TEMPLE OF THE DOG Hunger Strike Reaction!!! 

Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder. Amazing vocals

Temple of the Dog was a supergroup combining members from Sound Garden and Pearl Jam together one time for one album as a tribute to Mother Love Bone who's lead singer had died.

You've got to listen to Temple of the dog - Say hello to heaven. Amazing vocal performance from Cornell!

I had the pleasure of being stationed in Seattle from 1989-1992. I was fortunate enough to see a concert with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots. At the end of the concert Eddie and Chris came out and did this song. The biggest chill I have ever felt.

I'm 43 and the grunge scene was the most important scene in my lifetime.

Temple of the dog was a side project started by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell as a tribute to his former roommate Andrew wood, the vocalist of Mother Love Bone, who died of a heroin overdose in 1990 just before the release of their first album. Mother Love Bone featured two future Pearl Jam members, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament. Chris approached them with the intention of releasing a couple of songs he wrote as they were figuring out how to continue without Andrew. Jeff and Stone were trying to recruit members to form a new band and eventually found two of them, one being Eddie Vedder. Chris insisted on making them part of the project. So this was a supergroup before any of these bands achieved any substantial mainstream sucess. Pearl Jam would release their first album one year later and Soundgarden was just starting to get some attention.

Soundgarden- “Fell on Black Days” and “ The Day I Tried to Live.”

To Vin's point, Pearl Jam did have issues with Ticketmaster over pricing their concert tickets.

Chris and Eddie together.....perfection and one of the best albums from my generation

Cornell was at his peak around this time. One of the best vocalists to ever walk the planet.

This album is dedicated to Andrew Wood, the same guy Would? by Alice In Chains is about.

"Outshined" by SOUNDGARDEN

I can't believe nobody is suggesting Mother Love Bone. Half of Pearl Jam came from Mother Love Bone. Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns is one of my all time favorite MLB songs.

Hey Vin, since I'm sensing that the Pearl Jam - Black is inevitable at this point, I urge you to do the live unplugged version. As you said you like watching him sing with a passion and the unplugged version shows just that perfectly. Really been enjoying grunge week! I hope this doesn't mean a huge void in grunge song reaction going forward. keep up the great content!

This song reminds me of a bus ride to play an away high school football game in the crisp arizona autumn air. Good times.

It's been cool watching them discover the Seattle music and appreciate it as much as they do. The depth and talent coming from one city at that time was amazing.

What a great duet and performance! Very deep and emotional song!🤟😎👍actully almost the whole pearl jam band was on this band.

Yep they all started in Seattle playing clubs together and playing in each others bands, writing, etc. Cornell was pretty much the big brother and mentor of the scene, especially once Andy Wood died. Cornell was also the main person to make sure Eddie Vedder was excepted into the scene as he arrived late when all those guys already knew each other, and many of them were not very accepting of Eddie when he first came to Seattle. Cornell was also the principal songwriter of these songs with Temple OTD.

Eddie Vedder is all we have left of the big 5, RIP Cobain,Staley,Cornell,Weiland

pearl jam stood up to ticket master for prices of ticket boycot

You guys do so good when you interpret the lyrics. Stuff I never even thought about, like with the record companies, but that makes so much sense because a few years later... Pearl Jam fights against ticketmaster

For next grunge reactions: Soundgarden: Rusty Cage-Slaves and Bulldozers Alice In Chains: Them Bones-Love,Hate,Love Pearl Jam: Black-Do the Evolution

AIC - Nutshell (unplugged) AIC - Love, Hate, Love (live) Nirvana - You Know you’re right Nirvana - Where did you sleep last night (unplugged)

I remember when this song came out. Good those times were good. We had our voices then, and yes we had a lot of conviction behind what we stood for.

Before Pearl Jam there was Mother Love Bone. Same members; their singer Andrew Wood died of a drug overdose before their record came out. Andrew & Chris Cornell of Soundgarden were roommates & Chris with Matt Cameron (Soundgarden drummer) & the remaining members of Mother Love Bone did this one-off record as a tribute to Andrew. Eddie was recruited & then became Pearl Jam. From the same record you should check out "Wooden Jesus", & "Reach Down".

Soundgarden - Beyond The Wheel (Live in Germany 1990)

This whole CD is amazing, Wooden Jesus, Say Hello To Heaven... I can't even begin... I think Andy's death inspired more than this CD, I think it inspired the entire grunge scene. Mother Love Bone is the natural next step in this journey, but you still need to do Black (PJ) as well.

temple of the dog started before pearl jam, i recommend you look up the story of how it all began its an interesting story that all begins with the death of andrew wood (the guy who "would?" by alice in chains is about) TEMPLE OF THE DOG lead singer- chris cornell (soundgarden) co lead singer- eddie vedder (pearl jam) drummer- matt cameron (soundgarden) (would takeover as drummer for pearl jam in 98 after soundgarden disbanded 97) rhythm guitar- stone gossard (pearl jam) (formerly of mother love bone) lead guitar- mike mcready (pearl ) bass jeff ament (pearl jam) (formerly of mother love bone)

This song is sooo good. Vin needs to dive further into Pearl Jam. They always write and perform powerfully. Eddie is particularly cerebral.

Severe lack of Chris Cornell on this channel.

Alice in Chains - Nutshell (unplugged)!!

It really was a magical time, this grunge period. It restored my faith in the Rock genre.

Mother Love Bone Chloe/Dancer of Thorns

Such a great duo of vocals that compliment each other so well. Always one of my faves from this time period.

Chris Cornell was a wonderful, kind, caring, compassionate human being. His music is secondary to the person he was.....what he did for his fellow musicians is legend. Temple Of The Dog is maybe the best album to come out of the Seattle scene...I for one must say there isn't a bad track on this album... not one. Listen to "All Night Thing" .... last track..... great reaction.... listen to this album!!!!!

You can't end grunge week without listening to Black by Pearl Jam. That unplugged performance is legendary.

Soundgarden Head Down / 4th of July / The Day I tried to Live

Temple of the Dog. “Say Hello to Heaven”. Amazing song with unreal vocals! You won’t regret it.

Check out more Eddie. He’s the only one who is still with us from the Seattle scene in the ‘90’s. RIP Kurt, Layne, and Chris.

i don’t listen to too much grunge myself, but this is a great song. their voices go well together. Rip Chris Cornell

such a bad ass song.. with 2 badass people... keep on rockin !!!!!!!!

Eddie vedder has a very specific way of pronouncing his vowels and words in general. His is the most like unique of the 4 grunge vocalists, he’s always done that and it’s one of my favorite things of his style and it kinda comes out in my singing style too

but i love this song in 1992 i was with my girl at the time we both fell in love with this song sometimes i think is she hear it she remember me i know she dose i do her 1992 best time ever

If you do more Temple of the Dog, PLEASE listen to Say Hello 2 Heaven!

Sori is correct, Vin. Vedder sings a lot of the words with a country twang. "Am goin' howngreyeh."

Love when Vin finally understands that Grunge was a social movement, more than just music. It was a overt attack on the 80s glam garbage, and social outcry for something real.

Vin “Ive listened to it long enough to turn it off” 😂😂 I love grunge and absolutely hate country as well The Faceless - Sons of Belial

Chris created this band to dedicate the album to Andy wood the lead singer of mother love bone.This song is what put Eddie on the map. I was 18 when this music came out And to this day is some of the best music created.

Now you got to do Candlebox You

I really love your song analysis! Hope that more people understand this song.

Man been waiting on this one.

This is one of those songs where the music and lyrics are relatively simple yet powerful.

Director: Eddie! Get in those bushes and sing! Eddie: Okay, but why? Director: Eddie, get in those bushes dammit!

His voice is one of a kind. He was just as good live! You should listen to him singing The Promise and watch the beautiful!

Just stop for gods sakes! It's not about records deals. This is what Chris Cornell said about this song: "I was wanting to express the gratitude for my life but also disdain for people where that's not enough, where they want more. There's no way to really have a whole lot more than you need usually without taking from somebody else that can't really afford to give it to you. It's sort of about taking advantage of a person or people who really don't have anything."

3:51 "I love it" love to see someone hear a song for the first time and know instantly that it is great. ✊

Please React too Mother Love Bones Chloe Dancer Crown of thorns..........So many Seattle bands wrote tribute songs about him, AIC WROTE WOULD? CHRIS CORNELL WROTE SAY HELLO TO HEAVEN

The shot of them all on the beach fake playing their instruments always cracks me up. Also, Eddie in the talk grass. 🤣🤣

Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike Lyrics (from genius . com) I don't mind stealin' bread from the mouths of decadence But I can't feed on the powerless when my cup's already overfilled, yeah But it's on the table, the fire's cookin' And they're farmin' babies, while the slaves are all workin' Blood is on the table and the mouths are all chokin' But I'm goin' hungry, yeah [Verse 2: Eddie Vedder] I don't mind stealin' bread from the mouths of decadence But I can't feed on the powerless when my cup's already overfilled, uh huh But it's on the table, the fire's cookin' And they're farmin' babies, while the slaves are all workin' And it's on the table, their mouths are all chokin' But I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry) [Refrain: Vedder & (Cornell)] I'm goin' hungry (I'm goin' hungry) I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry) I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry) [Interlude] [Refrain: Vedder & (Cornell)] I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry) I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry) [Outro: Vedder & (Cornell)] (Yeah, I don't mind stealin' bread) I don't mind (No, I don't mind stealin' bread) I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry) I'm goin' hungry (Goin' hungry)

Pearl Jam was the only band to go to Congress to fight Ticketmaster was charging too much for concerts. No other band joined them. PJ are so loyal to their fans. Lived in Seattle in 1980s and 90s and had the time of my life with the music scene. ❤

I know this is an old reaction but I'm just now seeing it.... Vin is right, this is about their disdain for the elite abusing their wealth, "privilege," and power.....Chris Cornell(Soundgarden/Audioslave) said: "I was wanting to express the gratitude for my life but also disdain for people where that's not enough. There's no way to really have a whole lot more than you need without taking from somebody else who can't afford to give it to you.... it's about taking advantage of a person/people who really don't have anything" You should check into Eddie/Pearl Jam's boycott of Ticketmaster regarding ticket prices & their surcharges in the mid 90's if your interested. LOVE your reactions and breakdowns!! Peace, love and God Bless.

Temple of the Dog was a tribute band in memory of Andrew Wood. Chris Cornell was the lead singer. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) was a guest in this one. The whole album is phenomenal. My personal favorite is 'Times of Trouble'. You guys would love 'Say Hello 2 Heaven'. Thank you guys for any Chris Cornell work you do! Have fun!

Im from texas and this doesn't sound like country

Man I'm digging your channel so far. As a parent, christian, and lover of older rock music I feel like im hanging out with peers when I watch

You guys should do River Of Deceit by Mad Season. Layne Staley is the vocalist

Country, "I listen to it long enough to turn it off when it's on." LOL. My sentiment as well.

RIP Andrew wood. Rip Chris Cornel. say Hello to Heaven

Another grunge supergroup who should check out is Green River which had Layne Staley from AIC on vocals. River of Deceit is a good song. Another supergroup starring Staley was Class of 99 which also started Tomorrow Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Their biggest song was a cover of Another Brick in the Wall. Going further down the rabbit hole, you should check out Audioslave which was Chris Cornell with RATM.

Vin, that is also Chris Cornel sharing singing with Eddie Vedder.

your reaction to when Eddie shows up in the vid is pretty much the same as anyone when Eddie starts to sing...Smile and joy....the man is amazing!

Blind Melon - Change and No Rain for grunge week!!!

It’s hard to believe that almost all my heroes from the Seattle grunge scene are gone. I thank god that Eddie Vedder is still here and I had the opportunity to have the fallen grunge legends in my life ( shout out to Chris Cornell (soundgarden, audioslave), Layne Staley (Alice and Chains), Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots), and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) thank you.) Also Siri I know what you mean by that the vocals sounded a bit like country. I always felt, Chris Cornell especially, had a voice that ancient humans used. I think about Native Americans, Africans, ancient Chinese, Muslims reciting Quran (tajweed), all crying from mountain tops. I love it a lot.

NOOOOOOOOO Say Hello to Heaven!!!!

You could be right Vinn, about this being partly about the music industry. Because Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam went after Ticketmaster about ticket prices to go to their concerts they boycotted Ticketmaster.

System of a down - mind Nine inch nails - i do not want this Slipknot - nameless Korn - trash Plsssss (i dont care which one you just do something)

This channel is real! Intelligent conversation about music. Most reaction channels have no real clue the stories and messages in music and just bop their heads to the beat.

Pearl Jam - Even Flow

You two are absolutely creators. After the song ends I get to watch what I did as a 14 year old with friends. Analyze and discover the meaning behind my favorite music. Realize what being and adult means and searching for the things that are important. Takes me way back and I love it! Keep it up guys. Your onto something.

Iron Maiden Revelations, 22 Acadia Avenue. Please.

It was a group out together to grieve for their friend Andrew Wood. Before PearlJam there was Mother Love Bone to which Andrew was the singer. Eddie was the ringer, brought into form Pearl Jam. Chris and Andrew were flat mates. Chris took Eddie in like a little brother when arriving in Seattle. I was 16, magical times. Grunge to me was a easy slogan. The bands shared a little in sound, more in heart felt emotion and big vocalists. Love the channel

Seriously, react to Pearl Jam's album Ten. You'll love it.

You guys should react to Skillet Skillet is an American Christian rock band, this is a list of my favorite songs by them: - Monster - Hero - Awake and Alive - Not Gonna Die

Anthrax - In the End, In My World, Indians, Inside Out and What Doesn't Die

Temple of the Dog is a tribute to Andy Wood, he was the singer of Mother Love Bone. Andy Wood and Chris Cornell were roommates at one point, so Chris wrote a couple of songs about him after he died. He invited Jeff Ament & Stone Gossard to record these songs with him, they were both in Mother Love Bone. Mike McCready, a friend of Stone was also invited. Jeff, Stone and Mike were testing out new singers for a new band, thats were Eddie Vedder comes in the picture(this became Pearl Jam) . At rehearsal Chris was having trouble singing the lower parts of Hunger Strike, and Eddie steped in and sang them, Chris then invited Eddie back to sing them on record, the first time Eddie ever sang on a record. When both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam became huge, the Temple of the Dog album was re-released and became a hit.

Soundgarden - Spoonman Soundgarden - Slaves And Bulldozers Soundgarden - Outshined

3:35 Sori getting goosebumps like all of us when Eddie came in with the vocals

Listen to say hello to heaven by Temple of the Dog on the Same album unbelievable song!

In my opinion, Temple of the Dog created the greatest grunge album of all time. Listen to their other song "Say Hello To Heaven." It was written as a tribute to Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, who had died of a heroin overdose. In fact, Temple of The Dog consisted not of Pearl Jam members, but of Mother Love Bone members. They, along with Eddie Vedder would go on to form Pearl Jam. Temple of The Dog came first. This video was filmed at Discovery Park in Seattle.

This wasn't really a supergroup when it came out as most of these guys were just starting to become successful. Most of their fame came after this.

3.51-3.55...why do I feel such a joy of watching someone experience a song, the same way as I did many, many years ago? I dont konw but I love it!

Sori is totally right. Chris Cornell has a lot of Country influences. His song "Seasons" is a pure Country song - and what a song it is! And Johnny Cash covered Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage". Both versions are great. Also fun you mention Hair-Metal. Because the whole Temple of the Dog album is a tribute to Andrew Wood, who was the vocalist of Mother Love Bone, which was basically a Glam-Rock band.

Like a Stone! By Audio Slave! Chris Cornell singer! Great voice! RIP!🙏

R.I.P. Chris Cornell,should really do some Soundgarden.

In support your "Robin Hood" reference Pearl Jam took Ticket Master to court (in the 90's) for outrages "Service Charges" and would not tour in venues ticketed by TM

Okay, so you like AIC Would?, you like Chris Cornell and you like Jeremy by Pearl Jam. TEMPLE OF THE DOG IS THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THIS PUZZLE TOGETHER. Go and educate yourself on the singer of Mother Love Bone, Andrew Wood, and your eyes will open to the big picture.

"I love him." Vini, you've been Eddie Veddered, dear.

Do Audioslave 'Show me How To Live'..

As other's have said, this is a tribute to Andrew Wood singer of Mother Love Bone who died of a heroin overdose, that was Chris Cornell room mate. This is just as Pearl Jam was forming and Eddie Vedder had moved to Seattle, so Chris let Eddie sing on this song which started their friendship. Pearl Jam features two members from Mother Love Bone.

Great reaction. Cornell and Vedder kill it!

Hi, don't know if anyone has said but Temple of the Dog came together as a tribute to the singer Andrew Wood from Seattle band Mother Love Bone who passed away. Several members of Mother Love Bone went on to form Pearl Jam. "Temple of the Dog" is part of a lyric from the Mother Love Bone song "Man of Golden Words", a great song which I'd recommend to you, continuing your Seattle music story