Toni Cornell recorded Prince’s « Nothing Compares 2 U » with dad and Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell before his death.
June 18 (UPI) — Chris Cornell ‘s daughter Toni shared a duet featuring the late singer on Father’s Day.
Toni Cornell, the 13-year-old daughter of Chris Cornell and Vicky Karayiannis, said it was an « amazing experience » to record Prince ‘s « Nothing Compares 2 U » with her father before his death.
« Daddy, I love you and miss you so much, » Toni wrote . « You were the best father anyone could ask for. Our relationship was so special, and you were always there for me. You gave me courage when I didn’t have any. You believe in me when I didn’t. I miss your love everyday. »
« Recording this song with you was a special and amazing experience I wish I could repeat 100 times over and I know you would too, » she said. « Happy Father’s Day daddy, nothing compares to you. »
Cornell, the lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died by suicide at age 52 in May 2017. Karayiannis said in a tweet Sunday that she was « so proud » of Toni for sharing the duet with fans.
« I’m so proud of my baby girl for having the courage to share this. July 19, last year she found it in her daddy’s studio files-they recorded it a few months before he died, » she wrote. « You never know what life brings and how we live each day is what’s important #FathersDay #chriscornell. »
Cornell was also parent to 12-year-old son Christopher with Karayiannis, and to 17-year-old daughter Lillian with Susan Silver. Karayiannis, Toni and Lillian honored Cornell at the Grammy Awards in January.
« So proud to be at the Grammys with my beautiful mom and sister to support and honor dad who was nominated for The Promise, » Toni said on Instagram at the time. « There are no words to express how much I love and miss you daddy. You won in my heart. »
