This entire album is a tribute to Andrew Wood, the singer for "Mother Love Bone" who died from a drug overdose (was also friend and roommate of Chris Cornell). The band, along with Chris, wrote maybe the best single album of the era, filled with amazing, heartfelt songs, and even got their new singer to duet with Chris on the song "Hunger Strike." Yes, the band went on to be Pearl Jam, Chris continued on with Soundgarden, and the best album of the grunge era was written by a super-group before anyone knew they were super. You need to listen to this entire album, but you should also listen to some "Mother Love Bone", as Andrew Wood was pretty amazing himself. Check out "Stargazer", "Man of Golden Words", and "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns".
I'm amazed at how many people review and love Temple of the Dog but don't go down the mother love bone rabbit hole. Andy Wood was the link between what was and what became of music. Not to romanticize his death but I feel like his passing was almost necessary to turn grunge into what it became.
Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns and Man Of Golden Words are definitely my favorites. Songs from "Temple Of The Dog" I love the most are "Say Hello 2 Heaven", "Hunger Strike" and "Wooden Jesus". Chris really did some crazy things with his voice in the latter, but the whole album is great - there's not a single song there I wouldn't like.
@@PigsHalo Yeah, it always amazes me that Wood had such an incredible effect on so many Seattle Grunge bands as both friend and influence, yet no reactors ever listen to Mother Love Bone.
I know everyone loves this because they are both in there, but Say Hello to Heaven from the same album is the best. It may be my favorite CC song period.
It's a supergroup of remaining member's of mother love bone with Chris Cornell in tribute to Andrew wood not a tribute band a tribute band is a covers band
@@danielhead8123it’s seen now as a supergroup, because of the careers following its release. At the time, none of the members were well known or superstars
@@tommymyers684 i know you probably just want him to be alive again but please don't invalidate his suicide like that. depression is very real and makes people kill themselves.
If you want more Temple of the Dog, I'd suggest "Say Hello 2 Heaven." For Soundgarden I'd start with "Outshined," that's the song that introduced me to the band way back in '91, and it still hits me just as hard today.
Also Chis and Eddie were neighbors in their apartments when they were starting their careers. Chris lived with Andrew Wood from Mother Love Bone and he died of an overdose at a very young age. Temple of the Dog was a sort of tribute to Chris's best friend. Eddie actually stumbled onto this track because Chris was messing around with it in front of him and he started singing the lower octave notes. Mother Love Bone to Temple of the Dog basically was what founded Pearl Jam. Andrew Wood was honored in the most amazing fashion you ever could be. He literally created a new genre. RIP to all of those legends. Chris is arguably my favorite vocalist of all time at this point, his loss resonated so hard.
Great story. Didn’t know that. Also for some reason I always thought Temple came after Pearl Jam’s first album. Knew Soundgarden had already been around though. Damn I worked and owned record stores and never knew that 🤦🏻♂️😂😂
If you want to experience the range of Chris i suggest Slaves and Bulldozers(album version). I love seeing people react to Chris! It makes me smile even though my heart breaks every moment that he's not here💚💔💚💜
Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder were very close. Eddie almost looked at Chris as an older brother. When he died, Eddie was absolutely devastated, and has spoken of still struggling with it. On Pearl Jam’s latest album, Gigaton, the song “Comes Then Goes” is basically all about Chris. Would love to see you dive deeper into PJ, and Eddie’s solo work.
@@rubentullenaar2934 Actually, that one is a little more vague. It was supposedly inspired by a number of people. One was Eddie’s actual younger brother, Chris Mueller, who died in an accident in 2016. And Eddie himself also said it was partly about a man he knew, named Jeremy Richman, who lost his daughter in a school shooting. They had become good friends before the man committed suicide. So, “Brother The Cloud”, was probably about more than one person. Eddie has lost so many people over the years.
Much respect to Eddie for never running away from the legend and legacy of Andrew. He always showed reverence and dignity towards the Mother Love Bone lineage that precluded the formation of Pearl Jam.
Something I had forgotten to mention about Hunger Strike in the last video, Chris had originally been trying to do the low notes and couldn't get his voice to go low enough. I think Eddie was watching and he stepped up and did those notes, and the rest is history. And Chris' vocals around the time that Hunger Strike was made involved a lot of belting, which I think is pretty prevalent on almost any song he did on the Badmotorfinger album. "Searching With My Good Eye Closed" is one song from Badmotorfinger that you can find a live performance of on Soundgarden's channel, and some various other performances from the 1992 Paramount Theater concert floating around on TH-cam. Chris has done some duets with other people, but the most notable I can recommend are the songs that he sang with Chester Bennington. They were great friends, and he or Chester showed up at each other's concerts from time to time to sing together. There's a video of him singing "Crawling" with Chester and another where Chester sings "Hunger Strike" with him, and they sing the opposite lyrics (Chris sings Eddie's part and Chester sings Chris' part). Chris is also great at doing any cover he wants to do, like "Nothing Compares 2 U" (there's a version where he and his daughter sing it too).
Hearing Chris voice makes me tear up because soundgarden was my go to band to listen while I’m at school and when I needed to be alone and do a lot of thinking but it still makes me sad
As someone born in the mid-late 70s loving the 90s 2000s rock ... Hunger Strike is one of my favorite songs of all time. Chris was amazing. R.I.P. Honestly there were so many amazing bands between the 80s - 2000s that there were a few super special people from. Enjoy your journey!
Vedder was virtually unknown when this was made. He was asked by Cornell as a way for the new singer of the new band(now known as Pearl Jam) to fit in with the music family of Seattle. The whole album was a tribute to Andy Wood(one of Cornell's best friends and roommate). Cornell was the voice of my generation and is sadly missed dearly!
considering Temple of the Dog was released in April of 1991 and Pearl Jams 10 was released in August of that year I would say he was already well know by record producers and fans well enough to sign them to a recording contract!!!!!!!!
Chris did a version of Nothing Compares 2u that will make you cry. Eddie did a tribute to Chris after he passed that will make you cry even harder. These guys loved each other and Eddie was devastated how things went down with Chris.
If you want a real tear jerker then watch his daughter sing that song as a tribute.. I full on sobbed.. there's another version when she sang it live with him and as soon as he sees she's confident he just shuts up and let's her sing.. also a beautiful video and why she used it for the tribute..
I enjoyed Chris Cornell in most of his ventures, both in Soundgarden and Audioslave, but also in Temple of the Dog, and his solo work. His album 'Euphoria Mourning' remains a personal favourite; dark and beautiful, much like Chris himself🥰 I've been a fan of his for many years; the main attraction has always been his voice, but more and more I've come to appreciate his songwriting 😊 Thank you for reaction, Aileen! Always great to see you enjoying great music 🥰
One of the best of all times. R.I.P. Andrew Wood...Mother Love Bone would have became the leader of the Seattle scene had he not passed. Call me a Dog, Say Hello to Heaven, Four Walled World, Wooden Jesus, Reach down. Not a bad track on the entire album.
Only a few days after Chris took his own life, I can't remember if Eddie was on a solo tour, or with Pearl Jam, but at a concert he did a solo performance of Black and dedicated it to Chris. You should check it out.
Great reaction, Aileen. I think your next reaction should be the song "Alive" by Pearl Jam. "Alive" is one of the singles from Pearl Jam's first album, which is called "Ten", and for me its their best song. "Alive" is partially an autobiography of Eddie Vedder. An excerpt of the lyrics talks about when Eddie was a teenager and his mother told him that the man he believed was his father was actually his stepfather and his biological father was dead. He never knew his biological father.
🥰🥰🥰🥰So happy you've finally been introduced to this iconic Grunge song and duet by Chris and Eddie. Their voices were made to go together.😊 To get to know Chris and his body of work better, my first thought was that you check out "OUTSHINED" with his original band Soundgarden. It's a freaking rocking tune with a deep meaning and bonus: Chris is quite easy on the eyes in the video!🙃🤗 For a little taste, here's a snippet from one of the verses the lyrics... -"Well I just looked in the mirror and things aren't looking so good... - I'm looking California but feeling Minnesota... oh yeah. - I'm feeling outshined, outshined, outshined, outshined oh yeah" -Chris Cornell 1991❤ Anyway, no matter what song you choose next from Chris from any of his bands/collaborations or solo work... you can't go wrong!!! He was one in a million!!! Great reaction as always. Peace and light to all...💞 🙏Rest in sweet peace Chris, "no one sings like you anymore"...😢
@AileenSenpia You're probably going to see a lot of people commenting "no one sings like you anymore" in regards to Chris soooo... I thought it might be helpful for you to know that is actually a line in one of Chris' biggest hits "Black Hole Sun" with his band Soundgarden in 1994. Even though it's a line in one of his songs... with Chris' passing the words hit different. For all of us who loved him and his music, NO ONE sings like him anymore. Hope this was helpful. Love your channel.❤
I’ve got a cool story about Eddie Vedder. First I worked for an insurance company back in the day in the special lines field and remember actually speaking to Eddie about his boat policy! He said enjoyed calling instead of his agent! Very down to Earth and later we were able to meet at a Seattle Pearl Jam show so he was able to put a face to the voice on the phone 📱. ILL NEVER FORGET IT! RIP CHRIS CORNELL. The Seattle scene in the early 1990’s is unsurpassed by anything going on today!
So amazing seeing someone discover this masterpiece for the first time. Chris, Eddie, Layne, Kurt and even Scott with STP.... you really cannot go wrong. The rabbit hole of grunge is plentiful. The grunge era was such a gift to all of us. Some may be gone, but the gift of their music continues to deeply touch us to this day.
Ur in for such a treat Aileen Eddie vetter and Chris Cornell this is such a phenomenal song excellent choice!!!💯💯😁👏👏👏👏also temple of the dog did an entire album not just this song...
So blessed to be from the Pacific NW and to have grown up with these amazing vocalists. I love them all. Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Nirvana, and my boys Alice in Chains!! ❤
I’m so glad you got to hear this. It was such an influential, monumental song when it first came out. Top tip: listen to the soundtrack to the film “Singles”. It is virtually a who’s who of early grunge.
Temple of the Dog was such a special project. "Say Hello to Heaven" is my personal favorite on the album. Rest in Peace Andrew Wood. You became the rock legend you always hoped you would be.
When this video came out, Pearl Jam wasn't out yet. I saw this guy with this voice and was immediately in love. Anything from the Temple Of The Dog album is amazing, but especially "Say Hello 2 Heaven" which to me is Chris's best work. Also his work in Soundgarden, particularly "Slaves & Bulldozers". They'll send a shiver up your spine, but it's a glorious shiver.
My older brother and I always duet this song whenever we are just driving around. He does Chris's parts and I do Eddie's (his range is higher than mine, so Eddie's is easier for me). It's one of those things that I will always cherish, and Chris and Eddie made moments like this possible for millions of more people around the world. R.I.P. Chris, you'll be forever missed ❤
This is one of my favorite songs. The lyrics are even more relevant today. The vocal performances were awesome. I was waiting for your reaction when Chris first opened it up. Part always gives me chills.
This entire time frame of music is the best I’ve ever seen, I’m 48. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, soundgarden, stone temple pilots, smashing pumpkins, Alice In Chains It was carte blanch😁🍺 why I did drugs more than regular maybe, sometimes
This song was actually the first time that Eddie Vedder was heard on a recording, he was in Seattle to audition for the position in Pearl Jam and happened to be in the studio when the song was being recorded. The story goes that he walked up to one of the mics and started singing along with Chris adn the rest is history.
I passed up an opportunity to see Soundgarden live many, many years ago. A friend called me last minute with an extra ticket, but I just didn't feel like going (I don't remember if I had other plans that night, but if I did, they could have been canceled.) I was, however, lucky enough to see night 1 of the PJ20 concert in 2012 and got to see all of the original members of Temple of the Dog play a few songs in the middle of Pearl Jam's set, the first time (I believe) they played live in that configuration since 1992. Eddie Vedder sang on Hunger Strike, but just kind of sat in the background and vibed out while Chris Cornell belted out a few other Temple of the Dog songs. Great show and I'm glad I got to see that.
These two mens' voices pair absolutely perfectly Also, there is an absolutely stunning live version of this where Chester Bennington (RIP) comes in and sings some of the parts. It's f****** amazing
What’s even more magical is Chris brought these great talents together before there was even a Perl Jam. This is Eddie & Mike McCready’s first studio recording ever. Eddie was flying up from San Diego to work with what members existed at the time. To say Chris had a musical vision by giving Eddie & Mike room to showcase their talents is a huge understatement to say the least. Chris & his wife (Susan Silver) did the same with Jerry Cantrell & Alice & Chains by giving them a place to live while they got discovered. Susan doesn’t get enough credit for being the key force to what’s now know as the “grudge movement”. She is the godmother of grunge, undisputed!
This song has been on my playlist since 1991. To this day, it is one of my favorite songs, any day, at any time. Great reaction! Gotta love the 90's grunge attire! haha
This song is transcendent. The harmonization is mind-melting. I’m glad you reacted to it, because everyone should know this song. Can’t remember what Pearl Jam songs you’ve already done, but if you haven’t heard Black yet, you should. Otherwise, a few more Pearl Jam recommendations: Release Corduroy Daughter Nothingman Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
Also, Eddie has released a few solo projects, I think the best being the soundtrack to the movie Into the Wild. I would recommend a song called “Hard Sun” from that album.
IMO the greatest Vocal displays by both of these Dynamic vocalists is; Chris, "Say Hello to Heaven" from this album (Temple of the Dog") and Eddie`s vocal Bomb from the MTV unplugged "Black"...Aileen both of these performances will leave you speechless!
This came out when I was 18 and on my day off work. I bought the tape...put it in my sony walkman...with extra AA batteries in my pocket...and went to high park in Toronto...and listened to it over and over again...I will never forget that day.
This whole album is amazing and is still a regular play for me all these years later. This album deals with a lot of dark stuff because of what it was about.
There is TH-camr called the Professor of Rock and he does a great job of telling the history of this song, it is worth checking out. I'm at work and desperately fighting to hold back tears after first watching your "Black" and then this review and failing a little bit. I was in high school when all these bands hit it big and watching you go throught similar emotions that I did at 15 was like going back in time. Thank you.
As mentioned...Chris and Matt (from Soundgarden) and Pearl Jam members (minus drummer) formed and recorded this 'Album' in tribute to Andy Wood; singer of Mother love Bone. Andrew was friend and roommate to Chris Cornell. And two PJ members, Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard, were members of Mother Love Bone before Andrew died. Andrew died in 1990, just months after the recording of their first album 33+ yrs ago. But it, Apple, is a good album. I have it on CD, and still play it often.
First verses from the song "Man Of Golden Words" from the Mother Love Bone album: "Wanna show you something like A joy inside my heart Seems I've been living in The temple of the dog" Just in case you were wondering, how did they come with the name of the band/title of the album. Also, you really want to react to this song, too - trust me, it's worth it.
My sister and I used to sing this song Acapella when I was growing up. Still one of my favorites to this day. So awesome to see you checking out the oldies from my generation. Timeless music 🎶🎶
Staley, Cornell, Moon, Bradley, Cobain, Weiland. Several bands I grew up listening to who are either no longer together or have different singers. I loved listening to the radio late at night because of these guys.
River Of Deceit by Mad Season would be a good one to check out. The band was a supergroup that included Layne Staley from AIC and Mike McCready from Pearl Jam.
Others have said it already, but I'll add my voice - "Say Hello to Heaven" is a MUST listen. It's a phenomenal song, and a phenomenal performance by Chris!
There have been great duets over time, many female/male ones that are fantastic, and too numerous to name any here. But, as far as two male leads go, I've thought this was the best duet I've ever heard... and I've thought that for the past 30 years. This entire album was great, as was the Mad Season Collab.
I love going back to this record every now and then. There were some amazing tunes written by this band of grunge brothers, who came together to create such a beautiful and colossal album. The interplay between Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder on the song alone is remarkable. But you also can ignore the musicianship between everybody. This is just one of those once in a lifetime albums that, even though they only had one record, it is timeless and quite a masterpiece in its own right. You should really explore more from this record. There are a lot of bangers on this album. And man do I miss Chris Cornell!
Great song that never gets old no matter how many times you hear it. One of those few songs that stopped me in my tracks the first time I heard it on MTV. Cornell had invited Eddie Vedder to take part in this song between the eventual members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, which was already formed. Cornell saw the talent that Vedder had and didn't listen to the jerks that didn't want to accept Vedder into the Seattle music scene because he was from San Diego. Not only was Chris Cornell an amazing artist but he had a good heart.
The whole Temple of a Dog album is a gem and sounds just as good as it did over 30 years ago. The song "Four Walled World" hits the hardest for me. Eddie Vedder provides backing vocals during the chorus and the whole band is on fire on that track.
Thank you for reviewing this song, your words are very real like i said them myself in my head 30 years ago, this was the pinnacle of grunge along with sap e.p.by alice in chains for me , Chris's songwriting was insightful and still holds true over 30 years later, hunger strike speaks volumes to this day a timeless classic of power vocals and meanigful lyrics, love it.
I can remember hearing this song on the radio at age 10. It connected immediatley with me. Then it dawned on me that this was both Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornel. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were such inspirations of my musical tastes in the 90's. Them together? It blew my mind.
Chris and Chester Bennington have done this song also, and its an amazing version. Treat yourself. 2 best friends that are gone too soon. RIP both of these amazing singers
I’m so happy you got to hit this song. There are so many other songs to react to with Chris, I do not know where to start. One of my favorite solo he done is a cover of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 You” live at SeriusX radio. And the song “Slaves & Buldozers” of Soundgarden.
Loved the reaction Aileen. This is such a beautiful and powerful song. Two of the greatest vocalists of my generation. Chris may be gone but his spirit will live on forever. Plz react to Chris's live acoustic version of Nothing compared to you and Pearl Jam song Yellow Ledbetter. 🙏❤
If you want to hear a young Chris Cornell, check out Soundgarden "Beyond the Wheel" live in Germany 1990. He turns it up and breaks the knob in that performance.
So much great music from this era and I am glad people are still discovering it and loving it. I was lucky to have worked at clubs and concert venues in the mid to late 90s and feel privileged to have seen both groups a few times. Right Turn by Alice in Chains, short 3 minute acoustic off of the SAP EP, has a great little Cornell Outro starting at the 2:30 mark. Cornell, Staley and Cantrell sounded amazing together. There are times I will just listen to that last 30 seconds over and over.
I love this song. One of my favorite parts about the video is they're like, "Hey Chris, we're gonna start with a dramatic shot of you singing in the shadows with some cool lighting, and then have you shredding the guitar on the sand dune while the wind blows your hair back. Uhh... Eddie, you go sit in the bushes over there and sing." lol
Nothing gives me more joy than watching someone discover Chris Cornell for the first time. I highly recommend listening to "say hello to heaven" from the same album or "slaves and bulldozers" from soundgarden if you really want to see what chris can do.
I started high school in 91 when Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were getting big. Their voices along with Staley and Cobain define the sound of our generation. When you're ready, and when you've explored his some of the rest of his catalog do his cover of Nothing Compares to You (Written by Prince, Famously covered by Sinead O'Connor). That one though... whew. It's Solo (vocally) Acoustic and only a couple of years before he passed.
theres a live where he brought his daughter and son onto the stage and man it was so fcking wholesome and just beautiful it makes me ball everytime i see it
Chris Cornell was such a talented music artist! He may be gone but he lives on through his music. He had a talent like no other. Him and Chester Bennington were actually friends. It’s said that Chester took his own life on Chris’s birthday. Such a haunting thought. I miss them both so much! Loved the reaction much love and support.
I was fortunate to catch these guys in their final Seattle performance at the Paramount Theater when they went on tour (sans Eddie) a few years back, shortly before Chris's death. I feel so fortunate to have experienced that truly Seattle moment.
its not just a song.. its a full album where soundgarden and pearl jam got together with eddie vedder (the new singer of pearl jam) in the memory of the original singer from pearl jam that has just passed away back then. chris and eddie are something else for sure.. especially together
Thank you for starting down this rabbit hole, one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time...Soundgarden - Blow Up the Outside World and Zero Chance. Also Solo - Preaching the End of the World
This entire album is a tribute to Andrew Wood, the singer for "Mother Love Bone" who died from a drug overdose (was also friend and roommate of Chris Cornell). The band, along with Chris, wrote maybe the best single album of the era, filled with amazing, heartfelt songs, and even got their new singer to duet with Chris on the song "Hunger Strike." Yes, the band went on to be Pearl Jam, Chris continued on with Soundgarden, and the best album of the grunge era was written by a super-group before anyone knew they were super.
You need to listen to this entire album, but you should also listen to some "Mother Love Bone", as Andrew Wood was pretty amazing himself. Check out "Stargazer", "Man of Golden Words", and "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns".
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I'm amazed at how many people review and love Temple of the Dog but don't go down the mother love bone rabbit hole. Andy Wood was the link between what was and what became of music. Not to romanticize his death but I feel like his passing was almost necessary to turn grunge into what it became.
Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns is not a negotiable item to listen to, indeed.
Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns and Man Of Golden Words are definitely my favorites. Songs from "Temple Of The Dog" I love the most are "Say Hello 2 Heaven", "Hunger Strike" and "Wooden Jesus". Chris really did some crazy things with his voice in the latter, but the whole album is great - there's not a single song there I wouldn't like.
@@PigsHalo Yeah, it always amazes me that Wood had such an incredible effect on so many Seattle Grunge bands as both friend and influence, yet no reactors ever listen to Mother Love Bone.
I know everyone loves this because they are both in there, but Say Hello to Heaven from the same album is the best. It may be my favorite CC song period.
Miley Cyrus does an excellent cover as well.
Agreed. Both the album version and the one they performed live at the Moore Theater in 1990 are great.
Maaaaan I forgot about that one! 🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥
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True!
I was sceptical the first time I saw it, but she really did it justice.
Word.
There is a great story behind why this band came to be. It's a tribute band.
It's a supergroup of remaining member's of mother love bone with Chris Cornell in tribute to Andrew wood not a tribute band a tribute band is a covers band
@@danielhead8123it’s seen now as a supergroup, because of the careers following its release.
At the time, none of the members were well known or superstars
Two of the greatest voices in Rock history for sure.
RIP Chris Cornell. Depression is a monster.
Great reaction as always
He was murdered!
@@tommymyers684 i know you probably just want him to be alive again but please don't invalidate his suicide like that. depression is very real and makes people kill themselves.
@@tommymyers684you might as well spit on his grave by spouting conspiracy shit
@@pinapplegaming5781 I mean. I get what you're saying and agree, but Tommy maybe spitting facts
@@rothed16 I don’t think Tommy is spitting facts unfortunately
Best duo in the history of Grunge.❤
No lie.
I love watching Eddie sing at Wrigley Field during ballgames. I'll get there one day...
Rest in Peace, Chris. I hope you're free. ❤
I prefer Layne and Chris together, myself, from that time.
Layne and Chris!!!
Chris Cornell and Eddie vedder sound so good together RIP to Chris and pls god don’t let anything happen to Eddie we still need him ♥️♥️ Grunge 🤘🤘
"I'm still Alive" - Pearl Jam
Amen Eddie is the truth
Eddie is what I pictured god to be
Agree! Pearl Jam..the last living artifact of the grunge era! Live long and prosper 🖖
The irony of Eddie throwing himself off of heights, and he's the last one we have, thank God.
If you want more Temple of the Dog, I'd suggest "Say Hello 2 Heaven." For Soundgarden I'd start with "Outshined," that's the song that introduced me to the band way back in '91, and it still hits me just as hard today.
Also Chis and Eddie were neighbors in their apartments when they were starting their careers. Chris lived with Andrew Wood from Mother Love Bone and he died of an overdose at a very young age. Temple of the Dog was a sort of tribute to Chris's best friend. Eddie actually stumbled onto this track because Chris was messing around with it in front of him and he started singing the lower octave notes. Mother Love Bone to Temple of the Dog basically was what founded Pearl Jam. Andrew Wood was honored in the most amazing fashion you ever could be. He literally created a new genre. RIP to all of those legends. Chris is arguably my favorite vocalist of all time at this point, his loss resonated so hard.
Great story. Didn’t know that. Also for some reason I always thought Temple came after Pearl Jam’s first album. Knew Soundgarden had already been around though. Damn I worked and owned record stores and never knew that 🤦🏻♂️😂😂
If you want to experience the range of Chris i suggest Slaves and Bulldozers(album version). I love seeing people react to Chris! It makes me smile even though my heart breaks every moment that he's not here💚💔💚💜
Great song choice
It's hands-down the greatest dispaly of his power and range, and my favorite Soundgarden song ever.
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Nothing like some Badmotorfinger!!
Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder were very close. Eddie almost looked at Chris as an older brother. When he died, Eddie was absolutely devastated, and has spoken of still struggling with it. On Pearl Jam’s latest album, Gigaton, the song “Comes Then Goes” is basically all about Chris. Would love to see you dive deeper into PJ, and Eddie’s solo work.
yes they were very close they had the same mother.😀
@@markvanderstelt8999 no
I beleive “Brother the Cloud” is about Chris ?
@@rubentullenaar2934 Actually, that one is a little more vague. It was supposedly inspired by a number of people. One was Eddie’s actual younger brother, Chris Mueller, who died in an accident in 2016. And Eddie himself also said it was partly about a man he knew, named Jeremy Richman, who lost his daughter in a school shooting. They had become good friends before the man committed suicide. So, “Brother The Cloud”, was probably about more than one person. Eddie has lost so many people over the years.
@@maggieshevelew7579 thanks 🙏🏻
So glad people are still discovering and appreciating some of us grew up listening to
Much respect to Eddie for never running away from the legend and legacy of Andrew. He always showed reverence and dignity towards the Mother Love Bone lineage that precluded the formation of Pearl Jam.
Chris had such a powerful voice with amazing range. RIP Mr. Cornell.
Something I had forgotten to mention about Hunger Strike in the last video, Chris had originally been trying to do the low notes and couldn't get his voice to go low enough. I think Eddie was watching and he stepped up and did those notes, and the rest is history. And Chris' vocals around the time that Hunger Strike was made involved a lot of belting, which I think is pretty prevalent on almost any song he did on the Badmotorfinger album. "Searching With My Good Eye Closed" is one song from Badmotorfinger that you can find a live performance of on Soundgarden's channel, and some various other performances from the 1992 Paramount Theater concert floating around on TH-cam.
Chris has done some duets with other people, but the most notable I can recommend are the songs that he sang with Chester Bennington. They were great friends, and he or Chester showed up at each other's concerts from time to time to sing together. There's a video of him singing "Crawling" with Chester and another where Chester sings "Hunger Strike" with him, and they sing the opposite lyrics (Chris sings Eddie's part and Chester sings Chris' part). Chris is also great at doing any cover he wants to do, like "Nothing Compares 2 U" (there's a version where he and his daughter sing it too).
Hearing Chris voice makes me tear up because soundgarden was my go to band to listen while I’m at school and when I needed to be alone and do a lot of thinking but it still makes me sad
As someone born in the mid-late 70s loving the 90s 2000s rock ... Hunger Strike is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Chris was amazing. R.I.P. Honestly there were so many amazing bands between the 80s - 2000s that there were a few super special people from. Enjoy your journey!
Vedder was virtually unknown when this was made. He was asked by Cornell as a way for the new singer of the new band(now known as Pearl Jam) to fit in with the music family of Seattle. The whole album was a tribute to Andy Wood(one of Cornell's best friends and roommate). Cornell was the voice of my generation and is sadly missed dearly!
considering Temple of the Dog was released in April of 1991 and Pearl Jams 10 was released in August of that year I would say he was already well know by record producers and fans well enough to sign them to a recording contract!!!!!!!!
@williambrandenburg4623 there were no real fans yet. Most People didn't know who PJ was.
I knew Pearl Jam before I knew soundgarden, just saying
Chris did a version of Nothing Compares 2u that will make you cry. Eddie did a tribute to Chris after he passed that will make you cry even harder. These guys loved each other and Eddie was devastated how things went down with Chris.
MUST WATCH!!!!!! (Grab Tissues Before you Watch!)
Definitely get this one !!
If you want a real tear jerker then watch his daughter sing that song as a tribute.. I full on sobbed.. there's another version when she sang it live with him and as soon as he sees she's confident he just shuts up and let's her sing.. also a beautiful video and why she used it for the tribute..
Stop crying
I cried when I learned that Chris passed away...well he was killed...end the child sex trafficking!!!
****Oh, And AUDIOSLAVE - "Show ME How to Live" perfection and heavy*****
I enjoyed Chris Cornell in most of his ventures, both in Soundgarden and Audioslave, but also in Temple of the Dog, and his solo work. His album 'Euphoria Mourning' remains a personal favourite; dark and beautiful, much like Chris himself🥰
I've been a fan of his for many years; the main attraction has always been his voice, but more and more I've come to appreciate his songwriting 😊
Thank you for reaction, Aileen! Always great to see you enjoying great music 🥰
When I'm Down from Euphoria Morning may well be one of the greatest love songs ever. So underrated!
I agree those two voices on one song is ridiculous!
One of my favourite collaborations in music for sure.
This is a legit AF song. The whole almbum actually.
One of the best of all times. R.I.P. Andrew Wood...Mother Love Bone would have became the leader of the Seattle scene had he not passed. Call me a Dog, Say Hello to Heaven, Four Walled World, Wooden Jesus, Reach down. Not a bad track on the entire album.
@@ashamanbrian Damn right!
The two greatest voices ever
Chris was such an absolute legend. Eddie is all we have left from Seattle, well aside from Jerry Cantrell... gotta give him his props as well.
Only a few days after Chris took his own life, I can't remember if Eddie was on a solo tour, or with Pearl Jam, but at a concert he did a solo performance of Black and dedicated it to Chris. You should check it out.
Great reaction, Aileen. I think your next reaction should be the song "Alive" by Pearl Jam. "Alive" is one of the singles from Pearl Jam's first album, which is called "Ten", and for me its their best song. "Alive" is partially an autobiography of Eddie Vedder. An excerpt of the lyrics talks about when Eddie was a teenager and his mother told him that the man he believed was his father was actually his stepfather and his biological father was dead. He never knew his biological father.
This MIGHT be a perfect song.
🥰🥰🥰🥰So happy you've finally been introduced to this iconic Grunge song and duet by Chris and Eddie. Their voices were made to go together.😊 To get to know Chris and his body of work better, my first thought was that you check out "OUTSHINED" with his original band Soundgarden. It's a freaking rocking tune with a deep meaning and bonus: Chris is quite easy on the eyes in the video!🙃🤗 For a little taste, here's a snippet from one of the verses the lyrics...
-"Well I just looked in the mirror and things aren't looking so good...
- I'm looking California but feeling Minnesota... oh yeah.
- I'm feeling outshined, outshined, outshined, outshined oh yeah" -Chris Cornell 1991❤
Anyway, no matter what song you choose next from Chris from any of his bands/collaborations or solo work... you can't go wrong!!! He was one in a million!!! Great reaction as always. Peace and light to all...💞
🙏Rest in sweet peace Chris, "no one sings like you anymore"...😢
@AileenSenpia You're probably going to see a lot of people commenting "no one sings like you anymore" in regards to Chris soooo... I thought it might be helpful for you to know that is actually a line in one of Chris' biggest hits "Black Hole Sun" with his band Soundgarden in 1994.
Even though it's a line in one of his songs... with Chris' passing the words hit different. For all of us who loved him and his music, NO ONE sings like him anymore. Hope this was helpful. Love your channel.❤
I’ve got a cool story about Eddie Vedder. First I worked for an insurance company back in the day in the special lines field and remember actually speaking to Eddie about his boat policy! He said enjoyed calling instead of his agent! Very down to Earth and later we were able to meet at a Seattle Pearl Jam show so he was able to put a face to the voice on the phone 📱. ILL NEVER FORGET IT! RIP CHRIS CORNELL. The Seattle scene in the early 1990’s is unsurpassed by anything going on today!
So amazing seeing someone discover this masterpiece for the first time. Chris, Eddie, Layne, Kurt and even Scott with STP.... you really cannot go wrong. The rabbit hole of grunge is plentiful. The grunge era was such a gift to all of us. Some may be gone, but the gift of their music continues to deeply touch us to this day.
Ur in for such a treat Aileen Eddie vetter and Chris Cornell this is such a phenomenal song excellent choice!!!💯💯😁👏👏👏👏also temple of the dog did an entire album not just this song...
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Miss Chris all so much what a talent 😊
So blessed to be from the Pacific NW and to have grown up with these amazing vocalists. I love them all. Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Nirvana, and my boys Alice in Chains!! ❤
I’m so glad you got to hear this. It was such an influential, monumental song when it first came out. Top tip: listen to the soundtrack to the film “Singles”. It is virtually a who’s who of early grunge.
Temple of the Dog was such a special project. "Say Hello to Heaven" is my personal favorite on the album. Rest in Peace Andrew Wood. You became the rock legend you always hoped you would be.
When this video came out, Pearl Jam wasn't out yet. I saw this guy with this voice and was immediately in love. Anything from the Temple Of The Dog album is amazing, but especially "Say Hello 2 Heaven" which to me is Chris's best work. Also his work in Soundgarden, particularly "Slaves & Bulldozers". They'll send a shiver up your spine, but it's a glorious shiver.
This one of all time favourite song growing up.and favourite singers Eddie vedder and Chris Cornell rest R.I.P.😢.
My older brother and I always duet this song whenever we are just driving around. He does Chris's parts and I do Eddie's (his range is higher than mine, so Eddie's is easier for me). It's one of those things that I will always cherish, and Chris and Eddie made moments like this possible for millions of more people around the world. R.I.P. Chris, you'll be forever missed ❤
Your reaction is appropriate. So many people react the same way.
Thank you Aileen for reacting to this great song by Temple of the Dog.❤️
One of the best colabs ever
Your reactions are the architects of my exact emotions through every song. Wow!
This is one of my favorite songs. The lyrics are even more relevant today. The vocal performances were awesome. I was waiting for your reaction when Chris first opened it up. Part always gives me chills.
I agree ,,, what voices together,l miss that voice he had a voice,,
This entire time frame of music is the best I’ve ever seen, I’m 48. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, soundgarden, stone temple pilots, smashing pumpkins, Alice In Chains It was carte blanch😁🍺 why I did drugs more than regular maybe, sometimes
I really don't know how you dont have 5 million subs. Your channel is fucking fantastic!
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This song was actually the first time that Eddie Vedder was heard on a recording, he was in Seattle to audition for the position in Pearl Jam and happened to be in the studio when the song was being recorded. The story goes that he walked up to one of the mics and started singing along with Chris adn the rest is history.
I passed up an opportunity to see Soundgarden live many, many years ago. A friend called me last minute with an extra ticket, but I just didn't feel like going (I don't remember if I had other plans that night, but if I did, they could have been canceled.) I was, however, lucky enough to see night 1 of the PJ20 concert in 2012 and got to see all of the original members of Temple of the Dog play a few songs in the middle of Pearl Jam's set, the first time (I believe) they played live in that configuration since 1992. Eddie Vedder sang on Hunger Strike, but just kind of sat in the background and vibed out while Chris Cornell belted out a few other Temple of the Dog songs. Great show and I'm glad I got to see that.
These two mens' voices pair absolutely perfectly
Also, there is an absolutely stunning live version of this where Chester Bennington (RIP) comes in and sings some of the parts. It's f****** amazing
This song was a tidal wave when it was released. I still get chills to this day whenever I listen to it. So good.
What’s even more magical is Chris brought these great talents together before there was even a Perl Jam. This is Eddie & Mike McCready’s first studio recording ever. Eddie was flying up from San Diego to work with what members existed at the time. To say Chris had a musical vision by giving Eddie & Mike room to showcase their talents is a huge understatement to say the least.
Chris & his wife (Susan Silver) did the same with Jerry Cantrell & Alice & Chains by giving them a place to live while they got discovered. Susan doesn’t get enough credit for being the key force to what’s now know as the “grudge movement”. She is the godmother of grunge, undisputed!
Two of the best voices of the 90's singing together. One of my favorites
This song has been on my playlist since 1991. To this day, it is one of my favorite songs, any day, at any time. Great reaction! Gotta love the 90's grunge attire! haha
This song is transcendent. The harmonization is mind-melting. I’m glad you reacted to it, because everyone should know this song.
Can’t remember what Pearl Jam songs you’ve already done, but if you haven’t heard Black yet, you should. Otherwise, a few more Pearl Jam recommendations:
Release
Corduroy
Daughter
Nothingman
Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
Also, Eddie has released a few solo projects, I think the best being the soundtrack to the movie Into the Wild. I would recommend a song called “Hard Sun” from that album.
Yup, your expression pretty much nails how this song hits when people hear it the first time..🤘❤🔥
IMO the greatest Vocal displays by both of these Dynamic vocalists is; Chris, "Say Hello to Heaven" from this album (Temple of the Dog") and Eddie`s vocal Bomb from the MTV unplugged "Black"...Aileen both of these performances will leave you speechless!
Rip all the absolutely awesome grung rock members who have passed. Love y'all and everything you have done for us.
YOU HAVE TO DO SAY HELLO TO HEAVEN!!!
This came out when I was 18 and on my day off work. I bought the tape...put it in my sony walkman...with extra AA batteries in my pocket...and went to high park in Toronto...and listened to it over and over again...I will never forget that day.
This whole album is amazing and is still a regular play for me all these years later. This album deals with a lot of dark stuff because of what it was about.
There is TH-camr called the Professor of Rock and he does a great job of telling the history of this song, it is worth checking out. I'm at work and desperately fighting to hold back tears after first watching your "Black" and then this review and failing a little bit. I was in high school when all these bands hit it big and watching you go throught similar emotions that I did at 15 was like going back in time. Thank you.
when eddie comes in is great for me, some indian deep thing
As mentioned...Chris and Matt (from Soundgarden) and Pearl Jam members (minus drummer) formed and recorded this 'Album' in tribute to Andy Wood; singer of Mother love Bone. Andrew was friend and roommate to Chris Cornell. And two PJ members, Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard, were members of Mother Love Bone before Andrew died. Andrew died in 1990, just months after the recording of their first album 33+ yrs ago. But it, Apple, is a good album. I have it on CD, and still play it often.
First verses from the song "Man Of Golden Words" from the Mother Love Bone album:
"Wanna show you something like
A joy inside my heart
Seems I've been living in
The temple of the dog"
Just in case you were wondering, how did they come with the name of the band/title of the album.
Also, you really want to react to this song, too - trust me, it's worth it.
My sister and I used to sing this song Acapella when I was growing up. Still one of my favorites to this day. So awesome to see you checking out the oldies from my generation. Timeless music 🎶🎶
Staley, Cornell, Moon, Bradley, Cobain, Weiland. Several bands I grew up listening to who are either no longer together or have different singers. I loved listening to the radio late at night because of these guys.
My teenage years right here. The best times! You felt how I did the first time I heard this collab.
River Of Deceit by Mad Season would be a good one to check out. The band was a supergroup that included Layne Staley from AIC and Mike McCready from Pearl Jam.
Others have said it already, but I'll add my voice - "Say Hello to Heaven" is a MUST listen. It's a phenomenal song, and a phenomenal performance by Chris!
One of my favorite songs of all time. Greetings from Germany! :)
There have been great duets over time, many female/male ones that are fantastic, and too numerous to name any here. But, as far as two male leads go, I've thought this was the best duet I've ever heard... and I've thought that for the past 30 years. This entire album was great, as was the Mad Season Collab.
I love going back to this record every now and then. There were some amazing tunes written by this band of grunge brothers, who came together to create such a beautiful and colossal album. The interplay between Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder on the song alone is remarkable. But you also can ignore the musicianship between everybody. This is just one of those once in a lifetime albums that, even though they only had one record, it is timeless and quite a masterpiece in its own right. You should really explore more from this record. There are a lot of bangers on this album. And man do I miss Chris Cornell!
Great song that never gets old no matter how many times you hear it. One of those few songs that stopped me in my tracks the first time I heard it on MTV. Cornell had invited Eddie Vedder to take part in this song between the eventual members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, which was already formed. Cornell saw the talent that Vedder had and didn't listen to the jerks that didn't want to accept Vedder into the Seattle music scene because he was from San Diego. Not only was Chris Cornell an amazing artist but he had a good heart.
Definitely need to check out some Soundgarden if you wanna hear Chris’ vocal range. maybe Outshined, Black Hole Sun, or Burden in my Hand
As others have said, this whole album is great and worth the listen.
It would be great if you saw an early live version of this from their lollapalooza tour to see the amazing loving interaction between Eddie and Chris
The whole Temple of a Dog album is a gem and sounds just as good as it did over 30 years ago. The song "Four Walled World" hits the hardest for me. Eddie Vedder provides backing vocals during the chorus and the whole band is on fire on that track.
Thank you for reviewing this song, your words are very real like i said them myself in my head 30 years ago, this was the pinnacle of grunge along with sap e.p.by alice in chains for me , Chris's songwriting was insightful and still holds true over 30 years later, hunger strike speaks volumes to this day a timeless classic of power vocals and meanigful lyrics, love it.
I can remember hearing this song on the radio at age 10. It connected immediatley with me. Then it dawned on me that this was both Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornel. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were such inspirations of my musical tastes in the 90's. Them together? It blew my mind.
You'll love Soundgarden&Audioslave.also
Great pick
Chris and Chester Bennington have done this song also, and its an amazing version. Treat yourself. 2 best friends that are gone too soon. RIP both of these amazing singers
I’m so happy you got to hit this song. There are so many other songs to react to with Chris, I do not know where to start. One of my favorite solo he done is a cover of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 You” live at SeriusX radio. And the song “Slaves & Buldozers” of Soundgarden.
Loved the reaction Aileen. This is such a beautiful and powerful song. Two of the greatest vocalists of my generation. Chris may be gone but his spirit will live on forever. Plz react to Chris's live acoustic version of Nothing compared to you and Pearl Jam song Yellow Ledbetter. 🙏❤
If you want to hear a young Chris Cornell, check out Soundgarden "Beyond the Wheel" live in Germany 1990. He turns it up and breaks the knob in that performance.
So much great music from this era and I am glad people are still discovering it and loving it. I was lucky to have worked at clubs and concert venues in the mid to late 90s and feel privileged to have seen both groups a few times. Right Turn by Alice in Chains, short 3 minute acoustic off of the SAP EP, has a great little Cornell Outro starting at the 2:30 mark. Cornell, Staley and Cantrell sounded amazing together. There are times I will just listen to that last 30 seconds over and over.
I love this song. One of my favorite parts about the video is they're like, "Hey Chris, we're gonna start with a dramatic shot of you singing in the shadows with some cool lighting, and then have you shredding the guitar on the sand dune while the wind blows your hair back. Uhh... Eddie, you go sit in the bushes over there and sing." lol
Nothing gives me more joy than watching someone discover Chris Cornell for the first time. I highly recommend listening to "say hello to heaven" from the same album or "slaves and bulldozers" from soundgarden if you really want to see what chris can do.
I started high school in 91 when Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were getting big. Their voices along with Staley and Cobain define the sound of our generation. When you're ready, and when you've explored his some of the rest of his catalog do his cover of Nothing Compares to You (Written by Prince, Famously covered by Sinead O'Connor). That one though... whew. It's Solo (vocally) Acoustic and only a couple of years before he passed.
theres a live where he brought his daughter and son onto the stage and man it was so fcking wholesome and just beautiful it makes me ball everytime i see it
Super group. When it works it proves the concept of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts.
Chris Cornell was such a talented music artist! He may be gone but he lives on through his music. He had a talent like no other. Him and Chester Bennington were actually friends. It’s said that Chester took his own life on Chris’s birthday. Such a haunting thought. I miss them both so much! Loved the reaction much love and support.
I was fortunate to catch these guys in their final Seattle performance at the Paramount Theater when they went on tour (sans Eddie) a few years back, shortly before Chris's death. I feel so fortunate to have experienced that truly Seattle moment.
My daughter when she was 3 loved this so much.
*****Well she's HOOKED on him now... lol. Wait till you Experience his SOUNDGARDEN- "Fell On Black Days" hit song!!!!*****
That last verse where they're playing off the counter meleody is 30 of the best seconds in music ever
its not just a song.. its a full album where soundgarden and pearl jam got together with eddie vedder (the new singer of pearl jam) in the memory of the original singer from pearl jam that has just passed away back then. chris and eddie are something else for sure.. especially together
This reaction is so terrific. I can feel your exhilaration at the end. It’s one of those songs that warrants a repeat play.
Thank you for starting down this rabbit hole, one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time...Soundgarden - Blow Up the Outside World and Zero Chance. Also Solo - Preaching the End of the World