The Best Reactions to Pearl Jam "Black" Live MTV Unplugged

[@jeremyt2212]

"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 mine?" Just kills me every time.

[@mintgumornot]

Killed me until I was about 25 years old and now I'm just like "eh you're probably better off dude just chill and enjoy life." XD lol

[@trentoncrew3985]

Every time , Maureen ❤

[@mokumboi19]

Yeah, that line is a gut punch, especially how he delivers it.

[@orboobleck5366]

There is no more awful feeling in all of human existence, than to be madly, utterly in love with a person who will never, EVER be yours.

[@dreamcatcher_999_]

💯

[@tubbyduck5317]

No amount of technical skill will ever replace the impact of emotional connection

[@codydaigle4354]

Not even close

[@itsreeci]

He sang with both. That’s what made him so great!

[@C_mey]

Well said! Sings from His Soul

[@ChrisHelms-xm4fm]

That's the connection right there. If you don't have the power, the conviction, the meaning behind what you sing, say or do then it's just hollow.

[@jonriel3364]

And yet… there was technical skill involved with your connection to this song….

[@theplanteater]

I don’t think anyone said it in the video, so just to be clear, this is Eddie Vedder NOT Chris Cornell

[@nwarwick5905]

i was also checkin it out to correct that so good job man👏

[@MetalFamily8680]

There needs to be some sort of a disclaimer at the bottom “This is not Chris Cornell this is Eddie Vedder”. Although Chris Cornell was an amazing singer as well. RIP

[@kevinstull8552]

Someone needs to tell that one reactor that 😂.

[@tato1026]

That part was hilarious 😂

[@ademoss80]

It was driving me nuts. I mean Chris Cornell was a total badass too, just credit where credit is due ya know.

[@Liquid_Mike]

This is the type of performance you'd put in a time capsule, or launch into space. It is legit the type of thing you'd use to show aliens how good we are at making music

[@sharkbites5472]

💯

[@NJHC21]

Makes you wonder if they’d understand. How could a living thing not feel his emotion? I think I could play this song to my dog and he would be sad😂

[@Liquid_Mike]

@@NJHC21 right? Like is music just a monkey-brain thing??

[@FastNCurious88]

😂❤💯🙌🏻🔥

[@sowts5157]

Agreed.

[@lolgriffin3243]

Eddie's voice. The voice of a generation.

[@christikirk7265]

AMEN!

[@DJXEvents]

Hell yeah!! Preach it!

[@america1st721]

even though you can't understand a single lyric

[@maskandmirror9825]

​@@america1st721 That is an exaggeration. I have always understood most of his lyrics, and English is not my first language. I didn't even know people said that about him in America.

[@america1st721]

@@maskandmirror9825 most? exactly, but you meant some

[@BeardOfRiker]

The song is simultaneously sad and terrifying to me. I always felt like he intentionally walks the line between missing her and obsessing over her. There’s a hint of rage at points. We’ve all been there when a relationship ends. Amazing performance.

[@ChrisHelms-xm4fm]

Exactly. When artists and by artists I mean music, art/paintings, poetry, literature and so on, when artists are creating and typically for the most part, hone their minds eye to what they know, love, heartbreak, personal experiences, pain, any one of a number of things but when their art reflects a personal parallel experience and they are able to capture it, even a very brief moment of it then a sort of gestalt occurs. A very real, a very tangible shared experience that conveys a lot of the same emotions that are felt, then..... This is where the Muse has struck a mighty resonance that's felt by all. This is just an amazing thing to be a part of. Just a few very infinitesimal brief moments in time and space where everyone leaves their daily lives to just step outside their minds. This is why art and artists in all its vast forms are so indelibly connected to humans and what it means to be this. I have always loved this version of Black. You see them playing and you see someone not just singing a song but a tormented man rhetorically looking for answers. The emotion in his face registers like a hammer blow. Words are nothing but hollowed chaff cast about when meaning isn't applied. But when you apply meaning this becomes conviction, passion, power. This is how art has moved, shifted and transcendentally shaped the real me.

[@JacketsOnFire]

I think it’s more the fact of the incompatibility with relationships and difficult to come to terms that the person you love will have a better life and better compatibility with someone else. Sometimes the person you love or want to love you’ll never have in your life. And it’s in that futility which makes the song real and depressing

[@BeardOfRiker]

@@JacketsOnFireThat’s definitely part of it. It’s a great piece about the emotional roller coaster one goes through after a relationship ends.

[@chubbs6907]

Well said man

[@sharkbites5472]

🎯

[@lampiao007]

51 year old me having the same reaction than 20 year old me had all that time ago. What a great son.

[@lovejones72]

We’re the same age and I still remember listening to Ten for the first time. And then 100,000 more times.

[@jo-ln8oo]

I feel you

[@laceyhart795]

Same. Same.

[@marcstov]

@@laceyhart795 I'm 54 and saw them right when 10 was released. This made Black even more special.

[@insertclevernametada]

48 checking in, this is the song i lost my vcard to. How did we get so old and I'm glad you're still here, friend.

[@LeonHoogeveen]

This Unplugged version is so much better than the albumversion. More feelings, more sadness, more goosebumpes. This version makes me truly emotional every time.

[@DavidHands]

It is hard to say "much better" when this version is a 10+ and the album version is a 'Ten' ... I didn't mean to make that joke.

[@Sparty1966grad]

Absolutely. Was happy I bought the special edition rerelease of Ten(X) came with the unplugged dvd.

[@Driver8takeabreak]

Dave adds so much more on the drums here.

[@chasnami]

It would have been better if he didn't mess up Whole set of lyrics after saying THAT'S ALL!!

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

The Unplugged version hit so much harder after listening to the album version so many times.

[@princealigorna7468]

I love when Eddie just goes to that manic place when he's really feeling a performance, where even he's singing the saddest shit he starts trembling and shaking and his eyes go wide like if he doesn't belt it out, he's going to explode like a tacticle nuke and level everything before him

[@ehvoslef]

We're lucky to have him around still ❤

[@waynefontaine5533]

I remember watchin this live on MTV in 1992, I was 18yrs old...now I'm watchin it on an iPad on KZbin and I just turned 50...holy hell time flies by so fast....Smmfh

[@Kajunliza1915]

Same. 😢❤

[@seanritter9441]

Me too! Crazy. And this is still freaking amazing.

[@joshk333]

It brings me SO much joy to see people “get it” when they experience this beautiful beautiful tragic song

[@WickedlNl]

they didn't get it, they are just overexaggerating their expressions for the clicks.

[@bhughes8301]

One of the greatest songs ever written. All of it. The lyrics, the instruments, it just hits you.

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

I like 90's music and I love grunge in particular. It's a very important part of music evolution and just so many beautiful things were done during that time

[@blairrice]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone fall in love with my favourite band and favourite song by them.

[@lolgriffin3243]

This one was on repeat in my discman too.

[@SeanBdrfc]

One of the VERY best live performances of a song ever. The voice, the feeling, the emotion. Enjoy it everyone. It does not get any better than this. Ever.

[@reneemckelvey5572]

OMG!! OMG! That man has more emotion in his little finger than most people have in their souls!🤯❤️

[@trillteej]

You can definitely tell who’s been heartbroken and who hasn’t in the reactions,if you don’t feel pain when you hear this song consider yourself lucky

[@patrickcarlin9477]

I believe everyone should experience heart break. It means you loved once. And were loved. It’s a beautiful and painful thing that’s integral to the human experience. Unlucky to not have felt it

[@trillteej]

@@patrickcarlin9477 touché never thought of it in that sense

[@kansasgoldilocks]

How can anybody watch this and not cry though? I specifically come to this song when I'm emotionally constipated and it's a waterworks show.

[@Matt4Combat]

MTV unplugged has some of the all time greatest live performances by legendary artists a must watch for anyone that claims to be a music lover

[@mares9393]

Absolutely!

[@CroMagJohnson]

at one point i was trying to collect all the unplugged albums, i even have rod stewart - unplugged . . . and seated.

[@marcstov]

right? why has MTV not done more or someone else filled the void?

[@therileseffect2833]

Eddie Vedder is something different entirely. The amount of pure, raw passion and emotion he puts behind his lyrics is entirely unmatched. It stabs directly into the heart, past the ears, brain, or anything. You *feel* his words before you even hear them. He puts so much into every word and makes you understand his pain, and your own, better than anyone else can. Pure gift to music, simple as that

[@JoeBonez]

I know I’m coming off as a broken record, but seriously DB - your work is what any other compilers should aspire to. Your selection of reactors, and how you cut them together, the equalization of the audio track, your work is without equal. Exquisite.

[@lifewuzonceezr]

DITTO

[@BelovedChatter]

What he said

[@IamGenoBlack]

No question D Brooks is a legend awesome to see his journey

[@darktheist]

Growing up with a masterpiece level of song like this takes me back to where I was when it came out. It’s good to see people draw a connection with nothing short of true greatness.

[@cyndianderson7056]

Never fails to bring me to tears. So much raw emotion.

[@josephnevin]

Takes us all to that part of our brain where we keep all of those burning memories.😞

[@natalierozean5989]

I graduated the year “TEN” came out. No cell to google lyrics. I sat in my car replaying every song until I could sing w the right words. I remember crying as I pieced “Black” together. I knew Eddie was singing from heartbreak. I always asked “What’s are you thinking of Eddie” before translating any new songs. I adored Eddie…still do.

[@mike04574]

there were lyrics in the album

[@No-ke9ok]

Imagine laying in your bed listening to this song for the first time at 12 years old. I was in tears.

[@redsabre69]

Hey, oh Sheets of empty canvas Untouched sheets of clay Were laid spread out before me As her body once did All five horizons Revolved around her soul As the earth to the sun Now the air I tasted and breathed Has taken a turn Oh and all I taught her was everything Oh I know she gave me all that she wore And now my bitter hands Chafe beneath the clouds Of what was everything Oh the pictures have All been washed in black Tattooed everything I take a walk outside I'm surrounded by Some kids at play I can feel their laughter So why do I sear Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin Round my head I'm spinning Oh, I'm spinning How quick the sun can, drop away And now my bitter hands Cradle broken glass Of what was everything All the pictures have All been washed in black Tattooed everything All the love gone bad Turned my world to black Tattooed all I see All that I am All that I'll be, yeah Uh huh, uh huh, oh 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

[@DaveWossum]

And now my bitter hands Cradle broken glass Of what was everything right in the feels

[@ICLight412]

Listening to Eddie you’ll hear different words 😂

[@JoaoLSan]

I find it "funny" / interesting how he replaced the original "Oh and all I taught her was everything Oh I know she gave me all that she wore" with "Oh and all I taught her was everything (that's all...)"

[@JMulvy]

These are the lyrics to the album version. The unplugged one was edited for time by Eddie because he didn't want to lose the impact of the song just because of time constraints, so he made some impromptu changes before they recorded it. The album version is a few minutes longer iirc.

[@GeorgeTropicana]

No one asked

[@christophersimpson59]

This song is every love lost, every tortured memory and every "if only". Most humans have felt this. Perfect pain. He captures beautiful misery here. This is art.

[@sharkbites5472]

🎯

[@ShawnnaJackson-h5k]

And now my bitter hands, cradle broken glass of what was everything... lyrics are deep!

[@abaranihei2608]

Love that moment when the music shifts to this part aswell, timing change and the melody is just pure sadness

[@bennhodapp]

I love Jamel AKA Jamal. He's just the most positive and wonderful dude.

[@MrGrimreaper512]

God dude, I'm crying right now. Eddie knows how to make a dude cry man. I love this song so much it makes my heart ache. I listened to this when I was younger and still love it to this day. Thanks derek for this, dude. cheers.

[@Scottracine68]

Not sure anyone can deny that this is his soul, this is what music is at it's core. I saw very diverse people in the same groove I was and that just reinforces that we are more alike than we are different. Keep it up!

[@markdussault8590]

I can’t hear this and not cry. This song is pure tears and it’s fantastic

[@nonofinn7136]

Seeing these guys live is like going to choir. The entire audience sings and I love it when they put the mic up to the audience. It's amazing. You just cry.

[@bigmikeandwestcoastwillie]

One of the greatest rock songs to ever be written by arguably the greatest American rock band of all time.

[@dionshare7103]

Brilliant work. Eddie still has an amazing voice. People always talked about Layne and Chris but Eddie can sing.

[@56kwith200ping]

They all can. That's what made the era so special.

[@edittheworld-ct5yu]

You forgot the most important one. The man and band that destroyed hair bands(thank God). Nobody would probably know Chris, Layne, Eddie, Scott, Billy if there wasn't Kurt!

[@dionshare7103]

@@edittheworld-ct5yu Kurt Cobain was cool and yes he helped change the music industry at that time. But that man never had a voice that could compare to the rest of the Grunge Era guys.

[@littleredhen8205]

Don't forget Mark Lanegan!

[@franciscomira2958]

Yes he can.

[@williamsummerson1204]

This album is considered by many to be the greatest debut in rock music history. Eddie's voice is mesmerizing and soulful. Amazing job on the video.

[@GeorgeTropicana]

"many people" aka pearl jam fans

[@williamsummerson1204]

@@GeorgeTropicana NO!!

[@Arianze]

Eddie Vader... Living legend: The voice of grunge that is still among us, may the fates protect him and continue for many more years for those of us who still need him.

[@huffwayno]

He's bad ass w a light saber too!!

[@chucky6367]

Shivers down my spine every time l hear this song.

[@uffy]

First time hearing this song, man that ending made me choke up. Some real palpable emotion right there

[@shannonblanchard8195]

I miss mtv unplugged!!! I saw this when it premiered and it was a whole nother level for any band!!! Love Pearl Jam!!

[@dandaluna]

The editing killed me with Van repeating it was Chris Cornell. And I remember he was so excited too, because at least it was (it wasn't) someone he knew of, I love Van, he has such a kid like heart. Thanks for the video, Pearl Jam rules!

[@rafanj824]

This performance is unbelievable. Intense drums, beautiful bass and the raw emotion of Eddie Vedder's voice. It's so powerful.

[@billbenjamin2580]

Lost my dad, and my first love in the 90's....this song hit home, gen xer's who made it through, are alot stronger then people think

[@thedavesiknow4598]

❤❤❤

[@ba7672]

Its amazing to see people hearing songs like this for the first time and getting so emotional and I grew up with the cd.. Seeing videos like this makes me really go back and appreciate the music again.....

[@carlosr8680]

This reaction video compilation format is very refreshing, a very well done edition. 👌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@raymcarthur3870]

One of the best live performances ever. What a group of reactors, You tubes best.

[@crimsonhexx5156]

One of the greatest moments in music history this song gets me teary eyed every time I hear it the passion and emotion in Eddie's voice is unmatched

[@specialk314]

This channels makes me re-appreciate the music I grew up with.

[@tiredofit1968]

I love all the smiles from everybody...and that one guy calling Eddie Vedder Chris Cornell...haha

[@tracyrhoades6420]

Eddie Vedder is such an amazing storyteller, not only do you hear the song but Eddie makes you feel the song.

[@philipmoss6188]

It pulls you in every direction in such a beautiful way....truly wonderful 😊

[@dramacidal6998]

One if not THE most beautiful songs ever performed. This one hits me personally as I'm sure it does to many others as well and will forever feel connected to it for so many reasons but dude that said Chris Cornell at the end cracked me up 🤣.

[@ivo001]

It's been a while since a song gave me goosebumps, but that ending did. Phenomenal compilation as always!

[@lifewuzonceezr]

Check out Bruno's second golden buzzer on BGT.

[@jillwanlin9558]

So beautiful. I had goosebumps the entire way through ❤

[@tripsleft7648]

MTV Unplugged was so great! Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Jodeci! Such a great time for music

[@trishafoster8019]

I've lost count how many times I've watched this. My fave PJ song.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

That was awesome 👏 👏👏 I love that the last thing I hear is Mr LFR family (who I love) saying Chris Cornell 😂😂😂

[@daz_on_earth]

I just realised that joint reaction videos are my favourite thing on KZbin!

[@rebellyanmagic6409]

Protect Pearl Jam at all costs. We can't lose another one of these guys early ever again. EDIT: Wonder if we'll get another grunge react compilation. We've got this and Nirvana, ready for some Soundgarden and Alice in Chains!

[@bobdick3603]

Fucken eh

[@CarmonSandiego]

Yessssssssss!!!! 🙌🏽

[@edwardhoffman8123]

If you're talking about live performances,, the only other masterpiece level Live Grunge performance is Alice in Chains "Love Hate Love".

[@felyciti]

​@@edwardhoffman8123 that one steals my breath every time. It's amazing.

[@brotherlyhippo]

These are so fun to watch. Keep them coming.

[@dorotheawillard]

I L🥹VE watching and listening through your eyes and ears!!!! God, I loved him so much❤❤❤

[@alyberop1]

Another incredible compilation and a worthy song choice. Thank you

[@alloyfactory]

Loved the editing. The “it’s Chris Cornell” in the end is genius! 😂

[@Sbristol2487]

Yes folks. This is what real talent sounds like.

[@SR-71BlackbirdA2]

A masterpiece of a performance!

[@thejoelrooganexplosion2400]

Still my num1 reaction channel. You randomly pop up and it is always a treat dude

[@sonyaleduc6378]

This song touches you on many levels. As always Derek amazing ❤

[@dwalk3872]

Haha... "it's Chris Cornell" Great comp again my man! You🤘

[@gregslav6755]

Absolute chills every time I hear this song. This live performance and watching y’all’s reactions was amazing!!! Thank you for posting!!!

[@2Quietus]

Derek, my man, what an amazing Job on the edits to catch the real reactions of so many on a song that has always been on another level. Thank you for doing these reaction amalgamations!!

[@Cache73]

Heart wrenchin.. yet so beautiful.

[@dylanreed1034]

The "thats chris cornell" at the end after the dude asked who Eddie was cracked me up 😂😂😂 RIP tho

[@ryanchristine4275]

He’s living the song, that’s what drags you along for the ride. Love it.

[@prljmlvr]

PJ will forever be my favorite band. Especially live ❤❤

[@zach_bell]

Shoutout to you for making this video seems like it would be hard to piece all of this together. Appreciate it

[@mojobag01]

Top notch editing.

[@christikirk7265]

Such a great fucking song! My Gen x soul cries at this everytime!

[@dedfishermen985]

The last line of the vid got me, “It’s Chris Cornell”, love ya LFR

[@gw2424]

But it’s not. If it helps, Eddie Vetter and Chris Cornell were friends.

[@bklynbum09]

The best unplugged period

[@chadmadson9426]

The music of my generation hits differently every year I age, and the more turmoil and change there is in the world. My kids listen to it. I'm a lucky dude. I was there from the beginning.

[@christikirk7265]

Me too hon!

[@laughingdoc1673]

I come back to these videos ever now and then. It's just so memorizing. Beautiful work Derek. AMAZING!

[@kheldaur2107]

Eddie has so unique voice, and it´s full of emotion when he sings.

[@pamelalapier9633]

Thank you for reintroducing this music to young people. I'm a firm believer that people need to know the history of modern music. First, and foremost was the blues, that led to everything that came after. Then there was rock which completely revolutionized music. Then soul which was so wonderful. Country had a hand in all this too. Then of course the revolution of rap and hip hop. I don't like it when people don't know the wonderful ages of music that we've been blessed with. Listen to all of it folks.

[@zimnizzle]

This is what I think of when I think of the best of what grunge was. You could feel it in Eddie Vedder’s voice and in his soul and coming through his body. It was in his gestures, in his expressions, EVERYTHING he did was gritty. THAT was grunge.

[@RobertGray]

My favourite band of all time off my favourite album. I've heard this song too many times to count and every time I hear this version I get spontaneous tears. Brilliant. So many feels.

[@kevinhallett8341]

I'm old school 60,so and 70 rock but this is possibly the best rock song ever.a true masterpiece

[@nickface55]

I think I've watched nearly every one of these reactions. I've been a fan of Pearl Jams way back from their Mother Love Bone days. Truly enjoyed this montage.

[@warrenwilliams9016]

For me, no other song describes heartbreak as well as Black.

[@rachelbarters9793]

I agree. I think it’s both the most beautiful and tragic love song ever made.

[@littleredhen8205]

Think Twice by Eve 6 is another one that evokes those strong emotions, but that's more about seeing the other person move on without you.

[@suzzanimalchannel1030]

I remember when this album dropped. Mind blowing experience. Ten was and will always be a masterpiece.

[@Uberstauffer]

I saw this for the first time when I was 10 and thought it was really cool. Now, at 40, I feel it. It's hits differently once you've been through love and loss.

[@chriswoodward2874]

He steps inside you ..and touches your soul .

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

The most beautiful sad song in the world from the most beautiful sad album ever.

[@Atzlantara]

Flawless

[@dannycarlow8204]

One of my favorite songs ever since it came out. PJ has a lot of great songs but this is a masterpiece.

[@sharkbites5472]

💯

[@fotoeins]

Thank you very much for this compilation. What makes this completely and universally appealing is watching others discover for the first time what you learned for yourself over 30 years ago. Finally, it never stops being amazing how the funky groove contrasts superbly against (or works with?) the song's dark lyrical content about lost love 🎼🎸

[@Tremah2]

I connected this song with someone I lost when I was a young teenager. He was like a brother to me. Every time I hear this song I remember him.

[@bertlouden2213]

I can never get enough of his voice. That was and has been the best unplugged on MTV of all time

[@jennhurl]

Fabulous compilation of this gorgeous song! You nailed it with great reactors & your impeccable editing skills.

[@Shaun72]

Yep, hard agree! Great compilation and as you said the editing was smooooth. 👏👏👏

[@yolondahuntingford8365]

Thanks for making this video. It is one of my favorite performances of all time and I still tear up EVERY single time I watch it. I love watching these reaction videos because I really enjoy watching people experiencing this for the first time. There is one reaction where the woman says I wonder if Eddie says MMMMMMMMM HMMMMMMM every time he bites into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that he really likes. I think about it every time I eat a sandwich now😂can’t get it out of my head

[@SteamPaladin]

hey derek brooks thank you for another good compilation, have a couple of extra comments for the algorithm, i hope you're having a good day today

[@laurawatters914]

I have watched every single reactor to this masterpiece and more, not a negative reaction at all except for maybe 2 reactors that wasn't impressed, their freakin crazy!! One of the BEST MTV UNPLUGGED EVER!! LONG LIVE PEARL JAM!! This is an awesome video thank you for whoever put this awesome video together, thank you very much!! 😊💓🤘✌️🌹

[@Shaun72]

I knew you'd be here somewhere 👋😁 This was a great compilation and edited together brilliantly. Maan, 30+ years of pure music to my (our) 👂s , 🧠 & ❤️‍🔥

[@donnacristino4957]

Pure perfection/!!! Warning they can be very addictive. He is so young here! A kid really- singing his broken heart for thousands now millions with raw emotions. I tell you to not stop here google Pearl Jam and listen. They will leave you wanting more. ☮️💟✝️🇺🇸