He says it's on the tip of his tongue and can't for the life of him figure out whose legs these are.
He'll punch himself once he hears the name... ah well.
I wish we could have contributed to one of the greatest threads for a new album! dang....
I may have missed it - but what about picture #2? I see The Pit and the Pendulum by Poe as mentioned by someone as a possible clue.
Back to lurker mode on this thread unless we hit a jackpot on the first legs...
I know them too, that's what is so bothersome.
It is definitely someone famous.
It is definitely a sex symbol like Raquel Welch and Ursula Andress from that era.
I tried all the bond girls...no luck.
I was thinking Farrah but its a bathing suit not a dress.
Makes me so mad
2006/05/25 - Boston
2008/06/30 - Mansfield
2009/10/31 - Philadelphia
2010/05/17 - Boston
2011/06/15 - Providence (Eddie Vedder)
2012/09/02 - Made in America
2013/10/17 - Worcester
2013/10/25 - Hartford
2015/09/26 - Global Citizen Festival
2016/08/05 - Fenway
2016/08/07 - Fenway
It is definitely a sex symbol like Raquel Welch and Ursula Andress from that era.
I tried all the bond girls...no luck.
I was thinking Farrah but its a bathing suit not a dress.
Makes me so mad
I keep thinking someone like Pam Grier/Foxy Brown era, but couldn't find anything matching.
"McCready played on, lending credence to the theory that he was actually built in Stone’s basement from spare truck parts and vinyl records." - Glide Mag. review of MSG 7/8/03
Snoop DID play Huggy Bear in the Starsky and Hutch remake film...
And fitting with the 60's/70's TV mash-up - I really think that looks like Robin Williams as Mork IN Gilligan's clothes - The eyebrows, nose and chin make me think him over Bob Denver...
And I think those really might be Farrah's legs - one leg straight, one bent at the knee, red bathing suit - they are all essentially wearing bathing suits, so it would fit perfectly.
in the upper right photo....the three blonde women coming out of the skull could quite possibly represent the 3 Sirens of mythology that lured sailors to crash their ships into the rocks with their hypnotizing song. It was prophesied when any ship was able to sail past their island without succumbing to the sweet song, the Sirens would leap into the sea and drown.
And WHOA...think I stumbled on something here...while looking for pictures I came across this site...
Look at all those pictures. Apparently the legend of the Sirens relates to UFOs and extra-terrestrials as well...
Some of the photos are obviously doctored, but interesting nonetheless.
There is a UFO in one of the other pictures on the Backspacer cover. This makes me think there is a big common theme here or something.
I'm pretty sure that's not the original...but good try
Maybe leave the detective work to Sherlock and Watson next time.
2006/05/25 - Boston
2008/06/30 - Mansfield
2009/10/31 - Philadelphia
2010/05/17 - Boston
2011/06/15 - Providence (Eddie Vedder)
2012/09/02 - Made in America
2013/10/17 - Worcester
2013/10/25 - Hartford
2015/09/26 - Global Citizen Festival
2016/08/05 - Fenway
2016/08/07 - Fenway
in the upper right photo....the three blonde women coming out of the skull could quite possibly represent the 3 Sirens of mythology that lured sailors to crash their ships into the rocks with their hypnotizing song. It was prophesied when any ship was able to sail past their island without succumbing to the sweet song, the Sirens would leap into the sea and drown.
And WHOA...think I stumbled on something here...while looking for pictures I came across this site...
Look at all those pictures. Apparently the legend of the Sirens relates to UFOs and extra-terrestrials as well...
Some of the photos are obviously doctored, but interesting nonetheless.
There is a UFO in one of the other pictures on the Backspacer cover. This makes me think there is a big common theme here or something.
There is a Kurt Vonnegut book entitled "Sirens of Titan" that has everything to do with UFOs, extra-terrestrials, and other phenomena. Maybe that means something. And maybe I am driving myself on the brink of madness trying to decipher these.
It is definitely a sex symbol like Raquel Welch and Ursula Andress from that era.
I tried all the bond girls...no luck.
I was thinking Farrah but its a bathing suit not a dress.
Makes me so mad
I'm glad we are not the only ones who are still frustrated about this.... even the kids are looking at us crazy like: "It's just legs...." :? at mom and dad like they are aliens...
Like you we tried everything - looking through all the bonds girl....sex symbols of 60s/70s....all pinups women both in books and online... groans. Even the american african history....
I don't think Seattle is underwater, it looks like the boy is looking into an aquarium with the skyline in the background. Seattle Aquarium maybe?
Could the swimmer be a nod to sea monkeys? But, it looks like a karate pose and she has a cape. ???
There is a Kurt Vonnegut book entitled "Sirens of Titan" that has everything to do with UFOs, extra-terrestrials, and other phenomena. Maybe that means something. And maybe I am driving myself on the brink of madness trying to decipher these.
In the Uncut interview, Ed mentioned how influential Kurt Vonnegut's writing has been. So if Ed had any imput on the artwork (pretty safe to assume he did) then this connection makes sense.
just so you guys know...I'm on the red dress case, too!
closest I was able to get is this:
Marilyn. Drat! It's gotta be something 60s, right? famous scene/still just like the other two..
I found that one too, Im on a mission with that red dress girl, but after looking at it and comparing it came to the conclusion that it can't be it, because Marilyn had really fair skin and the woman on the drawing has a darker tone...
We'll figure out I'm sure, someone will figure it out before we all go nuts! LOL
"Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
There is a Kurt Vonnegut book entitled "Sirens of Titan" that has everything to do with UFOs, extra-terrestrials, and other phenomena. Maybe that means something. And maybe I am driving myself on the brink of madness trying to decipher these.
In the Uncut interview, Ed mentioned how influential Kurt Vonnegut's writing has been. So if Ed had any imput on the artwork (pretty safe to assume he did) then this connection makes sense.
Re: What do the 9 images on Backspacer mean?
by mookeywrench » July 29th, 2009, 8:27 pm
just so you guys know...I'm on the red dress case, too!
closest I was able to get is this:
Marilyn. Drat! It's gotta be something 60s, right? famous scene/still just like the other two..
I think this one is relevant because the shoes are the same and it's not so much a dress as a very short pantsuit (which is what it looked like to me in the picture with the guy on the tricycle.)
why do i get the feeling that it's some obscure 60s gem of a film that only Tom and perhaps Gene Siskel would know! like this still from an Italian neo-realism flick. quick someone email Gene...
why do i get the feeling that it's some obscure 60s gem of a film that only Tom and perhaps Gene Siskel would know! like this still from an Italian neo-realism flick. quick someone email Gene...
p.s. I swear Tom did this on purpose.
lol!
Email him!! go go go!
I don't want to bother him... :P
This is driving me crazy...I've been glued to the computer more than usual today...and that is making me feel dirty!
email him and put us out of misery please!
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EV: It's your band.
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"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
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We've worked on this for hours... nada zip zilch.
Hubby keeps saying, "I know these legs!!"
*smirks* Reaaallly....
He says it's on the tip of his tongue and can't for the life of him figure out whose legs these are.
He'll punch himself once he hears the name... ah well.
I wish we could have contributed to one of the greatest threads for a new album! dang....
I may have missed it - but what about picture #2? I see The Pit and the Pendulum by Poe as mentioned by someone as a possible clue.
Back to lurker mode on this thread unless we hit a jackpot on the first legs...
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
I know them too, that's what is so bothersome.
It is definitely someone famous.
It is definitely a sex symbol like Raquel Welch and Ursula Andress from that era.
I tried all the bond girls...no luck.
I was thinking Farrah but its a bathing suit not a dress.
Makes me so mad
2008/06/30 - Mansfield
2009/10/31 - Philadelphia
2010/05/17 - Boston
2011/06/15 - Providence (Eddie Vedder)
2012/09/02 - Made in America
2013/10/17 - Worcester
2013/10/25 - Hartford
2015/09/26 - Global Citizen Festival
2016/08/05 - Fenway
2016/08/07 - Fenway
I keep thinking someone like Pam Grier/Foxy Brown era, but couldn't find anything matching.
Snoop DID play Huggy Bear in the Starsky and Hutch remake film...
And fitting with the 60's/70's TV mash-up - I really think that looks like Robin Williams as Mork IN Gilligan's clothes - The eyebrows, nose and chin make me think him over Bob Denver...
And I think those really might be Farrah's legs - one leg straight, one bent at the knee, red bathing suit - they are all essentially wearing bathing suits, so it would fit perfectly.
https://www.facebook.com/Bring.Pearl.Jam.To.Israel
Red Dress Legs: At first I was thinking Jodie Foster from Taxi Driver.......but now I'm thinking Rita Hayworth.
in the upper right photo....the three blonde women coming out of the skull could quite possibly represent the 3 Sirens of mythology that lured sailors to crash their ships into the rocks with their hypnotizing song. It was prophesied when any ship was able to sail past their island without succumbing to the sweet song, the Sirens would leap into the sea and drown.
And WHOA...think I stumbled on something here...while looking for pictures I came across this site...
http://www.worth1000.com/contest.asp?co ... &page=5000
Look at all those pictures. Apparently the legend of the Sirens relates to UFOs and extra-terrestrials as well...
Some of the photos are obviously doctored, but interesting nonetheless.
There is a UFO in one of the other pictures on the Backspacer cover. This makes me think there is a big common theme here or something.
Thanks.. did not know that.. Fascinating!
Such a kickass print.. just purchased it from a poster site!
Not close enough...
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I'm pretty sure that's not the original...but good try
Maybe leave the detective work to Sherlock and Watson next time.
2008/06/30 - Mansfield
2009/10/31 - Philadelphia
2010/05/17 - Boston
2011/06/15 - Providence (Eddie Vedder)
2012/09/02 - Made in America
2013/10/17 - Worcester
2013/10/25 - Hartford
2015/09/26 - Global Citizen Festival
2016/08/05 - Fenway
2016/08/07 - Fenway
There is a Kurt Vonnegut book entitled "Sirens of Titan" that has everything to do with UFOs, extra-terrestrials, and other phenomena. Maybe that means something. And maybe I am driving myself on the brink of madness trying to decipher these.
closest I was able to get is this:
Marilyn. Drat! It's gotta be something 60s, right? famous scene/still just like the other two..
I'm glad we are not the only ones who are still frustrated about this.... even the kids are looking at us crazy like: "It's just legs...." :? at mom and dad like they are aliens...
Like you we tried everything - looking through all the bonds girl....sex symbols of 60s/70s....all pinups women both in books and online... groans. Even the american african history....
Thought about that also... Pam Grier was in a movie with Snoop Dogg.... he was a pimp.
Nada...
It has to be a darker skin... hubby said with that skin color, it has to be a dark haired woman. perhaps olive skin, Italian woman maybe?
we. cannot. give. up.
must. continue.....so we can get our sanity back!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
Welcome aboard, broloco!
close close...but no cigar....
has to be darker skin... keeep trying!!!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
Could the swimmer be a nod to sea monkeys? But, it looks like a karate pose and she has a cape. ???
Could the red dress lady be Sophia Loren?
In the Uncut interview, Ed mentioned how influential Kurt Vonnegut's writing has been. So if Ed had any imput on the artwork (pretty safe to assume he did) then this connection makes sense.
I found that one too, Im on a mission with that red dress girl, but after looking at it and comparing it came to the conclusion that it can't be it, because Marilyn had really fair skin and the woman on the drawing has a darker tone...
We'll figure out I'm sure, someone will figure it out before we all go nuts! LOL
but i don't think she looked like that in the 60's.
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
Re: What do the 9 images on Backspacer mean?
by mookeywrench » July 29th, 2009, 8:27 pm
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1037/533940952_98629aab9e.jpg?v=0
kurt vonnegut - sirens of titan
Hubby just told me a name to look up before he fell asleep.... but it's not familiar to me and I can't really find pictures.
Betty Gamble? Betty Grable? Oops...forgot which one he said.
If not...then I'm beginning to wonder if maybe it's a combination of women....but that wouldn't work, right?
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
http://www.prices4antiques.com/works-on ... 901783.htm
My mind is really going...going weak....
It's her!! Because I said so!!! Her shoes said so!!!
lol.... gonna have a little walk.... need some air....
EDIT: Hold on...before I go... wanted to add info here in case it's not obvious to others...
all are actresses/models... even snoop dogg.... doesn't matter if they suck. lol.
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
"Thurston the Great Magician, The Wonder Show of the Universe, Do the Spirits Come Back? "
What does it all mean??
http://www.mania.com/brains-attack_article_31262.html
I think this one is relevant because the shoes are the same and it's not so much a dress as a very short pantsuit (which is what it looked like to me in the picture with the guy on the tricycle.)
Her skin color is too white, though... unless there's a picture of her somewhere where she's painted darker.
I just realized something... I didn't know that Ursula and Raquel also posed for playboy.
So... Marilyn Monroe was famous for that too...
This is challenging!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
p.s. I swear Tom did this on purpose.
lol!
Email him!! go go go!
I don't want to bother him... :P
This is driving me crazy...I've been glued to the computer more than usual today...and that is making me feel dirty!
email him and put us out of misery please!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII