Chris Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell shared an unreleased clip of her late husband covering Tracy Chapman’s classic song “Fast Car” in honor his 60th birthday (which was July 20th). “Fast Car” was originally released by Chapman in 1988, and saw a resurgence last y ear when it was covered by country artist Luke Combs. Combs’ version of “Fast Car” was a smash hit, and made Chapman the first Black woman to be the sole writer on a No. 1 country song.
Alongside a reel full of footage of Cornell (set against an audio clip of him singing the Chapman classic), Vicky paid tribute to her husband on social media, and also teased more unreleased music of Cornell’s, writing: “Chris would have turned 60 today. Although everyone that loved him is sad that he’s no longer here, it’s all of you, the fans who made him, whose love has continued to keep his legacy alive. I’m so grateful to you all for that. While I remember him best as the wonderful husband, father and human being he was – I’d like to celebrate his whole life and everything he gave us. On his 60th we can all celebrate his genius as an artist who redefined music, but also the incredible man who touched and changed lives. He’s an icon, and he gave us all so much – his unique voice, his poetry, his creativity… his life was a gift to so many. And as you can hear – there’s more to come!!! Sharing this to thank you all for your love and support and come together in celebrating ….We love you Chris – happy birthday! – @vickycornell”
Cornell’s estate released a 2020 covers album, No One Sings Like You Anymore, following his tragic death in 2017, The 10-song collection, originally recorded in 2016, featured the Soundgarden singer performing renditions of songs by John Lennon, Prince, and Janis Joplin.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson also recently shared previously unseen footage of Cornell joining the Heart acoustic side project the Lovemongers to take on Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” at a concert in Seattle on September 22nd, 1991. Wilson posted on social media: “Found a gem of a Lovemongers 90s rarity when Chris Cornell joined us on stage to sing Wild Horses in honor of Layne Staley. Happy birthday @chriscornellofficial”
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