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What's the story with "Falling Down"?

ParksyParksy Posts: 1,678
edited November 2011 in The Porch
So... I've been listening to this song for a while.. back in the days of Napster when I illegally downloaded the bootlegged version.

On this site it's a "Improv".

If thats true then I'm to assume that it was written/improved by PJ themselves?? (Correct?)

If that's so.. then my goodness... add this to the list of reasons Pearl Jam are spectacular. To have something like this as a 'one off' if you will... is just amazing. Such an excellent song that would be a key feature on any album... just incredible.

And a BIG thank you to PJ and the 10C and to whoever is responsible for cleaning it up and releasing it as the single.

Fuckin' amazing.
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    2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,148
    Its a Mike song. Became a song on The Rockfords LP.
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    ParksyParksy Posts: 1,678
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    Its a Mike song. Became a song on The Rockfords LP.

    What's the name of the song on the rockfords LP?

    BTW Thanks for the response.
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    2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,148
    "Distress"

    I think you'll really dig it man. The whole LP is fucking SOLID. Mikey is shredding all over the place on it.
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    YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    "Distress"

    I think you'll really dig it man. The whole LP is fucking SOLID. Mikey is shredding all over the place on it.

    it is a VERY good record, but imo, that's one of the weaker tracks on there
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    2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,148
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    "Distress"

    I think you'll really dig it man. The whole LP is fucking SOLID. Mikey is shredding all over the place on it.

    it is a VERY good record, but imo, that's one of the weaker tracks on there


    Mmm. Well, it certainly doesn't blow the amps past 11, but a beautiful tune that fits nicely amongst some face melting songs. Love Carrie Akre's voice.
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    Mindless DrifterMindless Drifter Posts: 210
    Literally cant stop listening to this song on my turntable in my room...i have never heard it before and, like you, i did some research and cannot believe that this was just an improvisation!

    Its a truly awesome song! they NEED to play this live!

    this years fan club and magazine are really good quality!!!
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    vital5vital5 Posts: 5,486
    Wow I didn't know it became a Mike/ Rockford's song... Haven't heard them at all...

    Always loved this track as the improvisation, had a shit quality version for years, glad they released the clearer version.. (can actually understand the vocals..)

    I had a guitar tab of this on my website, but when geocities died, so did my website.. I'm sure it's available though. If not I can find the internet archived txt file from my website (I found it the other month when I got the song...) sing out...
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    Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    Mindless Drifter wrote:
    i did some research and cannot believe that this was just an improvisation!

    That's because it's NOT an improvisation. The guide is wrong.
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,891
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    Mindless Drifter wrote:
    i did some research and cannot believe that this was just an improvisation!

    That's because it's NOT an improvisation. The guide is wrong.

    Yea that should be changed.
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    UKpearljammerUKpearljammer Bath, UK Posts: 910
    Mindless Drifter wrote:
    Literally cant stop listening to this song on my turntable in my room...i have never heard it before and, like you, i did some research and cannot believe that this was just an improvisation!

    Its a truly awesome song! they NEED to play this live!

    this years fan club and magazine are really good quality!!!

    Totally agree, it's an amazing song and I can't believe they've only ever played it once, it's one of the best lost dogs for me and I wish it'd made the album!
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    digger01020digger01020 Posts: 9
    I think it may have been recorded at some point. If you look at the Lost Dogs CD case, the title is listed in one of the pictures of the master tapes.
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    Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    Mindless Drifter wrote:
    i did some research and cannot believe that this was just an improvisation!

    That's because it's NOT an improvisation. The guide is wrong.

    really?
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    BeerBaronBeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,089
    Does anyone else think that this song fits in with the Mamason triliogy lyrically? To me it sounds like a continuation or (or maybe a prequel to) Alive.

    Thoughts?
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    SomethingCreativeSomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,350
    Although super unlikely, It would be super badass if it ended up on the next record.
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    High Fidelity 2000High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,435
    Too many tight changes to really be an "improv"... listen to the rest of the improvs they have... they usually revolve around one chord.
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