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[@brianrollo8180]

"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star... in somebody else's sky. But why, why can't it be mine?" That line hurts.

[@Muckduckly]

It knocks me back 20 years every time I hear it.

[@brianrollo8180]

@@Muckduckly Same.

[@charleysage5827]

I know exactly what you mean. This song, and especially that line used to tear my heart out after my high school girlfriend and I broke up. I was never able to have a serious relationship after her. I guess it's God's timing because we got back together six years later while I was still in the military. Now we will have been married 16 years in March

[@Muckduckly]

@@charleysage5827 That’s what it’s all about right there. Cheers to you lovebirds.

[@Iris-gy2mi]

@@charleysage5827 what an amazing story!

[@KathleenActonHA]

Unplugged was when you could really hear what talent is

[@MushyUndTingly]

Welcome to "Grunge Rock" fueled by emotion, and Eddie Vedder is one of the kings.

[@tulipmoon5230]

I miss grunge so much!!!!!

[@autumnfairy15]

I do too, it was the best time to grow up in. Please react to Jeremy.

[@benf6822]

They were the big 4 for a reason and they were all very different

[@brianbower30]

The last king

[@Sfeliciano4]

It was more than grunge. It was a unique style that many enjoyed and if it had happened in this era, they would have blown up similar to Cardi B and Bad Bunny….who are considered “alternative” for whatever silly reason. Good music Is good music :-)

[@collinbyrd45]

I Love watching people’s reaction to hearing Eddie Vedder for the first time!

[@maryhughes6372]

So do I. Especially with this Unplugged song. Seeing them truly feel emotions when hearing this reminds me again why this is such a beautiful rendition.

[@deborahmay323]

I like when they all comment at the beginning, “His voice has lots of emotion.” I’m like, “Wait….” 😆

[@anthonymanuge6237]

His name is Eddie Vedder. By the way a lot of this performance is improvised on the spot. Some of it is not in the album version of the song, and yes the song is a breakup song with one of his girlfriends.

[@jensclarberg6419]

A lot, or the last 2 lines?

[@anthonymanuge6237]

@@jensclarberg6419 The part where he sings "I take a walk outside, I'm surrounded by some kids at play, I can feel their laughter, so why do I sear" is sung completely different, and the ending where he sings"We belong together" is added and not in the original.

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@anthonymanuge6237 Yeah, hardly improvised though. If it was improvised it would mean he has never sung that before, which is definitely not the case.

[@robertparker6280]

@@jensclarberg6419 I think he means he changed on the way he sung it. It can be considered improvised, cause you are still on a beat, the song is still moving.

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@robertparker6280 improvised means something you do in the moment that's never been done before.

[@djVOME]

Eddie pouring out his soul.

[@tiredofit1968]

ALWAYS

[@cheryldalis7071]

I don't care how many times I hear this song or how many times I've watched Eddie Veder/ Pearl Jam perform "Black" over the years... .. This song still breaks me!! 😭💕

[@nayannbg6314]

I really love that Pinkpop version of this song and I feel the same like you do

[@ct5625]

I've always thought that Eddie Vedder sings like he's got a bomb inside him and he's trying to stop it from exploding. I think he's calmed down a lot since then, but back in the day he always had this incredibly urgent stage presence like he had to keep something under control. When you combine that with his lyrical writing, his incredible voice and the genuine emotion he feels for his songs, it leads to awesome performances like this one.

[@anSRVenjoyer]

@Jedimaster 024 ooh Once, Upon a Time!

[@shellos8]

Well said.

[@pamraposo1203]

this is the best version of this song i've ever listened to.

[@connerjaxson4912]

Never thought I’d see the day where Pearl Jam is mistaken for country😂

[@rafehr1378]

Well, when he doesn't know either. I laughed too.

[@Kwm2399]

It hurt me so bad to hear that lmao

[@RavenMacy]

🤨😦 not country!

[@Kwm2399]

@@RavenMacy yes not country, very lame :/

[@nolanannie13]

I was cracking up!! It’s just pure emotion!🤐

[@markjhayden]

You should watch the complete show. Or one at a time. It's all good.

[@linzyaz920]

Yes please

[@johnha6531]

yes!!!! I bought their unplugged vinyl record. so good! best band ever!

[@michaelrandall2490]

@@johnha6531 don’t you dare buy Alice In Chains Unplugged

[@0iceman092]

@@michaelrandall2490 Pearl Jam unplugged is better than Alice in Chains unplugged

[@robertserrano5404]

@@0iceman092 interesting take lol

[@jennhurl]

You nailed it!! Eddie has a way of making you feel his every word of this song. Great reaction!!

[@they_9569]

"Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog has this singer plus the Late Chris Cornell singing a duet. You will not be disappointed.

[@taylordutto9962]

Temple of the dog Seconded ☝️

[@carylblake2231]

Yes!!!!

[@kristinagilbert9448]

No shit

[@tracyroberson72]

YES please!!!!!

[@they_9569]

@@kristinagilbert9448 Have you heard it? Definitely one of the best by either singer.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

The rock analogy and the "smack your mother's taste out of her mouth." 😂😂I cant..subbed.

[@marieantoinette1360]

I specifically look for people reacting to this song keen to check you out

[@YFZ52]

When Eddie goes off at the end gives me chills everytime.

[@newgrl]

Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog), Chris Cornell (Audioslave, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog), Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), and Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots.) The four, big, most recognizable voices of 90's music. All of them gone now except the man you see here, Eddie Vedder. RIP all. You are missed.

[@Iris-gy2mi]

I agree but would add Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) to that list. He is still making music as well!

[@okamiartifex8813]

Please do not forget Layne Staley (Alice in chains)

[@barneylikeskids.]

i would give anything in the world to hear these guys for the first time again

[@christianeflentie1228]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Eddie Vedder. And the band rocks too.

[@justplaintara9028]

perfectly worded - dang that rabbit hole, i climb out of it then fall right back into it

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Check out the Unplugged version of the Pearl Jam song called “State of Love and Trust”!! It’s another great one from this show! Great reaction!!

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

Yesssssss!!!

[@0iceman092]

ok Michael Briefs

[@RDreamer]

This is my favorite song ever. I'm sure you can understand why.

[@sidneymartin7346]

It is one of my faves as well, as well of one of my mother's. She passed away 2 years ago from colon cancer. She had asked my husband to make her a music file of all her favorite songs on his IPod for her that she could listen to during her deathbed process, her decision was to be on hospice, but to die in her own home. I was her main caregiver and the morning of the day she passed I had her music playing and this song played. She had become unconscious the night before, but I still played her music knowing she could hear it. After the song had stopped, I asked "Mom, do you want to hear it again?" and she nodded yes! I told her it was such a beautiful song. I replayed it for her, and held her hand and sang along with Eddie. I just held her hand and stroked her arm softly. This song now carries a different meaning for me, and I will now treasure that moment with her and this song playing for both of us. ❤

[@paigeharrison3909]

Oh yes, please do Hunger Strike by Temp!e of the Dog.

[@carylblake2231]

Yes yes yes

[@miconis123]

Then do Say Hello to Heaven

[@jamesgirard1090]

Scrolling through the comments to see if Somebody already said it

[@cricket778]

This song taught me what a broken heart felt like before I ever experienced it myself. And Eddie Vedder is still my sexy 90's fantasy boyfriend. Voice of warm velvet over gravel

[@TheBlackQueen]

While Eddie Vedder definitely has a Country edge to his voice, this isn't Country. This is Soft Rock/Alternative Rock, but normally, they are a Grunge band.

[@joannparker1977]

EDDIE VEDDER. He’s so damn good

[@jameswiley3615]

Eddie Vedder is the man!!

[@lesliewoodley2384]

One of the great voices!!! Check out Pearl Jam 'Even Flow' the official video. It's sick!!!!

[@juliodelacruz4831]

love seeing "1st time reactions" to Black Unplugged. my favorite song and performance of all-time. so much emotion in this performance.

[@LondonTaytum6677]

This is Eddie Vedder singing. This is the BEST live performance ever in the history of live performances. My absolute favorite. The genre their playing isn’t country music by rather alternative or grunge rock. Please do some more PJam reactions. Love them!!!

[@2FlyCaptain]

I can't put it over Queen at Live Aid but it's up there

[@lauraradtke187]

1. Download the album, Pearl Jam, Ten. A best album of all time. 'Black' is on this album (recorded version). Still haunting. One of my faves. Jeremy, Porch, Alive, Evenflow, Oceans, Release...the whole album is amazing and by 2013 sold 13 million copies of this album. 2. From their album VS. - I love 'Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town'... other good ones too like Daughter, Dissident, Rearviewmirror...

[@quedawg806]

Brother this is the best performance of a song you’ll ever see period. “Would” unplugged by Alice In Chains and “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” by Nirvana are must sees as well. This is real music, brother.

[@Back2SchoolReactions]

Pearl Jams MTV Unplugged is legendary. If you haven't already checked it out, check out Temple Of The Dog Hunger Strike, it is part of this band with part of Soundgarden. The song is legendary, and worthy of sharing with your subscribers.

[@josh0g]

Pearl Jam's secret weapon is Jeff Ament. People don't realize it on first listen, but his bass lines make the songs so much better. He plays these beautiful countermelodies that compliment and elevate everything else. Without pulling the attention from the song overall, he's doing something amazing.

[@bigcraiggles9838]

I love your music choices.. keep it up.

[@jennyellis5519]

This song sends shockwaves through my body it's so intense and emotional

[@tiredofit1968]

Mine, too, for the past twenty years...every time I hear it

[@Mistilou]

I've NEVER heard of pearl jam and/or Eddie's vocals being called "not bad".... I'm totally💀😟

[@hugga__tree6153]

Bro. The first time I heard this song on the radio. I had a crazy spiritual experience and ever since, whenever I hear it, i tear up emotionally. The same parts you closed your eyes at I did too. Appreciate the video very much. - Fellow Empath

[@Mistilou]

"Black" is about his High School sweetheart, HIS FIRST love! They were together since he was a sophmore, and they lived together a lot until shortly after he got into the band @24yrs old, n she called him from back at their home n left him "to see other people!"...He WAS completely torn apart by IT!! He even contemplated suicide! N it was extremely HARD for him for a VERY long time....

[@greenphoenix687]

Great reaction LFR Jojo.... Eddie puts all his feelings into a song always. He actually had a chest cold, when this is recorded yet still sounded incredible. To hear how much, listen to Oceans MTV unplugged for his range and the sheer beauty of it (despite the chest cold)

[@robertdegrazia9668]

Favorite pearl jam song !!! The greatest performance !!!!!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I personally love the studio version of this song MUCH more.

[@vedder7373]

I’ve heard this maybe a thousand times. Every time it’s emotionally draining. Love it.

[@KayyyyJ]

I never get sick of seeing peoples reactions to listening to this performance for the first time without knowing who Pearl Jam is.

[@sheraldochris2056]

Your reaction to "BLACK" by Pearl Jam is honestly my favorite reaction video. Thanks for the vid. It's one of my favorite songs and you're my favorite reaction youtoobers lol.

[@Joestrui]

Heart and soul...everything that a song should be. It's all here. Excellent performance.

[@ElDuderino716]

It’s a “human” soul. It comes from a place of pain. Suffering and struggle is not unique to only one race or class of people. Artists often draw from that dark deep place and you can feel them bearing their soul.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

My best friend from age 13 (until she passed at age 34 5yrs ago) introduced me to Pearl Jam This was the 1st song crystal played I always think of her when I hear it & my 1st Love It is hard to believe this was recorded 29 years ago (Eddie was FINE) I miss Crystal alot RIP Crystal Hawkins Eddie is 1 of the Best male vocalists everrrrrrr.... Great band Great Song. Song is about his first love Jill is her name if I am not mistaken they were together from teen yrs on up

[@maryrini8719]

Eddie Veder is definitely a passionate singer. You need more Pearl Jam in your life.

[@boredtrucker]

One of the greatest performances of all time!!!

[@Jays1fan1]

This is just a crazy passionate singer, another unbelievable live performance is "Porch" live from Pinkpop 1992. The lead singer Eddie Veddar did some crazy ass stuff live.

[@joannelucille]

This is my favorite acoustic live performance of ALL time. If I had only been born a few years earlier, in a different zip code...

[@fleshen]

Pearl Jam and Nirvana unplugged are the two best MTV ever!

[@justpeachy3434]

Eddie Vedder has a way of making you feel it, whatever it is.

[@cglenn1457]

Thank u for appreciating this song. It is my favorite of alllll time. Great reaction.

[@kyresearcher]

I am right here with you, but I did disagree with one statement this guy made, and that was when he said he has heard better vocals.... straight up, better vocals do not exist... sure, folks out there have sung with a softer more tone friendly voice, but no other singer in history has used a raw voice with more passion than Eddie Vedder.. Eddie Vedder has more vocal control in one note than anyone else in an entire album. Peace and Love.. :)

[@cglenn1457]

@@kyresearcher Eddie is an American treasure and the rich tone and characteristic timbre of his voice, combined with the amazing core strength/stability of his diaphragm, raises him above all others. He simply does not hit a flat note or ever get “pitchy”. His voice sounds warm and comforting to me, probably because it’s been there for me since Ten came out when I was 13. I immediately became a fan.❤️❤️❤️

[@ryanraich1299]

Just found you! I’m 36 and love watching you discover my favorites and things you haven’t heard. Keep it up, love your perspective and God bless you always.

[@brucescott7156]

Singer's name is Eddie Vedder, he grew up not knowing his father, and didnt know who he was until he died when he was 13. This comes up in 'Alive'. This is my favorite artist, great to see you like them.

[@montymay7137]

This song is all about the pain of a failed relationship. He wants this girl to be happy but at the same ti.e is sad because he knows she could be happy with him and not someone else. Heartfelt to the max and thanks for your reaction!

[@babylonkid]

I love this live acoustic performance and entire set so much. But speaking of the song "Black" , it just might be the greatest song of all time. Definitely in the tops. Beautiful arrangement, the guitar solo at the outro is wonderful, the lyrics are haunting and cryptic and the vocals....forget about it. Vedder is the GOAT.

[@tomaschin0]

everytime i listen to pearl jams MTV unplugged i get shivers

[@Sarasapien]

Eddie is from Chicago 🌻🖤 I remember the first time I saw them perform this song I could feel tears running down my cheek and I didn’t even know I was crying 🤟

[@Nixx2709]

What you said at 5:09 is perfect, and I completely agree. We forget these are human beings and they can really dive into their craft with deep emotional connections. You definitely got my "like"

[@TheBlackQueen]

Welp...Now you gotta check out Nirvana! In 1991, after everyone was officially done with all the Glam Metal ballads, Nirvana released their album Nevermind and it became one of the most impactful albums of all time and lead the way for a new genre called Grunge. The biggest bands of the Grunge movement were Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. The movement was such an anomaly because it wasn't larger than life and over produced, in fact, it was quite down to earth and under produced most of the time, and that was a better grasp to handle after a decade of over-the-top commercialised music. And it only lasted three year, tragically ending in 1994 when guitarist and vocalist of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, committed suicide by a shotgun blast to the face (though sources may vary on whether or not it was a suicide or a homicide). Kurt was described as the voice of Generation X and when he died, it impacted EVERYONE! Pretty much any of those four Grunge bands are a must to listen to, but Nirvana is the best to start with.

[@kellyyoumans4157]

Your on the journey! I see you're feeling it...

[@Mistilou]

Eddie's the only one that didn't come out of Seattle, HE WAS a surfer dude fr Cali!! Until a friend gave him a cassette of JUST the music to a few song's that 'this' band was looking for a new singer for, he wrote the songs, sang em to their music, sent back the tape n was called to go out to Seattle to kinda SEE IF him n the band meshed well...after THAT, he got called saying 'you're our new singer, when can you be HERE' basically...n The rest is history!!! It was fate! Eddie WAS meant TO DO THIS!! N he's done tons to help people...even doing shows free!!!👊 He's truly an amazing person!!💖

[@shannontrough2680]

My favorite song by them! Great reaction! Yours dad's reaction to this was pretty awesome too!

[@djmcg01]

Hey Jojo. Luv u and ur Fam.Eddie Vedders vocals are amazing Check out "Porch" live from Pinkpop 1992. Love it

[@jennkatz3023]

This was my favorite band most of the 90s. I have the Ten album on cassette and actually wore it out I listened to it so much. My favorite Pearl Jam album. Vs. is also really good. Can't wait to see you react to more PJ 💜

[@heywubbby4814]

jo jo you are the man!

[@finniganmcasscrackin373]

Dude the effects on the mmmmm is genius👌love your reactions dude

[@Hollingsworth2781]

Pearl Jam being described as country is a first.

[@Chyll07]

Not really at all. Particularly when he gets that vibrato shake in the notes it definitely picks up a folk / true country sound. It's a good observation he made, and not the only time I've heard the comparison made for this song in particular.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

@@Chyll07 this song is slow and melodic, but does not sound country at all. maybe a little like folk, but not country. it is deep and dark and does not have a country theme either.

[@Chyll07]

@@Hollingsworth2781 Sorry you don't hear it. But it is there as a component, though, I agree not the main thrust.

[@Chyll07]

@@Hollingsworth2781 And what is more country themed than losing the girl? (Though, again, I agree it isn't a country song, but the influences are there is all and that is not an insult. It is a deep compliment of stylistic accomplishment.)

[@Hollingsworth2781]

@@Chyll07 80 percent of all popular music is is about relationships between men and women. Love lost, yearning, pain etc. This song has a more dark tone when it comes to lyrics and the music itself compared to country. Pearl Jam was a grunge band although this is more or a rock, melodic, sad, depressed ballad. It is dark and does not like country at all. I hear no twang in eddie vedder's voice. His voice is raw in this song. Some of their songs did have some folks elements later on, but this record does not have that style at all. And folk on is not country.

[@Momoscraftycorner]

Eddie Vedders voice!!! Gives me chills. 💯❤❤

[@michelelewis4576]

Music of my generation !!!! Enjoy

[@sharonunger4444]

Wow you being only 18, you absolutely, definitely are one bright young man. Gettin this for sure #💯. I've been thru Jimi coz dad👍✌ & my lil bro🤘 to my 3 sons. (Oldest 32)🤘🎸🎶🎵 Without young people like you music wouldn't make the World go around 🤘TY

[@yayaguu2608]

My all time favorite band, glad you found em :D

[@YNergy]

GREAT reaction video!

[@abundanceOFdopeness]

Good for you, my friend. This man, this band will make your life more full in many ways.

[@michelleabernathy9092]

Eddie Vetter is amazing, grunge had so much soul. That’s when we had real bands playing real instruments, it’s sad we lost that…what I love about grunge is they don’t try to be perfect, it’s all about emotions ❤

[@steviesavagegs8791]

The emotions in this song are something else, brings a tear to my eye

[@lizard308]

Yes! Check out the 90's Grunge Seattle scene. Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, etc. Eddie Vedder puts his every emotion into his music.

[@tombritt5223]

re-watching lots of my favorites (Black and PMJ Creep)- Good job!

[@MilwJay]

singer is eddie vedder pearl jam showed up on the radio in early 1990s with soulful vocals and topnotch guitars i always thought this song was about a friend of the band who died, but after doublechecking wikipedia just now i see its a combination of things before eddie was in the band they didnt have a singer, and had the song without lyrics, eddie wrote the lyrics (1990) while traveling to meet the band after they sent him a demo tape while searching for a singer also eddie says the vibe of the song was partially inspired by a song called "western sky" (1988) by a band he liked called american music club kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4mvnKBohMp0ptk commenters say that the westernsky song vibe is itself inspired by another song called "northern sky" (1971) by nick drake kzbin.info/www/bejne/noCYdZKKj8l0kKc

[@musicaddict5076]

Your Dad’s reaction to this video was my favorite reaction video. I think they took it down but it inspired me to start my own reaction channel. Nice job.

[@bethannprather1462]

"He's got some vocals" Oh yes he does my friend And you finally get a love song. You always think these rock songs that start off slow are love songs 😂. But this one truly is

[@AnthonyLiccione]

I was 23 when Pearl Jam originated.. and I went to buy their CD Ten and this song opened a revelation in me I nvr knew existed. I went through a break up at that time and I wrote my first poem to this song, because it brought me to tears. Now I'm a published poet of 6 books, and I owe it all to Pearl Jam's Black.. this song is still captivating almost 30 years later. I love seeing the younger generation now accepting what to me was true music in that era.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Eddie Vedder was the voice in my head through high school. Especially the song played over and over through so many circumstances of my life. Eddie Vedder‘s voice reaches deep and you feel every bit of emotion, you are so right. This first album TEN, Every song hits hard. His motion and stage presence and the sound of his voice was so sexy. Many albums follow. You’ve got a listen to Jeremy, even flow, anything on this album. You can still follow him on IG at Eddie_vedder today! Love how move to her by him. Got caught with you listening to guns and roses and I haven’t stopped following your journey sense. Love it

[@roberta.6399]

I bout drop a tear every time I hear it. You feelin it too I suspect. Most do. Good reaction 👍

[@randipearson4930]

I could tell u were feeling it !! I should have paid more attention to these guys back in the day !! I didn’t realize how good this dude and the band was that good !! That why I lv young guys like u reacting to this stuff now !’

[@markbrowning4301]

"Alive." Has my favorite guitar solo ever

[@thomaskobe]

Bands that actually played instruments. Wow...what a concept.

[@OmarSellami]

Beautiful soft strong song 🖤🖤 Also you should listen to jeremy , alive and even flow ✌✌

[@tiffanypayne2086]

His names Eddie Vedder and he is amazing. Watched this video, I subscribed to you. This is the best version of the song those vocals. Love this song, makes me cry a little.

[@80srocker67]

This band does this every time they perform and it’s absolutely brilliant . Pure Genius!!!

[@slickatoe]

His name is Eddy Vedder. His vocals are considered some of the greatest lyrics... EVVVVERRRR!

[@Sfeliciano4]

Lol. Eddie Vedder was a huge part of my HS years. He deserves the respect. Thanks :-)

[@TheKirkingburg]

The guy in the hat is the bass player, Jeff Ament, and he slaps. They're all big into basketball, too....original band name was Mookie Blaylock, and their first album, "Ten" is called that because that was Mookie's jersey number.

[@LesRomhanyi]

Pearl Jam has a lot to offer, always soulful. You need to check out Yellow Ledbetter, Sirens, Given To Fly and Just Breathe to name but a few. You won't be disappointed in any of the ones I listed.

[@mathewwalters2816]

Brother it’s awesome to see a young person appreciate good music.

[@annkennedy1672]

Yes, great react. I’ve watched a lot of reacts to this performance, and so far everybody gets it/feels it. If I saw a react where somebody DIDNT... I’d have to say they were dead inside lol ✌🏻👍😊

[@Lklkpoi]

Best MTV performance ever!!

[@reinori8322]

you got it Jo Jo..... Eddie left it all there on the stage

[@KillertoneLabs]

“would you like it any better, if I sang it like Eddie Vedder”. Every vocalist has to ask themselves this question