This song was written for his roommate and best friend, Andrew Wood, Who tragically died of an overdose. Andrew was the lead singer of the band Mother Love Bone. After Andrew passed, Chris wrote this record with some of the remaining members of Mother Love Bone and his band Soundgarden. A then unknown singer by the name of Eddie Vedder makes his first ever studio recorded vocal on the track Hunger Strike. A classic album was the result. Most of the remaining members of Mother Love Bone went on to form Pearl Jam with new Lead vocalist Eddie Vedder
Thank you for so perfectly summarizing the Temple of the Dog origin story, I couldn’t have done it better myself . This was perhaps the first grunge supergroup?
I also suggested Sunshower. It was not a big hit, I think it was on the soundtrack for the movie Great Expectations. I'm sure a lot of Chris's older fans know the song. The new generations should thank you because that song is amazing. I still listen to it from time to time. Especially when I'm feeling a little down.
The whole reaction, I’ve been thinking that you need a photo of Chris Cornell on your wall right next to the axe. Then, when the display fell behind you, I thought, “Mmm hmmm. That’s the universe telling you to put his photo up on the wall.”
My absolute favorite Chris Cornell performance!!! I lost my mom to cancer 3yrs ago on Monday. I’ll put my kayak in the water, float & just put this song on repeat!!!
@@jeremeywilson2318sorry for your loss. I’m in the hospital now with my mom who is about to pass and this reaction video hit differently with where I’m at. Now I just want to continue to listen to this song. 😔
@@neilp8964 Praying for you & your family 🙏🏼 Another amazing song I listen to when I think of my mom is Shamans Harvest ~ Dragonfly (extended unplugged). I got a big dragonfly tattoo for my mom after she passed & now my yard has thousands of them every spring 🥰
Amber listens to music with her entire being. Makes me think I'm listening to these songs for the first time. 90's was a great time for music. RIP Chris.
Yes Chris went solo, His four solo studio albums released during his lifetime were Euphoria Morning (1999), Carry On (2007), Scream (2009), and Higher Truth (2015
"Sunshower" was his best solo tune. Amazing song. I don't know if it made it onto one of his solo records. I do know that it was on the soundtrack for the movie Great Expectations.
I think we all hope Chris said hello to heaven seven years ago this month when he passed away in my hometown of Detroit. Chris Cornell is one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the face of this Earth. RIP Chris, miss you, man.
Matt Cameron is the drummer of Temple of the Dog. He is Soundgarden's drummer and Pearl Jam's current drummer for the last near 30 years, he's awesome! This song was written about singer Andrew Wood,singer of Mother Love Bone. They were about to hit it big when Andrew died of a Heroin overdose in March of 1990. Temple of the Dog was a one off tribute album and it's Legendary. Members of TotD includes every current member of Pearl Jam. I HIGHLY suggest Times of Trouble, but the album has nothing but gold on it!
Chris Cornell and Andrew Wood were roommates as they were coming up in the Seattle scene.... and obviously Stone and Jeff were band mates with him. I still say that this and "Far Behind" by Candelbox are the two best tributes to Andrew Wood.
They all over used that story for fame , Andrew wasn't that great of a singer, mainly a druggie, funny none of these guys cleaned up after his death but wrote lyrics and made millions about it 🤔 quit falling for these Seattle heroin loser bands
I start crying just with the first note.. his writing is awesome to go along with his beautiful voice.. imagine what other music he would have given us if he was still alive.. I miss him so much.. plus this is such a sad song he wrote for his friend when he died.. RIP Chris
As someone else already said: he did go solo, he also did a song for the Bond movie "Casino Royale" named "You know my Name"... awesome song, you should definitely check it out.
He's got great solo work. When I'm down, sweet sunshower, before we disappear, Josephine. He even had a song for a Bond movie. Through the window. Seasons. Y'all wanna hear his range ? Acoustic in Sweden. The audio is incredible. Soundgarden, Temple, and Audioslave. One hour of him and his guitar and a mic. Cover of mj's Billie Jean incredible. His screams at end of wide awake unbelievable
One of Chris’ greatest vocal performances in my book, in a career and lifetime just loaded with them. His range, his power, and rawness. The final chorus is a knockout. One of the strongest voices the world of music will ever know.
I miss Cornell so freaking much. I remember being at work when I found out he died. Me and like 5 other crew members were so bummed out. His sound is so unique. At least we have his music to remember him by.
This was beautiful and Amber... we all felt your tears. This song was life altering for many of us late-teens/early 20's kids back then. Chris wrote this as a letter to his best friend (Andrew Wood who died from an overdose). It's a letter to him but... it's a universal feeling and message. Do yourself a favor and watch Chris perform this live, it's SOOOO human and beautiful.... Peace, light and love to all...✌💞
MAN, the way that he sings.....any particular mood/mindset/experience ur going through: just sit back, play one of his songs, and take it ALL in! U almost have an outer-body experience listening to his music. DAMMIT, we miss u, Chris! 😭
If anyone thought they used a green screen :P Temple of the Dog was such an emotional project. Friends paying tribute to another friend lost, so amazing.
This song hits me so hard every single time. Once you know the backstory of why Temple of the Dog was formed and you hear Chris just pour all his soul into this song its just so powerful. RIP Andrew and Chris
Nothing more can be said about Chris Cornell's emotional vocals. This song breaks me every time. I would suggest listening to Mother Love Bone, "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns"... Andy wood was the reason this song was birthed afterall. RIP Messrs. Wood and Cornell
Chris was my favorite rock vocalist since 1990. I miss him terribly. Losing him is very heartbreaking. Somehow Ive never heard this song before. Dear God, amazing.
Always makes me think of my friend who died from cancer over 10 years ago. Especially the "and he hurt so bad like a soul breaking, but he never said nothing to me".
To answer your question, Yes. Chris Cornell had 5 studio albums and one live album: Euphoria Morning (1999) - lite rock, kind of psychedelic Carry On (2007) - lite-ish hard rock Scream (2009) - People talk sh*t about this album because it's a Pop/Dance/Rock collaboration with Timbaland, but it still has some great songs and Chris's voice. Songbook (2011) *LIVE Acoustic Album Higher Truth (2015) - acoustic folk rock No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1 (2020 - posthumously) - some of his favorite cover songs Notable Singles: Seasons - 'Singles' soundtrack Sunshower - 'Great Expectations' soundtrack He also had two compilation albums: The Roads We Choose - A Retrospective (2007) Chris Cornell (2018)
This song will never stop me getting a lump in my throat. Chris Cornell's talent and emotion, along with the many talented musicians he performed with will always be there for us through their music. You should check out the live version of this song (listed under Temple of the Dog Say Hello 2 Heaven Live at Moore Theater 1990), his voice almost as clear in sound to the studio version. Incredible.
Alice Mudgarden is the artist credited for "Right Turn" on the Alice in Chains album "Sap". Alice in Chains, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden collaboration. Enjoy!
Chris Cornell died May 18, 2017. Yes he did have solo albums plus 3 albums as the the lead singer of Audioslave(guitarist, bassist and drummer of Rage Against The Machine)
Band is essentially Pearl Jam now that Matt Cameron is a permanent drummer for them. But it was basically 50/50 PJ and Soundgarden. Whole album is amazing.
I check you guys out every day but I have not written a comment in ages. When I saw you were doing this song I was thrilled and just had to chime in. Before getting into it I'd love for you to check out Cornell's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" and his cover on the Howard Stern show of John Lennon's "Imagine." Hearing that voice on those songs will blow your minds. My other suggestion is a song from Audioslave called "I am the Highway" for not only a great vocal but another example of Cornell's brilliant and imaginative lyrics. Now back to this song. Cornell's voice especially at the end just gives me chills every time despite hearing this song countless times. That guitar solo just makes me want to jump out of my seat and at the very end of it, when it has peaked ,and then there is a pause, a single drum beat, and two chords just gets me every time. Lyrically it is among Cornell's best so many great verses, just poetry. A few favorites: "He came from an island Then he died from the street And he hurt so bad like a soul breakin' But he never said nothin' to me, yeah" His friend Andrew came from an island in this case Hawaii and died of an overdose. "New like a baby, lost like a prayer The sky was your playground But the cold ground was your bed Oo, I said, poor Stargazer She's got no tears in her eyes But fool like a whisper She knows that love heals all wounds with time" Just beautiful writing. "Now it seem like too much love Is never enough, yeah, you better seek out Another road 'cause this one has ended abrupt" That line "better seek out another road because this one has ended abrupt" is of course about the sudden death of his friend Andrew but knowing how Chris passed it takes on whole new meaning. "I never wanted To write these words down for you With the pages of phrases Of all the things we'll never do Hey, so I blow out, out the candle and I put you to bed" Amber already summarized this perfectly so I will say no more. As I am writing this I noticed I copied down almost all the lyrics in the song as favorites but they really are just that good. Thanks for the stellar review!
Miley Cyrus performed this live with Temple of the Dog at Chris' memorial concert (yes Miley Cyrus!) and in my opinion, did a fantastic job of attempting to cover one of Chris' signature songs. Definitely worth checking out in tribute to the great man.
This is one of the few songs that is so bluesy and you can jam to while still being so emotional. I usually get through most of the song fine, but that last verse and chorus hits me like bricks as I think about close friends and family I have lost.
Yep - Chris Cornell went solo for a time - also fairly successful that route. As Temple of the Dog, you should really check out "Pushing Forward Back" - that song will rock your face off. :)
Chris Cornell had the voice of an angel. One of my Top 5 favorite singers. I love the fact that you get to experience the music I grew up on and see reactions like Amber tearing up.
This song along with the entire TOTD project was a tribute to Andrew Wood (aka L’andrew the Love Child). Andy was the lead singer of Mother Love Bone, a band everyone speculated would be the next “big thing” back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. Sadly Andy died months before the MLB debut was to hit the shelves. Andy was a roommate and friend to Chris Cornell. “Would” by Alice In Chains, “Far Behind” by Candlebox, and many others were written for Andy. Even the name Temple of the Dog comes from a Mother Love Bone song. Andy was a pioneer on the Seattle scene before it broke big in the 90’s. You should really check out MLB!!! I would start with “Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns”.
