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I felt so old after watching PJ last night..lol

PearlJammer623PearlJammer623 Posts: 189
edited June 2009 in The Porch
It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....
The band was rocking for sure......, but ed looked and sounded about the same as mick Jagger.
It reminded me of when i saw robert Plant solo, and he tried to sing some older hard rocking zepplin tunes.
He just couldnt do it....still entertaining though....

But i still have hope,,,,cause i remember PJ when they were last on saturday night live. Ed's voice sounded off, and could not keep up with the band. Then when i saw a few shows that tour....well HE WAS FCKING AMAZING LIVE.

So lets hope it was the tempo of the new song, and tv sound that made subpar.
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  • The RockThe Rock Posts: 1,439
    Ed is rarely in top form whenever they appear on a chat show before the album is released and before the tour starts.

    It usually takes him a few shows to get back into the swing of it and then he's on fire.
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....
    The band was rocking for sure......, but ed looked and sounded about the same as mick Jagger.
    It reminded me of when i saw robert Plant solo, and he tried to sing some older hard rocking zepplin tunes.
    He just couldnt do it....still entertaining though....

    But i still have hope,,,,cause i remember PJ when they were last on saturday night live. Ed's voice sounded off, and could not keep up with the band. Then when i saw a few shows that tour....well HE WAS FCKING AMAZING LIVE.

    So lets hope it was the tempo of the new song, and tv sound that made subpar.

    I wouldn't worry about Ed. He'll be fine.

    (Looked like Mick Jagger? Seriously? Time to invest in a better TV, dude.)
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  • BravejamriotBravejamriot Posts: 217
    He started slow, but even by the end of the song he was rocking out better. He'll be fine in August, don't you worry.
  • dislocateddislocated Posts: 599
    I felt old when I had to fast forward my dvr this morning to wath it. Conan is on waaay past my bedtime.
  • surfanddestroysurfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    I don't get what the deal is, I though Ed looked and sounded great.
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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    The Rock wrote:
    Ed is rarely in top form whenever they appear on a chat show before the album is released and before the tour starts.

    It usually takes him a few shows to get back into the swing of it and then he's on fire.

    Yeah... even show by show. Ed in soundcheck isn't that good... it seems to take a few songs to loosen up the pipes.

    Plus the audio wasn't mixed that well on TV at all last night.
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I don't get what the deal is, I though Ed looked and sounded great.

    There were a couple of instance when he sounded a little hoarse. But only a couple. People here make it sound like he was William Hung or some bullshit.

    As far as looked ... yeah, he looked fine. I don't know what people are talking about in that regard. Maybe some people haven't seen him since '92? I dunno.
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  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    Let's talk about Stone's hair.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,874
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....
    The band was rocking for sure......, but ed looked and sounded about the same as mick Jagger.
    It reminded me of when i saw robert Plant solo, and he tried to sing some older hard rocking zepplin tunes.
    He just couldnt do it....still entertaining though....

    But i still have hope,,,,cause i remember PJ when they were last on saturday night live. Ed's voice sounded off, and could not keep up with the band. Then when i saw a few shows that tour....well HE WAS FCKING AMAZING LIVE.

    So lets hope it was the tempo of the new song, and tv sound that made subpar.

    Mick Jagger???? Come on now, let's not get out of hand. He didn't sound too great at the beginning, but seemed to get better as the song went on. It didn't help that the TV sound was terrible and it was hard to hear his vocals. He's going to sound great in August!
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Stephen Flow wrote:
    Let's talk about Stone's hair.

    I dig it. He used to look like an accountant. But I wouldn't trust him with my taxes now, the hippy!
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  • sk8nshoot1sk8nshoot1 Posts: 722
    Stephen Flow wrote:
    Let's talk about Stone's hair.

    Almost didn't recognize him... But that style of playing the guitar gave it away...
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    Stephen Flow wrote:
    Let's talk about Stone's hair.
    Loved Stone's hair. Grow it baby!! Mike's hair looks good too.
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,642
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....

    my excitement, anticipation was quickly replaced with exactly the same feelings.

    they all deserve an A for effort, but things have definitely changed.
    Nice shirt.
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    QuarterToTen wrote:
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....

    my excitement, anticipation was quickly replaced with exactly the same feelings.

    they all deserve an A for effort, but things have definitely changed.

    Seemed like the same band I saw at MSG less than a year ago ...
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  • NickyNoochNickyNooch Posts: 629
    All I know is Will Farrel singing "never can say goodbye" by the Jackson 5 cracked me up! Maybe that makes me old :)

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  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    Im not passing judgement until I hear the whole album. I remember when Comatose surfaced when it was called Crapshoot, I hated that song when it first heard the live version. Then when the album came out, It was one of my favorite songs.
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  • Pearl moonPearl moon East Coast Posts: 9
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....
    The band was rocking for sure......, but ed looked and sounded about the same as mick Jagger.
    It reminded me of when i saw robert Plant solo, and he tried to sing some older hard rocking zepplin tunes.
    He just couldnt do it....still entertaining though....

    But i still have hope,,,,cause i remember PJ when they were last on saturday night live. Ed's voice sounded off, and could not keep up with the band. Then when i saw a few shows that tour....well HE WAS FCKING AMAZING LIVE.

    So lets hope it was the tempo of the new song, and tv sound that made subpar.[

    First of all comparing Ed to Mick is ridiculous,just because Ed is not a kid anymore doesn't make him any less vital and amazing as he was in'91....He sounded great to me!maybe the sound guy was subpar if anyone.The band was tight,and I thought"get some"was edgy and very catchy,with a few more listens I like it more+more :D As far as looks Ed is only getting hotter with age and experience 8-)
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,291
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....
    The band was rocking for sure......, but ed looked and sounded about the same as mick Jagger.
    It reminded me of when i saw robert Plant solo, and he tried to sing some older hard rocking zepplin tunes.
    He just couldnt do it....still entertaining though....

    But i still have hope,,,,cause i remember PJ when they were last on saturday night live. Ed's voice sounded off, and could not keep up with the band. Then when i saw a few shows that tour....well HE WAS FCKING AMAZING LIVE.

    So lets hope it was the tempo of the new song, and tv sound that made subpar.

    I thought it rocked....a little raw but it's brand new...
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  • blondieblue227blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    the pit is making me not want to watch. YIKES!

    (i dvr-ed it)
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    blondieblue227 wrote:
    the pit is making me not want to watch. YIKES!

    (i dvr-ed it)

    You should know better than to listen to these d-bags.
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  • ZosoZoso Posts: 6,425
    eddie is almost mid 40's how do you expect him to be sounding after not singing for a good 8 months. Seriosuyl everyone ages it's fact.. PJ arne't always going to be that young band infact they are already considered an 'old' band. Everyone think ed looks fat (which is bullshit and who gives a shit either way) and he cant sing anymore lol it's ridiculous really.. It was a great song end of story.
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  • blondieblue227blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    slightofjeff wrote:
    blondieblue227 wrote:
    the pit is making me not want to watch. YIKES!

    (i dvr-ed it)

    You should know better than to listen to these d-bags.


    good point.
    they are just freaked out because if ed looks old, than they're getting old.
    duurrr.....getting old IS NOT a bad thing.
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    blondieblue227 wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    blondieblue227 wrote:
    the pit is making me not want to watch. YIKES!

    (i dvr-ed it)

    You should know better than to listen to these d-bags.


    good point.
    they are just freaked out because if ed looks old, than they're getting old.
    duurrr.....getting old IS NOT a bad thing.

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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,815
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I don't get what the deal is, I though Ed looked and sounded great.

    I just watched it on YouTube again and I thought it was good too. I thought they all looked really good and the band sounded very tight. Love Stone's hair too.

    And physically, Ed looked good. Mighty fine, actually :)
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  • 1crookedheart1crookedheart Posts: 33
    Ha! I had the opposite reaction. Watching Pearl Jam rock it last night made me feel young again!

    I thought it was great - a little raw, but in a good way.
  • OkOk Posts: 2,144
    slightofjeff wrote:
    PearlJammer623 wrote:
    It sucked watching ed last night..lol i realized that we are all getting old.....
    The band was rocking for sure......, but ed looked and sounded about the same as mick Jagger.
    It reminded me of when i saw robert Plant solo, and he tried to sing some older hard rocking zepplin tunes.
    He just couldnt do it....still entertaining though....

    But i still have hope,,,,cause i remember PJ when they were last on saturday night live. Ed's voice sounded off, and could not keep up with the band. Then when i saw a few shows that tour....well HE WAS FCKING AMAZING LIVE.

    So lets hope it was the tempo of the new song, and tv sound that made subpar.

    I wouldn't worry about Ed. He'll be fine.

    (Looked like Mick Jagger? Seriously? Time to invest in a better TV, dude.)

    :D
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    sk8nshoot1 wrote:
    Stephen Flow wrote:
    Let's talk about Stone's hair.

    Almost didn't recognize him... But that style of playing the guitar gave it away...


    Was that really stone? lol
  • gonzogonzo Posts: 748
    Zoso wrote:
    eddie is almost mid 40's how do you expect him to be sounding after not singing for a good 8 months. Seriosuyl everyone ages it's fact.. PJ arne't always going to be that young band infact they are already considered an 'old' band. Everyone think ed looks fat (which is bullshit and who gives a shit either way) and he cant sing anymore lol it's ridiculous really.. It was a great song end of story.

    yes. and exactly why ed is doing a SOLO tour before the band goes out.. warming up the pipes.
    he was fine. they will rock it this year.
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    I thought Ed sounded great after the song really kicked in. He does look bigger but he was wearing a different fitting tshirt than he usually wears, and maybe he did put on some weight knowing he was gonna be touring alot, and it would be easy to lose. Through his chest he looks thicker so he coulda just bulked up some.

    Stone looked cool as fuck

    Jeff rocked it
  • BelieveYouMeBelieveYouMe Posts: 38
    I also agree that Ed seems to have put on some weight. It was my first impression watching their performance last night, but he is turning 45 yrs old later this year and has kids now. Is it me or is he starting to look more and more like Russell Crowe?
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