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    (#8) "Jesus Christ Pose" (1991)

    When Soundgarden released "Jesus Christ Pose" in 1991, they were still relatively unknown band and not the mega-success they would later become. The intense song was highlighted by Cornell's aggressive vocal, but the lyrics were anything but aggressive. As it turned out, Cornell meant to use the song as a way to mock the typical rock star attitude and persona. 

    Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil later told Louder Sound of the song: 

    Specifically, there were a lot of rock guys that did that arms-outstretched kind of pose; that sort of victim that’s suffering for their fans and their art. It’s kind of annoying. Chris took a stab at it, on some levels mocked it, and the irony fell somewhere else, I guess.

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    (#7) "Nothing Compares 2 U" (2016)

    It's not a major stretch of his range by any means, and may be unexpected to fans of his Robert Plant-esque vocal howl, but one of Cornell's most beautiful moments as a singer came in the form of his version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U." It's understated, soft, and a departure for the singer. He performed it several times solo, most notably in a radio performance that went viral.

    On the first Father's Day following Cornell's death, his daughter Toni released a gorgeous duet she recorded with her father of the timeless song - with the elder Cornell taking on harmonies and letting his daughter take the lead. It's an emotional reminder of the talent that was lost. 

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    (#3) "Show Me How To Live" (2002)

    "Show Me How To Live" not only features Cornell's signature intense vocal range, but also finds him achieving a strange effect with his voice. At the end of the song on the studio recording, he weaves between several notes and hits his throat at the same time for a bizarre effect that makes his voice sound almost computer manipulated. 

    The effect, as one review noted, is similar in style to the vocals of legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The moment makes "Show Me How To Live" a particularly unique part of Cornell's vocal legacy. 

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    (#11) "By Crooked Steps" (2012)

    On 2012's King Animal, Soundgarden's first album after reuniting, they returned in full force - most notably on the complex "By Crooked Steps." The song features Cornell performing a melodically odd vocal over an almost progressive time signature, stretching his vocal range in ways he hadn't done since early Soundgarden albums. 

    The song also featured an entertaining video directed by Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. 

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    (#9) "Doesn't Remind Me" (2005)

    "Doesn't Remind Me," from Audioslave's second album Out Of Exile, was classic Cornell taken even further. In the verses, he sings in a very understated manner with the lower end of his register. The choruses open up and find him reaching his iconic high notes.

    It's in the bridge, though, where things get really unique. There, when he sings the line, "Slow and sweetly like never before," Cornell employs a rare falsetto vocal approach that makes for a beautiful moment before the song kicks back into full gear. 

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    (#2) "Outshined" (1991)

    "Outshined" is a beloved song in the Soundgarden catalog, and featured the band performing a complex composition with challenging vocals from Cornell. The song's odd time signature finds Cornell weaving his vocals throughout the guitar riffs in interesting ways, making it one of the band's most intelligent compositions.

    Following Cornell's death, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine performed a cover of the song in tribute to his friend.

    "Now, I don't sing like Chris, I could never sing like Chris, but we're gonna sing a song right now. And if you know the words, sing with me. If you don't know the words, then just make noise," he said prior to his cover. 

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Chris Cornell is a famous American singer, guitarist, and composer. Known as the lead singer and guitarist of the Soundgarden and Audioslave rock bands. He won numerous awards and was hailed by fans as the greatest rock singer. The legendary frontman left a legacy of incredible songs and performances, he is well-known for his iconic voice, his nearly four-octave vocal range.

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