beatles. The only "homage" as you put it is that intro. A deeply emotional lyric for the tragic loss of a dear friend that resonates with anyone who has lost a loved one.They are complimented by the most beautiful chord structures and melody, plus some of best guitar solos ever recorded. The solos are so lyrical in their own way that there is very little room for improvisation. Thank you for your reaction.

[@stapleyp]

It's such a shame you didn't watch the 'Live in Amsterdam' version, Myles changed his vocal technique between it and this performance, and Amsterdam was significantly better.

[@ferraziann]

Usou macete pra ter essa voz

[@Spitx]

This is the one for me

[@RecentRa]

Dimash Qudaibergen - "When I've got you" ?!!?

[@timmypriddy8385]

❤

[@chasingsequence]

I love Kevin Bacon

[@mattclark3574]

Just to confirm, you are being a ding dong! 🤣🤣

[@SumberDakwahOfficial]

I don't care about the song. because your beauty makes me forget that you are a human, not an angel "kiw kiw cukurukuk" 😂😂

[@septiansaputra1065]

Can you react MB14 La cup worldwide showcase 2018 please.. I'm sure you gonna like his voice. Thank you !!

[@andraskovacs8959]

Multiple bands can write songs with identical titles, deal with it. ;) Not all songs titled Blackbird have anything to do with The Beatles...

[@ThatGuy-ze5kk]

hey lovely, could you check out a band called 'the struts'... think you might like 'em😉

[@zharlzzz]

Please React to this. Plan Three - When Everything Comes An End Thank You.🙏

[@hookmaster2801]

Do react to hold on to Memories by distrubed

[@headtrouble]

Same title different song

[@Arron-bo9yx]

Next you need to warmness on the soul by avenged sevenfold

[@PhoWang728]

Reaction on Bloodywood pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@shanesharman7723]

Daaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy 8 of asking for saint asonia

[@allengray5748]

Part II & 1/2 😧 I meant ESSENTIAL!!

[@FelixSalazar]

She cannot even say "The Beatles" for fear of being tagged for copyright infringement

[@timothycallahan253]

No, it’s blackbird, babe

[@mikeg5018]

I believe he bought Jeff Buckley's guitar.

[@timtam79]

No he wasn't able to buy it. He tried but the guy wouldn't sell it. He did let Myles play it for that show in Paris.

[@mikeg5018]

@@timtam79 That sucks. :)

[@georgepiper647]

Shame you didn’t do your research before listening to this. It’s their own song and not a cover.

[@davesuneyes]

No way she thinks this is a cover lmfao

[@marvelcaptain3504]

Not the Beatles

[@dudebroguymate]

It's a shame that Myles chose to sing like that. It ruins the performance in my opinion. I mean, compared to Amsterdam, this performance is a joke at best. It's similar to Wembley where Myles was sick and that's saying a lot about this RAH performance. I understand the need to preserve his voice or whatever, but if I were there having paid what undoubtedly was a pretty penny to see them, I'd be very disappointed with this performance of Blackbird. It's weird because he sang other songs normally that night but chose to go nasal for their most known song. Alter Bridge were never a great live band, but nowadays they're much worse than in their younger days because of Myles' singing. So many performances ruined. Although they're my favorite band, I don't regret not seeing them live one bit. In my opinion, they should let Mark sing and Myles should play lead guitar. It would be a nice change of pace that both of them would probably enjoy and also a real treat for the fans.

[@Corrow20]

"Alter Bridge was never a great live band" - said no one ever. To each their own but you're definitely on your own there...

[@dudebroguymate]

@@Corrow20 I mean, look at this Blackbird performance and Wembley vs Amsterdam. Not even fucking close. They’re at least very inconsistent live and that makes them less than great. Can you argue with this?

[@RB-oc7ti]

@@dudebroguymateI argue it. He sounds great! The band sounds fantastic too! Myles sings better now than in the beginning of AB. Check out a KZbin video chronicling’find the real’ live over the years. His voice has only gotten better and more consistent live. He has lost that youthful exuberance, but he’s much older and never felt completely comfortable putting on that act in the first place, much less as a man in his 50’s. Sounds great as ever though. Not tons of lead rock singers can say that - even by the time they pass 35 yrs old.

[@dudebroguymate]

@@RB-oc7ti brother, you need to clean your ears. Compared to Amsterdam, he sounds way way worse.

[@RB-oc7ti]

@@dudebroguymateyour opinion. Not mine.

[@heavyadcock2423]

This song has always sounded like this you must have thought it was a different song