Soundgarden - Spoonman

Music video by Soundgarden performing Spoonman.© 1994 A&M Records

[@ajthecat5520]

I named my puppy dog spoon man back in '95. He lived 17 years. We miss you spooner.

[@dreadedsage8630]

May your dog rest in peace but bruh you really called it spooner?

[@henrivandesign4526]

Rest in peace, Spoon Man :( I'm sure he was a good boy

[@youss3471]

R.i.p spooner💔

[@jayray7230]

your dog is dead

[@hurricanestarang]

@@jayray7230 and you are a piece of shit, crazy how the world works 🤷‍♂️

[@88omair]

Matt Cameron is a very underrated drummer. Got a great sense of groove and musicality.

[@kylebatteson9572]

+Omair Sheikh Don't worry, he isn't that underrated. He's featured in quite a few drumming publications' list of top 50 drummers.

[@sleeping_giant0620]

+Omair Sheikh He's #20 in Rolling Stone's best drummers.

[@randomguy9580]

He is really cool, one of my favorite drummers!

[@bifolco7899]

+Omair Sheikh I Agree for Soundgarden material, I'm kinda bummed with his contribute to Pearl Jam.

[@SlavomirG]

+Omair Sheikh He is widely praised and recognised.

[@mainmaam]

This beautiful man had a four octave vocal range. That's about the same as your standard opera singer. Amazing. He is truly missed.

[@kellyberry4173]

Beautiful comment...

[@eugeneatkinson4889]

He had nothin without the band

[@eugeneatkinson4889]

We ate all beautiful

[@jimmydean5182]

@@eugeneatkinson4889 he had an amazing solo career

[@AIRFORCENONE]

Google must love you. Considering you took the very first search, feel good now?

[@MrMyNameIsHaha]

Can't imagine the battle that's been going on inside him all these years despite all the success and love he has been receiving. It's been 5 years and still hard to believe that he's no longer with us; but if there's any consolation out of this is that he finally have the much needed rest he deserved. Fly free forever Chris, and thank you for the incredible legacy you have left us.

[@samsearle4433]

Maybe he just liked drugs....?

[@georgcastanza4924]

That was fuckin beautiful. I'd be honored to have you speak at my funeral.

[@Charles.Foster.Offdensen]

@@samsearle4433 considering that isn't how he died, no. So maybe shut it with the offensive comments about someone who literally hanged themselves

[@ohenry87]

I just watched 5 Soundgarden videos in a row. Still can't believe Chris is gone. RIP to a legend. Your voice will live on forever.

[@haleypurdum6171]

Same, I feel like I've taken him for granted all of these years :(

[@logann8243]

The good talent always seems to pass way too soon.

[@barbaramiddendorf9155]

exactly how I feel....I had him plugged into my ears where ever I went all through late 90s and early decade 2000!! I even got my youngest hooked on him :)

[@joshuaweatherly662]

Henry Orth I'm with you

[@davidj9804]

I'm bingeing Soundgarden and alcohol tonight. Im happy to be here listening to this. Sad he's gone. And eh about my relapse. In the grand scheme of time, none of us are far behind.

[@shaneturner1778]

That man was born to sing, rest in peace Chris. One of the purist rock voices ever to be graced on a human being.

[@cameltosis950]

Il calco

[@sarahboller5912]

Chris will always be the best 🖤✌💋

[@Name-fo7lj]

freddy mercury

[@ferblackcrow5458]

Thanks Chris for all the hours I spent listening to your songs from Soundgarden, Audioslave, and your own songs, I really appreciate you putting emotion, and more meaning into this life, thank you for everything, rest in peace!

[@spiritussublime]

Fernando López 😭

[@alejandrojmanson9211]

que mal ingles

[@Yesmanpersondude]

I use to listen to audio slave as a baby it was the only way I would go to sleep 🤣

[@masonbruner1239]

Can't believe nobody's talking about how amazing that 7/4 riff is. Most riffs that aren't 4/4 end up sounding convoluted and awkward, trying way too hard to be something unique; this does it so smoothly, I didn't even recognize it was an odd time signature on my first listen. Kim Thayil is a mastermind.

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

damn straight

[@eyebrowman1]

Not everyone knows music theory

[@yenigarcia2417]

I read your comment to my Man and he started singing the riff ❤️🎶🎼🎵🎤🎸🥁

[@CodeguruX]

Because most of us don't give a shit about the technical side of music. It's just good, you qualifying it being good by tonal theory doesn't make it better.

[@masonbruner1239]

@@CodeguruX Literally all I did was praise Kim Thayil for being a good songwriter. HOW did you manage to take offense to that. I am honestly amazed

[@williamshepard2020]

This song is about a street artist named Artis the Spoonman, who played the spoons on the streets of Seattle, where Soundgarden formed. Artis played his spoons on the song, and is credited on the album (Spoons: Artis The Spoonman). He is also featured in the video. When Songfacts spoke with Artis in 2013, he said he earned a flat fee of $1,000 for performing on the song, and another $7,000 to appear in the video. Describing how Soundgarden contacted him, he said: "In 1992, they had me do a tweener [a performance between acts] between them and Melvins. And their manager at the time, Susan Silver, she told me Chris [Cornell] is writing a song, 'Spoonman,' and would I like to record on it when it's done. And so in '93, almost a year and a half later, they called me and we went in the studio that day and recorded it. Went through four takes and that was that. Two hours. That was the recording session."

[@lembkamb]

After four takes then a legendary song was born, i watch this video as soon as i learn about the spoonman the musician in youtube

[@apurugganan]

I recall watching MTV at the time, and young as I was, wondering if he was a hero of some kind, but the background intro to the clip cleared that up

[@Thvndar]

wow how the hell did I never know that🤯

[@andrewcivendeno8763]

Tks

[@warrengauthier4699]

That $8000 was probably the most he ever earned for his talent. If he was smart, he would have opted for a percentage of the album sales instead. Even if it was only 1% it would have been a hell of a lot more than $8000.

[@robbymillsap9842]

The vocal range on display here is just incredible.

[@NARKISDUDE]

And that's when he was toning it down a bit

[@cthulhujankinx5652]

dude im strait as can be but his vocals cause me to sport a lasting erection

[@bharp4390]

Robby Millsap d#5s and F5s all over this song. meanwhile I struggle with an A4. rip

[@jessicafitch9137]

I so miss this era

[@TUBEDOUT07]

one of the catchiest and most creative rock songs ever

[@realthing1000]

strange why it reminds me of Rape me by Nirvana

[@5ped0fs0und5]

@@realthing1000 now that you bring it up, yeah, that chorus does sound a bit like rape me

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matiastoro-moreno5725]

what are you saying? ohh my taco

[@bittlesthecookieakacaitcat8798]

Ikr

[@seanthomas6235]

Chris Cornell. Man, what a voice. Soundgarden was badass.

[@DavidVogel-xm6us]

Got to see Chris with Soundgarden At Lalapalooza in Dallas back in 1991.

[@Spuck1983]

**is

[@JustineWiniker]

Why do men have to die for men to recognize them

[@bobmerkling]

I saw Led Zeppelin in 1973 in Baltimore. These guys were the 2nd coming of Led Zeppelin!

[@JustineWiniker]

@bobmerkling I love Led Zeppelin! Wow! To see them in '73!

[@kennyboy4401]

The story behind spoonman is really interesting.. Rest easy Chris... No one sings like you anymore..

[@Kinnakeeter]

RIP. Say Hello 2 Heaven

[@powertothepeople3820]

Yes it was a busker who would tape spoons to his fingers and play the guitar lol spoonman inspired Chris Cornell as a kid so he made a song about him.

[@powertothepeople3820]

"feel the Rhythm with your hands, feel the rhythm while you can" Lol he seriously wrote a song about a guitarist and made it sound as if he was talking about heroin lol

[@kennyboy4401]

@@powertothepeople3820 Spoonman is deeper than that.

[@powertothepeople3820]

@@kennyboy4401 yeah it is a deep song tbh

[@Timliu92]

RIP Chris Cornell. You will forever be a legend and an inspiration for millions of people out there to become a better singer.

[@jeffreystinger]

WHAT HAPPENED TO CHRIS CORNELL???? HOW DID HE PASS MAN??!!! NO WONDER I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR A NEW SONG FROM HIM...NOW I'M ALL BUMMED OUT!! I REALLY THOUGHT HE WAS LOVELY!! FUCK!! I'M GONNA TRUELY MISS HIM!!!😭😭👀💙 SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME HOW CHRIS PASS?? WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM??!!🎤🎼🎹

[@IVYTURNER24]

jeffreystinger he died by suicide unfortunately Rip Chris

[@PoliticalTalkAbout]

Sound Garden is One of the truly monumental Bands that made the fourth Golden Age of Rock -(1990-to the early 2000’s)-truly golden.

[@scottnellis5843]

"Fourth golden age of rock".....very well put.

[@defaultmodenetwork8976]

The groove, rhythm , melody and chris' vocals. Certified banger

[@YuriCherio]

The drums and rhythm in this song are incredible. I never get tired of them beats

[@makavelismith]

Steal the rhythm while you can.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree awesome group Chris Cornell a awesome singer

[@mirkopartschefeld3498]

Matt Cameron is a great drummer and he completes the special sound of Soundgarden perfectly.

[@omardiaz5679]

@@makavelismith hell yeah!!!!

[@JasmineBlond]

Ihan paska​@@lisaparsons4124

[@derekveltman7109]

RIP Chris. Your voice was a gift.

[@Danthehorse]

I really miss this whole era and genre of music.

[@chloiesmith4695]

we still have the music

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

+Danthehorse For real. I miss the great music of the 90's.

[@beefcake3131]

+Danthehorse Seriously, the music coming out now is depressing. You had this, alice in chains, STP, Chili peppers, Nirvana, etc. Such a great time for music.

[@joellechiara]

+Danthehorse It was the best.....

[@nothumanbean1598]

+Chloie Seddon No sadly its dead, along with all of some peoples dreams but with deaths comes change with evolves into something better

[@kathrineckardt2869]

Vote for soundgarden 8nto rockhall, every day

[@sethprice1536]

Ditto...

[@Xxmeca421xX]

*RIP CHRIS* YOU ARE A LEGEND AND THAT VOICE WILL NEVER DIE

[@angeliadavey1474]

slayeryMr Smith

[@yannick2237]

;(

[@keithpackard7529]

:,(

[@sinwithagrin4205]

miss the 90s grunge era so much...Layne, Eddie and Chris...3 best voices ever!!

[@leany6298]

Cobain?

[@sinwithagrin4205]

+Mac Gordon yeah Kurt too!

[@leany6298]

+Sean Ryan :D

[@cocainecowboy1717]

+Mac Gordon eh

[@BradyHiles]

Scott Weiland?

[@DailyFrankPeter]

Love the time signature changes. {3x 4/4, 1x 2/4} and repeat... Sounds so energetic.

[@Texy88]

+DailyFrankPeter This song is notable for having that main riff in a 7/4 time-signature. www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/0572359/details.html _Outshined_, from their _Badmotorfinger_ album, also uses a 7/4 time-signature throughout its verses. www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/0660042/details.html

[@DailyFrankPeter]

You're right! Thanks for chipping in. But I wasn't that far off! 7+7 = 14, that's the same length of phrase as 4+4+4+2. Considering there are different accents in the 1st and 2nd bar, if anyone could tell me how to HEAR the difference between constant 7/4 and 4/4 with a change to 2/4 on last bar (without looking at the sheet) I'd learn something new today.

[@Texy88]

DailyFrankPeter I was always told that the first beat of a bar is usually the strongest; that being the case, the beginning of that main melodic riff in _Spoonman_ somehow “feels” stronger than all of the others (in fact, as you probably saw from the sheet, an entire bar contained all seven of the beats within that riff before it repeated in the next bar). Trying to shoehorn that riff into three 4/4 bars then a 2/4 doesn’t work using this principle because the beginning of the first repeat of the riff would then happen in the fourth and final beat of the second 4/4 bar, which does not really sit that well compared to when using 7/4. I have to admit that spotting the 7/4 in the verses of _Outshined_ is probably easier to ascertain than in _Spoonman_ as there are not so many syncopated rhythms within the verse riffs of _Outshined_. 7/4 is one of what is known as irregular time-signatures, in which some of the pulses within the bar have three inner beats and others have two (in this case, one pulse having three inner beats and the other two having two inner beats). For a bit more from a renowned music teacher who does online instructional videos you might like to check out a KZbin channel named MusicTheoryGuy and his “Irregular Time Signatures” video for a bit more about such time-signatures if this whole discussion has piqued your interest to that level. While we are on about the album from which _Spoonman_ came (in this case, _Superunknown_), one of the other tracks (_My Wave_) clearly has five beats per bar during its verses. Yes, another irregular time-signature (5/4, in this case)!

[@novic329]

+DailyFrankPeter After doing a count, the song seems to be in a 7/8 or 7/4 format

[@yessirski3629]

+novic329 Yes. 7/4.

[@Feech_La_Manna]

I know its all subjective, but to me this is the best hard rock song ever made. And I'm not changing my mind.

[@dominicgeorge9567]

👍

[@mateomonroy5192]

such a great singer and frontman its sad because Chris Cornell made the best moments of my adolescence... you will always be remembered RIP

[@lyntoncollins2758]

Looking back the lyrics of Fell on Dark Days are so bleak - is there a way we can tell or identify or warn our heroes not to go so early?Anyone?

[@satansatansatan]

lots of great art comes from dark places and pain. i don't think it's something that can be identified as something like this person will die early or kill themselves. i feel like if it helps you think or get through the day that's all that matters.

[@jamesdougall5737]

1995 Hardcore Live

[@jamesdougall5737]

Chicago Arogon

[@jacobgeorge5428]

R.I.P Chris Cornell thank you for making some brilliant,unique and incredibly intelligent music. A true genius has left us miss you Chris.

[@tokyofang]

My mom used to play this in the car when I was really small, she remembers me in the back trying to sing along, and since I didn't know my dad she used to joke and say Chris was my dad, I took her seriously and legitimately thought he was my dad up until I was 7. Still trying not to believe that he is gone, he was an incredible artist, his music has gotten me through some tough times and I wish he was still here so I could thank him.

[@scaccu]

BS

[@Taterz]

scaccu what is hard to believe about that comment? lol

[@dsaints4202]

well balls to the walll man!!!!

[@deebee251]

i believe the fact that 90% of the "stories" written by people on youtube are complete BS

[@deebee251]

@@kinkane5566 read the comment again without your emotion clouding your judgement. I was explaining why it's so hard to believe. Didn't say whether I believe it or not. Don't have an opinion either way. I like dog shit

[@alessandroferraro5743]

One of the best voice in rock history R.I.P CHRIS

[@michaelgwisdala]

RIP Chris Cornell...you and the other grunge bands gave the 1990s some really great music!

[@openthatchestgames]

Chris stole the rhythm while he could. We will miss him forever and ever.

[@williamlobianco7335]

7

[@williamlobianco7335]

8

[@redcliffebeachhire9214]

Nice one mate

[@Martina-gs1mt]

You ever notice that in many of his songs he says " SAVE ME " it's a pretty ominous feeling! Missing him! Especially what would his music sound like today? Love from 🇨🇦✨💫☄️🌠

[@donaldbarton6701]

Thinking the same

[@shamblesslaughter2156]

I remember those days! Luckly!

[@bernecker88]

He only died a couple years ago, i don't think his music would have changed too much. He was making music still with Audioslave.

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

@@bernecker88 Audioslave broke up in 2007...

[@lythia7775]

Especially when you know he was murdered and the project they were working on. Save Me, indeed. Holy Spirit with Chris Cornell. Noticably so

[@donyealscott8881]

He's one of greatest vocalist may he rejoice in heaven

[@djr3000]

God will never stop loving any of us, friend. Believe that. Were walking in a kaleidoscope of colours, and the darkness is nothing with the light around.

[@jamesthereaper7]

Four vocalists out of the five best grunge bands have now passed away. *RIP Kurt, Layne, Scott & Chris.*

[@Rumpleman]

James S we have Eddie Vedder and Mark Arm left

[@caiuswilliams7574]

James S I think Courtney love is actually trying to kill ALL the big grunge singers. Eddie vedder needs to watch his back

[@Number1HaloFreak]

We need to take out Courtney Love before she gets Eddie.

[@AngelHawks]

James S I'm so sad. We'll never get to see them all in concert again :(

[@passi4453]

ja vun Ehh... Plus he didnt nearly have as much impact nearly at all as these men have.

[@Mackatron]

One of the greatest voices of my generation is gone today. Chris, I will never forget your music and how much joy you gave to me and many others. Say hello to Heaven.

[@TheMetalMachinist]

Whenever I listen to a Chris Cornell song, I get the most eerie chills like he's watching me. That feeling has given me the energy to start singing which I've never done before. Thanks for everything Chris, you will always shine down on us like a Sunshower.

[@maxoler8095]

Yea but no

[@AaronLakes-ge9su]

One of the best songs Soundgarden done

[@sharjesm]

This has to be one of the best intros of a song ever.

[@matiastoro-moreno5725]

yeah, i think the same but i'm gay

[@ceebee491]

Agreed!

[@InkDrinker20]

​@@matiastoro-moreno5725 what???

[@docko2529]

The fact that Chris has the vocal range he has and can sustain the high notes as long as he can, differentiates him from the schlocks that auditions on the Voice. This is, the voice of rock!

[@Fred-gf5qe]

I like every band and solo act that Chris Cornell was in. Dude was crazy talented. Left us way too soon...

[@mwessels6]

They don't make 'em like this anymore. RIP, brother

[@Coltboy00]

ATV Off-road Fury PS2..... Where I fell in love with this song.

[@polaris6644]

+ColtFPSGAMING Them Bones from AiC as well! My start with music was my Dad showing me "Show me how to live" From Audioslave and saying, "Thats the singer from that song in the game you play."

[@5and88M4n]

That game is in need of a reboot.

[@Jjosh1358]

am I getting fucking old?!? This was my FAVORITE song, right before Kindergarten, WAAAAY back when it first came out

[@ajkyle56]

So glad this is the second comment on here. I probably haven't heard this entire song through since playing that game ~10 years ago.

[@NotAnastasia22]

haha! I played that game (actually have two copies of it), but I fell in love with this song on a Nintendo DS band game. I can't remember what it was called. :( I didn't even realize it was in Off-Road Fury!

[@duffmcduffee]

Still my favorite song of all time that features a solo played on the spoons

[@Mario_N64]

I prefer the fork version myself.

[@Mario_N64]

I prefer the fork version myself. It has more emotion.

[@oblivionguard2286]

+Mario M Nah spork version has the best of both worlds!

[@kibavlood5826]

i prefer chopsticks; they are BRUTAL..

[@evantye7024]

+kiba vlood no knives are the best they have better sounding solos

[@bonniebloodworth]

It has been 3 years today since we lost you and still it is a shock you are not here with that voice and music. RIP Chris ~ (20th July 1964~May 18th 2017) 🖤

[@raychucklesrotton]

It hurts every day all the time. 😔

[@fka.climate]

Back in 2009 I was singing to this in my car on I-90, and tried to hit the High D (2:29), and I ended up having some kind of seizure. I didn't have enough oxygen in my brain as I strained to make the note. I came back to consciousness one lane to the left where, thankfully, there wasn't another car waiting for me. I nearly died! S-Tier track!

[@PalaceDude]

Bro, that repercussion bridge is sick as hell, and the bass that follows is the cherry on top. Never gets old.

[@Subilon]

I was rhythm and lead guitarist for a band back 20 years ago who was greatly influenced by soundgarden and the Seattle sound.Chris you were one of a kind.Your voice was amazing a gift from God.

[@MarySmutny]

Spoon man is a great band I love this guy he is so cool

[@mommyof3_908]

My heart is broken. I never knew u personally, yet you've been such a huge factor in my life for the past 24 years. I've fell on black days...may you rest peacefully, my beautiful Chris...💜 Say hello to heaven..

[@seankopperstad4081]

I have been high and low but through it all I could always rely on Chris Cornells voice to save my life from very dark times .his death crushed me so bad rip Mr Cornell.

[@mikeysuzefour]

One part of my musical soul died the day Chris passed @Amy Lynn & @Sean Kopperstad. :'-(

[@Tsnore]

Sad news that Chris is gone. Never forgotten, a great talent indeed.

[@MrMaybe1]

I was 15 years old when this came out.... it marked my early years.... almost 40 now and I still get goose bumps listening to this. Its a shame Chris life ended so soon, thank you for beeing part of my life. Rest In Peace...

[@ianmcabee8036]

that is why he said almost

[@TheMasonRacin]

james redden Do you even math? Dude, this guy would be 38 or 39 years old now. *Almost* 40. If he was 15 when this came out, he would have been born in 1979. As for spelling errors: that's absolutely ridiculous. Ignoring the fact that this is the Internet, and most people don't pay enough attention when writing, and that the only mistakes he made were spelling "being" and forgetting a couple apostrophes (simple mistakes), if you look at his channel, you'll realize that it would appear his first language was not English, but Portuguese. Nice run-on sentence by the way, since we're nitpicking shit. Lesson for you punk: Don't you dare fucking disrespect your elders (unless with VERY good reason). -The 16 Year Old Who Caught You Acting Like A Dumbass

[@rachaelsimmons6304]

C Galhano i was a young teen as well. And i was connected soon as i heard it. But i had already knew who it was by his voice. As i had bootlegs from back before things came out so quickly like other songs b4 spoon man. Spoon man was a complete surprise and totally rocked my teens.

[@Jmoorhouse716]

What did james say he deleted his comment

[@jpmacoo]

Cool story, bro. But, yeah, he had an F'n voice

[@ramenfuccboi2905]

That god damn drum solo...😭😱💕

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Incredible. Incredible voice, incredible music, incredible energy. Forever and ever.

[@SleepTalkMetropolis]

Rip Chris Cornell. Can't believe we lost another grunge legend.

I´m in shock, can´t believe it!!!!

[@Dashoost]

Fuckin sucks... Who's even left from that 90s grunge era ? Eddie Vedder, Billy Corgan? Maybe Perry Farrell or Anthony Keidis Can't think of many others

[@heathervansickle2979]

Dashoost Dave Grohl. Maynard

[@jenschr-t3i]

peace be upon him

[@garrettraisor9963]

spoonman dances like maynard

[@Bombtrack411]

We've lost one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Rest in peace, Chris

[@metalgrinch]

RIP Chris Cornell. Soundgarden's BEST song. I don't care what anyone thinks.

[@bonovox3924]

metalgrinch This and Burden In My Hand

[@colorado50th]

metalgrinch YES. ^^^^

[@ianalderman9290]

This and The Day I Tried to Live, but I'm thinking Spoonman edges out The Day a little

[@norway1945]

metalgrinch I agree!! The best song! ❤

[@Abhishek.Basnyat]

metalgrinch Loud Love and Hands All Over for me.

[@phillecompte3438]

Cornell was severely depressed ,in this song he repeats many times over ''save me'' .Sometimes the cry for help is right there in the lyrics if you listen hard enough to catch it . RIP Chris .

[@adammorgan2427]

Spoonman wore a shirt in the video that says " Save Your Self " you are right about depression but in this song it's a catch that you have to watch the video closer to catch it, now Fell On Black Days is about depression and in the end of that song he says " how would I know that this would be my fate " and around 25 years later, suicide. Bone chilling! The day I tried to live has a man rapping a chord around his neck while he's standing upside down, another cry, you're missed Chris 😢

[@annagraceisbell2311]

Miserably SAD.

[@lynn967]

dont be deceived so easily lol. yes he understood depression, all humans will by some point in their life, and yes he was really big about helping people with those issues. but "if you listen hard enough to catch it" the majority of his songs for one could of course mean many different things to different people , but they also have entirely different meanings way below the surface than what they appear to be at first glance

[@lynn967]

@@adammorgan2427 "go on and save yourself, and take it out on me" from Cochise could mean alotta things to alot of people, although its actually a reference to the crucifixion. virtually all of his songs have many meanings

[@glennjohnston7331]

Chris wasn't crying out for help,his IQ was and is far beyond this world,he had had enough of the debauchery of this world and wanted to go to a place where he would ne understood

[@Seabree]

The Legend doesn't die cause the man does. R.I.P Cornell.

[@MarkM-j8o]

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[@400hpmustang]

Remember listening to this everyday, the 90's seems like yesterday, the best 10 years of my life. RIP Chris.

[@proudpawps]

For me Soundgarden has withstood the test of time the best of all the bands of that era. Still awesome!

[@MarySmutny]

I miss Keith moon

[@robbiepeach]

This song, this album, back in 1994, during my final year of high school is how I discovered Soundgarden. 30 years later, I'm still in awe of this track and collaboration.

[@tammypattavinapotts2274]

Forever be one of the Best Songs in the History of Music

[@chrishavenm.s.2459]

I was 17 when this song came out. It is the best song ever created. I have made instructions to my wife. When I die and cremated, this song will play for one month at the foot of my urn. Then she can dispose of me as she wishes.

[@TheVAGNETTO]

God, I didn't know, that Chris Cornell was a frontman of both Soundgarden and Audioslave! What a legend!

[@michaelsaxonson251]

Truly. He also fronted with the members of “Pearl Jam” to create the album “Temple of the Dog” he’s also got several solo albums that have a wide range of music, as well as featuring on a ton of random tracks. Man was truly a rock God

[@billkill465]

He also did work with temple of the dog...and I think there drummer was in mad season. Which was the late great Layne Staley as frontman

[@acidoverride3136]

Ya what planet are you from? Lol

[@christophersims4639]

how about that audioslave is rage against the machine without zach as the lead singer? Just add you a Chris Cornell + RAGE - Zach DelaRoche = Audioslave

[@krampus408]

What does good have to do with it?

[@oldschoolstuff9040]

The reason I love youtube. On an Alcohol fueled trip through my youth tonight. Forgot how awesome the 90's were. So lucky to been born in 70 and had my formative years in such a great time.

[@raypadgett6569]

yep! Born in '70 also and turned 21 in '91 just in time to live through this great period of time. So many awesome memories in the early to mid 90s! ❤️

[@leonardodisavino6166]

Lucky bastards

[@pilargonzalez8442]

Yeah, I am from 77 and I feel so lucky too... Music was everything back then, magical time full of discoveries, dancing and romance all over the please. I looved high school, and at home it was playing records and endless Mtv sessions. I still do that now in weekends lol :-)

[@selenadiaz2665]

Rock on man🤘

[@shaneb7911]

1975….….my teens and 20’s has the most bad ass soundtrack known to man 🤘🏻

[@AndrewFico1]

Can't believe this song is 30 years old remember when it was on the radio

[@FanelliRestorations]

if you've never ran around your house blasting spoon man trying to smack spoons together during the spoon man spoon solo...you just ain't lived.

[@SlimJ1980-Eire]

Frank Fanelli I laughed out loud at this.

[@FanelliRestorations]

I'm glad people can relate!! I ain't kidding every time this song comes on pandora i whip out those damn spoons and hit it!

[@SlimJ1980-Eire]

Frank Fanelli swear to god.. Tried miserably to play the spoons recently.. Inspired by this song. I laughed so loud when I read your comment.

[@FanelliRestorations]

hahaha..by no means have I masted the spoon man solo..it's like air guitar..no idea what im doing but it just feels right, like im there rockin or should i say Spoonin' with them!

[@mikeysuzefour]

I brought out the cowbell and a few drumsticks for a friend's band and played that solo for a karaoke crowd a few times--It was so much fun!

[@novenlatigo8207]

today the world of grunge very sad .we lost a great man, great voice,talent and hero . Rest In Peace Chris Cornell . Your music still lives on The Man.

[@rebeccac324]

My dad and I have a joke with the song that never fails to make me smile. When I found out Chris had passed I was so sad that such a great singer was gone, but the legacy he left behind was so important and not to be forgotten. 💙

[@dyland1876]

This song is special to me and mine as well

[@darkroom8165]

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[@Rxnextgenradio]

What’s the joke?

[@Thomas-jf3eu]

Black Jesus yeah, mention it not to tell us lol.

[@loganf5892]

Thomas He did tell you, you just couldn't comprehend the humour with your mere mortal mind.

[@TimCasto-h8e]

Greatest vocalist ever! Dude could sing anything

[@brandonumagat]

RIP Chris Cornell. may you forever jam with Kurt, Scott, Layne and everyone 😢

[@iyot1020]

Brandon Umagat don't forget Scott

[@nicoloop156]

We need to protect Eddie at all costs

[@Isaac2727]

Brandon Umagat don't forget Andy

[@paulinav.9631]

Kieron Moore pleaseeeeee

[@dollydagger4306]

and Shannon...

[@michaelulbricht9438]

Heard this weeks before anything else from the album. Knew that the band had "ascended" to another level. This work is still relevant & essential

[@yooitsxtra]

My mom used to play this in the car when I was like 5 and I used to think this song was about a superhero that was a spoon. I very recently learned the real meaning. Still rocks though.

[@samuraisoul1043]

Brilliant 👍

[@campingbutwithabudget.7521]

He's a sad soul, but a beautiful one

[@sarahboller5912]

Chris was an empath 🖤✌ as I *

[@darkhighwayman1757]

That's cause your mom is rad

[@katiekaiser7520]

Used to be my favorite song. I miss Chris, he sang with his whole soul!!!

[@SirMo]

What a powerhouse of singing Chris was. RIP, we miss you!

[@jimmyj5035]

God Bless SOUNDGARDEN! I Love All of Their Music!!!

[@jayj1011]

This song be Slapping

[@melissadanko3882]

Voice unmistakable.. like Edward's guitar.. you just know it. And you feel it. There will NEVER be another like Chris Cornell. Just rest buddy. Peace will eventually come with justice served

[@jace76ful]

Never loved soundgardens music, but I loved Chris Cornell's voice.

[@patchesw3815]

So sad that you're gone, you had a voice like NO OTHER, one of kind......forever Rest In Peace.

[@ezra_kohl]

I used to think that this song was about a guy who really liked spoons.

[@aryehatreyu606]

lol God bless you Ezra

[@amitriptyline5835]

Wait its not?

[@ChillPillDyl]

Technically correct

[@VitaTristis]

It's about Artis the Spoon Man

[@eskrimagitarista274]

I thought this song was about shooting heroin

[@roryanri804]

This songs been stuck in my head all day. And it will also be stuck in yours.

[@john4647]

Chris, a gorgeous, phenomenal talent, a great man, a true musician. No one today holds a candle to the great performers of the so called grunge era.

[@andreotsuka2466]

2019 and I'm still in love with Soundgarden. Chris will always be the best singer.

[@keithwandrei2667]

2021 still love it at 38 years old

[@maxpalmer3212]

The sound of the garden will never die this song will be amazing for ever R.I.P. Chris Cornell

[@LM-ux2uc]

Soundgarden was such a part of my teenage years. Had a poster up of Chris Cornell in my room.. and the movie Singles was my favorite movie. RIP

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love this song and Chris Cornell. It's so sad that endless talent like that is gone way to soon. Your music 🎶 🎵 will never, ever be forgotten 🎉🎉. You are truly missed. RIP,Chris you will truly be missed 🎉🎉.

[@melindanowak3807]

After all these I still love this song. Great memories. Excellent drums and vocals.

[@premeditatedideation9389]

The spoon solo always has me coming back

[@uadpen]

Grunge era '90's key player and Voice along with Kurt. R.I.P. Chris.

[@brandonramer3529]

No disrespect to Kurt, I love Nirvana, but his vocal talent was no where near Chris Cornell

[@peddr.o]

only Soundgarden can have a song with a spoon solo in between two extremely powerful and gut wrenching tracks on an album

[@CamyKazeX]

The world is now a worst place without him... R.I.P Mr Cornell and thank you for your music...

[@tammiealmany4691]

robert garcia THANKS my friend ,,💥

[@Twinsgreg100]

I remember buying this CD at Blockbuster Music, cracking it open in my truck, and skipping to track 8 (Spoonman), and sitting in the parking lot being mesmerized. Had never heard anything like it in my life! Amazing track and band

[@notadreamer-u2l]

That scream still gives me goosebumps

[@mikeysuzefour]

Used to sing that scream but then I got older LOL...Gave some people in karaoke the shivers too! May you still RIP my buddy Chris! (@Aman Adhav)

[@deceiver444]

This song/video was my introduction to Soundgarden. "Superunknown" easily ranks amongst the albums that left an indelible imprint on me and it has been a faithful life companion so far. The music, the lyrics (and the videos...) shook my teenage world like only a few bands did before.

[@mcmo0osey123]

Rest In Peace Chris. Such a good artist doesn’t come around everyday

[@funkydragon4163]

i remember i saw his second to last concert

[@lumartin1908]

I find it necessary after the last 5 years to return to this genre.

[@xenawarriorprincess6186]

Without a doubt 💯

[@coleman707]

same in my Clown World playlist along with Bullet With Butterfly Wings and Show Me How To Live

[@motavation1723]

I can't say I was a massive fan of either Chris or Soundgarden, but this still hurts terribly. What I did hear of them, including the album Superunknown, I enjoyed greatly. This goes without saying, but the world has lost someone incredibly special. And I don't know when I won't feel this loss. Maybe never. RIP.

[@ZoidBorgir]

mota vation I couldn't have put it better myself.

[@Rxnextgenradio]

Wut about the band mates of all the grunge bands?

[@FranciscoCastillo-vd5yt]

mota vation is music too my mind

[@robertogrady2798]

You speak beautiful and concise words... thank you for injecting such a strong and positive message in support of one of the most important figures of 90's music.

[@kerryfranklin7703]

One of the best drum solos and lyrics of all time 😊

[@PaulvonPaulus]

My best memory with this song is when it played in radio in our car and my mum paniced during spoons solo because she thought that somethimg in the car was broken.

[@adamstamp5386]

🤣🤣👍👍

[@tommasopintori7891]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marycarmen3610]

🤣🤣🤣

[@arteonrd]

hahahaha lol.

[@SutekhTheDestroyer]

Legit burst out laughing at that 🤣

[@reneegibson48]

Tragic loss...don't hear music like this anymore 😢

[@ianchristopheralexander1985]

Then come to Frederick Maryland and hear me sing.

[@robertdzink3936]

Renee Gibson hey Renee I think what you said about Chris Cornell are you Jackson Township New Jersey cuz if you are you're my neighbor my God yeah that would be you're still my neighbor

[@KidaMilo89]

There's other good bands still in existence who still perform. You live under a 90s rock, most of the grunge bands are dead now except Pearl Jam.

[@yoantonkov7722]

Check Ritchie Kotzen. He has a very similar voice... The Winery Dogs - Elevate

[@Mosfet510]

It is tragic and his music and voice was one of a kind.

[@jairowe7932]

This tune is still a proper banger to this day! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@gregharris1699]

They actually included a spoon solo in this song.

[@TheAndreluizcarneiro]

Greg Harris prove it

[@LikePeanutButterOnTheBrain]

Greg Harris prove it

[@fidsvids4610]

Greg Harris prove it

[@rogerriportella]

3 minutes in... watch the video. Good shit

[@убийственный_Себастьян]

Prove it

[@bobthebear1246]

Still an amazing song. R.I.P. Chris Cornell, one of the greatest Rock singers and songwriters ever.

[@RudeeOlivier]

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/oXfblolupNSgabc