Pearl Jam - Little Wing / Magot Brain (Milwaukee, 1995)

[@kyropter]

McCready was hospitalized almost immediately after this concert for dehydration and "total exhaustion". That's what happens when you try and channel both Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Hazel in the same performance. But he pulls it off in style.

[@jernie9384]

that's what I call Passion

[@bellabell5655]

Yep John... Plus he was right b4 that - diagnosed w' Sever Chrons Disease (& givin strong Pain medicine in which Dr's. Back then gave out much easier then now because So many people now abuse them & theres more know Casing the opiates crisis) but thy were giving 2 him & He Says himself having them & heavy drinking made him Act CRAZY prompting his band members 2 have a "sit down" w' him. That was the reason he went 2 Rehab the 1st time) While if ur not familiar w' Chrons Is EXTREMELY Painful. (Kurt Coban had it TOO but was never treated for it) even tho he complained of Constant stomach pain & It Was found in his autopsy. Many, even b4 his suicide, thought that was the main reason he got on Drugs himself @ the start (he was self medicating himself from hurting)

[@natashaolson8203]

should've stayed in the hospital

[@carlaellis3230]

🥰

[@joannehack7588]

Wow- thank you for sharing

[@sometimeswinbutneverlose9227]

To whoever shot this footage... There are no words... Thank you just doesn't cut it

[@nugsymalone1247]

Who would have thought we'd be lucky to have footage from 95 lol but here we are

[@FishinPhreak]

This comment. This comment is as important as this video.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

@@FishinPhreak that’s cool.

[@Discordmod71]

That’s how things were back then.

[@kenbailey7707]

What a dumbass comment

[@mikeyanno457]

Most underrated guitar play ever, especially considering how popular they are, and for mccready to get no recognition is just a shame

[@tvviewer4500]

the most under rated guitar player is coolio

[@wallacesimpson6478]

Well to me he is number one and always will be an he is playing his ass off so fuck ratings true story

[@ViktorDordevic]

haha good one

[@AghoraNath]

He's doing lazy unoriginal covers of the best songs in history. His original riffs suit him way better.

[@greysnake2903]

yee

[@robertduncanmuir]

McCready I would have to say is incredibly underrated.

[@seanpruett4161]

And I would say I have to agree like %103948582882 . Good shit eh?

[@ozkrhills9624]

Mc cready and every single member of this great band are more than well recognised.. How you can said that is underrated??... Are you crazy?

[@nathanhord5926]

Totally I’m from Seattle

[@nathanhord5926]

@@ozkrhills9624 just Ed outside of Seattle

[@levi5459]

@@ozkrhills9624 Pay no mind.. every comment section has to consist of at least two kinds of commenters. The one complaining and offended by how anyone could have the audacity to push the dislike because.... what do you know?!.. everybody has different kinds of tastes and ideas about things and they are just mind blown by this new and curious insight! 😲🎈 Along with that guy is the other kind of commenter that talks about something or someone being underated because he has no real original thoughts to share or he is ashamed that his true feelings and ideas expressed might be rejected or ridiculed and so he keeps his true self locked away deciding instead to plaster a comment that has been relayed and regurgitated so many times it no longer means a damn thing....... Sadly, I suppose there is a little or more of that last guy in all of us probs.

[@NWJF]

How have i missed this for 11 years?

[@BrianFromBoise]

Two of the best guitar songs in history, married in one epic performance by a very worthy guitarist, Mike McCready. #funkadelic #jimihendrix

[@fingaround6385]

Mhmm

[@bellabell5655]

Mr. Bays.... Ur So right! He is not only perfect w' a guitar He's sexy as fuck playing it. I just want 2 make love listening 2 it....

[@cynthiacorcoran9389]

I'm all SOUND cloud stream this century. Every little bit. Both (male and female). My dad set my recording studios up for me at age 0.

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

This ,and the Forever in Blue Jeans/I only play for $ , was included as an extra tracks feature on a Soldier field 3cd "import" bootleg I bought in like 1996 at a record store... That was the first Little Wing I ever heard mike play and still my fave ...the Gorge Little Wing was great too. Cheers

[@timmatthews1604]

Word, Cotton

[@Miskeybusiness]

2024 Still the best cover I've ever known ❤❤

[@user-ol1zk3kv1d]

Who's still jamming this at the end of 2023 ???

[@beyondreamtime420]

2 best song together! For infinity 😅

[@normcote270]

​@@beyondreamtime420100% 😎🎸 🔥🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@maryvanleeuwen8158]

2025

[@anthonymandanici5984]

I love how Vedder just gives him the head nod. Like he's saying "Go get 'em Mikey"

[@LOVE_is_ALL_there_IS]

1:54

[@LaDeeDeette]

your right! I just got turned onto Pearl Jam n there is nothing like a Sultry Electric Guitar player....n Mike is killing it here...was up till 1:00 AM listening to this track!!!!!!!!!!!! So damn good its a shame!!! Go Mike...you rock!!!

[@mustangmckelvey6766]

"Go get em,Mikey"...boy did he!!!

[@virginiaknighten4687]

But he gives one one of his sly little grins as he nods...Such a cool move...

[@virginiaknighten4687]

@@LOVE_is_ALL_there_IS that’s it!!

[@nikolatexla]

As a person who doesn't understand music that much, I can say that I've ascended to heaven by McCready's performance. Fucking unbelievable.

[@merotty]

I was there .....and remember this show like yesterday. Mike BLEW MY MIND, it's like God came down and handed him the staff and said " Show them who you are, and Go get em boy" during this solo. Probably single handedly the reason I've now seen them 34 times. Eddies voice today is a bit beat up from all the passion and energy that he put into all the years of past live shows, but Mike's guitar skills still shine today as they did then. My latest show in Nashville was cancelled due to obvious, but can wait for the reschedule, and hopefully it will be 2021! I need my fix!!!! Glad we got to experience this together...... If even from a far.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Loved your reply. Man how lucky are you to have seen PJ so many times! I love them so much but have never been to their concerts:(

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Mike is absolutely amazing...

[@myriambarthell7695]

lucky you.

[@josehuerta3964]

You're right Eddie's voice might sound a bit tired now, but us the fans can help him sing them. When he turns 80 and it's just him on the stage with his oxygen mask the fans will be there to sing his and pj's awesome songs.

[@FeelItRising]

@@josehuerta3964 until you hear Ed live today and realize he still blows 99% of singers out of the water. amazing.

[@eVisolpxe]

I think Hendrix decended from the heavens for a short period and entered McCready's body to bring this music together. I don't see any other way this could have happened.

[@bellabell5655]

Yep eP.... that's exactly what happened. I remember Stone & Ament saying in a video interview once tht when Thy went 2 hear him play for the P.J. lead guitar job That he seem to "at times" had "left them & went off on his own ride all be himself... Jeff said "I really think he 4got we were there!!" Well I See NOW what Thy were talking about. He does- he really gets lost & I for 1 want to close my eyes too & Go w' him. A high Alllll on its own. It's like 4 me it's a Drug all by itself.... 😎 😍 🤗

[@nugsymalone1247]

Like Hendrix and Hazel both had a hand on his shoulder at this moment

[@ryro1975]

Mccready doesn't need any help.

[@carlaellis3230]

Me too💭🎸👍✊🏼

[@CoreysChannel]

This is fantastic, what a headspace this put me in...

[@pjvideoguy]

One of my favorite Mike videos of all time. Crazy to think he was hospitalized after this show.

[@wolfganghpvangchhia1491]

pjvideoguy whew

[@laurawatters914]

@pjvideoguy~ totally awesome!! 💓🤘🎸

[@leinonibishop9480]

I’m so glad he’s still alive.

[@laurawatters914]

No one should be surprised, especially if you seen Mike McCready in Mad Season, insane solos!! This performance is priceless!! I'm a big Jimi Hendrix fan and this made me cry with goosebumps!! Excellent job Mike!! I ❤️ Pearl Jam!! Who ever filmed this, thank you!!

[@danielwakefield3558]

You can tell a lot about a musician by the way they handle dynamics. When the other guitar solo starts to come in behind him (around 6:30), he backs off and has this sweet supporting tone.

[@goldiethomaspuffer5119]

Their dynamic is unparalleled and goes extremely unnoticed. Stone is an amazing soloist, a bit more technical and doesn't delve in as deep emotionally as Mike, while McCready has written some amazing song rhythms but doesn't quite hit the way Stone's do. It reminds me of watching this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZSbeWmLiKyFb5I like you've got just two absolute virtuosos on the same stage. It is beautiful.

[@MedievalFantasyTV]

Back in 2000, I had an HD full of these rare PJ recordings. Bootlegs, I think they are called? Dial up internet, 56kb/s. I would leave the PC on the whole weekend, eMule on, downloading PJ mp3. What you got was random, when I got this one, I was amazed. Nostalgia hit now when I found this. I had 700+ PJ mp3, but I lost them. A true treasure trove. Glad to find some of these on KZbin.

[@berzirk]

For about 8 minutes Mike McCready's body was on earth but his soul was in another galaxy entirely. Dude might have just played a dying star or something.

[@denr9577]

Sometimes it seems KZbin is psychic reading your mind, heart and soul.. never knew one of my favorite groups played one of my favorite songs, and it just dropped by at the time I could use a magnificent 9 minutes. And all the way back in 1995. Blessed

[@Paulo-nm1fx]

But it does lol, modern algorithms and data collection by the super giant monopoly Google LLC

[@dooley8746]

I am so happy to have found this! I was at this performance. Now... I'm not normally an audience member that tries to get a band's attention, I'm pretty reserved most the time. But lemme tell you when this song was over I jumped right up, put both arms in the air, and whoo-ed as loud as I could. The whole band looked over at me, but it was McCready I made sure to lock eye contact with. I lowered one hand down and put it over my heart, with the other still in the air, and mouthed "OMG!". Then I did the Wayne's World "we're not worthy" bow down to him. He looked so effin happy and proud! And Eddie just looked over at me like "Oh yeah? I see how it is." Good god, was this a good show though.

[@enewlun]

This reminds me of the playing Mike did on the Mad Seasons Album. Their are no words for this...

[@rajanmagar8537]

Same here Above is a masterpiece album

[@dick4332]

woke up and found this song. packed my bong and put it on repeat with no plans to leave my bed today. bless my youth.

[@kathylyons3895]

Youth, my husband and I are still doing that right now! Rock on! ✌👍😊😊

[@invisiblekid99]

Now that's how it should be done. Nice.

[@bellabell5655]

Dick... EXACTLY 😎

[@mustangmckelvey6766]

..,Amen

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Kathy Lyons 🤟

[@JV-mw7gv]

As a kid, I searched for stuff to listen to when I couldn’t sleep in the middle of the night. I found this randomly and heard the whole song from Chicago live. It was such a random chance that I heard it, because I couldn’t get the station during the day, only at night. But it was branded on my brain. I’ll never forget it. Also, I found it with my alarm clock radio. It doesn’t work perfectly as of 2024, but it actually still works. It’s still my alarm clock to this very day.

[@kitty2pat]

These guys are my kids generation. But, I turned-in specifically for "Maggot Brain", and they handled their business !

[@Uniformitarianist]

Nine minutes and twenty nine seconds of pure heaven.

[@Unister86]

Well Mr. McCready, you have gained a fan in me forever. Watching this brought me to tears and gave me goosebumps...

[@danielconceicao2478]

I was searching for more than 8 years who played this excellent song...just by accident now 12/ July/ 2023..i discovered it's by pearl jam!! Macready is a fabulous lead guitarist!!

[@rondadonis1218]

It's by Funkadelic

[@antonioacevedo634]

Funkadelic originally. This is a cover.. the best cover

[@greggmedley4294]

This is one of my favorite guitar performances of all time. Amazing

[@majorpremise]

Grunge mixed with blues is a cool sound.

[@lehnsvier1971]

Agree.

[@joshtonkin7684]

*the coolest

[@unionprounion6356]

I forget who said it but ",every style is blues"

[@cutcutish]

When Mike Mcready takes you on a journey through space and time...

[@ardiantofirdaus9426]

this absolutely make hendrix smile up there!

[@P.Jlive2024]

I hope the people there realized they got to see a truly one of a kind Mr. MCcready showed us hes something special. Earns all my respect still to this very day. long love Pearl F-in 🎸 Jam

[@ivanherschenfeld1169]

Lol

[@PetermanRealityTour]

Incredible. First time I have heard a version like this. Pearl Jam top 10 band all time

[@TheKringlen]

Little Wing plus Maggot Brain = Amazing!

[@malp4369]

20 years ago today Mike you re the best

[@kirtb9784]

I have to come here every now and then to listen and see.

[@jaywaverly1]

Where has this been my entire life?

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I know right?

[@markpearson4106]

No idea how they just thank the drummer after this performance and move to the next song. I would’ve gave Mike a standing ovation. As well as thank him and honestly ask if he’s okay. Because I know moments I play my best are when I’m completely lost in thought and battling demons. Hats off to you Mike, my brother

[@jackpiper4581]

‘I know moments I play my best are when I’m completely lost in thought and battling my demons’ couldn’t have been said any better.

[@kevolotasag7649]

this is my actual favorite mash up ever can’t believe how he made it work so perfect, couldn’t be more perfect.

[@brandonmcintee2517]

Wooooow! This is incredible. I'm seeing pearl jam on spetember 8th and I can tell you it's number one on my bucket list. Can't wait to see all the boys bring the heat! This band saved my life more then once. This performance in this video is amazing McCready really shows this true talent in this video.

[@janpetterjohannessen8164]

One of the reasons I loved these guys for decades ❤

[@ledzep9943]

Definitely hear some mad season in there! Love it 🤟🏼

[@michaelstrugnell9696]

I remember this being famous in PJ circles 20 years ago as one of Mikes greatest performances, and here I am 20 years later not having heard it for probably that long, and my god it still slays! So so good, not sure I have actually seen the video before, only heard it.

[@paulocruz4105]

I see this for the first time and I have no words, this is a masterpiece

[@MARIAVANDERMOLEN]

I was there, love it. Thanks for the memories.

[@dick4332]

With a last name like VanderMolen I 10000% believe you're from Wisconsin

[@skyguy5587]

That’s too rad.... He said they were gonna play maggot brain... Did they trick Eddie? Or was he in on it?

[@merotty]

I was there too.....and remember this show like yesterday. Mike BLEW MY MIND during this solo. Probably single handedly the reason I've now seen them 34 times. Eddies voice today is a bit beat up from all the passion and energy that he put into all the years of past live shows, but Mike's guitar skills still shine today as they did then. My latest show in Nashville was cancelled due to obvious, but can wait for the reschedule, and hopefully it will be 2021! I need my fix!!!! Glad we got to experience this together...... If even from a far.

[@MrBacktotheroot]

I was 5 days and 3 years old when this was played at this gig. found this version about 15 years later here on yt and now another almost 10 yrs later I'm still listening to this clip. love it at keeps me calm when I need a break. 🖤

[@mvw8712]

Absolutely speechless, what a God Gift send Mike McCready, feels like you are entering heaven! This is Music with a huge M, thank you for this end the endless love for guitar solo!! Age at 68, thank that this is stil existing these days. Pearl Jam for ever ❤

[@kirtb9784]

I come back once in awhile just to see and hear the most incredible improvisation … once in a lifetime and grateful it was filmed

[@maryvanleeuwen8158]

A GiFT for sure!

[@nick.gonzales5746]

Definitely underrated: & so superior... Probably the best guitarist in the last 35 years... Put the grunge movement aside... Very stellar, very clean, Specific way of playing that only he possesses 💥🎸

[@ozkrhills9624]

How much I love this voice and band

[@mmarte26]

This video got me through last year. Lost my dad. This was 2 of his favorite songs. Thanks to whoever posted this.

[@Hub_lub]

This is one of the best video on KZbin. Pure awesomeness

[@goingdowntheroad6163]

WolwoxEsposito they are both great little wing>maggot brain

[@rheavictor7]

Now that's a treasure in video, man, thank you so much for this.

[@trisharivers5588]

McCready’s performance of a lifetime

[@markrodie8863]

This is a time and place that will NEVER be replicated again , One of those moments in history that you will never forget.... just FUCKIN AWESOME 🤘 that was ROCKED OUT

[@klasseact6663]

It's impossible to see everything on the internet BUT I'm sure glad as hell I came across this....HOLY SHIT😎

[@anitagrey7356]

I can't stop listening to this

[@1970borntorun]

Lucky for you, you're deaf .

[@paulocruz4105]

me too beautiful solo guitar Magot Brain

[@tobaccofarmer4life]

Can't stop listening to this over and over ! Completely just frigin amazing ! Thank you for posting this !

[@marinaledean2351]

he's just taking hi frikin LIFE out on this solo .. impressive

[@danielmitchell7756]

RIP Eddie Hazel … This video years ago sent me down the rabbit hole that brought me to Hazel’s catalog, and Maggot Brain is life changing. It needs more recognition

[@MySOBER-Life]

amen on that!

[@italiowrestler]

one of McCready's finest, my god I have listened to this many times and still about jizz in my pants everytime

[@mikeruhl413]

Goosebumps Mike, straight up goosebumps. Wow

[@MN-fl3hb]

Thank God this was captured.

[@tarantella70]

Was at this show, this video brings it all back.

[@johnnycampbell3281]

Ever since I first heard Maggotbrain on the radio in the seventies, my heart has associated it with the sound of Angels, weeping for the world. This is an inspired song, here played expertly by people who love the song. Thank you for sharing. I wish there was a clean MP3 of this performance, the You Tube sound compress does awful things to special effects and harmonics.

[@gossard56]

I'm guessing the feeling i get listening to this is the same as the feeling someone who believes in God gets when they are in church.

[@bellabell5655]

Mr. Gossard.... What ??? That makes NO sense !!!

[@Unister86]

What a great way to put it! As someone who believes in God and has passion for music I can say you’re absolutely right.

[@leonardomenezes5311]

Maggot brain is a state of mind. Free your mind and your ass will follow

[@nugsymalone1247]

Like Hendrix said, "Electric church music"

[@virginiaknighten4687]

@@Unister86 I’ll 2nd that

[@mattquigley6842]

never seen this before- phenomenal- just saw them in Miami last weekend- they still bring it and McCready (short hair now) was unreal. did a whole solo behind his head. i got chills

[@RoiBenMoshe]

Can't stop hearing this... Just perfect!

[@rebeccapitts917]

word's without saying a word. Beautiful.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Exactly!

[@HazelAddleyCoaching]

This is so beautiful. A little piece of heaven.

[@gabrielecosta413]

amo essa música!!

[@marcosrodrigues5684]

Euu também :')

[@paulocruz4105]

Bom de mais Mike on fire

[@kolombijec]

I think this magot brain solo is how we all try and wish to play it.. the way Mike does..ever so effortlessly..so much feeling in it..love it..takes me back 25 years...life saving music!...pj forever!🤘

[@veddercecile2180]

What a amazing solo!!! Magic Mike

[@sheldon6248]

By far best guitarist from the 1990s, hands down! So underrated which is a shame csuse i can sit and listen to McCreedy for hours😁👍🥴

[@SS41688]

There's a power within me when i hear this cover for the first time non stop chills!! Eternally grateful

[@alexojeda8915]

Arguably the greatest Little Wing into of all time.

[@chandlercampbell9146]

2020 and I'm still looking for (watching) this video. Spectacular.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Magic Mike! This is amazing! ❤🎸🔥

[@Zyderos_64]

Favorite band playing two of my favorite songs :O

[@codyvilleneuve2181]

Whose here in 2024?

[@debbiebennett2211]

Still here, this kid is amazing!!!

[@huibui2978]

Mike McCreadys guitarstyle is so beautiful...very underrated

[@88dalejr]

Happy Birthday Mike!!! One of my favorite videos. True Talent Brother!!! Thanks for everything!!!

[@TheRobn007]

The two most incredible covers of this song are this one and 'Littlewing - Live at the Forum. Mind Blowing !

[@mikeblaz]

Man, they look (are) young here...followed PJ from the start. Great tribute to Jimi...

[@markrodie8863]

One of the GREATEST songs EVER .......Love it, my wife and me on the beach in Destin on our Honeymoon 🤘🍻

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Eddie just causally sits down and starts singing! Love him!

[@juhsarahmariah]

Mike McCready one of the best guitar and Eddie vedder Singer perfect.I'm a fan of Mike McCready,I Love Pearl Jam 🎼🎸🎤😌😊💖

[@shannobailey2917]

This band is one of the best in my Time.

[@melonhead49]

Jesus this is freaking great!

[@mbolu349]

Absolutely beautiful. No other words.

[@mevrouwfeddema]

This is just so beautiful, so inspired. 🙏

[@royfonsecaprudencio9372]

Esta grabación es una joya entre las joyas

[@VeddeRessa]

Watched another version of this vid like a gazillion times. IDEK know I always weep everytime I watch this vid. Mike is simply the best. *hats off and applause* :')

[@dariusdribbles.3981]

Once eddie was done with his world class vocals. It was time for Mike to bear his soul.

[@brendancag]

cool to see this on video... Loved listening to this on bootleg as a kid

[@kmgarrett]

jesus i cant tell you how many times i listened to this track..first on cassette..then cd..then mp3. to have a video behind it is insane. thank you.

[@terrybarton1604]

Kudos Mikey,boy done good there.Definitely gone up a few notches in my book ☘

[@mclovin4561]

Where have I been? Why have I not seen this? Fantastic..

[@TheLadylexy]

WOW words just can't describe the place that this just took me to

[@adandap]

This is fabulous. I was off working in another tab and had to come back to comment. I thought for a moment it segued from Little wing into Cortez the Killer. Apparently not, but I can still hear that...