PLEASE play Man of the Hour in milan!

decides2dream · August 2006

dear pearl jam,

i am not normally one of those who 'request' songs to be played at shows...i am always happy with whatever setlist you collectively decide to share and i am never disappointed. that said, the milan show is a VERY special show to me for a few reasons.

first of all, i am just thrilled beyond belief that i have the opportunity to return to italy, and travel more...go and see my fave band in 5 different cities. it has always been a pleasure traveling to see you in north america, and it has been a dream to see you in europe and/or australia.

so then, why is the milan show so special to me? simply because september 17th is my father's birthday. he died 14 years ago this past february, and if he were alive today...he'd be turning 93. yes, i had a much older father and sadly lost him early b/c of it. so, it's his birthday which makes it a special day to me no matter what...but even moreso b/c i will be in italy for it.

my dad was born in sicily, came to NY when he was 8. i have not had the pleasure to visit sicily yet, although someday i hope to, but right now...milan is the closest i will ever get to 'celebrate', to remember him on his birthday, close to his birthplace..and in his home country.

Man of the Hour has touched me deeply since the very first time i ever heard it...and has great/significant meaning for me. to hear it...in italy...on my father's birthday....would be beautifully amazing. so thus my long-winded, yet heartfelt request. of course, no matter what...it will be a special show amongst so many special shows...and i am sooo thrilled i get to be there.

thank you always for your music...and please play Man of the Hour in milan. it will be a gorgeous and touching rememberance for my dad and a truly great memory for me.

much love,
dream

ps - it is also Spot In The Sky's birthday, one of our italian travel companions...so can wish him a happy birthday too.

swede · August 2006

goodluck to u dreamstar

jack_bass_player · August 2006

i hope you get your wish - man of the hour is such a beautiful song.

ok that's enough nice - i'm still angry at you italians for getting FIVE pj shows!!! :(

BeBe · August 2006

If I was Eddie, I would play it for you after that post.

It is a beautiful song...just beautiful...

meme · August 2006

That's nice dream

I concur on the request. MOTH is one of my favorite song and I haven't gotten it yet after 5 shows. It will be my 11th anniversary (although I'm splitting the ticket with my brother in Milan, and taking hubby to Verona).

And while I'm at it... I also need to hear Release and I got shit.
Thank you guys

decides2dream · August 2006

thanks swede, jack and BeBe.....*fingers crossed*

meme wrote:

That's nice dream

I concur on the request. MOTH is one of my favorite song and I haven't gotten it yet after 5 shows. It will be my 11th anniversary (although I'm splitting the ticket with my brother in Milan, and taking hubby to Verona).

And while I'm at it... I also need to hear Release and I got shit.
Thank you guys

excellent. :cool:
11 years, beautiful! we just celebrated 14 last month. yes, my father died 4 months before my wedding day. :(

hope we can meet in both verona and milan. milan will be my 17th pj show. hmmm...coincidence?

i HAVE been fortunate enough to hear MOTH, and your other requests, live. hearing MOTH in boston 2004 actually brought tears to my eyes. yes, i am a total sap. but of course...it DOES have such significance to me due to the loss of my father, as i am sure it does for many. so to actually hear it in italy, on his birthday...priceless. and sure, i'll cry again too...but beautiful tears.

btw - excellent choices. sure, i've heard em all live...but definitely would love em live again. add in wash and oceans...can never get enough of any of em.

however, for once i AM actually truly hoping for this ONE song on this one particular night....would mean the WORLD to me.

hey, figure it can't hurt to try. i'm a dreamer afterall.

Lizard · August 2006

I hope you get to hear it.

It was wonderful to hear in the pre-set at Vegas.

small town beck · August 2006

I do hope PJ plays this song for you, dreams. A beautiful request so I hope this works.

inmyrvm · August 2006

you should think that over, it's a fuckin depressing song to hear live. i kinda wish i wouldn't have....

decides2dream · August 2006

inmyrvm wrote:

you should think that over, it's a fuckin depressing song to hear live. i kinda wish i wouldn't have....

i HAVE heard it live...boston 2004...and i ADORED it! differing perspectives. it would mean the WORLD to me to hear it in italy.

Obi Once · August 2006

Would be awesome if they played it, tho I doubt they'll be browsing the forum and seeing this thread.. If I had Ed's e-mail adres i'd give it to u.

decides2dream · August 2006

Obi Once wrote:

Would be awesome if they played it, tho I doubt they'll be browsing the forum and seeing this thread.. If I had Ed's e-mail adres i'd give it to u.

well ya never know, i'm sure ed or any one of the boys gets insomnia from time to time...could be fun to peruse here for shits and giggles.

eh...figured it can't hurt, and sure, i tried other avenues to get my 'request' out there...figure it's all good. besides, maybe a very kind feline mod could pass it along too?

never say never. haha.

but sure, you ever come across ed's e-mail addy, be sure to pass it on.

btw - helloooo! :cool:
and YES...it would be completely awesome if they played it.

decides2dream · August 2006

*bump...bump...bump*
i REALLY want to hear man of the hour in milan.

thank you.

decides2dream · August 2006

please.

fanch75 · August 2006

You should send postcards. That worked out great for the Yield thing in Cincinnati.

jezebeloria · August 2006

Best of luck to you...couldn't be a better reason to play it

small town beck · September 2006

Just like to bring this thread out again since the date is drawing near and dreams leaves for Italy tomorrow and I the next day. I hope MOTH gets played for you, dreams.

decides2dream · September 2006

you *ARE* a total sweetie.

can you even believe it? i leave...today! woweeee.

and HELL YES, please, please, please......man of the hour in milan.

palosverdes · September 2006

hi there!

i am dreaming of meeting eddie and the boys, and the first thing i would say to them if i meet them before the milan show will not be "i am a big fan blah blah" it would "please play man of the hour for a great great pj fan!"

here's to pearl jam playing man of the hour in milan!

decides2dream · September 2006

palosverdes wrote:

hi there!

i am dreaming of meeting eddie and the boys, and the first thing i would say to them if i meet them before the milan show will not be "i am a big fan blah blah" it would "please play man of the hour for a great great pj fan!"

here's to pearl jam playing man of the hour in milan!

*wipes tear*

now YOU are just too sweet.

here's to hoping, YES!
thanks.
seeya in milan!

disconnected · September 2006

I understand why you would like to hear it. It is a really nice song to listen to.... I heard it in Gelredome/Arnhem.......

I´ll be praying with ya!

lanners · September 2006

i really hope you get to hear it decides2dream!

i lost my dad 5 months ago today. the song means a lot to me too.

lgt · September 2006

I immediately thought of you as soon as I heard the opening chords!!

SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!

BeBe · September 2006

lgt wrote:

I immediately thought of you as soon as I heard the opening chords!!

SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!

I'm going to second that! I just saw the setlist posted and someone mentioned that Man of the Hour was played. I am so happy for you D2D!

audiodave · September 2006

I only just saw this thread, due to travelling around and not having internet access, but i'm so glad you got to hear Man Of The Hour. I really hope it was as amazing as it sounds.