If Alice in Chains wrote 'I Want It That Way'

[@stevewelsh__]

1:54 Jerry mode activated! Def my most challenging solo yet 🥲 What’s your fav AIC album? Mines facelift 😎

[@solitare4602]

I definitely hits the mark. I think you're the best I've heard at imitating the Alice in Chains sound, especially the vocals. I hope you continue any kind of AiC covers. This is just amazing!

[@gordonskorup]

Ofcourse

[@Emily-the_funny_guys]

You're amazing man, you're one talented vocalist and musician

[@VladfishTheMagnificent]

The most Cantrell-sounding solo I've ever heard. Very nicely done!

[@Todd_OutstandingEnglish]

Dirt lived in my discman for about a year in high school. Incredible work Steve!

[@AGENTARMES]

The guitar tone and vocals are unbelievably accurate

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks! I was actually really pleased with the tones on this one, def found a sweet spot for gain across the board.

[@playdiscgolf1546]

It’s actually scary how close it is. I want an album of this stuff

[@7wikDaBusta]

​@@stevewelsh__ bro let out Layne from your basement I know it's him... Jokes aside amazing vocals

[@oceanshrugs9235]

That Cantrell solo tone was DEAD ON.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thank you! I was actually super happy with the tones

[@oceanshrugs9235]

@@stevewelsh__ for good reason!

[@scotttemplin8331]

Fucking EERIE, it's so good!

[@detectivemedia3957]

This dude sings like Jerry and Layne??? Mind blowing.

[@jcjayrock]

Effects help. But still, sounds awesome.

[@laszloguraly8129]

I flew back into that Time❤️

[@theq937]

It’s staggering how many things you nail: - Channeling Layne’s spirit, tone, ad libs - Jerry’s parts - Jerry’s tone - palm mutes and wah pedal solo, dead on - Harmonies for Layne and Jerry - Drum patterns, especially the toms - Vocal melody, that haunting AiC scale - Verse chorus dynamics - Heavy, but very blues infused Just amazing, listening on repeat

[@evansiggson]

Seriously. So many specifics. Sounds like something on Facelift.

[@afonsodeportugal]

@@evansiggson Except for the lyrics! 😜

[@scromp]

same, this is fucking amazing. i'm on repeat.

[@diggie9598]

Your insights are profound and i just took that very hat off which i did not even posess.

[@Statsy10]

I couldn't really put into words all the ways this is like AIC so thank you for doing that. Before listening to this song, my expectations for how close he could get to their sound were WAY lower. He absolutely nailed it!

[@rengmeng6919]

This actually sounds alot better than i thought it was gonna

[@EmperorTigerstar]

So well done. I could easily trick someone into thinking this is the real band.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thank you! Haha i absolutely support that notion

[@diggie9598]

Good one!

[@tiptucker9523]

Fuckn’ right, man?!?! Ditto! I’ve got a few gullible parasites in mind Lol

[@AWCTB]

Emperor I never knew you liked this type of music

[@ThePOSM]

He does it pretty close on tone, dynamically perfect, but an older fan can hear Laynes voice miles away 💥

[@nightsong81]

Gotta say, this song makes a lot more sense now that it's about heroin.

[@RaymondRayMTM]

Best comment ever! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Adamdidit]

Apparently there was a version that made way more sense but it just didn't sound as good so they said fuck it.

[@Rkgardne]

Hard lol to this :-)

[@aaronhopkins894]

That’s hilarious 😂

[@NotVeryOkeyDokey]

Lmao!!!

[@TenSecondSongs]

You did it. The crazy SOB did it. 💪 haha amazing

[@stevewelsh__]

Hahaha thank you man! 😎🤝🤪

[@rolemodlin]

They were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. In this case, yes, they should.

[@mymusicappreciationpage2121]

This actually worked SO good! It sounds JUST like AiC! The Jerry/Layne harmonies are so spot on!

[@adoboFosho]

Weird I clicked thinking it was you but realized someone else doing the video

[@kimmyfreak200]

i loved your rap god cover! saw it a few months ago..

[@user-fi7ju4nj9b]

This rocks at an unbelievable level. I need an album of "AiC covers" like this.

[@cerevo]

I would buy that album, and set it with all my AIC albums.

[@christopheraustin918]

Maybe even a series of covers cause there is a lot of songs that came to mind lyrically that would totally work

[@chrispeters5780]

Yes, yes, yes. Will pay.

[@outlawgamingrp]

Shut up and take my money

[@rickshmitt5488]

Agreed. This is amazing. Id pay for covers

[@SkormFlinxingGlock]

I love that he even nailed Jerry's backing vocal style.

[@ericwollam5532]

This 100% sounds like you pulled it straight off of Facelift. Not like you just got some inspiration from Facelift, like it was literally just a song off of Facelift that everyone forgot about. 1000/10, fucking amazing job.

[@stevewelsh__]

Cheers Eric 🤘🏻⚡️it’s got lots of facelift DNA with a few sprinkles of dirt and 3 legged dog for good measure

[@rickwilliams967]

Not really, but maybe if a cock/butt rock band did it.

[@owenhunt]

@@stevewelsh__ "a few sprinkles of dirt and a 3 legged dog for good measure", you dirty dog Steve Walsh

[@erikhartley2494]

The creepy harmonies and verse chord structure are totally self titled album. The solo vocal lines and chorus are Dirt. The solo is totally Facelift. Amazing job. If I close my eyes I wouldn’t be able to tell it’s not AIC.

[@davidporter671]

This ain’t Facelift. More like Tripod

[@thegreatsoutherntrendkill272]

This is unironically one of the best covers I've heard. Sick man.

[@ale.2p284]

Sickman.

[@user-zn6xf8ow6h]

Must to drown these thougths, purity over rot

[@matthicks1543]

Online petition to get this song a Grammy nomination starts now.

[@mike-oxmol]

The way you got jerry and laynes distinct vocal features is sick dude, you killed it

[@IntoTheMystery13]

As a huge Alice In Chains fan this is genius

[@blam3329]

Everything was so dead-on. I've never heard anybody else do those trippy-ass Layne Staley harmonies like Layne. Even nailed the mouth movements that make the vocal timbre roll off. More please. Please more. Please?

[@heavenbound32566]

Yes! More!

[@later-man-neo]

Yeah and even dude like more in that style but yours original or just like exploit lmao not really but u get the idea you're real talented I wanna hear more of that sound

[@LuciferMindset]

Check out The Merkins "Man in the box" song..

[@allthingsnerd.4484]

As a hardcore og AIC fan from the very beginning, this hits so hard in such a good way. It really does sound like it could be an outtake from the Facelift sessions… like something I would’ve bought on bootleg. I am sure I speak for everyone on here that (1) you are incredibly talented and (2) I would love for you to put together a whole album of “If AIC wrote…” songs.

[@KF-cy9ei]

Same man. Exactly what I was thinking. Definitely old school chains vibe. 🤘

[@sophistmusiclive]

Definitely face-lift Era. Pretty amazing

[@RottenEyeBro]

This is face lift era goodness for sure. I feel it.

[@georgiaredding5435]

I agree to all of this

[@rockgirlemilyavery]

Yes! This is talent and humor at once!! AIC is and always WILL BE my favorite band!!!!!

[@jdubxi11]

BAD ASS. Had to run and tell my wife about this right away. One of her favorite songs and my favorite band lol. Thanks so much for this.

[@stevewelsh__]

I love that man thanks for watching! 🤘🏻⚡️

[@craigdaurizio686]

This just proves that it's not what you say, it's how you say it.

[@jonestherambler8807]

Not only did you capture Layne Staley but you also captured Jerry Cantrell's backup vocals very well!

[@RebelGodessRed90]

Layne would be so so proud! 💯💯💯😁😁😁

[@Squattingtiger9]

@@RebelGodessRed90 Fricken miss those vocals!

[@artus4000]

I'm die-hard Alice in Chains fan and had literal goosebumps listening to this. I can't wrap my head around how perfectly you enrapture their sound, this genuinely feels like Layne never died and they just released a new song. Simply beautiful, you are a terrific talent.

[@stevewelsh__]

Ah thank you mate!

[@HaraXSynOfficial]

Second this.

[@tazrazar4054]

You even nailed Jerry's voice in those backing vocals, nice!

[@jmwblues1345]

This seriously makes me feel like Layne is still with us and I’m listening to the new AIC single. Extremely well done man. Bravo

[@katwebbxo]

I'm not exaggerating when I say this combines my favorites of all time. Loved Backstreet Boys as a child and they were the first concert I ever went to. Alice in Chains has been my favorite band for at least 20 years now (I'm 30 btw.) This is honestly so good.

[@stevewelsh__]

Hey thanks so much! Glad you liked it! 🤘🏻⚡️AiC have been my number 1 for most of my life too so I know that feeling! As obscure as this cross over is, I’m glad it hit home for ya!

[@feng_default]

You're 30?! Ha, but how you still look at 16?. )😊

[@katwebbxo]

@@feng_default lol thanks! 💕

[@lenaaustin6692]

It b the Steve❤

[@MagicalSkyWizard]

My brother was a big fan of the Backstreet Boys as a kid and to this date that’s the last concert he’s been to. I’ve also introduced him to Alice in Chains which is one of his favourite bands now.

[@Unidentified4]

It takes some serious talent to mimic Layne's vocals. You've quickly become one of my favorite KZbinrs. You ROCK brother!

[@DR.DisInfect]

Sounds nothing like or even close to as good as my boys from the backstreets

[@hellradiolives]

This proves what I always suspected. Alice in Chains style can improve anything😁

[@andrewgabriel7522]

In full agreement

[@standardofexcellence]

I'm thinking an aic cover if morphine empty box

[@craigdaurizio686]

Wow...Layne would have thought this is the coolest thing ever. You did amazing on this, I'm actually going to add this into my AIC playlist.

[@rosaleeziegler7786]

I love how you managed to nail all of Layne’s vocal colourings he would do, like the “yes I know, no” in the second verse, the no sounded PERFECT. Getting the perfect mouth shape and everything… the work totally shows and as AiC are my favourite band I can say this feels like just another single they put out. Very very well done!!

[@chriskindler7625]

If I was able to sing, THIS is absolutely one of things I'd be so proud to show off!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!!!!!

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

The bridge and that solo *chef's kiss*. This is one of those tracks back in the day that could have been uploaded to Limewire as official AiC and no one would question it.

[@stevewelsh__]

Haha I can see it now ‘AiC_wAnt_ItTh4t_WAy_RARE.exe’ Cheers mate! 🤘🏻⚡️

[@CitroChannel]

​@@stevewelsh__ That .exe extension at the end is really the icing on the cake of realism 💀

[@xcyted4now]

​@Citro Limewire Veterans lol!

[@christianmcvay8258]

You’re seriously one of the most talented people I’ve seen on this site. Creativity on this one was amazing and your ability to sound so close to Layne is incredible. P.S. please more AIC content like this in the future ;)

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks so much! I really focused on bringing that same power throughout the rest of the track and make it as interesting from start to finish so I’m glad that came across. I reckon I can sort that out! 😎🤘🏻⚡️

[@DonPandemoniac]

It is amazing how changing the keys and tuning of the music also make the lyrics feel much darker.

[@CamiPetyn]

OH MY GOD this is incredible

[@paulendsley6322]

Bro it’s uncanny how much you’ve captured their sound!!!!!!

[@k-majik]

I can't believe this isn't Alice in Chains. You either have a time machine or insane talent. Loved the original version and stoked with the full version :P

[@CopyWhoTV]

This is incredible. Not only does the singer sound MAJORLY like Layne, but the whole song truly sounds like it's Alice In Chains. I seriously thought at first it might have been made by AI because it's so similar to AiC. Great work.

[@stevewelsh__]

Haha thanks, no AI here just way too much time focussing on things no one will notice 🥲

[@e6r94]

@@stevewelsh__ we noticed. Outstanding job brother

[@blam3329]

When AI is capable of this, we deserve to be Skynetted. Gonna be hard to pick a side.

[@mr.busticador2691]

Why is everything about Alice in Chains so amazing?

[@paulmarclalonde3834]

It isn’t

[@mr.busticador2691]

@@paulmarclalonde3834 it's AIC, it's amazing anyway

[@isabellaknwsnth]

Cuz AiC is the GOAT

[@mr.busticador2691]

@@isabellaknwsnth really

[@yanarkoman]

​@@paulmarclalonde3834 what?) ☠️

[@Webheadization]

This is the most awesome thing I’ve heard in a long time. It sounds like AIC to the bone. I can’t stop listening!

[@doom-mantia]

I keep coming back to this version you made. The attention to detail in emulating the AIC sound is amazing. Just noticed at 1:12 the word 'know' is phrased just like how Layne sang 'no' in teh chorus of 'Rooster'

[@rnrtruestories]

I’m glad KZbin recommended this to me. Awesome job

[@stevewelsh__]

Thank you mate! I’ve been keeping up with your videos too, great work as always!

[@rnrtruestories]

@@stevewelsh__ thanks you too!

[@ryanhoward8694]

If I had never heard the original and someone played this claiming it was a previously unreleased Staley-era AIC track, I would never have questioned it at all.

[@mimilini1]

Wow! Jerry Cantrell needs to hear this. This is incredible! I was worried it would be cheesy but I was delightfully blown away! ❤😮🎉

[@RexytheRexy]

Seconded. Jerry would love this.

[@Jimmyboygohome]

This needs to be a series now

[@emalieallbee3962]

I love hearing music played in different styles! This sounds incredible, guys!!

[@theena]

As a kid who went from pop to grunge in the 90s, this made me grin like an idiot. Amazing work, Steve.

[@frankym69]

It sounds less like a traditional breakup song and more like a song about recovery. Love it.

[@shaeorsuch]

I am beyond words, thank you so much for finishing this. Saw it on Anthony's video and I knew it was criminally in need of finishing.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thank you!! No problems, glad you like it! 😎🤘🏻

[@reedr1659]

Gets better every time I listen to it. It's kind of a mind job hearing you talk with your native accent afterwards.

[@jgvisuals75]

Amazing.. again.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks so much! Glad you dig it 😎🤘🏻⚡️

[@commonsensecatholics]

you should send this to Alice, this is unreal. Very well done.

[@leons.kennedy1571]

This is insane man. You made this song legitimately sound like an AIC song, and every instrument and the vocals were top notch and killer. You’re a vocal chameleon brother, both your Layne and Jerry vocals are SPOT ON. My only “complaint” with this is I wish the solo went on for an extra 4 bars or so. You were killing it and it left me wanting more! Once again, phenomenal job man, I’m super impressed!

[@thejtown1]

I can't get over how eerily accurate this is. Incredible work.

[@creativesolutionstoart]

This song used to loop in my head annoyingly… Now it has transformed to a more pleasant version :-) so every time I hear that song on the radio, I can overlay it with this!

[@tetianadmytrenko6089]

It's so complicated vocally... My God, harmonies... Thank you.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Holy shit this is spot on! Vocals are extremely Jerry! I could also see this as part of his solo record. Great job! I saw the clip and thought it was great, but this is next level!

[@matthardin5819]

Layne may no longer be with us, but you wouldn't know it hearing this. They simply need to play this song at all their future shows. These are so great. Keep up the great work.

[@TheMODEGeek]

For sure, if Layne were still here I think he would’ve got a kick out of this! 🤘🏾

[@dustin2006]

This is unbelievable. You absolutely nailed Layne’s vocals and Jerry’s vocals/guitar.

[@Stonnin]

Love how the most replayed is the very begining of the song, thats everyone listening to this over and over and over again

[@ACEFDD]

That was legit amazing. Your Layne vocals are.. awesome. The solo was also perfection, The tone and the way it was played sounds just like it came right off an AIC album from the early 90s

[@walterbattista597]

I am in literal disbelief that your channel isnt more popular than it is, you do amazing work.

[@stevewelsh__]

Thank you Walter! ⚡️🤘🏻

[@tltmem]

I'm totally addicted to this version and I listened to it over a dozen times already. I'm an AIC fan for over 25 years and you captured AIC's oldschool essence amazingly, specially with the vocalization and wide vocal ranges. Makes me miss their Layne era terribly more. Congratulations on the amazing talent. Love all of your videos.

[@craigdaurizio686]

The intro riffs with the Layne style "yeeaaahhh" is 100% AIC in an alternate universe performing this track.

[@troytyler1044]

The love you have for this AIC oozes through this version. Brings tears to my eyes it's so spot on. Great great job.

[@jb-yi4di]

Thank you for fixing this song. It's now listenable

[@123Charvell]

I’m not a big YT commenter, but This is Epic…. Lol Love AIC, you nailed it! Nicely Done!

[@elvishspirit19]

I can't tell you how many times I went to the original video just to listen to your version. I'm so excited to actually get a full version and add it to my playlists. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@TurnIntoGhosts]

This really, really makes me wish AiC had done a cover album with Layne back in the day. Amazing work, dude!

[@tencentpistol1]

Just found your channel and I've been binging the vids... So much so that I auto clicked the thumbs up button BEFORE I even heard the song because I knew it'd be that good...

[@sconniejohn]

Absolutely amazing! Spot on!

[@TheJellyCorona]

I find this stuck in my head all the time ever since i heard it! I cant get enough of this and it sounds like a secret unreleased song lol You rock, keep it up! I LOVE IT!

[@80sMeavyHetal]

AiC is my favorite band for years, you absolutely killed this one, love it!

[@MrSlimerGameplay]

Wtf. The composition, tone of guitar (rythem + solo), tempo, layering of vocals - everything sounds sooooo much like '89-'94 AiC HAHAH! Thats amazing! Hope Jerry and the other guys gets to see this - bet they would love it!

[@vbhall3407]

Man u that's one of the best Layne singing voices ive ever heard..and you even have Jerry's voice spot on..great job..that's exactly what it would sound like if AnC sang that..

[@spookymulder1209]

Its just mind-blowing how can you emulate perfectly the AiC sound and voices. Hands down, bro

[@chadwildclay]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for an upload from you. I’m gonna see how many of my friends I can trick and get them to believe this AiC. Awesome work as always!

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks Chad! Hahaha yes please do!

[@RebelGodessRed90]

Wow. This was wonderfully done in the AIC style! I’m sure Layne enjoyed this wherever he is. 😁😁😁🥰🥰🥰

[@lotusbylenny]

Great One! In particular, you perfectly adapted the polyphonic singing of Cantrell and Staley. Greetings from Berlin Germany!!!

[@mr.logicpants2835]

Steve, I listened to the other video and all of you did a good job but yours really stands out to me where if I did not know you did this I would SWEAR it was Layne and Jerry on a lost recording.

[@ralphenstein9105]

I watched this cos AIC are one of my favourite bands, and I can't believe how accurately you recreated their sound. I'm stunned at how good this is. Waaaaaay better than I expected. You nailed just about everything about it. Your impression of Layne's voice is excellent, and it's such a difficult one to imitate. The tone and playing style of the guitars is absolutely bang on. Can definitely imagine Jerry playing that. Very impressive! I applauded at the end 😂 Please can we have some more?

[@dianatradex]

this is so good I must've replayed it at least 10 times lol help

[@stevewelsh__]

Haha thank you! It should be on Spotify in the next few days 😎🤘🏻⚡️

[@cherisew]

This is mindblowingly amazingly super good.

[@heatherallingham7120]

You really must have some SERIOUS respect for Alice in Chains to have taken the time to make this so tight 👌

[@mirandahallisy97]

Damn, your AiC style covers are totally kickass! 🤘😝🤘

[@seanlee91]

You should do more full songs in the style of Alice In Chains. You’re spot on man 100%. Alice In Chains is by far my fav band impersonation that you do

[@Dragracer612]

This gives me more emotions that don’t even exist.

[@ElizondoAbelardo]

Man, this was amazing! Not gonna lie though...it would be unreal if you did songs of the newer Alice in Chains albums but if Layne sung in them 🤩

[@extremistyew6434]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@TheVexdOne]

Right off of Dirt for sure! Those harmonies sound unreal! The guitar tone is impecable! Wig is peeled beyond the scalp! well done you mad lad!

[@roughcuts4732]

This would not be out of place in an AiC playlist 🤘🤘

[@Daves_Faves]

I only discovered you recently, but my dude, you've got some serious talent! Right up there with Denis Pauna and Anthony Vincent!

[@stevewelsh__]

Thanks Dave! Those 2 guys are bloody amazing and i’m lucky to call them mates!

[@mr.busticador2691]

Type 0 Negative 💚🖤

[@danelson78]

I never would have believed that someone could turn this into a good song.

[@MegaSilverBlood]

It was always a good song, you know it in your heart

[@mr.roberto2709]

Max Martin is a genius love it or hate it

[@ImSquiggs]

If you’re afraid to love I Want It That Way then you’re afraid to love yourself

[@kylemitri3070]

It’s a good song tho.

[@fonedork]

Check out the cover by Steel Panther

[@Bushidounohana]

GENIUS. This works so well on so many levels. All of the levels. It stands alone as its own piece. It reflects Alice In Chains amazingly. It reinvigorates the source material. Instant subscriber here, keep up the great work!

[@Lurker-dk8jk]

On the strength of this video ALONE, you've earned my sub. Just phenomenal. The guitar solo really sold me on this. I'll be digging into your back-catalog for some deep cuts. Great work!

[@TheStepmonkey]

A whole album of famous pop songs converted to AiC's style would be awesome 👌

[@chrisbarnett4719]

God this is so dead on I literally close my eyes and can picture Alice in chains doing this thank you

[@JonathanLeon]

Love the vocals!!!

[@vpsoundlabs1956]

The musical nods to facelift (like man in the box and sea of sorrow) are exquisite. Excellent job.

[@rayanna7188]

This cover's still awesome to this day! I love the guitar on this, & your Layne impression is so freaking good!

[@monsterenergymayonaise2222]

I need to surprise my classmates with this. Release it on spotify immediately

[@stevewelsh__]

Here it is spotify.link/TdDFIAgWdyb Let me know how it goes 😎