Shawn James - Like a Stone (Chris Cornell / Audioslave Cover)

I’ve always loved the lyrics and tone of “Like a Stone”.
I wanted to pay tribute to Chris Cornell’s passing and the musical legacy he left behind.
For me, it’s symbolic.
In a way, I feel like I’m stating that the torch will be carried on.
Listen: ingroov.es/like-a-stone
Filmed & Edited by Michelle Mavrides
Produced by Jimmy Messer
Parts + Labor Studios, Los Angeles, CA
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[@heyven565]

The amount of control he has over his voice is unspeakable

[@alannafaddis3764]

Even better live. Perfection

[@darbymonahan9149]

99

[@pedroperes1822]

Muito top!!!

[@annalanzotti-venrick3989]

It is beautifully wonderfully soulful 💔😥❤❤💙👏👏👏👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@namazu1337]

Maybe, he has a voice for opera.

[@fernandoveiga1848]

This is how a male siren would sound like and I would absolutely crash my ship into the rocks just to hear him a few seconds more

[@jadenmalcolm2015]

boutta drive forever to see him in Detroit this November

[@WickedIndigo]

@@jadenmalcolm2015 how the fuck was that show? I gotta know if it was anything short of fantastic. I have a feeling it would be a performance that would really stick with me

[@Kay_The_Coffee_Weirdo]

Him and Puddles Pity Party. I would fucking die on those rocks.

[@syrusweed]

Most beautiful response i've ever read

[@RedwoodPriestess]

No doubt! completely sexy ... And then he sings...Voice of a gypsy god, soul of a healer

[@eyeofsauron7662]

Tim Commerford of Audioslave talks about Chris Cornell's lyrical style and explains Like a Stone on the Audioslave DVD: "He's [Cornell] a poet, and he fooled me with a lot of his songs and that like a song like "Like A Stone", I thought it was a love song. The chorus is "I'll wait for you there like a stone, I'll wait for you there alone." And I was like "Yo, bro what are you waiting for?" And he's like "Waiting to die." And I just went "Oh, okay." *laughs* That changes everything. I went back and looked at the song and I..I got kind of saddened by what he's singing about is like a guy waiting alone in a house of death, and all his friends are dying and he's just waiting there, and I'm picturing this man in a rocking chair like waiting to die. It changed everything for me. That made me go back and look at all the songs, and maybe go back and look at Temple of a Dog songs, and Soundgarden songs, and everything, and I started going "Okay, I get Cornell now, and he's a genius." He..He fooled me for..for 15 years, you know? Where maybe I thought some of the things he was singing about were slightly trivial, but they're never trivial, he's deep...he's really deep."

[@julianpottermusic]

jesus man

[@kevinj2525]

Mind blown. Fakk..

[@paulingram1015]

Maybe with the exception of "part of me", but then again it might have a deeper meaning from when I first listened to it.

[@pinolskun8764]

I generally always found that the best songs by every artist come out when they put their true emotions in, and sadness is a particularly effective one.

[@Nick17354]

@@pinolskun8764 Agree 100%.

[@rva]

What a godly vocal

[@paulosousa9930]

React to him

[@user-fl5lz4ml7l]

Rrrrrrrrrrobecca ❤❤❤

[@MendryMusic]

I’m curious what you think about this music kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOThWeMecutesU

[@LukasKhann]

You gotta react to him queen 😭

[@elkevinski]

You here?

[@Jessie_T]

So many artists hiding their voice behind the sounds of their music, and then there's this guy - not hiding a damned thing, his talent unapologetically at the forefront of every single song.

[@normallykyle]

This is him exactly.

[@brandoneshleman5486]

Or he just sings really good lol

[@tonetoner8789]

Truer words have not been written

[@DeFinisLand]

So true

[@na_ch0]

On a cobweb afternoon In a room full of emptiness By a freeway I confess I was lost in the pages Of a book full of death Reading how we'll die alone And if we're good we'll lay to rest Anywhere we want to go In your house I long to be Room by room patiently I'll wait for you there like a stone I'll wait for you there alone, yes, I will And on my deathbed I will pray To the gods and the angels To the pagans Or anyone who will take me to Heaven To a place I recall I was there so long ago The sky was bruised, the wine was bled And there you led me on In your house I long to be Room by room patiently I'll wait for you there like a stone I'll wait for you there alone, alone And on I read Until the day was gone And I sat in regret For all the things I've done For all that I've blessed And all that I've wronged In dreams until my death I will wander on In your house I long to be Room by room patiently I'll wait for you there like a stone I'll wait for you there alone, alone Saludos desde 🇨🇱🔥

[@diem7209]

Lyrics are wrong.

[@na_ch0]

Diem Dinh u ok?

[@Nasuada15]

@@na_ch0 Not cobweb, it's cold wet

[@na_ch0]

NikNik BANG thank nik!

[@jaeidk2243]

*on a cobweb afternoon

[@ML-tr1hz]

It's rare to hear someone that can do a Chris Cornell song justice, but you did it. Lovely cover and RIP Chris

[@worldofweapons9993]

Listen to Lucas Imbiriba’s cover, It’s amazing.

[@ambius2]

Is this man even human? He almost never breaths but keeps the notes going clearly. I implore people to listen again, pay attention to his breathing. Very impressive.

[@JaderDurden]

Chris would be proud of this interpretation of his song...simply amazing!!!

[@krystalmcnuss411]

Beautiful cover Shawn. RIP Chris Cornell

[@jonathanvian2607]

CHRIS CORNELL DIED?!?!?!?!

[@krystalmcnuss411]

@@jonathanvian2607 yeah about 2 years ago, right before Chester from Linkin Park took his own life. They both unfortunately hung themselves

[@user-yv6lf5yd3m]

@@krystalmcnuss411 3 years

[@mr.b3132]

@@krystalmcnuss411 both selfishly ruined thier families lives...so chester cant live anymore but can take the time to plan it on the aniversary of Chris...thats fucked

[@ML-tr1hz]

@@mr.b3132 you clearly know nothing about depression

[@angelaroyminanightqueensah4419]

I'm in tears Chris Cornell would be so proud and his voice will never be silenced ! We miss you brother 🤘🖤💜

[@Jarrad_Fulton]

Chris Cornell was a rock God. It takes balls to do this song. Great job!

[@mateussouza5436]

Ola bom trabalho sou fã

[@MrOndras1984]

I remember seeing you play this at your show in Seattle. Jaw to the floor instantly. Love ya man!

[@kurollo5586]

when the artist is talented and seems like the coolest person ever

[@thatoneguy7435]

I mean come on, this is the only cover ever that has even come close to bringing justice to this masterpiece of a song. Well done sir, well done. 👏

[@grimacethedrummer8378]

Idk man this one is stellar, but Anthony Vincent did a really solid job too

[@WFly101]

What about Nathan Wesley? Well.. actually idk if he's done this song

[@01Arren]

No, Chris cornel rules this 1

[@nicolitox]

I'm just a normal guy... I see a video of Shawn James and I hit the like button.

[@Nix_Abyss]

Based ❤

[@MAVuh]

This year has brought enough for me to carry, and this artist is one of the few good things, from 2020 with peace!

[@MrBeefTot187]

Beta male

[@MAVuh]

@@MrBeefTot187 Ok troll, now go back to your sad delusional life, haha.

[@cambamboocs]

I've been listening to Shawn James for over half a decade

[@greatboss5175]

That's probably the most beautiful tribute that I've ever seen to Chris. Rest in peace Chris Cornell

[@germavery2223]

Shawn makes you love himself and the original artist even more on every cover, change my mind.

[@joshuamontgomery8642]

Can't won't change your mind

[@woodstonecreations7159]

Accurate

[@liliz5670]

Maravilhoso Shawn!!! Só falta vir para o Brasil, fazer nossa alegria!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@willianschumacher1276]

Só falta vir pra cá 🇧🇷🤘🏻

[@lawrencehoadley4190]

Shawn J is legit folks

[@_silkysmooth5269]

On a cobweb afternoon In a room full of emptiness By a freeway I confess I was lost in the pages Of a book full of death Reading how we'll die alone And if we're good, we'll lay to rest Anywhere we want to go In your house, I long to be Room by room, patiently I'll wait for you there Like a stone I'll wait for you there Alone And on my deathbed I will pray To the gods and the angels Like a pagan to anyone Who will take me to heaven To a place I recall I was there so long ago The sky was bruised The wine was bled And there you led me on In your house, I long to be Room by room, patiently I'll wait for you there Like a stone I'll wait for you there Alone Alone And on I read Until the day was gone And I sat in regret Of all the things I've done For all that I've blessed And all that I've wronged In dreams until my death I will wander on In your house, I long to be Room by room, patiently I'll wait for you there Like a stone I'll wait for you there Alone Alone

[@ninalove3044]

My heart ❤️‍🩹🥹

[@_silkysmooth5269]

@@ninalove3044 Much love to you my friend ❤️

[@BrettRobbins-ni4qz]

ON A COLD WET...COLD WET...afternoon. Otherwise I digress lol

[@mrburns366]

​@@BrettRobbins-ni4qz no.. it's cobweb. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andrewwilliam7890]

​@@mrburns366"Cobweb afternoon" makes less sense than "cold wet afternoon" tho

[@jenluvseddievr8018]

I’m just a 13 year old girl getting taught good taste in music by my awesome dad😂💪❤️

[@xxlunaxx2137]

Aww your dad is wholsome :DDD

[@malice4777]

Good for you, kiddo. Might I also recommend some Amigo the Devil? Fantastic folk artist.

[@muhammaddanyalhussain5019]

Breathtaking voice....

[@vangel__]

the best cover you're great Shawn James

[@andrelotter9590]

This guy could sing the phone book and it would be amazing

[@brucevanstory4351]

We should have someone with a purp c comment next😶

[@kaminskalves5672]

the number of Brazilians in the comments is impressive, it just indicates that you should do some shows in Brazil. Os Br dão um like aqui, eu preciso ir em um show desse cara um dia, vamos fazer ele entender o tanto de fã que ele tem no Brasil, vai que ele cogita vir para cá um dia

[@jackdanila9893]

I found the brazilians saying ''come to brazil'' My life is fulfilled

[@joaofernando3061]

@@jackdanila9893 Now YOU are going to Brazil! Please, sir, do not resist.

[@lobo1653]

E ele vem agora em Setembro pra um show na La Iglesia em SP!

[@eusouavinganca]

o shawn é muito bom

[@carlosw9250]

@@lobo1653 sério? AHHHH

[@willianschumacher1276]

Come to Brazil 🇧🇷🤘🏻 hail Shawn

[@lukasmaxwell4406]

Brasil em peso aqui 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 não da nem pra acreditar kkkkkkk. E olha que acho que ele tem mais fãs aqui no Brasil do em qualquer outro lugar.

[@matheusb3889]

Com certeza, simplesmente perfeito.

[@fullima]

A voz dele chega arrepiar!

[@viniciustakarabe8083]

Vdd, voz perfeita, nunca vi um cantor que toca tão bem e sincronizado com o violão, simplesmente perfeito

[@AndrewStanleyasr]

Hahahha vim comentar só pra marcar presença tbm 🤘🏽🇧🇷

[@inky_22]

Sim, o Brasil é a maior fanbase dele, inclusive, a maior página de fan club dele no Instagram é a Brasileira jwnndjajxksksi

[@mariaifi]

La voz de Chris era mágica e increíble un reto cantar está canción.Un Hermoso Homenaje y Magnífico Cover gracias por envolvernos en ella.

[@yasminclaudino6484]

Perfeição meu pai amadooooo. Olha essa voz brasilllll

[@Pez2176]

Hard to believe he’s gone. Chris Cornell was an amazing artist. Thank you for a beautiful tribute. 💕

[@delzadmirza7964]

Man this guy....words can’t express the way he sings. Soul singer. Amazing rendition.

[@alejandropolo6015]

2020, climbing a hill, this theme and a radiant sun on the horizon. This is music, this is music and I don't want to hear anything else.

[@matheusb3889]

Brasileiro sempre marcando presença nos vídeos maravilhosos desse cara, me dá até orgulho da nação esse gosto musical KKKKK

[@viniciusmartins8600]

verdade

[@inky_22]

O Brasil é a maior fanbase dele nwndkwksk e ele sabe disso kkkk

[@wingsshy]

@@inky_22 será que é?

[@ChamanololzinYukii]

Opaaaaaa

[@cebollafatboy666]

canta pra krl, ta maluco!

[@alexsoad19]

Sou fã demais de Chris Cornell, adoro o movimento grunge que surgiu nos anos 90, e conheci o Shawn James através da minha namorada. Cara, ficou incrível essa versão de Like Stone, tenho certeza que se Crhis estivesse vivo estaria orgulhoso.

[@thewekender2701]

Estaría orgulloso ciertamente

[@thomasmitchell4128]

Did he plow your girl or something, is that how you know him ? Probably is. Your girl gets AROUND.

[@RandyH524]

Ill say it again. Thank God for this man's voice. Its the voice of an angel with thunderous power. Shawn, if you're reading this; you deserve all the success in the world. Thank you for sharing your passion with the all of us.

[@nighttrain3623]

Saw him live twice. There is literally zero drop in quality between studio and live. It really is incredible. If any of you get the chance to see him, you should do so.

[@HenriqueLagemann]

Já recomendei você pra muita gente, excelente voz você tem!!!

[@ryansoltwedel1041]

The ending.... on the “patiently” where you let your voice go and get loud, sounded amazing

[@dustinjayjenkins18]

Holy hell how have I not heard of this guy. makes a beautiful memorial to my favorite singer ever chris Cornell and lirtally did it justice and more made this your own and sung this beautiful lirtally one of my favorite songs ever

[@cecescooter8951]

Oh my God...the high notes... Absolutely beautiful rendition. RIP, CC.

[@pedrotomazani6851]

Omg, amazing man Brazil loves you 💚💛

[@wyldeyldz3592]

Chris Cornell rip

[@rab46290]

To be honest I was going into this highly skeptical.. and just plain high. But I digress.. This was one of the best covers i have heard. And to be able to sound that close to Cornell, but still have your own sound is pretty amazing. I cant wait to hear more.

[@sherryblack7282]

He has a very soothing voice, incredible

[@empymind]

i waited so long to listen your version of like a stone and damn... what a song...

[@motowaycap]

Uffffff!!!! James... Me hiciste botar unas lagrimas!!!. Q maravillosa interpretación... Increible homenaje a Chris Cornell!!! .... No hay duda que eres uno de los mas grandes de esta epoca. Saludos desde Peru

[@TheLootGoblinOfficial]

Rip Chris Cornell! If you need someone to talk to in the U.S. dial 988. There is hope! Shawn, you killed this!

[@terrymcendree3899]

PULLS YOU IN ,YOU CAN FEEL THE VIBRATIONS ,SO MUCH SOUL !!!! ONE OF A KIND....I AM 63 ,LONG TIME TO FIND SUCH TALENT....

[@gustavomacedo7651]

Agradeço todo dia ao TLOU 2 por ter me trazido aqui.

[@mrr4dke580]

penso da mesma forma!,tlou2 mostrou um artista incrível

[@agnesgarciaaguilar8070]

You are great

[@minocosta9595]

This song needs more recognition

[@angelaryanditlow5638]

I’m almost 100% certain Chris Cornell would be extremely proud of this cover and the beauty you and your lady put behind this heartfelt song and the breathtakingly haunting video! I’m blown away by your talent, your voice and your dedication to master every song you put out!! You truly are blessed with a divine gift!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@MrMarquesGames]

RIP Chris Cornell Shawn sempre incrível nas suas interpretações ♥️🇧🇷

[@lucho8232]

NANANANANANANANANA IDOLO TOTAL

[@connerdunn2106]

Chris would be proud. That was incredible and powerful

[@edgardomolina1920]

Braught tears to my eyes. Made me think of my mother whos very sick.

[@hollylindsay545]

Chills! I didn't know I needed this! Beautiful!

[@SeaSide_]

Another breathtaking cover by Shawn James, along with a beautiful vocal experience, loving the candles and ambiance.🙏😁💕👏🎶🎶🎶

[@kuttysgaming4457]

Do you hear that? Shhhh! Listen!! That’s Chris, crying from heaven🥺❤️

[@patshaw6165]

So. I've been listening to your music for a couple years. I'm definitely a fan. In fact I've been trying to learn That's life on my guitar. This cover however, actually exposed your actual range. Hands down one of the best vocalists of the modern era. Right there next to Brent Smith. Thank you for sharing your music with us sir. Chris I believe would thumbs up this one.

[@lazaroaquino7859]

Me sinto privilegiado de ver que não sou o único do Brasil, que gosta de música de qualidade. E mais privilegiado de ter descoberto o trabalho do Shawn James. Qualidade sonora ímpar. Aguardo ansioso pelo show dele aqui no RJ. Thank you for your songs. Nice job. Awesome songs.

[@user-vb6pq2ev8j]

Ele vai fazer show aqui? Quando?

[@mrmusketier453]

I’m going through a rough stage in my life and I’ve never felt such passion in a cover until I heard this version. Well done Shawn!!!

[@TheSkeletonCrow]

Good to see how the audience of this awesome artist is grown in these years, I feel ashamed that almost nobody knows him in Italy and he skipped Italy in past tours.

[@Rick.the.Chick.Sanchez]

This is haunting. I never thought anyone could capture the depth and loneliness that Chris Cornell does when he sang but I was wrong. What a beautiful cover of this song

[@KRyder5150]

Brother Shawn delivers the most amazing covers, and yes they are often haunting. That’s why he has my utmost respect.

[@raitogashi6972]

Te amo Shawn, estaba deseando que sacaras esto de forma "oficial" y me has llenado el alma con este trocito de música y sentimiento.

[@LuciaRaquel-xs2hr]

Heeey, sí, concuerdo contigo! Me alegra que su música llegue hasta las personas hispanohablantes

[@jhennie_]

Creo que está en los latinoamericanos más de lo que pensamos

[@tacoyael6]

❤

[@raitogashi6972]

@@jhennie_ Y yo aquí, desde España, me alegra que hispanohablantes de todos lados aprecien a Shawn ♡

[@reyciclope2264]

@@LuciaRaquel-xs2hr Es que esto es música de calidad no como las mierdas de los traperos

[@kayalartwork]

holy freackin cowboes THAT'S BEAUTIFUL, MAN

[@laylalou9487]

His voice and style of picking is so moving together. Hit me deep in the soul. Will always love Chris Cornell's music but definitely made this one his own

[@1mholbrook]

What a respectful and innovative cover of this classic. Chris is smiling at this solid acoustic version of Like A Stone.

[@mimimerieme7298]

I can't describe how much I love love love love his voice, I mean wow, heart captivating

[@caaaaaarlos6097]

your voice is angelic, you sing like an angel exiled by God.

[@kerime.7861]

Wtf

[@alial3mri87]

@@kerime.7861 same thing

[@Itz_KLONOPIN]

You mean a demon? Lol

[@nd016najda7]

Lucifer, maybe?

[@Itz_KLONOPIN]

@@nd016najda7 fr ha

[@MuddogMusic]

Thanks Shawn.... I didn't to cry again today. You have Chris in your heart with those vocals. Amazing. Love from Ireland

[@myles1021]

Thank you for exposing your talent to the world. I genuinely get excited to show someone your music, because I KNOW they're going to love it.

[@DirtyMuthaFugginD]

I cant stop replaying this! Full on cold chills and lump in the throat! This song brings back a rush of memories. I love Shawn James ' style and he just killed this cover HARD! 😳😯🦄🤯 don't question the unicorn emoji...... it just felt right ya know......😂😂

[@imalright1660]

that second "Aloneeeeee" with the vibrato holly cow

[@socket5782]

I love how your soul is in everything you sing. I will always respect you.

[@pipepa]

Is just amazing, all the noise of the day, work, the city, all fast then hear this and make a stop to enjoy. That's life. Thanks

[@psgc4479]

Another underrated man😩

[@santiago_user1]

Cheio de Brazilian aqui, muito bom

[@switchflow5405]

To do what Shawn did with that song is the ultimate show of respect by one of the best musical talents In the world. That's class you can feel his emotion in every note. Bravo

[@sayitaintsl0w]

It’s so much sadder now than it was then, because he is gone. Thank you Chris. Thank you Shawn, for doing the song justice.

[@jennisullivan8246]

IMPRESSED💖💖💪💪🙏🙏

[@BroseyDosey]

Shawn, Been listening for years and showing your music to everyone I know. After my dad passed you were the harmonic sanctuary I needed. Please grace me with a Michael Buble "I'm Feeling Good" cover. Would mean the world to me. While dad was fighting his fight he always said, "I'm feeling good" when I asked how he was. He never let the pain show to his children.

[@mr.beendoinit3223]

Shawn CRUSHES every cover he does! It blows my mind!!

[@Travis-no3wh]

A voice no effort, that can fill a concert hall. Incredible rendition.

[@Raittway]

Goosebumps! I love and miss Chris so much. You did an amazing and beautiful version. Thank you 💜

[@Mzlanders]

This may be the best, most hypnotic vocal I have ever heard in my whole entire fucking life. What the fuck is this shit here, Shawn? The abilities that reside in your vocal chords are bordering on supernatural.

[@braun1017]

His vocal cords are very connected to nature. Supernatural is debatable, but he has a gift. I find his voice very therapeutic.

[@VeganFlytrap]

Give "the Thief and the Moon" a go. The version on the channel called BarnHub is what made me fall in love with his voice. So very haunting.

[@sarahweaver8879]

Most incredible thing I've heard from him. Maybe even from anyone ever. Blown away. Speechless.

[@meganelizabeth4287]

My life was just made. Beautiful.

[@krisnoullet]

Ya know I've always loved your voice and your music man. But you really kill it with this. Your voice sounds like a well seasoned cello. Bravo

[@ShawnJamesSoul]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@juniorsouza6693]

Até minhas lágrimas se recusaram escorrer pelo meu rosto antes que ele terminasse essa obra de arte. Incrível como sempre, Shawn.

[@mackylambert9237]

Absolutely phenomenal, I wish I had heard more of this sooner. I am literally in awe of his voice and vocal control!

[@ironcrapprgaming]

Dude shut up I'm not crying just got that beautiful song stuck in my eye....

[@pixiewillow84]

This is possibly the most beautiful thing I’ve heard since Chris Cornell sand this himself

[@patrickmarx2472]

Só Br nos comentários que coisa linda de se ver, e é maravilhoso ouvir a voz desse ser divino cantando Like A Stone

[@christophercolling9392]

If Chris Cornell is up there he is smiling at you Shawn with this absolutely beautiful cover of a fantastic song 👍🇬🇧

[@insightoutside1617]

A legend covering a legend . There’s nothing but love and respect here ♥️

[@arthursangoi8259]

The world needed for this Shawn! Thanks man!!