In death, it’s easy to elevate an entertainer’s talent or importance. But in the case of Chris Cornell, even before his shocking death four years ago, he was already considered one of the greatest voices in rock history.
From Soundgarden to Audioslave to his solo work, his vocals never failed to move a room. He could sing anything. Literally anything. Genre be damned!
In honor of his life, extraordinary career and remarkable voice, we gathered nine of our favorite Cornell cover songs he either recorded or performed live.
Spoiler: You’ll never hear “Ave Maria” the same way ever again.
“Stay With Me Baby” – Soul standard originally sung by Lorraine Ellison
“Redemption Song” – Reggae classic by Bob Marley
“I Will Always Love You” – Originally performed by Dolly Parton, popularized by Whitney Houston
“One” – A hybrid of U2/Metallica tracks
“Nothing Compares 2 U” – Originally sung by Prince, popularized by Sinead O’Connor
“Billie Jean” – Classic from Michael Jackson
“A Day In The Life” – Classic from The Beatles
“Long As I Can See The Light” – Classic from Creedence Clearwater Revival
“Ave Maria” – Standard often used in Catholic services
