Would?
Alice in Chains
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Band Origins"Would?" is a song by the American alternative metal band Alice in Chains, which was formed in Seattle in 1987 during the grunge movement.
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Release DateThe song was first introduced to the public in 1992 as a part of the soundtrack for Cameron Crowe's film "Singles."
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Album Debut"Would?" was later included as the opening track on Alice in Chains' second studio album, "Dirt", released on September 29, 1992.
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Song HighlightThe song features a distinctive guitar riff and a powerful vocal performance from lead singer Layne Staley.
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Chart Performance"Would?" helped propel Alice in Chains into the mainstream, peaking at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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TributeThe song was written by the band's guitarist and co-vocalist Jerry Cantrell as a tribute to his friend Andrew Wood, the vocalist of Mother Love Bone, who died of heroin overdose in 1990.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Would?" won the award for Best Video from a Film at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics address issues of drug addiction and disillusionment, which mirror the struggles experienced by members of the band, particularly lead vocalist Layne Staley who eventually died from drug-related issues.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Would?" was performed during the band's MTV Unplugged concert in 1996 and was included in the subsequent live album.
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Cultural ImpactToday, "Would?" is widely recognized as one of Alice in Chains' best songs and it continues to be a staple of alternative rock radio. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the grunge era and has been covered by numerous artists, attesting to its enduring influence.
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