I hope so much ti rip, but only with Jesus Christ you in P. All people know this. And this is only Jesus Christ NOT and NEVER the church… please all: Read the Bibel, the book from God.
@@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano only Jesus Christ is the savier. Not a church bring You to haven. Read the Bibel, all words from God, prophets and Jesus and the history of the Judes. All is correct. No more as the Bibel and no cut -- all is good and You can know, what God and Jesus want from You. No church or other can bring You back to God … only Jesus and he do all for You and me and the world.
@@ilseilse3824 , go away son of Satan! Outside the catholic church there is no salvation. You shall perish, you shall burn in hellfire perpetualy, son of Luter!
Idk about you guys but I can literally see the light stolen from his eyes from when he was younger up until his last performance. That kills me inside, such a beautiful soul.
Layne Staley wasn't a waste of talent.. his music and soul screaming lyrics served their purpose, saving many from the pain he endured. Layne Staley was a gift.
I suffer the same pain and listening to his lyrics helps me pull through...to know I'm not as alone as I feel. Heroin creeps up on you and by the time you realise how deep you're in, it's too late...the hooks are through to the bone. Forever embedded. Layne will always be a light at the end of my darkened tunnel.
Jason Dubya-DEEZNUTS I wouldn't mix mushies and TOOL's filmclips though...I'd freak right out😅. I'll try anything to escape it. Then again, that's what got me hooked in the first place😕. Cheers for that,matey. I'll have to try it..haven't had mushies in yeeears.
This makes me tear up. Breaks my heart. Amazing how our souls can connect with others we've never met isn't it? I know there's many of us that feel connected to Staley.
I'm in love with a guy who died when I was a kid. Layne's voice gets to my bones. I can't explain it. It's like magic. I'm going to see AiC this summer for the first time in my life. I know it's not the same without Layne but he'll be there because I carry him in my heart and always will. RIP beautiful man
Yasc Nay it does it gets in your bones. I went to see them a few months ago near where I live. I know it’s not the same without Layne and I almost didn’t go but I’m glad I did and I actually enjoyed the show. What did you think?
Yeah Cara, myself and so many other people feel the same way as you do! I was a young lad in the Army when they were in their prime and they became one of my favorite bands. I had no idea that in 1999 I would become medically retired and prescribed prescription painkillers that eventually evolved into the same disease that took Laynes life. Their lyrics and well…. just everything took on a more personal level for me and I could really relate to the heartbreak of his final reclusive years. Sorry about the rambling but I understand the love as it has really helped me in this long battle of recovery
I didnt begin to fall in love with alice in chains until my mid to late twenties (Im only 29 now), but ever since, I feel like I also carry a man who I never met in my heart. His soul screams through his music and into our souls. When he sings, we get to know him
Layne was a musical God sent to us from heaven . He was one of a kind , have never heard anyone like him . I named my first son Layne , that's how much of a impact he had on my life .. I got to see them in Spokane Washington in 1993 and I was fortunate enough to meet the band . Layne lives on through us , his music is still being played all over the world , we have never forgot you Layne , you are missed my brother .
I was 19 when he passed...been jamming to AIC my entire life, but even more now at 35... I just fuckin' love them...best voice in rock ever...hands down...i feel every word he sings in my soul...when an artist can do that, evoke such an emotional response, it's truly magical. Connecting in a way only humans can through music...beautiful simply beautiful. Layne, I love and miss you...that voice will forever be in my head, heart and soul. Much love...till eternity...love...
Elton John was a fan of Layne’s & AIC, and he played piano and sang background vocals as well for this song. Layne loved Elton John, and strangely enough Elton John was the first musician Layne saw in concert at the age of SEVEN with his stepdad. I miss this man so much, I hope he has found happiness and that we will all be able to see him again one day, playing in the band in Heaven. R.I.P. Layne, you’re loved ❤️🌹more than you knew, and I cannot imagine my life without your music in it. Thanks 🙏🎶🌷😢💕for the awesome memories!
I always liked Jerry, but I think that hearing this song for the first time was what really made me crazy about him. His lyrics in this and in his solo works are so brutally, achingly honest, and he does such an amazing job with creating an atmospheric sound that conveys his feelings. He's got such a fucking gift.
He really does. That was such a nice thing to say about Jerry, and so well said. Couldn't have said it better. He's on my fb. *my husband's friend). I'll forward it to him. I'm sure he'll love it.
Addiction is no joke, it turns warm, loving, compassionate, talented human beings into empty shells. Once is too much, you'll spend the rest of your life(shortened greatly), trying to reach the feeling you first felt and it will never happen! Just don't do it!, and if you already have, get help. It's never too late.....until they lower you down, into the ground.
The voice that moved the world. If only we'd been given the chance to see what may have been...but it's a privilege to have heard his Godlike voice and to know the beautiful Soul we call Layne Staley.xX This song will definitely be at my funeral.
im a 46 yr old dude and not ashamed to admit this one puts a lump in my throat every single fucking time. Keep rocking Jerry & Chains. Layne will never be forgotten as long as Alice is alive!
I don't wanna feel no more It's easier to keep fallin' Imitations are pale Emptiness all tomorrows, haunted by your ghost Lay down, black gives way to blue Lay down, I'll remember you Fading out by design Consciously avoiding changes Curtain's drawn, now it's done Silencing all tomorrows, forcing a goodbye Lay down, black gives way to blue Lay down, I'll remember you
What a wonderful video of that beautiful talented bastard, he deserves to be remembered as a wonderful gift to the people that adored him, and the people that will discover him, this made me cry.
what a great tribute to layne from jerry, i just cried my eyes out, its just a waste of talent, of a sweet, loving , caring individual. who has gone way too soon.
Miss you Layne and the Alice in chains group. this song and every song brings me home to realize how precious life is... the music by AIC will never end. its what i literally live by everyday
Wow. What else can be said... Wow. A very wise man once said, "The candle that burns twice as bright burns but half as long". Sad but true. Rest in peace brother.
We need to get honest about drugs in this country. People like Layne are the face of it, millions of people suffer from addiction for all of the same reasons. We can't continue to do the same things over and over and expect them to get better.
My all-time favorite musician EVER. Such raw talent and unbridled emotion. A beautiful man. This guy used to give his free passes to the guys hanging outside that couldn't afford to get into his shows instead of his friends. Like, he was a genuine fucking dude. It always bugged me that Alice never got proper recognition due to Layne's demons. I'm sorry, but that doesn't take away from this guy's amazing ability to sing his ASS OFF!! The one band I'd honestly rather hear their live tunes!! Man I could just go on and on...LOVE YOU, LAYNE!! Thanks to whoever posted this! 😍
i feel the same way honey, i think that is why no Rock Hall of Fame or whatever it's called, it just pisses me off, 🤬 Layne was a gift, & now, a legend, it's not right they are never even acknowledge to be inducted, it's fucked up, they would have my vote, yours & millions more if given the FUCKING chance🤘
If you like them live get .. Alice In Chains ..live @the Moore .. Mad Season ..Live@ the Moore Layne vocally at his best. Even though w/mad season and he was very deep in his disease..he still brought it..and was able to sing a different style. I have copies of both.. The only thing besides my pictures I’d grab in a fire.
I was 31 and was shocked hearing about it on the ride home from work. BEST ever! But now, along with Kurt and (fav) Layne, Scott and Chris are gone now too. All my favs from the 90s and 00s. I pray they are all in a good place.
I can hear his true anguish every time I listen to this song. Still brings me to tears after all this time. I named my oldest daughter after Layne. He was a legend. RIP, Layne and Mike. You were a tremendous loss to the grunge community and your names live on, bros. AIC, for fucking ever.
I moved to Seattle from LA in 1974 I was 19, Jimi Hendrix who was born in Seattle, he had died, and was the topic of conversations even though it had been 4 years. Then came Heart WOW what a band. Lead singer & lead guitar both woman and I quickly become a fan that was 1975 I was 20. Then nothing, until he came along in 1990. He being Layne Staley. We had not heard anything like Alice in Chains, but damn we loved them immediately, I was 35 and a Mom by then.They had a sold out concert at The Moore Theatre Seattlle. I remember being mad cause I couldn't go. Then Band after Band came out every time I turned around Soundgarden, Nirvana, Candlebox Screaming Trees, Mudhoney. and yes a group called The Presidents of the United States. Then we got the tragic news Andrew Wood lead singer of Mother Love Bone had died of a drug overdose. The remaining members found Eddie Verdder and formed Pearl Jam. Then it was down hill spiral from then on, 4 years later in 1994 we got the news Kurt Cobain had shot and killed himself. I wasn't a big Nervana fan, but there were a lot of them here. It was a sad time for a lot of Grunge rockers. Then we got to witness the slow death of Layne Staley starting with his MTV Unplugged in 1996. WOW we were shocked at how different he looked, no blonde dreads he looked Skinner and frail with short pink hair, but OMFG could he still sing. That would be the last full concert AIC would ever put on with Layne Staley. On April 5th of 2002 Layne overdosed on a seedball a mixture of cocaine & heroin. Many here speculate he did it on purpose, that he was tired and ready to go. All I know is he was found 2 weeks later by his own mother in his condo on Lake Washington he was 34. The rock community has never recovered from the loss at least not here. RIP Layne you are missed by so very many. 😔😔
I love Layne, I love AIC's music since twenty years... I love this song too, it's so beautiful, like everything this band have created. This love is in my heart forever, I believe, at least - as long as my soul lives... Like every true Love. I love your comments too 💙 God bless all of us!
Thank you Jerry. Very powerful and emotional. I remember dirt. Blown away. Jar of flies. Unplugged. And the last one. So many wonderful memories of the 90. Layne had such a distinct voice. Dark powerful. A man who struggles with demons until they finally won. RIP Layne your music was a gift to us. Lighting in a bottle of only for a short while. We will never forget you
This song is emotional and painful in a way we all can relate to it. This man was truly a gift from god whos haunting voice and presence will never be forgotten.
never met Layne yet his words speak to me to the core that's something not many musicians can do evoke emotions ....he was tormented soul like so many others and the loses he had to deal with Mike and demri ND being addicted himself I can only imagine that pain ...r i.p Layne stayley I don't pay any shrinks you have a song for every mood I'm in and every song is real the pain is real not glamorized or this new wave of shit ...this was so unique and its over thank God for TH-cam and these beautiful videos to keep the memory alive they're only gone when we stop remembering them I wanna stay sober for him my legacy will never be as impactful as his was but I know he helped so many people with his and Jerry's beautiful song writing yes Jerry can be over looked or underappreciated but it's not to overshadow Jerry Layne was alice they're still great I respect them but this man's story is so moving why is there no movie or documentary to honor these men my God
I've been listening to AIC since I was. 15 or 16 , I'm nearly 44 now. They never get old no matter how much I listen. Sometimes I hear a song I haven't heard in a while from them and it feels like something new again. Then I think how lucky I was to grow up hearing AIC for nearly 30 years.
A beautiful tribute to one of the greatest gifted and talented individual of the music world . I'm sadden that he's gone. My brother turned me on to them and I'm glad he did . Rest In Peace Layne.
Staley was best singer of the "grunge" bands!! My opinion I got to see them 3 times with Staley 2 times for facelift then once after dirt they were great he was great this is the only song without him I listen to only cause my daughter passed same way anyway such a great singer one of the best
this had me in tears. miss you, Layne. so few of us made it out. I so so so wish you had. you had an easiness with words and people that is rare. on behalf of joe, mark, Rachel, Gene, Paul, we all miss you. they all are dead now , as well. life in the early nineties in Seattle was so fraught and easy to get lost within. And one the maze walls close, it's hard to find your way. as we all know. RIP, Layne. You've always been an inspiration. And you will always be. always.
They were great years so many are no longer with us and the reality is that nowadays it’s more deadlier than then people go back for one more try and they never wake up again. so sad how we have lost so many young smart genius level young people never to share one more day with their family and friends. hope you stay strong 💪 I remember seeing them on their first mayor tour Clash of the Titans the crowd was brutal they did not give Alice they we’re booing throwing shit but they pull trough it and became the band we all love
I am a heroin addict. Have been one since I was 15. I am now in recovery. Everyday is a struggle. I know All about Laynes pain. I know how he felt. I just wish I could of had the chance to meet him.The loneliness of Heroin addiction is a mother.But it's if you cannot see any light at the end of the tunnel.I luv Layne and AIC.
What a beautiful tribute to a friend. Well done Jerry. I'm just watching all the old AIC videos and it makes me so sad. I've been crushed since Chris Cornell passed and Layne's passing is crushing too. I actually met Layne once at a Fishbone show at the Moore theater in the lobby. I walked over to the crowd he was in and stuck out my hand out to introduce myself. I said "hello, I'm Robin" and he said "Hello Robin, Chicken Little". I thought he was odd. He signed my Fishbone tee shirt and I thanked him and walked away. Never really gave it another thought. When I heard he had died I called Norwood from Fishbone to tell him the sad news. They were on tour in Nova Scotia and Norwood was floored. He couldn't believe it, didn't want to believe it. I actually felt bad that I was the one he heard it from. Years later I gave away that tee shit and I've been kicking myself lately for doing that. And after watching all these videos of him lately it occured to me, he wasn't odd at all. He was being funny that was his personality, goofy, silly, entertaining and I didn't get it. I get it now Layne. I do. I'm so sorry you struggled for so long. You were a brilliant, beautiful man with so much talent and such deep emotion and truth. RIP Layne. I hope to meet you again one day..... signed. Robin, chicken little PEACE
What a beautiful talented young man he was. I watch him and I smile. I will always be thankful for Alice in Chains'es first three albums and 2 EPs for helping me to live through the worst time in my life. Layne's sacrifice as an artist will never be forgotten.
No one in this world had or has a voice like Layne.. unbelievable talent and he left his mark on all of us.. God bless his soul and we will miss him terribly.
It's funny how there are a few musicians etc that have passed that we feel so close to...more so than others and it's so hard not to miss them terribly. People like Layne and Dimebag are missed by so many people that it's almost as if a family member had died. Miss ya Layne, miss ya Dime!
I named my son after this man. Miss you Layne. I made sure your memory lives on through him. Not just in name but he’s been fully educated in way he has his name, Layne.
Lay me was with me in my darkest time, as if he knew what was in my heart and mind. The beautiful soul we knew as Layne,leaves a world behind that will not be the same. R.I.P Layne Staley
Photography and videos still amaze me. It's so trippy that a person can no longer be on this earth, yet we can still watch them dance, sing, laugh. Watch all his mannerisms and silly faces as if he were still here. Thank god for cameras. RIP Mike and Layne.
Layne Staley, April 5...Kurt Cobain April 5... i'm 61 and listen to both these artist's... the best, my favorite, cry and miss both these brothers from Seattle...peace
I'm 52 and still keep listening to the 80's and 90's music. It just doesn't get any better. I saw AIC at their 3rd to last show. So thankful I was there.
Layne was a Beautiful and Talented Soul. His voice and his Presence will be Forever Missed💔 I cant listen to this song without crying, it's so sad and painful but yet Hauntingly Beautiful. Rest in PARADISE LAYNE AND MIKE.🎼
Layne had vocals that could change from soft to raspy. Beautiful man with so much talent. I hate what these drugs are be doing to the no people we love and the people we don't know
You can't help but shed a tear when you hear this and you see pictures of Layne. I find it odd that heroin and hurt his life just as his career with the beginning. He must have been a beautiful person inside and out. Never having met him I would be willing to bet that man shed many a tear trying not to be an addict. I know one thing's for sure I've only been a fan for a couple of months seriously this man left his mark on the world and I pray he has found peace.
There is NOTHING that brings out emotion like pain...and music. Mix them and you have this. Great song by a great individual. I cannot imagine how such a popular person was allowed to lay dead for 2 weeks in his own house.
He wanted to be alone. That's what addiction does. The fucking shame imposed by society. He was ashamed. That simple. He was just a man. Not a god. Miss you Layne....
Just got done the book by David DeSousa....his VM was full of messages. If people went there to check on him, he wouldn't answer the door. He weighed 86 pounds. He was so sick. Just very sad and heartbreaking that that was the end for him. RIP.
Jerry Cantrell is the creative force behind AIC, but the dark soul and core was Layne. One of the best rock vocalists ever in my opinion. You really felt his pain and emotion. His lyrics were so autobiographical that's frightening, considering how he went out. Oh and Elton John plays piano on this song . . . .
Most beautiful and somber song a person could sing about a friend that didn't have the strength to fight off those demons. Jerry has a way of reflecting one's heart in the message he gives.. love the AIC boys. 🤘💞💞
That hurt. Layne was a big part of my childhood growing up in the 90's. He was amazing! Another victim of gaining success and getting everything you could ever want except peace of mind and contentment to! I'm sad that we have lost so many brilliant artists to the promise of a happiness that worldly suck-cess is supposed to provide. I wish he could have lived longer so he could find true happiness outside of the lie of the limelight of broken promises. R.I.P.
There is no band after Layne that matter Behold the bands he helped create because of him That's the dna that binds us all tribes still scattered Layne Staley thank you for being I love you dear man, my brother
Crazy how you can miss someone you never met. RIP Layne
I hope so much ti rip, but only with Jesus Christ you in P. All people know this. And this is only Jesus Christ NOT and NEVER the church… please all: Read the Bibel, the book from God.
I'm guessing you knew that you were on the way out and and wished for that relationship
I am a traditional catholic but I also miss him a lot.
@@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano only Jesus Christ is the savier. Not a church bring You to haven. Read the Bibel, all words from God, prophets and Jesus and the history of the Judes. All is correct. No more as the Bibel and no cut -- all is good and You can know, what God and Jesus want from You. No church or other can bring You back to God … only Jesus and he do all for You and me and the world.
@@ilseilse3824 , go away son of Satan! Outside the catholic church there is no salvation. You shall perish, you shall burn in hellfire perpetualy, son of Luter!
*I can't get over how beautiful this tribute is.*
Idk about you guys but I can literally see the light stolen from his eyes from when he was younger up until his last performance. That kills me inside, such a beautiful soul.
Layne Staley wasn't a waste of talent.. his music and soul screaming lyrics served their purpose, saving many from the pain he endured. Layne Staley was a gift.
DP, I agree 100%!! The Dirt album saved my life!
who in the hell said he's a waste of talent to ask him if he can sing rooster the way he did... unique that was bro. and is.
I suffer the same pain and listening to his lyrics helps me pull through...to know I'm not as alone as I feel. Heroin creeps up on you and by the time you realise how deep you're in, it's too late...the hooks are through to the bone. Forever embedded.
Layne will always be a light at the end of my darkened tunnel.
Jason Dubya-DEEZNUTS I wouldn't mix mushies and TOOL's filmclips though...I'd freak right out😅.
I'll try anything to escape it. Then again, that's what got me hooked in the first place😕. Cheers for that,matey. I'll have to try it..haven't had mushies in yeeears.
Heroin and crack are the wastes of talent
I love that Elton John (Lanes favorite musician) played the piano for Lane in this song. What an amazing way to honor an amazing singer!
Ryan K wow I didn’t know that
Didn’t know that... thanks for the info
No, Elton John is one of Jerrys favorite musicians, not Laynes..
John actually has a harmonic layer included in the song. Their powerful co-harmonies are too much for the great man himself.
Actually Layne's first concert was Elton John so he was also a favorite of Layne's
This makes me tear up. Breaks my heart. Amazing how our souls can connect with others we've never met isn't it? I know there's many of us that feel connected to Staley.
Yes there are hun n I'm another one of them 😕. Love you and Miss you soooo much Layne 😘😘❤❤❤
this makes me cry😪 so beautiful just as Layne is🤘 RIP Layne, you are so missed😪, i can'tv even type
I am also one of them souls!
Alone I symbol on past Paine. Ya I'm drunk
You are so right JJ he lives on in millions of fans
I'm in love with a guy who died when I was a kid. Layne's voice gets to my bones. I can't explain it. It's like magic. I'm going to see AiC this summer for the first time in my life. I know it's not the same without Layne but he'll be there because I carry him in my heart and always will. RIP beautiful man
Yasc Nay it does it gets in your bones. I went to see them a few months ago near where I live. I know it’s not the same without Layne and I almost didn’t go but I’m glad I did and I actually enjoyed the show. What did you think?
It does. They've created more earworms than anyone. William does a great job by the way. I'm sure you enjoyed the show!
Yeah Cara, myself and so many other people feel the same way as you do! I was a young lad in the Army when they were in their prime and they became one of my favorite bands. I had no idea that in 1999 I would become medically retired and prescribed prescription painkillers that eventually evolved into the same disease that took Laynes life. Their lyrics and well…. just everything took on a more personal level for me and I could really relate to the heartbreak of his final reclusive years. Sorry about the rambling but I understand the love as it has really helped me in this long battle of recovery
I didnt begin to fall in love with alice in chains until my mid to late twenties (Im only 29 now), but ever since, I feel like I also carry a man who I never met in my heart. His soul screams through his music and into our souls. When he sings, we get to know him
Wow! I feel the same way.
Layne was a musical God sent to us from heaven . He was one of a kind , have never heard anyone like him . I named my first son Layne , that's how much of a impact he had on my life .. I got to see them in Spokane Washington in 1993 and I was fortunate enough to meet the band . Layne lives on through us , his music is still being played all over the world , we have never forgot you Layne , you are missed my brother .
There will never be another that would even come remotely close to Layne.
Today 19 years ago he died
But I remember him as he will always be the best singer ever
🖤Layne
Layne was always there in some of my darkest days.His voice touched the soul.
rock dog mine too
I was 19 when he passed...been jamming to AIC my entire life, but even more now at 35... I just fuckin' love them...best voice in rock ever...hands down...i feel every word he sings in my soul...when an artist can do that, evoke such an emotional response, it's truly magical. Connecting in a way only humans can through music...beautiful simply beautiful. Layne, I love and miss you...that voice will forever be in my head, heart and soul. Much love...till eternity...love...
So has my son.At age 4 he would sing the Rooster song all the time.he is 26 now
I’m 34 and Layne died when I was 16. Your math is wrong
@brandi you are very beautiful. Do you have an Instagram?
Me too and I'm 50 years old
Also 35. His songs n lyrics are so powerfully. Been into them when I was 10 in 93
Elton John was a fan of Layne’s & AIC, and he played piano and sang background vocals as well for this song. Layne loved Elton John, and strangely enough Elton John was the first musician Layne saw in concert at the age of SEVEN with his stepdad. I miss this man so much, I hope he has found happiness and that we will all be able to see him again one day, playing in the band in Heaven. R.I.P. Layne, you’re loved ❤️🌹more than you knew, and I cannot imagine my life without your music in it. Thanks 🙏🎶🌷😢💕for the awesome memories!
Really?? That's awesome
I always liked Jerry, but I think that hearing this song for the first time was what really made me crazy about him. His lyrics in this and in his solo works are so brutally, achingly honest, and he does such an amazing job with creating an atmospheric sound that conveys his feelings. He's got such a fucking gift.
He really does. That was such a nice thing to say about Jerry, and so well said. Couldn't have said it better. He's on my fb. *my husband's friend). I'll forward it to him. I'm sure he'll love it.
Did Jerry write this song?
@@cristystiles892 yes. Jerry wrote this and it is about AIC as a band moving on from Layne’s dark decent and death and creating something new.
Jerry pulled me in with - my song
Addiction is no joke, it turns warm, loving, compassionate, talented human beings into empty shells. Once is too much, you'll spend the rest of your life(shortened greatly), trying to reach the feeling you first felt and it will never happen! Just don't do it!, and if you already have, get help. It's never too late.....until they lower you down, into the ground.
No one will ever compare. Layne will NEVER be forgotten
The voice that moved the world. If only we'd been given the chance to see what may have been...but it's a privilege to have heard his Godlike voice and to know the beautiful Soul we call Layne Staley.xX
This song will definitely be at my funeral.
Cantrell hit this one out of the park, beautifully haunting song
rick fernandes Agree. Well put.
"Fading out by design"
Agreed, beautiful.
rick fernandes well put!.. I think I listened to this.. like all night.
im a 46 yr old dude and not ashamed to admit this one puts a lump in my throat every single fucking time. Keep rocking Jerry & Chains. Layne will never be forgotten as long as Alice is alive!
This song is so beautifully written. The haunting music combining piano (Elton John) is so ethereal. Just like Layne. A haunting ethereal angel. 😭
63 yo male and the opening guitar literally brings me to tears. Beautiful song about a great friendship.
I don't wanna feel no more
It's easier to keep fallin'
Imitations are pale
Emptiness all tomorrows, haunted by your ghost
Lay down, black gives way to blue
Lay down, I'll remember you
Fading out by design
Consciously avoiding changes
Curtain's drawn, now it's done
Silencing all tomorrows, forcing a goodbye
Lay down, black gives way to blue
Lay down, I'll remember you
Layne was a present from God. He couldn’t have lasted forever. RIP Legend
Ali Sulaiman Dear Ali what a perfekt way to say it. You are absolut right👍👍. All the best from Denmark.
Mikkel Andersen thanks Mikkel. the best people are from Denmark
RIP
Todd Geffken I’m a Muslim, Todd so I don’t believe in Jesus. But I respect your religion completely. I meant what I said metaphorically, dude.
more people should think the way you do Ali. respect.
He's definitely "where the angels reside" His heavenly voice echos in the hearts of an entire generation.
I agree, he is now a beautiful angel💗
"Fading out by design". I hope you are at peace Layne.
What a wonderful video of that beautiful talented bastard, he deserves to be remembered as a wonderful gift to the people that adored him, and the people that will discover him, this made me cry.
22 years today we lost you, crying watching this. I hope you are in peace now beautiful layne. Gone but NEVER forgotten 💔
One of the most distinctive voices in rock/ metal.Sorely missed.RIP Layne.
what a great tribute to layne from jerry, i just cried my eyes out, its just a waste of talent, of a sweet, loving , caring individual. who has gone way too soon.
diane whitaker the best 😢
diane whitaker Damm I cried too.. Man :(
Cornell too...
Never a waste.
my heart hurts so bad. I miss Layne Staley. it's heartbreaking that he couldn't beat his demons. Rest peacefully Layne Staley.
Miss you Layne and the Alice in chains group. this song and every song brings me home to realize how precious life is... the music by AIC will never end. its what i literally live by everyday
Wow. What else can be said... Wow.
A very wise man once said, "The candle that burns twice as bright burns but half as long". Sad but true. Rest in peace brother.
We need to get honest about drugs in this country. People like Layne are the face of it, millions of people suffer from addiction for all of the same reasons. We can't continue to do the same things over and over and expect them to get better.
My all-time favorite musician EVER. Such raw talent and unbridled emotion. A beautiful man. This guy used to give his free passes to the guys hanging outside that couldn't afford to get into his shows instead of his friends. Like, he was a genuine fucking dude. It always bugged me that Alice never got proper recognition due to Layne's demons. I'm sorry, but that doesn't take away from this guy's amazing ability to sing his ASS OFF!! The one band I'd honestly rather hear their live tunes!! Man I could just go on and on...LOVE YOU, LAYNE!! Thanks to whoever posted this! 😍
i feel the same way honey, i think that is why no Rock Hall of Fame or whatever it's called, it just pisses me off, 🤬 Layne was a gift, & now, a legend, it's not right they are never even acknowledge to be inducted, it's fucked up, they would have my vote, yours & millions more if given the FUCKING chance🤘
my favorite part of these clips was at the end when Layne is sitting on the curb signing the guy's poster.
You nailed it Amy, I would have loved to have met him, a modern day saint
i couldn't have said it better myself! So true, so true.
If you like them live get ..
Alice In Chains ..live @the Moore ..
Mad Season ..Live@ the Moore
Layne vocally at his best.
Even though w/mad season and he was very deep in his disease..he still brought it..and was able to sing a different style.
I have copies of both.. The only thing besides my pictures I’d grab in a fire.
Layne Staley is one of the top 5 Rock Band lead singers of all time!!!And this song is beautiful!!!
Wish this man was still with us so I could tell him how much his music means to me... I was only six when he passed away.
I was 31 and was shocked hearing about it on the ride home from work. BEST ever! But now, along with Kurt and (fav) Layne, Scott and Chris are gone now too. All my favs from the 90s and 00s. I pray they are all in a good place.
I was only 5 :(
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person .... we the fans miss you layne x
I can hear his true anguish every time I listen to this song.
Still brings me to tears after all this time.
I named my oldest daughter after Layne. He was a legend.
RIP, Layne and Mike.
You were a tremendous loss to the grunge community and your names live on, bros.
AIC, for fucking ever.
I moved to Seattle from LA in 1974 I was 19, Jimi Hendrix who was born in Seattle, he had died, and was the topic of conversations even though it had been 4 years. Then came Heart WOW what a band. Lead singer & lead guitar both woman and I quickly become a fan that was 1975 I was 20. Then nothing, until he came along in 1990. He being Layne Staley. We had not heard anything like Alice in Chains, but damn we loved them immediately, I was 35 and a Mom by then.They had a sold out concert at The Moore Theatre Seattlle. I remember being mad cause I couldn't go. Then Band after Band came out every time I turned around Soundgarden, Nirvana, Candlebox Screaming Trees, Mudhoney. and yes a group called The Presidents of the United States. Then we got the tragic news Andrew Wood lead singer of Mother Love Bone had died of a drug overdose. The remaining members found Eddie Verdder and formed Pearl Jam. Then it was down hill spiral from then on, 4 years later in 1994 we got the news Kurt Cobain had shot and killed himself. I wasn't a big Nervana fan, but there were a lot of them here. It was a sad time for a lot of Grunge rockers. Then we got to witness the slow death of Layne Staley starting with his MTV Unplugged in 1996. WOW we were shocked at how different he looked, no blonde dreads he looked Skinner and frail with short pink hair, but OMFG could he still sing. That would be the last full concert AIC would ever put on with Layne Staley. On April 5th of 2002 Layne overdosed on a seedball a mixture of cocaine & heroin. Many here speculate he did it on purpose, that he was tired and ready to go. All I know is he was found 2 weeks later by his own mother in his condo on Lake Washington he was 34. The rock community has never recovered from the loss at least not here. RIP Layne you are missed by so very many. 😔😔
lost it at 0:54 jerry looks so happy, laughing at something layne said. my heart hurts 💔😭
Rip lane Staley I will all ways listen to your music
Layne
miss u layne Staley u were the true voice of Seattle grunge. what a great tribute song Cantrell did. Love it.
My his memory always be a blessing. Very nice tribute to Layne in pictures with the song. Nice job..
What a talented, amazing beautiful soul.His music and spirit lives on forever as a gift to everyone.What a wonderful tribute.
How true Lily he lives on In millions of fans
I wonder if he knows how many lives he has touched with his music.
@@bobpenney9973 Yes
@@bruceobrien6604 😊
I love Layne, I love AIC's music since twenty years... I love this song too, it's so beautiful, like everything this band have created. This love is in my heart forever, I believe, at least - as long as my soul lives... Like every true Love. I love your comments too 💙 God bless all of us!
Thank you Jerry. Very powerful and emotional. I remember dirt. Blown away. Jar of flies. Unplugged. And the last one. So many wonderful memories of the 90. Layne had such a distinct voice. Dark powerful. A man who struggles with demons until they finally won. RIP Layne your music was a gift to us. Lighting in a bottle of only for a short while. We will never forget you
I almost cried reading this while listening to the first sentences of the lyrics... You represent me with your words.
Hello I was there to day
This song is emotional and painful in a way we all can relate to it. This man was truly a gift from god whos haunting voice and presence will never be forgotten.
Philip Streva what if in his mind he was happy and having fun... then ultimately he went out a champion.
Beautifully 💞 Said❣️❤️💞. Rip Layne Staley. Never Forget You.
never met Layne yet his words speak to me to the core that's something not many musicians can do evoke emotions ....he was tormented soul like so many others and the loses he had to deal with Mike and demri ND being addicted himself I can only imagine that pain ...r i.p Layne stayley I don't pay any shrinks you have a song for every mood I'm in and every song is real the pain is real not glamorized or this new wave of shit ...this was so unique and its over thank God for TH-cam and these beautiful videos to keep the memory alive they're only gone when we stop remembering them I wanna stay sober for him my legacy will never be as impactful as his was but I know he helped so many people with his and Jerry's beautiful song writing yes Jerry can be over looked or underappreciated but it's not to overshadow Jerry Layne was alice they're still great I respect them but this man's story is so moving why is there no movie or documentary to honor these men my God
I've been listening to AIC since I was. 15 or 16 , I'm nearly 44 now. They never get old no matter how much I listen. Sometimes I hear a song I haven't heard in a while from them and it feels like something new again. Then I think how lucky I was to grow up hearing AIC for nearly 30 years.
#lovelayne #legend #neverforgotten
A beautiful tribute to one of the greatest gifted and talented individual of the music world . I'm sadden that he's gone. My brother turned me on to them and I'm glad he did . Rest In Peace Layne.
Staley was best singer of the "grunge" bands!! My opinion I got to see them 3 times with Staley 2 times for facelift then once after dirt they were great he was great this is the only song without him I listen to only cause my daughter passed same way anyway such a great singer one of the best
this had me in tears. miss you, Layne. so few of us made it out. I so so so wish you had. you had an easiness with words and people that is rare. on behalf of joe, mark, Rachel, Gene, Paul, we all miss you. they all are dead now , as well. life in the early nineties in Seattle was so fraught and easy to get lost within. And one the maze walls close, it's hard to find your way. as we all know. RIP, Layne. You've always been an inspiration. And you will always be. always.
ALWAYS ❤❤❤
Beautifully 💞 Said ❤️❣️❤️💞♥️
They were great years so many are no longer with us and the reality is that nowadays it’s more deadlier than then people go back for one more try and they never wake up again. so sad how we have lost so many young smart genius level young people never to share one more day with their family and friends. hope you stay strong 💪 I remember seeing them on their first mayor tour Clash of the Titans the crowd was brutal they did not give Alice they we’re booing throwing shit but they pull trough it and became the band we all love
Here i am crying again! I love you so much layne, u will always be missed! Thank you Jerry for this great song!
This is literally the most beautiful and sad song ive ever heard. I love you Jerry
😢😢 watching this made me tear up. I wish he was still with us, but he's finally at ease with his inner demons. Rip beautiful soul.
Broke my heart-again. No Layne,No Chains.
best voice in all of music R.I.P LAYNE
I am a heroin addict. Have been one since I was 15. I am now in recovery. Everyday is a struggle. I know All about Laynes pain. I know how he felt. I just wish I could of had the chance to meet him.The loneliness of Heroin addiction is a mother.But it's if you cannot see any light at the end of the tunnel.I luv Layne and AIC.
What a beautiful tribute to a friend. Well done Jerry. I'm just watching all the old AIC videos and it makes me so sad. I've been crushed since Chris Cornell passed and Layne's passing is crushing too. I actually met Layne once at a Fishbone show at the Moore theater in the lobby. I walked over to the crowd he was in and stuck out my hand out to introduce myself. I said "hello, I'm Robin" and he said "Hello Robin, Chicken Little". I thought he was odd. He signed my Fishbone tee shirt and I thanked him and walked away. Never really gave it another thought. When I heard he had died I called Norwood from Fishbone to tell him the sad news. They were on tour in Nova Scotia and Norwood was floored. He couldn't believe it, didn't want to believe it. I actually felt bad that I was the one he heard it from. Years later I gave away that tee shit and I've been kicking myself lately for doing that. And after watching all these videos of him lately it occured to me, he wasn't odd at all. He was being funny that was his personality, goofy, silly, entertaining and I didn't get it. I get it now Layne. I do. I'm so sorry you struggled for so long. You were a brilliant, beautiful man with so much talent and such deep emotion and truth. RIP Layne. I hope to meet you again one day..... signed. Robin, chicken little PEACE
What an awesome story Robin, he lives on in millions of us fans
You're so lucky to have met him, he really seemed like a nice and funny guy. I consider Layne to be the best singer in rock history 💗
We love you Layne!
I feel sad and empty again, when I listen to this... for Layne again... and now for Chris... :( :( :( :( :( :(
And now Chester too.
Yes Two of The Best Vocalist Of Our Generation. Rip Layne Staley And Chris Cornell. Beautiful ❤️ Souls 💔❣️❤️💞
@@Donna777 I Truly Believe Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington Were Both Murdered. # Truth and Justice for Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington.
Very nice video in memory of Layne. Layne is such an amazing and talented musician.
What a beautiful talented young man he was. I watch him and I smile. I will always be thankful for Alice in Chains'es first three albums and 2 EPs for helping me to live through the worst time in my life. Layne's sacrifice as an artist will never be forgotten.
Yeah that's crazy because I can't see eneything eney more but you are right about that.
Damien Scott
Just a small grammar tip: if it ends in "s", example: Chains, you can say Chains' instead.
Damien Scott same here,,,,we never forget him 🤝
Fuck Heroin!
LAYNE WAS A SUPERNOVA
chris parsons that’s a good way of putting it
I miss him but he left us magic man I’m a fam 29 yrs lol still listen everyday
This man's voice is the most amazing wonder of this world !! No words can describe how his voice makes me feel .
IKR his voice is so beautiful💗
Sad and beautiful compilation. Thank you...
addiction.. the highs are so high and the lows are so low
i love AiC fans though. Some cool people who have made the same mistakes and see it for what it is.
yes, it's a disease and needs a real cure.
A choice... not a disease.
6 feet under, the lowest you can get.
Your comment brought me to tears. I'm in a battle with it now.
No one in this world had or has a voice like Layne.. unbelievable talent and he left his mark on all of us.. God bless his soul and we will miss him terribly.
It's funny how there are a few musicians etc that have passed that we feel so close to...more so than others and it's so hard not to miss them terribly. People like Layne and Dimebag are missed by so many people that it's almost as if a family member had died. Miss ya Layne, miss ya Dime!
Ethereal yes exactly. my whole family mourned dimebag.
Ethereal I miss Layne idk why I feel like I lost my big brother someone I looked up to I am in tears 😔😢
Erick cornell is gone now too
Exactly, the two musicians i miss the most :(
Chester too now
I named my son after this man. Miss you Layne. I made sure your memory lives on through him. Not just in name but he’s been fully educated in way he has his name, Layne.
This song and I always had a connection. Then I see this. The chills I can't even describe. RIP Layne...
This is Jerry singing. He wrote song in 2008 about his grief over Layne. Love this song.
Lay me was with me in my darkest time, as if he knew what was in my heart and mind.
The beautiful soul we knew as Layne,leaves a world behind that will not be the same.
R.I.P Layne Staley
Sorry the beginning was supposed to say,Layne.
Photography and videos still amaze me. It's so trippy that a person can no longer be on this earth, yet we can still watch them dance, sing, laugh. Watch all his mannerisms and silly faces as if he were still here. Thank god for cameras. RIP Mike and Layne.
Jerry nailed it on this song. Loved Layne and Jerry's harmonies in songs like Down in a Hole and Would.
Layne Staley, April 5...Kurt Cobain April 5... i'm 61 and listen to both these artist's... the best, my favorite, cry and miss both these brothers from Seattle...peace
I'm 52 and still keep listening to the 80's and 90's music. It just doesn't get any better. I saw AIC at their 3rd to last show. So thankful I was there.
that broke my heart makes me cry everytime when i think of him
This melts me.I WISHED THINGS WOULD'VE TURN AROUND FOR LAYNE.
Layne was a Beautiful and Talented Soul. His voice and his Presence will be Forever Missed💔 I cant listen to this song without crying, it's so sad and painful but yet Hauntingly Beautiful. Rest in PARADISE LAYNE AND MIKE.🎼
This album is amazing, emotional. Hit me so hard. And this track brought me to tears. God damn, do I miss Layne.
i 😪 know, we all do😪
So hauntingly beautiful
I love this song I have struggled with heroin addiction since I was 16 and a lot of Alice just hits home with me.
I too can relate Tyler, layne was a modern day saint
Kratom.
I tear up every time I'm watching this. Great Tribute. Thank You 🖤💙
Just think about what he accomplished and what he did. He's gone forever guys, we can only hold him in our memories and hearts
My brothers favorite band. Every time I hear them I think of him. Also dead at 35 from addiction.
Layne had vocals that could change from soft to raspy. Beautiful man with so much talent. I hate what these drugs are be doing to the no people we love and the people we don't know
What I would give to have seen them live! This song makes me sad but reminds me of how special he was too.
You can't help but shed a tear when you hear this and you see pictures of Layne. I find it odd that heroin and hurt his life just as his career with the beginning. He must have been a beautiful person inside and out. Never having met him I would be willing to bet that man shed many a tear trying not to be an addict. I know one thing's for sure I've only been a fan for a couple of months seriously this man left his mark on the world and I pray he has found peace.
You know it Lori , he was a modern day saint
This band's music was such a part of my early adulthood. I miss those times so fckin much sometimes.
There is NOTHING that brings out emotion like pain...and music. Mix them and you have this. Great song by a great individual. I cannot imagine how such a popular person was allowed to lay dead for 2 weeks in his own house.
Oooo I know 😥😥😥😥. It's like it shows Really Just How Alone He Really Was 😥😥😥😥😥
He wanted to be alone. That's what addiction does. The fucking shame imposed by society. He was ashamed. That simple. He was just a man. Not a god. Miss you Layne....
Just got done the book by David DeSousa....his VM was full of messages. If people went there to check on him, he wouldn't answer the door. He weighed 86 pounds. He was so sick. Just very sad and heartbreaking that that was the end for him. RIP.
This song helps me realize that deep down I’m just goin through life trying to heal. RIP Layne..
Jerry Cantrell is the creative force behind AIC, but the dark soul and core was Layne. One of the best rock vocalists ever in my opinion. You really felt his pain and emotion. His lyrics were so autobiographical that's frightening, considering how he went out. Oh and Elton John plays piano on this song . . . .
This video was put together beautifully. Thank you.
He would have been 51 tomorrow...
Yep he's 2 years older than me. Damn how I miss that georgous beautiful man 😥😥❤❤
Most beautiful and somber song a person could sing about a friend that didn't have the strength to fight off those demons. Jerry has a way of reflecting one's heart in the message he gives.. love the AIC boys. 🤘💞💞
Damn right we could only imagine. That was a REAL friendship
Layne... We miss you... Come back, please 😭😭😭
So loved....before the shades, the gloves, the long sleeves....couldn't get out. Endlessly sad, eternally powerful. RIP.❤
That hurt. Layne was a big part of my childhood growing up in the 90's. He was amazing! Another victim of gaining success and getting everything you could ever want except peace of mind and contentment to! I'm sad that we have lost so many brilliant artists to the promise of a happiness that worldly suck-cess is supposed to provide. I wish he could have lived longer so he could find true happiness outside of the lie of the limelight of broken promises. R.I.P.
What a free spirit Layne was
why does this song only have 724,000 views?!! it is so raw and real....emotinal
Idk why but this song reminds me of times when I've cried as a child. Such a dark song, delivered so beautifully. RIP layne.
if this song doesn't bring a tear to your eyes your not human!!!!!!
If I could just go back to my years in Seattle, early 90's: "you don't know what you've got till it's gone".
Chris R is that a Counting Crows reference?
Chris you are right about that
the lyrics look like coming from Until it's gone - LP
Patrick Hoffmann Cinderella, i guess ...
@@phoff5850 I'll give you a hint: I'm quoting from a song by a Canadian lady who, twice, outed Bob Dylan.
this song is very sad We all deeply miss you LAYNE you were a ROCK LEDGEN
he was so talented so unique 🖤 🕊
There is no band after Layne that matter
Behold the bands he helped create because of him
That's the dna that binds us all tribes still scattered
Layne Staley thank you for being I love you dear man, my brother
Bill Toomey ...you couldn't be any more wrong sir. Layne was great, no argument. Jerry is, was, and always will be too.