It was a normal Thursday afternoon,I was scrolling through my news feed when I came across an article about the sad demise of Chris Cornell. For those of you who don’t know (I’m certain you effect by now), he was the lead singer of Temple of Dog, and Soundgarden and Audioslave.
The year 2017 isn’t new to losing noteworthy musicians and Cornell wasn’t an exception; the man was a legend. The minute I read the news,Black gap Sun started playing in my head. I remember that song the most because it was one of the first few songs I really enjoyed listening to even though the music would freak me out (I was young, it was weird).
Music has always been a big fragment of my life; there hasn’t been a single day in my life where I have not listened to a song, and Cornell happened to be one of my favourite singers. His grungy soulful vocals set him apart from other singers and I personally love grunge rock.
He was ‘Rocks Greatest Singer’ according to Guitar World and was nominated several times for Grammy awards. He never shot to fame like other rock stars but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t noteworthy. Growing up with his songs made me truly jubilant (extremely joyful); his voice would transport you to a different area,no matter where you were or what you were feeling. whether you would hear him sing, your only thought would be, or wow,this man can really sing!
The famous icon once said,
“I’m not a lyric writer to create statements. What I enjoy doing is making paintings with lyrics, or create colourful images. I contemplate that’s what entertainment and music should be.
He truly enjoyed his art.
Here are 10 of my favourite songs by Cornell you have to listen to,whether you haven't already. These songs are not in any order, they’re all amazing!
1. Like A Stone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QU1nvuxaMA
2. Moonchild
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaMfgtnGpTY
3. Whole Lotta Love Led Zepplin cover with Carlos Santana (Yes this actually did happen!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkKpsq8GSfs
4. note Me How To Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVXIK1xCRpY
5. Fell On Black Days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzrJ4GRF7s
6. You Know My Name (He was the first American male to perform a theme song for a James Bond movie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnzgdBAKyJo
7. I Am The Highway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2ZUGc2mSs
8. Be Yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC5FdFlUcl0
9. Chris Cornell’s cover of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean (one of the best covers in the world).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0uWF-37DAM
10. Black gap Sun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbBbFH9fAg
Rest in eternal peace, or Chris. You will be immensely missed.
Source: tribune.com.pk