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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,895
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    its so good to talk about music and shows at porch forum..

    Yes it's nice to talk about shows instead of stuff like stickers, backpacks, ticket lotteries and unopened overpriced vinyl :lol:.
    severed hand thirteen

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    ladydocNYCladydocNYC Posts: 635
    DC 2008, MSG 2008, Chicago 2009, Berlin 2012

    One of the best live songs for sure!

    July can't come soon enough!
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,214
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    its so good to talk about music and shows at porch forum..

    Yes it's nice to talk about shows instead of stuff like stickers, backpacks, ticket lotteries and unopened overpriced vinyl :lol:.
    exactly
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Haven't seen it live yet, but you people are so fortunate to have heard this at a show - even more so for some of you who heard it multiple times. Easily one of my favorite PJ songs and defnitely in my top 3. It's my holy grail song to hear live at a show.

    Really hoping and wishing it gets busted out at Wrigley. I've called it as the opener and think it would be the perfect opener for Wrigley. If it is I am going to lose my shit. :lol:
    Bristow, VA - 5.13.10
    East Troy, WI - 9.3.11
    East Troy, WI - 9.4.11
    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
    New York, NY - 5.2.16
    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,214
    YLed2 wrote:
    Haven't seen it live yet, but you people are so fortunate to have heard this at a show - even more so for some of you who heard it multiple times. Easily one of my favorite PJ songs and defnitely in my top 3. It's my holy grail song to hear live at a show.

    Really hoping and wishing it gets busted out at Wrigley. I've called it as the opener and think it would be the perfect opener for Wrigley. If it is I am going to lose my shit. :lol:
    its really great live..have some mystery..so power...you will see it in 100 days.. :mrgreen:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Ok wrote:
    08 in Washington DC - the opener. Amaz.

    This. And yes, it's an amazing opener.
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    YLed2 wrote:
    Haven't seen it live yet, but you people are so fortunate to have heard this at a show - even more so for some of you who heard it multiple times. Easily one of my favorite PJ songs and defnitely in my top 3. It's my holy grail song to hear live at a show.

    Really hoping and wishing it gets busted out at Wrigley. I've called it as the opener and think it would be the perfect opener for Wrigley. If it is I am going to lose my shit. :lol:
    its really great live..have some mystery..so power...you will see it in 100 days.. :mrgreen:

    I hope so D - you're calling it as the opener as well yeah?

    Just an amazing song that is rarely played. Powerful song and would love nothing more than to hear that opening riff to start off a show.
    Bristow, VA - 5.13.10
    East Troy, WI - 9.3.11
    East Troy, WI - 9.4.11
    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
    New York, NY - 5.2.16
    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

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    Paulina87Paulina87 Poland Posts: 3,300
    One of the best songs live
    Berlin 09 and 12 :)
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    hrd2imgn@comcast.nethrd2imgn@comcast.net Posts: 4
    waited and waited for it, even wore a ridiculous neon "play H2i Pussies" shirt standing in line all day at the VIC....well they did play it that day and it was magic!

    Then Again at MSG, DC, and Chicago....maybe Wrigley????

    My fav PJ tune for whatever reason it was the right song at the right time when I first heard it on a bootleg in mid 90's as a demo.
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    lockedlocked Boston Posts: 4,004
    It's a rare gift the band gave us (more generous in 2008) but back to "rare" after that..
    "This here's a REQUEST!"
    EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
    10/25/13 Hartford
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    youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,574
    Saw it at my second show, Mansfield 08. Terrific opener.
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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    GibsonGibson Toronto Posts: 2,543
    W.M.Eh wrote:
    London ON 09.12.05, blue line to the stage on Stone's side.

    That 05 Canada Tour (Lost Dogs Tour) brought out the b-sides, saw Black Red Yellow and Oceans that same night.

    +1

    ENCORE 1
    Nothing As it Seems
    Off He Goes
    Hard To Imagine
    Alive

    Is one of the most solid encores I have ever experienced. Vancouver '09 was intense too.
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    juddboz80juddboz80 Posts: 2,141
    I went to the 8-23-09 show hoping to hear it as an opener.....they opened w long road and that ended up being an amazing show......the next night they opened w hard to imagine and it was amazing!!!!!!! That was an amazing night and at the time i thought they were the best 2 shows ive ever seen......i was in total heaven with those 2the nights and the setlists they played!!!!
    Cant buy what i want cause its free....
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    rssesqrssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGaAZWI70fU
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,012
    ROOOOOOO 08!
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    nippleholicnippleholic Toronto Posts: 1,083
    Seen it 4 times:

    09/12/05 - London, ON
    05/19/06 - Grand Rapids, MI
    06/24/08 - New York, NY
    04/07/12 - Berlin, Germany
    2003: Buffalo, Toronto
    2004: Boston (x2), Toledo, Grand Rapids
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    2018: Amsterdam (x2), Padua, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: San Diego, Los Angeles (x2), Oakland (x2), Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Fort Worth (x2), Austin (x2)

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    goldrushgoldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,309
    edited April 2013
    I first heard it live mid-set at The Vic in 07, then I got it as an opener at MSG in 08. Definitley one of my favourite openers that I've seen
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    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
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    RedMosquito02RedMosquito02 Posts: 2,560
    Been fortunate to catch 3 of these beauties:

    Montreal, QC '98
    Manchester, TN '08
    Mansfield, MA '08
    33...
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    TeddyledbetterTeddyledbetter Seattle, WA Posts: 474
    5 times so far for me~ LOVE this song!

    9/1/2005 George, Washington
    10/5/2005 Chicago, IL
    5/19/2006 Grand Rapids, MI
    8/2/2007 Chicago, IL
    8/24/2009 Chicago, IL
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    DarthTeddyBearDarthTeddyBear Posts: 9
    I don't post much at all but this topic is close to our heart.
    Bonnarroo 08 was amazing, a foreshadowing of a night to be remembered but
    Berlin 2012 was special.
    Background: We used the lyrics for the birth announcement of our second son. The cover had a picture of us and our first son kissing the big belly of his future baby brother with the caption "things were different then" followed on the next page by a picture of big bro kissing his new born baby bro on his forehead with the caption, "All is different now"
    Prague 2012: We had the ultimate privilege and thrill of a lifetime of meeting Ed outside the hotel and we were able to tell him the story. He was genuinely touched.
    Berlin 2012: Night one we were floored that he in fact dedicated HTI to us and can be heard on the bootleg "Over there from New York City"
    One of the best songs ever from the BEST BAND EVER.
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    cutzcutz Posts: 11,467
    edited April 2013
    6 X:

    Philly-2005
    East Rutherford-2-2006
    Camden-1-2008
    Wash. DC-2008
    MSG-1-2008
    Mansfield-1-2008

    I think i'm ready to see/hear it again.

    2013.......... I HOPE.
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    pilatesdogpilatesdog Posts: 55
    June 22nd 2008 Washington DC
    A truant finds home and a wish to hold on but theres a trapdoor in the sun Over 20 shows attended, remember at least half
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    Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    I guess I get around . Pearl Jam has shown me the Hard to Imagine love fourteen times. The shows were :

    8/28/98 Camden, N.J. Played right after Philadelphia Freedom and Sweet Home Alabama according to setlist.
    9/1/05 The Gorge, George, WA
    9/4/05 The Saddledome, Calgary, AB
    9/12/05 John Labatt Center, London , Ont
    10/3/05 Wachovia Center, Philly
    10/5/05 House of Blues, Chicago
    6/3/06 Continental Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
    6/26/07 Copenhagen
    6/14/08 Opener @ Bonnaroo
    6/19/08 Camden, NJ
    6/22/08 Washington, D.C.
    6/24/08 MSG, NYC
    6/28/08 Mansfield, MA
    8/15/09 Wulheide, Berlin
    "Buy the ticket,take the ride"
    Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    "If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
    Johan Cruijff
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    STLJOESTLJOE St. Louis, MO Posts: 132
    Vic Theater- 2007. One of the many magical moments of that magical night.
    3/14/94; 4/22/03; 7/9/03; 10/5/04; 5/17/06; 8/2/07; 8/5/07; 8/23/09; 5/4/10; 5/9/10; 5/20/10; 5/21/10; 9/3/11; 9/4/11; 9/2/12; 9/21/12; 7/19/13; 11/15/13; 11/16/13; 12/4/13; 12/6/13
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    ChoccoloccotideChoccoloccotide A grass shack nailed to a pinewood floor Posts: 810
    Hopefully I can join this exclusive club after 7/19/2013. :D:D
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Blind3 wrote:
    I guess I get around . Pearl Jam has shown me the Hard to Imagine love fourteen times. The shows were :

    8/28/98 Camden, N.J. Played right after Philadelphia Freedom and Sweet Home Alabama according to setlist.
    9/1/05 The Gorge, George, WA
    9/4/05 The Saddledome, Calgary, AB
    9/12/05 John Labatt Center, London , Ont
    10/3/05 Wachovia Center, Philly
    10/5/05 House of Blues, Chicago
    6/3/06 Continental Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
    6/26/07 Copenhagen
    6/14/08 Opener @ Bonnaroo
    6/19/08 Camden, NJ
    6/22/08 Washington, D.C.
    6/24/08 MSG, NYC
    6/28/08 Mansfield, MA
    8/15/09 Wulheide, Berlin

    Holy Hell.....seen it 14 times of the 34 times played. You, my friend, are a very fortunate individual.
    Bristow, VA - 5.13.10
    East Troy, WI - 9.3.11
    East Troy, WI - 9.4.11
    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
    New York, NY - 5.2.16
    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,575
    It's hard to imagine but I've been fortunate enough to catch this Lost Dog 7 times to date:

    '98 Montreal
    '05 London
    '06 Grand Rapids
    '07 Chicago (Vic Theatre)
    '08 NYC
    '08 Mansfield
    '09 Chicago

    It just dawned on me the song wasn't played at any of the '09 Spectrum shows, which I found surprising.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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    TMudrickTMudrick Posts: 267
    locked wrote:
    Stunningly beautiful :
    6/28/08 Mansfield


    Check out this video on YouTube:

    http://youtu.be/bDNJCQR4sRs


    How about you??


    Was there too!
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    shepshep Houston Posts: 5,652
    MSG 2008 was my only viewing of this song...

    Great opener, but, and go ahead and blast me, it's not my favorite....

    It is just fucking hard to top Release... good on way too many levels...

    I am dying to see them open with Sometimes into Breakerfall... those are 2 of my favs and I think would be an amazing opening combination...

    hopefully soon...
    Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
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    josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 28,319
    smarchee wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    locked wrote:
    Stunningly beautiful :
    6/28/08 Mansfield


    Check out this video on YouTube:

    http://youtu.be/bDNJCQR4sRs


    How about you??

    Was 1 row back from who ever had the camera to hi's right great version my fav opener ...

    wow, so we have sat close together because I was right behind this person. I won 2nd row lottery that night and was right in this position, I didn't see my self when they panned to the crowd, so strange to see the song from my exact view and the way I remembered it, I remember Mike waving his hand through the song lol

    Yep when the camera panned to the right i saw myself for a second , funny to think i was very close to you that night ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
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