i been an acoustic rhythem guitarist and part time vocalist for over 25 years... you need to understand you need to go get yourself a signing. You deserve it mate. So nice to hear raw vocals no auto tune no post processing autotune either. No pitch correction just legit. Thank you friend for sharing this. (The ending gave me B. Withers vibes)
@@grimreaper4015 oh thanks for letting me know what I've done in my life mr grim. You go to all channels just to be toxic? If you have nothing better to do than i feel sorry for ya. Anyway back to enjoying the music for me.
Wow.. no words , i tried to comment while watching this... yet found it so hauntingly beautiful i couldn't until you played the last chord. Not only have you fully captured the depth and soul of Layne , you've breathed new light and life into it. Play on maestro play on!
@@jjp009 so, this guitar is a baritone. Capo 5 is standard tuning. I play most things on capo 4 so it’s easier to sing. But I guess I’m singing this one and the same tuning as AIC, nice!
Great job man! I really enjoy playing this one myself… you really go for it with those high parts. I usually whistle that stuff out.. I always say, Layne Staley will forever be underrated to people that aren’t musicians. Only a musician trying to play/sing an AiC song can truly appreciate how much talent Layne had. RiP Forver young! I think the mtv unplugged performance was my favourite of this. What an even sadder show now in hindsight.
@@stevenshaw1689 It’s hard to not get hooked on the unplugged AIC.. What an incredible show that must have been to see live. It’s one of the best and most raw they ever did. You did a beautiful job with it and should be proud.
The live version of “River of Deceit” Mad Season Seattle 1995 is another work of art by Layne. It’s far better than the studio version. The lyrics speak to everyone in one sense or another.
You know I see a lot of covers for this song, not calling them bad or anything, they just didn't catch my ear like the original. You sir have done a fantastic job those high notes were completely unexpected. Good job sir RIP layne and mike
Damn, this was unexpected and caught me off guard. Excellent cover, probably the best I've heard from raw vocals. Layne's vocals are tough to get right, but you killed it. Thank you for sharing.
@@stevenshaw1689 You definetly got it. If I had a voice like yours I would make videos on Nutshell. Eddie Veders Black. Maybe even Plush by Stone Temple Pilots. Nirvanas, The man that saved the world. So many that will suit your voice. Your subscriber base will go up Bigtime. You got 75k views and I never broke 10k views on this channel and I have nearly 20k subscribers. You are way ahead of everyone else. Keep it going. I am a subscriber.
Wow!! That was Great!! I have never heard anyone cover that song before because no one on this earth could ever sound like the one and only Layne Staley. But you really did it Justice. And playing the guitar too! 🤘🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great you man! I did a cover of Nutshell myself. Alice In Chains is one of my favorite bands by far. It is a crime how few subscribers you have. Best of luck to you.
Hey man, there's a lot of covers of this online. Your vocals are one of the best. Just wish that guitar mic was a little closer in the mix :) Well done
I have to ask you to dedicate this to my great friend Kurt J Brazee. He loved this fucking song, so do I. This is the best I have ever heard. You have a lot of heart and soul for music my friend. I'll be contacting you for a party soon if you agree.
Excellent cover....really nicely done....I would like to offer one small suggestion, if I may. I would try to find a way to incorporate the bass guitar.
Lyrics We chase misprinted lies We face the path of time And yet I fight, and yet I fight This battle all alone No one to cry to No place to call home Ooh Ooh-ooh Ooh Ooh-ooh My gift of self is raped My privacy is raked And yet I find, and yet I find Repeating in my head If I can't be my own I'd feel better dead Ooh Ooh-ooh Ooh
I'm trying to learn several songs including this one. Ive seen guys tune down half a note for this song, you use a capon...i like that. PS great voice (my Lane is dead on, poor choice of words?)
@@johnsantostefano3373 thanks man! This is actually a baritone guitar. Capo 5 would be standard tuning. I have it on capo 4 so I’m in the same tuning as the AIC version.
I started this song and before he start singing I got interrupted. I came back to my phone several minutes later and hit play. I was really feeling it, then I looked down and saw this dude. I was confused, I had forgotten this was a cover. I could barely tell.
Shit this sounds good man. Coming from someone who covered this a few times with a couple different bands, this is really good. You did this song justice brother. Now all that's left is how are we going to do "What the Hell Have I"?. Awesome song but gotdamn is it rough lol. I might could do the guitar if you could sing it?
i been an acoustic rhythem guitarist and part time vocalist for over 25 years... you need to understand you need to go get yourself a signing. You deserve it mate. So nice to hear raw vocals no auto tune no post processing autotune either. No pitch correction just legit. Thank you friend for sharing this. (The ending gave me B. Withers vibes)
Thank you so much!
No you haven't
@@grimreaper4015 oh thanks for letting me know what I've done in my life mr grim. You go to all channels just to be toxic? If you have nothing better to do than i feel sorry for ya. Anyway back to enjoying the music for me.
La 2 voces imposibles de imitar chester Benito Layne Staley
This has blown me away. This is my favourite song, and you brought it back to life. Strong and beautifully done
Wow, that’s way too kind. Thank you!
You manage to convey the beauty of the art and pain of the lyrics. Well done!
Oh wow, best compliment ever, thank you!
I grew up listening to Alice and Layne and saw Jerry live in person. Well done sir. Emotions were there.
@@rogueteach5197 thank you so much!
This song is one of my favorite Alice in chains song and it's very difficult to give it justice my man you did a great job im sure Layne is impressed
Oh man, what a compliment, thank you! 🙏🏽
F*ck... this was completely unexpected and you caught me off-guard. Hard to match Layne's voice, but your interpretation was spot on.
Thank you so much!
@stevenshawco1143 WOW BRO, DEFINITELY WASN'T EXPECTING THIS, BUT YOU KILLED IT!! LAYNE IS MY FAVORITE SINGER AND YOU JUST GOT A NEW FAN!
I agree.
Wow.. no words , i tried to comment while watching this... yet found it so hauntingly beautiful i couldn't until you played the last chord. Not only have you fully captured the depth and soul of Layne , you've breathed new light and life into it. Play on maestro play on!
@@synnerdragon9311 wow man, best compliment ever. Thank you so much. And stay in touch!
One of my all time favorites and we cover this in my band. Well sung and well played. Great cover.
Thank you sir!
Excellent cover man! Really beautiful work! Layne"s fans appreciate this masterpiece!
Oh man, thank you!
A GREAT personal interpretation of one of my all time faves. BRILLIANT job brother!!😍👍🏾🎸
Thank you so much!
One of my favorite songs to sing. You crushed it man!
Thank you so much!
This is the closest you can come to Layne without being Layne. Amazing!
Wow, thanks man!
Couldnt have said it better myself
I never heard this in such a high key, but it sure was beautiful. Great job.
I think it’s the same key, isn’t it? Anyway, thank you!
@@stevenshaw1689 Well, you have a capo on the fourth fret. And isn't the original version tuned down a half step and no capo?
@@jjp009 so, this guitar is a baritone. Capo 5 is standard tuning. I play most things on capo 4 so it’s easier to sing. But I guess I’m singing this one and the same tuning as AIC, nice!
@@stevenshaw1689 Ahhh, all questions have been answered! Thank you. Lol!
@@jjp009 haha
Damn! Some songs you might not think you wanna hear a cover of. This is one for me. But you did it justice. Great job!
Wow man, thank you!
Great cover man..I really didn’t know what to expect,Layne is a tough act to follow but you did an excellent job
@@garrettferrell6821 wow, thank you so much!
Great job man! I really enjoy playing this one myself… you really go for it with those high parts. I usually whistle that stuff out.. I always say, Layne Staley will forever be underrated to people that aren’t musicians. Only a musician trying to play/sing an AiC song can truly appreciate how much talent Layne had. RiP Forver young! I think the mtv unplugged performance was my favourite of this. What an even sadder show now in hindsight.
Dude, thank you and are correct on everything! I’m a metal head and didn’t like AIC until the unplugged “Nutshell” then was obsessed with all of it!
@@stevenshaw1689 It’s hard to not get hooked on the unplugged AIC.. What an incredible show that must have been to see live. It’s one of the best and most raw they ever did. You did a beautiful job with it and should be proud.
The live version of “River of Deceit” Mad Season Seattle 1995 is another work of art by Layne. It’s far better than the studio version. The lyrics speak to everyone in one sense or another.
@@Houseworksaws thank you!
Wow yeah that was unexpected. Have not heard a lot of good Nutshell covers. Superb mate, thanks for sharing.
@@MrJoshmate87 wow, thank you so much!
Great rendition of this song. Hats off to a job well done. I like how you gave it a slight country flair without taking away from the song.
@@davideade3641 thanks sir. That’s funny because I’m not even a country guy. I just wear different hats when I perform.
Freaking awesome. 🎉
That high note was perfect!
Thank you so much!
Got the chills and goosebumps. Magic.
Wow, thank you!
Man, I wasn’t expecting that great voice, great cover, keep it up!
Haha, nice. And thank you!
America needs this man to go viral!
God I hope to find you one day in person. Hell run your own music too! Your phenomenal!
@@fictionalreality1010 wow, you don’t know how much I needed this comment today. Thank you! 🙏🏽
You know I see a lot of covers for this song, not calling them bad or anything, they just didn't catch my ear like the original. You sir have done a fantastic job those high notes were completely unexpected. Good job sir RIP layne and mike
@@jacobduvall2098 wow thank you so much! It’s such a great song.
Fantastic cover, am in tears. Sad and happy all at once
That’s awesome, thank you!
What the what? Dang dude, beautiful tone. Really great cover. I'm in.
Thank you!
this is great. hard to hit those notes and also make it your own. very cool.
Thank you!
Damn, this was unexpected and caught me off guard. Excellent cover, probably the best I've heard from raw vocals. Layne's vocals are tough to get right, but you killed it. Thank you for sharing.
@@cam2ss1le14 wow man. Thank you so much! Compliments don’t really get better than that. 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Goosebumps.. so pretty! AIC is my favorite band. Thank you !
Thank you so much! Fantastic band.
This is a great cover of a beautiful song. You've done it justice. Well done mate.
Oh geez man, that means worlds! Thank you!
I can’t believe this doesn’t have way more views and likes. Fucking great cover !
That’s awesome! Thanks for the encouragement!
I stumbled onto your video... Fantastic rendition.... Really.. 🤘
Thank you sir!
Wow. That kicked me in the face. I was expecting some country version. Wow. This was badass. You need to be signed for sure.
@@UnientityRUclips amazing, thank you! I wish I had connections, haha
@@stevenshaw1689 You definetly got it. If I had a voice like yours I would make videos on Nutshell. Eddie Veders Black. Maybe even Plush by Stone Temple Pilots. Nirvanas, The man that saved the world. So many that will suit your voice. Your subscriber base will go up Bigtime. You got 75k views and I never broke 10k views on this channel and I have nearly 20k subscribers. You are way ahead of everyone else. Keep it going. I am a subscriber.
@ I will definitely look into those songs! Thank you so much for the recommendations and the encouragement!
Sweet job. Well kept acoustic. Nice song choice
@@scottmurray3812 thank you! It was this song that made me fall in love with AIC.
Wow!! That was Great!! I have never heard anyone cover that song before because no one on this earth could ever sound like the one and only Layne Staley.
But you really did it Justice. And playing the guitar too! 🤘🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow, thank you so much!
Great you man! I did a cover of Nutshell myself. Alice In Chains is one of my favorite bands by far. It is a crime how few subscribers you have. Best of luck to you.
@@RunningInSuits thank you so much! I’ll checkout your cover now!
Dude this is hauntingly beautiful. Pro status! Right on the money
@@mikewalker4260 thank you so much!
Superb mate ! Never gets old
Thank you!
Hey man, there's a lot of covers of this online. Your vocals are one of the best. Just wish that guitar mic was a little closer in the mix :) Well done
@@ScottHinkson wow, thank you so much!
What a great voice! Well done, great rendition!
@@antonioravina thank you so much! And thanks for subscribing! 🙌🏽
Love Alice In Chains. Great job man.
@@Sans-rt8os thank you! I love them too!
@@stevenshaw1689 Just a request, can you do a cover of Rain When I Die if you havent? It's my favorite from them.
@@Sans-rt8os oh that’d be cool! I’ll try it! Thanks for the suggestion!
Thoroughly enjoyed that!!! Thank you! Don't stop!
Thank you!
Excellent job, I would normally have a real problem with trying to sing like Layne, but this is an awesome cover
Thank you!
This is the Country struggle version of that song. Great job.
Whoa! Good job ! I wasn't expecting that! Just beautiful!
Thank you so much!
This gave me chills and made me tear up at the same time.
That’s the best compliment, thank you! And sorry, haha
StevenShaw, you sir are the real deal. Extremely well done!
Wow, man, thank you so much!
damn!! for a moment i though Fred Durst was going to make the cover. by the way GREAT VOICE dude!!
Thanks!
beautifully done. Subbed and liked. I hope you grow!
@@bwahl85 thank you so much!
Damn dude, nice work - RIP Layne
Thank you! Love AIC
Dam, Lane with a bulletproof voice, thank you
@@EricHeffner wow, thank you!
Well played sir....well played
@@BrookDixon Thank you!
this is fantastic, you got some lungs man
@dotdotmusic-xt6gw thank you so much!
I am a singer too, but you have such a deep and powerful voice; I wish I had your voice or at least the deep and powerful parts of it.
Tom Sisson
Wow, thanks man!
You're so amazing thank you for getting me threw my DAYS good and bad 🛐☯️✝️ God Bless 🙌
@@stayreal120 that’s amazing. Thank you for the encouragement!
If you slow it down to 0.9 speed it sounds perfect
I have to ask you to dedicate this to my great friend Kurt J Brazee. He loved this fucking song, so do I. This is the best I have ever heard. You have a lot of heart and soul for music my friend. I'll be contacting you for a party soon if you agree.
Wow, thank you so much! That is very encouraging. And yes, I'm totally down to play a party!
Just wow dude ..incredible
@@markmccarthy7887 thank you so much! 🙌🏽
Great vocals. Raw and true.
@@ZecaViana thank you!
Excellent cover....really nicely done....I would like to offer one small suggestion, if I may. I would try to find a way to incorporate the bass guitar.
@@grizzlymandias9431 thank you! And I know! That bass line is one of the best things about this song!
I came to learn this great version on guitar, now I'm detuned, pretending to play acoustic bassI Great work Steven!
@@userminus1752 haha, sorry not sorry 😂
Nicely done, man! Very original take but still nails the feel.
Thank you!
Holy crap man, that was incredible.
@@robdurant7944 Thank you so much! 🙌🏽
voice and playing on point so jealous! rock on!
Man, thank you!
Holy shit! Best cover of this song EVER!!!!!
Wow, thank you!
Damn, brother! Amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you sir!
Lyrics
We chase misprinted lies
We face the path of time
And yet I fight, and yet I fight
This battle all alone
No one to cry to
No place to call home
Ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh
Ooh-ooh
My gift of self is raped
My privacy is raked
And yet I find, and yet I find
Repeating in my head
If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead
Ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh
Cheers from Alberta! Awesome cover man!
Cheers! And thank you!
What a voice! Bravo.
Thank you!
Solid voice man 💪 good version
Thanks man!
Brother, your voice is magnificent 🔥
Thank you so much brother!
* Vocals come in * Me- Instant like. Weh. Great cover. Keep on keeping on
@@crimsonsniper3812 thank you!
Very similar voice to William DuVall. Nice!
@@maksymilianbrzostowski9198 interesting, haha
Amazing, best cover yet.
@@theman1526 wow thank you!
so beautifully sung tears....
@@Diarymusic.1 thank you so much!
I thought by the comments that you were good...
You're f*cking amazing, dude.
Haha, I was preparing myself for a mean comment 😂 well done and thank you!
Absolutely awesome.
@@andreacrisante6575 thank you!
The way she's done, brother !......
@@poppachops5136 thanks brother!
Wow really great man! Wicked voice.
Oh thanks man!
I'm trying to learn several songs including this one. Ive seen guys tune down half a note for this song, you use a capon...i like that. PS great voice (my Lane is dead on, poor choice of words?)
@@johnsantostefano3373 thanks man! This is actually a baritone guitar. Capo 5 would be standard tuning. I have it on capo 4 so I’m in the same tuning as the AIC version.
Incredible !! 👋🏻 from 🇨🇱
Thank you!
Nice job Mr. Steve !!!! 🙌🏻🔥☺
@@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A thank you!
Wow amazing job man! Layne would be proud. 🥹💕🎶
Wow, that’s an honor. Thank you!
I’m very critical on covers of this song damn bro you did lane right on this one fantastic work my brother
Dude! Best compliment ever! Thank you!
I started this song and before he start singing I got interrupted. I came back to my phone several minutes later and hit play. I was really feeling it, then I looked down and saw this dude. I was confused, I had forgotten this was a cover. I could barely tell.
Haha, that’s funny. Thanks man
Great performance! Those high notes I could feel as well.
You rock man
Actually incredible, when did you start playing guitar and singing? definitely did not expect this….
Thank you! I started when I was 10. I’m 45 in may.
Shit this sounds good man. Coming from someone who covered this a few times with a couple different bands, this is really good. You did this song justice brother. Now all that's left is how are we going to do "What the Hell Have I"?. Awesome song but gotdamn is it rough lol. I might could do the guitar if you could sing it?
Dude! Best compliment and I’m totally down!
Awesome voice man
Thank you!
Qualquer um que se meta a cantar AIC já tem o meu respeito, depois deste resultado, ainda mais.
Thank you! 🙏🏽
nice voice, nice rendition
Thank you!
How does this not have a million views? Incredible.
Oh wow, thank you sir!
@@stevenshaw1689no. Thank you sir.
Wonderfull Job!
@@ricardofixman8344 thank you!
Well, that ain't bad. I was surprised.
Haha, thanks? 😊
I really wish you would come east and play at rams head live.. just I’ve got you a following here now.. amazing!!
You will pack the house 😀
@@AnneCorter haha, thank you! I’d love to travel and play!
Excelente 🎉👏👏👏👏André Manaus Amazonas Brazil!
@@arcantuario obrigado!
Just Awesome..... Like and Bookmark not to miss the video.
Thank you!
Excellent cover man.
Thank you!
Awesome cover dude! What kind of guitar are you using?
@@DarkLordsPants hey, thanks! It’s an Alvarez baritone.
Great! Loved it!
Thank you!
Very good, sounds great
@@johngonzalez4934 thank you!
Gonna have to check this guy out. Very good
That’s cool man. Thank you! StevenShaw.co