Pearl Jam was one of the most influential grunge bands of the 90s. Next to Nirvana, Pearl Jam is one of the most recognized rock and roll bands from that era, and the mere fact that they are still around and still relevant to this day makes them one of the best bands to come out of our generation.

The band was known for grunge, but Pearl Jam had soul deep down. Their softer-than-most acoustics made them catchy in a way that most grunge bands could never imagine. Led by Eddie Vedder, the group is notorious for consciously not “selling out,” steering away from the glamorized music videos (even though winning several MTV music video awards), and even having a very public issue with Ticketmaster.

Over the years, Pearl Jam’s music has graced countless television shows and movies, including “Friends” with “Yellow Ledbetter” and “Scrubs” with “Long Road” as the most noteworthy. Still, you can hear them on episodes of “One Tree Hill,” “Parenthood,” “Castle,” “Flashforward,” “Cold Case,” “Californication,” and “Friday Night Lights.” Some of the films playing Pearl Jam on their soundtracks include “Basketball Diaries” with “Catholic Boy” starring a young 1995 Leonardo DiCaprio, “Big Fish” with “Man of the Hour” starring Ewan McGregor, and several other titles including “The Namesake,” “Reign Over Me,” and even the animated feature, “Surf’s Up.”

The song “Just Breathe” is why Pearl Jam is my pick for Soundtrack Song of the Week. A very emotional and passionate piece, you can hear the song in the trailer and end credits of the 2011 documentary “Buck.” In both instances, the music gave me goosebumps. The documentary follows the inspirational story of the real-life horse whisperer, Buck Brannaman. By the credits, the song genuinely drives home the film’s messaging.

There are perfect moments in film history where pairings of music and pictures create a visual and audible symphony. The director or music agent finds the perfect song to encapsulate their films and, in doing so, make a memorable moment last even longer. Years from now, I will look back at “Buck,” and I will remember Pearl Jam’s anthem at the end of a truly great documentary.

Though a band of the ’90s, Pearl Jam is still finding a way to remain relevant twenty-some years later. If they continue to release more songs like “Just Breathe,” you can bet they will be around even longer. If you get a chance to see the film “Buck,” I highly recommend it. If not, be sure to check out the trailer containing the soundtrack song of the week.