Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter (Official Audio) 

When Eddie said: 00:55 "Onabide, onweser onaweie, Ene co manase nanaho anase nenacol auregue" I really felt that, bro✊🏻😔

This was my son's favorite band he was killed in a car crash in 2000 at age 17. And also our 15 year old niece was with us and she also was killed. Mom and I walked away from the accident but my wife sustained a little brain damage...Can't believe our son would have been 41 this year 2024. And if he was still here on earth he would be listening to Pearl Jam today. Well here it is bro!!!! Love from your Dad....It still hurts after all these years!!!!!

No one can understand what Eddie is singing, but everyone understands what he is feeling...

Put it on in the car and hear everyone sing different lyrics

The best song I’ll ever not know the lyrics to

The opening riff always sends chills down my spine..😭😭

"On a wizard on a whale." Preach Eddie. Preach.

Love it !!! Hope one day they release the english version

It's not the lyrics. It's the vibe.

I love this song. It's like Opera you don't have to understand the lyrics just the emotion.

I wore a Tshirt to Scotland with Eddies lyrics.."Onabide, onweser onaweie, Ene co manase nanaho anase nenacol auregue" and they asked me what clan I was from. This mans a poet of our generation. Love him and hope he keeps going.

When ever i hear this song.. i know i am not alone.. i feel there are 1000 people all tuned in to this one song and we are all together united and motivated and captivated.... held as one like a huge warm hug that carries us through to tomorrow...

Pearl Jam, the only band that can sound both incredibly beautiful and like complete gibberish at the same time.

when i was younger, my dad used to play this song on his guitar. i have very vivid memories of watching him at rehearsal for the church band, and he would play this lick specifically when the night was closing up. i rediscovered this song recently and it all hit me like a truck. i love you dad.

I'm 73 and I love it.

Lyrics “Unsealed on a porch a letter sat Then you said I wanna leave it again Once I saw her on a beach of weathered sand And on the sand I wanna leave it again, yeah On a weekend wanna wish it all away And they called and I said that I want what I said And then I call out again And the reason oughtta leave her calm, I know I said I don't know whether I'm the boxer or the bag Oh yeah, can you see them Out on the porch Yeah but they don't wave I see them 'Round the front way, yeah And I know and I know I don't want to stay Make me cry I see I don't know, there's something else I wanna drum it all away Oh, I said I don't, I don't know whether I'm the boxer or the bag Oh yeah, can you see them Out on the porch Yeah but they don't wave I see them 'Round the front way, yeah And I know and I know I don't want to stay I don't wanna stay I don't wanna stay I don't wanna stay, oh no Yeah Oh, oh Oh, oh” -Google -used Musixmatch “Eddie Vedder admits that he changes the lyrics and meaning of the song when he performs it, but he wrote the song with one story in mind, which he told at a concert in Newark, New Jersey on August 7, 2008. He asked if anyone had any questions, and a fellow asked what the lyrics to "Yellow Ledbetter" were. Instead of going word for word, Eddie simply told the story of the song. The song was written during the first gulf war, when "Papa Bush" was President, as Eddie calls him. The story is about a young Grunger kid, all dressed up in his flannels with the long greasy hair. His brother goes off to fight in the war and gets killed. He gets a letter that comes in one of those yellow army envelopes and learns of his brother's death. So, all upset, he decides to go out and walk it off. On his walk he passes by a neat, middle-aged or elderly couple sitting on their front porch having some tea, and he sees that they have an American flag out. He gives a wave, because he feels like he relates: "The flag, my brother, you know..." But they don't know, of course. They don't know what's underneath the grunge and the long hair. All they see are the outward appearances, and they don't wave back. The song has changed its meaning over time and Eddie changes the words to suit whatever is on his mind.” -song facts .com

Growing up in the 90s was legendary, I couldn’t pick a better decade.

When Eddie said "Ona wheelahn, ona whizzit ona whaya" I felt that

Lots of talk of the lyrics, but can we give some props to Mike McCready? ... Simply brilliant guitar playing and tone.

I once sat in a truck with someone I loved with all my heart and spent hours depicting the lyrics to this song as we tried singing it to eachother. Its a moment I will never forget. Its these simple moments that last a lifetime.

Nice Hendrix flavored opening and closing in the style of "little wing" 🎸🎸

My beloved late wife loved this song for no particular reason and everytime it plays my heart dissolves more ashes than it already has. All I have is her memories and the way she listened to this song.

The guitar, the lyrics, that voice… everything about this song is so perfect

This song reminds me of my brother who unfortunately committed suicide. My God forgive him and let his beautiful soul rest for eternity so I can see him again.

These unintelligible lyrics are still light years better than anything I could ever come up with.

"make me cry" followed by an emotional, beautiful, transcendent guitar solo... hell yeah.

Ten is already 30 years old. Time surely flies

I remember when this came out when I was 13. When Eddie sang "Unseeum or eatta at ooo sa I onya eev again aww er each on aww etter and wait ain, yeah"... It really spoke to me and what I was going through.

For my son, Thomas, who recorded this song a hundred times on my way home from work. I miss you son.

I've always loved Pearl Jam. Being a teen in the 90's brings back so many great memories. If you were alive for it, you are pretty lucky I think.😁 The Grunge era was so cool. Bands like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, STP, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice In Chains, Blind Melon. So many awesome bands. I noticed so many comments about not understanding the lyrics to this tune. I heard lead singer Eddie Vedder often switched the lyrics up when performing this in concert. Think it wouldn't matter whether we knew the words or not, the song is amazing!

The guitar work on this is awesome,Mcready freaking killed it!!!!!!

its unexplainable how this track hits and makes you feel some type of way.I just love it still in 2024 and always will🤩

When you read the lyrics to this song you start to see how much of a musical genius Eddie is. He can bend and stretch any words into something beautiful

This song never gets old.

What a voice! Passion and love when a man cries for love!

This song gets new lyrics everyday😘

still one of the most genius opening guitar solos to this day.

no matter how i feel,happy or sad,this song gets to me.just really gets your gears turning in the attic.i love pearl jam

This melody just makes me want to relax with some old friends and talk about the good old days.

My mama passed away just over a year ago and this song has been getting me through the last week.

One of the greatest riffs and greatest solos to ever period

It's all about the vibe. I had this played at my cousin's funeral. It's that good.

The beginning with the guitar sounds so like Jimi Hendrix. Such a great song. That voice is hypnotic.

Easily one of the best songs ever recorded.

At 51 y o I still absolutely love Pearl Jam . What a voice what melody and tone , so controlled beautiful , class , Thank you for taking me back to my teen years. Xx

Had a legend of a friend who loved this band by an absolute mile. I never quite got them myself until he unfortunately died. I have to say I listen to them regularly and i can now understand why Pearl Jam are so incredible.

The only song that you can sing along to with your own lyrics everyone sings along using diffrent words..pure genius! 😂

One of my favorite songs, the opening and closing chords make me levitate. YLB will always have a special place my heart 💛💛

“I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't want to know. Some things are better left unsaid. I'd like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can't expressed in words, and it makes your heart ache because of it.” -Red

I swear Eddy sings this song in a language i call Pearljammish!

I could ride that last riff through out eternity!!

I found this at the cd shop . In the middle of summer 93. And the two years later in July in Chicago I heard it live at Soldier Field. Awesome.

ONE OF THE BEST GUITAR SOLOS OF ALL TIME.....IMO

He llorado desde lo más profundo del corazón con ésta canción 💝💖

The vocals - the guitar - absolutely perfectly suited 🙏!!!!!

My mom was killed earlier this year. She was run over by a guy texting and driving. I found myself listening to PJ for some reason in the aftermath. I hadn’t listened to this music in ages. It brings me some comfort and memories of a time as a teenager hanging out with her. Miss you, mom.

It really is something, to understand this song on an emotional level so purely, without knowing the lyrics.... PJ has always been an amazing talent.

Make me cry too, man. Every single time.

The guitar part always reminds me of Jimi Hendrix, the tone and the lick and everything.

I live in the south, and this song really hits home. All these folks who aren't from here... They don't wave!

They don’t make music this good anymore

I don't understand how can anyone dislike this song. -_-

Honestly as a musician.. this is one of the best guitar riffs ever in my opinion

Mitch, you were my best friend man. This song will always remind me of us in our teens, driving around, smoking blunts and laughing nonstop. I will never forget the times we shared. It's not fair you were taken so young 😭

Don't you just love the Jimi Hendrix -ish guitar intro to this song? It is nothing short of excellent!!! 👍

One song where you don't understand the lyrics, but you damn well feel them and understand every other aspect of the song. 💯👌🏻

Music is time travel in a wave of sound

I was there. The lyrics were crystal clear at the time. It was a moment in time, no excuse.

Make me cry

My childhood memories with my dad lies in this song!! When I was younger riding down back roads in South Carolina listening to this with my dad!!

This song will be played on the radio & online for 100 years or more!!❤

The greatest lyrics ever that no one understands but make you feel heartbreak to your soul.

I'm Puerto Rican and I love Pearl jam since I was a teenager now I'm 56 and I still listen to it

That guitar tone is absolutely heavenly

Once every couple of weeks the beautiful meloncholy of this song permiates my soul and i listen non stop for a couple days. Thanks boys❤. Its kinda like pushing on a sore tooth you just cant help it

its amazing cuz this song always reminded me of my brother , I did some research and found out its about a brother that died at war. amazing son ...make me cry ... lovr that part - right before he goes into that huge guitar rift ...AMAZING !!

This is one of my all time favorite songs since it came out and there's not another song since that compares to it except other Pearl Jam songs!! Man if I get in a bad mood or start feeling depressed thus song gets me out of whatever deep hole I'm in. Thanks Eddie

Dear Eddie. First, this is on me. I came to Pearl Jam late in life when my hearing is failing and my body is like my car, leaking, rusting, creaking, losing speed and strength. I love the music, but I can't understand what the hell you're saying half the time so I do the old man thing and fill in what I think I hear. Thing is, your lyrics are brilliant, powerful, unique and enveloping . So glad I got to read them. You are gifted in so many ways and bring out things people need to hear. Thanks. You are truly one of a kind.

"I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don’t want to know. Some things are better left unsaid. I’d like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can’t be expressed in words, and it makes your heart ache because of it." Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding. Shawshank Redemption.

For those who come here to listen to this masterpiece. You really have a test in music. 🤝 And I believe, we are brother's. ❤️

This is the anthem for X Generation! All of us latch kid X babies unite under this anthem. We were the forgotten ones, and we had to be the tough ones. Rock on Eddie.

This holds many precious memories for me and I’m instantly catapulted back in time ❤when I hear it.

Guitarra maravilhosa... bateria harmoniosa... Voz linda demais.... É a perfeição😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰✌️✌️✌️✌️🤙🤙👏👏👏👏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

Regardless of what hes saying i have sang along to this for 25 years now and the memories it stirs up are like nothing else. Memories with my little brother summer parties cruising around in his 63 chevy Nove, and taking my 69 SS Nove downtown to cruise the blvd. I love this song, nothing else like it!!!!!

A song in my music library I’ll never ever skip

Takes me back to my teens in the nineties 😊❤

0:55 I love it when Eddie said: "On a WizzAir, a wizard flew awaaaay"

this song brings me back to the 90’s. I was lucky to live thru the 90’s on bikes and skinned up knees. I was lucky to live thru the war in 2003-2005, EAS’d in 2007. When the lyrics say “I don’t wanna stay”, I feel that, I wanna go back to the simple 90’s, I don’t wanna stay here in the sucky shitty 20’s. The 90’s left so fast, we barely knew each other for a brief moment.

the best song b-side EVER.

Just as powerfull today as it was the day. Eddie and the boys released it.Thank you men

I could listen to this, SRV's "Life without you", Molly Hatchet's "Dreams I'll never see", Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir", Procol Harem's "Whiter shade of pale" live from Denmark, all day. Tremendous songs performed to perfection

Unsealed on a porch, a letter sat Then you said: I wanna leave it again Once I saw her on a beach of weathered sand And on the sand I wanna leave it again, yeah On a weekend I wanna wish it all away, yeah And they called, and I said That I want what I said And then I call out again. And the reason oughta' Leave her calm, I know I said: I don't know Where there's a box or a bag. Ah, yeah, can you see them Out on the porch? Yeah, but they don't wave. I see them round the front way, yeah And I know, and I know I don't want to stay Make me cry. I see, oh, I don't know Why there's something else I wanna drum it all away Oh, I said: I don't I don't know Where there's a box or a bag.

That isolation on guitar at the very beginning & then again at the end gets me everytime. All joking aside with the lyrics, this is next level songwriting. Actually the entire TEN album is a masterpiece imo. This extra B-Side track is the cherry on top.

I swear this one time i was so high that i actually heard every word with clarity...what a trip

Simply the most thought provoking Ballad I've eve come to Treasure. Words? who cares.... magical song

Listening/studying this rn before i learn it on guitar. Love this hendrix r&b its so good.

Top shelf, as they say.

Ten was the first CD I ever owned as a kid. 9 years old in 1992, my Dad bought it for me! This song reminds me why they were my first favorite band ever.

I love how a lot of 90's songs they just fumble through the lyrics but they make it work!

Guitar intro and the whole rhythm guitar : Jimi Hendrix touch and sound...❤️