You don't get out of the car until this song is over.

@dggjr1759

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@motoxrider450

3 жыл бұрын

Then I never get out of the car....cuz it’s on repeat...😔

@andrewjkeeganiv

3 жыл бұрын

@@motoxrider450 Better get comfy in there

@elgringo2852

3 жыл бұрын

This band is very seldom played in Germany, I am 26 years old and heard alice in chains for the first time 2 weeks ago, although they are so well known.🤷‍♂️ But really a beautyful song!

@jumper1294

3 жыл бұрын

@@elgringo2852 welcome to the fanbase brother, you're never too late. I recommend this entire set of unplugged songs if you haven't heard it, absolutely mind blowingly good. Also nirvana's unplugged set as well, also incredible.

this song sounds like heaven but hurts like hell

@najerahjamil2818

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect description. Damn

@arungurung6340

2 жыл бұрын

How philosophical! How true!

@Jackgartpit666

2 жыл бұрын

DANGGGG

@carlogambino2160

2 жыл бұрын

Your exactly right

@bjones47059

2 жыл бұрын

Man…

22 years without Layne Staley as of today. April 5th, 2024. Rest easy you beautiful torture soul.

@swamp-nymph

2 ай бұрын

❤

@gabreilphillips593

2 ай бұрын

❤️

@jeremyhyde9917

2 ай бұрын

❤️

@fofase

2 ай бұрын

❤️‍🩹

@recott84

Ай бұрын

We miss you, Layne. Fly on!

I am now 33 years old but my dad turned me on to this song about 4 years ago. I was deep in heroin/fetynal addiction. As I was listening to this song he told me how Layne Staley was found by his mother after an OD and I can honestly say there isn't not 1 other song out there that catches me like this. Happy to say Dec 27th I'll be 3 years clean!!

@ranchintime2207

6 ай бұрын

Happy for you man. You are a gift to the world. Stay strong, you're more powerful than you know

@davidmiller-zf8zl

6 ай бұрын

Good job man. That's a true accomplishment.

@Audreanna1027

6 ай бұрын

I'm actually a girl lol...thanks tho ☺️

@davidmiller-zf8zl

6 ай бұрын

@@Audreanna1027 that's even more impressive tbh. Glad you're in a better place now.

@Audreanna1027

6 ай бұрын

@@davidmiller-zf8zl Thankyou!

This song hits differently when you've been battling depression, by yourself. One love everyone

@HDIVISION69

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@josephjackson5888

3 жыл бұрын

One love man

@traymoon4005

3 жыл бұрын

Much love !

@derekspringer1388

3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain bud....it hurts more than just us

@stefanodallolmo7335

3 жыл бұрын

How are you now mate??

The way he just walks in sits down, pulls chair closer to the mic and immediately gives us one of the best songs ever recorded no matter how sad it is in retrospect. You’re missed bro 🫡

@ANNUNAKTRACKS

13 күн бұрын

What’s really sad is Jerry knew it was closing in on the end of

“I’d feel better dead” hits hard

The older I get the more I realize this one of the best songs ever written.

@SirMo

3 ай бұрын

Yup. It's been 30 years since this song was released. And it is the most beautiful song I've heard.

@jasonpender2147

Ай бұрын

No the best song ever written was by a stooge of Christ and his minions.

@TXRangersfanCardCeollector

Ай бұрын

Same

@tonychambers4421

21 күн бұрын

Short of Wish You Were Here you are corr

@luisdesototorres5440

Күн бұрын

Pearl Jam Black

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive.

@crackk7618

4 жыл бұрын

damn

@jupiter8512

4 жыл бұрын

fucking truth, hurts

@mattwilner3848

4 жыл бұрын

so true

@jimmybob3756

4 жыл бұрын

When we lose a loved one it is hard but when you watch that loved one die before death it is hard...how can I help?...what should I do?...help?.... Love to all that are looking for help....I know no words will help...

@nickidavis5541

4 жыл бұрын

That's deep but so true

8 years clean as of yesterday. I made it.

@salioumbodji8516

4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up man! Not many can say they've done this. One of a kind.

@mattsmagicmycology21295

4 жыл бұрын

3 years off meth and bars

@ledio015

4 жыл бұрын

So good to hear bro. Hope u never fall into those pits of hell again

@davidmotta8193

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats bro

@YanksOnTop

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you guys. Keep it up!

I am watching this on April 5th, 2024. Layne Staley died exactly 22 years ago today as of the time I wrote this comment. The incredible impact this man had during his short life. RIP Layne, you are easily one of the best of all time, you will be remembered forever.

@user-sk9vi2ql8b

2 ай бұрын

exactly this. RIP Layne, gone but never forgotten

@Prometheuspredator

2 ай бұрын

RIP, Layne. You are dearly missed. Must say if AIC was among the populous of today they would still receive the same type attention, fan base, and recognition by today's generation. I do not believe there would be any difference in their notoriety.

@godzillahardisksson5594

Ай бұрын

And yesterday it was 28 years ago they recorded this unplugged session. April 10th 1996. Thank you Layne for blessing us with this masterpiece before departing this world❤️

@brettcarter9612

Ай бұрын

yep a day after my birthday, April 4th, always felt a connection to him, fuck I miss this guy

There are songs that actually save peoples lives. This is one of them.

@timfrost08

18 күн бұрын

Not his sadly

@rockyrhoads8763

8 күн бұрын

Or mine

That bass, people... listen to that bass...it's *everything*

@denomizotakh

2 жыл бұрын

Ok we get it , you play bass

@hardygaming3454

2 жыл бұрын

Friends don’t let friends get haircuts, the bass sounds so good on this whole concert

@emanuelmoinhos2452

2 жыл бұрын

Same feeling here

@brandi6087

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that bass is so haunting. Made me buy one and take lessons at 39 yrs old.

@robertcronin6603

2 жыл бұрын

@@denomizotakh Actually, no - I just appreciate the bass in this song...assume, much?

Went to rehab, the junk won for 22 years, found my place in the world now, 3 yrs clean. Amazing

@jeremyholder8568

2 жыл бұрын

Over 20 years active addict. Clean 4 years now.

@charlenepickett6414

2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I know it isn't easy but recovery is better than prison or overdosing!

@adavalt8272

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're all still here

@patrickmuldoon3592

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir we do Recover I got 6plus

@charlenepickett6414

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmuldoon3592 that is awesome! Keep on going in a positive direction bc not everybody makes it or has the balls or will to change so kudos to you! Respect and best wishes! You can do this!

“If I can’t be my own I’d feel better dead” 22 months clean from shooting up fent off and on for 7 years

@tamsmith291

Ай бұрын

Respect! Keep going with the clean life.

No way anyone could not like this song. No freaking way. You can feel his pain in a sense that exceeds the boundaries of possession and obsession.

That is one of the most beautiful bass tones I’ve ever heard

@mattjohnson9469

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and the slide during the 1st verse is sublime.

@jeanfrancois125

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@hearliestheglobe8423

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes YES!

@vitorfrois

2 жыл бұрын

oh boy when mike comes in, picks the bass and play turururudumdum OH BOY

@lilnarm_smoothblaze

2 жыл бұрын

The greatest

Unplugged was the best idea MTV ever had.

@mikestahlman8225

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@waynekerr8003

2 жыл бұрын

Better than teen mom and catfish.... Yeah, u are right.

@otherseyes4439

2 жыл бұрын

The best

@turns2ashes

2 жыл бұрын

MTV is a joke shell of itself now, so sad

@Regulus3333

Жыл бұрын

truth

I really needed to hear this tonight. Things are so bad in my life right now. Never been so fucking depressed. Miss you Layne. You remind me of better days.

@RubyPeri

2 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry you’re going through a hard time. I’m sending you all the strength and courage that you need to get you through. Don’t give up you deserve to be in this world.

@Thatcarspotterguy

2 ай бұрын

@@RubyPeri thank you for those kind words

@RubyPeri

2 ай бұрын

@@Thatcarspotterguy you know how they say take it day by day? If necessary, take it second by second. Because sometimes a whole day can seem like it’s eons away. Give yourself grace and be compassionate towards yourself. Always remember that no one will love you like you love you.

@greggallo7262

2 ай бұрын

Hang in there garrylee!

@stoolsample4431

2 ай бұрын

Hang in there man! I went thru a split up 5 years ago and everything I thought I knew I had to relearn basically. I even had a few guns in my mouth several times and the sad thing was that it was comfortable. The only thing I can think of is God but not sure why yet. I know deep down I'm a good person but I have a hell of a hard shell to crack thru for the next person(pity them). I wish you all the luck

I don't think I've listened to a song where the bassline complements the chords so beautifully. Simple but packs such a punch.

I've had enough I'm choosing me over the junk on my way to rehab wish me luck all...2023 update... your love and thoughts have meant so much to me...I've been clean but it's always gonna be a work in progress probably for the rest of my life...but that's ok because I know I'm worth the work...love each other and most importantly...love yourself ❤️ ...2024 update...man I just wanted to say I love you guys ❤️....we can do anything we put our minds to ❤️

@thezucc7885

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck man🤘

@plated3390

3 жыл бұрын

Vlad the Evil good luck 💙

@jamieannmeiners890

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! 💕

@marynpadovani6754

3 жыл бұрын

prayers ♥️

@jeffbrazil6950

3 жыл бұрын

Crush it Vlad!! You can do it.

So badass how Layne walks in, sits down and immediately starts singing.

@HEYitzED

Жыл бұрын

I get choked up every single time when he makes his way to the stage and the entire crowd just erupts.

@paulbackhard6315

Жыл бұрын

In reality that took five odd takes , he was fucked by then the smack had ripped him apart .

@lisahernandez7313

Жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same!! Just sits down and is on point instantly

@richardleedy5055

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. I thought the same thing.

@youtubesgay

Жыл бұрын

​@@HEYitzED YES. Goosebumps on arms. Tears in eyes.

April 2024 anyone?

@mrs.interpret

Ай бұрын

at least once a month i watch this😊 i know someone who was there too🥹

@heaveenss

Ай бұрын

+

@devinriddle2491

Ай бұрын

I will never stop watching this performance, he knew this was it saddest shit ever

@thiagom.3097

Ай бұрын

😢

@lawdog1918

Ай бұрын

​I as well watch this at least once a month ​@@mrs.interpret

criminally underrated band. Their guitar compositions and harmonics were out of this world.

These unplugged sessions in the 90's are MASTERPIECES of music history!!

@laurawatters914

10 ай бұрын

That is a fact!! 😊💓🤘✌️

@WillieZekeBrad

9 ай бұрын

The weirdest thing. I was a teen in the 90s and i didnt like unplugged.. well into my adulthood now i prefer unplugged!

@searing7549

9 ай бұрын

This one and R.EM.’s are the tops for me.

@stephen9302

9 ай бұрын

@searing7549 REM were my favorite band growing and saw them in concert- flawless performance!!

@djmoonchild01

9 ай бұрын

Yup, recorded em all on vhs as they premiered n watched em over n over again🎉👍🤘

People in this crowd are literally the luckiest humans on the Earth.

@albertguzman5915

4 жыл бұрын

He was so high that he didn't know where he was

@melissanic.9521

4 жыл бұрын

The crowd had no idea how truly blessed they were, until Layne was no longer here 😞

@lilalvi10

4 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the story of this? This dude was so fucked up he begged not to preform. He went out there and fucking killed it, this man is a fucking legend

@thomasthompson6864

4 жыл бұрын

Not true

@grungegirl1065

4 жыл бұрын

They sure were! This is the best Unplugged I've heard. So deep, emotional...and beautiful. Considering the backstory behind it (online as well for those who aren't familiar) they came so close to "was it going to happen?" and they did an unbelievably amazing performance without many rehearsals! Its not the same without Layne. He was such an integral part of the band! I can't listen to them anymore. I miss those days...

This song hits hard. We all face the battles alone. We keep fighting every day in the hope of someone loving us for who we are.

@kimberlypateoates

28 күн бұрын

So true !

@gemlayne1400

27 күн бұрын

Well said

@missme7576

27 күн бұрын

💜🖤💜

@ehayes21

26 күн бұрын

But if I cant be my own Id feel better dead..

0:45 I love how you can visually see him trying to hide the smile from the loud crowd cheers as he comes out. You can tell he loved that moment. God rest his soul

As a Marine coming home from Iraq in 2004 and having my family fall apart almost immediately, I listened to this song and the rest of their unplugged set every day alone in my apartment as I rebuilt my life from scratch. This song SAVED MY LIFE. It reminded me of what true beauty could be if I kept fighting and never gave up. Thank you Layne and thank you AIC. Thank you dearly. And to anyone reading this who's fighting demons of any kind, keep fighting the good fight, keep hanging on. It will not always be this way. Don't let this world harden your heart, believe in yourself and above all, live with love and humility ALWAYS. S/F.

@KroD313

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those words bro. Hope all is well sir.

@thewarriorsgarden-83

3 жыл бұрын

@@KroD313 Thank you. All is indeed well. Life is beautiful isn't it?!

@KroD313

3 жыл бұрын

@@thewarriorsgarden-83 Not mine I'm a suicidal depressed fuck up bro. And being fat and ugly doesn't help either. But life moved on with or without me.

@KroD313

3 жыл бұрын

@@thewarriorsgarden-83 Thank you for your service sir. True hero

@thewarriorsgarden-83

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, however I'm no hero, but I was lucky enough to know and stand beside many. And I've fucked things up way more than I've ever won. It's not how many times we fall, but how many times we've stood back up. I was depressed and suicidal after the war and after loosing my family and gained almost 80 pounds in a year or so. Now I manage a chain of gyms and am in better shape than when I was in the military. The story of your life is not written in your failures, for in failing there are lessons to learn but only if you keep your heart open. It's not easy but it is worth it. Train yourself to look for and find the good in any situation. The thing itself is not bad, only our perception of the thing, once we are able to stand back and look from different perspectives we will realize the power to change the thing, obesity, depression, whatever it may be, exists inside of us. Everything you need to succeed and be happy is already inside you. I know it sounds corny but I swear it's the truth. Infinite potential exists within all of us. This is why it's so important to believe in yourself. Others will quit on you. It's just part of life. But you must never quit on yourself.

The worst feeling of being alone is when you're alone in a crowd. RIP Layne

@virginiaknighten4687

3 жыл бұрын

@Chris blessings to you Chris. I hope someday soon you will be able to go outside...

@ms-nu2vm

3 жыл бұрын

Such a true statement to the core😭

@kimberlymayes4061

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 💔

@joereyes5520

3 жыл бұрын

Not many can understand that statement.

@brienmaybe.4415

3 жыл бұрын

Its both the same. Lying to yourself is worse.

one of the best songs, but from the moment he sits down and opens his mouth to sing, good lord do the water works start. Fuck, Layne was one of those souls and energies you physically hurt from missing. I hope you are at peace. xx

Lost my heart and soul of 39 yrs last Sunday and NEEDED this song. I just wish I had the capability to have given you a portion of the love you unconditionslly gave to me. You deserved so much better. And I will live with that regret eternally. I Love You Rita.

@TinaTucker-LKT

28 күн бұрын

Me too n I'm 39 now .. I feel ur pain.. but I'm trying to get though it.. I died 3 times this past year..

@vshagoyan

6 күн бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss, brother! You did the best you could at the time. You're already going through so much. Be easy on yourself. You did well enough, otherwise she wouldn't have stuck around until her last day. Sending you love and prayers.

Four chords, Em7, G, D, Cadd9 and two paragraphs of lyrics. More emotion than anything you could ever compare it to.

@stratocaster1960

Жыл бұрын

And half step down tune to

@chrisg5107

Жыл бұрын

Love this acoustic set but this one song could really use that electric lead….so sweet

@whoohaaXL

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisg5107 I have to agree there. Cantrell's lead is so haunting

@chrisg5107

Жыл бұрын

@@whoohaaXL The acoustic version is nice too. I guess it’s good to have both. 👍

@shasmi93

Жыл бұрын

I mean moonlight sonata by a sir Ludwig Van Beethoven has more emotion and ZERO words. But yes I agree this song is a damn masterpiece. I should say it will live as long as mr Beethoven’s music.

I'm a simple man, They playin' nutshell, I'm cryin'

@BrunoHenriqueguitar

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/h32q0piqh9Oam9I.html

@Helo735

3 жыл бұрын

Thought you were dead, homie.

@transgender_penguin

3 жыл бұрын

I miss you Patrick

@marcthomas5641

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it isnt just me. Seen enough of this World to know it isnt my home. They can play this at my funeral. Heroin is a cruel mistress indeed.

@jaydee0187

3 жыл бұрын

My god,is that u Patrick?

Fantastic vocal control. The "ooh's" get me every time. Especially that final one.

@Sharni_100

11 күн бұрын

And his mouth barely opens… I’m in awe every time. Crazy.

"If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead." It hits DEEP, I don' know but the moment after the line, there's something in me that needed it.

It's almost as if he knew his own fate.There's a sadness in his voice that will never be replicated

@sirbader1

Жыл бұрын

I heard someone say it was like singing at your own funeral.

@brianpinion5844

Жыл бұрын

he did ! all of us addicts do ! some are just in denial , we only have 3 choices , locked up , sober up , or covered up ! why do we still do it to ourselves ? That i dont know ! ive lost my wife kids home , everything and only thing i thinking about is how to get my next fix sad , pathetic anyway ya want to look at it. i hate this saying but, it is what it is !

@enydee

Жыл бұрын

@@brianpinion5844 It is what you make it out to be. Please for the sake of your children, go to rehab. Don't just give up and accept whatever's coming. Your children and your family need you, I can promise you that. And sometimes there is such thing as being too late. You can do this, I'm rooting for you brother ❤️

@vipergtsmre

Жыл бұрын

He totally knew. Such a loss. Its a very tough fight (ive been down that path) with never ending pain for you and even more when you realize what you've done to everyone around you. Never give up.

@noelmurphy406

Жыл бұрын

U have many more choices my friends. Fresh air, healthy foods, water and exercise, always a good start. Ain’t easy but well worth it 🙏

I spent the 90's with a needle in my arm, listening nirvana and Alice in chains, now I'm 15 years sober and I have a beautiful daughter. Thank you God! Rest in peace Layne.

@melaniemontoya8049

3 жыл бұрын

That's fucken AMAZING!!! 15 Years wow!!! Some never see a year. So proud.....even if I don't know you

@thoyo

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man!

@louzapantis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re an inspiration to us all!

@bricktop6402

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate nice one

@UhhSure2012

3 жыл бұрын

Im still fightin the good fight now against fet n dope... Got app at rehab 2m. Had a dream my ex who overdosed n died was wit me n all we did was hug. Sucks havin no one to share that wit it really fucked me up like she knows wat im goin thru

the closest anyone has come to singing at their own funeral. just so haunting and such an amazing performance

@amyamestoy3469

3 ай бұрын

The funeral is meaningless when the soul has long gone.

@eddiemoney1093

29 күн бұрын

Yeah he lived another 6 years after this though if you can call it that. Nirvana's unplugged was actually much closer to Kurt playing his own funeral.

I've said it and i'm gonna say it again. this is the most powerful live performance I've ever heard. Pure emotion from Layne, and that bass tone is so tasty

This is the best sounding bass tone that ever existed.

@stevemay6613

Жыл бұрын

I agree completely

@Paul_onions

Жыл бұрын

I watched it again after I read this and you’re right, it’s ridiculous.

@debmc2291

11 ай бұрын

Totally. The best.

@bryanchrist8876

11 ай бұрын

I just told my wife as this sing was playing, "I want to look up the tableture for this song.". I wanna learn it. This whole album has bass lines like this.

@csnymoodiesfan

11 ай бұрын

And that’s when I went out and bought a bass.

I will talk about that perfect bass line

@chrisman4568

3 жыл бұрын

Talk to me Indo

@ivanoropeza40

3 жыл бұрын

Bass ITS GREAT

@FriendOfN0ne

3 жыл бұрын

this is what my musician friends first noticed. everyone immediately was like wtf how does that acoustic bass sound so fucking good. haha. one of the best performances of all time

@bnasty5614

3 жыл бұрын

puar junkhead and would from the singles release party is legitimately one of the best performances ever caught on camera and laynes voice is so ridiculously good I don’t know how to describe it.

@davidlogsdon7767

3 жыл бұрын

@@FriendOfN0ne absolutely. They typically don't. I think they're running his through a defretter pedal to get that sound.

The best intro to the BEST unplugged EVER!

He just steps on stage sits down and makes magic.

How to bring a grown man to tears. I can't listen to this without thinking of everyone that's gone. Mom and Dad, my 17 year old son, Layne and everyone else. I'll see you again.

@supermutharunna3118

2 жыл бұрын

It's okay and my condolences.. that's the power of Layne Staley.

@arrecchartruese7206

2 жыл бұрын

Layne has that effect on those that truly loved and appreciated him in all his broken, beautiful glory. Sending you much love for the grief of your losses.

@sheholdsontillmay462

2 жыл бұрын

you will.

@marcusrios8517

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. A father of three, I just can't imagine.

@KnobCreekBandit

2 жыл бұрын

Stay alive, stay loving, stay strong brother. I wish and pray you much love. It sucks, but it's ok to fight this battle with your chest high. Stay strong my friend, don't ever commit suicide. Don't ever do it while your down. People love you

This guy was a living cadaver back then, he came out from nowhere, hiding needle scars and dead eyes, sat down, and sang the crap out of it with such control and sweetness in his voice. This moment was out of this world. Just magical

@danielchristie2519

6 ай бұрын

Just like how kurt cobain was also going through tuff stuff as well, both of em suffering through shit but still putting on 2 of the greatest live acoustic performances of all time

@mikepeverelli7472

6 ай бұрын

Kurt wasnt messed up like Layne for the unplugged

@danielchristie2519

6 ай бұрын

@@mikepeverelli7472 not on the exact level but he was suffering from heroin withdrawal and alot of mental issues with Courtney love that led to his suicide months later

@mikepeverelli7472

6 ай бұрын

​@danielchristie2519 yeeeeeeeaaaaah I don't think Kurt killed himself but hey... Who cares now... Layne is dead, Kurt is dead, the important is : drug leads to f*cking tragedies.

@joeanthony761

6 ай бұрын

I know. The unplugged show really felt like Layne coming out to sing at what he knew would be his eventual funeral. The candles. The vibe. The sound. He did this all for a reason.

22 years ago today we lost this beautiful soul. I miss Layne.

A tradition i started to make a while ago it's to watch both Nirvana and Alice in Chains unplugged on April 5 every year

@jacobcamp5108

Ай бұрын

I’m gonna start that to except just AIC

@RebelNChic

Ай бұрын

@@jacobcamp5108 I'm glad you are!

Anyone else think Alice In Chains is the best Unplugged performance ever aired?

@madmexican1002

4 жыл бұрын

Yep..One of the best bands of the nineties my man.

@cormudgeoneire7933

4 жыл бұрын

Without doubt..ambience ..sound quality and you can tell the band are glad to be playing again..

@elysevandeleur1568

4 жыл бұрын

Nirvana unplugged was also legendary tho

@jonathankoziol6573

4 жыл бұрын

One of the best, they had some other really good ones like Queensryche

@tedg2003

4 жыл бұрын

Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Pearl Jam hands down the best performances. Oh and Fleetwood Mac🤤

The bass in this song is absolutely incredible... actually everyone is flawless....what a performance

@jordanbuckner1023

3 жыл бұрын

Fuckin A! It sounds killer!

@marvinzimmerman1878

3 жыл бұрын

@@jordanbuckner1023 right?!

@gasmaskboi19371945

3 жыл бұрын

Those slides and weird overtones just add so much to the song. Mike Inez is great with an acoustic!

@NothingSuitsMeLikeASuit

3 жыл бұрын

@@gasmaskboi19371945 deff the slides that do it, perfect placements and timing, simple but effective!

@chrismartinelli3756

3 жыл бұрын

I second that. Great accoustic rendition

This is my opinion....The most POWERFUL MTV Unplugged song ever! So sorry the pain he was in and for others who have the same pain. My love and prayers!

Man that bassline is so beautiful and clean with a hint of darkness which is fitting

@Lanzingleee

7 ай бұрын

damn right.. intro with the bass start, perfect sound

@waynedowling6593

6 ай бұрын

Exactly what i was thinking, that baseline is perfect!

@ash9963

6 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@stephen9302

6 ай бұрын

Best bassline is on the beginning if "Would?"

@benkruger3743

6 ай бұрын

So powerful

Layne just walks out straight to the mic and just starts singing like a boss

@janiechamplin8524

5 жыл бұрын

he is the boss! lol

@reeceplaisance

5 жыл бұрын

It was great he did it again after so long so sad it got the best of him rip

@raider101416

5 жыл бұрын

Like it was his farewell, and god damn if it wasnt . Like a boss.

@Luke-rt9bx

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Michel I thought it was sweet cause they gave him a big reaction and he didn’t put his hands up or anything just smirks and walks over to the mic

@heatherjo989

5 жыл бұрын

A true master at his craft.

Questa si che era musica... solo sto pezzo vale gli ultimi 20 anni di musica

@shawnsmith3014

6 күн бұрын

Por seguro !!!

Layne where ever you’re at thank you for this

Layne comes out, sits down and belts out a performance most artists would end their night on.

@dashodell

3 жыл бұрын

So well put. Definitely one of the greats.

@brettmartin4543

3 жыл бұрын

Sits down and goes to work. Pro

@bimse8013

3 жыл бұрын

Well said... And so true man. What a great voice, it gives me the thrills event after soo Many years.

@Bluepimp303

3 жыл бұрын

That's a gangsta walk!!

@Slinging.Wrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Um, did you see the nirvana unplugged, just like this one, they were writing music history and never knew it. #RipLayne #RipKurt #RipSeattleMusic

The worst pain in the world is being around a lot of people n feeling alone

@PlayBetterJazz

4 жыл бұрын

That's how living in Los Angeles is for me. I need to get the hell out of here.

@felixaustead3807

3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that struck a chord. It is quite a bad feeling, but hearing someone else acknowledge the sentiment feels somewhat comforting... Thanks, Danny.

@felixaustead3807

3 жыл бұрын

@Nathan Foster I'm sorry you feel that way, Nathan. Are drugs a reason why you now have limited social interaction? If so, there's likely at least one other option where you're neither dead nor alone. Give this stranger a shout if you need to chat it out bro. Good luck and much love.

@ruinerfixxxer

3 жыл бұрын

Read Charles Bukowskis view on being alone. Itll give you a new perspective.

@jralana3618

3 жыл бұрын

feeling alone or totally out of place or both!

The way he drops the tone of his voice at 2:46 expressed so much emotion.

@josephhernandez7863

2 ай бұрын

thats layne staley the goat

When I'm in times of depression this song really gets to me. I can just listen to it all day.

How Layne just walks out, soul already dead but body still alive, and belts this song out perfectly just shows the talent he had. Layne functioning at 25% if that is far better than most vocalists today at 100%. Truly a hauntingly beautiful performance that goes down in the books as one of the greatest of all time.

@Poetikaliz

2 жыл бұрын

Jim Morrison would be proud, oh wait he is now partying like hell, heaven beside them

@hammercrg

2 жыл бұрын

You’ve got that backwards, his soul is very much alive, it’s his body that’s cooked out but he still had a great voice for someone in that physical condition.

@ryangoshorn2283

2 жыл бұрын

spot on

@mikezentack3723

2 жыл бұрын

Sad af but glorious

@zumazoomzoom7632

2 жыл бұрын

Man put his soul in his voice

Yet another late night listening to this in the dark with tears in my eyes. Please lord help me make it for my little girl.

@jesseperera8735

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it bro

@ragingzim

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t give up.

@hannahstrength6065

3 жыл бұрын

My dad told me he this song has always been his go to during his darkest moments and now he’s able to share it with me. As a woman who’s so grateful for my father, make it through for her. You can do this.

@mariannegarcia2373

3 жыл бұрын

Reading that was like a stab in the heart. I hope you make it through, brother!

@mooglen5948

3 жыл бұрын

you’ll make it through this. i’m 15 and am watching my dad through a rough time, my biggest fear is losing him. she needs you, i can’t stress this enough, please stay for her.

Layne hands-down has the most sad and haunting voice ever. RIP. I wish I or anyone could have grabbed you and promised you weren’t alone.

@plumpasmr

4 ай бұрын

ur so right 💔 I’m still here listening, almost one year sober 🙏 This performance hits different, but still fills mind and soul. A sober catharsis. ✨what you’re feeling is valid, but you’re not alone besties✨

Rest in peace, brother.

Layne died 19 years ago today; he was dying here and not only did he give one of the best performances of all time, he still gave a better performance than anybody today. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, we miss you.

@PikkaBird

3 жыл бұрын

This whole show was heartbreaking. You can tell something is not right with Layne, his spirit and power isn't there. It gave some of the songs a more somber feeling, but I thought it was so scary to see and hear this back then.

@ArchitectGG

3 жыл бұрын

When I first saw this, I thought Mike's guitar said "Friends don't let friends use". I kinda wish it did say that.

@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783

3 жыл бұрын

I made this exact comment almost a year ago and some random fan tried telling me me wasn’t dying cuz he lived six more years after this. Injecting heroin is dying and it got him.

@katjawatson7154

3 жыл бұрын

This is so heartbreaking. Why are the greatest people burdened with such pain.

@bobbywhiteman9421

3 жыл бұрын

Most of the credit goes to Cornell and cobain, and they were GREAT voices, butt layne was THE BEST, and their unplugged performance was the BEST ONE EVER!!nirvanas was badass and so was pearl jams, but CHAINS unplugged WAS THE BEST HANDS DOWN! So awesome that of the top 5 ever unplugged sessions were bands from this era and scene, nirvana was 1 pearl jam was 3rd, CHAINS was 5th, they should have been first butt nonetheless, AWESOME😀

This is easily one of the top 5 best performances of all time.

@WinstonSmith24

Жыл бұрын

I agree. The people who were in attendance that night are some of the luckiest people on Earth.

@randallc8154

Жыл бұрын

Agreed brother, the talent and emotion is amazing

@greglloyd147

Жыл бұрын

“ Down in a hole” #1 in my books, or did you mean the entire show… Because yes

@WinstonSmith24

Жыл бұрын

@@greglloyd147 “Down in a hole” unplugged is my all-time favorite song. That entire show is gold.

@dkossin

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I heard this song for the first time camping. A car played the cd in a canyon in the mountains and it echoed and filled the air and night sky. Amazing band.

May 2024 anyone?

@Sabuxxxtreme

20 күн бұрын

Yep. Dealing with some stuff

@jacoblee3051

16 күн бұрын

May 17th (my birthday) is consistently the worst day of the year. Hang in there lads

@Sabuxxxtreme

16 күн бұрын

@@jacoblee3051 hope everything alright man

@nicholasarmstrong643

11 күн бұрын

Every month, hell, every week

@brantlee1411

11 күн бұрын

Yep going through sum things

it's not just the lyrics, it's Layne's haunting voice, it's Mike's deep bass, Sean's cracking drums, and Jerry's amazing guitar that pulls at your heartstrings. It's the TOTALITY of the song that makes it so amazing and timeless. It can apply to any situation not just drug abuse. Everyone faces the path of time, and lies, and at some point we all fight our battles alone.❤️

@anthonybradshaw1545

Жыл бұрын

your a fucking poet ♥️♥️♥️

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

Not “just” drug abuse..?..how magnanimous from a crack head= its not “ just” about him…?

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonybradshaw1545 it’s ‘you’re ‘…

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

Oh, well holler gee..is that what I said..?

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

Yeah..don’t understand why Alice didn’t just eliminate the storyline…?

The moment when Layne walks in and just starts singing is one of my favourite moments in all of music

@Jess-ky8mp

5 жыл бұрын

It's very bittersweet

@reverendwartooth8470

5 жыл бұрын

Mine too man

@MinusCube

5 жыл бұрын

crepez Definitely! He was amazing

@mikkelandersen7788

5 жыл бұрын

Dear Minus Cube. You say it so absolut beautiful . All the best from Denmark

@gootchdog1

5 жыл бұрын

😭😭

Best of luck to whom all that ever feel alone, stuck and forever drifting in an endless scream for understanding and help.

Honestly one of the best acoustic rock songs ever

@tonykusz9943

2 ай бұрын

Snuff acoustic is pretty touching too if you haven’t check it out

@jonathan_420

2 ай бұрын

@@tonykusz9943 I will check it out, thanks

I’m really happy people are actively listening and commenting on this like it’s brand new

@dgrat1000

4 жыл бұрын

Here for my daily listen, seen them live back in September in seattle it was amazing

@maggals

4 жыл бұрын

same i love this

@bradwalsh1903

4 жыл бұрын

That’s because it never gets old.

@Jeremy_-eu4cs

4 жыл бұрын

Because its so beautiful

@johnnygriffith6952

4 жыл бұрын

Song is timeless

This performance to me has always felt like layne saying goodbye. Truely heartbreaking

@CrunkErmmzmz

Жыл бұрын

@sappyx kurt coabin and layne were both struggling man): herion is one of an drug

@alex26amn

Жыл бұрын

So true...

@fozianizamuddin6074

Жыл бұрын

But he was alive till 2002?

@caseytucker8373

11 ай бұрын

@@fozianizamuddin6074 yeah but he isolated himself for years and wouldn't see anyone until his death.

@tommymyers684

11 ай бұрын

He was dying...and they all knew. It broke my heart....he was such an inspiration to me. Chris Cornell too.

He wasn't for this world, he was sent just for a while to grace us with his presence,to give us a glimpse of his magic. And then he went away, he went somewhere else to share his magic. Wherever you are Layne,you are loved.❤

I've been hooked for 33 years, cocaine and alcohol, clean now for 6 years. I'm never going back to that disgusting way of life! For everyone who's in rehab : DON'T GIVE UP, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, YOU CAN DO IT!

Growing up in Jersey we only listened to hip-hop. My boy (white) put me up on AIC never knew y'all had so much pain in y'all music going thru the same things we go thru in the inner city, addiction, alcoholism, suicides, poverty and death around the corner. This song brought me to tears when I first heard it. I live in a better neighborhood now and my neighbor played this while cutting his grass. Brought back that feeling!! Black, white, red or yellow stay strong and love your fellow man!!!

@Dennis-sq2nm

4 жыл бұрын

Amen brother. We all go thru the same struggles just trying to make a living a be happy. Stay safe out there. 🙏

@thomasbentin2205

3 жыл бұрын

So be it!

@allexisberry7367

3 жыл бұрын

Hard times dont discriminate.

@NicolePoliskey

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful message. xxoo

@IcyHot311

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss!! Amen

"if I can't be my own, id feel better dead" might be the most powerful line in lyrical history.

@nightwingbaby

6 ай бұрын

Verdade universal!

@perryneum

4 ай бұрын

Easy now.

@Cisco4081

4 ай бұрын

"And yet I fight, and yet I fight this battle all alone. No one to cry to, no place to call home". Shit hits home for me

@Bob-hz6fp

4 ай бұрын

#im14andthisisdeep

@ricksanchez3785

4 ай бұрын

​@@Bob-hz6fp #im100andhatemyself

There will never be a time as culturally as significant as the 1990’s in the U.S.A. This song, this album, this band examplifies that. It was a perfect storm of music, culture and fashion. There will never be another time of this significance in this country. Ever

@sharoncharper

3 ай бұрын

I yearn for that era so badly. When times were simpler, too. I'm 42 now but sometimes feel it was yesterday, that I could go back and it's right there.😞

If I can't be my own, I'd fell better dead. Those words resonated in 1993, still do in 2024.

Mike's bass tone is so fricken good in this concert

@RicardoCosta-tz7wl

5 жыл бұрын

ValkyrieBSG as always ;)

@lorenzobarichello5180

5 жыл бұрын

@@RicardoCosta-tz7wl Brasileiro detectado

@RicardoCosta-tz7wl

5 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo Barichello não, português detetado sim ;)

@richardroberson2564

5 жыл бұрын

He really proved himself with the great baselines of nutshell and rotten apple.

@lorenzobarichello5180

5 жыл бұрын

@@RicardoCosta-tz7wl Oh, desculpe! Ao menos falamos o mesmo idioma :)

I know this sounds ridiculous but as I sit here in this moment, this might be the greatest song/performance ever.

@mariannegarcia2373

7 ай бұрын

It is.

@DonnyDealer

7 ай бұрын

I’ve yet to find better..

@thomascarney9021

7 ай бұрын

Not ridiculous at all. Perceptive, correct, and understanding. A dying man appears to tell his story thru this song. Ridiculous , No; monumental Yes!

@staceymaureenwhiestedman2284

7 ай бұрын

Agreed

@StoneTheCr0w

7 ай бұрын

I feel like it's a swan song lamenting the capitalist machine we as government owned civilians are born into. He'd rather be dead than a wage slave or military boot. He can't buy land, he can't build on government land, he can't LIVE.

to anyone out there struggling: stay sober another day. You can do it. It's just another day

Enough to make a grown man tear up

Seeing Layne walk out and immediately sing “and yet I fight this battle alone...” is heart breaking.

@pumpkin28ful

3 жыл бұрын

We chase misprinted lines was the first thing he said but yea I feel you . On that bro .

@freddysol7190

3 жыл бұрын

Everytime I play this I start crying.

@dazhutchy823

3 жыл бұрын

@@pumpkin28ful lies not lines

@jamief.8406

3 жыл бұрын

@MKULTRA same

@jamief.8406

3 жыл бұрын

I cannot watch this without crying

Layne Staley walks in, nonchalantly, almost disinterested and then sings with all of his heart, not his vocal cords. What a way to go out, rest in unchained peace, Layne, Kurt, Chris.

@STTDB1990

3 жыл бұрын

And Scott

@Reservoirdog-be2df

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on brother

@eva9092

3 жыл бұрын

We are just lucky enough to be blessed with their music. There will never be anyone else like them. I hope all they are jamming together somewhere, wherever they are

@montanarobbins5562

3 жыл бұрын

That's because he took a banger to last for the WHOLE SHOW it's a wonder he didn't die then 😔

@junkhead_92

3 жыл бұрын

@@STTDB1990 we must protect Eddie Vedder

The greatest unplugged performance of all time. Layne is the best singer ever.

Best voice in grunge music. AIC is the best grunge band

@jonathan_420

3 ай бұрын

100% true

Layne Stayley, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, we miss you guys, man.

@terryjoyner9163

3 ай бұрын

A lineup of remarkable and timeless singers,to be blessed with a vocal instrument that these guys had.What a great time to be alive back then.

@lifeintheshack2193

3 ай бұрын

Don't forget Chester ❤

@trentbateman

3 ай бұрын

America really is pathetic in preventing and treating drug abuse. None of these guys should’ve even had the option to start in heroin

@niteporter

3 ай бұрын

I don't miss Scott Weiland or Chester but I miss the late great Mister Mark Lanegan my goat, Andrew Wood and Ian curtis even though ian died a year before I was born. Damn it

@sashimiturtle

3 ай бұрын

​@@trentbateman thats a really great idea... we'll just make it illegal so they'll stop.... 🤦🏻‍♂️

Can you imagine being there that night? No phones and crap. Witnessing such a pure, raw, emotional and iconic moment in (grunge)music history. All silent and in awe. Just goosebumps...

@Flachmatuch

2 жыл бұрын

This will go in history as one the greatest performances on record. Ever.

@DimaGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flachmatuch This IS already in history, since 1996 until forever!

@pho3nix-

2 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of them

@terraformthesun2896

2 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

@vapordreams983

2 жыл бұрын

TeChNoLoGy BaD gIvE mE lIkE

When you’ve been at the gates of hell this song hits different.

Layne walks up to mic and gives the best vocal performance of all time. Goosebumps every time

@samsschool3639

Жыл бұрын

Flawless timing from walking up to the mic to starting to sing

@morganparker6629

Жыл бұрын

He just sits down and 2 seconds later just starts singing … the best performance. He went to the mic and boom

@Kreepyb5

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well

@SolicitorRandolph

Жыл бұрын

Literally just walks up and does it. 10/10

@idiot_rat

Жыл бұрын

I hope ur doing alright, my man

Granted I was only 14 when they did this but I was really surprised that they choose Alice in Chains to do an acoustic set but they just killed it. All of those songs sounded incredible and hearing the emotion in Layne's voice was beautiful.

Lord almighty if anything when i get to heaven if i make it through the door let me see this man perform please he has that voice that makes me just 😢😢

For me the bassist stands out in this whole session. I mean I never thought a bass could sound so beautiful in live session

@EduanSnarf

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, so much truth. Incredible playing

@alejandrorivera6570

4 жыл бұрын

The best mtvunplugged

@christawinkler3961

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@danielcbroome

4 жыл бұрын

Sunsence one of the greatest

@xxka0tikkxx

4 жыл бұрын

It was Mike Inez playing this live. Although yes Mike Starr was the original bassist

he died alone, faminshed and 80 lbs. this song was his most honest. a cry for help. fight addiction any way you can. this was a journal entry. don't let it be yours.

@joshuachandlersan5014

3 жыл бұрын

Go watch Man in a Box knowing what happened in the end.

My opinion this is the best unplugged from that era

So forth telling, as well as haunting...RIP LANE ,never will be forgotten ...

My brother, age 26, died from the side effects of drug and alcohol addiction on October 8, 2020. The side effect was suicide in his case. He couldn't stop using. He wanted to stop. All the help was there. But he was too depressed to accept it. I am not mad at him for hanging himself. I'm an alcoholic as well, and I'm in active recovery; I'm 96 days clean and sober. I'll show my brother's 9 month old daughter (my beautiful niece) how much he loved her through always being there for her. That baby is mine now. She will not grow up without a father figure if I have anything to do about it. "THE MOMENT YOU ADMIT YOU ARE HOPELESS, YOU BECOME AT THAT VERY MOMENT, NO LONGER HELPLESS." -Fr. Joseph C. Martin

@eightreasons566

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you my friend and your niece. Live a beautiful life.

@liljoe8667

3 жыл бұрын

I lost my brother to...Also my sister same story as you just know your not alone and never give up the fight you have to live for yourself and let your brothers daughter live for herself and find her own path .... took me a long time to realize that. I tried being the father figure to only find out its not my place ..... you gotta live your life man for u noone else but you

@Urine_Urine_Urine

3 жыл бұрын

@@liljoe8667 I appreciate your story as well my friend. It sounds very much like you can relate to what my family and I are going through. I'll definitely keep that advice in mind, about raising my niece and all. I only want what's best for her. Thank you for telling me. Peace.

@LooxJJ

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you the strength and fortitude to go through the challenges. I am sure you will break through the chain and show your lovely niece how beautiful life can be. Wishing you the best of all.

@LeakenaDoll

3 жыл бұрын

Wish you all the best in life🙏🏻

I'm crying alone in my room at two in the morning. This song speaks to me on a spiritual level. I feel empty.

@jamief.8406

3 жыл бұрын

Your not alone sweetheart

@mariannegarcia2373

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamief.8406 I'm here again. Eternally grateful to AIC for keeping me company in my dark hours

@jamief.8406

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariannegarcia2373 one day at a time

@mariannegarcia2373

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamief.8406 Take care, Ms. Jamie. Sending love from the Philippines!

@josemariarodriguezcastillo1382

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariannegarcia2373 sometimes we need this level of sadness and loneliness to heal ourselves. Take care, girl!

Everry time I hear this song, I cry a little ......"No one to cry to, no place to call home". It breaks my heart that Layne's dad betrayed him :(

may 2024 anyone ?