Eddie Vedder is a f*ing treasure. One of the best vocalists in my opinion. And the lyrics hit the mark every time. "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, why can't it be me". This line killed me 30 years ago and it will kill me forever... And I will love it forever.

@traceythompson1092

3 ай бұрын

K, so we need to pray for Eddie's mental health and stability. Not that I think he has a problem with either....but we lost Chris Cornell when we missed his pain.

@mairywo

3 ай бұрын

@@traceythompson1092 Yes, Chris Cornell is my absolute favorite. My heart will forever break and at the same time be so happy every time I think of him.

@MichaelB769

Ай бұрын

*why can't it be mine

Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains set a high standard for the Unplugged series.

@jdog6620

3 ай бұрын

Crazy that grunge had the BEST unplugged series.🎉🎉

@donnakubiski5572

3 ай бұрын

​@@jdog6620 👍👍Agree.

@craig2809

3 ай бұрын

As an honorable mention, Korn's Unplugged was Fantastic 👍

@shawnoutcelt

3 ай бұрын

Soundgarden, temple of the dog. ANY Chris Cornell

@Jude_196

3 ай бұрын

FACTS!!!

“Jeremy” is also great. It talks about bullying and school violence long before most people were even aware of it

This is the type of performance you can only get by living through what the song is about

I'm not embarrassed to say that I've been singing the words to this song wrong for 30+ years!! 😆 Eddie has always been a little hard to understand, but I absolutely love his voice!!

@jamiesurface7403

3 ай бұрын

I discovered that about another one of his songs recently... lol. This one has so many hard to hear words, I just to to sound like what he said when I sing it. Lol.

@ladylisaromance8129

3 ай бұрын

Me too! I just turned 52 2 days ago. I remember jamming to the whole album in my car, and being in love with Eddie! 😂❤❤❤

@Adam-vs2in

3 ай бұрын

Lol right. He’s hard to understand in all of his songs.

@shirazzza

3 ай бұрын

Just go with whatever on yellow ledbetter cos he's doing whatever lol

@TheLanceUppercut

3 ай бұрын

Like a true Pearl Jam fan

Speaking of losing a child, Eric Clapton’s song tears in heaven is about his son who died. You should check it out.

LOVE the whole "Ten" album, but especially the song Black! Had just gone through a breakup with a woman I thought was "the one". The line "I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky. Why can't it me mine?" just shredded me. It was both gut wrenching, and healing at the same time...if that makes sense. Now, 30 years later, I am an acoustic guitarist/vocalist solo performer. I play at restaurants, wineries, coffee houses. I play ALL kinds of music. Oldies, to rock, to easy listening, to country, to alternative, to Motown. Anything I can change up a little and play acoustic that is well known to the masses. At some point in every show, I play "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield. As I finish the last "everybody look what's going down..." I begin to slowly bring the tempo down. I play two measures bringing the tempo down and without stopping the music, in the matching key...I go into Black's opening line: "Sheets of empty canvass....untouched sheets of clay". ALWAYS gets a raucous reaction because it's so unexpected. :-)

@joshuamilar2636

3 ай бұрын

Is there a video somewhere? I’d love to hear this!

Im always amazed how he can put so much feeling into his voice while sitting

I'm glad he caught the ending being freestyle. not many people catch it. Has to be my favorite Unplugged ever. i believe the entire show is on here. its about 50 minutes long.

@etowngftddummy

3 ай бұрын

Well he looked up the lyrics part way through, so obviously what's being shown in a concert not matching up with the official lyrics means it's freestyle.

Pearl Jam's "Just Breath" is beautiful.

@SimplyStopMotionActionFigureFu

3 ай бұрын

'Just breathe'. they have a song called 'Breath' also..two different things 😉

Loving someone is no guarantee that they will love you back or love you in the same way. Experiencing that situation for the first time is how this song feels for me. Devastating heartbreak. Devastating!

Eddie is one of the greatest 'front man' guys of all time. He told amazing stories, and you felt every note in your soul

That’s the holy grail of singing with all your heart, soul and body! His face is so beautifully mesmerizing to watch!

Dude, reaction channels bring a window into shared experience and therefore promote empathy and unity. Keep creating your videos: very much loved, by very many of us. Thank you.

the phrase you were thinking of is "ebb and flow" Meaning the natural rhythm of life...

@guystephens2881

3 ай бұрын

Actually refers to the tide.

I love this song and the way Eddie performs it with the ability to painfully convey the anguish of unrequited love is something that has stuck with me for over 30years. Not only does he have a phenomenal voice, but he's also an amazing lyracist and "Black" is a great example of his poetic penmanship. My favourite lines that capture the heartache are; "and now my bitter hands, cradle broken glass" and "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star, in somebody else's sky". Thanks BP for reacting to Pearl Jam again, if you want to do another song off the album "Ten" I suggest "Jeremy".✌🏻❤

This song & performance is a punch to the heart. One of the most expressive vocalists I've ever heard.

This is one of the best live performances in history, so raw. You can almost feel what he felt, what he went thru

Reaction channels help keep great music alive. I love that I'm introduced to music that I wouldn't have appreciated otherwise.

This MTV unplugged is one of the best ever recorded. The heart and soul went into this songs on that tiny stage is just incredible. Btw. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden have a little Child(Band) its called "Temple of the Dog". They made some realy awesome songs together.

@ScottBunzick-ck6iz

3 ай бұрын

If you don't know, temple of the dog was a tribute to Andrew Wood, the singer of mother love bone.

@ShinnaDEW

3 ай бұрын

@@ScottBunzick-ck6iz TBH i dont remember the fact. Its such a long time ago. These days i pull out the old CDs more often. Listen to the seattle grunge bands again. All came back when i recently re-watched the movie "singles".

Pearl Jam did a version of The Last kiss"... 20 years Later Still get chills from that 1... FYSA... Its not an easy one to take takes some Head Space Prep.. ❤❤ Pearl Jam's Ten album was insane! I still play it in the car.....

@willpina

11 күн бұрын

Crazy how Pearl Jam's Last Kiss is either loved or hated by their fans.

Image... being a teenager in high-school sitting by a river in Arkansas drinking beer and this is new. It was an amazing time!

@louisadway1856

3 ай бұрын

I was in high school in Michigan. It really was amazing.

Bro, i tell people ALL the time, "You think you know love. You think you love your parents, you think you love your significant other. You have never experienced love until you experience the love you have for your child. Thats the Love of God.

@DrewKSK

2 ай бұрын

For those who cannot have children hopefully in the next life we get to experience it 🙏 ❤

@skootwbs

2 ай бұрын

@@DrewKSK I pray that is the case.

@stevenbond4637

22 күн бұрын

Ah the kids are alright, still fancy their mother though, still would :)

Pearl Jam - Elderly Woman behind the counter- is a great one

@Enochulator

3 ай бұрын

Longest title in the Pearl Jam catalog: Elderly Woman Behind a Counter in a Small Town.

@emerje0

3 ай бұрын

@@Enochulator Pearl Jam and Metallica just making hits singing songs about old ladies is such a wild thing that nobody else could possibly do.

@melissakondek6370

3 ай бұрын

My absolute favorite song by them!

@Morgaine

3 ай бұрын

Yes! I love that one!

Your reaction to this song is so intense, Im so glad you looked up the lyrics, you have to be one of the best reactors Ive come across. Eddie Vedder is a vocal icon. Love from Maryland USA

@daleross9001

2 ай бұрын

I agree. . stopped searching end of story❤😮

@BlackPegasusRaps

2 ай бұрын

The lyrics on this were so good. Man ,, he’s something else

You asked what to check out next for Pearl Jam... my vote is "BETTER MAN" live at MSG (2010). They guys are 18yrs older than in this mtv unplugged so it's a GREAT example of how incredible they are. Fun fact: "Better Man" was inspired by his own childhood and his mother's struggle with an abusive husband. The song became such an inspiration for people (men and women) around the world.... IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Pearl Jam is the ONLY band still standing out of the 4 "Greats" of Grunge (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains😉). Due to suicide and/or drug overdoses of 3 of the lead singers of said "great" of Grunge.... Rest in sweet Heavenly peace Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley.🙏 Long live Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam...👊✌❤

Check out their first single, "Alive". Great song, great lyrics. There are different ways to interpret it, which is part of what makes it great.

This song just rips my heart out. Didn't really get into grunge but loved Eddie and PJ from the start. They are phenomenal live ❤‍🔥

favorite song of all time!!!!!

He was feelin that shit 100%

The way he delivers this performance literally makes my soul ache!! Didn’t realize I wasn’t even breathing through the end 😢 ❤️‍🩹 Great reaction **subbed

Wow Bp , you described love so poetically. Sending joyous vibes to your loves (family)❤

By far my favorite favorite song of Pearl Jam ever! So much so that every other time I go karaoke, I end up singing this song first and put all my emotion into it. Love your reaction to this and your comments. Love is a journey ❤❤❤

The lyrics to this song…Kills me ❤

I love to watch you explore music like this. I saw Pearl Jam live. They’re one of the very best rock bands ever!

It's interesting that this song wasn't released as a single and there was no official video made, but it's one of their most popular songs. It just resonates with people. Great reaction.

this performance always hits different

first love always cuts the deepest after its gone

Yessssss! These unplugged sets were so frickin GOOD man. Good times. 🤘🤘🤘

Thank you for reacting to Pearl Jam’s Black! When you thought at first that it was about the loss of a child I was like “oh no! Now he’s gonna be so sad!!” I’m glad you searched the meaning then, sometimes to understand the lyrics and the meaning of a song to fully enjoy it you gotta look it up. ❤

Black Pegasus, you becoming a legit fan of Pearl Jam? I feel like I can see it on your face as you listen, like you GET it, you FEEL it. Welcome to the beauty of grunge. :D

My most favorite Pearl Jam, ever, and I love everything they have done. Eddie Vedder is definitely one of the best rock singers, of all time. Eddie Vedder stated on Pearl Jam Twenty “it’s a true story, something that I really felt and I still feel every time I sing it.”

Temple of A Dog "Hunger Strike" is Eddie Veddar and Chris Cornell together..... You will be blown away with both of those amazing voices on the same song! ❤❤❤

BP I think the phrase you were looking for is "Ebb and flow". Like the tides coming in and going out. Great reaction. Keep it up.

These MTV Unplugged performances are so amazing ❤ Last kiss is really touching as well ❤

Uggh!! I just love Eddie Vedder🔥 🖤 This is definitely one of my absolute favorite performances! Pearl jam are great! Love the react BP! 💐 Oh BTW the phrase you are thinking of is ebb n flow 😂 ✌️🖤

Hey BP, I remember when this song came out and how over the years it's meaning to me and what it makes me feel has changed. Those changes seem to reflect my experiences; the experiences that come with age, both the traumatic and joyful. Your first thought went to the loss of a child, completely understandable for someone in their 40's. For me, in my early 50's, I have found that Pearl Jam's BLACK & JEREMY have become even more meaningful to my life than they were 30+ years ago, especially when my interpretation of the written lyrics has matured. Have a great day.

I do enjoy when you look things up it educates you and me it’s a win-win

@The1Mommalau

4 ай бұрын

Yep, that puts you at the top reactionary channels. Willingness to learn and grow. Some channels are just people head bopping and nothing more. You are real.

State of love and trust by them from this same venue is amazing. Highly recommend. Great reaction! ❤

This was quite possibly the best reaction of yours that I've seen. I really feel what you said at the end. You get it. Much love. 40!

I remember standing in front of the TV and recording this special onto cassette on my boom box when it aired. I wore that tape OUT.

Must react to "Porch" live at PinkPop next... you won't be disappointed.

Honestly this performance exceeds, words that can express what this performance means!

He sang from the HEART!!!!! Pure Talent/Emotion...

Eddie’s performance on this song is incredible! I have always really liked the lyrics for this song…. So incredibly deep. The descriptions and analogies he uses are like they’ve been written by a fine poet. …”now my bitter hands cradle broken glass of what was everything” or “all the pictures have been washed in black tattooed everything..” …. Yeah Pearl Jam is one of those bands you gotta listen to the lyrics and appreciate the poetry. Another favorite of mine from Pearl Jam - Just Breathe. It’s really good!

"All the love gone bad, turned my world to black" gets me every time. Also Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten", which has the song "Black" is one of the best debut albums I have EVER heard! There is a couple skippable songs on it (Oceans and Garden). BUT when you are listening to the entire album, don't skip it for your first time. Cause they flow well, with going into that track, and going to the next one. IMO they are skippable on repeat listens. If you do enjoy those two songs, then more power to you man!

I’ve seen this performance countless times. And every time I watch it, it gives me chills. Beautiful song. 👌🏽

Something that you might be interested in researching is Pearl Jams' advocacy for vinyl records. They've been such musical leaders behind the scenes in addition to on the stage.

Lol ebb and flow

@brandonjones1349

3 ай бұрын

It's pronounced eeeeebbbennn flooooowww....lol

@p90bridge

3 ай бұрын

@@brandonjones1349😂😂😂💀

It's 2 AM here in Brazil, and I'm here alone watching this reaction video. Your words were so profound and resonated with me so deeply that I couldn't hold back the tears. Recently, I was abandoned by the person I thought was my soulmate, and hearing these reactions and reflections made me feel understood. Thank you for this amazing content.

The commentary at the end was very eloquent. I felt the same way when my daughter was born. Check out their song Daughter

I JUST CLICKED ON YOUR SHORT "MY FIRST BORN" PROPS BRO, THAT'S THE REAL SHIT !!!

Wow, what you said at the (15:30-min) mark about past loves becoming absolute strangers. My wife and I were just talking about this yesterday. After enough years pass by these people may even become unrecognizable to you without you hearing their voice. Hard to explain that to a younger person. Imagine trying to explain that to your younger self in the moment if that was possible? The passing of time is something and it can really make you think. Good reaction video by the way. 👍

Pearl Jam's 1991 debut album 'Ten' was a minor hit when Pearl Jam performed on MTV 'Unplugged' in 1992, but record sales blew up by the summer of '92 and made it to #2 on the US charts as the video for the single 'Jeremy' became a massive hit that year... Pearl Jam joined fellow Seattle rockers Nirvana... Alice in Chains... Soundgarden ... Temple of the Dog... on the newly christened 'Grunge rock' genre that had taken over the 90's rock scene... It was something new and different from the 80's rock scene - darker, heavier and more sincere. 'Ten' has even outsold iconic 90's rock albums like Nirvana's 'Nevermind'... Alice in Chains' "Dirt" ... Smashing Pumpkins' "Siamese dream"... etc... and has sold 13 million copies in the US to date... millions more worldwide. New Pearl Jam fans still gravitate towards the songs on the album - 'Jeremy' ... 'Alive' ... 'Even flow' ...'Black' ... 'Release'... 'Porch'... etc. 'Ten' was re-released in different editions in the 2000's w/ unreleased tracks... and a documentary DVD on the making of the album. It was produced by (late) Rick Parashar, who was known for making commercial hits... After 'Ten' became a major hit, Pearl Jam was apparently disgruntled because they felt that the record was "too commercial"... They switched producers in 1993 to Brendan O'Brien to work on their 2nd album 'Vs.' and delivered a more hard rock sound that was different from 'Ten'... they never liked the term 'Grunge rock' for their music and distanced themselves from it. After the 90's ended, Pearl Jam carried on making records and toured successfully... but have never been able to replicate the success of 'Ten'... but have had a career because that record spoke to so many fans across generations.

Best Unplugged ever!

One of my absolute faves! Saw them at Red Rocks and this was incredible!❤

@Mancjorot

4 ай бұрын

You've ignited my jealousy streak 😉, I bet that was a memorable gig!❤

@chelseahaley8350

4 ай бұрын

I second that!! 🙌

'State of Love and Trust' from this same performance, please! Their most underrated song

@tonymostello6853

3 ай бұрын

Agreed

@DanWithPlan

3 ай бұрын

They did a great job with it

You mean the love for your daughter is unconditional love. I know the feeling, its greatest. 😍

This song gets me every time. His voice and the lyrics. So heart felt. I tear up every time I hear this part I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star In somebody else's sky But why Why Why can't it be Why can't it be mine

Im 37 yrs old and just discovered pearl jam 2 years ago.. i literally didn't know about them before.. and now they're absolutely my #1 all time band...they have SOO many good songs even aside from their hits, an unbelievable amount of amazing songs....saw them live in 2023 and just soo soo good

U were the first reactor that I ever saw! I’m hooked on reactions. You’re still my favorite, u have such a kindness and honesty. Wonderful work! Laura from Baltimore Md

I'm glad your doing reactions and yours is the only reaction channel l'm subscribed too because (DUH) they're my favorite. So thanks for doing them. ☮️💜

Pearl Jam 10 is one of the most epic albums ever produced!

I LOVE PEARL JAM MUSIC GRUNGE IMMORTAL.......

This is my favorite Pearl Jam song ever❤

He did this song in honor of his good friend in a live concert -Chris Cornell who passed away tragically to suicide. The ending of Black he broke down in tears crying and could not finish and the audience took over for him. One of the last surviving legendary singers of the 90s.

the high pitched "dooh dooh dooh, dooh, dooh dooh dooh" from you earned my sub :)

Eddie is a gift to the Universe 💯

I think the phrase you are looking for is "ebbs and flows" which is basically another way of saying "ups and downs". For example, "life has its ebbs and flows". It uses the oceans tides as a metaphor for constant change.

man god i love your reaction there are always amazing by the way black from Pearl Jam & Confortably Numb from Pink Floyd are for me the 2 Best song in the Universe and i said ... for me ok lol thanks again for all your reaction

This song always makes me cry. Unrequited love. Such a deep wound. P.s. you were soulmates. There are many kinds of soulmate. Some are just for the brief journey, others for a lifetime.❤️

Man I get what you’re saying. I can’t pronounce words at all. I’ll read a book then see the movie and realize I had it wrong the whole darn time. lol. Another banger. Thanks.

I hope someday you react to temple of the dog, say hello to heaven. It is one of the emotional songs ever. I am just mentioning it because temple of the dog is a mix of pearl Jam and sound garden members. Please give it a listen

@jayjonasen3325

4 ай бұрын

Yesssssss!!!

@jayjonasen3325

4 ай бұрын

Eddie Vedder is Just Amazing!!

@xdeth783

4 ай бұрын

Ps do the lyric video

@wickedywack406

4 ай бұрын

I second this idea

In case no one else answered, the expression you're thinking of is "ebb and flow" which means a rhythmical pattern of coming and going. Great reaction!

Glad you came to this track organically, knew you'd get it and appreciate it. Saw them in on the Ten tour. Real deal.

You are working hard, I see you 💕 all love surrounding you with yours 💕

Love Pearl Jam...this performance really hit hard xxx❤

Thanks man. One of my all time favorites. tnx!!!

Great choice with this one. All the unplugged was great performances 👏🏼 ❤

It’s an amazing song mate. Hits hard, and Eddie is an incredible artist and vocalist. Pearl Jam have a new album out very soon. Eddie’s voice is still the same after all these years!!! Keep checking them out mate, great reaction as always 👏👏

Amaze choices man u are making me feel old!!!❤ another favorite

Don't know if you've heard it or reacted to it before, but "Remember When" Alan Jackson, dives into that "journey" of love you're talking about. Just a beautiful song & sentiment!

One thing I love about the 90s music, everything was super intense and introspective.

Ebbs & flows is probably what you were thinking of. 🤗

This song speaks volumes to me. Unrequited Love is the worst love to have, the love that is never returned. To love someone that you can never be with. The woo-hoo-hoo-woo at the end sounds like soul-weeping to me.

Well that’s about as good as it gets! Pure Emotion!

This is such a deep song. Eddie Vedder and the boys are such a total talent unit. Masterpiece performance by Eddie Vedder. ❤😊

If you want to see raw emotion during Black... you need to watch the performance at Pink Pop. Even the band mates were looking at him like, dude.... you ok? It hits the feels every time... Enjoy your content... keep doing you!!!

BP, Sunday, April 14th - Billy Joel - LIVE on CBS. The most magnificent concert you’ll ever witness!!!

UGH - the lyrics to this song and Eddie's PERFORMANCE, here, is JUST SO GOOD!! ENJOY, BP!!! 🔥🔥🔥