Release and Reception
While the "Daughter" single was released commercially to international markets in 1993, the commercial single was not released in the United States until June 27, 1995 and was only available as a more expensive import version beforehand. "Daughter" became the most successful song from Vs. on the American ro at number one on the Mainstream Rock chart. The acoustic guitar-driven song remains one of Pearl Jam's preeminent songs, and helped solidify the group's success following the monumental Ten. It has remained an alternative rock radio staple. At the 1995 Grammy Awards, "Daughter" received a nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Outside the United States, the single was released commercially in Australia, Austria, Japan, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. In Canada, the song reached the top 20 on the Canadian Singles Chart. "Daughter" reached the UK Top 20 and peaked at number 18 on the Australian Singles Chart. "Daughter" reached the top 50 in the Netherlands and was a top ten success in Ireland. It was a moderate top 20 success in New Zealand.
"Daughter" was described as a song "of a kind of ritual passion, tapping into something truly wild" in Rolling Stone magazine's review of Vs. Chris True of Allmusic described the song as "sort-of classic Pearl Jam." He added, "It's earnest, it's got tension, and that nod to classic rock. It's Pearl Jam."
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