Song
Alive
Pearl Jam · Ten · 1991
high confidence
artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?
The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.
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Short Answer
How much money does Alive make?
Alive by Pearl Jam is modeled at $170K-$500K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.
Takeaway: Alive is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.
This song holds value through a recognizable core riff or chorus, strong emotional payoff, and steady replay.
Did You Know?
- Currently ranks around the top 54% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
- Released in 1991 and still shows earnings power roughly 35 years later
- Ranks #1 among 3 tracked songs for Pearl Jam
- 18 tracks on the linked album page
- Apple Music preview available
- high confidence estimate
Why It Still Works
- Classic replay value and catalog streaming keep major rock songs relevant.
- Cultural familiarity supports long-tail listener demand.
- Sync placements and live-culture recognition help extend the song's revenue life.
Alive sits in the top 54% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.
How It Compares
Alive is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.
Revenue Breakdown
Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.
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More Questions About Alive
How much did Alive make in total?
Alive does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.
How much does Alive make per stream?
Alive does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.
Who owns Alive?
This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.
Show ownership and assumptions
This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.
Supporting Revenue Context
Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from streaming scale, catalog replay value, and sync utility, using typical rights splits across masters, publishing, and writers.
Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.
Split-aware estimate
The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.