This was back when MTV was still good and actually played music. I still don't fully understand why, but their Unplugged series somehow created some of the most amazing live performances of all time!
It's because music was still being created by musicians. A great song is a great song regardless of how it's performed when it's done by talented musicians with no use of autotune.
I agree with you so much on this! From Alice In Chains, Nirvana to Pearl Jam, MTV Unplugged was amazing. Now it's all bs. I miss the great music videos and Unplugged performances
I always find myself listening to this version of the song over the original. His vocals here are incredible. To this day, the best live performance I have ever heard.
I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be a star, in somebody’s else’s sky, but why, why, why can’t it be, can’t it be in mine. That is pure poetry!
I used to live in the Seattle area and I actually got to meet Eddie Vedder once, at a Trader Joe's of all things. He was the most humble guy you could ever ask for. I told him that his song Black on Unplugged was the most epic I'd ever heard and he smiled and said, "Not bad for a guy who had a cold that day." I shook his hand and let him be. It's my opinion that Pearl Jam releases records to give us a hint of what we'll see live. Their studio albums always pale in comparison to what they present live, and that's something practically all bands can't boast. Pearl Jam is ALWAYS better live.
Pearl Jam's Album "Ten" is Flawless as a record.....Members of this band served their apprenticeship with other bands Like Green River and Mother love bone so, in my opinion, this is perfection.
Exactly. I feel so privileged to have grown up in that era, to have seen them live in concert for the first time touring for the Ten album (in ‘92 i think, since the album was released in August 1991). I would’ve been 16 or 17. I didn’t fully realize how good I really had it back then, and that was definitely a great era for music- growing up and coming of age mainly in the 80s and 90s, like the Gen X kid I am. (I’m 46)
"If you can't appreciate this man...I don't know what you're doing with your life". LOL, I love that!! Women STILL falling in love with Eddie Vedder all these years later! I've loved him since the start, Pearl Jam is brilliant.
These MTV Unplugged concerts were amazing! Pearl Jam was an incredible live band back then. I'm sure they still are! Eddie was always an extremely passionate performer, and the whole band was super high energy live. Their performance from the early 90s at Pinkpop is definitely worth checking out!
Ugh, I wish people would stop doing that. This is Eddie's ballad, the most powerful and deepest of any of the songs they wrote; this performance better than any other. If people are going to listen to any Pearl Jam songs, they need to do it BEFORE this one. All of the others are lesser.
Hey Ashley. I loved your Reaction to Pearl Jam's BLACK. I had the exact same reaction. One big thing I noticed and was so impressed with, was that the live version of almost every one of their songs is like the studio version. Thank you for sharing your 'Reaction'.
Of course we want you to listen to/watch the Jeremy video. That's a given. There should not be a question in your mind that you would, of course, watch/listen to that, even if no one said anything about it, one way or the other. So, yes. Do that. Also, my favorite live version of a Pearl Jam song is "State of Love & Trust" from the Unplugged show. Definitely see that!
Funny enough Black didn’t get any air time (at all) in Australia. In fact even after working in radio I’d never heard it till recently. May I say after watching “all” the other reaction channels on this yours has been the best hands down. Jeremy is a 😢sad song about suicidal teenager and nothing to do with a mass shooter. Pearl Jam stopped making videos after Jeremy for this reason alone. In my opinion and it’s mentioned in Michael J Fox’s Biography “Given to fly would have to be the best most uplifting song ever written. Unfortunately it wasn’t included in this unplugged series from Melbourne Park Australia. Love to know why they performed unplugged at the Melbourne Tennis Centre nevertheless as you mentioned the mixing and sound quality is second to none. 🎉Happy New Year 24 House of marsh.
Lol "If you can't appreciate this man right here, then... I don't know what you're doing with your life." Lol, classic, great reaction and video, keep up the great work 😎🦙
PJ are very rare, in the fact, that they are better live then in the the studio. You can find over 25 years of recordings of all their concerts, not as bootlegs but released by the band.
This is an example of how good the music and the singers were back in the 90s. There's deep meaning to every song. A good friend of Eddie, Chris Cornell is another phenomenon vocalist. Hunger Strike gives me the goose bumps listening to it.
Yea instead of bitter hands shake beneath the clouds. He says the 2 intro to chorus of hands cradle broken glass in this one. Just a slip I think but it’s so good it didn’t matter
Only MTV unplugged version tops the studio. And I've listened to a lot of live performances. There's 1 time with a nice guitar solo but that was it. *July 19, 2003 Mexico* (it's on Spotify,, he messes up in the beginning)
Live and studio sounded the same back then... if not, then pretty damn close. Back when I would go to see both international and local live music weekly. It was great when singers couldn't mask their lack of true talent with autotune (started being used in '98), like a lot do today. Unfortunately, the 'look' of a performer seems to be what it's all about these days, rather than the actual musical talent itself... tho I am speaking generally here. There is absolutely still talent out there... its just bloody hard to find. I am hoping it will change and we will get a resurgence of great (rock/punk/alternative) music again, cos the true talent hasn't just disappeared... they are out there somewhere. It's great that these reaction channels have a lot of young people enjoying and being inspired by this 'older' stuff. Bring it on! By the way, if you ever get to see PJ live, don't miss it... they can still captivate and rock an audience 'old school' like no other.
Eddie Vedder right there.. Makes your heart levitate your body... This man.. This band... Unparalleled. Do Jeremy next please... This mtv unplugged version or video... What ever you choose. Great reaction. You can feel... and listen❤️
Any of their songs are great, in my opinion. For an outstanding live experience check out the song “Better Man” live at Madison Square Garden N.Y. (5-21-2010).
Spotify search: Pearl Jam Go to discography Find the live performances section Scroll down to the beginning it's the very first one. 23-5-2000 Lisbon, Portugal *Daughter*
MrDabulls23, I actually bought the CD from that concert off Pearl Jam's website. That whole show is amazing and Better Man, like you said, was awesome. I'm 99% sure that's the MSG show where Eddie kind of cried a bit when the crowd was singing the first few verses.
It's a pretty common opinion that this is better/more impactful than the studio version. I for one will listen to this one more often even on Spotify etc.
Great reaction. You should watch the whole show. It is not that long. Jeff, Stone, Mike and Dave are fantastic and Ed is just Ed. They are a live band.
Here in Seattle it started because everyone wanted something else. The so called Grunge is just music,granted from a geography that has almost nine months of rain does influence,hell I was born here I admit it. That's why underground clubs flourished,or parties in North Bend and Issaquah.
Eddie Vedder the man with the better voice than prerecorded, My saddest song Given to Fly my mate went to London and was confronted by 4 black guys who he fought off they stabbed him 2 days later he died of internal bleeding this song fits my friend RIP my dearest friend you are really missed by all here.
Some advice from a grunge head back in the day. You feel this, you don't analyse it. And do some more research in particular on this song. PJ never wanted to release this as a single as it was too personal. They were pushed to by the record co and in protest, refused to do a video. Still got near the top of the charts. Peace.
Check out "Given to fly" pearl jam 07 touring band 2000. woman giving sign language too crowd . Pretty amazing could be one of the coolest moments at a live show ever. Enjoy
Pearl Jam is meant to be heard live lol.....im glad you experienced EDDIE VEDDERS VOICE:) grunge was awesome !! please do EVENFLOW next the video is a live show
It was never released as a single! They released alive ace then even flow but this actually wasn’t released as a single even though was best song on the album
Very good reaction. Big regards from Chile South America. Please react Porch this is amazing song .. About the movies recommend you soundtrack Twins Peaks
Also, just by the hat I SWEAR the singer/songwriter of Four Non Blondes, Linda Perry plays guitar too. But it has never been denied so her BADASSERY is canon.
I like the reaction but, you are talking over the song a lot. Maybe try and listen and pause. Or just listen because it takes from the experience a bit. Over all though, good job
You are really bad at this. Don't sing or dance or talk during the performance, we want to hear it too. At the end you're messing around trying to find something when Eddie is pouring his heart out on stage, just so you can grab something and and do what ever it was that you were doing. The best reactors just react, mostly with facial expressions during the clip and then talk at the end. Remember, your viewers are here to see you react, not to join in to the video and disrupt it. They are the star of the video, not you.
This was back when MTV was still good and actually played music. I still don't fully understand why, but their Unplugged series somehow created some of the most amazing live performances of all time!
Completely agree. Unplugged had some great stuff. VH1 had an unplugged-like show that was pretty great as well.
It's because music was still being created by musicians. A great song is a great song regardless of how it's performed when it's done by talented musicians with no use of autotune.
I agree with you so much on this! From Alice In Chains, Nirvana to Pearl Jam, MTV Unplugged was amazing. Now it's all bs. I miss the great music videos and Unplugged performances
Melbourne Tennis Centre.
Hard to find a better live performance than this one, it’s a real masterpiece!
I always find myself listening to this version of the song over the original. His vocals here are incredible. To this day, the best live performance I have ever heard.
It is pretty amazing!
I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be a star, in somebody’s else’s sky, but why, why, why can’t it be, can’t it be in mine.
That is pure poetry!
This is better than the studio version.
This song never gets old for those that have been through similar heartaches,life flashes before your eyes/black
Well, thats about every man in the world. Bitches aint loyal.
The best sounds reach deep inside your soul, a place we have tucked away and tried to avoid dealing with.
It's the best kind of music to me.
I used to live in the Seattle area and I actually got to meet Eddie Vedder once, at a Trader Joe's of all things. He was the most humble guy you could ever ask for. I told him that his song Black on Unplugged was the most epic I'd ever heard and he smiled and said, "Not bad for a guy who had a cold that day." I shook his hand and let him be. It's my opinion that Pearl Jam releases records to give us a hint of what we'll see live. Their studio albums always pale in comparison to what they present live, and that's something practically all bands can't boast. Pearl Jam is ALWAYS better live.
Pearl Jam's Album "Ten" is Flawless as a record.....Members of this band served their apprenticeship with other bands Like Green River and Mother love bone so, in my opinion, this is perfection.
Then Vs came out and was more flawless
Amen. Well said.
Exactly. I feel so privileged to have grown up in that era, to have seen them live in concert for the first time touring for the Ten album (in ‘92 i think, since the album was released in August 1991). I would’ve been 16 or 17. I didn’t fully realize how good I really had it back then, and that was definitely a great era for music- growing up and coming of age mainly in the 80s and 90s, like the Gen X kid I am. (I’m 46)
10 is DEFINITELY desert island material.
@@FeelItRising and then Vitalogy kept it going
"If you can't appreciate this man...I don't know what you're doing with your life". LOL, I love that!! Women STILL falling in love with Eddie Vedder all these years later! I've loved him since the start, Pearl Jam is brilliant.
This is the one I've been waiting for. ❤
Hi Ash. great reaction to the live version.
Whoever broke eddies heart thanks for creating a masterpiece !
These MTV Unplugged concerts were amazing! Pearl Jam was an incredible live band back then. I'm sure they still are! Eddie was always an extremely passionate performer, and the whole band was super high energy live. Their performance from the early 90s at Pinkpop is definitely worth checking out!
MTV should bring back their Unplugged Series and Metal Mayhem. They can get some of the crap shows off
They still put on a hell of a show.
Such an amazingly emotional performance. Thanks for another excellent reaction.
This is the performance I point people to when they ask me about Pearl Jam.
You should definitely do Jeremy next.
Ugh, I wish people would stop doing that. This is Eddie's ballad, the most powerful and deepest of any of the songs they wrote; this performance better than any other. If people are going to listen to any Pearl Jam songs, they need to do it BEFORE this one. All of the others are lesser.
I watch a lot of reactions and you’re the only one to point out how great the “do do doo hoo do do dooos” are
Hey Ashley.
I loved your Reaction to Pearl Jam's BLACK. I had the exact same reaction. One big thing I noticed and was so impressed with, was that the live version of almost every one of their songs is like the studio version.
Thank you for sharing your 'Reaction'.
My apologies Ash. Auto-correct decided to change your name to Ashley. I guess I should have spell-checked. Lol
...when people ask me; why couldn't you move on from the 90s' music? This video is one of the reasons...
Of course we want you to listen to/watch the Jeremy video. That's a given. There should not be a question in your mind that you would, of course, watch/listen to that, even if no one said anything about it, one way or the other. So, yes. Do that. Also, my favorite live version of a Pearl Jam song is "State of Love & Trust" from the Unplugged show. Definitely see that!
Whether or not you do reaction vids, you should watch each song from the Unplugged set. Each performace...stellar.
Might be the best performance of the decade
Funny enough Black didn’t get any air time (at all) in Australia. In fact even after working in radio I’d never heard it till recently. May I say after watching “all” the other reaction channels on this yours has been the best hands down. Jeremy is a 😢sad song about suicidal teenager and nothing to do with a mass shooter. Pearl Jam stopped making videos after Jeremy for this reason alone. In my opinion and it’s mentioned in Michael J Fox’s Biography “Given to fly would have to be the best most uplifting song ever written. Unfortunately it wasn’t included in this unplugged series from Melbourne Park Australia. Love to know why they performed unplugged at the Melbourne Tennis Centre nevertheless as you mentioned the mixing and sound quality is second to none. 🎉Happy New Year 24 House of marsh.
Some of the live have the best guitar segments ever ❤❤❤
Lol "If you can't appreciate this man right here, then... I don't know what you're doing with your life." Lol, classic, great reaction and video, keep up the great work 😎🦙
Vetter sand this at a concert not long after Chris Cornell passed as a tribute and breaks down crying. Really touching video of it.
Hey congrats on ur audio. Sounds great. =)
I'm glad that there young people who like the music of my generation
Feel it. Love it. It’s glorious. Perfection
Brings a tear every time..
Every man loves this song yet we suffer from it for we get taken back to that time in our life..... and its very dark.....
PJ are very rare, in the fact, that they are better live then in the the studio.
You can find over 25 years of recordings of all their concerts, not as bootlegs but released by the band.
One of the greatest songs ever performed. Eddie is unmatched!
so great to see such a big fan outside the US
You have a wonderful heart. This song brings out emotion in me also. It truly is amazing.
The emotional is real. Eddie Bedder wrote this about his girlfriend who left him in 10th grade
Phenomenal.
You should listen to as much Pearl Jam as possible. They are an amazing band.
Imo this is better just because we can see all the emotions put into the performance. One of the best performance I think. ✌❤
I think the live performance is better than the studio version
Awesome reaction
Great reaction to a perfect performance.
This great 😊
This is great.
It's a very different vibe to the studio version. This live unplugged version is much better in my opinion, but i like the studio too :)
Still one of the best live bands!!! Check out Eddie Vedder doing Porch live at Global Citizens Festival from 2018. His vocals are insane!!!
I can't remember being that young anymore. Cheers Eddie
I like both versions
Awesome version of a great song
This is an example of how good the music and the singers were back in the 90s. There's deep meaning to every song. A good friend of Eddie, Chris Cornell is another phenomenon vocalist. Hunger Strike gives me the goose bumps listening to it.
Oh yeah
tnx good review
Yea instead of bitter hands shake beneath the clouds. He says the 2 intro to chorus of hands cradle broken glass in this one. Just a slip I think but it’s so good it didn’t matter
Everything you said 1000%!
Probably the best live performance of this song! You should listen to Jeremy, Porch....Listen to all there songs ...Great Band.
This song requires a person to have a soul to listen to it I think..... you have one. enjoy...
Loved this song since about 96 (bit late to it) but thought it was so great, a live version would be a bit lame in comparison.......I was wrong!!!
Only MTV unplugged version tops the studio.
And I've listened to a lot of live performances.
There's 1 time with a nice guitar solo but that was it.
*July 19, 2003 Mexico* (it's on Spotify,, he messes up in the beginning)
Have you seen better man? Madison Square garden. Gonna love it
Live and studio sounded the same back then... if not, then pretty damn close. Back when I would go to see both international and local live music weekly.
It was great when singers couldn't mask their lack of true talent with autotune (started being used in '98), like a lot do today.
Unfortunately, the 'look' of a performer seems to be what it's all about these days, rather than the actual musical talent itself... tho I am speaking generally here. There is absolutely still talent out there... its just bloody hard to find.
I am hoping it will change and we will get a resurgence of great (rock/punk/alternative) music again, cos the true talent hasn't just disappeared... they are out there somewhere.
It's great that these reaction channels have a lot of young people enjoying and being inspired by this 'older' stuff. Bring it on!
By the way, if you ever get to see PJ live, don't miss it... they can still captivate and rock an audience 'old school' like no other.
The Band called Live is also great in their MTV unplugged.
Eddie Vedder right there.. Makes your heart levitate your body... This man.. This band... Unparalleled. Do Jeremy next please... This mtv unplugged version or video... What ever you choose. Great reaction. You can feel... and listen❤️
It's better than the original! Jeremy is another banger! Must do the video though!
Any of their songs are great, in my opinion. For an outstanding live experience check out the song “Better Man” live at Madison Square Garden N.Y. (5-21-2010).
Spotify search: Pearl Jam
Go to discography
Find the live performances section
Scroll down to the beginning it's the very first one.
23-5-2000
Lisbon, Portugal
*Daughter*
MrDabulls23, I actually bought the CD from that concert off Pearl Jam's website. That whole show is amazing and Better Man, like you said, was awesome. I'm 99% sure that's the MSG show where Eddie kind of cried a bit when the crowd was singing the first few verses.
@@pmcm71 absolutely
THE GREAT pJ,,,,, GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME. BEST LIVE SHOW YOU WILL EVER SEE,,,
You have a nice voice
Great band and reaction 👍
Eddy wrote the song about his divorce and his heartbreak was evident. you can see and feel the emotion in this performance
It's a pretty common opinion that this is better/more impactful than the studio version. I for one will listen to this one more often even on Spotify etc.
Great reaction. You should watch the whole show. It is not that long. Jeff, Stone, Mike and Dave are fantastic and Ed is just Ed. They are a live band.
Here in Seattle it started because everyone wanted something else.
The so called Grunge is just music,granted from a geography that has almost nine months of rain does influence,hell I was born here I admit it.
That's why underground clubs flourished,or parties in North Bend and Issaquah.
Eddie Vedder the man with the better voice than prerecorded, My saddest song Given to Fly my mate went to London and was confronted by 4 black guys who he fought off they stabbed him 2 days later he died of internal bleeding this song fits my friend RIP my dearest friend you are really missed by all here.
Black and Alive are probably the saddest.
You should check out "Garden", both live and recorded
Some advice from a grunge head back in the day. You feel this, you don't analyse it. And do some more research in particular on this song. PJ never wanted to release this as a single as it was too personal. They were pushed to by the record co and in protest, refused to do a video. Still got near the top of the charts. Peace.
Check out "Given to fly" pearl jam 07 touring band 2000. woman giving sign language too crowd . Pretty amazing could be one of the coolest moments at a live show ever. Enjoy
Pearl Jam is meant to be heard live lol.....im glad you experienced EDDIE VEDDERS VOICE:) grunge was awesome !! please do EVENFLOW next the video is a live show
The circle's among many,did you know Negan from walking Dead and I got into it outside the off ramp?
Small world.
Now watch Pink Pop fest 1992 Pealr Jam Porch!
It was never released as a single! They released alive ace then even flow but this actually wasn’t released as a single even though was best song on the album
Eddie was very attractive back in the day, but seeing him get so into his art and performance is fucking magnetic.
Check out Pearl Jam's live performance of Better Man from Madison Square Garden 2010. Eddie and the crowd are terrific together in this one
😎😎😎
If you liked this one, just be sure to react to live performances whenever possible with this band.
Should check out Pearl Jam do Off He Goes on the Bridge School concert 1996.
One of their best live performances is Better Man from Madison Square Garden.
This song…. Eddie V is a so gifted.
This was before autotune, whether live or studio, you were hearing the singer's real voice.
pearl jam! respecr from indonesia
People actually sang their songs back then! Hence why it sounds like the album lol
LoL
When MTV cared about music.
Very good reaction.
Big regards from Chile South America.
Please react Porch this is amazing song ..
About the movies recommend you soundtrack Twins Peaks
Watch Jeremy the un edited version to get the most realistic emotion.
I would love to see you react to the spanner in my bowl, you can even mash it.
Хоть один человек еще на свете зашел сюда, подумав, что это реакция иностранки на Диму Маликова?))
Или только я такая? :3
There is a version from Prague from 2018, its much better.
Two seconds , then she stopped the music. Arrgh.
marry me
lol, its a 90s song recommended by 90s kids, bad quality is par the course my girl!
Also, just by the hat I SWEAR the singer/songwriter of Four Non Blondes, Linda Perry plays guitar too. But it has never been denied so her BADASSERY is canon.
I like the reaction but, you are talking over the song a lot. Maybe try and listen and pause. Or just listen because it takes from the experience a bit.
Over all though, good job
Def not the first album
IF it sounds amazing, & you've never heard it before, why not shut up and listen instead of singing along .......? Just asking
You are really bad at this. Don't sing or dance or talk during the performance, we want to hear it too. At the end you're messing around trying to find something when Eddie is pouring his heart out on stage, just so you can grab something and and do what ever it was that you were doing. The best reactors just react, mostly with facial expressions during the clip and then talk at the end. Remember, your viewers are here to see you react, not to join in to the video and disrupt it. They are the star of the video, not you.
You talk too much