When Eddie sings " I know one day you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star...in somebody else's sky." I just tear up!!!!! we have all had that ONE person we loved so m much and thought that it would be forever, sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. To listen to this song always reminds me of that one who I thought id be spending my life with.
But why? Why? Whyyyy-hy can't it be? Why cant it bee-a-ee-a-ee-a-ee meeeeeee? It bothered me that you didnt finish it, so I felt the need to. That ending its just as important as the begining of that section, imho.
Top 3 albums start to finish by far. I'm saying top 3 but....ok I love me some Green Day. I have to think about the 3rd. Probably old school since I'm....old. :D
I bought Ten the day it released out of a recommendation from my record store owner. It is still in heavy rotation. Even my father, who was very distant about grunge in the 90s acknowledges this as the best album of the 90s.
@@jerkwater407and “Once”… especially from Pinkpop 92. That live version is bananas! Great album all the way through though. “Black” is definitely up there on the all time favorite list.
@@RMTX22no. Eddie lost his vocal range. He never got back that rich baritone on the faster songs. If someone taught him how to using his diaphragm with less strain on the vocal chords he would have more legendary albums.
@@jasonwigginsPearl Jam has outlived whatever coattails you think they were riding. Precious few bands are still evolving, recording, and touring after 33 years. They didn’t burn out OR fade away.
The grunge era will never be duplicated. So many good band at one period in history. Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains. What a great time to be in my 20’s
"Even Flow," was the first Pearl Jam song I ever heard. As soon as I heard it, I rushed out and bought their cd. They are still and always will be one of my favorite bands of the 90's.
The first song I herd was Alive while waiting to get some tacos from Mexicali Express in Portland Oregon. I'd never heard anything like it and have been hooked since. I saw them live and 1990 and it was the best show I've ever seen as it was a very small venue
They never got the respect they deserve? Pearl Jam was everywhere in the 90s and I mean everywhere….and I’m not saying that like it was a bad thing, but you didn’t turn on the radio or MTV (when they still played music videos) without hearing a Pearl Jam song….
@@younghussar Staley gave the performance of his life! He was completely fucked up om dope, but not only he, but the whole band made it 30 legendary minutes. Everyone is always talking about Nirvana unplugged, but they were not made for this setting, as if they felt awkward. Big fan of Nirvana, but imho, it just didn't work for whatever reason.
@@kolonelfranz31 Nirvana was ok to me but not great compared to AIC. Alice in Chains I think worked so well cause they had a bunch of acoustic songs to begin with. And Layne was awesome considering the circumstances. Definitely my favourite grunge frontman. The sound engineering/recording sounding amazing for their performance I found also.
@@younghussar especially Dave Grohl seemed to be uncomfortable behind his drum kit. But indeed, AIC had some acoustic experience with songs as well as with performances. But really, that moment when Staley messed up and shouted F##K is legendary. Especially his remark "what's my motivation here"? is real music history! And when thet started the song again, he really showed everybody his greatness, by giving his all and performed it better than ever before!
The entire Ten album is amazing. Jeremy was the first song I heard when I was about 9. Evenflow, Alive, and Oceans were the other singles. This song was popular without ever being released as a single. It's a personal song for Eddie and he didn't want it to be highly publicized. It took off purely on radio requests from fans. Reached #3 on the charts without being pushed by the bands label.
Eddie threatened to quit the band and tear up their record contact when Epic pushed the band to make an MTV music video for "Black". Regardless, the whole A-side of Ten ended up getting regular radio airplay, *all six* songs. Few debut albums, if any, can say that. That's how good Ten was. And that's not even throwing the B-side Yellow Ledbetter into the conversation.
Porch, garden, why go, oceans, even flow, black, alive, and Jeremy!!!! All wonderful songs from TEN and i even have the vinyl of it along with cd and tape versions! So anything I am in i got the times too for the situation!! If it can or in eight track I’d have it also!! Check out all their live shows on cd it is never the same old same old it’s wonderful still to this Day ❤❤❤❤❤! Pearl Jam is the greatest
I was a teenager when "Seattle Music " took over radio and MTV ,two of my still favorite bands "Alice In Chains and Soundgarden " blazed the trail for me then came Nirvana and Pearl Jam into my life. It's sad to say of all those bands and amazing front men Eddie Vedder is the last living and Peal jam is still very much alive. The songs that took my notice were Jeremy Even Flow Black and Alive. A very close friend of mine was The biggest Pearl Jam fan and also Chicago Cubs Baseball fan sadly he passed away before hearing Eddie Vedder release what would have been both of our favorite PJ / Vedder songs All The Way became the rally song as Cubs fans finally got our first World Series win in 108 year, so that's my favorite of all .
This could be one of the greatest performances by PJ. Or Unplugged history. Or music history. Chills and tears every time. Breakups are painful and Eddie captures that perfectly.
In 1992 and being in high school when you were still figuring out how to handle these new and strange emotions, this song ripped through my heart like it was made of tissue paper.
I have to remind myself (now in my 50's) that there's a whole generation of kids who have never heard bands like Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, etc. much less experienced 90's alternative/grunge when it was actually happening!
In the early 90s, four bands emerged from the obscure Seattle underground, and took the world by storm. They were: Alice In Chains Nirvana Pearl Jam Soundgarden Collectively, they were known as “Grunge.” (Which is that black stuff you find at the bottom of your gutter.) There were a lot more great Grunge acts, of course. But these were the Big 4. Please check them all out.
I grew up in the Grunge era. Pure Emotion, Loathing, Hurt. Nothing will ever compare. Eddie has one of the best voices. Jeremy first song. Pearl Jam is just a must. I still listen to them everyday 30 years later.
I first saw them in concert at the Moore in Seattle in 1992. You are going to be amazed at their music. You happened upon one of the greatest bands of the early 90's Seattle scene and that continues to this day! Thanx for the reaction. I love it when young folks find out how special the music of my era was.
I grew up with Pearl Jam in the 90's and this song, specifically that iconic line of you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, still conjures up the heartbreak, regrets, and what could have been. During those times when I felt like the world was caving in, I would listen to this song almost manically. Many of us, in our immaturity, made mistakes in that special relationship that, to this day, we wish we could take back.
I started to comment before the video ended but you made the comment before I was able to, I was watching your face during the second half of the song and I could see the point in which the emotion literally hit you deep. Eddie's style doesn't always sit well with some but he has a way of really getting his emotions into the music and I've listened to the from the beginning. You should check out the story of how he became part of the group. Really glad that you jumped onto this train and I can't wait for you to check out more of their music. I haven't looked through your entire catalog of reactions but this grunge and alt era of rock is amazing, pure raw talent and emotion.
Definately one of the best vocalists of the entire grunge movement. Your reaction was spot on! Songs to try: Alive, Even Flow, Jeremy, those are songs that will pull you right on in..
I heard this performance so many times and still gives me goose bumps, all of us has experienced the pain and can relate to Eddie hear. He is clearly pouring all his emotions right on stage. The line “I know someday you have a beautiful life, I know you will be a star ⭐️ in somebody else sky but why can it be mine” hits hard. One of my favorite bands of all time, there is a great performance of release me that really emotional and powerful. I will find it and post the link here.
Loved your emotional rection! The song is about a persons first relationship or first true love.And for what ever reason it went bad or black and it broke his heart.Pearl Jam has always been one of my favorite bands Eddie.Vedder has a unique voice and vocal range.There another great grunge band from Seattle.Alive was the first Pearl Jam song that i heard and brings back memories.🖤🤍
“Jeremy” is the first song I heard from Pearl Jam! I think they still tour today! Hey we’re out when stone temple pilots and nirvana and soundgarden where huge and it was a badass time for music with the grunge bands filling the charts! Great song and reaction! My favorite song from Pearl Jam is “evenflow” it’s a great song too!
I love this band , the origin of this band is a sad but awesome story. So there was this band called Mother Love Bone , and Andrew Wood had over dosed and passed away. So this guy named Chris Cornell decided to do a tribute album and tour , called the project Temple of the Dog and asked his good friend Eddie Vedder to do a couple vocal tracks on the project. A few of the other member were former members of Mother Love Bone like Stone Gossard and Mike McCreedy. After the project , they formed Pearl Jam. The Song I like the most is "Alive" or Jeremy. Don't hesitate to look into Mother Love Bone though~
@@clarryhill I still to this day listen to them , Songs like Bone China , Stardog Champion , Chloe , Man of Golden Words and so many more , funny thing is Pearl Jam still does a ton of those songs live.
Peral Jam is one of the more iconic bands of the 90's. "Evenflow", "Jeremy" (first song I ever heard) and "Alive" are by far my favorites. You are in for a great experience listening to more of these guys. Eddie Vedder was one of those singers who was so unique and distinct and a pleasure to listen to live!!
After Chris Cornell died (Soundgarden, Audioslave), Eddie sang this in tribute at a concert, with a slightly different ending. That was a heartbreaking performance. He breaks down for a moment during it.
Pearl Jam came out in the early 90's from the Seattle rock scene w/ Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains... they were associated w/ the 90's 'grunge rock' scene that took over America and the world back in 1992 - '94, but they lasted quite a bit longer. Pearl Jam's debut album 'Ten' in 1991 actually outsold Nirvana's iconic 'Nevermind' album (also 1991)... 12 million copies in the US to date, thanks to the huge hit single 'Jeremy' that had a dark music video in 1992... 'Even flow' and 'Alive' were the other MTV singles, and 'Black' became a hit on radio. However, Pearl Jam did not embrace their newfound fame and refused to appear on MTV or do music videos for over a decade. After the death of vocalist Andrew Wood in 1990, Seattle rock band Mother Love Bone disbanded after the loss of their singer... 2 former members - Jeff Ament (bass) and Stone Gossard (guitar) decided to put a new rock band together w/ Mike McCready (guitar) and Dave Krusen (drums)... They picked Eddie Vedder (lead vocals) and named the band Pearl Jam in 1991. Signing w/ Epic Records, they recorded the 1st album 'Ten' before replacing Krusen w/ Dave Abbruzese (drums) and releasing the album in the fall of 1991. With Nirvana breaking big late in '91, the label focused on promoting Pearl Jam and pushed the singles 'Even flow' and 'Alive' on MTV as sales for 'Ten' started to take off... The band did 'MTV Unplugged' in the Spring of '92. The powerful music video for 'Jeremy' pushed the album to #2 on the US charts later that year. Rather than promote Pearl Jam in the media, the band withdrew from the spotlight... Their second album 'Versus' in 1993 reached #1 on the US charts and sold 7 million copies without any MTV appearances... only radio singles and concert tours ...and the band preferred to play that raw, guitar-oriented hard rock. Matt Cameron (drums) joined in 1998 until today. Pearl Jam kept recording and releasing albums in the 90's, but they sold less... by 2000 and started to play more of a stoner rock style of music like The Grateful Dead than 90's 'grunge rock'... They kept the sound basic - raw guitars, bass, drums and vocals... and they maintained their popularity worldwide to this day. Other Pearl Jam classics - 'Animal' ... 'Better man' ... 'Given to fly' ... 'Evacuation' ... 'Daughter' ... 'Nothing as it seems'... 'Life wasted'... 'Release'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘
More Pearl Jam, you say? You need to listen to the song "Jeremy". I recommend the official video (it is RUclips friendly), rather than a live performance. It tells the story that the song is about very well. Grunge music uses a lot of surreal metaphor sometimes, so a lot of people don't know what the song is about, and that is critical to experiencing it fully. The video helps with that. The MTV Unplugged version is, in my opinion, a better performance musically (especially the vocals), but I would still recommend the official video for the purposes of a reaction, if you have not heard it before. This was perhaps their biggest hit. It's what thrust Pearl Jam into the mainstream. It was controversial enough to grab everyone's attention, but tactful enough to not warrant censorship. Links: Official Video: ruclips.net/video/JNZezhUkOSk/видео.html MTV Unplugged: ruclips.net/video/3g1Tu2Ulrk0/видео.html Spoiler (Song Backstory): The eponymous song tells of a boy, named Jeremy Wade Delle, who committed suicide in school. He pulled a gun in front of the class and blew his brains out. It is a true story, though they take some artistic license in the telling. It's told from the perspective of a shocked and traumatized fictional classmate who would have witnessed it. It recounts the traumatic experiences Jeremy would have struggled with, leading up to the event. But the song is not "graphic" in it's descriptions, and speaks in metaphor. The classic line "Jeremy spoke in class today" is often repeated. In this context "spoke" means "did something dramatic, to finally be heard". Lyrics: At home drawing pictures of mountain tops With him on top, lemon yellow sun Arms raised in a "V" And the dead lay in pools of maroon below Daddy didn't give attention Oh, to the fact that mommy didn't care King Jeremy the wicked Oh, ruled his world Jeremy spoke in class today Jeremy spoke in class today Clearly, I remember picking on the boy Seemed a harmless little fuck Ooh, but we unleashed a lion Gnashed his teeth and bit the recess lady's breast How could I forget? And he hit me with a surprise left My jaw left hurting, ooh, dropped wide open Just like the day, oh, like the day I heard Daddy didn't give affection, no And the boy was something that mommy wouldn't wear King Jeremy the wicked Oh, ruled his world Jeremy spoke in class today Jeremy spoke in class today Jeremy spoke in class today Try to forget this (Try to forget this) Try to erase this (Try to erase this) From the blackboard Jeremy spoke in class today Jeremy spoke in class today Jeremy spoke in, spoke in Jeremy spoke in, spoke in Jeremy spoke in class today (Spoke in, spoke in) (Spoke in, spoke in, spoke in, spoke in...) (Spoke in, spoke in) Ooh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh Ooh oh, oh (Spoke in...)
I cant remember exactly which PJ song I heard first because their first album is completely all hits. Every song pretty much were all bangers and most got lots of radio play
@@kootermccoglin6915 I was there when it happened, just a few meters from where he jumped in the crowed. It was an amazing show. In 2018 at Pinkpop, he re-told the story where he thought the camera guy was mad at him for climbing in the crane, but he was yelling at the crew to hold the crane in place. Little did Eddie know since he did not understand what the camera guy was yelling, so he met with him again in 2018 to come to terms.
The number of people who haven’t heard of Pearl Jam and are doing these react videos to Black simply astounds me. It is also making me realize that I’m old. 😂 I remember listening to the album when it was first released. Eddie Vedder is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. I’m glad new generations are still discovering PJ!
Alive was the first Pearl Jam song I heard. You should react to the studio version. There's a music video but it's different from the studio version. Also Even Flow(music video), Jeremy (music video), Porch (Unplugged), Animal, Daughter, Go, Rearviewmirror, Rats, Last Exit, Not For You, Corduroy, Nothing man, Better Man, Immortality, Who You Are, Present Tense, Hail, Hail. Off He Goes, Red Mosquito. I mean there're so many. Newer stuff. Mind Your Manners, Save You, Love Boat Captain, Sirens, Dance of the Clairvoyants, and others
My first PJ song was "Alive", from the 10 album. Keep watching Unplugged tunes from this performance! The band -- and especially Eddie Vedder -- give it their all and it's amazing! One song I love is "State of Love & Trust". It RIPS!! This whole performance is magic!
You need to listen to oceans, do the evolution, jeremy, and hunger strike by temple of the dog with Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell. Also this song is basically a try not to cry challenge and cry a lot, then cry harder type of song. Loving you reactions here, Lilly.
That man opened his chest and exposed his broken heart and wailed for it and pleaded for his lost love in front of us all. A pure masterpiece of lyrics and performance that takes me back to being a lost 18 year old kid in 1992. I’ve listened to these guys for 30 years now and I still cry at this song.
Pearl jam is one of the best bands from the 90's so glad I lived through all the 90's. There is also Stone Temple Pilots and Metallica or Guns and Roses or Korn or Limp Biskit and u can do more Nirvana they are all good
ALIVE is the first PEARL JAM song i ever heard, ALIVE, and EVEN FLOW official videos and songs on the album TEN, are live recordings. They are still ONE OF THE BEST LIVE BANDS, I have ever seen, ALICE IN CHAINS ⛓️ is my favorite though.
"Jeremy" was the first Pearl Jam song I heard. I love a lot of their songs and can't really choose a favorite, but "Black" is way up there on my list. I must've listened to "Man of the Hour" a thousand times after my Dad passed away [I still do from time to time when I'm mourning him].
The first pj song i heard was " Alive ", but this is the best pj song for me. But they have so many great songs, check out " Jeremy " but do the official uncut version, another powerful song.
Ten was such a game changer. This album (cassette) was on repeat in the car for close to a year. Frist song I remember from them was "Jeremey" then "Even Flow" and "Alive" Eddie's lyrics just hit home. Plus he was awesome in Singles. "A compliment for us... is a compliment for you"
The first PJ song I heard was Alive and it was around the release of the album Ten. I've been a huge fan ever since. Jeremy is probably my favourite PJ song. Just the sound of it, and the power of its subject matter. But there are SO, SO many good PJ songs.
This freaking song kills me every time...the pain of losing his wife in divorce is brutal and the love he has for her that even through the agony of losing her, he knows that it's because he has to love her and wish her the best on the way out the door...I know the feeling to Love that deep, but if you really Love her, you Lover her enough to let her go...This song was great then and is just as great now....I saw this air on MTV it was a mind blowing performance.
Vedder is 1 of the most passionate vocalists to come out of grunge. Also, they protested Ticket Master over their fees. Event insurance companies wouldn’t cover them sometimes because Ed had a habit of climbing scaffolding, trusses and rigging, to deadly heights and would hang off and sing. And though they have been through multiple drummers, they have the 1 they always wanted now.
Pearl Jam is so much better than Nirvana ever was. Nirvana was the face of Grunge but Pearl Jam, Sound Garden and Alice in Chains were the heart and soul. Also, my first Pearl Jam song was Alive. It was on Headbangers ball on MTV and I was hooked as soon as I heard it.
Why does it always have to be an either or proposition with some people? Every band you mention was GREAT in their OWN right -- Why disrespect Kurt and Nirvana because they sorta got the lead press on that GRUDGE, I mean Grunge, music highway? To my mind (at least to what I've heard or been aware of) the "Grudge" era was the LAST GREAT Rock music era. Nirvana held their own -- their best is right there with the best of all those bands. On any day, you like that band, or that one, or that one ... better
"Daughter" was my first Pearl Jam song, and it is still my favorite. There are a group of bands called the Big 5 of Grunge. Pearl Jam is the only band to have not lost their lead singer to death. 😢
@@Camothor10 Sorry, but I'm not the one who came up with the term the Big 5 of Grunge nor was I the one who designated the bands who make up the Big 5. I just assumed that it was common knowledge who the Big 5 of Grunge are, and the Pixies aren't one of them regardless of their contribution to the genre. A lot of fans only recognize the Big 4 of Grunge, and exclude STP because they are not from Seattle. The Pixies would definitely be excluded, because these elitist will hardly recognize any band not from the West Coast. You're taking this argument up with the wrong person. I'm sure there's a sub-Reddit out there where they debate this all hours of the day. Not on some random Pearl Jam reaction video.
Black was the first pearl jam song i heard this version and i was absolutely immediately hooked. I'm 36 and i just found this song about a year ago. Id recommend listening to the Live black and white Version of the song release (Holland) from pearl jam. Id recommend the comfortably numb live cover from Brasil. And also Alive and Jeremy from this same MTV unplugged show that we saw in this video here.
When Eddie sings " I know one day you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star...in somebody else's sky." I just tear up!!!!! we have all had that ONE person we loved so m much and thought that it would be forever, sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. To listen to this song always reminds me of that one who I thought id be spending my life with.
Same here
But why? Why? Whyyyy-hy can't it be? Why cant it bee-a-ee-a-ee-a-ee meeeeeee?
It bothered me that you didnt finish it, so I felt the need to.
That ending its just as important as the begining of that section, imho.
Absolutely
So do I
I still cry when I hear this song. I was in college when Ten was released. This song brings back all those powerful feelings of youth.
Ten is a masterpiece album start to finish!! So many great songs that hit from multiple directions.
Top 3 albums start to finish by far. I'm saying top 3 but....ok I love me some Green Day. I have to think about the 3rd. Probably old school since I'm....old. :D
Release especially, its Perfect!
Ten is a goldmine. 🤘
I bought Ten the day it released out of a recommendation from my record store owner. It is still in heavy rotation. Even my father, who was very distant about grunge in the 90s acknowledges this as the best album of the 90s.
@@jerkwater407and “Once”… especially from Pinkpop 92. That live version is bananas! Great album all the way through though. “Black” is definitely up there on the all time favorite list.
And now my bitter hands cradle broken glass
Of what was everything...
If someone hasn't said it, yet, Eddie Vedder had a cold during this performance and still killed it. 👍
Right, that’s how fucking powerful that voice was in 92 Jesus lol
Jeremy was the 1st song I ever heard and I was hooked.
It's an embarrassment of riches, talent wise...
@@RMTX22no. Eddie lost his vocal range. He never got back that rich baritone on the faster songs. If someone taught him how to using his diaphragm with less strain on the vocal chords he would have more legendary albums.
I heard that too!
TEN Changed the face of music. 30 years later start to end it still holds.
It is phenomenal… Arguably second only to Nevermind by Nirvana and Core by Stone Temple Pilots.
Sorry, but it rode the coattails of Nevermind. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana received success before Pearl Jam was even a band.
@@jasonwigginsPearl Jam has outlived whatever coattails you think they were riding. Precious few bands are still evolving, recording, and touring after 33 years. They didn’t burn out OR fade away.
@@nicolehand That wasn't the point. My comment was factually correct whether you agree or not. Longevity is a completely different discussion.
I still have TEN on my Spotify! ❤ Pearl Jam!
Clearly one of the greatest unplugged live performances ever
I'm amazed there are people who have never heard of Pearl Jam.
The grunge era will never be duplicated. So many good band at one period in history. Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains. What a great time to be in my 20’s
I'll add MudHoney,Screaming Trees,STP,Blind Melon,Temple of the Dog and Staind just to name a few.
Melvins, smashing pumpkins, Bush, silverchair. The soundtrack of my teenage days 😍🤘
Same here, was my early teens. So much emotion
Audioslave Chris Cornell - Like a Stone! Lilly will like it
Agreed!
"Even Flow," was the first Pearl Jam song I ever heard. As soon as I heard it, I rushed out and bought their cd. They are still and always will be one of my favorite bands of the 90's.
I love watching Eddie melt girls' hearts
Eddie is an ICONIC VOCALIST. Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Jeff Ament never get the respect that they deserve. PEARL JAM = GOAT GRUNGE BAND. ✌️
GOOOAAATTTT!!!
The first song I herd was Alive while waiting to get some tacos from Mexicali Express in Portland Oregon. I'd never heard anything like it and have been hooked since. I saw them live and 1990 and it was the best show I've ever seen as it was a very small venue
They never got the respect they deserve? Pearl Jam was everywhere in the 90s and I mean everywhere….and I’m not saying that like it was a bad thing, but you didn’t turn on the radio or MTV (when they still played music videos) without hearing a Pearl Jam song….
You forgot Joe Crocker
@@mildmanneredmambohere for this comment only an hour away. The scene in the early and mid 90s was 🤯
It's amazing to see someone reacting to Black and Pearl Jam for the first time! Thank you very much for this gift!
33 years later and PEARL JAM is still ROCKING!!! ✌️
Yep. I was a freshman in high school when this came out.
Yeah, just take a listen to “Waiting For Stevie” off their new album “Dark Matter” for proof of that.
Jesus gal, ya, you need to get on a Pearl Jam train. Can't believe you've not explored this band before.
I'm forever shocked when I hear people say they've never heard of such pivotal bands. Like where have you been? Or am I old?
@@jackieradley1025 I think the answer is yes. Yes we are 😂🥲
IMO, the absolute best MTV Unplugged performance.
Together with Alice in Chains imho... A shared first place so to speak..
@@kolonelfranz31 Word Alice in Chains is by far the best to me.
@@younghussar Staley gave the performance of his life! He was completely fucked up om dope, but not only he, but the whole band made it 30 legendary minutes. Everyone is always talking about Nirvana unplugged, but they were not made for this setting, as if they felt awkward. Big fan of Nirvana, but imho, it just didn't work for whatever reason.
@@kolonelfranz31 Nirvana was ok to me but not great compared to AIC. Alice in Chains I think worked so well cause they had a bunch of acoustic songs to begin with. And Layne was awesome considering the circumstances. Definitely my favourite grunge frontman. The sound engineering/recording sounding amazing for their performance I found also.
@@younghussar especially Dave Grohl seemed to be uncomfortable behind his drum kit. But indeed, AIC had some acoustic experience with songs as well as with performances.
But really, that moment when Staley messed up and shouted F##K is legendary. Especially his remark "what's my motivation here"? is real music history! And when thet started the song again, he really showed everybody his greatness, by giving his all and performed it better than ever before!
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Very sad, and beautiful beautiful song. It reaches the soul because it was written with the heart.
Great band, ever, Pearl Jam.
"Jeremy" was the first song for me and is still the most memorable, especially with the uncensored video, which I highly recommend.
The video is usually a must for beginners to have context! Was shocking AF for its time!
Uncensored is a MUST.
"Even Flow" was the first I heard, the "Alive", then bought the TEN album... One of the BEST albums of ALL TIME, no filler, all killer.
This is the most amazing band of the early 90's, PERIOD.
I was looking for Layne, nope Id agree with you but then we would both be wrong
@@MichaelDeMarois They were close enough (imho), so let's not argue and enjoy their music (both) instead of arguing about insignificant details 🎵🎵
Black is their best song. A close second is Garden. Their whole debut album, Ten, is amazing!
I recommend their song "Jeremy" next. The official uncensored/uncut video is a must for this song.
Seeing the young generation understanding Eddie and PJ is wonderful to see. And it will always be ALIVE!!
The entire Ten album is amazing. Jeremy was the first song I heard when I was about 9. Evenflow, Alive, and Oceans were the other singles. This song was popular without ever being released as a single. It's a personal song for Eddie and he didn't want it to be highly publicized. It took off purely on radio requests from fans. Reached #3 on the charts without being pushed by the bands label.
Eddie threatened to quit the band and tear up their record contact when Epic pushed the band to make an MTV music video for "Black".
Regardless, the whole A-side of Ten ended up getting regular radio airplay, *all six* songs. Few debut albums, if any, can say that. That's how good Ten was. And that's not even throwing the B-side Yellow Ledbetter into the conversation.
Porch, garden, why go, oceans, even flow, black, alive, and Jeremy!!!! All wonderful songs from TEN and i even have the vinyl of it along with cd and tape versions! So anything I am in i got the times too for the situation!! If it can or in eight track I’d have it also!! Check out all their live shows on cd it is never the same old same old it’s wonderful still to this Day ❤❤❤❤❤! Pearl Jam is the greatest
I was a teenager when "Seattle Music " took over radio and MTV ,two of my still favorite bands "Alice In Chains and Soundgarden " blazed the trail for me then came Nirvana and Pearl Jam into my life. It's sad to say of all those bands and amazing front men Eddie Vedder is the last living and Peal jam is still very much alive. The songs that took my notice were Jeremy Even Flow Black and Alive. A very close friend of mine was The biggest Pearl Jam fan and also Chicago Cubs Baseball fan sadly he passed away before hearing Eddie Vedder release what would have been both of our favorite PJ / Vedder songs All The Way became the rally song as Cubs fans finally got our first World Series win in 108 year, so that's my favorite of all .
That was a damned era. Nirvana. PJ. Soundgarden. Alice in Chains.
@@Iansco1 STP?
This could be one of the greatest performances by PJ. Or Unplugged history. Or music history. Chills and tears every time. Breakups are painful and Eddie captures that perfectly.
In 1992 and being in high school when you were still figuring out how to handle these new and strange emotions, this song ripped through my heart like it was made of tissue paper.
me too...
I grad in 96. Totally feel you.
Well said GreatCouncil
Same!!!!
@@freepilot7732 graduated 93
I have to remind myself (now in my 50's) that there's a whole generation of kids who have never heard bands like Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, etc. much less experienced 90's alternative/grunge when it was actually happening!
In the early 90s, four bands emerged from the obscure Seattle underground, and took the world by storm. They were:
Alice In Chains
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Soundgarden
Collectively, they were known as “Grunge.” (Which is that black stuff you find at the bottom of your gutter.)
There were a lot more great Grunge acts, of course. But these were the Big 4.
Please check them all out.
I grew up in the Grunge era. Pure Emotion, Loathing, Hurt. Nothing will ever compare. Eddie has one of the best voices. Jeremy first song. Pearl Jam is just a must. I still listen to them everyday 30 years later.
Yeah, we had some great music in the 90's. To bad it's being forgotten.
I first saw them in concert at the Moore in Seattle in 1992. You are going to be amazed at their music. You happened upon one of the greatest bands of the early 90's Seattle scene and that continues to this day! Thanx for the reaction. I love it when young folks find out how special the music of my era was.
I grew up with Pearl Jam in the 90's and this song, specifically that iconic line of you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, still conjures up the heartbreak, regrets, and what could have been. During those times when I felt like the world was caving in, I would listen to this song almost manically. Many of us, in our immaturity, made mistakes in that special relationship that, to this day, we wish we could take back.
First I ever heard was Jeremy. I also highly suggest Breathe, Wishlist, Do the Evolution, Last Kiss (cover), and Evenflow.
This and Nirvana was during My High School experiences... My first exposure was to the song Jeremy.... that was a dark one!
The album "Ten" is amazing. The song "Garden" is easily in my top 5 songs... ever.
One of my favorite Pearl Jam tracks. Another one is Jeremy and the next is everything else
First CD I ever bought . Garden……underrated, haunting …one of the best Pearl Jam songs . Look it up
@@gomezgomez6299Garden is very underrated, beautiful haunting song, one of my favorites! Many many favorites! 😊💓🤘✌️
This song always without fail brings back strong feelings from my youth. So intense.
Black was the first PJ song I ever heard back in 1992 and it hit me the way it hit you even back then. Still love the song.
I’ve been listening to this since the early nineties and I did cry just now.
This is by far my favorite Pearl Jam song.But, I agree with others, you should do the whole Ten album.
First song: Even Flow, still a fav 3 decades later.
I started to comment before the video ended but you made the comment before I was able to, I was watching your face during the second half of the song and I could see the point in which the emotion literally hit you deep. Eddie's style doesn't always sit well with some but he has a way of really getting his emotions into the music and I've listened to the from the beginning. You should check out the story of how he became part of the group. Really glad that you jumped onto this train and I can't wait for you to check out more of their music. I haven't looked through your entire catalog of reactions but this grunge and alt era of rock is amazing, pure raw talent and emotion.
This is my favorite of the mtv unplugged series... Pearl jam is the best!!!
Definately one of the best vocalists of the entire grunge movement. Your reaction was spot on! Songs to try: Alive, Even Flow, Jeremy, those are songs that will pull you right on in..
Oh my, never heard of Pearl Jam? Man, are you in for a treat when you get into their other iconic songs. I can't wait for you to hear them.
This is by far my favorite song from them . Whe. I was your age they used to play this over on the radio for, time to time ….
Poetry of a broken heart.
Beautiful. Evenflow was the first Pearl Jam song for me.
you have quite the rabbit hole to go down now Lilly
I heard this performance so many times and still gives me goose bumps, all of us has experienced the pain and can relate to Eddie hear. He is clearly pouring all his emotions right on stage. The line “I know someday you have a beautiful life, I know you will be a star ⭐️ in somebody else sky but why can it be mine” hits hard. One of my favorite bands of all time, there is a great performance of release me that really emotional and powerful. I will find it and post the link here.
1991 MTV Alive. Still one of my favorite PJ songs and Oceans
Loved your emotional rection! The song is about a persons first relationship or first true love.And for what ever reason it went bad or black and it broke his heart.Pearl Jam has always been one of my favorite bands Eddie.Vedder has a unique voice and vocal range.There another great grunge band from Seattle.Alive was the first Pearl Jam song that i heard and brings back memories.🖤🤍
The 90s....take this musical moment and multiply it by 20 billion. That was the 90s. It still lives within all of us Generation Xers.
WORD 🎯😜🤘
💯🔥
“Jeremy” is the first song I heard from Pearl Jam! I think they still tour today! Hey we’re out when stone temple pilots and nirvana and soundgarden where huge and it was a badass time for music with the grunge bands filling the charts! Great song and reaction! My favorite song from Pearl Jam is “evenflow” it’s a great song too!
I love this band , the origin of this band is a sad but awesome story. So there was this band called Mother Love Bone , and Andrew Wood had over dosed and passed away. So this guy named Chris Cornell decided to do a tribute album and tour , called the project Temple of the Dog and asked his good friend Eddie Vedder to do a couple vocal tracks on the project. A few of the other member were former members of Mother Love Bone like Stone Gossard and Mike McCreedy. After the project , they formed Pearl Jam. The Song I like the most is "Alive" or Jeremy. Don't hesitate to look into Mother Love Bone though~
Mother Love Bone was great. It’s sad you very rarely hear of them.
@@clarryhill I still to this day listen to them , Songs like Bone China , Stardog Champion , Chloe , Man of Golden Words and so many more , funny thing is Pearl Jam still does a ton of those songs live.
If you like that, you've got to check out the studio/radio track. It truly is Iconic.
Peral Jam is one of the more iconic bands of the 90's. "Evenflow", "Jeremy" (first song I ever heard) and "Alive" are by far my favorites. You are in for a great experience listening to more of these guys. Eddie Vedder was one of those singers who was so unique and distinct and a pleasure to listen to live!!
All of the songs that you mentioned are off of the album Ten. That is an amazing debut album.
Hello, “Alive” was what first made me a Pearl Jam fan.
Definitely check out Jeremy or Daughter next! Both amazing songs
State of Love and Trust from this show is probably my favorite. Entire show is fantastic, honestly.
Great reaction! Jeremy (uncensored) and Even flow are musts! Cheers!
Welcome Lilly, you have much to hear. Congratulations
Loved your emotional reaction to this wonderful performance ❤
Top 2 or 3 of grunge era bands. Right there with Nirvana. Try "Alive", "Jeremy", "Yellow Ledbetter", "Better Man" or "Evenflow".
After Chris Cornell died (Soundgarden, Audioslave), Eddie sang this in tribute at a concert, with a slightly different ending. That was a heartbreaking performance. He breaks down for a moment during it.
I had Daughter on cassette and listened to it on repeat on the bus to school. Love that sone so much 🖤🖤
I like your react
I grow up with Pearl Jam. I ve see them 3 times. 😊
-Oceans MTV unplugged
-Master of war (Tribute to Bob Dylan)
Best album of the grunge era. My favorite album ever.
First song I heard was Alive from their first album. This whole unplugged set is amazing as well as their Pinkpop concert performance.
Pearl Jam came out in the early 90's from the Seattle rock scene w/ Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains... they were associated w/ the 90's 'grunge rock' scene that took over America and the world back in 1992 - '94, but they lasted quite a bit longer. Pearl Jam's debut album 'Ten' in 1991 actually outsold Nirvana's iconic 'Nevermind' album (also 1991)... 12 million copies in the US to date, thanks to the huge hit single 'Jeremy' that had a dark music video in 1992... 'Even flow' and 'Alive' were the other MTV singles, and 'Black' became a hit on radio. However, Pearl Jam did not embrace their newfound fame and refused to appear on MTV or do music videos for over a decade.
After the death of vocalist Andrew Wood in 1990, Seattle rock band Mother Love Bone disbanded after the loss of their singer... 2 former members - Jeff Ament (bass) and Stone Gossard (guitar) decided to put a new rock band together w/ Mike McCready (guitar) and Dave Krusen (drums)... They picked Eddie Vedder (lead vocals) and named the band Pearl Jam in 1991. Signing w/ Epic Records, they recorded the 1st album 'Ten' before replacing Krusen w/ Dave Abbruzese (drums) and releasing the album in the fall of 1991.
With Nirvana breaking big late in '91, the label focused on promoting Pearl Jam and pushed the singles 'Even flow' and 'Alive' on MTV as sales for 'Ten' started to take off... The band did 'MTV Unplugged' in the Spring of '92. The powerful music video for 'Jeremy' pushed the album to #2 on the US charts later that year.
Rather than promote Pearl Jam in the media, the band withdrew from the spotlight... Their second album 'Versus' in 1993 reached #1 on the US charts and sold 7 million copies without any MTV appearances... only radio singles and concert tours ...and the band preferred to play that raw, guitar-oriented hard rock.
Matt Cameron (drums) joined in 1998 until today.
Pearl Jam kept recording and releasing albums in the 90's, but they sold less... by 2000 and started to play more of a stoner rock style of music like The Grateful Dead than 90's 'grunge rock'... They kept the sound basic - raw guitars, bass, drums and vocals... and they maintained their popularity worldwide to this day.
Other Pearl Jam classics - 'Animal' ... 'Better man' ... 'Given to fly' ... 'Evacuation' ... 'Daughter' ... 'Nothing as it seems'... 'Life wasted'... 'Release'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘
More Pearl Jam, you say?
You need to listen to the song "Jeremy".
I recommend the official video (it is RUclips friendly), rather than a live performance. It tells the story that the song is about very well. Grunge music uses a lot of surreal metaphor sometimes, so a lot of people don't know what the song is about, and that is critical to experiencing it fully. The video helps with that.
The MTV Unplugged version is, in my opinion, a better performance musically (especially the vocals), but I would still recommend the official video for the purposes of a reaction, if you have not heard it before.
This was perhaps their biggest hit. It's what thrust Pearl Jam into the mainstream. It was controversial enough to grab everyone's attention, but tactful enough to not warrant censorship.
Links:
Official Video: ruclips.net/video/JNZezhUkOSk/видео.html
MTV Unplugged: ruclips.net/video/3g1Tu2Ulrk0/видео.html
Spoiler (Song Backstory):
The eponymous song tells of a boy, named Jeremy Wade Delle, who committed suicide in school. He pulled a gun in front of the class and blew his brains out. It is a true story, though they take some artistic license in the telling. It's told from the perspective of a shocked and traumatized fictional classmate who would have witnessed it. It recounts the traumatic experiences Jeremy would have struggled with, leading up to the event. But the song is not "graphic" in it's descriptions, and speaks in metaphor. The classic line "Jeremy spoke in class today" is often repeated. In this context "spoke" means "did something dramatic, to finally be heard".
Lyrics:
At home drawing pictures of mountain tops
With him on top, lemon yellow sun
Arms raised in a "V"
And the dead lay in pools of maroon below
Daddy didn't give attention
Oh, to the fact that mommy didn't care
King Jeremy the wicked
Oh, ruled his world
Jeremy spoke in class today
Jeremy spoke in class today
Clearly, I remember picking on the boy
Seemed a harmless little fuck
Ooh, but we unleashed a lion
Gnashed his teeth and bit the recess lady's breast
How could I forget? And he hit me with a surprise left
My jaw left hurting, ooh, dropped wide open
Just like the day, oh, like the day I heard
Daddy didn't give affection, no
And the boy was something that mommy wouldn't wear
King Jeremy the wicked
Oh, ruled his world
Jeremy spoke in class today
Jeremy spoke in class today
Jeremy spoke in class today
Try to forget this (Try to forget this)
Try to erase this (Try to erase this)
From the blackboard
Jeremy spoke in class today
Jeremy spoke in class today
Jeremy spoke in, spoke in
Jeremy spoke in, spoke in
Jeremy spoke in class today
(Spoke in, spoke in)
(Spoke in, spoke in, spoke in, spoke in...)
(Spoke in, spoke in)
Ooh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Ooh oh, oh (Spoke in...)
I cant remember exactly which PJ song I heard first because their first album is completely all hits. Every song pretty much were all bangers and most got lots of radio play
Their song "Release" can totally make me cry.
Great reaction, Lilly. Now I think your next Pearl Jam reaction should be the song "Alive". Both studio and mtv unplugged versions are awesome.
Great job lily Jane!! Jeremy..was the first song from Eddie Vedder I heard 😮
Pretty much any live video of Porch is guaranteed insanity. Even the unplugged version
Porch live at Pinkpop 1992 is the best imo
@@rubentullenaar2934 hell yeah. It’s hard to pick a favorite but the higher he climbs the happier I am
@@kootermccoglin6915 I was there when it happened, just a few meters from where he jumped in the crowed. It was an amazing show. In 2018 at Pinkpop, he re-told the story where he thought the camera guy was mad at him for climbing in the crane, but he was yelling at the crew to hold the crane in place. Little did Eddie know since he did not understand what the camera guy was yelling, so he met with him again in 2018 to come to terms.
Just learning music . Tragically hip... my fav. 38 years old
The number of people who haven’t heard of Pearl Jam and are doing these react videos to Black simply astounds me. It is also making me realize that I’m old. 😂 I remember listening to the album when it was first released. Eddie Vedder is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. I’m glad new generations are still discovering PJ!
Alive was the first Pearl Jam song I heard. You should react to the studio version. There's a music video but it's different from the studio version. Also Even Flow(music video), Jeremy (music video), Porch (Unplugged), Animal, Daughter, Go, Rearviewmirror, Rats, Last Exit, Not For You, Corduroy, Nothing man, Better Man, Immortality, Who You Are, Present Tense, Hail, Hail. Off He Goes, Red Mosquito. I mean there're so many. Newer stuff. Mind Your Manners, Save You, Love Boat Captain, Sirens, Dance of the Clairvoyants, and others
Hey, I think you about covered my top 25... LOL
Great performance and song but oof, hits close to home. Thank you for the reaction.
I'm not a massive Pearl Jam fan but imagine hearing Eddie's voice for the first time against the current musical backdrop. She needs to hear Cornell.
My first PJ song was "Alive", from the 10 album. Keep watching Unplugged tunes from this performance! The band -- and especially Eddie Vedder -- give it their all and it's amazing! One song I love is "State of Love & Trust". It RIPS!! This whole performance is magic!
You need to listen to oceans, do the evolution, jeremy, and hunger strike by temple of the dog with Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell. Also this song is basically a try not to cry challenge and cry a lot, then cry harder type of song. Loving you reactions here, Lilly.
That man opened his chest and exposed his broken heart and wailed for it and pleaded for his lost love in front of us all. A pure masterpiece of lyrics and performance that takes me back to being a lost 18 year old kid in 1992. I’ve listened to these guys for 30 years now and I still cry at this song.
Yeah.....yeah, you wanna explore more Pearl Jam
Oceans live unplugged is absolutely spectacular
Pearl jam is one of the best bands from the 90's so glad I lived through all the 90's. There is also Stone Temple Pilots and Metallica or Guns and Roses or Korn or Limp Biskit and u can do more Nirvana they are all good
ALIVE is the first PEARL JAM song i ever heard, ALIVE, and EVEN FLOW official videos and songs on the album TEN, are live recordings. They are still ONE OF THE BEST LIVE BANDS, I have ever seen, ALICE IN CHAINS ⛓️ is my favorite though.
"Jeremy" was the first Pearl Jam song I heard. I love a lot of their songs and can't really choose a favorite, but "Black" is way up there on my list. I must've listened to "Man of the Hour" a thousand times after my Dad passed away [I still do from time to time when I'm mourning him].
I cry every time.... from the day of release until now. Pearl Jam is timeless
The first pj song i heard was " Alive ", but this is the best pj song for me. But they have so many great songs, check out " Jeremy " but do the official uncut version, another powerful song.
"Even Flow" & "Jeremy" were the 1st songs I heard from PEARL JAM. "Release" is my personal favorite
So much awesome PEARL JAM music to check out. 👌🎶
"Alive" by pearl jam was first song of theirs I heard, first hit by them.
Ten was such a game changer. This album (cassette) was on repeat in the car for close to a year. Frist song I remember from them was "Jeremey" then "Even Flow" and "Alive" Eddie's lyrics just hit home. Plus he was awesome in Singles. "A compliment for us... is a compliment for you"
The first PJ song I heard was Alive and it was around the release of the album Ten. I've been a huge fan ever since. Jeremy is probably my favourite PJ song. Just the sound of it, and the power of its subject matter. But there are SO, SO many good PJ songs.
This freaking song kills me every time...the pain of losing his wife in divorce is brutal and the love he has for her that even through the agony of losing her, he knows that it's because he has to love her and wish her the best on the way out the door...I know the feeling to Love that deep, but if you really Love her, you Lover her enough to let her go...This song was great then and is just as great now....I saw this air on MTV it was a mind blowing performance.
This isn't about his divorce. He was with Beth at the time. But they weren't married yet.
Vedder is 1 of the most passionate vocalists to come out of grunge. Also, they protested Ticket Master over their fees. Event insurance companies wouldn’t cover them sometimes because Ed had a habit of climbing scaffolding, trusses and rigging, to deadly heights and would hang off and sing. And though they have been through multiple drummers, they have the 1 they always wanted now.
Pearl Jam is so much better than Nirvana ever was. Nirvana was the face of Grunge but Pearl Jam, Sound Garden and Alice in Chains were the heart and soul. Also, my first Pearl Jam song was Alive. It was on Headbangers ball on MTV and I was hooked as soon as I heard it.
Totally agree, Pearl Jam were classic rock, seen Pearl Jam 3 times live, absolutely love this band.
Very true statement 👌
Check out Stone Temple Pilot's.
Why does it always have to be an either or proposition with some people? Every band you mention was GREAT in their OWN right -- Why disrespect Kurt and Nirvana because they sorta got the lead press on that GRUDGE, I mean Grunge, music highway? To my mind (at least to what I've heard or been aware of) the "Grudge" era was the LAST GREAT Rock music era. Nirvana held their own -- their best is right there with the best of all those bands. On any day, you like that band, or that one, or that one ... better
Are you stupid? Nirvana and PJ are in two different categories. Nirvana was pure grunge, PJ was alternative rock.
Never thought I would hear someone say they've never heard of pearl jam
"Daughter" was my first Pearl Jam song, and it is still my favorite. There are a group of bands called the Big 5 of Grunge. Pearl Jam is the only band to have not lost their lead singer to death. 😢
Great song often overlooked
Black Francis is still alive
@Camothor10 Sorry, the Pixies is a great band, but not one of the Big 5 of Grunge (Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, STP and Pearl Jam).
@@beckf1858 they pretty much invented it and were the main inspiration for Kurt
@@Camothor10 Sorry, but I'm not the one who came up with the term the Big 5 of Grunge nor was I the one who designated the bands who make up the Big 5. I just assumed that it was common knowledge who the Big 5 of Grunge are, and the Pixies aren't one of them regardless of their contribution to the genre. A lot of fans only recognize the Big 4 of Grunge, and exclude STP because they are not from Seattle. The Pixies would definitely be excluded, because these elitist will hardly recognize any band not from the West Coast. You're taking this argument up with the wrong person. I'm sure there's a sub-Reddit out there where they debate this all hours of the day. Not on some random Pearl Jam reaction video.
Black was the first pearl jam song i heard this version and i was absolutely immediately hooked. I'm 36 and i just found this song about a year ago.
Id recommend listening to the Live black and white Version of the song release (Holland) from pearl jam.
Id recommend the comfortably numb live cover from Brasil.
And also Alive and Jeremy from this same MTV unplugged show that we saw in this video here.
Their album “Ten” is said to be one of the best albums ever made.