Imma pile on the request line and ask for your perspective on Savatage’s “Gutter Ballet.” The Oliva Brothers were the power supply to Savatage’s power station. RIP Criss Oliva🎸🥀
Just like Temple of the Dog, this song is about the passing of Andy Wood. Candlebox continues to contribute to the fight against addiction and have even performed this song acoustically at rehab clinics etc.
Yeah, Andy Wood was such a well-loved guy that a bunch of great music that came out then was about him and his passing away. This, the whole Temple of the Dog album, Alice in Chains' "Would?", the list goes on.
And all Love could say was they were poseurs and not from Seattle. That beef turned me off to her, and I was an avid fan of hers. As for Andy Wood, MLB's _Apple_ was, and remains, one of my all-time favorite albums.
I was addicted to heroin for 10 yrs.no one heard my cries for help.took me being revived 5 times before I realized I was gonna have to save myself. Been clean 3 years now ❤️😔
Thank you for realizing you are worth saving. You heard your soul’s cries yourself. Powerful share. Be safe and positive. Be bright and strong. Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid 🌞
If you ever need help come to the comments section in recent RUclips music videos. Someone will therefor you. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. ✌🏼
Underrated band. People have noted this was written for his friend Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone. Check out Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone. Such an awesome song
It's always weird to me that people skip songs on any record. Even worse, the people that just skip to the singles . Most people aren't music heads though.
Absolutely right. I've always thought this was one of the best albums. It's probably my second favorite album of all time. It's just a very well put together album where as you say. I never skipped a song. I like the band a lot but not one of my favorite bands. This album however is one of my favs
Fun fact Candlebox was one of the first bands released from Madonna's Maverick Records label. Years ago, I was singing their song 'You' at karaoke in So Cal. Afterwards a guy came up to me to say I really nailed the song. Turns out he was the drummer for the band, lol. To this day, the best karaoke compliment I ever had.
Peter Klett is such an underrated guitar god that's not talked about enough. EVERY solo is on point. The riffs are powerful & captivating. Martin & Klett created magic.
My brother in law died from driving drunk the wrong way over a bridge, semi hit him. When we went with my hubby’s sister to get the stuff out of his car this was the CD in his player. Always makes me think of him, and to take an Uber when I know I will be drinking.
I would suggest the unedited “You” and “Cover Me” then the official videos. You have to hear Kevin uncensored. That voice is strong and he is singing from his soul.
Candlebox has a special place in my heart. Everytime i hear them, it brings back the 90's all over again. Thank's for keeping great music Alive 👍 check out "Butterfly" from them, it's one of my favorite.
Thanks for putting this here. I didn't realize and read this: americansongwriter.com/behind-the-song-candlebox-shares-what-the-chorus-in-far-behind-was-really-supposed-to-sound-like/
"Its giving me some Alice In Chains vibes" It should this was also written about Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone, same as the AIC song "Would" take a deep dive into Candlebox, they are awesome, check out Cover me.
Thank you so much for reacting to this song. My daughter died from a heroin overdose in 2018 and struggled so much for 5 years. This song is so true and I can relate to watching her suffer and couldn't help her. I love what you said. It's good to see people have compassion instead of judgement for addicts. Nobody wants to be an addict. They just don't want to hurt anymore.
A lot of people don't care to listen to the addicts story. Friend died of a heroin OD, and I heard all the "junkie" talk. What they don't know is that he was pretty strait edge all his life. He got hurt and the doctors prescribed him Oxytocin for the pain. Then they cut him off cold turkey. The withdrawal was too much, and the pills cost too much on the street, so he tried heroin. It was cheap, it killed the pain and then killed him. Still to this day, I blame the doctors for his death.
I was 12 when this song came out, and in my innocent 12-year-old self I had no idea until much later the references to drugs in this song, I just really liked the beat. Years later, the song is heavy and powerful, and Kevin's voice is so booming while also crying out for help. Such a great song!
One of the most underrated 90's band, Candle box is a incredible band , you should check the entire album out , Rain , Arrow, Cover me ,, etc. Etc. Every song is good
this song breaks me every time i hear it, it destorys me inside its hard when you live it from the outside watching somebody you love destory themselves
Shout-out to the Grunge Era🙏 Great Music, Sad that we LOST SO MANY with SO MUCH TALENT during that Time... R.I.P.🙏 I Lost many Family Members & Friends Because of Addiction. I've been Clean for 26 Years now... I didn't want to Die, I wanted Life🙏
Hugely personal for me. I know it's not written 100% about a human relationship, but it fits perfectly. I once showed my disappointment at a former love interests behaviour by embarrassing her at a party in front of many (she came to hug me on a couch and I shrugged her off onto the floor). Two years later she wouldn't even speak to me when I saw her. 20 years later (after the Army) I started Facebook and thought if I saw her I'd want to apologize. I found out instead she had died in her mid twenties to a brain tumor. Don't wait to apologize folks. This is her song when it comes on the USB.
I'm sorry you never recieved the verbal closure you need and wanted but, she does KNOW how sorry you are. I hope that can comfort you a little. Your absolutely right. Everyone should say their " I love yous". Time isn't guaranteed.
This song was written as a tribute to Andrew Wood, who other's have already mentioned. He has a lot of connections to the Seattle Grunge seen. He was roommates at one point with brother Chris Cornell. Chris formed 'Temple of the Dog' as a tribute to him. Members included two of Andrew's bandmates from Mother Love Bone, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, along with Eddie Vedder and a few others that were eventually Pearl Jam. Your Alice in Chains connection is their song "Would?" that is a tribute to him as well. He had reached so many people in his short lifespan there's no telling what he could have done himself.
Song about former Mother Love Bone lead singer, Andrew Wood. MLB went on to do a record with Chris Cornell as Temple of the Dog and then formed Mookie Blaylock which became known as Pearl Jam. Lots of Seattle ties with this genre of music.
One of the songs that hits you in a really weird way. Like memories you had with friends/family that passed away, the anger/sadness you have at the loss of their life. Truly sad.
Lost my uncle/brother/roommate to cancer over a year ago. We used to love buying vinyl for each other, he was big into 90's grunge and alternative, he got me into this song/group. I never knew how much looking around the house after he left, listening to songs like this would hit me... I'm glad he found a way to make me remember him. 50 is too young for what he went through
This song brings back memories - dark, hellish memories! I'm a recovering addict, almost 6 years unchained. I was certain that my addiction was going to win and to be honest, I prayed for death to come quickly. I kept a scrap of paper with some songs written on it to play at my funeral, if there was even going to be a funeral. This was one of those songs! I'm in tears now only because I was unable to display any kind of emotion then. I've come so far that I sometimes forget that hell and need to be reminded. I never have to go back! #WeDoRecover
Thank you for sharing this. Don’t know you but glad you are here to tell your touching experience. Happy you are hearing this song with us and not at your funeral. Stay bright Disco Lemonade 🕺🏾🍋
I started listening to Candlebox when I was a junior in high school. Still listen to this day. Kevin (the lead singer) is still touring, usually smaller venues.
'Rain' is one of Candlebox's overlooked tunes but it is stellar and one of their more developed songs. Candlebox suffered from not being grunge in the grunge era, but had a couple really good rock albums. Add me to the list of those suggesting Mother Love Bone. You don't fully grasp the Seattle sound of the 90s without hearing a little from them.. and feeling the lasting impact Andrew Wood had on Chris Cornell, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Candlebox, etc. 'Stardog Champion' is probably a good entry tune for Mother Love Bone.
This song has one of my favorite guitar solos. Love that warm sustaining Les Paul neck pickup tone. Another favorite is the solo from Whitesnake's "Is This Love".
I graduated in 1994 as well. Want to really feel old? An 18 year old graduating this year looking back to 1994 is the exact same amount of time as we looked back at the Summer of Love in 1967..... 27 years....
I always felt that because these guys were signed at the same time as the big "grunge" bands and from the same geographic area that they were kinda over looked by the music industry....if the had come out a few years earlier or later they would have been huge. Love Kevin's vocals💕Nice job on the reaction👏
Saw them open for Rush. Great act. As they were leaving the stage after their last song and the crowd was screaming for more, they graciously explained that it was time for Rush, then the guitarist awesomely played the opening riff of Fly By Night. Been a Candlebox fan since.
There are very few albums I will always always always own hard copies of- Mother Love Bone "Apple" is one of those albums. I really hope Jamel does a reaction to "Stargazer " by MLB
I love that the song mirrors how the relationship between someone hurting and a friend goes. It starts out light little things and you notice but you don’t really say anything. Then intensifies to where it’s out of decontrol and maybe they have left and the friends who witnessed it all are left.
This song was a tribute to Andy Wood, RIP, of Mother Love Bone, many songs from Seattle bands are a tribute to him. Say Hello To Heaven by Temple of the Dog for example. Candlebox was amazing but got the short end of the stick when it came to fair treatment by record producers and a lot of people were saying they were “grunge copycats and wannabes” at the time. They got bad press and their second album was rushed as they were on a hectic touring schedule so it didn’t sell well at all. Such a shame, they were great in my opinion and his voice is powerful AF. Please check out Screaming Trees, I Nearly Lost You There. You won’t be sorry. 💜 Check out Long Gone Day live with Mark Lanegan and Layne Staley. It’ll blow your doors off!
wow i haven't heard this song in ages...i was only 14/15 when i first heard it. but after hearing it again, it makes me think about DMX and his final days and the people that were around him as he overdosed.
There Were No Drugs Found In His System!! He Died From A Heart Attack “ They Killed Him “ They Always Say It’s An OD Or Suicide By Hanging....Wakey Uppy People!!
Man, that whole album is killer!! It’s like putting on a Boston album and letting it roll!! Check out the song “cover me” thank you for keeping great music alive!!
I tell you what.... I still get chills when I hear that song... Powerful ....."Tomorrow holds a sense of what I feel for you in my mind As you trip the final line. And that cold day when you lost control, Shame you left my life so soon you should have told me But you left me far behind." Rock On... Peace, Sharon
Yay!!!!! This is one of my faves. from way back!!! Thanks!!! Always seems empty pools are references to endings... drugs lead to emptiness and endings for some.
My much beloved nephew was killed by a drunk driver. I was so brokenhearted, he was so much more than blood. This song reminds me of him so much, we listened to this song repeatedly on the way home from his funeral.
Solely my opinion: I think this is one of the greatest songs ever. The message, the construction, the voice, everything about it is perfect. Just a deep deep song, full of emotion and hurt. And then when you learn and research the song, you find yourself learning about Andy Wood, and his rise and fall. His death resulted in the birth of Pearl Jam. It’s just DEEP.
reason you getting Alice in chains vibes is cause during the time this song came out there was a handful of bands that kinda had the same sound but every band was dif and great in their own right!!!!!!!!!!! Great reaction as always....This is one my favorite songs from those years !!!!
This song is really a rabbit hole of amazing music being born out of tragedy...This song was written in honor of their friend Andy Wood singer of the Mother Love Bone...Andy Wood also was the inspiration behind the group Temple of the Dog (super group which has Chris Cornell Eddie Vetter Mike McCready etc) to honor his memory...there are also a couple of Soundgarden songs written for him...it’s a pretty amazing story with lots of layers and lots of groups to look at Also love the Candlebox song You it’s my angry driving song... Great video as always!
I loved these guys especially this album. Getting friends to try different music was tough back then in the early nineties to 2000. This is one of those bands that can attract people that don't even like rock and that says something about this bands style and the message that comes with the 🎶. I also like your comments at the end 👍 😎 🎶
I managed to avoid drug addiction, but I've struggled and still struggle with depression my whole life. this song always spoke to me as someone always on the edge of self destruction and how even I would be missed.
Finally. Was wondering when you would get to this. To me, this is one of the greatest songs ever. Hearing those beginning chords always give me goosebumps. This isn't a song you hear, this is a song you feel. Great choice.
Andy Wood, from what everyone who knew has said, was an incredible talent who struggled with his own genius, the world only learned of him from the songs of so many of his friends. Everyone in the Seattle music scene knew this guy and some of their biggest hits were about him and his passing and the loss they still feel.
Saw them live at pain in the grass, way back when it was free, in Seattle. Then saw them a few years back again at a local venue and they still sound the same and emote just as much feeling with all their music.
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Please check out “Marooned” by Pink Floyd
Since you like this song check out official video of "bound for the floor by Local H.
Try something from yes related album
Imma pile on the request line and ask for your perspective on Savatage’s “Gutter Ballet.” The Oliva Brothers were the power supply to Savatage’s power station. RIP Criss Oliva🎸🥀
This band should've been bigger than they ended up being. Great singer, great sound.
Seen the group in columbus oh. and they were incredible, they were an opening band that i can’t even remember who for.
Absolutely! They’re immensely talented!
Agreed, I didn't get to see them I had to work but the local radio station aired the show and they sounded great.
One of my favourite bands from the 90’s! I blinked, and they were gone!
One of my favorite bands to see for a club show.
Just like Temple of the Dog, this song is about the passing of Andy Wood. Candlebox continues to contribute to the fight against addiction and have even performed this song acoustically at rehab clinics etc.
Yeah, Andy Wood was such a well-loved guy that a bunch of great music that came out then was about him and his passing away. This, the whole Temple of the Dog album, Alice in Chains' "Would?", the list goes on.
man, i had no idea about this! listening to this song now with that perspective puts a whole new meaning to this.
Yes, all of this. Good to see folks know about Andy.... and Jamel, check out Mother Love Bone.....
And all Love could say was they were poseurs and not from Seattle. That beef turned me off to her, and I was an avid fan of hers.
As for Andy Wood, MLB's _Apple_ was, and remains, one of my all-time favorite albums.
@@jonlate4581 YESSSSSSSSS!!!
I was addicted to heroin for 10 yrs.no one heard my cries for help.took me being revived 5 times before I realized I was gonna have to save myself. Been clean 3 years now ❤️😔
Breath my friend.
Just....breath.
Thank you for realizing you are worth saving. You heard your soul’s cries yourself. Powerful share. Be safe and positive. Be bright and strong. Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid 🌞
@@brandib8465 thank you so much 😊
If you ever need help come to the comments section in recent RUclips music videos. Someone will therefor you. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. ✌🏼
@@crannbeathadh thank you so much! This means so much to me.😊
'Sitting around a pool with no water, ends up being a great song'
Truer words were never spoken.
Underrated band. People have noted this was written for his friend Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone. Check out Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone. Such an awesome song
back in the day our band played this one. huge hit with the fans. allowed me to really work out my aggression on the drums.
Isn't it "Chole Dancer/Crown of Thorns"? Tiny Dancer is an Elton John song. Don't confuse Jamel! lol.
@@jmhaces haha you are correct I must have mashed them up. I will correct my comment
Stargazer MotherLoveBone
Anything from Mother Love Bone!
This is on of those albums that you wanted to listen to from beginning to end with out skipping any songs
It's always weird to me that people skip songs on any record. Even worse, the people that just skip to the singles . Most people aren't music heads though.
Absurdly underrated album.
Absolutely right. I've always thought this was one of the best albums. It's probably my second favorite album of all time.
It's just a very well put together album where as you say. I never skipped a song.
I like the band a lot but not one of my favorite bands. This album however is one of my favs
From beginning to end, one of the best albums of the 90s.
Agreed, What a amazing album , not a bad song on it.
RIP Andrew Wood🤘
Fun fact Candlebox was one of the first bands released from Madonna's Maverick Records label. Years ago, I was singing their song 'You' at karaoke in So Cal. Afterwards a guy came up to me to say I really nailed the song. Turns out he was the drummer for the band, lol. To this day, the best karaoke compliment I ever had.
Nice brother
That's incredible
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Shit is deep. Struggled with drugs and alcohol for 15yrs plus. Been sober 115 days. 🙏
Keep strong my friend. Jesus and the Gospel are very real. The only truth in this backwards, lost world.
Keep strong!
Stay strong brother 🤞🏼💪🏼
Go for it brother! We’re cheering you on man. I’m addicted to porn and want to kick it
Keep your head up...your struggles are not without merit.
Kevin Martin has a great voice. Their song "You" is my favorite.
Such a good song!
"You" is my favorite song by them as well.
Agreed he does have a great voice.
To me, You is my second favorite.
Only behind He Calls Home. It's very close though.
Agreed. You is fantastic!
Agreed
One of the coolest, slickest guitar licks of the 90's. Plus a great solo.
Awesome drum hook, too!!
Peter Klett is such an underrated guitar god that's not talked about enough. EVERY solo is on point. The riffs are powerful & captivating. Martin & Klett created magic.
My brother in law died from driving drunk the wrong way over a bridge, semi hit him. When we went with my hubby’s sister to get the stuff out of his car this was the CD in his player. Always makes me think of him, and to take an Uber when I know I will be drinking.
So sad to hear that.
So sorry for your family. Very sad.
So very very sorry.
💔
So sorry for your loss :-(
I would suggest the unedited “You” and “Cover Me” then the official videos. You have to hear Kevin uncensored. That voice is strong and he is singing from his soul.
Cover me is so good and you is too!
Yes! You is a heavy tune.
What about Blossom and Change and You
Candlebox has a special place in my heart. Everytime i hear them, it brings back the 90's all over again. Thank's for keeping great music Alive 👍 check out "Butterfly" from them, it's one of my favorite.
Great song choice, from when rock n' roll was still gritty and true to life.
There’s an amazing story behind this tune.
Thanks for putting this here. I didn't realize and read this:
americansongwriter.com/behind-the-song-candlebox-shares-what-the-chorus-in-far-behind-was-really-supposed-to-sound-like/
I never realized it was about Andrew Wood.
I always figured it was about a girlfriend who ODed.
Music sets the sick ones free. -Andy Wood
27 years later, this song still gives me chills.
"Its giving me some Alice In Chains vibes" It should this was also written about Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone, same as the AIC song "Would" take a deep dive into Candlebox, they are awesome, check out Cover me.
"Cover Me" is my favorite Candle Box song.
yes Cover me, and It's alright
Cover me is awesome. Saw them in 2019 and they killed it!
When I saw them in concert in 94 they were replacing Alice in Chains because Layne of"d
@@williamsterling609 I'm still having a hard time with losing Layne and Kurt, and now Chester and Chris. we're losing too much possible amazing music.
Collective Soul is another band that I know you'd love on.. They were out about the same time Candlebox was on the scene...
There's a lot of great Candlebox (and a small amount of not so great Candlebox). The entire debut album is pretty awesome.
Happy Little Pills was a dud but Lucy is great!
Thank you so much for reacting to this song. My daughter died from a heroin overdose in 2018 and struggled so much for 5 years. This song is so true and I can relate to watching her suffer and couldn't help her. I love what you said. It's good to see people have compassion instead of judgement for addicts. Nobody wants to be an addict. They just don't want to hurt anymore.
A lot of people don't care to listen to the addicts story. Friend died of a heroin OD, and I heard all the "junkie" talk. What they don't know is that he was pretty strait edge all his life. He got hurt and the doctors prescribed him Oxytocin for the pain. Then they cut him off cold turkey. The withdrawal was too much, and the pills cost too much on the street, so he tried heroin. It was cheap, it killed the pain and then killed him. Still to this day, I blame the doctors for his death.
I was 12 when this song came out, and in my innocent 12-year-old self I had no idea until much later the references to drugs in this song, I just really liked the beat. Years later, the song is heavy and powerful, and Kevin's voice is so booming while also crying out for help. Such a great song!
"Your life was sad, but you lived it anyway" So many great lyrics!
There's no expressing how much the guy in the ice bath brings Chris Cornell to mind.
Exactly
It’s about Cornell’s former roommate Andrew Wood from Mother Love Bone.
OMG brother Jamal, this was your best reaction to date. You couldn’t have dissected a song any better than that. Great insight, man 👏👏
This is literally the most early 90s rock song I can think of.
Any songs by: Pearl Jam, Soul Asylum, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Green Day?
I envy you.
Great time to have lived.
Smells like Teen Spirit. Started the whole 90’s grunge thing off like a rocket
Two Princes and Semi-Charmed Life
One of the most underrated 90's band,
Candle box is a incredible band , you should check the entire album out , Rain , Arrow, Cover me ,, etc. Etc. Every song is good
Yes they are..But I’m glad they are still around ❤
He delivered these lyrics from his soul.. from a position of empathy
Saw them open up for Rush back then and again in 2019. Song is about Andrew Wood (rip) from Mother Love Bone.
this song breaks me every time i hear it, it destorys me inside its hard when you live it from the outside watching somebody you love destory themselves
Shout-out to the Grunge Era🙏 Great Music, Sad that we LOST SO MANY with SO MUCH TALENT during that Time... R.I.P.🙏
I Lost many Family Members & Friends Because of Addiction.
I've been Clean for 26 Years now...
I didn't want to Die, I wanted Life🙏
Hugely personal for me. I know it's not written 100% about a human relationship, but it fits perfectly. I once showed my disappointment at a former love interests behaviour by embarrassing her at a party in front of many (she came to hug me on a couch and I shrugged her off onto the floor). Two years later she wouldn't even speak to me when I saw her. 20 years later (after the Army) I started Facebook and thought if I saw her I'd want to apologize. I found out instead she had died in her mid twenties to a brain tumor. Don't wait to apologize folks. This is her song when it comes on the USB.
I'm sorry you never recieved the verbal closure you need and wanted but, she does KNOW how sorry you are. I hope that can comfort you a little. Your absolutely right. Everyone should say their " I love yous". Time isn't guaranteed.
Wow , sad story . Sorry about your loss , that has to be tough .
Wow you just hit me hard with that.....
One of my favorite bands from my youth!!!
This song was written as a tribute to Andrew Wood, who other's have already mentioned. He has a lot of connections to the Seattle Grunge seen. He was roommates at one point with brother Chris Cornell. Chris formed 'Temple of the Dog' as a tribute to him. Members included two of Andrew's bandmates from Mother Love Bone, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, along with Eddie Vedder and a few others that were eventually Pearl Jam. Your Alice in Chains connection is their song "Would?" that is a tribute to him as well. He had reached so many people in his short lifespan there's no telling what he could have done himself.
Would. Far behind. Temple of the dogs songs. And many many more hits produced for andy’s tribute. What a legacy
Song about former Mother Love Bone lead singer, Andrew Wood. MLB went on to do a record with Chris Cornell as Temple of the Dog and then formed Mookie Blaylock which became known as Pearl Jam. Lots of Seattle ties with this genre of music.
One of the songs that hits you in a really weird way. Like memories you had with friends/family that passed away, the anger/sadness you have at the loss of their life. Truly sad.
Lost my uncle/brother/roommate to cancer over a year ago. We used to love buying vinyl for each other, he was big into 90's grunge and alternative, he got me into this song/group. I never knew how much looking around the house after he left, listening to songs like this would hit me... I'm glad he found a way to make me remember him. 50 is too young for what he went through
This song was written about his friend Andy Wood who was fighting a battle with drugs. 😥
That battle he sadly lost.
@@MrTommason1968 😩
Who he couldn't stand to be around as he disintegrated. " didn't mean to treat so bad "
This song brings back memories - dark, hellish memories! I'm a recovering addict, almost 6 years unchained. I was certain that my addiction was going to win and to be honest, I prayed for death to come quickly. I kept a scrap of paper with some songs written on it to play at my funeral, if there was even going to be a funeral. This was one of those songs! I'm in tears now only because I was unable to display any kind of emotion then. I've come so far that I sometimes forget that hell and need to be reminded. I never have to go back! #WeDoRecover
Thank you for sharing this. Don’t know you but glad you are here to tell your touching experience. Happy you are hearing this song with us and not at your funeral. Stay bright Disco Lemonade 🕺🏾🍋
We do recover. And it gets better ! Kudos to you on 6 years you are a miracle my soul sister ! 8-12-09 for me. Blessings sent to you luv 💜
@@maryannerazzano7692 Congratulations to you!! 1/1/2016 - the only New Year's resolution that I ever followed through with
Grunge music will always be my spiritual ascension. ~ Jenn-X 🥰
I started listening to Candlebox when I was a junior in high school. Still listen to this day. Kevin (the lead singer) is still touring, usually smaller venues.
next from them should be "Rain" and "Blossom"
Definitely Rain!
I saw them about 15 years ago. They were still so good!
I had a friend who took her own life.. this song always reminds me of her 🙏🏼 even 17 years later.. still holds true 💔 God have mercy ❤️🙏🏼
'Rain' is one of Candlebox's overlooked tunes but it is stellar and one of their more developed songs. Candlebox suffered from not being grunge in the grunge era, but had a couple really good rock albums.
Add me to the list of those suggesting Mother Love Bone. You don't fully grasp the Seattle sound of the 90s without hearing a little from them.. and feeling the lasting impact Andrew Wood had on Chris Cornell, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Candlebox, etc.
'Stardog Champion' is probably a good entry tune for Mother Love Bone.
HELL YEAH MOTHER LOVE BONE.
Oh wow! I wore this song out!! ❤️❤️
This was my first CD and I still love it so so much! Please do more Candlebox!
Man, I love the guitar melody, it always gives me chills. 🔥❤
They were ahead of their time. Such an underrated band!
not really, just a couple of jams
Thank you for this. Lost a very important person yesterday and this was therapeutic. Love this song.
Raw passion and emotion. I still come close to crying by the time it ends.
This song has one of my favorite guitar solos. Love that warm sustaining Les Paul neck pickup tone. Another favorite is the solo from Whitesnake's "Is This Love".
I was just graduating from high school in 1994. So this is in my wheelhouse
I graduated in 1994 as well. Want to really feel old? An 18 year old graduating this year looking back to 1994 is the exact same amount of time as we looked back at the Summer of Love in 1967..... 27 years....
This song was part of my senior class music video. Class of 1995.
@@Wrangzilla '94 alum as well. Why would you do that to me?!
I was 14 or 15 when this song came out. So it's in my wheelhouse, too. One of my favorites.
Another great local band from her in Seattle, this song always hits me heard because of a personal experience.
🖤 This song really brings back some memories.
I always felt that because these guys were signed at the same time as the big "grunge" bands and from the same geographic area that they were kinda over looked by the music industry....if the had come out a few years earlier or later they would have been huge.
Love Kevin's vocals💕Nice job on the reaction👏
Saw them open for Rush. Great act. As they were leaving the stage after their last song and the crowd was screaming for more, they graciously explained that it was time for Rush, then the guitarist awesomely played the opening riff of Fly By Night. Been a Candlebox fan since.
RIP Andrew. Mother Love Bone is greatness
Please react to Chloe Dancer/crown of thorns by Mother Love Bone jamel, it’s excellent and well loved
Yes, mother love bone
There are very few albums I will always always always own hard copies of- Mother Love Bone "Apple" is one of those albums. I really hope Jamel does a reaction to "Stargazer " by MLB
I am an OG but love this band. I would pop the Lucy or Candlebox CD in my car and just cruise.
Recommend “Simple Lessons” and “Change”.
This song always makes me tear up when I hear it; the loss expressed in this song is so strong.
this song always makes me teary eyed..it's sadly beautiful
"You" is the best song ❤️. Must react to it. Everyone will love it 😘 make sure it's the explicit version
I love that the song mirrors how the relationship between someone hurting and a friend goes. It starts out light little things and you notice but you don’t really say anything. Then intensifies to where it’s out of decontrol and maybe they have left and the friends who witnessed it all are left.
One of the most underrated bands ever. They have a very distinct and beautiful sound. Great live band too!!!
One of my all time favorite songs!!! I’m an 80’s person. Born in 70, but 20’s during the 90’s. Love this one.
This song was a tribute to Andy Wood, RIP, of Mother Love Bone, many songs from Seattle bands are a tribute to him. Say Hello To Heaven by Temple of the Dog for example. Candlebox was amazing but got the short end of the stick when it came to fair treatment by record producers and a lot of people were saying they were “grunge copycats and wannabes” at the time. They got bad press and their second album was rushed as they were on a hectic touring schedule so it didn’t sell well at all. Such a shame, they were great in my opinion and his voice is powerful AF.
Please check out Screaming Trees, I Nearly Lost You There. You won’t be sorry. 💜
Check out Long Gone Day live with Mark Lanegan and Layne Staley. It’ll blow your doors off!
Long Gone Day Moore live is so good! 💜
Agreed! Mad Season!!
Oh yes! Screening Trees!
Take a look at Spin Doctors - Little miss cant be wrong or Two Princes.
Saw them in concert just a few years ago & they still sound the same! F*cking love this song.
wow i haven't heard this song in ages...i was only 14/15 when i first heard it. but after hearing it again, it makes me think about DMX and his final days and the people that were around him as he overdosed.
There Were No Drugs Found In His System!! He Died From A Heart Attack “ They Killed Him “ They Always Say It’s An OD Or Suicide By Hanging....Wakey Uppy People!!
Thanks Mel!! I appreciate it brotha!! Reminds me of HS! 😂👏✊💯
Good Call!
Not only one of the greatest 90's rock songs, but simply one of the greatest songs.of all time.
I’d forgotten about this band. They had some good stuff. Thanks for bringing them back into my life!
I LOVE this song to this day even though I was 13 or 14 when it came out.
Man, that whole album is killer!! It’s like putting on a Boston album and letting it roll!! Check out the song “cover me” thank you for keeping great music alive!!
This comes from one of the greatest times in music the mid 90s. Candlebox is a treat.
I tell you what.... I still get chills when I hear that song... Powerful ....."Tomorrow holds a sense of what I feel for you in my mind
As you trip the final line. And that cold day when you lost control, Shame you left my life so soon you should have told me
But you left me far behind." Rock On... Peace, Sharon
Yay!!!!! This is one of my faves. from way back!!! Thanks!!! Always seems empty pools are references to endings... drugs lead to emptiness and endings for some.
My much beloved nephew was killed by a drunk driver. I was so brokenhearted, he was so much more than blood. This song reminds me of him so much, we listened to this song repeatedly on the way home from his funeral.
That's heartbreaking. So sorry for your loss 💔
Solely my opinion: I think this is one of the greatest songs ever. The message, the construction, the voice, everything about it is perfect. Just a deep deep song, full of emotion and hurt. And then when you learn and research the song, you find yourself learning about Andy Wood, and his rise and fall. His death resulted in the birth of Pearl Jam. It’s just DEEP.
Candlebox will always be one of my favorites bands from the 90s
reason you getting Alice in chains vibes is cause during the time this song came out there was a handful of bands that kinda had the same sound but every band was dif and great in their own right!!!!!!!!!!! Great reaction as always....This is one my favorite songs from those years !!!!
amazing song- brings back my late teen angst & kicks it right in the feels
This song is really a rabbit hole of amazing music being born out of tragedy...This song was written in honor of their friend Andy Wood singer of the Mother Love Bone...Andy Wood also was the inspiration behind the group Temple of the Dog (super group which has Chris Cornell Eddie Vetter Mike McCready etc) to honor his memory...there are also a couple of Soundgarden songs written for him...it’s a pretty amazing story with lots of layers and lots of groups to look at
Also love the Candlebox song You it’s my angry driving song...
Great video as always!
I loved these guys especially this album. Getting friends to try different music was tough back then in the early nineties to 2000. This is one of those bands that can attract people that don't even like rock and that says something about this bands style and the message that comes with the 🎶. I also like your comments at the end 👍 😎 🎶
You is a great song from them as well.
These guys took alot of flack back in the day for being a copycat grunge band but that was unfair. This was a really good album
They weren’t even copycat grunge. They were what was happening in Seattle, just didn’t get the exposure.
I managed to avoid drug addiction, but I've struggled and still struggle with depression my whole life. this song always spoke to me as someone always on the edge of self destruction and how even I would be missed.
Finally. Was wondering when you would get to this. To me, this is one of the greatest songs ever. Hearing those beginning chords always give me goosebumps. This isn't a song you hear, this is a song you feel. Great choice.
Please do Gin Blossoms - good ones are "Hey Jealousy" "Found Out About You" "Follow You Down" "Allison Road"
Super underrated band!!
Reminds me of the good ol days! Haha Check out You, Cover Me, Blossom.... ✌️
And "Rain"
This was one of my favorite songs to play when I was gig'n out in cover bands. Love this tune.
Andy Wood, from what everyone who knew has said, was an incredible talent who struggled with his own genius, the world only learned of him from the songs of so many of his friends. Everyone in the Seattle music scene knew this guy and some of their biggest hits were about him and his passing and the loss they still feel.
That cold day when you boss control. Rest in peace Andrew would
Great choice, also check out "You", "Bitches Brewin" and "How Does It Feel, peace out✌✌✌✌🎶🎶🎶🎶
One of those truly rare albums that are just great from start to finish. Do more please.
This song made people cry on the regular.
You would like Matchbox 20. Not a bad song in the bunch.
"Alive in Chains vibe." Son of a gun, never thought of that regarding Layne's death.
Saw them live at pain in the grass, way back when it was free, in Seattle. Then saw them a few years back again at a local venue and they still sound the same and emote just as much feeling with all their music.