Eddie Vedder performs 'One' for U2 (Full Version) | 45th Kennedy Center Honors

Eddie Vedder performs the powerful “One” as a tribute to 2022 Honoree U2, who first released the song on their 1991 album Achtung Baby.

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the 45th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: acclaimed actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian and pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B, and pop Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.

The event took place Sunday, December 4th, 2022, in the Kennedy Center Opera House, was televised Wednesday, December 28th at 8/7c on CBS, and is streaming on Paramount+.

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[trapdoorkid]

I’m starting a petition for Eddie Vedder to sing all songs. All of the songs ever. Who is with me??

[markslade]

Eddie Vedder could sing the ingredients from a can of soup and it'd still give you goosebumps.

[RobVollmar]

Man, Vedder just knows how to burrow down into the molten core of a song and honor it while making it his own.

[jonathangolden]

Eddie Vedder’s signature vibrato has such a beautiful cry in it.

[lwfssde]

Eddie Vedder blew this one out of the park. Heard many covers but by far the best

[Adam-oyix]

Hard to replicate the passion of a band singing it's own song and yet Eddie does it with any song he sings....his, or anyone else's...

[TimmyB]

Eddie Vedder is a musical miracle. From "Hunger Strike" with Chris Cornell and Temple of the Dog, to 'Pearl Jam" to this, there is nothing he doesn't make magical

[bennoSt]

Is it getting Vedder or do you feel the same? ❤

[manriquedanielmarperez]

Damn...when Eddie Vedder actualy speaks vowels when signing....is majestic. And he still was power on his voice.

[bigmikeandwestcoastwillie]

Eddie sings every word as if his life was on the line. He finds the meaning and means it.

[Joseph-vngh]

This version is killer and Eddie’s vocals really shine on this song.

[dmercury]

I remember there was a time Pearl Jam opened up for U2 back during their ZooTV/ Achthung Baby tour. For Eddie to sing this song for the Kennedy Center means everything for us U2 and PJ fans.
💙💜❤️💚💙

[billheuber]

Eddie is without a doubt one of the best singers in our world!!

[isadormoti]

The unique texture in Vedder's voice really works with this song.

[anaussieabroad]

He does so many of these types of these things - celebrating other artists. He's inducted a shitload of people into the HoF as well. A good dude who appreciates great artists. So cool to see from a guy who is also as good as it gets...

[scottg]

For someone who loves U2 and Pearl Jam / Eddie Vedder, this is about as incredible a combination as you can get. I heard a very brief clip of this on NPR the day after this event; so glad the whole song is up now and available!!

[stephanieeverett]

I never knew I needed Eddie vedder singing U2! 👏👏👏👏👏

[roccodemaro]

We are so f’n lucky to have come of age during Eddie Vedder's time on earth. Artist. Poet. Genius.

[zyonsdream]

Eddie could sing the phone book and make you cry by the 10th name.

[joshmolinari]

The look on Adams face at 1:35 is just one of respect for Eddie.