I remember when I first heard about Chris Cornell passing away... I had just returned from a deployment in April and I was pretty messed up emotionally. Then I came across this tribute from Norah and the tears wouldn't stop flowing.
@@apollobro91_2 Thank you for defending our Freedom, Constitution and your service. God bless. For me, Chris' passing hit harder than most other musicians - I can honestly say I cried.
To be Norah, playing the Fox Theater in Detroit, five whole days after Chris passed.. I think that was an immense kindness, and it was an incredible treatment of the song. Thanks, Norah. This meant a lot.
@@binglybingler2598 Soundgarden played the Fox Theater on 5/18. Hours later Chris was found dead in his Detroit hotel room. Norah played the same theater only 5 days later.
My family told me a couple months ago that they loved this song and she told me the lead singer killed himself and it just made me sad thinking about it. Today someone else told me about how he liked the song and how this cover had so much emotion. You can tell she’s genuinely feeling the emotion. It was awful (Chris's death) but I hope everyone here feels loved. 💙
As Chris's Lighting Designer, having done hundreds of shows around the world with him, I find this to be an incredibly brilliant and moving tribute. Thank you for handling this with such care. Lets remember to keep raising awareness about human trafficking. It was Chris's most important mission. He gave EVERYTHING to try to stop it.
THANK YOU FOR THE GORGEOUS STAGE LIGHTING SIR! Didn’t get a chance to ever see this poet ; Chris sing live. I was stuck in a religious cult for over 45 years… I wasn’t allowed to be me , or go for higher education, arts, sports, science, ect…. But I would secretly play the music, films, and read to inspire me to compose my jazz ballads, sing and song writing through the decades… alone; dreaming of ways to break free…. To share these vibes with the world…..( even though I suffer from stage fright).. lol Well, 4 years ago I found out that this delusional religion was being indicted for hiding thousands of cases of child sexual abuse cases from the police. Many have gone to jail as the cases are being tried all over the world as there are 8 million followers. Justice is being served.thank God. Anyway, I’ve been free to live my life since I walked away… 4 years ago; leaving 2 sisters , my X, and my 25 year old son ; who call me a traitor for leaving….. won’t have anything to do with me…. I’m not bitter….. I have a calling to compose ballads…… produced short films, at least 1 novel, and working on many inventions!…. I’m hoping to debut my debut vinyl coming out around Christmas 2024😊 Wanted to leave you with a couple of thoughts…. Chris birthday is July 20 1964…he was 52 Another hero of mine was Bruce Lee….. He passed July 20th 1973…he was 32 Just wondering…. how many geniuses have come and gone on that date?? …… a true gift of the universe!!!! …… just sayin Musicians are a gift from the universe….. as well as lighting engineers and hidden support staff…….we don’t have time to be bitter…. Many have suffered bizarre setbacks in their lifetimes…… Look at the brutal murder of a heroic leader NAVALNY….. and to add insult to injury…. Putin refuse to give her sons body to the mother for burial!!….. Sooooo, When you compare my tragedy against others….. Mine seems like a walk in the park…. Lol Just wanted to say….. thank you for putting the magic on all those stages over the years!!!!! Fans don’t think about all the beautiful extras that frame the artistic genius they pay to see……. Incidentally, I didn’t connect the dots about the Fox Theater….. even when the cameraman last shot…. was a vertical pan; from the front of the theater…. up to the neon fox lettering at the top…… I now get it…… you probably lit that stage a week before…. When Chris no doubt did that same masterpiece song there on May 18,2017. People may not realize…. He was YOUR FRIEND TOO….. !!!! Not just some client! not just some contractual duty to be there…… May 18, 2017 wasn’t that long ago……… you still hurt…… and it gets better…. But… never goes away…… I’m sorry you have gone through this pain…. may the creator of all….. heal you….. and cause your peace and wisdom be increased in these matters. When people leave us …. Unexpectedly….. forever… Like my 2 sisters and only son…… it was even “ worse “ than passing away…… because they chose……. to boycott my existence…… They know me to always be loving, rational, empathetic……. Don’t need alcohol or drugs… just coffee…….. my old piano, and my acoustic 12 string…… and plenty of paper and pencils ( I only use pencils to compose) Anyway……. Yet they judge me as a dark figure according to their delusional. propaganda. I’ve let it all go…… I love them…. and pray they all come to their senses one day…… But….. I’ve moved on. In closing……. I’ve subscribed to your wonderful channel showing all those beautiful lighting mosaics!! So cool….. If you ever get a chance Listen to this great song! It’s by FOY VANCE called: “IF CHRISTOPHER CALLS” Obviously, you may know of this poetic phenomenon from Ireland! There’s a verse that I will always think of CHRISTOPHER CORNELL when I hear : “It doesn't matter who it is Don't answer the door They only wanna ask if I'm alright Can't say yes anymore, but If Christopher calls Wake me up and let me know If Christopher calls And if Christopher calls Tell him that I held out hope If Christopher calls” This is a magical, wonderful world full of promise, life, children, ice cream,old movies….. and campfires, moonlit nights around the lake with friends!!!!!! Let God deal with the Tyrants and their Tyranny…SOMBOON….. This world is here…. mankind is here… for one divine purpose…. TO LOVE -AND BE LOVED! Thank you for fulfilling that mandate SOMBOON… ……. Keep changing the world…. for the better …… one show at a time 🕯 God bless you and your family brother. 🎼RAIN AGAIN 🎼
5 days after his passing, and Norah puts this out there to the world... that blows my mind. Some people were put on this earth to do certain things, and I am grateful that Norah knew she was put here to make music. An absolutely beautiful talent. I don't think a better cover of this song exists.
@@jasbeav That's a misconception. Norah was estranged from one half of her extended family until she was 18, and didn't properly reconnect with them until she was already a world sensation who'd sold upwards of 30 million records. [at that point] The Indian half of her origins has little to NO impact on Norah's ability. It's actually a huge show of disrespect to Sue Jones, Norah's mother, who helped nurture and encourage the obvious talent Norah clearly has always had within her. Sue's music collection, what she did for a living, and the sorts of people Norah typically would have been able to meet, on account of her mother being a concert organiser, as well as Sue supporting her daughter's piano lessons and encouraging her to hone her singing at church choir [Which Jones did for nigh on a decade FTR] and other avenues, which helped shape what was to come. Her father by contrast, was a sitar maestro and one of India's biggest musical exports for sure, but no singer, and no disrespect to her half sister, Anouska, but she can't SING like Norah can sing. Not even close, and she's definitely aware of that and knows her older half sister has a gift there which she doesn't quite match. [We can interpret this via the two collaborations the half sisters have done, where Anouska quite naturally cedes vocal responsibilities to Norah, mostly backing up what her half sister does]
Same ❤ Oh My. It’s like champagne meets caviar. Such a delightful experience. Norah’s voice is drilled in my musical memory and so is that tune with Chris’ voice. I did not know cognitive dissonance could feel so pleasant.
The beauty in the simplicity of a beautiful soul and her piano and the rendition of a song so many heard and loved in a different manner is basically the purest form of respect from one performer to another. Im 67 yrs old and loved so much of chris cornells music ,my wife introduced me to Nora and her music not long after the loss of my oldest daughter and the baby she was to deliver. I would walk into her office and Nora would be playing and despite all the gut wrenching pain i felt then her voice would put me at ease as it still does 17 yrs later. Ive listened to this at least once a week if not more at times....i always shed a few tears then smile a little and thank god for Chris, Nora and my wife who saved me from myself in those dark days back in 2006.
Norah Jones is musically my accompany since she released her first Album. There is so much ease I find while listening to her, to her voice, to her playing the piano. But not only the voice. It is also the stories she tells. Almost a month ago I had to let go my souldog, who literally saved me when he stepped into my life nine years ago. The last four years we developed a strong bond; he showed me so much and it was because of him I decided to start to trust people. In the loneliest days he was the one friend, I walked with, I talked to, I danced with, I worked with, I was so thankful for him being at my side; he made me smile. Because of him I worked on myself to become a better version of myself. A few weeks before his passing I came across this song; I felt so much while listening to it; almost as if she is brightening this part in Chris' Cornell's song that lies in the shadows. After my dog's passing I listened so often to this song; to me, it feels like, I am stepping into darkness, and there is this voice, the piano, that picks my hand and helps me, to walk out of the dark, again and again. What a blessing Norah Jones is; an artist, rare to find.
@@sneza3204 You guys, such touching and heartfelt personal stories you share. I'm fighting to hold back tears here. You express what Norah's always been about to me. She's a brilliant musician but she's so underappreciated. And then tributes like this just show exactly what she's about. Music, it's so subjective, yea? But the thing is people who say "but I'm not really into this or that" overlook something vital. It's not what something is, it's how good someone is. Now I know very little about Soundgarden, less about Chris Cornell. I know they are a massive band who I have never personally looked up, truthfully I don't even know their sound, and I know that Chris Cornell had some "battles" and that he eventually lost and is DEARLY missed. But they were surely pretty special, and he was too. It comes through in this performance. Norah Jones, another brilliant and special musician, pouring her heart out, giving Chris Cornell a wonderful send off, with a cover of one of Soundgardens biggest songs unless I'm woefully mistaken. She does this. She picks people up when they fall. Of my own more personal story, I feel I owe my life to her FLH album way back in 2004, when it basically coaxed me through some very dark days when I was grieving the loss of my mum. I especially needed Norah when I was on this residential trip to Poland with other young adults [as I was back then] because nothing else could be a comfort to me in those times, and I was dreadful company anyway and didn't want to really even be there [on that trip] or "socialise" with others. It was that album specifically that changed my mind for me on that front. It seemed to say "Chin up lad, it can only get better... now take these headphones off and go and speak to someone, I'll still be here". And she was.
The silence of that audience during that incredibly heartfelt performance is something you don't hear, but that you only hear when they make their presence known again. A testament to that special, specific moment. Lovely.
So much tension in this version. Like just waiting for a loud guitar, a bass, and some drums to kick in and Chris's voice joining in. It's unfortunate that we'll never get to hear his voice again, but this is as beautiful of a tribute as anyone could have ever done. Thank you, Nora.
ONe of the greatest pianist singer songwriters of ours or any generation. She is truly from the "less is more" camp, and her talent dwarfs most of her contemporaries.
She’s a trained jazz musician and singer. Very likely she knew the basic chord structure and lyrics, and just improvised this on the spot. Maybe did a couple rough takes during soundcheck. When you play jazz at this level it’s very easy to improvise something that sounds perfect and sculpted to the layman’s ears, she’s that good, seriously
The amount of tributes coming from artists of all genres really shows how monumental Chris's influence was. Heaven send hell away, no one sings like you anymore. R.i.p Mr Cornell
Not sure I will ever understand or get over Chris' death. Everyday I think, if security had opened the door. If the bodyguard had forced his way through, maybe Chris could have been rescued in time. If, if, if,
Agi -- I don't believe the so-called story of his death -- to.o many unanswered questions and contradiction ssurrounding it. Sure, I believe he passed on but not the way the media is telling -- his wife even has been questioning it...
Jodie Rossi I totally agree. to many unanswered questions. all most like a true cover up. just seems fishy to me. head trama and 9 broken ribs. were figure prints taken? there were 5 needle marks, from ems? and I'm sorry but he was a tall guy to pull off hanging from a shower spout, seems a little unfeasible to me. either way he's gone. may you rest in piece Chris your songs will always live on. no matter what really happened
I just...no. I mean...wait. Holy shit. How did this woman make it through? I was 17 when this song came out in the early/mid 90s. I’m still incapable of even typing out a coherent comment that even barely touches on what this song means to me. Norah just said fuck it. She let her heart do the work. My heart would’ve stopped. Her’s didn’t. Wow.
Norah Jones makes you feel like she’s singing only for you. Every song she plays sounds honest and real. She honors a unique man and band with this reimagining of one of my favorite songs.
I'm not on FB or Twitter. I haven't heard any other tributes. I just found this. Cornell was one of my all-time favorite singers. I was just telling someone that a week before I heard the news. I remember listening to Badmotorfinger on cassette and headset (yep), walking from Union Sq. Somerville to Central Sq. Cambridge in the dead of winter in the early 90s, feeling invincible. (Felt the same way listening to it at the gym the day before he died.) When Black Hole Sun released a few years later, I'd have to stop whatever I was doing and bathe in its ether. I was immobile listening to it. Cornell was pure captivation. This tribute has a similar effect. It's perfect. Thank you Norah, for embodying the inexpressible around losing this singing, dark-eyed angel on Earth. Say hello to heaven, Chris. You are the lightening and the sky.
I remember when this song came out. It was the last summer I ever spent in the basement of my grandparent's house with my cousins. I remember watching it on MTV. I must've been 12 years old or so. It's been a favorite since, but the way Nora sings it brings a lot of feelings with it. I will never forget that last summer with them all. ❤
I cannot believe how much of a tribute this is from Norah a great artist in her own right. I miss Chris but thank you Norah for alleviating some of the pain.
It is nearly four years since we lost Chris Cornell. This still brings it all back. Norah’s rendition of this is achingly beautiful. I still love it. Thx Norah.
I never really gave Norah Jones much thought. I never hated her, just thought she was “meh” as an artist. But after she did this, I got it. Chills in my spine, weak in the knees, and goosebumps covering everywhere. Truly an incredible cover. So much beauty and sadness, and passion in this. I had the honor of meeting Mr. Cornell once. Truly one of the most real people I have ever met. I know he would have loved this cover. Thank you Norah.
@@tracyholt1963 THIS. Yes, she's great as a background setting or something to fall asleep to. But she REALLY shines when you pay attention to her. She sings with quiet infection and emotion that too few others can even begin to emulate never mind replicate. Even though she sings those 6 words in tribute to Chris Cornell as much as the literal meaning of said words, the fact is where Norah's concerned... no one sing's like HER anymore. I could probably go on about this for hours and hours, but I'll endeavour to control myself.
Nora happened to be playing the Fox Theater in Detroit about a week after Chris Cornell gave his last performance on the same stage, and she performed this song in his honor. A hauntingly beautiful tribute.
I was always a Grunge fan. Listened to them all, Nirvana, Hole, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots & many more. I was not so much of a Norah Jones fan, though I know she's good. Just not my fav genre. But... HOLY CRAP!!! This is so good! Gives the song a new dimension. It makes me cry for Chris. I think he would have loved it. Great, great cover. Thank you
Grew up with grunge music watching MTV in the 90s since I was in Manila. Goodbye Chris I felt like part of my youth died. Thank you for the beautiful voice you'll always be a part of our generation.
Wow. Remarkable. Devastating. Thank you so much Ms. Jones for that incredible tribute to the marvelous Chris Cornell. And for reminding me of the only thing that has made this life truly precious to me........, Music.
I thought I had no more tears left I thought I had put this to bed Norah Jones has proven me wrong with this beautiful rendition of Black Hole Sun. Thank you Norah.
surreality me too. First time I stumbled upon this I wept from the chorus on for probably 10-15 minutes and I’m not a fan of her music, but this is beyond brilliant, the best cover of this song or Cornell. She captured Chris and his tortured soul here, in a song that was his heart on his sleeve. I could not love this version more, huge kudos to Norah Jones.
Norah Jones is an amazing stylist. It doesn't matter what style of music she tackles, from blues to jazz to hip hop and beyond, she embraces it and magic happens. I definitely have to put the Norah Jones cover of Black Hole Sun ahead of Peter Frampton's as the best cover of that song I've heard.💯
Any musician will tell you, the best cover comes from the bottom of your soul. You feel it. It moves you. Nora has captured that for us here. Thank you for sharing Ms. Jones.
You do realize that Chris Cornell wrote that song. Probably one of the greatest performers of our lifetime. That's why Nora Jones covered it with her piano. She knew a great song when she heard it!
im not crying, youre crying... it was so beautiful..... i am crying.... the original is enough, and then his passing and youre rendition, and emotion.... yep, im crying ty
Thank you, Miss Jones. A soulful tribute from one true artist to another. My dear Chris, I am still lost behind the words I will never find. RIP. Blessings from Lisbon, Portugal.
Happy Birthday today, Jul 20th, Chris Cornell, very saddened to hear about Chris Cornell's friend Chester of Linkin Park. What is going on!? May they RIP :'(
Now as I listen to this with tears my eyes I can finally and fully say: Goodbye Chris. I miss you already and wish I could tell you thank you. Instead, I'll say it to Norah. So thank you Norah for the peace this brings. Like so much of the other sounds you have given us...you got this one perfect.
When one insanely talented musician does a re-imagined cover of another insanely talented musician who [at the time] passed away 5 days ago, and pours every piece of their heart into it. What you get is a recipe for something truly wonderful. Norah Jones is undoubtedly on the other end of the spectrum of music to what Soundgarden's Chris Cornell would have been accustomed to, but BOY does she show impeccably that ANYTHING if it's good can be stripped back to an acoustic setting to show the worth therein. I won't pretend to be shocked. 11 million, that's a number to beat I think. [and I'm sure it will be]
I cannot express how utterly out of this world this is. I just stumbled across it and the world stopped for 8mins. Truly genius cover, truly beautiful. Thank you Norah Jones x
I'd friends at the concert he said to those who appreciated Chris for all he was and all we lost and even some just moved by the song there was a lot of cutting onions in the place, if you could amplify the quiet you'd probably have heard some quiet sniffles and sobbing. Tragic loss, beautiful tribute.
55 year old man laying on the bed listening to this and still crying three years later. We miss you so much Chris and Norah...thank you dearly for ripping my heart out. "No one sings like you anymore"
For a brief moment I felt Chris's pain translated through Nora's rendition. Beautiful and sad at the same time. Never discount someones depression, their pain is real.
I have always felt a sense that I don't belong. I am a reasonably successful 40 y/old and there is still that little thing inside my brain that says "something isn't right". I hate that my parents implanted this in me but at the same time I am grateful that I am self-aware. I deal with depression every day. I self medicate. It isn't a path I can continue forever but for now I am maintaining.
@@stephenloflin9984 high Stephen, my name is chuck I suffer also and self medicate I hope you read this wanted to let you know your not alone..I hope you find some peace..chuck
I find peace, Chuck, I also have that nagging feeling that not only I don't belong, but would rather not belong. I am becoming a calming influence to people around me and I've found I have a wealth of knowledge to share. I'm gonna be alright, brother, but my brain chemistry right now is a case study in and of itself, lol. Thank you, Chuck.
A tremendously heartfelt honor and tribute to Chris Cornell. Class act superb, Miss Norah Jones. Thank you so much for this magnificent, ethereal gift.
I was 18 when this song was released, it’s just attached to me like clothing. I have never listened to a song that made me cry until I heard this. Beautiful….thank you Miss Nora Jones!
I don't know how people can say she sucked the power out of this song. She placed the power elsewhere.. I could feel her suffering and mourn over a fellow artist. I can't believe it already has been so long ago. This is a wonderful tribute. R.I.P. Chris Cornell, the world lost one of the most talented musicians.
Ok, Wow, what a version. Sitting in the kitchen watching this on my iPad with headphones so not to disturb the wife. Think my sobbing and sniffling might have gave me away. What a tragic gift. Thank you Ms Jones xox.
Michael B I'm glad I'm not the only one. One voice that I grew up with more than any other bands, Chris Cornell, didn't end with my youth. What was so amazing about him was how he grew up and matured thru his music seemingly as I grew. Changing as I did. Putting a soundtrack to my pain. The kind of music that assures you someone else gets it. Audioslave became exactly what I needed as I sailed thru my 20s...And so on. We get older, his music morphed with us. No other single person had that effect in my life. I feel really weird to cry over someone I don't know...But he poured his soul out to us fans who took the time to truly understand the often cryptic meanings behind his lyrics, never what they seemed on first listen. I don't believe any other person I didn't actually know has made such an impact in my life, and thru death actually makes me cry. It's overwhelming and to much.
Michael B Same here, well, similar. 11:39 pm lying in bed with my beloved treasure of a husband, trying not to wake him from his deep sleep. He rode his bicycle 102 miles this morning, then spent the rest of the day with me. Thanking God for the gift of hearing so that we could enjoy this song. Such a tender bittersweet version.
Michael B, I read your comment at the beginning of the song... and of course, I didn't know what you meant. This performance of this song is genius. I totally understand now. How you felt.
This song is in such an odd key, to hear it played on piano (set to standard) just showcases how talented Ms. Jones truly is, her rendition is spectacular!
G and G minor are quite ordinary keys, actually. This song goes between them (modal interchange) so you aren’t quite sure if it’s major or minor. It uses power chords a lot (there is no third in them, and it’s the 3rd of the scale that determines major or minor). Chris detuned his guitar, which is probably what you mean (it’s a bit sharp except for the base I think) but rest assured, nobody will do that on a grand piano-you’re right about that. Excellent cover. Ms Jones voice is really incredible.
I love Norah Jones. My wife and I danced to her songs at our wedding. Her solos and duets with other artists are heartwarming. She’s is such a great artist and what a great tribute to another great artist in Chris Cornell.
