Rapper Reacts to Pearl Jam FOR THE FIRST TIME!! | Black - MTV Unplugged (FIRST REACTION)

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What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you want to support the channel join our Patreon fam for more content 🤟www.patreon.com/knoxhill

[@emerje0]

There's always more Pearl Jam. You have to listen to Jeremy, Do the Evolution, Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town, Yellow Ledbetter, and Even Flow

[@laggynuisance5084]

pls react to Walkin' by Ocean Wisdom. amazing rapper from London that is, somehow, not very well-known!

[@mariyayordanova]

Hey Knox love you reactions ❤ Ive been kind of repeating myself over and over ( I know you mos likely do not see my comments ) I really wish to hear your breakdown of Milo J and Bzrp session. I think is an inspiration and example that we can all benefit from hearing/feeling ❤❤❤ Lots of love from Bulgaria ❤

[@cre8tive320]

“Jeremy” by Pearl Jam

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

Taylor Swift’s “Death By A Thousand Cuts” live from Paris video. It’s acoustic, great lyrics, she looks and sounds great…so I think you’ll really like it.

[@saintofthemosthigh82]

The MTV unplugged days were the best days

[@amyaeschbach3581]

They NEED to bring it back!! Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam. This album was the soundtrack of High school! Black one of best songs ever. Could close my eyes and listen to his voice for days!!! Legend. Know u must do more Pearl Jam!!! Alive, Evenflow, Betterman, and MV if Jeremy a masterpiece! ❤✌️

[@RoxyKandyKoRn55]

#facts

[@mstoads]

I wish they would bring back MTV unplugged. My kids will never know the joy.

[@khills]

Yes. Alice In Chains Unplugged? Masterful.

[@shilohivy4590]

100 percent. We were the last generation to have been able to witness this great show.

[@joyplant6275]

Fucking Eddie VEDDER 😮one of the most heartbreaking performances ever😊

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

❤You can tell it wasn't written by a team of producers, right?

[@dismaltimestamp5995]

Only better version is at the Chris Cornell tribute concert.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

@@dismaltimestamp5995 That is gutwrenching!

[@mommabird2813]

Yep

[@itsayswithoutgoing9571]

One of the most heartbreakingly selfish, yet loving lines ever sang about the star in somebody else’s sky.

[@elleuno1165]

I've cried so many tears over the years to that line😭😭

[@travisgates2874]

I’m still crying to it… every time

[@khaospilot4050]

"why can it be mine" stings everytime

[@aaronhuff2813]

The Goat. The beauty of music is it can bring back the past. Like ghosts returning to haunt your emotions. I love this song.

[@ffc303]

Fantastic comment!😘

[@Is.this.thing.on-]

Ed was suffering from a head cold during this performance, and his voice is still incredible. Ed, Chris, and Layne are all legendary vocalists from this era.

[@Weston_31]

Yes, preach

[@heyitsme6067]

My 3 favorites!! ❤❤❤

[@joesmith5097]

Every damn great performance sone moron has to comment about the lead singer being sick for no reason! Hey its their best performance but they had diarrhea or the flue, stubbed toe, hang nail, headache, std something! God it's annoying!

[@keeganstacey6313]

Don't forget Kurt and Scott

[@docproc144]

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, and Layne Staley of Alice in Chains are widely considered to be the “Big Four” of Grunge music. Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots was another big voice of the era.

[@BastardNation21]

Sadly only one of them is still here.

[@lislbrink4272]

A lot of Pearl Jam fans actually argue that PJ was the origin of the grunge movement.

[@soude85]

@@lislbrink4272 Such a stupid thing to argue over. What is there to win?!

[@lislbrink4272]

@@soude85 Yeah, it was mostly born out of the resentment for Nirvana I think 😄 The grunge movement took a lot of attention away from the bands that were big at that time (like Guns 'n Roses etc.). The fickle audience it created ended the life span of those bands sooner than it would've otherwise. Not everyone was happy about that...

[@IvonaPsak]

Yes. This ❤

[@rebeccajutton2108]

He's the last of the Grunge Era. We need to wrap him in bubble wrap. Love his version of Hard Sun is worth a listen too.

[@genxhippie3973]

After 10 I seriously thought Eddie would be the first to pass yet he is the only surviver.

[@khills]

@@genxhippie3973 They were so smart after Ten - they got a grip on their addictions and stepped back from the fame and resisted becoming bigger and bigger. I don’t think they’d be around if they hadn’t made that choice to not try to replicate the lightning in a bottle of Ten.

[@genxhippie3973]

@@khills agreed, stopping making videos and the fight with ticketmaster saved them for the long haul. Ed was pretty self destructive for a minute after Jeremy blew up.

[@khills]

@@genxhippie3973 Sadly a hallmark of the era. I’m glad he (and the rest of them!) were in a better place by the time I ended up in Seattle. Seattle of the late 90s/early 2000s was a fantastic place to be for a music lover - so many people in one very compact space; and Eddie was 100% one of the people who organized a lot of the cool pop up performances and random mashups of performers.

[@genxhippie3973]

@@khills I moved to Oregon in 90, got to see most of the bands on club/theater circuit on the cheap $5-15. It was a special moment in time and a great one to be 21 😂

[@kelidus]

Eddie went on a journey during this performance and we’re just lucky to tag along for the ride.

[@moonbubbles3046]

That line - but why - why can’t it be mine? Cuts so SO deep. When you’ve loved and lost like that you feel every bit of it.

[@jimstebbins8273]

Need to do Jeremy by Pearl Jam. Such an emotional and deep song.

[@sharonspiller7427]

The reason for all the movement in the chair is because they weren't allowed to get up on Unplugged. You can see the struggle to stay in the seat was real for Eddie

[@cirrustate8674]

I'm glad you're reacting to the MTV Unplugged version of this. That was one of the greatest ways to experience bands back in the day. Wish it was still a thing.

[@juliannanightingale6760]

Pearl Jam was grunge. Eddie was an amazing vocialist. I'm extremely thankful to grew up during the grunge era.

[@Luia8895]

He still is. And he still sounds the same.

[@DanielLake-xz8qi]

Is an amazing

[@jessicakoster2543]

Eddie Vedder saved me from seriious harm. Iin 1993 I went to see them as a 16 year old. During the concert the crowd moved forward and i got trampled. I was on the floor and people were standing on top of me. Ed saw what was happening and called to rhe audience to get me up. I was crowdsurfed over to security with nothing more than a few bruises. This was even before Roskilde, and only when that happened, I realised how lucky I had been.

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

MTV Unplugged... should have called it Midas, 'cause almost everything it touched turned to solid gold. Pearl Jam is one of the big four Grunge bands from the early 90s, all of which shared one thing in common: each had a once-in-a-generation sort of voice leading them - Kurt Cobain for Nirvana, Layne Staley for AIC, Chris Cornell for Soundgarden, and here Eddie Vedder for Pearl Jam.

[@SCash-rl5ee]

Eddie Vedder's voice has one of the most interesting voices. Pulls me right in every time. Appreciate your reaction and the variety of musical artists you're reacting to over and above rap. I always appreciate your perspective.

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

If you want to see a good live performance w8th Eddie "standing up," "Even Flow" is great. I highly recommend the official music video for "Jeremy," which is no longer censored as it was in the 90s. It's in part about a real boy who was bullied until he sh0t himself in front of his class. Mind you, this was years before Columbine. Pretty much anything from their MTV Unplugged is worth a listen, especially "Alive." Still touring, and still awesome live.

[@Zinetha]

Eddie has such a unique voice, no one sounds like him. I can tell a song is a Pearl Jam song even if I've never heard it before, just by hearing his voice.

[@frankk8018]

I have been into this BAND since the very beginning. Eddy's voice is so overpowering that people often overlook the band, who are beyond belief. Cheers

[@66slyder]

And he's proved the solo thing time and time with great success

[@chapmaned24]

It's not just his fantastic voice, but his mannerisms, how he uses his hands, and facial expressions, as well, putting it into a package as a play, telling a story, or, as you say, a beautiful piece of art! This guy simply amazes me. Everybody loves him! He's so humble, and is also really great at doing covers, i.e. U2's "One"!

[@dirtyhistorian]

The song itself is gorgeus, but Ed's voice and raw emotion in this performance just takes it to a whole other(wordly) level. If you'd take some suggestions for Pearl Jam: Jeremy, the official ucensored video for the music and the message, and Porch live at Pinkpop '92 for the sheer lunacy of the live show (still an amazing song). Lots of love Knox!

[@tomreppert1722]

This is the best version of Black you could have possibly watched! I was lucky enough to be at their concert in Philly April 29, 2016 when they played the entire Ten album front to back. Amazing night I will never forget.

[@AngB517]

You know how sometimes songs just pop in your head, *this* is always the song that hits me. There's so many great songs, all the Ten album, Better Man, Daughter, Yellow Ledbetter, Just Breathe, Last Kiss and so many more. Duets with other artists, (Chris Cornell) Temple Of The Dog's Hunger Strike was Eddie's first studio recording, before Pearl Jam formed.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

There was before Pearl Jam. And, then I heard Pearl Jam and music shifted into a different gear. Ten was a watershed album.

[@craigevans8912]

Ten is timeless.

[@Jenn-Rodgers]

For me, this was their best album.

[@BrandonCarey-r7w]

My favorite reactor reacting to my favorite song. Love it!

[@neiladdison4457]

I have tickets to see them again this year and cannot wait! What a band! If you fancy it, check out Better Man live at Madison Square Garden. I don't think there's much better then hearing an epic crowd take over a song. It's amazing!

[@GM-in2io]

Love your reactions Knox!! It’s hard for me to believe you never heard Pearl Jam

[@audreejamie6751]

He’s young tho so that’s probably why

[@KnoxHill]

I've heard of Pearl Jam, but no have never listened to them. Remember I'm from a hip hop community in PG. I was raised on Nas, Em, Big Pun, Jay Z, etc.. that's my lane. Enjoying branching out 🤟

[@cherylb309]

@@KnoxHilloh no too much info what goes on the porcelain throne! 🤣 Loved this reaction to Pearl Jam.

[@susanconstable2113]

Oh that voice of his! He’s just on his own level. So captivating! I just melt hearing his voice!

[@mwhit1772]

I was lucky enough to see Pearl Jam with my dad (Ottawa 2022) and they are INCREDIBLE live. Highly recommend reacting to Just Breathe!

[@Parula06]

Heartbreak in a song. One of my all time favorites, and this performance is simply untouchable. Was just listening to this earlier today. 💜💜💜

[@McLeod2022]

staylist

[@FrauEausS]

Eddie Vedder is so class! He wrote the soundtrack to my favorite movie INTO THE WILD - thats soooo epic, you should watch it and digest every single song...

[@neiladdison4457]

Vedder loves the whole sea/surf/Hawaii life and has a couple of solo albums with him and a uke. Well worth a listen!

[@Emilie-one]

I love this song soooo much. This song always makes me I cry. So much anguish in his voice. This part gets me every time. “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”

[@Cid_1]

The MTV Unplugged concerts are so good. Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Staind, and so many other great artist.

[@66slyder]

This is also up there in the top 2 of MTV Unplugged them and NIRVANA

[@douglasmijangos3327]

“All the pictures have been washed in Black tattooed everything” when your life becomes so dark and you’re in pain and sorrow.. ❤

[@evanreese4883]

Knox breaking down my favorite song and artist of all time! 🔥

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

This is my favorite song by them. They are amazing and I have seen them live a few times, my favorite time at Red Rocks. Amazing band!

[@Kerrwo]

This music is my teens. The best and most soulful line he sings is, “I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I’ll you’ll be the sun….in somebody else’s sky.” Touches every part of my grunge soul. Love your voice Vedder, it hit.

[@joshkern8005]

It's actually "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 can't it be mine.

[@nim4464]

I have been on Pearl Jam trip recently and this is my favorite live performance ever

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Thanks for the reaction. This performance is a great example of performing rather than just singing a song. It is clearly very personal to Eddie and he is invested in message behind this song.

[@nikki2kk]

I miss the days when music was about something. I’m so glad I grew up in the 90s.

[@roblane9008]

You need to break down “Jeremy” unedited music video. And I think you’ll like his almost rapping style delivery in “eveflow”

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

These were the best thing MTV ever did the Unplugged sessions were Epic. 1st Guest was Eric Clapton then years passed they did Alice In Chains then Pearl Jam. You can order I know Unplugged Alice In Chains and Pearl Jam Unplugged on CD.

[@AndrewMerrick]

I hate reaction videos. I don't watch them. But I found You, Knox, via Ren and not only did I not close the video but I listened to your Analysis. I have watched you analyze many different songs since then and I really enjoy what you actually bring to the table. Your shit is really thoughtful and not just milking another's work. I have also found your music to be fire as well. Here you are with one of my favorite bands from the 90's on one of their songs that I have probably lived out a few dozen times in my life and I am actually happy you liked this. Keep this shit up amigo and bring your high powered ability to everything you do.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Knox, Pearl Jam is one of my favorite bands. So happy you're doing this one!! All the so called "grunge" lead singers had amazing voices. You should check out some Alice In Chains (Down in a Hole, maybe), and some Soundgarden (Outshined).

[@pieterdebruin6249]

Eddie Vedder is truelly a one of a kind vocalist, but the combination of him and Chris Cornell is even better.... . But back on Pearl Jam, the song Jeremy is also something you should enjoy, as well as his song Even Flow. Take care brother. Keep doing what you're doing

[@Weston_31]

Temple of the dog

[@pieterdebruin6249]

@@Weston_31 if you know you know...

[@McLeod2022]

truth

[@saintofthemosthigh82]

Man i miss those days especially mtv back then

[@dlm4ever975]

Yess!! Eddie Vedder 🖤 I love pearl jam. Eddies soul comes out in everysong. ✌️🖤

[@matthieujongkind9775]

Honestly any song from them or especially other songs from the unplugged are all worth a listen and also Eddie verdere solo albums all worth a listen or reaction

[@silverninja481]

Knox is the only person to decipher what eddy is saying lol

[@aaronandelise]

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. - Painful beautiful poetry.

[@kevinunderwood4104]

I miss MTV Unplugged performances. So many perfect performances!

[@ltothemagain]

One of the top five songs ever. Great lyrics, well composed, and so soulful

[@mattsmith5609]

Now the air I tasted and breathed has taken a turn.

[@lisac243]

Love this ❤!! Eddie Vedder is one of a kind

[@williamsummerson1204]

Loved the reaction Knox. This is one of my favorite songs of all time, Eddie's vocals are delivered with so much raw emotion. Legendary band. 🤘😃

[@mluterancik]

Those unplugged days were so insane man. If you haven't heard Alice in Chains unplugged, you're in for a treat. Layne had one of the best voices in the game.

[@66slyder]

Backing vocals; Jeff Ament bass and Stone Gossard rhythm guitar

[@CanadaDan]

I'm so glad to watch you react to this song. You can hear the album version and it can move you but it's not until you watch Eddie in this performance when you realize what that relationship really meant to him, the way he sang that is why this is one of the best live performances ever. This is only the 2nd reaction I watch feom you but I have really enjoyed your insight and your appreciation foe the talent, lyrics, voice, everything is wonderful.

[@douglasmijangos3327]

One of the best intros ever .. that beautiful guitar.. and then Eddie singing at the start “Heeeeyyyyeeeeyyy”❤

[@BPDProductions-fd9fe]

This song really pulls out some unresolved emotions from me every time I hear it. Glad you reacted to it Knox.

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Eddie's a gift from the gods, STILL, to this day. You could never say he lacks passion, it spills out of every pore in his body.

[@karenlackner192]

Eddie ❤ his voice is a gift to the Universe

[@tashimoto]

As a fan of Pearl Jam from the beginning I have to say your interpretation of this song was the most thoughtful and beautiful I've ever heard. I'm glad you get it. ✌️🤟🤙

[@nicollyalvesb]

they're just amazing, my favorite band ever

[@ryanmcauliffe717]

Been listening to that song since the 90's and still gives me goosebumps. What a performance.

[@Noordenaar]

One of the best reaction videos ever. Thanks man!

[@McLeod2022]

Knox gives a damn. not just dialing through the repeated BS. This man is invested... He listens, he hears every word and sentence and cadence. I have learned so damn much from Knox. .

[@anonymishap]

Love this song and this performance ❤️ When you mentioned that you thought bands generally have singers you wouldn't want to hear solo, I immediately thought of the crazy talent of the late Chris Cornell (RIP). Eddie (of PJ) and his voice together in Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog would be another cool one to see you react to! 🤘

[@Mach2k]

Love the attention you give to the lyrics man. Really makes this song epic

[@SwiftieXinfinity]

His voice is so breathtaking and beautiful. Pearl Jam has some of the most raw, striking, and haunting songs from the era of grunge. I never get tired of listening to them, all the way back to the 90’s to now. Great song and reaction choice from the Patreon requester. ❤️💔❤️

[@tavinhodomingues]

When you see someone singing this song with closed eyes, just hug them.

[@meganflick82]

Just and FYI so you are aware...he screwed up the first bridge but hey it happens and it makes it iconic. Check out Jeremy and Better Man 😊 Also he was in a band with the late Chris Cornell called Temple Of The Dog, they have a GREAT song called Hunger Strike. ❤

[@khills]

Knox should DEFINITELY react to Hunger Strike!

[@caygabie4100]

I was there in Seattle and feeling old! Still singing along!

[@jacksoneells5962]

Listen to more of these guys they’re the best

[@jakedavis4800]

Aye you the goat for this one. I’ve seen Pj 6 times. THEYRE INCREDIBLE LIVE

[@Sheildmaiden957]

Finally a meaningful deep reaction to this song!!! Thank you!!! 👏🏼 The younger generation reactors I just watched had no fkn clue 😂

[@kaychristensen4394]

This is one of the best live performances ever 😎

[@donnakurtz9293]

You did it again. Pick one of my classic songs of discovered late in life... And it hit every high point about it that I have not been able to express in my own words. I thought you have a lot of time to listen to a lot of the other " reaction"channel but once you sift through so many there is only a handful where they really add anything to the experience. Really appreciate your insight and input. Family all alone with the music that I'm discovering and enjoying can you make it feel like there is a friend out there that can share the same thing together..

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

I just saw, and I'll give it to you, you earned all those 1.17M.

[@baderrais77]

This song is timeless

[@Cvillain626]

Would love to see you check out their new stuff someday, Dark Matter is such a banger

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

I am so so excited youre doing this song!!!!!

[@JacobMatlock]

I absolutely love this song and this band great reaction too!

[@vanilla_milkshake]

your incredibly quick lyric analysis always lets me understand these old songs I love even more

[@midwestmulisha820]

growing up in this was an amazing experience. I'm so thankful for my parent's music taste.

[@mommabird2813]

My favorite song, especially this version

[@bruninhooliveira9371]

Good to see a guy as a Rapper seeing this type of content and spreading it. Subscribed till.now.

[@ianjohnston981]

Really enjoyed this analysis! Actually got me to reflect more on some of the lyrics as I’m usually just dragged into the emotion of the performance.

[@adh1313]

First time seeing your channel Knox....I like you! Intelligent, funny, and u know your music. Just glad you have heard my favorite band ever. This is how we all felt if you were in HS in the 90's

[@Dj_Kevikev]

Nice man. Just stumbled upon your channel looking to watch this performance. I liked your breakdown. You dissected the lyrics even in a way I didn’t see it. And gave me much more appreciation towards a song I’ve loved since I was a kid. Thanks man.

[@bethscott4330]

Loved your reaction. I saw Pearl Jam in concert. They’re amazing live.

[@heyitsme6067]

Eddie's the fuckin dude ❤ Talented, humble, gorgeous and a class act!

[@BarbaraLittle-zl3hh]

Glad I found you, bro great reaction!

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I love this song but this version in particular is just so fantastic.I really feel his broken heart

[@froggyluv]

i was in my 20's and knew of pearl Jam and heard this on the radio but it never really grabbed until now seeing the live performance - its unlike anything else live ive experienced before

[@barbarafrazier3242]

If the emotional performance of Eddie doesn’t smack you in the face then you have no soul. OMG he delivered that song like he was living it in the moment. Amazing!!!