Misery Chain

Album: Higher Truth (2013)
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Songfacts®:

  • Chris Cornell recorded this song for the soundtrack of the pre-Civil War film 12 Years a Slave. The movie tells the true story of Solomon Northrup, an African American freeman from the North who was abducted and sold into slavery. "I was moved by this film and the story in a way that transcends any film experience I have ever had," said Cornell. "I was inspired to write a hundred different songs, but finally landed on one based on what I believe is an extremely important message I took from this man's journey. Compassion, basic human rights and love must be our priorities above race, religion or commerce. Every generation needs a reminder of that simple idea."

Comments: 2

  • KazajhodoNo reason to feel stupid about thinking it sounded like Sinatra, it does. I thought the same thing and thought it was a remake. Thats how I got here. I'm actually shocked its not, theres no way he didn't pull from Sinatra influence.
  • Sandra Morrison from San DiegoThis song has a 'Frank Sinatra' feel to it. Seriously, I thought it WAS a remake.
    Wholly cow- do I feel STUPID!
    I LOVE Chris.
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