FIRST TIME HEARING PEARL JAM- BLACK (REACTION)

[@rx7dude2006]

"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, but why...why can't it be mine?", one of the most resounding lyrics ever.

[@newgrl]

One of my favorites also. That and "Try to erase this from the blackboard" from Jeremy are so perfect.

[@Skunz]

One of the saddest lyrics in a track. This has always been PJ’s best track!

[@89801wink]

Right? We've all felt this.

[@victorseaton9123]

Yep. Shockingly raw when I first heard it.

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

breaks me down every time I hear those lines.

[@sbklvr]

I used to run all the shows at the Wells Fargo center and the Spectrum. Pearl Jam played the last show at the Spectrum before it was tore down. When they played this song, the entire crowd sang every word as loud as they could. It was by far the most legendary thing I've ever witnessed. If you didn't have goosebumps on your arms , you aren't human. Epic stuff, I'm telling y'all.

[@obnxsdonky9394]

ok

[@guslulou8428]

@@obnxsdonky9394 douche canoe.

[@Mrs_Red915]

@Trackappeal - South Jersey woman here. My late Husband and I enjoyed SO MANY shows as well as Flyers games at the Spectrum and Big House! Thank you for your work to make every one a kick-ass experience for us! All these events are memories I treasure.

[@thereturnoftheprodigalyams6763]

West Philadelphia in the house! I see you South Philly!

[@domdadomdom_2733]

That’s awesome

[@mzluna313]

I've been married to that fine man for the past 30 years and we've had an amazing life! Well, in my head anyhow! Lol I've been to 11 PJ shows, mostly in 90s, and he has one of the best live voices ever!

[@nicolehein8285]

Hahaha. I love this. I've personally been married to Nikki Sixx for about that long too. 🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️😘😘😉😉😉

[@maureenwagg5305]

I relate. lol Even though I'm still mentally dating Jason Mamoa. lmao

[@jacqueline4514]

Good Lord what a good performance this was, and Eddie Vedder was/is HOT 🔥

[@Sherri_Jordan]

Omg yes!!!!

[@Sherri_Jordan]

I could just watch him sit there lol

[@jzekas21]

I watched Pearl Jam and Nirvana and Alice In Chains MYV Unplugged when they came out. All 🔥🔥

[@jessicasamuels9767]

Me too! They were all amazing weren't they? Hard to pick a favorite but I think I'd say AIC!

[@ryanwoolsey6972]

@@jessicasamuels9767 preach..:)

[@senschic1]

Same! It was a great time to be alive

[@chriscavazos2255]

Did you watch the Seether Unplugged ?? So good

[@jzekas21]

Kurt Cobain was my fav so I’d have to say Nirvana for me

[@lindacoy7165]

I have definitely shed tears to this song. The part at the end where he says “we belong together” is not on the album. It packs such a punch here.

[@jdkkittrell3052]

Omg yes so right u can hear the passion in his voice

[@rachelgonzalez3803]

Eddie still sings this song with this much emotion! He’s amazing to witness live! Much love fam! 🤘🏼

[@HalfAndJai]

Love ❤️

[@MetalMcfly]

"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 whyyy .... can't it be ....can't it be mine" CHILLS EVERYTIME!!!!

[@AK00777]

YES! THIS 👆 That kills me everytime

[@guyfrench658]

EVERYTIME

[@JennRighter]

I watched this when it aired (I’m 40). My mom saw Pearl Jam in the early 90’s like five times. She always liked those long haired guys, lol 😉

[@JennRighter]

And if this song doesn’t just embody a person that is so heartbroken. I think everyone has always wondered who this was about and whether she knew.

[@Manders13]

I caught this original broadcast - which was an hour - AND still have the VHS recording! Amazing show from top to bottom, would love to see reactions to more from this Unplugged! Much love.

[@sherriecosby7968]

I saw it when it came out. Was 15 years old. The days when people could sing live. I miss those days!!!

[@fgoogle5576]

"twisted thoughts that spin round my head...I'm spinning.....Woah, I'm spinning"

[@Skunz]

“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” One of the saddest piece of lyrics ever.

[@d4mdcykey]

This entire show was absolute pure magic, every aspect was timeless and perfect.

[@jessicasamuels9767]

I remember watching this and being blown away. I wore out my cassette of Their album Ten when it came out. I was a junior in high school at that time. Brings back lots of memories..

[@maureenwagg5305]

This song always makes the hair on my arms stand up. It's so beautiful.

[@JeffreyOliverRock]

LOVE this song! And beautiful performance. Was just a kid when MTV Unplugged was a thing. Miss it greatly! "I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, but why can't it be mine". That lyric hit so hard when I was single and feeling lonely. \m/

[@sbklvr]

I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be THE SUN 🌞, in somebody else's sky, why, why whyyyy, can't it be , can't it be mine.

[@roderickhullaby2579]

This performance and LL Cool J really put these in the map and made them cool for artist to do. Old enough to say I saw this when it first aired.

[@MrBigbossmann]

This video just gets me every time I see it. Eddie Veder is a amazing vocalist. The passion he put into this set is outstanding.

[@iangriggs8727]

I saw this when it first aired and was amazed how good it was same with Nirvanas unplugged all the grunge bands that did this were just amazing

[@jenniferhurndon7117]

I know you will be the sun in someone's sky.... Thank you for this. My favorite Pearl Jam song ever.❤️

[@markcauley5797]

Great reaction, guys. While I don't recall if I saw the actual first airing of this Unplugged version, I did watch it (And recorded it on VCR) right around teh time of its release and was blown away. I would invite people oiver all the time to watch it and wed get stoned and I bet you I saw this entire concert easily 100 time sback in the nineties, often with 4-5 of my closest Pearl Jam fantatics and we all had very similar responses dealing with transcendence and musically infused bliss. Now, I bet you Ive watched at least 50 "First reactions" of this song, and I am still no wehre near being sick of it. It's a unique, powerhouse woprk of creativity and beauty. Please watch the whole concert!

[@smdftb8495]

My favorite band and my favorite performance of my favorite song. They've gotten me through so much.

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Probably one of my favorite live performances ever. The emotion is incredible!

[@KnOnHeavensDoor]

I saw this as a teen when i was like 13 or 14 . God i miss the 90s and early 2000s after 9/11 life was just different back then . I got to hear them perform live when i was 16 . Pearl Jams is was amazing in concert .

[@christianeflentie1228]

One of the most heartfelt songs of young love. Eddie Vedder is reluctant to discuss who this song involved but it is important and considered one of the best love songs of it's time. He was not feeling well for this show and I am one of those whom you asked about. Back in the day I had a small party of friends ready to watch (and tape) this whole show. That video tape got burned through. Thank you KZbin for making it available. This is just the tip of the iceberg for this slightly weird and wonderful band.

[@scrossman27]

Watched them perform this live. Many a tear shed listening to this in high school. 💔❤💔

[@leiahdiggins3959]

I fell in love with Eddie Vedders voice in the early 2000's - his voice was my first crush!

[@karenedwards8946]

Pearl Jam are an awsome band, so glad u did the live version of Black 🎵👍🎵👍🎵👍

[@chriscavazos2255]

It's about time lol ....... I've only been requesting this song for months ..... glad you enjoyed it

[@dcinsc]

I'm glad you all got the heart of that song. Sometimes reactor's don't quite get it. Thanks for covering this song. It's one of my all-time fav's!

[@turquesa_8056]

I was 12 when I saw this in 92 and he was my first celebrity crush LOL. It was the hair and cheekbones more than anything lmao!

[@raptor0571]

Great advice at the end of this ... God bless from Massachusetts. 🙏

[@cynthiarossershay8365]

I Am Feeling Old! Pearl Jam! Came On The Stereo In 1992! With Their First Song ! "BETTER MAN! LORD! I AM 51! LOVING YALL

[@senschic1]

I watched it when it was first on!!!! Amazing !!!

[@danlittlejohn6847]

Saw this on MTV. Pearl Jam was my fave band in the early 90’s.

[@greenphoenix687]

I remember watching this on MTV back in the day (I think this was early '92). It was just after their first album Ten came out (one of the best debut albums by a band ever imo). This whole unplugged performance was epic... watch Jeremy and Oceans...all of it really :D. Ive seen them live and seeing them again next year as they are one of the best live bands to witness to this day.

[@kimmarquis2354]

The 90’s were such great times with Great memories. Remember when Pearl Jam hit the scene. The first time I saw them live was so much fun. Just one big party with everyone singing right along with the band.

[@jimfish4968]

One of the best live performances ever! His voice can be so raw it’s hard not to feel the pain.

[@MrCalisoca]

One of my favorite songs. Good vibes 😎!

[@bat__bat]

I like how you guys understood the song. 👍This is the only heartbreak song that can properly communicate the feeling of your ex moving on. However, it's so well written that you can interpret it to mean the loss of anything that once made you happy.

[@michaelwatson266]

You guys finally listened to PEARL JAM!!!!!! So excited

[@jamesturner4090]

The MTX of Pearl jam and Nirvana are my two fav. things about MTV. GAME changers. Yes I watched both as they happened. 48 years old and still some of my best memories..

[@jdkkittrell3052]

This was my twin brothers favorite pearl jam song brings back memories makes me think of him alot November 20th this year will make 2 whole years he's been gone I miss him so much such a great guy and father RIP jody your son is looking more like you every day

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

I've seen all of the live MTV performances at the time they were showing. I also had front stage tickets to Pearl Jam in 1996. Amazing show!

[@drewcliff82]

One of my favorite songs from back in the day and my favorite song about loving someone you can't have.

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

Pearl jam great band with a lot of great songs. You can feel the emotion when he sings not just hear it, y'all should definitely check out more of pearl🎶🔥🎶

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Saw this when it aired as well as the Nirvana Unplugged. I was living in NY at the time. I wanted to be there so bad, but alas I was stuck watching it on TV. I think everyone who watched this knew we were experiencing something that would stand the test of time. It's still a little surreal to see a whole new generation watching this so many years later.

[@autumnfairy15]

One of the best love/break up songs ever, in my humble opinion. Love to see you guys back and doing reactions to such good songs! Keep up the good job!

[@jamelmakosky1472]

Wow you guys are on a roll!! Now my favorite Pearl Jam.geez

[@heatherwalker9776]

Oh I was so happy to see you guys do this song. Great song, AMAZING performance

[@kathyjam2482]

My favorite song from them. Eddie is saw raw here, you can feel the lyrics.

[@cwag4674]

Half stays lit 😆

[@chantellecline6945]

One of my favorites from them and seeing it live is amazing, it shows his true talent of singing.

[@marieantoinette1360]

This shit was why i fell in love with you guys! Great flash back, you should re-upload this hey.

[@toddmoss749]

You guys make me so happy. I don't think you know how many lives you touch.

[@easttowest5984]

A guy wrote the last verse of this to me and put it in my locker after a middle school break up after 1 month. 😂 You guys are so cute together! I love the head banging together.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

Love You 2 ! Great Reaction

[@EAZY-E-74]

This will age me, but I caught that performance when it first aired. Also seen PJ live 7 times. Eddie Vedder also sang this song live in remembrance of Chris Cornell's passing. Find that video and react...

[@miked5814]

I remember watching this and every other unplugged performance when they came on. I believe I was 11 at the time.

[@marilynk30]

OMG can't believe you haven't done this one yet! Amazing performance!

[@deanbrown9349]

MTV unplugged was a great show, I graduated in 99 Pearl Jam was definitely on my self made CDs

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A GREAT SONG & AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR US ALL,, EVERLAST "WHAT IT'S LIKE"

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

I second that!

[@cynthiarossershay8365]

Pearl Jams Song I Love! "EVEN FLOW"

[@nga-th5cm]

Very impressive reaction y'all rock🤘🏾✌🏾

[@ttcostadc]

Caught it. What a great time for music!

[@silvergloves]

Thus has always been, in my opinion, the greatest live performance of all time and quite possibly ever to be

[@melanieheathbeasley133]

I caught it live in the day but couldn’t wait for you guys to cover it. We are all damaged

[@roycroftki5358]

Mtv was never off the tv when I was around, I loved mtv unplugged, it was brilliant.I was a massive fan of pearl jam and nirvana.

[@kkcmsm]

Ohhhh Damn, Jai! That is EXACTLY what happened to me...invested 9 years of my life in him...and now the gal he's with really owes me a THANK YOU for preparing him to be the man, father, and husband he needs to be for her and their kid now. SO GLAD YOU SAID THAT...bc yes...it DOES hurt.

[@zool2147]

This was my jam in the 90's👍🎵🎼🎶

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

That song always made me emotional since 1991, i feel it so much when he says : 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, oh, can't it be mine?

[@joe8856]

I saw this when it first aired on MTV. An amazing album, beginning to end, by Pearl Jam.

[@davidsafford1423]

Nice reaction, that song gets me every time

[@lisemzarate4029]

This series had some magic.

[@abelresendez140]

You wanna get blown away... Check out 'the lone bellow'... Song is 'You never need nobody"... Or 'my Loretta'

[@andyharris5438]

Almost all of the unplugged sets are awesome, especially for the live instruments

[@andyharris5438]

And yes I'm SO old I watch them all lol back when MTV played music

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Yeah I saw the Big 3 on Unplugged back in the day. That show was probably the best thing MTV ever did. That and Headbanger's Ball.

[@miconis123]

Watch 'Porch' from the same unplugged concert.

[@sopdox]

I remember watching this when it aired. If you want to keep the unplugged momentum going, check out the Queensryche and Nirvana performances.

[@MrGrifter123]

I watched MTV unplugged religiously win it aired . One of the best shows out at the time.

[@deedee-qf2ne]

Omgosh, I love Eddie Vedder with all my heart ❣❣❣

[@blairsy7836]

One of the best of the MTV live. Also Nirvana. Love Eddie's voice. ❤🤘

[@stephengiannone5449]

AIC

[@mariowicks6465]

Half and Jai are the goats 🐐 keep it up and ignore the rest!

[@MikeMiller-vt5is]

I listened to them and Nirvana live on MTV.the Unplugged series had a great run in the grunge era.

[@oakland-as-diehard6717]

MTV UNPLUGGED.. Check out " Queensryche - Della Brown " if you want to hear an all around dope band that is in sync. Their whole performance is kickass

[@stephenmiller2544]

yall are good head bobbers, deep...full circle. ooh. hhmmmm.

[@6anthony8]

Pearl Jam is dope , they have so many great songs... legendary

[@babylonkid]

"Black" is just about the greatest song of all time. Eddie practically kills himself during every song. Only a Pearl Jam song can make you feel 6 different emotions in a 5 minute song.

[@hisfantasy32433]

I was just a little kid when this originally aired, and I vividly remember watching Eddie on stage pouring out his heart thinking to myself that he was something special. I attempted suicide at 13. This man, Mr. Eddie Vedder, saved my life on more then one occasion in my teens, and I couldn't be more thankful. I know I will never get to thank him personally, but he is so special, and my son wouldn't exist if not for Eddie.

[@mariebishop7357]

I saw Pearl Jam and Nirvana, back when MTV actually stood for Music television. It was epic.

[@mikebunch3189]

this entire concert was incredible . watch the entire thing and decide which song you want to share .

[@jaymcgraw528]

Excellent performance

[@nealm6764]

Damn that hit me at the end: "sometimes your whole relationship was just preparing them for their next relationship, where they will be everything to the other person that you wanted them to be to you..." (paraphrase) Never looked at it that way, but it is true.

[@jadenking4268]

You guys should check out James Blunt " monsters" ! Heartbreaking song and performamce and Jai get the tissues ready!

[@kyle8769]

I remember seeing it on TV with my mom and sister when I was like 5 years old

[@zmbiaccountant2812]

I love this song. It’s really beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@NotBenCoultry]

I think I caught all of these live or second run in the 90s, something to be missed about that era for sure

[@alexdavis7771]

Pearl Jam, my favorite band from the 90’s.

[@susieqtexas4548]

Pearl Jam started the grunge movement. I know I have seen them in concert at-least 12 times.