Pearl Jam - Black REACTION

[@davidjrandall1979]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever. Please continue down the Pearl Jam rabbit hole x

[@J-Rod-c1g]

One of the best bands of all time and still going strong 30 years later.

[@AdamBazille]

This was the first song I heard on the radio after I found out my mom passed away. It will always be special to me. Love you mom. ❤

[@spruce381]

Sorry for your loss

[@Kirby-Ic3y23]

❤

[@RyAnxiety1]

my mom passed away last year, I feel you on this one

[@joaofigueiredo823]

Pearl Jam is one of my favourite bands of all time and the fact that they are still together and playing 2/3 hour concerts to this day says it all. Eddie Vedder just turned 60 and still got a great voice and energy.

[@AdamBazille]

"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"

[@jodzilla_tv]

Hey guys, I must admit a small piece of my heart died when you both seemed to have no idea who Pearl Jam were. Haha. Such a great, great band and that voice you were both loving is Eddie Vedder, one of the best rock voices of all time. Love the chill vibes though and I hope you guys have a great New Year! 🙌

[@JourneyofOne971]

"ten" is in my top 5 albums of all time. easily.

[@BrianAltomari]

Great reaction ❤️ The line towards 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 oh why can’t it be mine!?” Always makes me tear up cause of the passion in his voice when he sings it. Awesome song. Next please start the Nightwish journey if you haven’t heard them before they’re well worth it.

[@gerlinger77]

Their first two albums are absolutely incredible

[@avid1959]

Read the lyrics and you’ll understand the poetic depth of this phenomenal band and why it’s such a moving performance.

[@joshuahadlock7994]

Ugh , the way Eddie improvised the start of the second verse always gives me chills. 🫶🏻

[@Chauncey71]

Awesome reaction glad you discovered PJ they are amazing and Eddie's voice is one of a kind. Definitely check out more I recommend anything from them

[@johnplaysgames3120]

I'll echo what other people have said and suggest that you should def give the lyrics a look on this one bc they're gorgeous and devastating and take the song to another level (especially the middle bit about being "a star in somebody else's sky"). But here's what the singer, Eddie Vedder, has said the song is about: "It's about first relationships. The song is about letting go. It's very rare for a relationship to withstand the Earth's gravitational pull and where it's going to take people and how they're going to grow. I've heard it said that you can't really have a true love unless it was a love unrequited. It's a harsh one, because then your truest one is the one you can't have forever." He wrote the song based on a real person and a real experience he had and it's so personal and painful that the band actually refused the record company's request to release it as a single, fearing that turning it into a music video would diminish the emotional weight of it. Vedder stated that "fragile songs get crushed by the business. I don't want to be a part of it. I don't think the band wants to be part of it." He even personally called radio station managers to make sure Epic had not released the song as a single against his wishes. In spite of this, the song charted at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 20 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1993. Most bands would be stoked if ANY song of theirs gained traction and got airplay but, with this song, Pearl Jam was like, "Nah. This is some real ish. Leave this one alone." Can you imagine how surreal it must be then to get up on a stage night after night and relive the feelings that inspired the song while giant crowds of people cheer your pain? Life is so strange sometimes. But, that being said, this is one of those songs that really is just a beautiful little piece of art and this performance is so passionate and real, you can see why it's resonated with so many people. Also, Eddie had bronchitis that night, so the fact that he pulled this off while sick also somehow elevates how great it is.

[@fredvelez7703]

Pearl Jam are one of the greatest American Rock bands of all time and most of us Yanks still have trouble understanding Eddie Vedder (the singer)! lol, great reaction guys.

[@Kirby-Ic3y23]

I'm going to need to wear sunglasses when I watch your videos from now on. 💍 Bling, bling. Congrats again !! 🥳

[@DoubleTakeJC]

😂 Thank you!

[@cwilson463]

This song (and band) takes me back 30+ yrs every single time … This, my friends, was the grunge rock era.. Pearl Jam had so many hits! Jeremy, Evenflow, Alive and sooooo many others. Because a lot of people have trouble deciphering Eddie’s lyrics, consider opening up a separate window with the lyrics. Grunge was more able the visceral feeling and emotion they put into their music. If you like Pearl Jam, I think you’ll also love Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Temple of the Dog and Soundgarden.❤

[@ruidos38]

Excellent 👌👌👌🎉🎉🎉 the next Porch or Ocean .. Big regards from Chile South America..

[@sidanx7887]

One of the most important live performances of all time - there is some gold in the grunge stuff

[@AdamBazille]

💯 ❤ Just wait for some more 90's alternative DoubleTake!

[@patrickharling3574]

While I don't want to risk sounding like one of those "old heads", I was in my twenties during the 90's and it truly was an amazing time for music. Alternative, Grunge and Hip-hop were breaking so much new ground. It just felt like it MEANT more. That's why I've been so excited to see new artists like Ren and Chinchilla. So much talent, style and the substance to match. I've enjoyed watching you both experience new music as well as some old. I must admit that I envy your position of hearing some of my favorite music for the first time. If I could make a suggestion, you might want to try a song called Crank by the band Catherine Wheel. I think you guys would dig it.

[@spruce381]

Feck old head - specials, jam, Dexys, - rebirth baggy Mondays and Roses and second rebirth Ren.

[@DoubleTakeJC]

We've noticed that's the main reason people watch reaction videos! Thank you for joining us!

[@therosabella67]

So visceral heartbreaking and passionate. Thanks for the reaction.

[@TonyWesslund]

Best live performance ❤️

[@DoubleTakeJC]

It was brilliant

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

"Front porch," at Pink Pop, has the most enjoyable stage dive, and the entire band is going mad on stage,it's epic.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Eddie Vedder is iconic. Mike McCready and Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard are guitar legends. ✌️

[@shep4life]

He's amazing

[@HighlandCoo]

Oooh! You should check out all the MTV Unplugged series from Pearl jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots in the grunge era of the early - mid ‘90s. What a time it was to be alive! As much as I love Black, my absolute favourite PJ Unplugged song is State of Love & Trust. Absolute perfection! 🤘🏻🖤

[@jackrussell3951]

I think if somebody starting singing with that voice at a campfire it would actually startle me. I'd be talking to the person next to me like, "What do you think about..." then suddenly "Sheets of empty canvas..." "AHHH! WHAT THE HELL?! No, no keep singing."

[@gurulimbo]

🤛👊😎👍🤟🤙great song. Their Debut album “Ten is perfect in every way imo. Their Debut unplugged series was the best thing MTV ever put out…. Also imo. The end…”We belong together…” is not on the album, but it hits so hard! 🔥 🔥🌳🌬️💨

[@cathalking5391]

Great reaction, suggestion for next Pearl Jam song either “Jeremy” “Alive” or Even Flow” vids or from this MTV Unplugged Gig💚🙏🤟

[@AdamBazille]

I agree! All 3 of those songs! I miss the unplugged sessions. Before MTV went to total shit!

[@joaofigueiredo823]

Jeremy has to be the original uncensored video to get the storyline content.

[@kaychristensen4394]

One of the best live performances ever. Enjoy! 😎

[@willfromyadkinville]

amazing!

[@heyskipj]

Do the unplugged trifecta. Each devastating. Beautiful. Pearl Jam, Black Nirvana, Where Did You Sleep Last Night Alice In Chains, Nutshell

[@NZLatic]

Pretty powerful stuff

[@gerlinger77]

I've seen Pearl Jam over 10 times they're one of the greatest bands of the 90s I'm 52 years old you got to check more Pearl Jam I'll check out porch pink pop 1992

[@AdamBazille]

I've been so looking forward to you guys getting into some 90's alternative music! My favorite! The Cranberries, The Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Green Day, Sublime, Blind Melon, Cracker, Dada, Janes Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matchbox Twenty, Counting Crows, Collective Soul, Sublime, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soul Asylum, Oasis, Bush, The Offspring, Weezer, Nine Inch Nails, Lit, Foo Fighters, 311, Pixies, Rancid, The Lemonheads, Incubus, Everclear, Melvins, Gin Blossoms...............and so on and on! 🤣🤣 You guys could do a years worth of reactions and content just from this amazing era! Hope to see more! (And Tom MacDonald and Harry Mack!....oh and more REN too! 😁) #DoubleTakers

[@Kirby-Ic3y23]

You forgot Third Eye Blind, lol. So many bands in that period I'm surprised you got that many. 😆

[@AdamBazille]

​@@Kirby-Ic3y23I was just going off the top of my head! I know I missed a bunch! 😂😂

[@AdamBazille]

​@@Kirby-Ic3y23Saw Counting Crows and The Goo Goo Dolls at the Basilica Block Party this summer and Matchbox Twenty at the Minnesota State Fair! Both concerts were awesome!

[@thethriftbandit]

You been living under a rock.🤪😂

[@nathanjacobus3577]

If you're gonna do Pearl Jam's Jeremy I highly recommend you watch the official video over the unplugged version. The video adds much more context as to what the song is about..

[@DoubleTakeJC]

This one was specifically requested!

[@mclifton1250]

Please read the lyrics. Incredible song. Love gone bad turned his world to black.

[@rodsnrounds]

Yep. The song's about first love breakups. Check out "Even Flow"(Official Music Video)

[@gurulimbo]

Thanks Jason! 🤛😎👍

[@n.i.k1977]

🖤

[@John-fk3rv]

💯

[@eggstu]

I think Pearl Jam could be defined with passion. Eddie is an amazing vocalist and really puts alot of himself into his songs. This song is basically a break up song. Pretty much alot of people's break up song in the 90s. Checkout Alive, Even Flow, Release, or Given to Fly. Honestly almost any song is a good choice

[@thestranger6648]

'Even Flow' official video!!!

[@vaughnnewman8903]

They came out the same time as Nirvana and led the Grunge movement that killed the Glam Bands. I had the honor of seeing them live a few times. While some from Gen X consider Kurt the voice of our generation, I've always felt that Eddie was the true voice of my generation. Please check out Pearl Jam's catalog as well as Eddie singing with Chris Cornell on Hunger Strike (amazing).

[@RyAnxiety1]

I like both but I consider Layne to be the top.

[@johnryder2878]

In a nutshell, the song is about unrequited love, and it hurts.

[@alanbarger7712]

My personal favorite by them. Many other fantastic songs by them. Pull up the lyrics with pearl jam. His unique way of singing is hard to pull out.

[@Gforceracing20]

Their song Porch from this same show is a great performance! kzbin.info/www/bejne/op2yoXhuasegjZI

[@n.i.k1977]

100%!!! 🖤

[@therosabella67]

Eddie Vedder was battling a cold when he performed this.

[@twistedpixel756]

do yourself a favor and just buy the album, you wont regret it.

[@DoubleTakeJC]

We might have to do a full album reaction!

[@AdamBazille]

​@DoubleTakeJC THIS 💯 The album "TEN" by Pearl Jam also albums by Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains killed the hair metal groups from the 80's! (Even though there is TONS of great music there too!) So so so so want you guys to start getting into some 90's alternative music! ❤ #DoubleTakers (Hopefully it starts with "Zombie" by The Cranberries in this week's music tournament! No looking back after that!) ❤ #DoubleTakers

[@nathanlawson313]

It's about a breakup. Specifically that first love when you just grow apart and have to let go. She broke him, and it turned his world black. "Tattoed black" as in - permanently ruined. Update, they did end up getting married.. and divorced again after 6 years

[@FRCMoto]

React to Jeremy, official video.

[@timjoy8270]

Even flow next please

[@barbarino2000]

Yes! For this one do the official video. Not the MTV Unplugged version.

[@spruce381]

Eddie Vedder grew up loving the who Lp. Quadrophenia - teen legend Lp. Where is the woof kids. Love how you’ve progressed your broadcast space. Still not getting your accents - slightly west of London? Please not Swindon 😂😂 Great reaction ❤️👍🏽👍☘️

[@DoubleTakeJC]

We're both from Essex! 😂

[@kimmyaquino2782]

pls react to pearl jam "JEREMY" uncensored

[@jeffroskywalker]

React to the video of Jeremy. It’s about a real life story

[@mr_mylunch6759]

Marnz Malone Free dior

[@iiitzHimmy]

One of the saddest songs ever written

[@alanbarger7712]

It's about accepting a break up although it's terrible.

[@DoubleTakeJC]

Thanks for the clarification, I can't wait to check it out again knowing this

[@UnGranSaurio]

It was totally his fault. Understanding Eddie Vedder lyrics in the 90s was terrible, specially for non native english speakers like me lol

[@mclifton1250]

Please read the lyrics. Incredible song. Love gone bad turned his world to black.

[@fredvelez7703]

Tattooed everything