Pearl Jam is one of those rare bands that burst the boundaries of the genre that birthed them...Thanks for the marathon, Eric...Like so many, Ten was my introduction...Funny thing is, I was one of those with a mini-disc player for a blink, and Ten was about the only mini disc I could ever find that I wanted and I played it to death! Pearl Jam is also part of one of my top concerts: Music Midtown 2012 in Atlanta with Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters...Pearl Jam did TWO encores of 4 songs each, the last three being Black, Alive, and Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World...As Nick is fond of saying, "On another level"...
When I was 17 a good friend of mine and I got tickets to the yield tour. We took a bus 2.5 hours with all strangers and had a blast. One of the better shows I’ve seen. That show was such a vibe.
I haven't purchased a Vedder album since his solo work Ukele Songs back in 2010 or so. The first tune, "Can't Keep" is magnificent fury from just his big expressive voice and a ukulele pushed to its limits. Thanks for this marathon a million times!! It reminded me to pull out Ten and chill for the rest of the evening.
Finally got to this reaction this evening. Like you Nick, I only have the Ten album, mainly because of 'Jeremy', but all these songs were so enjoyable. I'm pretty sure I've heard 'The Bottom Man' before, although I don't know where, but it was great and so were all the others. I have to listen to more Pearl Jam. Thanks Eric for the pointers.
Thank you, Eric. I lived in Seattle during their heyday and was able to see them in little clubs before they hit it big. Also saw them with Neil Young at The Gorge.
Also Nick. On. Side note! Sirens , is loved or hated among die hard Pearl Jam fans! Included it because it is a beautiful composed song and the lyrics are so good! I also for some reason was thinking when you share with Alexia that she would appreciate it! ❤
I only knew the hits until about 10 years ago when I saw the biopic PJ20. Did a deep dive after that, grew a monstrous playlist of studio and live tracks, and now the Holy Trinity of U2, Dave Matthews Band, and Pearl Jam is complete.
Eddie is such an amazing lyricist, singer, everything....it shows to me that he's such a huge fan of Pete Townshend and The Who that he has performed with them many times. That's the level of nuance and growth this band has shown over the decades.
Great marathon Eric. I'm like Nick in that I lost track of Pearl Jam after 2000. Nice deeper cuts. Loved Given To Fly. Really takes me back. Loved that era of tunes and those times in general. I remember the Singles soundtrack with Breath from Pearl and Seasons from Chris Cornell. So good. I'm sure Lex will love this.👍P.S. One of my first concerts was Gun“s N Roses opening for RATT of all things. Hilarious. Was never a fan but friends wanted to go. That was in the late 80's. Wow.
There is a live Pearl Jam show on TH-cam where the crowd sings "Better Man" for Eddie and its honestly an awesome sight. Rarely do that many people get on the same brainwave and come together to make something so beautiful
On a side note: if you don't know Weird Al Yankovic, this song will be way out of your usual searches, but you should listen to "My Baby is in Love with Eddie Vedder."
I’ll give you 6 other songs beyond Ten to check out: Rearviewmirror, Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town, Corduroy, Immortality, Present Tense, In Hiding
Nick, i know this was a laid back marathon. And honestly most people will Not get it! I am so happy that it moved you in some way! People love to bash on this band and say all their albums after Vitalogy are trash! To me they have made so many great songs after that! They are still a top notch live act! Will always love this band and want to experience everything the touch! Eddie is my man crush!! 😂 and I dont swing that way. But Alexia and I have that in common! Also love the movie into the wild. Amazing soundtrack! Thanks everything Nick! Love you too! Appreciate you
I get people's opinions will vary but for anyone to claim Pearl Jam is not good is just wrong. They have been doing it at a high level for decades and have made some of the best music over that span. Thos people probably like Taylor Swift and think W.A.P. is the pinnacle of music
@@eggstu you have a point there. But i have heard it from people that love their first three records. And say everything after is terrible. Do not get that at all! Cheers!
Better Man has been a controversial song, because it's lyrics can be applied to so many different relationship dynamics. I saw them live the evening Bill Clinton admitted he had a fling with Monica Lewinsky. Vedder stopped the show, and they put the live news feed on big screens as it was being aired to the rest of the world. Afterwards, Vedder said, "This next song is dedicated to Hillary." Over the years they've dedicated this song to multiple women.
A very nice list, Eric! I might have added Crazy Mary off the Sweet Relief benefit album, Nothingman off Vitalogy, Sometimes off of No Code, Release off 10, and Of the Girl off Binaural!
I consider Blink 182 as classic Rock lol K here’s my soft rock alternative list not my all time ballad list by them as I don’t know them that much yet. INDIFFERENCE.I would choose the “Elderly Woman behind the counter in a small town” Not sure why it’s so long a title ? BETTER MAN. Is def my choice on this album, the lyrics get me every time I can’t imagine how people go thru those times. I think the song is about a woman trapped in an abusive relationship I read Vedder said it’s about his mom n pops though I’m not sure. GIVEN TO FLY. One of my faves of them all so far. I’d suggest y’all listen to “Wish list” from the same album and my 2nd fave from the album “In hiding” u def shud listen to those songs in ya own time. This song is the feeling I get when I’m surfing an all the mess of the world is back on the beach I’m out here on the waves. That’s what this song means to me THUMBING MY WAY not a song I would listen to he’s a bit mumbly like the actor in that Batman movie. This is a a nice folk song though id still not purposefully seek it out. I’d strongly suggest “I am mine” I think more people would like that one better and we get a great bit of guitar play. AMONG THE WAVES not on my current best of playlist but hearing it for the second time I really like it and I forget there was guitar play. Also makes me think of waiting for a drop in (as in surfing) My suggestions for the soft rock songs from that album would be; “Force of Nature”, “Unthought Known” (best soft rock song on the album), Just Breath best folk song by them I guess. SIRENS what a great song. This is from my 2nd fave album by them, fave song from that album is “lightning bolt”, my alternate suggestions would be “swallowed whole” I’d suggest listening to “Records play” has a real 70’s glam rock vibe about it though I’m not really sure what glam rock is it just reminds me of that T-Rex kinda sound This was a great play list I wish I’d heard something from my fave album Gigaton like maybe “Seven o’ clock” That song is awesome or maybe “River Cross” but I can’t disagree with this list except for Thumbing my way. My fave song by them so far is their cover of The Who song “Reign over me” I looked it up it’s in an Adam Sandler Movie . I’ve seen them perform it live and it was so nuclear the whole crowd exploded! And Now Dark matter more my kinda Jam! I kinda like modern music over old tunes but Pearl Jam you just can’t ever not like or not love ❤️ Thanks for the list and thanks for the video 🤟
When he wants, Sandler can act--most of his drama roles are solid performances getting praise and some nominations for awards way more prestigious than a Golden Raspberry. This movie is heart wrenching, about loss, with co-star Don Cheadle and an awesome soundtrack of course.@@jmurray2018
Woooooooooh WDY..I mean Why didn’t you tell me that one of my new fave bands were gonna be featured? Been eatin up loads of their albums this last week. let’s see how this list compares to mine just gonna grab a snack 1st if ya don’t mind, this is gonna be a gr8 listen
I'm old enough to where I used to record my cds onto cassette tapes a lot because I couldn't afford a player for my first car. Does anyone remember trying to fit that last song in on a mix tape? Given to Fly recorded about 40% of the way through the song before the tape ran out so I flipped the tape and started it on the other side but now at 40% through the song, I always remember making that tape. It got to the point where I knew the crossover spot on the first side that I could just hit the reverse play and skip that first 20% of the song on the 2nd side. 😂
When "10" came out in 1993, it changed music forever and "Vitology" also rocked when it came out. If you listen carefully to the end of "Better Man" you can hear the similarities with 80's New Wave group English Beat and their song "Save It For Later".
Given to fly live is the most exhilarating feeling where the crowd energy just consumes you in joy. ❤ And Ed sounded incredible last year on tour
I'd totally agree. Something about that songs energy gets any fan going
Given to Fly is so under rated. A song of true substance in today’s world. Love Pearl Jam.
Imagine being lied too, then learning to fly. Then when you show others how beautiful it is to fly, only for them to try and clip your wings! Powerful
It's a great song and basically a LedZep cover :) (California)
Well said.
In PJ20 they said it’s an homage to Zepplin. It’s essentially a modern day Christ story.
Well Zeppelin shouldn’t be mad because they had a career of covers and lost in court over it 😂 but they were still great! Influences
Pearl Jam is one of those rare bands that burst the boundaries of the genre that birthed them...Thanks for the marathon, Eric...Like so many, Ten was my introduction...Funny thing is, I was one of those with a mini-disc player for a blink, and Ten was about the only mini disc I could ever find that I wanted and I played it to death! Pearl Jam is also part of one of my top concerts: Music Midtown 2012 in Atlanta with Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters...Pearl Jam did TWO encores of 4 songs each, the last three being Black, Alive, and Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World...As Nick is fond of saying, "On another level"...
When I was 17 a good friend of mine and I got tickets to the yield tour. We took a bus 2.5 hours with all strangers and had a blast. One of the better shows I’ve seen. That show was such a vibe.
I’m halfway through the Marathon these are my most favorite Pearl Jam songs. RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. 😊
I haven't purchased a Vedder album since his solo work Ukele Songs back in 2010 or so. The first tune, "Can't Keep" is magnificent fury from just his big expressive voice and a ukulele pushed to its limits. Thanks for this marathon a million times!! It reminded me to pull out Ten and chill for the rest of the evening.
Rock on!
Just bought Uke songs on Vinyl... FINALLY. still fresh in its sleeve. ⏺
@@scapito When the Covid shutdowns started, I bought A Ukulele thinking I would learn to play! Snort...at least I have Vedder to play for me.
The soundscape they create with Indifference is amazing
Thanks for the deep dive! So many reactors stop at Ten and there is such a rich catalog of music from this band.
ERIC! love anything Eddie Vedder! good choices for your marathon!
Thanks for watching!
Finally got to this reaction this evening. Like you Nick, I only have the Ten album, mainly because of 'Jeremy', but all these songs were so enjoyable. I'm pretty sure I've heard 'The Bottom Man' before, although I don't know where, but it was great and so were all the others. I have to listen to more Pearl Jam. Thanks Eric for the pointers.
Thank you, Eric. I lived in Seattle during their heyday and was able to see them in little clubs before they hit it big. Also saw them with Neil Young at The Gorge.
Awesome!
Also Nick. On. Side note! Sirens , is loved or hated among die hard Pearl Jam fans! Included it because it is a beautiful composed song and the lyrics are so good! I also for some reason was thinking when you share with Alexia that she would appreciate it! ❤
I only knew the hits until about 10 years ago when I saw the biopic PJ20. Did a deep dive after that, grew a monstrous playlist of studio and live tracks, and now the Holy Trinity of U2, Dave Matthews Band, and Pearl Jam is complete.
Eddie is such an amazing lyricist, singer, everything....it shows to me that he's such a huge fan of Pete Townshend and The Who that he has performed with them many times. That's the level of nuance and growth this band has shown over the decades.
Great marathon Eric. I'm like Nick in that I lost track of Pearl Jam after 2000. Nice deeper cuts. Loved Given To Fly. Really takes me back. Loved that era of tunes and those times in general. I remember the Singles soundtrack with Breath from Pearl and Seasons from Chris Cornell. So good. I'm sure Lex will love this.👍P.S. One of my first concerts was Gun“s N Roses opening for RATT of all things. Hilarious. Was never a fan but friends wanted to go. That was in the late 80's. Wow.
There is a live Pearl Jam show on TH-cam where the crowd sings "Better Man" for Eddie and its honestly an awesome sight. Rarely do that many people get on the same brainwave and come together to make something so beautiful
Greatest band of all time overall. Album songs, and live performances. Also, Eddie is the best song writer.
Also does the best covers most of the time better than the original
@@natemoore2411 I agree!
sirens is my favorite pearl jam song, and top 3 songs of all time
Loved this marathon. Hope Alexia enjoys it too.
I hope so too!
On a side note: if you don't know Weird Al Yankovic, this song will be way out of your usual searches, but you should listen to "My Baby is in Love with Eddie Vedder."
Amongst the waves makes me cry every time.
I would highly recommend watching them do Betterman at MSG! It is pretty much what a Pearl Jam live experience is like 👍
AWESOME VIDEO!! I LOVE PEARL JAM, MY FAVORITE BAND ON THIS CRAZY PLANET!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS AWESOME VIDEO 😊 🩷 🤘 ✌️
I’ll give you 6 other songs beyond Ten to check out: Rearviewmirror, Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town, Corduroy, Immortality, Present Tense, In Hiding
When you think you have listed a bands best music and someone else list a completely different list that’s just as good or even better
🔥🔥🔥 suggestions
Can't Keep, Ghost, Push Me Pull Me, Down, Come Back, Hail Hail
Amazing suggestions, I'll add 6 more: Wishlist, Sad, Of the Girl, I got ID, Inside Job, Seven O'Clock.
The list could go on and on ...
Nick, i know this was a laid back marathon. And honestly most people will
Not get it! I am so happy that it moved you in some way! People love to bash on this band and say all their albums after Vitalogy are trash! To me they have made so many great songs after that! They are still a top notch live act! Will always love this band and want to experience everything the touch! Eddie is my man crush!! 😂 and I dont swing that way. But Alexia and I have that in common! Also love the movie into the wild. Amazing soundtrack! Thanks everything Nick! Love you too! Appreciate you
That was great. Thanks.👍
I get people's opinions will vary but for anyone to claim Pearl Jam is not good is just wrong. They have been doing it at a high level for decades and have made some of the best music over that span. Thos people probably like Taylor Swift and think W.A.P. is the pinnacle of music
@@eggstu you have a point there. But i have heard it from people that love their first three records. And say everything after is terrible. Do not get that at all! Cheers!
This was a great marathon I knew the first 3 songs the others not so much. I loved all of these selections terrifically good.
@@scottanderson8420 glad you enjoyed!!
Given to Fly is amazing but really all these songs are
oh... in your case I def. would have suggested "All along the Watchtower" feat. Neil Young. This would be 100% up your valley
Indifference hits hard for me ❤
Mike McCready is a killer axman!
Thumbing My Way! Riot Act is my later-career favourite
Did I write Bottom Man? Excuse the obvious typo!!!! Better Man!!!
fun that you compare Plant with Vedder. I would have compared him to Jim Morrison and in fact he acted as their frontman at live gigs.
The Best rock band in the world
Great video! Now you have to do “scared of fear” off the new album dark matter
I just released a Pearl Jam marathon an hour ago!
@@NicknLex going now!
Better Man has been a controversial song, because it's lyrics can be applied to so many different relationship dynamics. I saw them live the evening Bill Clinton admitted he had a fling with Monica Lewinsky. Vedder stopped the show, and they put the live news feed on big screens as it was being aired to the rest of the world. Afterwards, Vedder said, "This next song is dedicated to Hillary."
Over the years they've dedicated this song to multiple women.
90.7 !!!! Lets get to 91k!!!!! 👍
Pearl jam have good ballads 🔥🔥 but fans LOVE MORE THE ROCKER PEARL JAM 😍🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
A very nice list, Eric! I might have added Crazy Mary off the Sweet Relief benefit album, Nothingman off Vitalogy, Sometimes off of No Code, Release off 10, and Of the Girl off Binaural!
You’re only scratching the surface. IMO, Pearl Jam has greater quality depth in their catalog than anyone else in rock. Ever.
I consider Blink 182 as classic Rock lol
K here’s my soft rock alternative list not my all time ballad list by them as I don’t know them that much yet.
INDIFFERENCE.I would choose the “Elderly Woman behind the counter in a small town” Not sure why it’s so long a title ?
BETTER MAN. Is def my choice on this album, the lyrics get me every time I can’t imagine how people go thru those times. I think the song is about a woman trapped in an abusive relationship I read Vedder said it’s about his mom n pops though I’m not sure.
GIVEN TO FLY. One of my faves of them all so far. I’d suggest y’all listen to “Wish list” from the same album and my 2nd fave from the album “In hiding” u def shud listen to those songs in ya own time. This song is the feeling I get when I’m surfing an all the mess of the world is back on the beach I’m out here on the waves. That’s what this song means to me
THUMBING MY WAY not a song I would listen to he’s a bit mumbly like the actor in that Batman movie. This is a a nice folk song though id still not purposefully seek it out. I’d strongly suggest “I am mine” I think more people would like that one better and we get a great bit of guitar play.
AMONG THE WAVES not on my current best of playlist but hearing it for the second time I really like it and I forget there was guitar play. Also makes me think of waiting for a drop in (as in surfing) My suggestions for the soft rock songs from that album would be; “Force of Nature”, “Unthought Known” (best soft rock song on the album), Just Breath best folk song by them I guess.
SIRENS what a great song. This is from my 2nd fave album by them, fave song from that album is “lightning bolt”, my alternate suggestions would be “swallowed whole” I’d suggest listening to “Records play” has a real 70’s glam rock vibe about it though I’m not really sure what glam rock is it just reminds me of that T-Rex kinda sound
This was a great play list I wish I’d heard something from my fave album Gigaton like maybe “Seven o’ clock” That song is awesome or maybe “River Cross” but I can’t disagree with this list except for Thumbing my way.
My fave song by them so far is their cover of The Who song “Reign over me” I looked it up it’s in an Adam Sandler Movie . I’ve seen them perform it live and it was so nuclear the whole crowd exploded! And Now Dark matter more my kinda Jam!
I kinda like modern music over old tunes but Pearl Jam you just can’t ever not like or not love ❤️ Thanks for the list and thanks for the video 🤟
Reign Over Me cover AND the movie is fantastic!
@@canonfodder2068 is it ? awesome I’ve only seen 3 Sandler movies the one with the clicker, Happy Gilmore and the water boy
When he wants, Sandler can act--most of his drama roles are solid performances getting praise and some nominations for awards way more prestigious than a Golden Raspberry. This movie is heart wrenching, about loss, with co-star Don Cheadle and an awesome soundtrack of course.@@jmurray2018
Woooooooooh WDY..I mean Why didn’t you tell me that one of my new fave bands were gonna be featured? Been eatin up loads of their albums this last week. let’s see how this list compares to mine just gonna grab a snack 1st if ya don’t mind, this is gonna be a gr8 listen
Yup Dark matter I heard their new tracks that’s what got me
I'm old enough to where I used to record my cds onto cassette tapes a lot because I couldn't afford a player for my first car. Does anyone remember trying to fit that last song in on a mix tape?
Given to Fly recorded about 40% of the way through the song before the tape ran out so I flipped the tape and started it on the other side but now at 40% through the song, I always remember making that tape.
It got to the point where I knew the crossover spot on the first side that I could just hit the reverse play and skip that first 20% of the song on the 2nd side. 😂
Totally remember. Loved making mixes and setting up the sound levels Great times.
When "10" came out in 1993, it changed music forever and "Vitology" also rocked when it came out. If you listen carefully to the end of "Better Man" you can hear the similarities with 80's New Wave group English Beat and their song "Save It For Later".
I did the same thing with given to fly😂
Thanks @ericmeredith8754