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If you were to interview Pearl Jam what would you ask?

RubberbandmanRubberbandman Posts: 439
edited August 2009 in The Porch
One question

Go !!!!!!

I would ask the band if "Footsteps" was something left over from the Temple of the Dog demos or bsides?
The song almost has the exact riff as "Times of Trouble"
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  • gar mcmichaelgar mcmichael Posts: 184
    I would ask why the greatest band in the world can't figure out a way to eliminate the clusterf#$% that happens on their web site every time a major ticket presale occurs.
  • chris32482chris32482 Posts: 213
    Rubberbandman wrote:
    One question

    Go !!!!!!

    I would ask the band if "Footsteps" was something left over from the Temple of the Dog demos or bsides?
    The song almost has the exact riff as "Times of Trouble"

    Footsteps was one of the Stone/Jeff compositions that was sent to Ed as a demo. He wrote the lyrics to Footsteps. Then it was used on the Temple o/t Dog record before Pearl Jam ever had a record deal. So basically two of the greatest rock lyricists of all time wrote two very different songs from one riff.
  • Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    chris32482 wrote:
    Rubberbandman wrote:
    One question

    Go !!!!!!

    I would ask the band if "Footsteps" was something left over from the Temple of the Dog demos or bsides?
    The song almost has the exact riff as "Times of Trouble"

    Footsteps was one of the Stone/Jeff compositions that was sent to Ed as a demo. He wrote the lyrics to Footsteps. Then it was used on the Temple o/t Dog record before Pearl Jam ever had a record deal. So basically two of the greatest rock lyricists of all time wrote two very different songs from one riff.


    Close, but no cigar. The songs Dollar Short (Alive), Agytian Crave (Once), and Times of Trouble (Footsteps/Times of Trouble) were all at one point Mother Love Bone songs. Andy had lyrics and had even possibly recorded these lyrics at a rehearsal or in a studio. He passed very soon after as these songs were coming to be.

    Stone then took those 3 songs, as well as a bunch others known through The Gossman Project (mostly named based on time signatures and key, and resemblence to other songs. Doobie E - doobie brothers feel, key of E, 7up - time signature is 7/4, Weird A - weird riff in A - typical ways to title songs that don't have a title...if you've ever been in a band - how many untitled songs do you have?)

    So the Gossman project made its rounds, and Eddie recorded his version (Footsteps) while in San Diego, as Stone, Jeff, and Mike were working with Chris Cornell and Matt Cameron for Temple of the Dog - where Chris Cornell wrote his lyrics to Times of Trouble - keeping the original Andy Wood title, as well as using 7up for Pushin' Forward Back.

    Of course they flew Eddie out to Seattle and were going to rehearse after ToTD were done rehearsing as Eddie noticed Chris struggling with both parts of Hunger Strike, and Ed timidly walked up to the mic to help him out - the rest of that is history.

    ANYWAYS....

    So my question would be, will Dollar Short, Agytian Crave, and Times of Trouble ever see the lite of day featuring Andy's lyrics?

    Hope that helped fellas!

    -Seth
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  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    Me: (sweating like Chris farley) Remember that time you played Even Flow?

    Mike: yeah......

    Me: that was cool
  • Crazy MarcusCrazy Marcus Posts: 1,823
    What were the original lyrics of Yellow Ledbetter? :lol:
  • starmap3333starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    How do you feel about your whiney "me first, me, me, me!!!!" fan base?
  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    "What's it like to melt faces for a living?"

    Wait. Shoot. Someone already asked that one.
    :lol:
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  • Not For YouNot For You Posts: 360
    I wouldn't ask any quations...

    I would just say: DON'T FUCKING STOP!
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  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    "Why do you not play No Way live?"

    I would ask this directly to Stone.
  • eddies in my treeeddies in my tree Posts: 486
    Stephen Flow wrote:
    "Why do you not play No Way live?"

    I would ask this directly to Stone.

    +1
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  • IamMineIamMine Posts: 2,743
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    Me: (sweating like Chris farley) Remember that time you played Even Flow?

    Mike: yeah......

    Me: that was cool

    :mrgreen:
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  • PJ Fan est. 1990PJ Fan est. 1990 Posts: 1,788
    i'd ask "Hey can i join?" i don't know what i'd do considering they already have 2 guitarists (three when ed plays) and one of every other instrument i can play...no spots for me...but i'd ask anyways...

    if that fails i'd just ask to jam with them...show off how many PJ songs i can play on guitar
  • NoelMichaelNoelMichael Posts: 1,635
    I'd ask Boom for a Red Ryder BB Gun
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  • see_the_worldsee_the_world Posts: 172
    I'd ask them about Nirvana ;)
    If I knew where it was, I would take you there...
  • Fender_ManFender_Man Posts: 408
    Who was the first band member brave enough to ask Jeff to ditch the hat!
  • brandon10brandon10 Posts: 1,114
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    chris32482 wrote:
    Rubberbandman wrote:
    One question

    Go !!!!!!

    I would ask the band if "Footsteps" was something left over from the Temple of the Dog demos or bsides?
    The song almost has the exact riff as "Times of Trouble"

    Footsteps was one of the Stone/Jeff compositions that was sent to Ed as a demo. He wrote the lyrics to Footsteps. Then it was used on the Temple o/t Dog record before Pearl Jam ever had a record deal. So basically two of the greatest rock lyricists of all time wrote two very different songs from one riff.


    Close, but no cigar. The songs Dollar Short (Alive), Agytian Crave (Once), and Times of Trouble (Footsteps/Times of Trouble) were all at one point Mother Love Bone songs. Andy had lyrics and had even possibly recorded these lyrics at a rehearsal or in a studio. He passed very soon after as these songs were coming to be.

    Stone then took those 3 songs, as well as a bunch others known through The Gossman Project (mostly named based on time signatures and key, and resemblence to other songs. Doobie E - doobie brothers feel, key of E, 7up - time signature is 7/4, Weird A - weird riff in A - typical ways to title songs that don't have a title...if you've ever been in a band - how many untitled songs do you have?)

    So the Gossman project made its rounds, and Eddie recorded his version (Footsteps) while in San Diego, as Stone, Jeff, and Mike were working with Chris Cornell and Matt Cameron for Temple of the Dog - where Chris Cornell wrote his lyrics to Times of Trouble - keeping the original Andy Wood title, as well as using 7up for Pushin' Forward Back.

    Of course they flew Eddie out to Seattle and were going to rehearse after ToTD were done rehearsing as Eddie noticed Chris struggling with both parts of Hunger Strike, and Ed timidly walked up to the mic to help him out - the rest of that is history.

    ANYWAYS....

    So my question would be, will Dollar Short, Agytian Crave, and Times of Trouble ever see the lite of day featuring Andy's lyrics?

    Hope that helped fellas!

    -Seth

    You just repeated exactly what he said, only more in depth. Which wasn't needed at all. But thanks anyway.
  • Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    brandon10 wrote:

    You just repeated exactly what he said, only more in depth. Which wasn't needed at all. But thanks anyway.

    Yea? Where did he mention that they were originally mother love bone songs?

    Got enough time on your hands prick?

    Didn't know the thread police shunned on you for offering extra information. Get a life.
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    My one question would be this: When the hell are you guys gonna play Alpine Valley again.
  • brolocobroloco Posts: 1,237
    edited August 2009
    My question: "Come on, for real, no bullshit..what's up with the Avocado?"
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    My question: when are you going do to a nyc club tour
    Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
    Sammi: Wanna just break up?

  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    My one question would be this: When the hell are you guys gonna play Alpine Valley again.

    Word.
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  • My Corduroy JacketMy Corduroy Jacket Austin, TX Posts: 571
    My question would be "What if c-a-t spelled dog?"
    Austin, TX
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    What would I ask?

    WHY CANT YOU JUST RELEASE THE DAMN ALBUM ALREADY. WE ALL KNOW ITS DONE!!!!!!!
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
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  • tcaporaletcaporale Posts: 1,577
    "Could you guys play at my birthday party?"
  • brandon10brandon10 Posts: 1,114
    edited August 2009
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    brandon10 wrote:

    You just repeated exactly what he said, only more in depth. Which wasn't needed at all. But thanks anyway.

    Yea? Where did he mention that they were originally mother love bone songs?

    Got enough time on your hands prick?

    Didn't know the thread police shunned on you for offering extra information. Get a life.

    Whatever #1 fan. No need to get your panties in a knot.

    Extra info is great. It just kinda read "Know it all, douchie". And the fact of the matter is that it's Stone's music. Ed and Chris have both recorded amazing songs out of the same music. Let's just enjoy.

    P.S. I don't need anymore private messages from you calling me a cocksucker. It's also very douchie.
    Post edited by brandon10 on
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  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,903
    First I'd ask" How you all doing today"

    than I'd ask what is their favorite aspect about performing

    then I'd ask why do Stone and Jeff not do songs together any more

    then I'd ask, would you like anything to drink

    then I'd ask, do you ever get tired of the tenclub fans bitching and moaning about everything
  • wescaddle16wescaddle16 Posts: 106
    Mr Gossard...When are you planning on coming out of the closet?...





























    ...to change your speedo that is? :lol:
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  • Snoopy Died For Our SinsSnoopy Died For Our Sins Posts: 2,608
    I would ask them if they feel pressure when they hear about their fanbase questioning their decision making process as of late and if they feel that it is realistic to be held by said fanbase to ideas and ideals that came to light in the band's earliest years...
    "No way to save someone who won't take the rope,and just lets go..."
  • hollyster70hollyster70 Posts: 228
    While touring, have you ever consider hiring a medical professional to keep you healthy on the road?

    ....really?...I'm an RN and here is my resume. :D
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