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.
@@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.
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.
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
@@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.
"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.
@@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 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….
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 .
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.🖤🤍
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.
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!!
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"
“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!
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.
Love your reaction. I feel it too, every time I hear it. First heard Pearl Jam when the album “Ten” was a new release in early 90s. “Alive” was the first song I heard, browsing a record shop near my college campus and the clerk played it. I liked them at the time, but preferred the edgier sound of bands like Nirvana. PJ had a commercial sound to my ear, but they grew on me quickly. Awesome performer, too.
@@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.
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!
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'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘
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.
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.
I'm always shocked when someone says they have never heard of such iconic and well known musical groups. There is so much music out there for you to discover.
I hadn't heard of them until one of their songs was in The Last of Us Part 2, and then I fell down a Pearl Jam rabbit hole. It does seem crazy for how long they've been active.
"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].
"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.
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
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.
This was a song me and my friends use to listen to in my teenage years. Still listen to it today. Eddie Vedder sings with such conviction and has an incredible range. One of the iconic songs from the 1990's
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!
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.
Jeremy,it blew my mind!!! I had never heard anything like it at the time.They have a great catalog of music imo. Great job and I can't believe you have never heard this!!!
Even flow was the first Pearl Jam song i remember hearing. Loved it and have been a loyal fan ever since. They have lots of great songs but that is a good one to start with.
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.
I think this is one of the best vocal performances ever and I've watched a lot of people react to it. Some listen more to his voice and don't always catch the amazing lyrics. But when he said you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, I saw you wince. It's such a powerful, emotional line.
I was a kid when columbine and their song Jeremy dropped! It’s not really anything new today but it was unheard of then! The video for Jeremy was on MTV for weeks back when it actually played music of course and possibly the beginning of fuse 😂 really showing my age now huh!
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.
Honestly, this is one of the most heartfelt performances ever. I cannot watch that without feeling emotional and most times even crying, i can't even begin to imagine how Eddie felt when he was performing that 😢. You need to react to Nutshell, the Unplugged version as well, Laney gave an incredible performance as well. Also Chris Cornell's version of "Nothing compares 2 U" you'll thank me later.
Pearl Jam is one of the greatest Live rock bands of all time. This is a great early performance and Pearl Jam are still making albums and selling out giant stadiums. There is literally 30 years worth of incredible Live performances from this epic band.
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
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.
Lilly J.. I hope you and your family had a good 4th. Love ya lil sis. Keep doing what you do. It helps alot of people. Sorry I haven't commented, your older bro has been in the hospital
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 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!
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.
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!
I'm amazed there are people who have never heard of Pearl Jam.
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!
And now my bitter hands cradle broken glass
Of what was everything...
"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.
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.
I love watching Eddie melt girls' hearts
Clearly one of the greatest unplugged live performances ever
It's amazing to see someone reacting to Black and Pearl Jam for the first time! Thank you very much for this gift!
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 🎵🎵
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!
"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.
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 🤯
"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.
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?
Black is their best song. A close second is Garden. Their whole debut album, Ten, is amazing!
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 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.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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
The album "Ten" is amazing. The song "Garden" is easily in my top 5 songs... ever.
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 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.
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.
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.🖤🤍
Seeing the young generation understanding Eddie and PJ is wonderful to see. And it will always be ALIVE!!
First song I heard was Alive from their first album. This whole unplugged set is amazing as well as their Pinkpop concert performance.
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 ….
Loved your emotional reaction to this wonderful performance ❤
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.
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.
"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. 👌🎶
I had Daughter on cassette and listened to it on repeat on the bus to school. Love that sone so much 🖤🖤
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.
I’ve been listening to this since the early nineties and I did cry just now.
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"
This song always without fail brings back strong feelings from my youth. So intense.
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! 😊💓🤘✌️
“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!
Great reaction! Jeremy (uncensored) and Even flow are musts! Cheers!
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.
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 🎯😜🤘
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I recommend their song "Jeremy" next. The official uncensored/uncut video is a must for this song.
First I ever heard was Jeremy. I also highly suggest Breathe, Wishlist, Do the Evolution, Last Kiss (cover), and Evenflow.
Love your reaction. I feel it too, every time I hear it. First heard Pearl Jam when the album “Ten” was a new release in early 90s. “Alive” was the first song I heard, browsing a record shop near my college campus and the clerk played it. I liked them at the time, but preferred the edgier sound of bands like Nirvana. PJ had a commercial sound to my ear, but they grew on me quickly. Awesome performer, too.
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.
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!
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 😂🥲
This and Nirvana was during My High School experiences... My first exposure was to the song Jeremy.... that was a dark one!
1991 MTV Alive. Still one of my favorite PJ songs and Oceans
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'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘
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.
State of Love and Trust from this show is probably my favorite. Entire show is fantastic, honestly.
Goosebumps every time. So many memories with this song.
He is the only one left.............
@@Iansco1 R.I.P. Kurt, Scott, Layne, and Chris.
Me too!!!!
@Anavanessalopes still one of my all time favorites.
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.
I'm always shocked when someone says they have never heard of such iconic and well known musical groups. There is so much music out there for you to discover.
I hadn't heard of them until one of their songs was in The Last of Us Part 2, and then I fell down a Pearl Jam rabbit hole. It does seem crazy for how long they've been active.
"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].
"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.
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
Great reaction, Lilly. Now I think your next Pearl Jam reaction should be the song "Alive". Both studio and mtv unplugged versions are awesome.
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.
Definitely check out Jeremy or Daughter next! Both amazing songs
First song: Even Flow, still a fav 3 decades later.
This was a song me and my friends use to listen to in my teenage years. Still listen to it today. Eddie Vedder sings with such conviction and has an incredible range. One of the iconic songs from the 1990's
Yeah.....yeah, you wanna explore more Pearl Jam
Oceans live unplugged is absolutely spectacular
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!
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.
Jeremy,it blew my mind!!! I had never heard anything like it at the time.They have a great catalog of music imo. Great job and I can't believe you have never heard this!!!
Their song "Release" can totally make me cry.
This is my favorite of the mtv unplugged series... Pearl jam is the best!!!
Even flow was the first Pearl Jam song i remember hearing. Loved it and have been a loyal fan ever since. They have lots of great songs but that is a good one to start with.
I cry every time.... from the day of release until now. Pearl Jam is timeless
"Alive" by pearl jam was first song of theirs I heard, first hit by them.
This live performance is legend. I never get bored of it. Good find.
Beautiful. Evenflow was the first Pearl Jam song for me.
This is by far my favorite Pearl Jam song.But, I agree with others, you should do the whole Ten album.
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.
Poetry of a broken heart.
I think this is one of the best vocal performances ever and I've watched a lot of people react to it. Some listen more to his voice and don't always catch the amazing lyrics. But when he said you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, I saw you wince. It's such a powerful, emotional line.
Their album “Ten” is said to be one of the best albums ever made.
I was a kid when columbine and their song Jeremy dropped! It’s not really anything new today but it was unheard of then! The video for Jeremy was on MTV for weeks back when it actually played music of course and possibly the beginning of fuse 😂 really showing my age now huh!
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.
Hello, “Alive” was what first made me a Pearl Jam fan.
First song I heard was probably Even Flow or Alive. But I'd highly suggest Rearview Mirror, it's fantastic.
Honestly, this is one of the most heartfelt performances ever. I cannot watch that without feeling emotional and most times even crying, i can't even begin to imagine how Eddie felt when he was performing that 😢.
You need to react to Nutshell, the Unplugged version as well, Laney gave an incredible performance as well. Also Chris Cornell's version of "Nothing compares 2 U" you'll thank me later.
Pearl Jam is one of the greatest Live rock bands of all time. This is a great early performance and Pearl Jam are still making albums and selling out giant stadiums. There is literally 30 years worth of incredible Live performances from this epic band.
Jeremy was the first song and video I saw from Pearl Jam. Sitting in the media lounge in my freshman year of college. The whole album Ten is great.
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
Thank you for this video. Art is encapsulating and honestly imparting the essence of a powerful emotional experience to others. This is Art
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.
Lilly J.. I hope you and your family had a good 4th. Love ya lil sis. Keep doing what you do. It helps alot of people. Sorry I haven't commented, your older bro has been in the hospital
They've got so many great songs. Check anything off the album _"Ten"._ I'd personally suggest *"Alive"* and *"Even Flow"*
First pearl jam song I heard was “Daughter”. It was 1992. Still gives me goosebumps till now