First Time Hearing Pearl Jam - Black (Reaction!)

[@pastorofmuppets13]

Eddie Vedder never gives less than everything when performing. He just spills his heart out on the stage for everyone to see - amazing!

[@justinabajian1087]

True I saw him last year and he was actually really sick at the time but decided to push through and still did a good job

[@margaretstutts4362]

Agreed. This is the best performance. Jeremy is as well.

[@notablezero8793]

Sold his soul

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

I have been to 11 PJ live performances - they are amazing every single time.

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

11 PJ concerts so far..... every one has been amazing. Best one in toronto 9/11/11.

[@kimberlybretkertz1258]

I've probably watched over 50 different reactors react to this song and yours is my favorite. You broke down the lyrics masterfully, you related to his pain, you recognized the talent. 10 out of 10 my dude. Well done!

[@keitmo]

"I know some day you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky but why oh why can't it be mine?" -- IMO some of the most powerful lyrics ever written.

[@jennithebombdiggity79]

Agreed. Breaks my soul every time.

[@JoeyGills]

This video when he hits those lines, breaks me EVERY time.

[@JoeyGills]

@@jennithebombdiggity79 Ha. Just said the same, didn't see your comment, but yeah. Gut wrenching.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

He is the real deal. A real person, who has something to say, who loves to sing, and wants to share it with people...

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be the star in somebody else's sky. But whyyyy can't it be mine???" 😢❤️

[@tonyascarlett2413]

It's beautiful and heartbreaking. We all go through it but most can't vocalize it so beautifully. I tend to use the language I'm the most fluent in...curse.

[@sharonstonts]

I love your reaction!! You really understood the song and Eddie's greatness. It's my favorite Pearl Jam song. IMO, this performance is better than the studio version, it's raw emotion.

[@cartercarter645]

I agree - pure raw emotion

[@jcofortco]

YES to all ya said! ❤ LOVE this.

[@FreeCanadian76]

The whole "unplugged" series on MTV was pure gold. Some of the best live performances ever came from that age.. No autotune, no effects, no post-production... just musical perfection. :)

[@racheldavis6581]

Back then the M used to stand for music and not money.

[@FreeCanadian76]

@@racheldavis6581 So true. The industry is more "show" than talent now. Most can't even sing without electronic help. :/

[@askholia]

2:14 in and dude is just laying it all out like he been a life long fan. Love it. Shon gets it.

[@robbob5302]

When you do Pearl Jam Jeremy, please do the official video. *It is heart-wrenching!*

[@travelingoptionseller4277]

Temple of the Dog "Hunger Strike" was written by vocalist Chris Cornell. It features a duet between Cornell and vocalist Eddie Vedder. Cornell was having trouble with the vocals at practice, when Vedder stepped in.

[@seanpatton7406]

Shon, Eddie and Chris together; *"Hunger Strike"* Chris is the one singing with the black/white guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIbFZWhmdtGjptU

[@Jedthemage]

Their voices complement each other so well on that song. Shon def needs to check out that song.

[@Festus171]

Incredible, passionate performer. Lots of poetry in this and other Pearl Jam songs. "Jeremy" is a very different and difficult song to hear. It's beautiful, but an awful story. "Alive" is also absolutely stunning.

[@scm21st]

My favorite reaction to this song. You, unlike many, can put into words what we all feel and appreciate about this song and performance. Thank you

[@briansmith5933]

They have more! Try Porch live at Pink Pop 92

[@mzluna313]

I've been a PJ fan since the first time I saw them live in 91. We didn't even know who they were when we walked in! I've been to 11 other shows and the most amazing part about this performance is that he kept his ass on that stool! If you know, you know! There are very few artists who sound just as good or better than their studio recordings, and Ed is one of them!

[@denisewhite4858]

"Now my bitter hands cradle broken glass of what was everything." I've always thought that line was particularly powerful and spot-on in a song of lost love. You're the first to ever even acknowledge it, Shon. Thank you for that and for all of your reactions. Your enthusiasm and appreciation of details are so refreshing. Please keep up the great work!

[@lubomirhianik6736]

So many PJ songs to check - eg JEREMY (original uncensored)

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

Probably my favorite 90's song, and one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@AbsoluteApril]

love how in tune with the lyrics you were on this reaction!

[@starlette570]

Shon!! You just listened to one of the most heartfelt, PAINFUL, performances I have ever heard - it brings tears to my eyes every time. For another super powerful and emotional performance, I beg of you to check out the live recording of Iron Sky by Paolo Nutini. It will blow your mind! Love your channel 💙💙

[@reignjosiah]

This song embodies every heartbreak I've ever had. Truly one of the greatest heartfelt, gut wrenching, and passionate songs ever produced.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Absolutely love how u immediately understood what he was saying and the meaning of it

[@susanlindner8626]

Watch Pearl Jam's song Evenflow(the live concert version). It's great!

[@annicahyder5472]

❤❤❤ Eddie bares his soul... no guitar.. just him... its beautiful.. and so are you for appreciating this song!!!

[@CanadaDan]

Probably the most raw (emotionally) performance ever. I never get tired of watching people.react to it for the first time. It's an experience, you can't "just watch the video", it takes you somewhere you weren't prepared to go, deep into the emotions of the artist, magnificent performance by Eddie

[@bradgordon3760]

You must watch the official uncensored video of Jeremy by Pearl Jam. Great song, won the MTV video of the year and is widely considered the greatest video ever. You will definitely have an unforgettable reaction to that one.

[@kimberlyjohnson8932]

Thank you for paying attention to the lyrics.Great reaction

[@jessicagrant2126]

Check out Alice in Chains down in a hole, before the lead singer passed. Especially in the unplugged version when he sings you know he knows he isnt going to win the battle. Fantastic band they were

[@glenrichardi7052]

I love when singers have the courage to perform in such a vulnerable way. Most of us couldn't be that open even in front of our loved ones much less the whole world. Another one that amazes me is Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles' performance in the video for the song "Stay". Talk about vulnerable and courage, geesh.

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

This is one of my top favorite songs ever. 🖤

[@suefantastic4584]

One of my favorite reactions ever to one of my favorite songs ever.. Thank you!

[@Someone-vn9ce]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs and this is my favorite performance of it, the pain is so palpable you just live it with him. I loved your reaction; you captured how I felt the first time I saw this performance. Thank you for that memory!!!

[@Ray1969.]

The bar you were talking about is…. And now my bitter hands, chafe beneath the clouds, of what was everything Oh, the pictures have all been washed in black, tattooed everything. I have to tell you Shon, out of all the reactors I’ve heard, you are by far the best at breaking down and understanding the lyrics. Which is amazing seeing that it’s your first time hearing most of these tracks

[@ClamSmasher72]

Eddie was sick when he did this performance. Best live version of any song, EVER

[@katherineevans1636]

Your reaction to this P.J. song blows me away. You are so very perceptive and conscious of the lyrics. So many more Pearl Jam songs that you should delve into. You are by far one of my favorite to watch for reaction videos!

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Baby boy! You make me smile every time I see your reactions! You are insightful and smart. Keep up the great work!

[@digitalsplit9312]

1st and a like, greetings from Los Angeles Brother!! I watch everything you put out!!!!

[@low_n_slo897]

This song is very emotional for him, and you can see it as the song progresses

[@brucew3641]

Love how you break down this song 👍🏻

[@markslowell3245]

I listen to a lot of reactions, but your one of few i actually enjoyed the sincere thoughts throughout the song. Great job.

[@craigC3406]

Hey man…really like your reaction to this song…one of the greatest ever made!! You really understand the lyrics and what the song is about and I really appreciate that! The song is super powerful! When you’re happy, you enjoy the music. When you’re sad…you understand the lyrics! 👍🏼 Check out: Evenflow, Alive, Jeremy…those are some classic Pearl Jam tracks!! 👍🏼

[@PrinceIsMyReligon]

One of the best Unplugged performances ever. His voice is haunting and beautiful ❤️

[@aliciasavage6801]

This is such an intense an emotional performance. You can feel his pain

[@johnweimer3249]

That was one of the best reactions of one of the best musicians of all time. I’m so glad you appreciated greatness. Subscribing.

[@davidthompson7485]

Pearl Jam - Ten is my favorite album of the 1990s! Do Yellow Ledbetter next! or Jeremy!

[@thelene4172]

This is the most clever and sensitive reaction I've heard about this song. I really appreciated when you talked about seeing his words. That perfectly make sense with the fact that Eddie Vedder is also a painter. Thank you!

[@jacqueline4514]

You by far had the BEST reaction to this song ever!!!!! And yes, I’m glad you reacted to the Unplugged version first as well; goosebumps! The lyrics are heartbreaking and brilliant.

[@viciann]

Release is another great song by them too

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Eddie's a totally different beast than the others, the storyteller and poet of my generation. He always gives it all. "Porch" at Pinkpop would be cool to see you react to lol, but most important is "Jeremy" (unedited official). There's a possible trigger warning attached to that one, but it's so stunning.

[@corpuscavernosa]

Dude I know others have said it, but you definitely gave one of the best reactions I've seen to this song. You actually acknowledge the absolute fire he's dropping and actually sorted the lyrics. Definitely subscribing! Looking forward to more.

[@matthewgenyas4454]

Your reactions have been going it the right direction.. wish you success on your channel

[@cartercarter645]

Hey Shon - great feeling on your part - great reaction - “Even Flow” is an ultimate banger! So much channeled energy - truly amazing

[@nettiemac]

“Turn those light up, Josh!”

[@margaretstutts4362]

This song speaks to my soul. It’s so beautiful. His performance is amazing. I loved it. Jeremy is just as good. It’s from the same performance. Eddie shows his pain in every note.

[@bribellmusic22]

I’m loving the reactions man. You really put any of the sounds, genres, etc… aside to really grasp the lyrics and the meanings. It’s the only way you can really open up to new music in my opinion. Good stuff!!

[@hampuspersson6509]

This is when all the stars aline, it’s peak everything! Peak 90s, peak MTV, Peak grunge, peak grunge band, bands peak, peak song from their peak album, Eddies hair peaked, everything down to the last molecule in that room peaked at these exact few minutes. This is the best fucking thing, ever..!😶‍🌫️🫠❤️

[@tinawelle7766]

Thank you for your reaction and for bringing back aspecially this song of Pearl Jam. I have seen them back in the days , Ithink three times live and we all fell in love with Eddie. Dive into it !! It s worth it 😍🤩😜

[@shawnkennedy674]

My man haha... It never gets old seeing someone experience Eddie for the first time. You get it bro lol you get him! I remember where I was and what I was doing the second I heard the first note come out of his mouth. He is truly exceptional and I'm glad you got to hear it fot your self.

[@jenniferrodriguez5337]

You gotta do the video for Jeremy. I think Pearl Jam got video if the tear for that one

[@Belly_Beane]

Yes, definitely choose the uncensored video for this one

[@alexperez1409]

Man, this is the best and genuine reaction of this song I have watched!

[@chrisbenjamin7963]

I appreciate you appreciating this masterpiece, my man.. no other song hits me like this one

[@cindymartin8049]

Alive, Evenflow, Jeremy

[@danielpaz671]

Watching you react brings me back to when I discovered PJ, seriously gives me chills

[@Wernotfree]

This unplugged is Pearl Jam's best. 💕 I got to see it in real time on MTV. It was glorious.

[@jamescosner3376]

This entire set is fire

[@Xtinakattv]

Eddie Vedder's voice has always just been soul hitting in the most painful but beautiful way

[@froggyluv]

Always loved the song since it came out but had never seen the MTV unplugged which is now a whole new level. Im now addicted to watching everyones reaction video and it never gets old

[@FrankBishop]

I've watched around a dozen from NWA to Maiden to this. I am subbed to a lot of reaction channels and i have to tell you that you show some amazing insight to these songs. From lyric meanings to musical subtleties....very impressive. Keep up the great work. I have so many songs that id love to suggest.

[@natalierozean5989]

YESSS! I immediately subbed after your initial interpretation of the clay in the body laid out before him. I’ve listened to so many reactions… that made me wonder if we were listening to the same song. Bad ass, my friend …you get it. I graduated the year. He played this on MTV unplugged. Gen X grew up to this beautiful man. Happy as hell to see you enjoy it so many years later. Eddie Vedder is a gem.

[@MooreCarnivore]

A most appropriate reaction

[@baukedevries2709]

Just came in to say that I love this reaction man, great video!!

[@ivanmilite371]

Bruhhhh. you did real good here.Real good. Appreciate!

[@racheldavis6581]

There will never be another like Eddie Vedder! You can see his soul when he sings.

[@ladylisaromance8129]

I remember blasting this whole CD 💿 in my car! ❤❤❤❤ Loved your reaction.

[@Triggerhippie70]

Your perception of the song is spot on! with this song came out and I’ve always been a huge pro fan but this song right here is everything

[@kimberlyjohnson8932]

Eddie and Chris Cornell such passionate artist.

[@rhinno1969]

There are many great Unplugged performances: Pearl Jam, A.I.C., Nirvana, S.T.P., KISS but one of the first was Tesla's "Five Man Acoustical Jam" concert. Although not an Mtv performance it was IMHO one of the shows that started the whole Unplugged thing. Check out "Tesla - Signs (Live At The Trocadero / 1990) 🤘 and keep up the good work

[@scottpeterson7469]

Eric Claptons Unplugged was pretty amazing too!

[@Reflow1000]

great reaction to a great song, well done!

[@joesgarage149]

without a doubt the best reaction I have seen to this song..Great job!!

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

Oh my god.... your lyric breakdown. I love this

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

He can evoke so much emotion with his voice. Check out their version of "Last Kiss." It will not disappoint.

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

If you like the writing/lyrics, you will love every Pearl Jam song. Poetry with an amazing voice and musicians.

[@cricket-bg4tz]

You are correct. He is truly exceptional and one of a kind.

[@reneegonzalez4826]

Loved your reaction! You really GET what those lyrics mean!

[@revaflowers3115]

Love The Yellow Ledbetter ,and Daughter.So many great songs.

[@jimbojones8978]

Yeah, he's popping off and really emoting how he really feels about the song. I don't know if I've seen this version so thanks. Good call on wanting to check out the studio version as well. Cheers

[@GWHinCA]

Had to watch this reaction twice & then share it. Great reaction & all your commentary was spot on. You are going to be very happy for quite a while heading down this rabbit hole. I envy you getting to experience all of it for the first time.

[@dbstrozier]

Ed is passion and empathy. He is an incredible human.

[@brendawoodson3230]

Vedder's voice is phenomenal his passion when he sings is nothing short of soul stirring

[@annak8666]

Thank you for this beautiful reaction!

[@jeremygrimes9203]

Awesome reaction and a awesome pup🙏👍

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Great that you’ve noticed the lyrics. Eddie Vedder is a true poet… seriously look at the lyrics of any of their songs…. Every song has a story or a message. Usually deep meaning and very poetic. Pearl Jam is a treat for sure!!

[@stickmenwithrayguns]

Love to see a new generation appreciate the music created when I was their age. 👌

[@markcauley5797]

Love it. SO glad you reacted ot this song. This is how I felt when I watched thois almost 30 years ago when it came out. great reaciton. Watch any of their Unplugged stuff

[@christianeflentie1228]

Really fun reaction. Thank you. Pearl Jam is alive and well. Still creating and touring. Hands down the best live band I have ever seen. There's 30 years of music for you to catch up on. They delve into so many styles over the years that you never know what you're going to get. Punk, maybe? Blues, could be? Funk, sure why not? Porch at Pinkpop is a classic and I think it will blow your mind. Actually their whole set at Pinkpop 92 was fire. Long way down the road... Check out "Comes Then Goes" from the last studio album. Talk about poetry. 🤯

[@markkoutz5482]

You have to see them do the song porch live at pink pop its sooooo good

[@gixxerclay7349]

Song Suggestions: Jackson Browne - Lawyers In Love, Running On Empty, Somebody's Baby, That Girl Could Sing, Boulevard, Tender Is The Night Low Fidelity Allstars - Battleflag Local H - Bound For The Floor Lo Pro - Sunday Thompson Twins - Lay Your Hands On Me, Hold Me Now, Doctor Doctor, King For A Day Talking Heads - Road To Nowhere, And She Was, Once In A Lifetime, Burning Down The House, Wild Wild Life Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin, What Have I Done To Deserve This, West End Girls, So Hard, Always On My Mind Cameo - Word Up Counting Crows - Round Here, Mr Jones, Rain King Dub FX - Love Someone, Intensions, Made Devo - Whip It Lifehouse - You And Me, Blind, Everything, Hanging By A Moment, First Time, Whatever It Takes, Broken Los Lonely Boys - Heaven Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, Passion, Young Turks Tom Petty - Free Fallin', I Won't Back Down, Runnin' Down A Dream, Yer So Bad, Mary Jane's Last Dance, You Got Lucky, Don't Come Around Here No More, Refugee, American Girl, Breakdown, Don't Do Me Like That, The Waiting

[@kevinunderwood4104]

My favorite Pearl Jam song and performance.

[@Degner]

Two things: These lyrics are what he felt when his wife left him. This is 100% REAL to him! Second: This performance almost never happened! As great as he sounded, he had laryngitis. The band wanted to cancel, but he wouldn't let them.

[@christianeflentie1228]

Not about his wife. It was written prior to him even getting married. He's been quoted as saying that it's about "first love" and how nothing can ever be like that first idealized time.

[@nathanwaibel454]

He wrote these lyrics when he was 18. Before Pearl Jam even existed..

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Awesome reaction to Pearl Jam. Loved this.🔥🔥❤️

[@the1andonlyknudsen]

I loved the studio version...until I heard this one. In my opinion, this version blows away the studio version...and the studio version is good. But in this version...you really hear the passion, pain and hurt of a love lost. The line near the end..."I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star...in somebody else's sky...but why can't it be mine?!" is one of the most amazing lines. Great reaction...first timer to your page! Keep rollin man!!

[@tonyascarlett2413]

First time I've seen tris channel. I immediately subscribed. God bless you and yours 😊