Where Have They Been All Our Lives!!! Pearl Jam “Black” MTV Unplugged (Reaction)

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[@korodwyer1270]

Ya'll.. THANK you for responding to this! Eddie Vedder is a musician and a poet. His lyrics are balm to many folks who feel broken hearted. If you get a chance - watch his song "ALIVE"... that song has helped so many people come back from the brink. Ya'll are so beautiful. Keep spreading love and awesome positive vibes.

[@ShawnandMel4Life]

Hey KOR, thank you so much for becoming a member. You always spread positive vibes, we really appreciate that. We will check this song out. Thank you for your recommendation.

[@linzyaz920]

Well said. Great choice. Me love PJ.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

You all are beautiful too! 💕

[@darla896]

Couldn't be happier you found this song! Beautiful song

[@villaincorp7728]

also his soundtrack of "Into The Wild"

[@helloitsme2395]

Black is one of the saddest songs ever. It’s about losing the love of your life and feeling like your whole world is ending.

[@mmmodafoca]

Hell yeah, this is exactly not the way you want to start the day, this song is so painful, we all have had a heartbreak that really hurts and this song just takes you back there. No need for that early in the morning.. start off with some thing lighter like Go.

[@Smesh_U]

@@mmmodafoca still one of the greatest songs, and performances ever imo.

[@gergc4871]

It's the last step before suicide.

[@Duane9403]

Agree and can relate,this song is my comfort ❤❤❤❤❤

[@6Haunted-Days]

I used to think romantic heartbreak was the worst I could endure. Then I lost my son at 10. This one….I won’t be making it out of this heartbreak.

[@Nanno00]

Eddie Vedder is an incredible human being and artist. I love him.

[@drobichaud1000]

well there you go

[@AffectionateMaggot]

"That man was singing with so much pain in his voice" - Yep. Grunge is known for that feeling, it is tortured and beautiful, it is completely haunting emotionally. That is why I love some Grunge music in my playlist.

[@90srock_wwe_fan42]

That's why I love grunge too dude, the passion in the vocals totally agree with man. 🤜

[@fredtello]

The grunge movement is the genesis of the stupid "woke culture"... all they do is cry poor me.... cheers!

[@AffectionateMaggot]

@@fredtello I mean... I was not bringing up politics and honestly, I think our world could use a little less of the political crap right now. If we focused on helping our neighbors, that would do a lot of good.

[@erinna_the_white_rose]

Agreed

[@henrymullins4592]

Love grunge it's honest music

[@specialteams28]

Imagine growing up at 14 yrs old and having songs like this and 1000s more on a daily basis. I wish the younger generations could’ve been as blessed as generation X.

[@coreyyeknich9069]

That was me!!! High school Pearl Jam Changed my WORLD!!!

[@steves.6519]

This verse always get's me: "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 cant it be mine?!"

[@brbapappa]

They should have paused right there!

[@wendymessina4462]

Me too

[@shaun374]

Everyone loves this lyric, but to me it’s such a teenager lyric. Yes, he sings it great. But lyrically, it’s quite juvenile. The much better one is just before.

[@mr.o523]

@@shaun374 you're a juvenile for that comment my friend....

[@shaun374]

@@mr.o523 I see your junior high hasn't taught you what "irony" means yet.

[@80srocker67]

That’s what you call a once in a lifetime song piece of art.

[@babylonkid]

This song has been breaking me for 25 years. Might be my fav song of all time.

[@debbiejohnson1484]

I might have to agree!

[@anttisaksi5735]

It IS MY fav song fot sure

[@christopherlopez8541]

Yeah guys. That's one of the most heart-wrenching songs about heartbreak ever written. If you've ever had your heart just ripped from your chest...this.

[@ColinRichards1]

Every time I hear this it gives me flashbacks to me at 16, listening to this song on repeat, feeling that devastation for the first time. It makes me happy and sad.

[@christopherlopez8541]

@@ColinRichards1 We've all got at least one brother.

[@ttcostadc]

Dropped his heart out there on the stage.

[@ditsiwt]

This song has one of the saddest lines ever written... Sometimes I have to sit in silence after this song

[@michaeloreilly2533]

I know one day you’ll be the sun in somebody else’s sky, but why.....

[@daniellepartridge7069]

I feel that. Like in every cell in my body

[@julieanderson5102]

“I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life I know you’ll be a star in somebody else’s sky then why why why can’t it be mine” my favorite song lyric ever written.

[@ajcbng8289]

Listen, your stomach drops right the eff out when you hear it. It's like a Pavlov's dog cue for people of a certain age. ❤️

[@lori5353]

Yeah…

[@chrisgoss728]

Eddie Vedder is the singer. He's also one of the singers in Temple of the Dog, who you just recently reacted to..

[@efakter1]

You stole my thunder bro

[@lisanelson6073]

Stole mine, too! Lol! I was thinking, “you were just listening to this man sing in Temple of the Dog the other day!”

[@jensclarberg6419]

No, he isn't. Thats Chris Cornell.

[@chrisgoss728]

@@jensclarberg6419 Eddie Vedder AND Chris Cornell are in Temple of the Dog

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@chrisgoss728 No... Eddie did a part on Hunger Strike that's all. Rest of the songs are all Chris Cornell.

[@adriancalderon8408]

It makes me so happy that you can discover this 90s classic. Back when lyrics and vocals meant sometime. Today’s music rarely has meaning.

[@winonaramsey5930]

I saw him two years ago in concert and let me tell you the man still sounds exact same way live just perfection

[@Melanie-le6mw]

I bet!

[@dvaderwasframed]

Such a great song and performance. Eddie sings this as a tribute to Chris Cornell after his death. Pulls on the heart strings

[@dvaderwasframed]

@Alex Pecoraro A couple years back, right after Chris Cornell passed Eddie sang this song as a tribute. The song is not about Chris but was dedicated to his memory at the time

[@juliehager1397]

OMG, YES!!! When Eddie cries! I cry every time..."Come back, come back..."

[@Nightcloudmama]

I've heard this hundreds of times over the years and it still gives me goosebumps. Eddie Vetter...such emotion!

[@jamesmatthews229]

I grew up in that generation and he gave the greatest performance I’ve ever seen . I am partial but you cannnot sing a song like that unless the real you comes out and sing it like with only thought of how he feels amazing. That’s soul!😓❤️.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

You should do Pearl Jam's official video of "Even Flow"!! It is a live video, although the song playing is from a studio recording, but it shows what PJ is like in concert (especially back in the day!!) and you will be amazed! Woo!

[@HammernFrank]

It was an amazing concert... More like a revival. I’m in the middle of the crowd when he falls off the wall...

[@bpschmidt4707]

Guys, I've seen Pearl Jam many times, I've listened to them since 91. I've seen this performance so may times but I got chills watching you two react to this.

[@tiggeratl1]

That man is Eddie Vedder! Welcome to the Pearl Jam rabbit hole. You won't be disappointed. Everyone always recommends Jeremy, and I'm here for it, but I would live to see you two react to Better Man next, tbh.

[@michaelgilbert197]

I'm with you on "Better Man"....Live at Msg 5/21/10 is a good one. "Alive" too....

[@tiggeratl1]

@@michaelgilbert197 Hell yes to "Alive" also! 🤘

[@lillinsey100]

yes-i used to be in an abusive relationship and i’d sing better man in my head all the time. in some way it forced me to leave,; and realize i had the power to leave. i didn’t need anyone to save me.

[@tiggeratl1]

@@lillinsey100 I'm so glad the song helped you realize you could get out of your situation on your own, and I'm so proud that you did it. You're one brave soul! 💕💕💕

[@michaelgilbert197]

@@lillinsey100 Good for you girl!! And God Bless Eddie and the boys of Pearl Jam!! They've helped and inspired So many of us around the world! Glad Eddie had the fortitude to stick around and inspire others to do the same....

[@loboy9919]

I am so glad to have had the opportunity to be living this period of time !!! Thank you Eddie and Pearl Jam.

[@michellemaldonado3028]

Voice of an angel. Eddie Vedder gets me through every day of my life. I start my day off with him every morning!

[@torque122]

‘Jeremy’ ‘Even Flow’ ‘Better Man’ ‘Crown of Thorns’ ‘Release’ These are some KILLER tracks by PJ

[@xxj3r3myxx41]

After 30yrs this song still gives me chills. My all time favorite song and band

[@flipjupiter1]

This just might be the greatest song of all time. Definitely the most emotional.

[@JD-ns9mr]

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 $hit hits deep everytime

[@heatherwalker9776]

Right

[@newgrl]

His lyrics are generally pure poetry, but this and "Try to erase this from the blackboard" in Jeremy get me every time.

[@NYCBOISEFAN]

One of the deepest lyrics in any song period.

[@chrisjessop4073]

Have to do uncensored version of jeremy by pearl jam only other song by them i know has a equivalent emotional impact (different types of emotion) but just as impactful

[@Tarlkov]

Yes, the uncensored official video first, then I think the 'unplugged' version would be more appreciated.

[@rblood8076]

Pearl jam is deep. Better get ready for Jeremy. 🤘😥

[@milkmangaming265]

Yea its cool lol

[@quedawg806]

You should listen to “Alive”.

[@juliehager1397]

ALIVE he puts a lot of emotion into, also! Being scarred at age 13...raw emotion!

[@nieto8384]

If you love them live, then you must watch them perform Porch - Live at Pinkpop. Amazing energy!

[@Mistilou]

True, but not yet...newbies aren't ready for pinkpop in the beginning...lol

[@newgrl]

@@Mistilou Agreed. How about the Uncensored "Jeremy" video as a place to start instead. I love "Porch" live though. It's amazing watching Eddie run around.

[@stevehood8617]

Pearl Jam is my all time favorite band. Much more of them to do. Porch from pink pop 92. Release live in Holland. Great, great band!!!

[@martincarm5203]

Dude your reaction is fantastic!! I wish I could hear that for the first time again!!!! 😊😊😊

[@timchandler4688]

Amazing performance. Raw emotion. Talented.

[@justpeachy3434]

Check out Pearl Jam "Jeremy" Unplugged. This song along with "Black" and "Porch" give me chills.

[@ShawnandMel4Life]

Thank you for your request.

[@richardsampson4208]

Porch... Garden is a good one as well.

[@justpeachy3434]

@@richardsampson4208 Absolutely!

[@WorkFromYourLaptop]

I love their appreciation of this performance. Right from the start. Loved their appreciation.

[@dougclarkson7947]

Love Pearl Jam, have been listening to them since the 90’s. Love seeing younger people discover them. Gotta say one of the best reactions I have seen to any song! Thank you for doing this.

[@kurthealey6936]

"Rabbit hole here we come"!!! Epic! Great reaction guys! Keep digging we'll keep watching!

[@Erica-jv7ze]

“I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be a star in someone else’s sky. Why couldn’t it be mine?”

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

They're still amazing live, being in the audience of a PJ show is quite literally an experience in transcendence. Definitely catch them live if you ever get the chance, you'll be a part of the PJ fam for life!

[@reanimated]

I've only seen them twice even though they were the sound of my high school years. I cried both times.

[@El-ingobernable]

THIS is the only song that i ever recommend listening to a live version instead of the album version. You guys should do more Pearl Jam and then look up the Unplugged versions "Jeremy" - "Even Flow" - "State of love and trust" - "Alive" Those people there had no idea what they were witnessing.

[@lisasmythe3826]

"State of Love and Trust" is my 2nd favorite behind "Black."

[@Ninjabob568]

Gotta say. You picked the best first song.

[@IPfreely333]

the legendary vocals of Eddie Vedder. Pearl Jam has no bad songs, PERIOD. Eddie Vedder has a ton of solo work too, id rec "Longing to Belong" its a cool little ukelele song, or listen to thier live cover from 12-2-06 of "Hawaii 78", youll be blown away, i was at that concert, and listening to that song that they opened the concert with is powerful.

[@marjolewis9405]

I can feel their laughter, but why do I sear? So profound and gut wrenching.

[@BigPete44]

One of the best live performances in history!! Epic! EV and PJ are The GOAT!! 💯👏🙌. Thanks!!

[@joshkelnhofer5454]

It brings me so much joy to watch people’s reactions to this beautiful tragic song. When you “get it” and feel the experience it’s so great

[@juliehager1397]

Welcome to my world and appreciation of Eddie Vedder the past 30 years! I was hooked and in love with that voice my first time! Forever my FAV SONG!!! God Bless Eddie V and PJ! Temple of the Dog, also. RIP Chris Cornell!

[@andreabutler5129]

You guys are awesome!!! Mel, you got the prettiest smile! My favorite quote; “That’s how you sing a song to a woman!” Yaaas girl 🙌🏻

[@mayaamis]

I grew up listening to them.. legends. this is absolute masterpiece!! on of the greatest voices of all time and my all time fave grunge band 🥰

[@ronb6152]

One of my favorite vocal performances I've seen.

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

The energy of you two is amazing.

[@gilliecalifornio9537]

Love them Grunge bands ! Pearl Jam will always be one of my favorite bands ! Listening from a dairy farm in Central Valley California.

[@nothing1624]

Flawless victory...never seen it until a year ago and can't stop watching it.

[@nickihebert9495]

Best voice ever hands down

[@ObiWanGinobiliTopFan]

You guys are great to watch. Great smart beautiful people. Thank you 😀❤❤

[@vanal.7182]

Grunge been around since early 90s i started listening to pearl jam at 12 years and at 42 a fan still till this day...still making music...a true poet

[@jasonhoff6840]

THE KING AND 🤴 QUEEN 👸 OF REATION COOLEY SHAWN AND THE ROCK QUEEN MS MELLL ♥ YOU TWO Are amazing we belong together ❤ ♥ 💜 💖

[@tonyadurst-scarlett1542]

Y'all's reactions are two of the best I've seen to this song. I've watched it many times. ❤️🤍💙

[@godfroi10991]

"Nothing Man" is another really great emotional track thats worth a listen Guys. Great reaction & welcome to the club, I've been on-board since 1993!

[@AuntieNita74]

♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼♥🤘🏼i love how music many of us been listening too and getting goosebumps from for years is reaching new audience and new ears still after all these years. Amazing to witness it!

[@coryward8263]

If you ever have the chance...see them in concert, its a life changing experience...I must have listened to this album 1000 times end to end....to your core...

[@jokergurl86]

Literally this song makes me cry every time!!!

[@CKJK954T]

Still my absolute favorite performance of this live

[@joshuataylor81]

One of my all time favorite groups! Fantastic reaction y'all! Thanks! (Edit) So many awesome songs from them! Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town and Jeremy are a couple more amazing songs from them!

[@n.i.k.1977]

I love the fact that Shawn looked stoned by the end of the song.. I felt happy for you while watching,because I feel exactly the same, overwhelming outburst about that Masterpiece!🫶🏼

[@TammyM36]

Thank you for giving us such a great review. You are both spot on. Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder are legends

[@nicholasjuarez4223]

Again the Power of what MUSIC IS!!!!!! Absolutely best Pearl Jam Song TEN best album PJ made!!! Grunge YES Garden, Alive, Jeremy etc

[@atheistinalabama4206]

I worship at the House of Vedder & have since circa 91 so thank u for this!!!!! Much ❤️ y'all 🙋‍♀️ PS: Porch live at Pink Pop next please ❤️

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Pearl Jam is extremely good! Very passionate performances, very deep song writing. Good comment.... many of their songs hit you in your soul!

[@j.toddcrosbyakamallett_z5186]

He is one of the best singers and song writers still in the game.

[@deanbritton7436]

Pearl Jam, one of my favorite bands.

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

That was a perfect reaction to such a perfect performance

[@xrusted]

You guys have amazing energy. Thankyou for this!!! Much love and much respect.

[@angelmcconnell5823]

Most beautiful voice

[@paulcowan6782]

Jeremy is next!!!🤘🏼🔥🔥

[@newgrl]

Uncensored, official video please.

[@nicholaskruger9460]

No thanks. Way over played

[@paulcowan6782]

@@nicholaskruger9460 How about State of Love and Trust, Better Man, Corduroy, Daughter, Oceans, Once, Alive, Why go, basically anything off the Ten album? Like dude I understand Jeremy is overplayed but man is it good lol😂

[@SisterNunya]

Close the front door. I love your reaction. And this is my new catch phrase.

[@captainb2603]

Check out “Elderly woman behind a counter in a small town”, one of my favorites by them.

[@Frau44]

Best performance ever.. I love this one Eddie Vedder fantastic.

[@brianjoseph9022]

Great reaction guys!!🙂..My all time favorite song!!

[@marilynk30]

Eddie Vedder the lead singer feels every single lyric and it shows! His passion is so palpable. This is my all-time favorite Unplugged performance and then next Alice in Chains Nutshell Unplugged performance!

[@scottmatzeder9162]

This is just one of Eddie Vedders many, many stellar performances. Pearl Jam is my absolutely favorite band that came out of the seattle Grunge movement during the 90`s.

[@debbiejohnson1484]

If you ever get the chance they are awesome live! Saw them at Wrigley Field in 2018. Minus the storm it was a great night lol His feelings really show when he dedicated this song live to Chris Cornell! Talk about cry!!

[@cheshagibbons2850]

You two are amazing! Thank you!

[@blacklexus3965]

unbelievable performance

[@EnlightenedMaster_Saneiv]

he wrote and sang one of the great LOVE songs EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lightlantern]

Pearl Jam puts you on an emotional roller coaster & you want to keep riding!!!

[@spunterage]

Great reaction. I love rearview mirror but haven’t seen anyone react to it. Also Garden, Oceans, yellowleadbetter, Corduroy, Hell its hard to go wrong guys.

[@deenobrown1]

This has been my all time favorite song since it came out. I will never like another song better than Black, by Pearl Jam. It’s perfect!

[@haaleey]

Your reaction from beginning to end was so perfect

[@TheUpperbutt]

Thanks for not pausing during the song.

[@suefantastic4584]

God so loved the world that he gave us Eddie Vedder... and Shawn and Mel!! Thank you. xo

[@robertredmon5409]

I've been fortunate enough to see peal jam 6times live, by far one of the best live band i've ever seen. You guys should check out Crown of thorns .It's a cover of a song by a Band called Mother love bone. The lead singer of that group passed away and the remaining members teamed with Eddie Vedder to form Pearl jam. The Temple of The Dog album was done in memory of that lead singer.

[@6anthony8]

Love Pearl Jam... seem them live

[@linzyaz920]

My favorite band and that's sayin a lot for me. So happy you reacted to PJ. Great choice and reaction. Check out PJ live - Breath.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

WOW! So Glad you Finally got exposed to Pearl Jam!! Believe me when I Say at my advanced age of 59!! The 90s Rock scene blew me away as I was almost stuck in the 60s and 70s!! Also believe that you're touching on just One of their Great tunes and one of many Great bands of the 90s decade!! Gotta watch and hear their Tribute to Bob Dylan called "Masters Of War"!! That's just for starters. WOW, THANK YOU!!

[@dunieefrancine9846]

Eddie is a beautiful soul

[@shannontrough2680]

I'm so glad you did this one!!! ❤ My favorite song!

[@piscesfairydust7411]

Oh the legendary Eddie Vedder! 🥰 The last of the Big 4 grunge singers we have left. The 90s were such an amazing time to be coming of age! I have soooo many Pearl Jam songs that I love but Black is definitely at the top, along with Nothing as it Seems, Breathe and Better Man. ❤

[@PearlJamGirl627]

I love both of your reactions. As you can see, they are my fav band! :)

[@pauljeanalvarezsoto9939]

Una obra maestra , la mejor música sonó en los 90s

[@doordont1]

That was fun to watch! Piss on my leg tell me it’s raining. LOL.

[@blairsy7836]

Iconic band. ❤️🤘 Glad you found them! (Nothingman is a very underrated song by then. You'd love it!)

[@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III]

Some people will take this the wrong way, but grown folk will get it. Some things are specific to some peoples....... You make black folk go "DAAAAAAAAAMN!"..... You nailed it.