Eddie dedicated Forever Young to me- Part 2
BlackCorduroy
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I know I'm taking a risk here pasting this, but I really hope it's ok since I didn't include any of the actual song-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHxt319m0j8&feature=related
Mods- let me know if you want it removed and I will do so, I just really wanted to share:)
I made a thread a few weeks ago after Boston 2- here it is if you haven't seen it yet: http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=297338
It's been a few weeks since that happened, but I still daydream about it several times a day and can't help but smile. Like I said, definitely the greatest day of my life.
Anyway, I lucked out with the tour schedule because I just moved to Chicago for college yesterday, so I get to see Eddie two more times without having to travel.:D I was hoping to meet him again this afternoon and thank him for making August 2nd so special for me. So my roommate came downtown with me this afternoon and we waited for about about an hour outside the Auditorium Theatre, along with some really cool fans. Eventually, Liam and EJ came through, said a quick hello and went in. 20 minutes later, at around 3:30, a white van pulled in and Eddie hopped out with his security guard. As Eddie approached, the security guard told us the usual rules, but also that Eddie wasn't going to sign anything this time, but just say hi. There was a small barricade for the fans but I was just outside of it on the end.
Somehow I remember my encounter with Ed today in MUCH more detail than the first time, so here's almost exactly what happened. This time I was at the beginning of the line instead of the end, so I was the first person to shake Eddie's hand.
As he shook my hand I said- "Eddie, I don't know if you remember me, but I'm the one who gave you the note in Boston that you read on stage."
He immediately seemed very surprised to see me and looked my face closer and said- "That was you??" Then I laughed and said "yes, that was me"
Right after I said that he immediately stopped shaking my hand and put both his arms in the air and motioned for me to give him a hug. So I leaned in and we shared a really big hug, which words can't possibly describe:) As I was pulling away he was still looking at me really closely in the eyes and said he was trying to remember my name. He said "Justine?" and I told him- "Nope, Lindsay" As soon as I told him he remembered and said "That's right!.. I'm really glad I got to see you again."
Then he did something that was really cool but difficult to explain... As he began walking away, he kinda made a fist with his right hand and held it up toward me and said "Hang in there.. Hang in there." I smiled, nodded, and told him "I will"..and he smiled and nodded back.
He walked down, shook the rest of the line's hand and said he had to go do his job. As he walked away he looked at me for a few more seconds, smiling, and waving.
I didn't know she was doing this, but my roommate actually got a few pictures of Eddie coming by. Unfortunately none of the big hug, but the first picture was taken as I was telling him who I am (you can barely see my green hat) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2786348056_fa9a10f8d5_o.jpg, and the second is right as he's going on to the next person. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2786348028_3ed6405034_o.jpg
Again, an absolutely unbelievable night. I was so happy that Eddie remembered me and my letter and was genuinely very happy to see me again. A few times during the show, I almost lost it..Just being there watching Eddie perform, thinking about how much his music changed my life, and both of our interactions. There's nothing in the world I would have rather been doing.:)
I can't believe all that's happened. I've had the most unbelievable summer. Graduating high school, following Pearl Jam for 5 shows, and this whole EV experience... It's strange how fucking happy one little band/man is capable of making me. I'm sad to see this summer end but I plan on celebrating the hell out of it one last time tomorrow night at the Auditorium Theatre:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHxt319m0j8&feature=related
Mods- let me know if you want it removed and I will do so, I just really wanted to share:)
I made a thread a few weeks ago after Boston 2- here it is if you haven't seen it yet: http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=297338
It's been a few weeks since that happened, but I still daydream about it several times a day and can't help but smile. Like I said, definitely the greatest day of my life.
Anyway, I lucked out with the tour schedule because I just moved to Chicago for college yesterday, so I get to see Eddie two more times without having to travel.:D I was hoping to meet him again this afternoon and thank him for making August 2nd so special for me. So my roommate came downtown with me this afternoon and we waited for about about an hour outside the Auditorium Theatre, along with some really cool fans. Eventually, Liam and EJ came through, said a quick hello and went in. 20 minutes later, at around 3:30, a white van pulled in and Eddie hopped out with his security guard. As Eddie approached, the security guard told us the usual rules, but also that Eddie wasn't going to sign anything this time, but just say hi. There was a small barricade for the fans but I was just outside of it on the end.
Somehow I remember my encounter with Ed today in MUCH more detail than the first time, so here's almost exactly what happened. This time I was at the beginning of the line instead of the end, so I was the first person to shake Eddie's hand.
As he shook my hand I said- "Eddie, I don't know if you remember me, but I'm the one who gave you the note in Boston that you read on stage."
He immediately seemed very surprised to see me and looked my face closer and said- "That was you??" Then I laughed and said "yes, that was me"
Right after I said that he immediately stopped shaking my hand and put both his arms in the air and motioned for me to give him a hug. So I leaned in and we shared a really big hug, which words can't possibly describe:) As I was pulling away he was still looking at me really closely in the eyes and said he was trying to remember my name. He said "Justine?" and I told him- "Nope, Lindsay" As soon as I told him he remembered and said "That's right!.. I'm really glad I got to see you again."
Then he did something that was really cool but difficult to explain... As he began walking away, he kinda made a fist with his right hand and held it up toward me and said "Hang in there.. Hang in there." I smiled, nodded, and told him "I will"..and he smiled and nodded back.
He walked down, shook the rest of the line's hand and said he had to go do his job. As he walked away he looked at me for a few more seconds, smiling, and waving.
I didn't know she was doing this, but my roommate actually got a few pictures of Eddie coming by. Unfortunately none of the big hug, but the first picture was taken as I was telling him who I am (you can barely see my green hat) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2786348056_fa9a10f8d5_o.jpg, and the second is right as he's going on to the next person. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2786348028_3ed6405034_o.jpg
Again, an absolutely unbelievable night. I was so happy that Eddie remembered me and my letter and was genuinely very happy to see me again. A few times during the show, I almost lost it..Just being there watching Eddie perform, thinking about how much his music changed my life, and both of our interactions. There's nothing in the world I would have rather been doing.:)
I can't believe all that's happened. I've had the most unbelievable summer. Graduating high school, following Pearl Jam for 5 shows, and this whole EV experience... It's strange how fucking happy one little band/man is capable of making me. I'm sad to see this summer end but I plan on celebrating the hell out of it one last time tomorrow night at the Auditorium Theatre:)
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Congrats again! Some girls have all the luck!
I enjoyed both of your threads very much, BlackCorduroy!
I'm sure it brightened his day as well!
Congratulations on graduating from high school and best of luck with college in Chicago!
I really enjoyed Chicago - at least downtown - the last two years (for Lollapalooza) - it's a beautiful but expensive city!
Congratulations on meeting EV twice!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
not once but twice!!!
very happy for you! i got a brief handshake during a Mike solo and thought that was awesome but you got a hug!! very cool!
and you're right this summer was awesome (PJ wise anyway) and I'm sad it's over too.
well written again lindsay
ill see u later today
And may I say is that not the most awesome pic! The one where you can see Ed's face clearly and read the print on the back of the guy's green t ...
"hope at the end of the day connects us all, no matter how different we are"
... absolutely brilliant!
not after stuff like this happens!
It seems whenever i hang out and wait around he never ever comes around (Pj or EV shows) im really jealous.. Congrats though
that is one cool story you can tell for years and years
7/2 & 7/11 2003-Mansfield
9/28 & 9/29 2004-Boston
5/24 & 5/25 2006-Boston-11th & 10th row
6/27 2008-Hartford -Front Row Center!
6/28 & 6/30 2008-Mansfield
08/01 (2nd row) & 08/02/2008 (Eddie Vedder) Boston
skinny little bitch
I've never tried on a PJ tour, but yes I imagine the solo tour is easier. As long as you figure out where he's entering (fairly obvious) and don't mind waiting for about an hour or so.
Ed's the best!
Won't let the darkness swallow me.
I waited for 3 hours and no luck in toronto :(
karma baby, karma.
ed must have really wanted to meet you (again) after reading that letter. or he was thinking of your words so much it actually happened. you two were brought together again.
yes, i believe in that kind of stuff. call me crazy i don't care.
now, don't let it hapen again, or i'll havta kick your ass for stalking him! ha!
haha don't worry, i just wanted one last meeting to thank him for what he did. I won't meet him again unless its by complete chance.
Seriously 4 hours? I guess I got a little lucky.
I've waited longer... and I'm embarrassed to admit it.
But I wouldn't do it again though... it should happen naturally.
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
By the way, I said in my other thread I would post this when it's done. The background are a few rough drafts I found. I have the lyrics to Forever Young, my ticket, pictures from the Sniper program, and some comments from the original thread:)
Looks fantastic
anyway, congrats on your 2nd moment with Eddie.
you're very very lucky and fortunate- many of us have yet to share a moment with that man.
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
kickass girlie girl!
i hope you know i was only joking on that stalking thing.
Kudos to you to be able to see through the materialism and conformity that plagues American society. It's up to us to use our brains to see through the disillusions that corporate America tries to pull over on us. I don't know many college aged folk that think so clearly and challenge the status quo, so I'm so pleased that you made yourself known! And so is Eddie!!
You lucky girl. You got a hug! And boy does my story about meeting him pale in comparison!
I know I'm taking a risk here pasting this, but I really hope it's ok since I didn't include any of the actual song-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHxt319m0j8&feature=related
Mods- let me know if you want it removed and I will do so
not bad for your first vid on youtube.
looks errrr..... SOUNDS good to me!