There will never be another voice like his. Even In his worst physical shape, hIS voice never faultered ...He was an angel here on earth, here to remind us of our humanity... But the devil didn't want such a gift 2 be shared long WE MISS U LAYNE
I hear you bro, it’s like this shit is haunting me and I can’t get lanes death out of my head. I can picture him sitting on that couch just banging dope all day falling in and out of conciseness not being able to eat anything because he couldn’t keep it down and then fixing up that last speed ball that took him out. And then him just sitting there dead for two weeks before they found him...fuck!!! I feel so bad RIP layne you were the best and you are so missed by the world. You left us too early we still needed to you brother..
If you really want to to know him, read David DeSola's biography, " AiC, The Untold Story", strate up true story, brought me to tears. He was definitely unique, but allowed his demons to bury him, never met him, Love him just the same.
Layne had such a great ear for harmonies. Such a powerful voice but could just hang low and blend in with Jerry perfectly. These guys weren’t just rockers, they were true musicians and artists. Nothing will ever come close to Alice In Chains again.
@@johngiddings9799 i believe Alice in Chains was considered doom or sludge metal and were lumped in with the grunge movement which was an invented term anyway. Same when they invented the term punk rock a lot of the bands didn't sound the same, Ramones sounded nothing like the Sex Pistols.
everyone mentions Layne's voice, i would like to point out his ear, this song is a perfect example of when Jerry sings the lead, and Layne's ability to instantly harmonize with him is what made this band so fucking special....once in a lifetime pairing of voices...hands down the most talented of the Seattle bands....and this unplugged is a masterpiece
I really like Jerrys voice I tend to like lots of the songs he sings lead on no disrespect to Layne just the ear likes what it likes. I had this album I remember my ex pointed it out to me I listened to more of Jerrys songs.
@@willyjameshuff ton of talent, and CC went onto write a plethora of beauties, but in terms of songs and melodie’s AIC was head and shoulders above SG as a band.
Jerry saying "look me straight in the eye" at the same time as Layne saying "look myself in the eye" has to be one of the most gut wrenching things I've ever heard
Agreed. I said previously that everyone was spot on during this performance - but I should say that Layne sometimes seemed uncomfortable with the setting. Probably different from full frontal attack of facelift and dirt live shows for sure.
@@joelfortenberry7865 During this concert was the time that he was into drugs so that could be a reason. Apparently, they had to keep redoing songs because of Layne
Jerry explained in an interview that while performing this, he was thinking of two things: his band coming to an end, and his best friend dying. This concert must have been so hard for everyone. RIP Layne, you're deeply missed. And so are you, Mike.
Your Mom super sad thinking about that, makes you really feel for Jerry and the rest of the band. At least this lineup went out with a bang delivering one of the all time best performances.
Whey they first got together Layne said that Jerry had a good voice and should sing more, and Jerry returned the favor being suportive to Layne picking up a Guitar
True Fact: Jerry Cantrell had food poisoning for this show, that black waste basket is next too him because he was vomiting from the food poisoning, not sure if he actually vomited during the performance, from the Unplugged footage he seems in good spirits same with the rest of the band , but it's a funny story and crazy too think he played such an incredible show while extremely ill. And we all know how Layne was doing during this time so the fact the band was not doing so good but still managed too put on such a fucking legendary show is a true testament too how good they really were.
And although he (Jerry) was so ill, he kept checking on Layne through the whole show.. asking if he's ok. Such an epic performance even though they really were falling apart. I'll always respect and idolise these guys. I'm a heroin addict and there's NO WAY I could do as a phenomenal job as Layne through my struggling. The demons and slow suicide take everything you once were away but Layne fought long and hard as long as he could.
My buddy was at the taping in NYC. He never said anything about Jerry vomiting so I presume that didn't happen. However, he told me that Layne was in really bad shape and to prepare myself for the inevitable. Layne was so frail at that point that he had to be helped to and from the stage by stagehands. The taping also took over 4 hours because Layne kept either repeating the same lyrics, or completely forgetting them- and the rift it was causing with the band during the set was obvious to though who were seeing it live. So incredibly sad.
I LOVE LAYNES....EVERY THING....DAMN IT HE WAS SO F I N E. RIP LAYNE STALEY & ALL THE GRUNGE SINGERS/PERFORMERS THAT PASSED AWAY FAR TOO SOON. TRAGIC LOSS FOR ALL OF US AND EVEN MORE TRAGIC & DISTURBING FOR THE FAMILIES & LOVED ONES OF THESE GUYS. MY CONDOLENCES TO THEM ALL😥😥😥😥
That's actually not 100% true if you read up on ur early info, and I mean actual facts, quotes, things off that nature. They remained friends yes but they turned on him plenty.
Kicked him out for sickness he fought and fought, he loses his fiancee and didn't get over it. He was abandoned by many and left to die in the loneliest way. Layne deserved fucking better. Way better.
The soul piercing harmonies, the conflagration between their inner demons and the joy they experience and give on stage. Can't be matched. Far and away the best unplugged ever. I must be on the 100th+ time setting it and it never gets old. RIP Layne and Mike.
Looking at every member of the bands facial expressions... You can tell they know it's all over.. The band.. You can tell they knew this was the end for them sadly.. And it hit them hard.
But, it wasn't the end of their career. It was sad watching Layne slowly kill himself, for sure, but AIC eventually moved on, releasing many new hits. People were just getting used to the fact that Mike Starr was gone and replaced with Inez (who was good, in his own right). They weren't ready for another band problem, especially one of that capacity. But...nearly a decade later...the band popped out a new album.
If you've ever been in a band you kno that you forge a brotherly bond with the other members. If you've ever been in a band torn apart by addiction, you kno it rips your heart wide open to watch one of those brothers be destroyed. Fame or no fame it hurts so bad. One of my bandmates overdosed last April. I knew him since we were 14 or 15 years old. I'm 34 now. Addiction stole a lot from us both. I'm now looking at 2 years clean from heroin. Thank God it almost killed me too... it is not a game. It's not to be glorified. It's misery in all its worst forms. It only destroys you and you feel like there is no way out. There is hope tho if you can find it.
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This song always sounded like perfect duality to me. Half of it is upbeat (even with positive lyrics), followed by the other half which has one of the most haunting riffs known to man
@@leahflower9924 His parents were huge country fans. He's said country music has influenced his writing a lot. He was raised mainly by his mother and grandmother in Tacoma but his father lives in Oklahoma and they have a ranch out there.
@@BloodlineMedia definitely not, amazing drummer and performer one of the most underrated drummers ever but Jerry is what makes AIC, always has an always will be. Sean is a legend tho and I’m super glad he’s still around healthy and making and performing good shit with Jerry/mike/Will. Very sad that Paine is gone but at least Jerry and Sean the 2 founders of the band are still around
Unbelievable how good this is. The torment in Layne the overbearing dad looks from Jerry. Kinneys drumming. Even accompanied artist friend Scotty. Mike's bass lines. Just hits me so deeply. It's soo good. The feeling in this song is remarkable!
@@danegonzales5651 which is just hilarious, Starr was a great and a really good fit in the band but IMO Inez is clearly a more talented player and definitely a more talented writer. Both are awesome tho but I think Inez was actually an upgrade
I love right when Layne jumps in you can just tell Jerry turns it up a notch vocally...these two feed off one another and make each other that much better. Amazing duo.
The "look me straight in the eyes" and "look myself in the eyes" sung at the same time gets me. Knowing this is there last album, I can only assume they knew it was over now while performing this.
The harmony between these two guys was always insane to me. Over Now & Heaven Beside You, with beautifully, subtle harmonies touch my soul deeply. I've watched this MTV Unplugged episode featuring Alice in Chains 1000+ times over the years & never tire of it. WTH happened to MTV? Creating "Unplugged" featuring awesome bands like Nirvana & Alice in Chains, who'd come on & play stripped down versions of their songs, surrounded by candles, in front of an intimate audience was the best idea ever. I always wanted to be in that audience. Now MTV airs braindead episodes of Ridiculousness & Teen Mom. Damn that sucks.
I remember my mom playing this song when I recovered from my appendicitis. When it was over, she played it for me. That was over 23 years ago. RIP Mom.
I love how in almost all the songs there performing Layne always halfway turns to Jerry but never looks directly at them like their communicating in some mysterious way
24 years after watching this for the first time and I still cry watching this. It’s so obvious that Jerry was thrilled to be sharing the stage again with Layne but deep inside he knew his friend was going to leave him in a matter of time..
Speaking from personal experience, you can love someone with all of your being but that love will never be enough if they have no will to change. This whole set gets to me because I see the father of my children in Layne. They look pretty similar. That hallow look of pain. I think drug addiction is sometimes just a prolonged suicide. They want to die but don't want to pull the trigger. They cover the pain with drugs until the drugs physically take them. And for those of us that have loved an addict, sometimes the only thing you can do it to leave them to do what they have their heart set on doing. It's sad but you can't fix someone if they don't want to change. My ex lost his battle last year and left 3 small kids behind. Drugs are just horrible. I can't fault people for needing a way out though.
im so veru sorry to hear that its so sad ive been through same addiction worst part if you manage to get away from it long enouph you realise you depression suicide all those things go away if you just stop sounds simple i stopped a hundred times hope this is the last
this is such a dark and hard time for them all, i dont know how they held there composure for this at the time but you guys are the best band, thank you for all the music and footage
This was the best performance of the whole set. Not necessarily my favorite song of the set but the performance itself is so tight. Pitch-perfect vocals from Layne and Jerry
@@saabvanderlinden9214 no. mad season is from 1994 and 1995. this unplugged is from 1996. after this they made a couple of live concerts in US opening for Kiss. but soon they droped out due to some health issues..........
I have the utmost respect for Cantrell, he had to carry this and many tracks with Layne in such rough shape(Sludge Factory)on this set all while apparently having food poisoning, he is an absolute legend for what he had done in performing this and other songs with his playing and solid vocal, just a great show
Layne did an absolutely amazing job even if he fumbled with sludge factory, he absolutely gave an amazing performance nonetheless. His vocals on sludge factory were still better than 99.9% of singers out there and The Rooster MTV unplugged is one of my favourite live performances
so many llead singers are arrogant ..me,me,me then theres Layne who convinced Jerry to start singing and share vocals with him... Kinda tells you the person he was. What a dynamic singer. Jerry and Layne were made to sing together!!!
Been feeling depressed like always around this time and his song always helps. The last brilliant minute speaks to my soul as a therapeutic somber reflective catharsis I can’t quite describe. It’s a sonic piece of beauty.
LYRICS Yeah, it's over now But I can breathe somehow When it's all worn out I'd rather go without You know its been on my mind, could you stand right here look me straight in the eye and say that it's over now We pay our debts on time Well it's over now Yet I can see somehow When it's all gone wrong It's hard to be so strong You know it's been on my mind, could you stand right here look me straight in the eye and say that it's over now We pay our debts on time We pay our debts on time We pay our debts on time We pay our debts on time Guess it's over now I seem alive somehow When it's out of sight Just wait and do your time You know it's been on my mind, could I stand right here look myself in the eye and say that it's over now We pay our debts on time Yeah, we pay our debts on time We pay our debts on time Yeah, we pay our debts on time We pay our debts on time ☆☆☆
Yeah, definitely sometime. You can see Cantrell's mouth close while singing that line. If he said "on time" he wouldn't close his mouth to make the "m" sound.
their bluesiest song, Jerry really shines on both the guitar and the vocal. Layne's ability to harmonize is incredible, especially considering he never even looks at Jerry or the drums, he just feels it and nails it, every time.
music is predicated on sexual behavior.. call and response. there is a God and he doesn't want to rape your ears, years and maim you with witchcraft.. which is what music is. all of it.
Yeah, it's over now But I can breathe somehow When it's all worn out I'd rather go without You know it's been on my mind Could you stand right there Look me straight in the eye and say That it's over now We pay our debt sometime Well, it's over now Yet I can see somehow When it's all gone wrong It's hard to be so strong You know it's been on my mind Could you stand right there Look me straight in the eye and say That it's over now We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime Guess it's over now I seem alive somehow When it's out of sight Just wait and do your time You know it's been on my mind Could I stand right here Look myself in the eye and say That it's over now We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime We pay our debt sometime Yeah, we pay our debt sometime
Jerry Cantrell is such an underrated singer. He's also a very talented guitarist & songwriter. This song is very heartfelt & he knew his friend Layne's drug addiction was at an all-time low & it probably wouldn't be a very long time till he lost his friend
Looove Cantrell! If I could have anything, well besides a Porsche and a horse lol.. it would be to sit down and sing and play a little guitar with Jerry.
Alice in Chains is part of my teenage years. I first heard them in GTA San Andreas, the song was Them Bones. I'm just thankful for the findings I had in this game, not only them but also Soundgarden and STP. I always felt a different atmosphere, the kind that always made me interested in these bands. Their lyrics touch me, Layne and Chris specially.
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Layne's little laugh at the beginning gives me so much joy
Hearing it on pandora just now made me want to see him laugh. I love it.
same
I love that they kept it💙
There will never be another voice like his. Even In his worst physical shape, hIS voice never faultered ...He was an angel here on earth, here to remind us of our humanity... But the devil didn't want such a gift 2 be shared long
WE MISS U LAYNE
I definitely do not get joy. I don’t know what I get but that’s why I keep coming back.
#1 Unplugged show!!! Hands down. When MTV actually mattered.
Idk man. It’s a close one with Nirvana 😬
@@godsmacked1000 nirvana is a intresting pick because they didnt sing their own songs but it was still awsome
When MTV was actually a music channel 😒
@@carlavelizguerra2527 Hey they're still relevant.....to all the satanist scum anyways.
@@junlee3515 a couple of amazing covers, so what? Nirvana were x100 better than this
The best "Unplugged" performance out of the entire series.
It’s my favorite song since 10 years!
Agreed
By a long shot
I agree it was the best but the Nirvana set was pretty freaking awesome also.
Idk Eddie vedder killed it before he had to make a cause ugh
Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley are so damn good when they sing together.
Best vocal duo ever! They are the Beatles of heavy music!
Yes!!
Cause they knew that no one could deliver talent like Staley
The best 🖐 down r.i.p. layne Thames Staley I miss you brother 🖤☮️🙏🏻keep on rocking Jerry your still the best🤴👍
sho is amen
0:00 Layne's little laugh, it makes me happy
I never missed someone so much that I never really knew.
In tribute... I named my daughter Layne.
I hear you bro, it’s like this shit is haunting me and I can’t get lanes death out of my head. I can picture him sitting on that couch just banging dope all day falling in and out of conciseness not being able to eat anything because he couldn’t keep it down and then fixing up that last speed ball that took him out. And then him just sitting there dead for two weeks before they found him...fuck!!! I feel so bad RIP layne you were the best and you are so missed by the world. You left us too early we still needed to you brother..
@@nicolecosby-cummings1351 Son named Lane here. we debated the spelling and ended on different spelling.
I miss cliff burton
If you really want to to know him, read David DeSola's biography, " AiC, The Untold Story", strate up true story, brought me to tears. He was definitely unique, but allowed his demons to bury him, never met him, Love him just the same.
Layne had such a great ear for harmonies. Such a powerful voice but could just hang low and blend in with Jerry perfectly. These guys weren’t just rockers, they were true musicians and artists. Nothing will ever come close to Alice In Chains again.
That's lots of work
perfectly-rounded group of musicians. layne and jerry took singing to a whole new level. rip layne
What the. Hell was Alice?not grunge not metal?just great
@@johngiddings9799 Alice? who the f is Alice!?... R.i.p brother Staley tells it all coincided with Cantrell whenever played..
@@johngiddings9799 i believe Alice in Chains was considered doom or sludge metal and were lumped in with the grunge movement which was an invented term anyway. Same when they invented the term punk rock a lot of the bands didn't sound the same, Ramones sounded nothing like the Sex Pistols.
Layne's laugh at the beginning gets me everytime. RIP LAYNE AND MIKE
Is he chuckling because of the song choice
Layne's laugh at the beginning is from someone yelling out in the crowd
everyone mentions Layne's voice, i would like to point out his ear, this song is a perfect example of when Jerry sings the lead, and Layne's ability to instantly harmonize with him is what made this band so fucking special....once in a lifetime pairing of voices...hands down the most talented of the Seattle bands....and this unplugged is a masterpiece
I really like Jerrys voice I tend to like lots of the songs he sings lead on no disrespect to Layne just the ear likes what it likes. I had this album I remember my ex pointed it out to me I listened to more of Jerrys songs.
thats fine but just say they were great or amazing, the second you say the best then you dismiss the mighty chris cornell lol
I love these guys but I think soundgarden is hands down the most talented band from Seattle
@@leahflower9924 was thinking EXACTLY the same thing and was just about to post.🍻
@@willyjameshuff ton of talent, and CC went onto write a plethora of beauties, but in terms of songs and melodie’s AIC was head and shoulders above SG as a band.
Jerry saying "look me straight in the eye" at the same time as Layne saying "look myself in the eye" has to be one of the most gut wrenching things I've ever heard
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Agreed. I said previously that everyone was spot on during this performance - but I should say that Layne sometimes seemed uncomfortable with the setting. Probably different from full frontal attack of facelift and dirt live shows for sure.
@@joelfortenberry7865 During this concert was the time that he was into drugs so that could be a reason. Apparently, they had to keep redoing songs because of Layne
@texturalrlb9627 yeah but he's the best so...
@@TheMapman01 ?
Jerry explained in an interview that while performing this, he was thinking of two things: his band coming to an end, and his best friend dying. This concert must have been so hard for everyone.
RIP Layne, you're deeply missed. And so are you, Mike.
jerry is an amazing artist.... this must have been so hard for him... mike and layne are so missed ....
Your Mom this video is Mike Inez who is alive still, but yes Layne and mike starr are very missed
You can tell he new Layne was in rough shape
Jerry is the rooster, he’s never gonna die! Strong minded individual
Your Mom super sad thinking about that, makes you really feel for Jerry and the rest of the band. At least this lineup went out with a bang delivering one of the all time best performances.
Best unplugged in the history of the unplugged shows
I'm back and forth
Yes, sir...hands down! The only other that comes close for me was The Eagles.
I think Pearl Jam did a amazing job also, in my own opinion that is. ✌️
I'm in agreement with Joseph.
AiC and PJ, imo are the best 2 unplugged MTV ever did..
Jerry’s voice is insanely good
In this show he was singing even better than the studio versions
How good does that make layne !?! He kinda over shadowed jerry in a way . Both have and had insane talent !!!
Whey they first got together Layne said that Jerry had a good voice and should sing more, and Jerry returned the favor being suportive to Layne picking up a Guitar
May not have the biggest range but he’s got a great voice and has always been an amazing performer. One of the best musicians ever imo
it's on key, but I wouldn't say it's insanely good
I don't care what anyone else says, this right here is the bittersweet swansong of grunge. Yeah, it's over now..
You are so right. At this point, grunge was on its way out as the genre of the time. A lot of people have no idea what they missed out on.
@@ajtreeves then fucking creed came to ruin it all...
@@jacinto1477 - first Creed album was pretty solid. The rest blew.
@@jacinto1477 I guess you didn't embrace the new era with "Arms wide open."
🤣🤣
@@ajtreeves on its last leg before falling, like the dog from the self titled album cover
True Fact: Jerry Cantrell had food poisoning for this show, that black waste basket is next too him because he was vomiting from the food poisoning, not sure if he actually vomited during the performance, from the Unplugged footage he seems in good spirits same with the rest of the band , but it's a funny story and crazy too think he played such an incredible show while extremely ill. And we all know how Layne was doing during this time so the fact the band was not doing so good but still managed too put on such a fucking legendary show is a true testament too how good they really were.
Yeah...that's what I like about them...don't forget Layne's show in a wheelchair (because of his broken foot)...the best!
That's why I watch it every week, this is fucking awesome
And although he (Jerry) was so ill, he kept checking on Layne through the whole show.. asking if he's ok. Such an epic performance even though they really were falling apart. I'll always respect and idolise these guys.
I'm a heroin addict and there's NO WAY I could do as a phenomenal job as Layne through my struggling. The demons and slow suicide take everything you once were away but Layne fought long and hard as long as he could.
My buddy was at the taping in NYC. He never said anything about Jerry vomiting so I presume that didn't happen. However, he told me that Layne was in really bad shape and to prepare myself for the inevitable. Layne was so frail at that point that he had to be helped to and from the stage by stagehands. The taping also took over 4 hours because Layne kept either repeating the same lyrics, or completely forgetting them- and the rift it was causing with the band during the set was obvious to though who were seeing it live. So incredibly sad.
Wow man, didn't know that.. Thats really impressive, this band is truly amazing.. And this is one of the best Unplugged ever
it wouldn't be the same without that little laugh at the beginning.
Sleepy i honest do t hear it, is it at THEEE very beginning?
@@kiarastevens3387the very very beginning
It's not the same without that amazing electric guitar in original.
But I agree with you, that laugh is charming.
@@Faks.09 this is slightly better all of unplugged is better
It wouldn't be the same at all.
I LOVE Laynes laugh in the beginning
I LOVE LAYNES....EVERY
THING....DAMN IT HE WAS SO F I N E. RIP LAYNE STALEY & ALL THE GRUNGE SINGERS/PERFORMERS THAT PASSED AWAY FAR TOO SOON. TRAGIC LOSS FOR ALL OF US AND EVEN MORE TRAGIC & DISTURBING FOR THE FAMILIES & LOVED ONES OF THESE GUYS. MY CONDOLENCES TO THEM ALL😥😥😥😥
I always hear that laugh when I think of this song. Many of us do. Thanks for mentioning it. RIP Layne ♥️
I love Jerry’s guitar in the end, so many feelings and emotions! Probably the most beautiful solo/riff i’ve ever heard
Huh-hoo!
@@constancegervasoni7469 I think your Caps Lock key is stuck..
I gained a tremendous amount of respect for this band from the way they never turned their backs on Layne Staley, staying loyal till the end.
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That's actually not 100% true if you read up on ur early info, and I mean actual facts, quotes, things off that nature. They remained friends yes but they turned on him plenty.
They turned on him a few times. They kicked him out of AiC in '95 due to to his drug use.
Kicked him out for sickness he fought and fought, he loses his fiancee and didn't get over it. He was abandoned by many and left to die in the loneliest way. Layne deserved fucking better. Way better.
The soul piercing harmonies, the conflagration between their inner demons and the joy they experience and give on stage. Can't be matched. Far and away the best unplugged ever. I must be on the 100th+ time setting it and it never gets old. RIP Layne and Mike.
Looking at every member of the bands facial expressions... You can tell they know it's all over.. The band.. You can tell they knew this was the end for them sadly.. And it hit them hard.
But, it wasn't the end of their career. It was sad watching Layne slowly kill himself, for sure, but AIC eventually moved on, releasing many new hits. People were just getting used to the fact that Mike Starr was gone and replaced with Inez (who was good, in his own right). They weren't ready for another band problem, especially one of that capacity. But...nearly a decade later...the band popped out a new album.
Sem duvida o Layne sofria com a perda da namorada e o abuso de drogas
@@mikeanderson1370 If there's one band that has rebounded strongly from tragedy its this one.
If you've ever been in a band you kno that you forge a brotherly bond with the other members. If you've ever been in a band torn apart by addiction, you kno it rips your heart wide open to watch one of those brothers be destroyed. Fame or no fame it hurts so bad. One of my bandmates overdosed last April. I knew him since we were 14 or 15 years old. I'm 34 now. Addiction stole a lot from us both. I'm now looking at 2 years clean from heroin. Thank God it almost killed me too... it is not a game. It's not to be glorified. It's misery in all its worst forms. It only destroys you and you feel like there is no way out. There is hope tho if you can find it.
I probably watch this whole unplugged show once a month. Still love every minute of it. Especially this song
Right the phone cking in it beyond awesome what made me fall in love with it still love it to this day in 2019
Once a day let alone once a month
I'd be the same no better music on TH-cam than this
Nicolas Windsor it’s one of the daily listeners
pretty much every week for me. Along with Dirt.
The drumming is perfection in this great song.
Every instrument plus vocals are perfection in this great song. It's amazing.
@@geoffreyanderson4719 100% truth
Totally agree!
I think he's better on No Excuses
@@srujan00 that is fair, Sean Kinney is a really good drummer all around
The guitar at the end is so beautiful!
Erie
It really is almost tear inducing
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So haunting
If you haven't already check out the studio version. Jerry's guitar work is soul crushing. He made that guitar cry.
This song always sounded like perfect duality to me. Half of it is upbeat (even with positive lyrics), followed by the other half which has one of the most haunting riffs known to man
Floods
Rights that riff is like my top fav forsure ever since I first heard at 13
To me AIC was a master in that. So many songs of them have that duality. But yeah, this song is where they perfected it, i think.
We pay our debt somtime
That drummer makes drumming look as easy as breathing.
hahaha right!
Sean Kinneys great.
Clinically underrated drummer
Sean Kinney is one of the most underrated drummers ever, also one of the funniest musicians.
whn beat come straight from heart
Simply put, jerry cantrell is as good a songwriter as they come.
@Mark Wright
Really random comparison haha but I dig it. "He's got that immigrant mentality!"
@Mark Wright Presumably you're predicting he beats DC this time?
Eddie v
Agreed. Jerry is a world class songwriter. Very underrated
Could not agree more.
Jerry's haunting bends at the end give me goosebumps every time. Phenomenal guitarist and songwriter. Fantastic band!
I love the country influenced tinge
@@hippiecheezburger5457 yeah i thought maybe he grew up in the South or pennsyltucky but no he grew up in tacoma or something lol
@@leahflower9924 His parents were huge country fans. He's said country music has influenced his writing a lot. He was raised mainly by his mother and grandmother in Tacoma but his father lives in Oklahoma and they have a ranch out there.
@@dreamxclown that makes sense he actually would be perfect for country folk music like a Neil young type
OMG yes!
Man...Kinney is so on point here.
yea the tune is so precise and riff-based. if he didn't keep that rock solid, it wouldn't work
They're all tuned in man, each part of this entire set is spot on
@@BloodlineMedia No need to be a dick about it...
@@BloodlineMedia definitely not, amazing drummer and performer one of the most underrated drummers ever but Jerry is what makes AIC, always has an always will be. Sean is a legend tho and I’m super glad he’s still around healthy and making and performing good shit with Jerry/mike/Will. Very sad that Paine is gone but at least Jerry and Sean the 2 founders of the band are still around
Layne and Jerry together were something really special.
the acoustic at the end of this song is incredible
That’s called a diminished 13 chord lol one of my favorite chords
Its perfect, haunting and ending things at the same time
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. I love it, I've always gotta play it and rewind it a few times, it's gorgeous. Haunting..
Unbelievable how good this is. The torment in Layne the overbearing dad looks from Jerry. Kinneys drumming. Even accompanied artist friend Scotty. Mike's bass lines. Just hits me so deeply. It's soo good. The feeling in this song is remarkable!
This comment is deep
The ending of this just freight-trains me , never heard a sadder or more lonely end of a song. I'm from Seattle, I get it.
Jerry looked at Layne alot like he was concerned about him this whole show.
@@cindisims5917 It was mixtures of "are you good, bro?" and "damn he's nailing this" the entire time. Like there was no in between.
what I like the most about this version is how it led me to a deeper appreciation of Mike Inez's bass line
Inez was & is a perfect fit for this band
He's really amazing! Starr was amazing too in his own way but most comments make it seem like Inez was a terrible replacement.
I love Mike Inez' work.
@@danegonzales5651 which is just hilarious, Starr was a great and a really good fit in the band but IMO Inez is clearly a more talented player and definitely a more talented writer. Both are awesome tho but I think Inez was actually an upgrade
Oh my God , with real headphones on it's the best I've ever heard, so clean and smooth
AIC = Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
They're not done being great yet.
@@DrEvil-nx3xx Their Moore theater performance alone is enough to put them in hall of fame.
Fuck Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! AIC Is above that shit! \m/
Vinyl Diary666 lmao above being recognized in the industry as legitimate act and legends? Sure buddy.
drummerkidkill they are already recognized as such by the ones that matter, the people.
This band is a revelation. Full of beauty, passion, darkness, and pain.
I love right when Layne jumps in you can just tell Jerry turns it up a notch vocally...these two feed off one another and make each other that much better. Amazing duo.
The little giggle at the start gives me so much joy🥰
aha he's dead
@@Instigator554 I wish it was u instead of layne honestly
How does this barely have any views??? Such an underrated song
just give it some time, it will have heaps of views soon.
Another channel uploaded this same video which has 1.5M views, so probably, that’s what TH-cam recommends
We miss you Layne. He'll never replace you no matter how much money he rakes in off the name AIC.
Just an update: TH-cam deleted the other video. That means more views on this one by AIC!
EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT AS WELL XD !!! For real though !
This crowd is so fuckin lucky to even see this live..
The "look me straight in the eyes" and "look myself in the eyes" sung at the same time gets me. Knowing this is there last album, I can only assume they knew it was over now while performing this.
😮 what in the hell….???😮 never ever noticed that before
The harmony between these two guys was always insane to me. Over Now & Heaven Beside You, with beautifully, subtle harmonies touch my soul deeply. I've watched this MTV Unplugged episode featuring Alice in Chains 1000+ times over the years & never tire of it. WTH happened to MTV? Creating "Unplugged" featuring awesome bands like Nirvana & Alice in Chains, who'd come on & play stripped down versions of their songs, surrounded by candles, in front of an intimate audience was the best idea ever. I always wanted to be in that audience. Now MTV airs braindead episodes of Ridiculousness & Teen Mom. Damn that sucks.
God what I would give to have been at this show in person
Balisongs for Breakfast yeah, we should’ve been there instead of Metallica
I t was on MTV Unplugged LIVE! Then MTV was worth something.
Look at the Great White Unplug
Same
I remember my mom playing this song when I recovered from my appendicitis. When it was over, she played it for me. That was over 23 years ago. RIP Mom.
Your mom sounds awesome!
@@johnanderson9765 She was. Lost her three years ago Monday.
@@BradleyJuby im so sorry....what an amazing memory you have to always cherish!!
You were blessed to have such a Great Momma ❤
@@BradleyJubyrest in peace...
One of the best bands of all time. I don't care what anybody says.
I miss the 90's like hippies miss the 60's
✌️☮️💟
Be glad you got to experience it :) I'd much rather be old now with those memories than young living in this crap generation haha.
well all the 60s music including sabbath and zeppelin in late 60s led to there being a 90s rock era so its like full circle
We need more music like AIC, right?
This song gives me goosebumps every single time. No other song does that.
I love how in almost all the songs there performing Layne always halfway turns to Jerry but never looks directly at them like their communicating in some mysterious way
They were truly soulmates
I think that’s just him reading the lyrics.
keep in mind how high Layne was and how very sick Jerry was and that just adds to this performance
Deep!
Layne always looking halfway to Jerry in a lot of tensioned songs. I think they just both knew ...
24 years after watching this for the first time and I still cry watching this. It’s so obvious that Jerry was thrilled to be sharing the stage again with Layne but deep inside he knew his friend was going to leave him in a matter of time..
So tragic 😞😞😞
@Jerry Cantrell oh how I wish this was the real Jerry Cantrell 🤥😞
I could listen to "we pay our debt sometime" for days and I wouldn't get tired of it. Such an epic breakdown.
How Layne made it through this performance is amazing lol. RIP Layne.
The bass line is so key in this song and how does Cantrell write music like that, incredible
And he doesn't even read music. He is self-taught & just knows things. It's mind-boggling to me how he does it.
Speaking from personal experience, you can love someone with all of your being but that love will never be enough if they have no will to change. This whole set gets to me because I see the father of my children in Layne. They look pretty similar. That hallow look of pain. I think drug addiction is sometimes just a prolonged suicide. They want to die but don't want to pull the trigger. They cover the pain with drugs until the drugs physically take them. And for those of us that have loved an addict, sometimes the only thing you can do it to leave them to do what they have their heart set on doing. It's sad but you can't fix someone if they don't want to change. My ex lost his battle last year and left 3 small kids behind. Drugs are just horrible. I can't fault people for needing a way out though.
:( ... it's really meaningful that you shared your story here under this song .. may he rest in peace, I hope everything is ok! much love
My exec died like that but I'm still here at 59 almost 60 oded 13 times thankgod I woke up
im so veru sorry to hear that its so sad ive been through same addiction worst part if you manage to get away from it long enouph you realise you depression suicide all those things go away if you just stop sounds simple i stopped a hundred times hope this is the last
So sorry for ur loss and yes agree it's slow death for sure so sad lost lot of good people in that world!
dena glass so true
by far, Jerry's best vocal performance!!
I will literally replay this over and over just to hear that small laugh in the beginning...
Shannon Marie me too😰❤️
Me too!!
Sounds like something from zelda haha
Layne looks like a god, sitting there closing his eyes and singing, the crowd were so fucking lucky
You better get off that shit if you are still alive man, Layne looked em alike what he was, a Walking Corpse.
this is such a dark and hard time for them all, i dont know how they held there composure for this at the time but you guys are the best band, thank you for all the music and footage
One of my favorite AIC songs.... but still l today wonder how were this talented
....... passion had to be😊
This was the best performance of the whole set. Not necessarily my favorite song of the set but the performance itself is so tight. Pitch-perfect vocals from Layne and Jerry
It's a dying man giving his last hurrah to the world, and everyone there knows itzthat's what gives it that inexplicable edge
@@MrEerieEyes did Mad season after this ..
@@saabvanderlinden9214 no. mad season is from 1994 and 1995. this unplugged is from 1996. after this they made a couple of live concerts in US opening for Kiss. but soon they droped out due to some health issues..........
Yes
One of AIC's best songs for sure.
I have the utmost respect for Cantrell, he had to carry this and many tracks with Layne in such rough shape(Sludge Factory)on this set all while apparently having food poisoning, he is an absolute legend for what he had done in performing this and other songs with his playing and solid vocal, just a great show
Layne did an absolutely amazing job even if he fumbled with sludge factory, he absolutely gave an amazing performance nonetheless. His vocals on sludge factory were still better than 99.9% of singers out there and The Rooster MTV unplugged is one of my favourite live performances
What a loss, Staley had such a good heart.
so many llead singers are arrogant ..me,me,me then theres Layne who convinced Jerry to start singing and share vocals with him... Kinda tells you the person he was. What a dynamic singer. Jerry and Layne were made to sing together!!!
They are tattoo brothers too, i love that their skulls tattoos are always looking at each other when they are on stage
And never again will there be another duet like Layne and Jeri
Been feeling depressed like always around this time and his song always helps. The last brilliant minute speaks to my soul as a therapeutic somber reflective catharsis I can’t quite describe. It’s a sonic piece of beauty.
I feel that,man been doing the same for years
Right on!! My favorite unplugged session in that MTV series!
completely agree the ending and outtro to this piece is something else..its the best part of the song tbh
yet you described it beautifully
It's a phase. It will pass and you'll be better. Just hold on.
"We pay our debt sometime"Ain't that the FUCKN TRUTH!
🙌🏽
All those candles... and Layne slowly fading. Like he is in another dimension. Still puts down an amazing performance with the rest of the band
Oddly enough i heard it was Layne’s idea to put the candles
Jerry’s guitar at the end is like a watch tic tac, running out of time. So sad, Such a beautiful piece of music and art creation.
makes me wanna cry remebering this badasss song!!!
LYRICS
Yeah, it's over now
But I can breathe somehow
When it's all worn out
I'd rather go without
You know its been on my mind, could you stand right here look me straight in the eye and say that it's over now
We pay our debts on time
Well it's over now
Yet I can see somehow
When it's all gone wrong
It's hard to be so strong
You know it's been on my mind, could you stand right here look me straight in the eye and say that it's over now
We pay our debts on time
We pay our debts on time
We pay our debts on time
We pay our debts on time
Guess it's over now
I seem alive somehow
When it's out of sight
Just wait and do your time
You know it's been on my mind, could I stand right here look myself in the eye and say that it's over now
We pay our debts on time
Yeah, we pay our debts on time
We pay our debts on time
Yeah, we pay our debts on time
We pay our debts on time
☆☆☆
Melanie C it's we pay our debts on time.
Tommy Goode Cool.. I'll fix that. Thank you!!
Yeah, definitely sometime. You can see Cantrell's mouth close while singing that line. If he said "on time" he wouldn't close his mouth to make the "m" sound.
Tommy Goode its,, we pay our debt sometime
Melanie C We PAY OUR DEBT SOMETIME
To this day I still get goosebumps...this song touches deep for me
Sin duda que esto sí era música no como lo envasado de hoy larga vida a Alice in chains
Same for when I first heard it in 1996.
Simply put, is this one of the greatest guitar instrumentals of all time??
Yes.
I love this acoustic…. Great vocals….
I get choked up every time I watch this performance.
The shots of Jerry and Layne singing together at this show are so beautiful .. A pair like no other
I’m rocking back in forth like my Grandma did in church watching this. This gives me chills every time. 🙌🏽
They seem to be born to perform together
AIC unplugged performance was so good that some of their songs are almost “hypnotic”…just so unbelievably great!
Check out Layne in Mad Season it is epic
listening to this song for years without really noticing what great job Sean did - this guy is awesome!
The drumming is just fn solid.
man i cry when i see layne on these unplugged videos.. hope you are in peace brother!
Most haunting grunge song ever.
One of the most underrated bands of the 90s. These guys definitely influenced me as a musician.
One of my favorite guitar solos. Melodic, eerie and awesome.
Every decade has its greatest.. this is arguably one of them during their times.
their bluesiest song, Jerry really shines on both the guitar and the vocal. Layne's ability to harmonize is incredible, especially considering he never even looks at Jerry or the drums, he just feels it and nails it, every time.
Sorry i just cant say enough about this show. To be in that crowd would have been amazing.
That would have been an awesome show!!
This song never gets old ! Unplugged is amazing, and Layne & Jerry make this one of my all time faves,,, what a duo👏👏❣️
I just broke up with my first girlfriend of two years. If there is a god he lives in music, and this song feels like salvation right now.
There is a God! He will help you heal your heart and soul. Hang in there, kiddo! Peace and love!
music is predicated on sexual behavior.. call and response. there is a God and he doesn't want to rape your ears, years and maim you with witchcraft.. which is what music is. all of it.
objectivitycave11 what
Dang I’m sorry what happened?
@@objectivitycave11 ok
it takes talent to sound this good in this type of venue
Yeah, it's over now
But I can breathe somehow
When it's all worn out
I'd rather go without
You know it's been on my mind
Could you stand right there
Look me straight in the eye and say
That it's over now
We pay our debt sometime
Well, it's over now
Yet I can see somehow
When it's all gone wrong
It's hard to be so strong
You know it's been on my mind
Could you stand right there
Look me straight in the eye and say
That it's over now
We pay our debt sometime
Yeah, we pay our debt sometime
We pay our debt sometime
Yeah, we pay our debt sometime
Guess it's over now
I seem alive somehow
When it's out of sight
Just wait and do your time
You know it's been on my mind
Could I stand right here
Look myself in the eye and say
That it's over now
We pay our debt sometime
Yeah, we pay our debt sometime
We pay our debt sometime
Yeah, we pay our debt sometime
Its on time
Jerry Cantrell is such an underrated singer. He's also a very talented guitarist & songwriter. This song is very heartfelt & he knew his friend Layne's drug addiction was at an all-time low & it probably wouldn't be a very long time till he lost his friend
Yea,Kurt and the Meat Puppets,didn't do well! BS,!
This song and this performance will never not hurt.
@Jacob Hendry what do u mean?
Impossible to not smile when I hear that laugh at the start. And still, this song is heartbreaking 💔
Looove Cantrell! If I could have anything, well besides a Porsche and a horse lol.. it would be to sit down and sing and play a little guitar with Jerry.
Melanie C What brand of guitar is he playing on this song? Any idea?
Steve Gosper A beautiful Guild! Now what do I win lol..♡
I think Jerry likes horses too. So, bonus!
Swati B Huge bonus!! ♡
A horse and a Porsche lol it even rhymes ;)
2:40 you hear the fullness of all the instruments and music really coming together. Wish I was able to see them live
Alice in Chains is part of my teenage years. I first heard them in GTA San Andreas, the song was Them Bones. I'm just thankful for the findings I had in this game, not only them but also Soundgarden and STP. I always felt a different atmosphere, the kind that always made me interested in these bands. Their lyrics touch me, Layne and Chris specially.
Welcome in my world mate❤
They played and sang together beautifully. Some of the best harmony ever. You can feel the emotion in this song and performance.
Absolute masterpiece and i absolutely comment this on every aic song i see on youtube
Laynes laugh at the start. Gives me a shiver. It’s dark.
This brings a flood of memories and emotions.im so glad to have my teenage years in the 90s.best times of my life.
2:42-3:10 is one of my favorite segments of Alice n chains can’t help but just rewind and play on repeat
Cantrell's playing and singing is amazing. So melodic.
Layne was loving Jerry’s signing as we all Loved his..... through the years... Absolutely Beautiful Song....