Alive (Live) - MTV Unplugged - Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam performing "Alive" from their 1992 MTV Unplugged concert in New York City.

With nine studio albums, hundreds of live performances, and hundreds of live concert bootleg releases, Pearl Jam continues to be a major force in rock and roll today. Subscribe to Pearl Jam's YouTube channel for more music, live videos, and behind the scenes footage!

[tidalfusion]

Eddie and his monster voice, the variance in tone .. 1992 I was 17 years old . Pearl Jam was so different and unique at that era . I am 46 now and still getting goose bumps listening to his songs. one of the Greatest band ever

[ignis]

Eddie's facial expressions while singing are something to die for <3 :')

[mohammadjakariamohammadjak]

Eddie sings with such passion, emotion, with heart..

[richdanesi]

I have watched this 100 times and still great! it’s not just Eddie, it is the drummer, the guitar playing all good!

[jaxsdavidson]

His facial expressions when he sings are mesmerizing. Takes the song to a whole new level

[mlascelles]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the drummer ( Dave Abruzzese)? He is absolutely killing it here!

[aviezek]

its amazing that eddie sounds the same as on the album...wow...

[larrysommer]

I stopped into the Nitelite downtown Seattle for a beer after work. The bar was empty except for a group of guys in the corner. I was at the bar and Eddie Vedder came up and asked me if I wanted to eat with them. It was Pearl Jam right before they hit it big. Their rehearsal space was close to where I worked. They were some of the most genuine and truly nicest guys I've ever met. It was an honor!

[tomgarvia]

Amazing breath control. A very difficult song vocally to sing, especially live. He makes it look so easy, you might not notice just how difficult it really is.

[benharrison]

What i find fascinating is the difference in energy at these unplugged performances. Alice In Chains was so somber, Nirvana seemed like it had this tension ready to burst as Kurt just kept so chill between songs, Pearl Jam here just so electric and inviting - incredible how amazing these unplugged performances are. They should really bring the format back, love to see Arctic Monkeys, Black Keys, just various bands using nothing more than acoustics and a drumset and killer vocals.

[AgileMJOLNIR]

If music were this raw, passionate, and honest today then I'd be at concerts weekly. 

[islahartel]

You can see how good his vocal control is. He doesn’t yell or look like he’s struggling and lets the mic do the amplifying. 😊

[thimonoco]

the drumming in this one is out of this world

[rtm]

This is one of those rare moments in history where the live performance surpasses the album.

[sharonnorth]

As a 60 year old who was abandoned my my parents I am deeply moved every time I hear this song

[melk]

The way he sings with his entire being is just so amazing to watch. His charisma comes simply from his passion and love of music.

[gregburton]

Eddie's voice is amazing, Dave is killing the drums and Mike just shreds the acoustic guitar, wow what a fantastic song!!!

[erniearambula]

MTV Unplugged had some iconic performances we will never see again in our lifetime.

[dallasc]

I love it, brings back memories, I just got out of Marine Corps boot camp in 91, my buddy said you gotta hear Pearl Jam, first song I heard was Alive. Almost 47, still listening today

[sidjones]

I'm still diggin Pearl Jam after all these years