*** Philadelphia 4 Fanviews Here 10/31/09 ***

xavier mcdaniel

I liked hearing High Hopes on the way out. I'm not a Philly guy, but I've always liked the song and can appreciate its meaning to the Phillies fans.

dimitrispearljam

im so happy for all of u..and all this positive feelings are awesome

ItsOK921

I MISS YOU ALREADY


Thats all I have to say

MS142392

This was my 7th PJ show (sec. 204), and was the best one I've seen since March 1994 in Ann Arbor. The highlights for me were Whip It, I Got Shit, Porch, Why Go, and Smile. I was happy they played Bugs too, and even happier about some of the repeats because I missed Nights 1-3 at the Spectrum.

As for the crowd, I think the criticisms are overblown. I just think that everyone was pacing themselves for what would be a long night. There's no need to chant for an "encore" when the show isn't even half over yet. Also, maybe the Enya-like preshow music (between Bad Religion and the Spectrum video) got everyone into a mellower mood.

Thank you Pearl Jam!

MayDay10

What a run of shows! Speaking specifically of show 4.... it was intense. I came in telling myself that there would be no special guests and the show would end at 11:30. That mindset made the extended show much better.

section 210. Not great seats, but cant really complain about them either. The section was pretty good. Dont know why all this hate for the crowd, I thought it was a great crowd.

Bugs was awesome as was Sweet Lew. Loved the basketball and Eddie bombing it into the crowd. He almost made it halfway through the floor with that. The confetti and balloons during RITFW were epic.

Some great highlights from the setlist were Glorified G, Smile, and Insignificance. I really think highly of Johnny Guitar live. Whip It was a great treat.

Awesome show. It ranks a close #2 for me beneath Buffalo 03.

merlin401

This really was the perfect way to close out the building. The guys pulled out ALL the stops (and I do mean ALL the stops). Eddie was really a trooper too. He hurt himself pretty bad at the beginning of Porch when he smashed his face into the microphone stand on the first word of the song and gutted it out (with the help of some singing). But he was bleeding and was holding his mouth/getting ice (or soemthing) form a fan during any moment he could during that song.

But I'll say this also: There's a select group of shows in the Pantheon of Legendary Pearl Jam shows (Randalls Island, State College, MSG, Philly 05, SD 06, Gorge, Mansfield III, SD 06, Grand Rapids, just a few more)

The guys put an incredible amount of effort into making this a legendary show. And it was. It was a tremendous spectacle. The balloons, the streamers, the costumes, the rarities, the first time played, the length. Incredible.

But Philly III the night before required no effort to be legendary. That was just perfection all around from the fans, the band, the set list, everything.

Tonight was a legendary Pearl Jam event. The night before was a legendary Pearl Jam concert. Had to be there both days to believe it!

HermanBloom

Not as good as Friday night; setlist was kind of boring and repetitive, but the energy in the building was unreal and Whip It was worth the price of admission. I love how Jeff even had the cheesy 80s bass. Also loved how Jeff put on the old school headband for the end. Wonderful band and unmatched by anyone ever.

BLACK FRANK

WHO GOT THE BASKETBALL?????

Pepe Silvia

merlin401 wrote:

The guys put an incredible amount of effort into making this a legendary show. And it was. It was a tremendous spectacle. The balloons, the streamers, the costumes

that sounds like every Flaming Lips show i've ever been to :P

Albe

This was probably one of the best nights of my life.

I went to 3 of the 4 shows, and I think Friday was the best. Shit. I think Friday is the best PJ I've been to.

However, this show was just insane.

The Spectrum was the first place where I saw a concert, RHCP in 1996. And, I went with my little bro last night. As kids we went to Spectrum a lot. Everything from the circus to Disney on ice to WWF events to Sixers games. There's really no one else I would have wanted to go with. And seeing my favorite band close out the Spectrum was just something that words can't explain.

If there was anything wrong with the show it would be how overhyped it was, and of course, the Phils games. But, I'll probably never be next to Citizens Bank during a World Series game again, so I'll take it.

For every repeat or hit, there was just so much other material to make up for it.

Bugs, Sweet Lew and Out of My Mind!!!

Did anyone ever think that they would play Out of My Mind?!?

For all the shows I've been to, I've always wanted to see Smile and i Got Shit, and I got them both last night.

I always love hearing Insignificance, Inside Job and Satan's Bed live.

The Devo costumes were hilarious. Plus they did an awesome job on Whip It. I think it was funny that they played Got Some after that. Because weren't there people that thought Got Some sounded like a Devo song?

I also loved the banter between Eddie and Mike about the whole KISS thing, where Eddie pointed out someone that dressed up like Gene Simmons and said that it looked like Mike's mom. Then it evolved into Mike saying that his mom slept with Eddie's mom in KISS make-up and Eddie replied that it could happen because their mom's get along. It sounded like something my friends and I would say to each other.

I think YL was the best choice as closer, especially with the Star Spangled Banner. I saw the rest of the band hugging each other as Mike was tearing it up. It seems to me that these guys aren't just a band, but a family. Sounds tacky, but that's why they're still around.

A great personal experience for me. There was no better way for me to close out the Spectrum than last night.

They may never read this, but a million thanks to the band for sending off the Spectrum in such a rocking and classy way.

prezes

As for the crowd... reinstate General Admission tickets please.

davidamanda

Here are m

Bulldog88

I can't imagine anything topping this...ever!!! So much thought went into this show - it was beyond special! Really enjoyed Inside Job, Rats, Sweet Lew, Out of my Mind, Glorified G, I Got Shit, Satans Bed - the list goes on! AND they played BUGS for us??!! I can't believe they actually played it!
Whip It was extremely fun And RITFW with confetti - AMAZING!!!!! The feeling of the whole night - UNBELIEVABLY, UNDENIABLY the BEST show I have EVER seen!!!! They even recognized Harry Kalas - the exit music was High Hopes.

Pearl Jam, you must really love us - every last detail was planned perfectly!! We Love you and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!

Jritorto

Loved the show! It was awesome. And I think the crowd was fine (it was a long night..I'm sure people were pacing themselves!)

I teared up during "Just Breathe."

The rarities "Sweet Lew" and "Bugs" were awesome (my long-time fan husband was very happy)! I was just really hoping they'd play "Dirty Frank!" ..love that song. And, of course, it was fun singing along to "Daughter," "Jeremy," and "Even Flow."

I loved "Rockin in the Free World" towards the end (and balloons and confetti made it memorable). I was at the show on Tuesday and loved that they ended with it then too. I sang it all the way home.

I was sort of hoping for a couple guests..but I guess it would change the dynamic of the show.

ANyway, happy Sunday!

BF89905

Fantastic concert. Great to hear a number of rarities. An incredible performance that was another testament to Pearl Jam's endurance and ability to always amaze. Really looking forward to the bootleg and next series of East Coast tour dates.

rvk72

Very emotional night for me.

Finally I can say, best show I've been to. There is nothing else I need to hear, although I can't wait for the next tour.

And I'm really glad I didn't sit in beer until the last night second encore

SVRDhand13

40 songs, 3 and a half hours, Bugs and Sweet Lew.... 'nuff said.

Smartbomb

Amazing !!!! I've seen 22 PJ ahows & 3 Eddie solo Shows. If I had to rank them top 5...
Sept 13th 1995 w/ the Ramones (no words can describe my first show)
Eddie solo @ NJPAC (his finest solo show & the introduction and first performance of Unthought Known)
Friday @ the Spectrum (never have I seen a more intense show)
Eddie solo in Albany (I sat front row & got to shake Eddie's hand)
Saturday @ the Spectrum (what can I say.. they did the Spectrum proud)

Best Band in the WORLD!!!!!!

FloydZoot

Incredible show. The people complaining about the crowd are just being tools and most likely have an agenda or are jealous that the show wasn't in their town. The crowd was ballistic from the 1st note. Great great night.

steelzeppelin

The only problem I had with the show last night, is that every show that I go to will never be able to live up to it. That was an amazing show. Thank you to everyone who made this weekend possible.