Pearl Jam - "Better Man" | 2017 Induction

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2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Pearl Jam perform "Better Man" during the 32nd Annual Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center in NYC.

[@grahamlivingstone1068]

To all the people asking why the crowd booed when Eddie introduced the keyboard player...they weren't booing...it's a PJ concert tradition when Eddie introduces Boom Gaspar (on keyboard), the crowd goes "Booooooooommm".....

[@freddybeer]

Ahhhh! Finally! CONTEXT! Thank you! I was thinking 'What a fucking horrible crowd!'

[@vilzonatso9757]

This is what the comment section's made for.

[@lilienlambare]

Vilzo Natso Exactly! And not to fill them with dates (making a calendar out of them), “who still listening in ####?”, etc. Ugh!

[@pokeyinla]

As a Lakers fan, Coooop and a Kings fan, Luuuuc, I understand.

[@mattr.9250]

Thank you some folks were lost.

[@rogerpalmer3522]

We often celebrate the musicians who die young. I'm so happy Eddie and Pearl Jam decided to live. We need them. Great music.

[@user-ul4uw4nx6g]

Yes!

[@mariagloriamejia9377]

When the pandemic is over i will watch PJ concert if ever they decide to have it here in the Philippines!!! U are welcome here in the Philippines Eddie!!!!!i've been listening to them since my college days!! Im still a fan until now!!!

[@smutserkling6848]

Well said.

[@joshualammi5306]

They decided not to do drugs so yeah.

[@smutserkling6848]

@@joshualammi5306 What a dumb and inaccurate comment.

[@emilwalberg924]

you know you are getting old when youre youth heroes enters Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@seelenwinter6662]

and you are real old, when nearly all of your favorite bands in it...^^

[@LibbyRal]

You know you're old when the ones with the grayest hair are the ones you think are the hottest - Boom Gaspar!

[@hagendf]

And they go from torn up clothes to all black.

[@fannyshortt1454]

But never old in your mind

[@shadedandjaded7948]

Only Later Days

[@robturner5746]

No greater honor than to have the whole audience sing your song back to you! What a gift!

[@teenastetic3681]

I agree...once at a police concert in Toronto 2000 something (apparently I saw them when I was 2 in Toronto at the horseshoe tavern) they started playing rxanne and Sting being the dick he is refused to sing/play until 50000 of us stopped singing...I would consider t an honour for my fans t sing the s ngs

[@robturner5746]

@@teenastetic3681 I have done KZbin searches for audiences who do just this and more than just a few times I get choked up seeing the singers/songwriters response's!!

[@stephen1462]

Check out the version from Madison Square Garden. The crowd’s singing of Better Man was stunning.

[@robturner5746]

@@stephen1462 Thanks I will!!

[@PrimalP0ET]

I was never a huge Pearl Jam fan back in their day, but since paying more attention to Eddie on You Tube currently, I've discovered he's a brilliantly talented man with so much to share.......

[@scottluebke5012]

Same. Was a teen in the 90’s and big grunge fan. Was into Nirvana and others. Never much for PJ. But have developed an appreciation for them now. Still not in love with their sound but I definitely appreciate them.

[@frankmaitland2569]

Why the hell not?

[@edkoch3693]

@@scottluebke5012 o

[@GreenClassified]

First song I was in love and awe immediately, while some thought they were just posers riding on nirvana's coat tails, how wrong they were. I'm not always right but happy to say I was on this one lol.

[@briangalindoherbert]

I loved their first album, ten, then I drifted away from them over the years. then I got sirius radio in my car and they started a Pearl Jam station 2 or 3 years ago. Pearl Jam is one of my favorite 'band' channels that I flip between when driving, the concert replays from all over the world going back to 1992 are awesome. Eddie and other band members occasionally do audience call-ins and stuff, whenever I've heard him on sirius, Eddie has been cool about taking questions but he'll also joke around with callers, no big rock star ego or anything. I like they have that legacy of going up against Ticketmaster (even though they lost). Eddie and the band will def call 'bullshit' when they see it, that is the true spirit of a rocker to me!

[@magicman-3586]

Kurt Layne Chris Scott They’re all gone . Thank God we still have Eddie .

[@krlayne]

Reminds us of what an awesome time we had in the 90s and the price they all paid for our entertainment.

[@cfuller721]

Heyy ahhh i’m still alive

[@martindizlindahl3649]

Chester

[@magicman-3586]

Dios GRUNGE

[@JT-sl3ui]

Yep! That's what happens when you don't use heroin!

[@johnscanlon2598]

He has to be one of the best live singers rock of all time

[@Top10Archive]

It's so weird that we're watching our heroes die/grow old like Eddie, Layne, Chris Cornell, etc, on KZbin, like our parents watched The Beatles on Ed Sullivan VHS tapes.. Damn we're getting old..

[@lucasc905]

That’s facts, Top 10 Archives. Too real.

[@SpankyK]

It's like we are our parents. Watching our idols grow old is painful yet we all end up just like them in the end.

[@lnyrny3]

those were the best days of music

[@panajot1978]

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[@SuperFosterMom]

Death comes for us all

[@brandonaverette708]

Look in his eyes while singing you can still see the crazed youth that takes over every performance. The body has aged but the music transcends

[@TheKlokan44]

what a shame it is getting old

[@eagan79]

So in PA 94 we had a blizzard and were stuck inside for days. I remember playing excite bike on Nintendo and listening to Pearl Jam nonstop. To go back to that time for just one hour would be blissful! Rock on PJ

[@mackenziewilber]

Omg I remember that!!!

[@mackenziewilber]

You said that and I instantly went back in time 🥹

[@401RISaint]

WOW that just brought me WAY back. Thank you. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

I was just watching their performance of Jeremy from MTV unplugged in 92. It's really amazing we can watch someone's progression of life in mere seconds. Time is a strange thing. Love Pearl Jam.

[@ravenrodriguez7818]

Holy shit, Eddie Vedder aged gracefully!

[@consciousmachine413]

yah, and he is the only one alive, as far as "grunge" (cough) music.... think about it!

[@goldenhourkodak]

ConsciousMachine 413 Not at all. There’s more then 4 grunge bands. Plus you’re overlooking Jerry Cantrell.

[@consciousmachine413]

@@goldenhourkodak are you joking? Layne Staley was the lead singer, moron. Cantrell plays guitar, i am talking about lead singers. And yes, you are so fucking wise to point out there were more than 4 "grunge" bands, but ALL of them that actually sold records and stood behind the mic ARE DEAD.

[@StoneBuzzard]

@@consciousmachine413 Cantrell had solo albums, cantrell also sang back up, you moron

[@ForzaMonkey]

So I suppose The Smashing Pumpkins just don’t exist? And also (maybe) The Foo Fighters and Blind Melon? What about Queens of the Stone Age? They all released many records, and a lot of people know them, and, more importantly, they all still exist.

[@CodyOsborn1]

Full body chills as I hear the crowd singing the song lyrics in unison - Gotta be a feelgood moment for Eddie

[@e.pluribusunum7916]

Responding from the future and the past, lol. I had the luck to see Pearl Jam live in the 90's and he HATED the crowd singing along. He would deliberately switch up his lyrics and the tempo of the songs to keep people from joining in, which you can still see him do in this video to a degree. Still a most excellent concert from a talented band. I think he finally somewhat warmed up to the sing-alongs.

[@sharonflemming2408]

He will never measure up to Chester or Chris!...ever!

[@willthomas4842]

I saw Eddie last month and he got pissed because the crowd kept singing over him. I was pissed too. I came to hear Eddie. Not a bunch of Walmart cashiers singing

[@dieboyandy5150]

Especially for young Eddie! I believe he wrote this song when he was like 16 or something!

[@Shaun579]

​@@willthomas4842 there might have been some Target employees in the crowd also

[@robkay3172]

The 80s taught me about shredding and style. The 90s taught me about heart and soul. The millennium, fk it all. Thank god for my musical heroes. Saved my life on so many occasions. I live thru song now In life and its been one hell of a journey. Just lost my mom and I'm returning to my roots for peace. God help me. Thank you to every single person that's played a role in this story so far, ✊❤🤘🤜🤛💪

[@kassandra5449]

Eddie is just pure Eddie. His voice is an wonderful experience. The performance is a great show. Love you, Eddie! 👏💓

[@3atmospheresdeep557]

Pearl Jam is a solid, genuine class act. Respect to Eddie and the boys for your passion and for your efforts. Thank you for the life I have with you in it.

[@patriciaotten862]

This song came out when I was going through some absolutely crazy times in my life, dealing with childhood trauma that was suppressed, out of several toxic relationships, and just trying to heal from all of it. I know the words by heart, and, like most every Pearl Jam song, this one especially hit my heart hard. I needed this as part as the soundtrack of my life!

[@patriciaotten862]

Same here!! I’m glad I’m not the only one!!

[@AndrewDean-pt6pi]

Bless healing a rough road, it's true . You find a better man,. Stay strong! Love is a great feeling! Allways

[@AndrewDean-pt6pi]

Opening side, can't seem catch her. Always happy. Life😊

[@emmar3035]

The beauty is that it means so much to so many people for a lot of different reasons. I had the pleasure of living in Seattle and this is part of that soundtrack for me. Long live PJ!

[@chriscraig6832]

Most beautiful voice ever.

[@marcok.6734]

Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell. The best voices ever.❤

[@sheydoll]

Thank God we still have Eddie💞💞💞

[@paulthacker9144]

I was a big time Pearl Jam fan during the 90's. Still am. Man, I'm getting old when a grunge band you grew up with enters the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. So awesome to see them inducted.

[@ImBsal]

my favourite band, I just want to see them live once & then I can die in peace

[@Whatthefunk24]

ImBsal God, me too.

[@ThiagodMoraes]

I can die in peace coz i saw them once in 05,i was 18, they changed my life!!!

[@tk-yy9ex]

I understand you so much! I'm a fan since 1992 from France. I saw them for the first time on the 7th of july 2018 at Rock Werchter Festival. I send you all my Love and wish you to be Lucky enough to see them live! It's really life changing !!!!

[@tamaraeandrews]

I hear you

[@tk-yy9ex]

@@tamaraeandrews I'm so happy !!!!

[@carolwebster5833]

I'm turning "70" on July 1st & Pearl Jam is still on my Bucket List....dang COVID blew my chance, had hoped to see them but concert was cancelled. ..my fingers & toes are crossed.

[@susaneaden4602]

I may be old but my generation of music was & is THE BEST

[@charlenesolway6509]

46 years old and TOTALLY agree. 1st saw PJ was back in 1992. I miss the 90's

[@michelletrimmer6750]

I fell in love with Eddie Vedder first time I ever heard their music. Something about this man. His voice, the words he sings, the way he holds a microphone! I saw them so many times. All over the country.

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you Michelle for your love and support. How long have you been listening to my songs?

[@SchemaGarage]

the way his vocals have aged is absolutely beautiful.

[@christophernelson9360]

you are always in our Hall of Fame... your music with Chris is forever etched

[@mynameisalsojohn]

I love all the grunge front men (nirvana caught my attention first) but i think i can appreciate eddie just cause hes stayed clean and has been such a great dude the last 30 years and not to mention hes still here with us.

[@caj5549]

First cd I ever bought was Pearl Jam, my favourite band and still is.. love their music and it still rocks . Eddie was cute way back then and grew more handsome with again. His voice is unique and beautiful ❤

[@garrettgollehon8497]

You can just see him get lost in the music when he starts singing. Like he goes back to his young self

[@DiverQuinn342]

Perfection

[@jmrjmr913]

Keyboardist makes this song so great and people don’t even realize. Long live the keyboardists.

[@showtime951]

I don't understand. Why again, is the Big Mana not in the Hall?

[@Nomzi]

The beginning with the crowd singing had me in tears. I really hope to go see Pearl Jam and as many rock legends that are still here with us before it's too late. Even the Rolling Stones, despite qualms about their current live performances.. So many generations of rock run in my family's veins, and I feel like going to these concerts would complete some sort of circuit within my brain lol. Like, they're such an integral and personal part of my so many people's lives, and it's like seeing an old friend...

[@tonia-lynnkeller1970]

“Just Breathe” gets me every time! Willy Nelson and one of his sons does a fabulous cover of it!💗

[@MARK-kp7ez]

I never get sick of hearing these great songs, over and over.

[@robertedwards7900]

Eddie totally still has it! He sounds great!! Instrumentals are tight too!

[@janarcis3494]

celebrating Pearl Jam's 28 amazing years this 2019.. Long Live Eddie!!! Long Live Pearl Jam!!!

[@samuelmarcus3163]

The enthusiasm they show when they play shows you how much they are true musicians. As a guitarist myself they make you wanna play and this show reminds me of why I wanted to play. This country has some great music. Nothing like American rock.

[@musicspeaks1074]

When the crowds start singing 🙌🏻❤️

[@TSTD_Punisher]

After Robert Plant, Eddie Vedder is my favorite singer. He may be one of the most powerful voices in rock history

[@lancerdragoon5040]

Yup. As much as i respect his contemporaries, he's the one who speak the most to me. It's just pity that i was interested more on the british indie scene during the grunge time that i never really enjoy their music when i was younger.

[@devilofyournightmaree462]

G . i . t . M . Along with Layen stayley and couple others, Eddie is one of my favourite

[@tommysteinike8728]

No he is the best rock and roll front man in rock and roll history. And Pearl jam is hands down the greatest rock and roll band of all. Pearl jam can blow away the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin 7 times a week and twice on Sunday.

[@wornstrat5517]

@@tommysteinike8728 never liked em

[@scampbell1620]

Eddy sure the fuck looks better than Plant!

[@teresamoscatiello]

Eddie Vedder the best male voice ever period! Nothing Nothing beats him/Pearl Jam in the 90’s, his voice, his face, their MTV unplugged.....nothing. We are all getting older............

[@tams4008]

@Teresa Moscat Stop reminding me.....lol

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you Teresa for your love and support. How long have you been listening to my songs?

[@evanhall9843]

The way he introduces Boom... classic act Eddie, very inspirational

[@brianthecryinlion]

Eddie Vedder is a class act! Well done, Eddie!

[@kugmyster]

@ 4:10, His passion of the lyric...when he said “She needs him....That’s why she’ll be back again.” .......incredible...

[@Whatthefunk24]

Something about the way Eddie has always held his microphone is so damned sexy to me.

[@lilflower25]

Everything about the man is so damned sexy to me.

[@ThiagodMoraes]

Watch Michael Stipe from REM in the 80's you will find one of Eddie's biggest inspiration on this mic matter haha

[@Sparty1966grad]

Watched the MTV Unplugged earlier today. Decades later he still sounds amazing!

[@brianscott5666]

Pearl Jam .. so exceptional

[@marmap100]

What a wonderful voice.

[@sherlainmiranda76]

This was a great night for a great band ❤️my little sigh is the fact that when this was happening, Chris Cornell was still alive , how more whole the world felt 🌒😞 #keeprockineddie #loveyou

[@shadman4325]

Sherlain Madrid - Feeling this comment.

[@chippullin]

I still cry thinking of CHRIS.

[@nicolepinou1508]

@@chippullin Me too

[@xtlm]

This is the best version of Better Man I've seen. They were hyped up!

[@Sea_witch_]

I miss this, I miss life before C. I'm on a PJ binge watch, wishing Eddie is doing good ♡ we need him for many years to come.

[@rustycage670]

the best band of the last 30 years

[@sallygomez8799]

Eddie could sing the Hokey Pokey and I would cry like a baby.

[@BJR1977]

Timeless classic.... still sounds as good as it did when it first came out... a once in a generation band

[@getenlightened]

Dave Abbruzzese should have been included and honored. Toured 10, recorded VS. and Vitalogy.

[@Jrup2110]

Agreed, but he was kind of a dick

[@leinonibishop9480]

no one outside the band really knows what happened then. it must be hell for Dave to be reminded of it on every damn PJ video. it's been almost 30 years, time to let it go.

[@DirtyDogChick]

This recording did it no justice. I was there and the stadium MOVED. It was priceless.

[@buckcubmandingo6772]

This song makes me cry. Every time

[@leeguest1104]

He can still sing better than any other rock singer on the planet. There has never been a better vocalist in my opinion!!!

[@justjac123]

Lee Guest Axl Rose....

[@nefo8167]

BRUH, are you joking? This dude is on a whole other level than Axl Rose.

[@PTCoxa]

justjac123 Axl was great but today...

[@marcelahogemann8976]

Mike Patton is someone who can beat Vedder on this, he's so versatile and fearless, but I still think Vedder has the most unique voice of all, for sure.

[@LyricalDJ]

While I'm not one to make any such definitive statement, Vedder has this timbre, this passion in his voice which tugs at the heart.

[@benr7569]

I've heard and seen this song a million times....this is def the best version ever :)

[@TristanandIsolt]

I think you're right, but the audience singing it at Madison Square Garden is right up there with this.

[@LarissaNico]

The year is 2020, and this song keep being one of my favorites... Who else?

[@tjvalencia3027]

Me!

[@tonia-lynnkeller1970]

I love his reaction when the crowd starts singing it to him before he even starts

[@hugoalmeida294]

ever since it was released :)

[@jeffthomas25]

Larissa Nico Yep,

[@blurredpictures5756]

Goosebumps

[@dr.archieneldejesus4264]

pearl jamm im teary eyed

[@lauraelizabeth1789]

Amazing, incredible...about time they've been inducted! One of the greatest bands ever.

[@justinchellis3959]

2019 still enjoy listening to pearl jam

[@patmcdonald548]

No more music has such passion and emotion

[@wymanspace4173]

The energy!

[@douglasmcconnell8116]

Favorite PJ song & a great performance of it as well.

[@goldmx1229]

Pearl Jam is unique! His voice still perfectly the same, One of my 3 Favorite band of all times. 💪🏻

[@mlazNJ]

Pay attention and learn, young musicians.

[@theresalavalle8521]

They still look good they still sound good...they're great music will live forever.

[@JohnRobertson870]

Just straight up beautiful.

[@brianmadison1348]

One of the few bands that probably sounds better in a live performance than a recording.

[@danielleladuke5888]

I just do not feel as old as these songs are until I look at myself in the mirror- I love Life and I know I'm really old as Dirt. I Love these songs!!

[@joelharrison9547]

So old school. Love it !!

[@carlossimpson]

I'm so proud to have the chance of... no words can express what I want to say perhaps a big thank, you Pearl Jam

[@fredflinstone6097]

The best

[@puckhead1221]

I miss them sooo much need them again In my life!

[@zbatzb]

To those of you who say ‘we’re getting old’ with these guys in the hall of fame - that is an honor. So many friends have not it to today.

[@melihavoc]

before i die i want to hug him. this band and his voice has been in my life for yeeaaarrrsss. im 35 now and will be 36 in a couple months. i need to put his out in the universe to try to make it happen.

[@mikeysuzefour]

I want to do the same with Sting--He and The Police were my voice in the 80's, my way to live through his solos from 1986-Present. @Meli Havoc

[@akgutube1]

Eddie is a true artist. Every time he performs a song of his the interpretation of it is how he feels it right there right then.

[@jaydeleon9493]

There is no word that could explain what Im feelin right now...

[@mollymckay7417]

As if Eddie could dig deeper into my heart than before- his references to Bruce Springsteen and the E-street band show his reverence and respect for that other group of artists who can make me feel this much.

[@danielleyuhas]

My youth!!

[@OH_Outdoorsman]

Im soooo happy to have lived in this era!! Lucky!! Yea baby i love this life!

[@ccastens08]

Wow!!! Eddie you still rock!! Wow!!!

[@jamesmeyer7819]

Chills listening to this. Holy shiiiiiiiiiiit these guys are legends.

[@allensummerour3967]

I watched this live on HBO and it blew my hair back. It still blows my hair back every time I watch it. Just wish my hair aged as well as Eddie’s did.

[@maureenwagg5305]

I could seriously listen to every Pearl Jam song all day and never get tired of it. Best band.

[@maylabear]

Let's rally to make them tour again it'll be so cool to watch them one more time...

[@hannon2144]

The older he gets the more he looks like the Dude

[@redhats_exit1984]

CMG why would he hate the eagles?

[@1bushwiser]

Like, that's just your opinion, man.

[@redhats_exit1984]

CMG funny, i never saw that movie but after i read your comment i saw a clip online by accident and i believe it was jeff bridges and i thought, yep, i see what they mean! 😂 i'll check out that link. I like the eagles too....and it really was by accident, i've heard of 'the big lebowski', of course. I just happened to be searching for a different movie. So thanks for the reply.

[@heyimbearded6323]

Where's the fucking money, Lebowski?

[@jasongardiner6371]

The dude abides

[@hermitcrabcia67]

4-Ever MY BAND!! Love you Pearl Jam, I knew you'd Stand the Tests Of Time Blessed Be to All )0( Let the Moon guide you and protect you all

[@joturna1]

admn taht voice always gives me goosebumps all over

[@bettysmithscott5015]

I love this song --- this one and comfortably numb are my favorites,!!

[@Ashley_Marie23]

As a 29 year old woman, I went from singing "can't find the butter man" @ 3 years old, and crying thinking about the times I've lied to myself and said I'm in love with him, I can't find a better man. Great band, perfect song.

[@ResistTheGreatReset1984]

Have you found the butter man yet?

[@alvinpongos6588]

love this song..thanks to you Eddie Vedder you are the Better Man..

[@markbouchey1498]

Nobody Does it Better!

[@annwrubel1090]

Love that this song goes on and on and Eddie's so into it. My favorite Pearl Jam song! Thanks for posting this!

[@drudavis2474]

I love Eddie and Pearl Jam. Saw them in Memphis. It was an out of body experience!

[@fastfoodreviewandelvistoo]

Best band ever

[@nurseaylla]

I fucking cried watching this last year, they so deserved the induction!!

[@michaelhess3783]

Boom should have been included. Love that they chose 5his song to show how much they thought so too.

[@showtime951]

I don't understand. Why again, is the Big Mana not in the Hall?

[@protectiveprogear6298]

Dam they ROCK