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		Chris Cornell shows he's still one of the best and most powerful voices in music today with his version of "I will always love you" (youtube.com)		44
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dugitman		2012-02-25 09:17:32 AM

Uh, that was like, really good... and I'm as sick of that song as anyone.

Phelan		2012-02-25 09:39:25 AM

That has to be the best version of that song I have ever heard.

Mugato		2012-02-25 10:33:15 AM

I can't bring myself to listen to that but he's a good singer. He made a kickass James Bond song.

dugitman		2012-02-25 10:39:39 AM

Mugato: I can't bring myself to listen to that but he's a good singer. He made a kickass James Bond song.

It's actually ok to listen. It's done differently enough to not make you hear Whitney in your head.

Godscrack		2012-02-25 10:49:18 AM

How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

Chris Cornell is one of the best out there.

jake_lex		2012-02-25 11:26:10 AM

Godscrack: How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

Chris Cornell is one of the best out there.

It's probably because he actually does know how to sing. After all, opera singers must sing loud enough to be heard over a full orchestra, and they can have very long careers.

CheddarPants		2012-02-25 11:41:22 AM

Godscrack: How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

Chris Cornell is one of the best out there.

I think he avoided the cigarettes. Although I don't know how he could have avoided the secondhand smoke during Soundgarden's early days.

brap		2012-02-25 12:20:04 PM

Well, um, er...that made me apprectiate Dolly Parton.

Tymast		2012-02-25 12:34:47 PM

say hello 2 heaven (new window) Temple of the dog... i miss this group.

MagSeven		2012-02-25 12:43:33 PM

CheddarPants: Godscrack: How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

Chris Cornell is one of the best out there.

I think he avoided the cigarettes. Although I don't know how he could have avoided the secondhand smoke during Soundgarden's early days.

He smoked like a chimney and drank like a fish right up until Audioslave's 2nd record or so. He told a story about how much better he felt and how his voice was coming back when I saw them play.

unitednihilists		2012-02-25 01:08:32 PM

Godscrack: How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

Chris Cornell is one of the best out there.

Holy Crap does he ever look young there. I forgot how old I am.

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Lsherm		2012-02-25 01:14:25 PM

Godscrack: How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

It's the redeeming power of flannel.

wellreadneck		2012-02-25 01:25:25 PM

I enjoyed it, but I have a question that I don't know how to google.
Why is the song identified like this?
chriscornell (Dolly Parton / Whitney Houston) - Chris Cornell - San Francisco, Masonic Auditorium - Obama 2012 Event - February 16, 2012
I thought the songwriter and the artist were listed. Why is Whitney Houston there?

Drexl's Eye		2012-02-25 01:50:50 PM

It was ok, but I would have liked it better if he'd stuck to the singing and let someoen else handle the guitar work. You know, someone who could play.

LewDux		2012-02-25 02:02:41 PM

wellreadneck: I enjoyed it, but I have a question that I don't know how to google.
Why is the song identified like this?
chriscornell (Dolly Parton / Whitney Houston) - Chris Cornell - San Francisco, Masonic Auditorium - Obama 2012 Event - February 16, 2012
I thought the songwriter and the artist were listed. Why is Whitney Houston there?

Most people think of IWALY as WH and not DP song. In other words: to cash in

InfrasonicTom		2012-02-25 02:32:28 PM

'member the days of the music tab?

yeah, good times man, good times.

wellreadneck		2012-02-25 02:38:18 PM

LewDux: wellreadneck: I enjoyed it, but I have a question that I don't know how to google.
Why is the song identified like this?
chriscornell (Dolly Parton / Whitney Houston) - Chris Cornell - San Francisco, Masonic Auditorium - Obama 2012 Event - February 16, 2012
I thought the songwriter and the artist were listed. Why is Whitney Houston there?

Most people think of IWALY as WH and not DP song. In other words: to cash in

In that case... (Dolly Parton/ Porter Wagoner/Whitney Houston)

DeltaPunch		2012-02-25 03:05:20 PM

In case you haven't heard his acoustic version of Billie Jean (new window), get on it. It's phenomenal.

vegasj		2012-02-25 03:16:51 PM

still an amazing voice.

damn.

Mr. Potatoass		2012-02-25 03:23:59 PM

InfrasonicTom: 'member the days of the music tab?

yeah, good times man, good times.

QFT

chopit		2012-02-25 03:58:07 PM

Well, just like everything else in Whitney's short and tragic life, that was totally worthless. Mr. Cornell is not doing himself a service by trying to cash in on the death of a junkie.

John Nash		2012-02-25 04:29:18 PM

jake_lex: Godscrack: How 22+ years of belting out hard rock songs with Soundgarden and his vocal cords are still intact, is a mystery to me.

Chris Cornell is one of the best out there.

It's probably because he actually does know how to sing. After all, opera singers must sing loud enough to be heard over a full orchestra, and they can have very long careers.

He learned along the way then. Badmotorfinger is an awesome album, but his vocals are actually pretty weak.

LeroyBourne		2012-02-25 04:44:44 PM

That would have been very fitting on their 'louder than love' album.

Amusedtodeath		2012-02-25 05:00:32 PM

DeltaPunch: In case you haven't heard his acoustic version of Billie Jean (new window), get on it. It's phenomenal.

The whole album is awesome. But Billie Jean and Thank You (Zepplin cover) are awesome.

NicoFinn		2012-02-25 05:59:01 PM

...and he's smokin' hot, too.

InferiousX		2012-02-25 06:21:07 PM

I miss Audioslave.

Soundgarden was alright, but Audioslave just had a better feel IMO

SharkTrager		2012-02-25 07:37:27 PM

Mr. Potatoass: InfrasonicTom: 'member the days of the music tab?

yeah, good times man, good times.

QFT

We all know what, and by that I mean who, killed the music tab. But, of course, speaking ill of that person will earn you a time out,

CitizenTed		2012-02-25 08:13:35 PM

I hate Chris Cornell. Not only is he a phenomenal vocalist, but he's also one the best songwriters working today. His ability to conjure up breathtaking new tunes decade after decade is nothing short of genius. He's also one helluva nice guy, treating his fans and his team with kindness and respect. Of course, he's also very good-looking and admired throughout the industry. I just hate him.

demonfaerie		2012-02-25 08:27:26 PM

My God does the man age at all?

chemrebel		2012-02-25 08:27:58 PM

OMG could you drag that cat across the barbed chickenwire any harder? I cashed out after he got to the first chorus. He runs hot and cold with his vocal performances for my tastes, and I am really glad Soundgarden is back together and all, but definitely more on the frosty end of that scale for me.

/mmmm frostys
//anyone else need anything from Wendy's while I'm there?

You are Borg		2012-02-25 08:58:49 PM

Saw Soundgarden back in the summer in Vancouver, one of the best shows I've ever seen. GWAR and Weird Al hold the top 2 spots.
Chris, call me, I want to have your babies!

willfullyobscure		2012-02-25 09:18:44 PM

DeltaPunch: In case you haven't heard his acoustic version of Billie Jean (new window), get on it. It's phenomenal.

This was good. the OP's video is shiatballs.

mtpagan		2012-02-25 11:50:11 PM

DeltaPunch: In case you haven't heard his acoustic version of Billie Jean (new window), get on it. It's phenomenal.

That was really good! Thanks for sharing that.

tetzy		2012-02-26 02:00:43 AM

My favorite Male vocalist of the past, well; since Rob Halford.

Fark Me Runnin		2012-02-26 02:08:31 AM

Did Dolly Parton die or something? Why is this song suddenly relevent again?

UseLessHuman		2012-02-26 05:24:57 AM

Came expecting Obama derp and was completely blown away. Nothing. I guess even Obama haters love Chris Cornell. He hit a wrong note on his guitar twice in the song. That's as much criticism as I could muster.

dumbobruni		2012-02-26 06:33:44 AM

chopit: Well, just like everything else in Whitney's short and tragic life, that was totally worthless. Mr. Cornell is not doing himself a service by trying to cash in on the death of a junkie.

and you are a disgrace to the human race

Mister Peejay		2012-02-26 09:10:55 AM

He did a really good version of a song?

Great. So why did Subby link this one instead?

/trufax: Speed up Soundgarden. Sounds like Rush.

chemrebel		2012-02-26 12:56:57 PM

dumbobruni: chopit: Well, just like everything else in Whitney's short and tragic life, that was totally worthless. Mr. Cornell is not doing himself a service by trying to cash in on the death of a junkie.

and you are a disgrace to the human race

Holy carp, how did I not catch this shamefully ignored, understated yet masterful troll until now? Bravo, Sir chopit.

kab		2012-02-26 01:13:32 PM

InferiousX: I miss Audioslave.

Soundgarden was alright, but Audioslave just had a better feel IMO

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in a landscape		2012-02-26 04:06:19 PM

Chris Cornel, Robert Plant and Freddy Mercury hold my top spots for greatest rock singers of all time in my book.

Tumunga		2012-02-26 10:36:33 PM

brap: Well, um, er...that made me apprectiate Dolly Parton.

boobsrgood		2012-02-27 12:02:39 AM

dugitman: Uh, that was like, really good... and I'm as sick of that song as anyone.

Phelan: That has to be the best version of that song I have ever heard.

That was the first thing that has made me feel sad for her death.