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Best Opener?

JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,921
edited January 2014 in The Porch
My attempt at being positive and giving the new forum a chance. Figured I would try out one these here newfangled polls.

So here it is...what is THE single BEST song to open a Pearl Jam show? There can be only one. I know what it is...but I want to see if you do. ;)
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"...I changed by not changing at all..."

Best Opener? 232 votes

Release
57%
CantKeepmedownRiot_Macopen68baba_o_riley21LostdogsinthegardenspnooneWashedMCNOSEMANAndointhefleshejb770rival9500bootlegger10xnothingmanxForce Of NaturenevmilesDukeSpiritaustinevolution10Jason Pjust dave 133 votes
Oceans
3%
cuyler41LukinFanjervin007ekwiptJS263474lotsalemonpaylingTamaDrummer91 8 votes
Wash
9%
lockedBeerBaronEdge34Roelandshermotterjonbond1779dimitrispearljamRW8297PI23369drewdawgqLoveBoatCaptainDaveTK226919RiotZactachon44n8dawg79konopheetyweedspaceballFoxyRedLa 22 votes
Long Road
14%
Driftin'Alongvaggar99wma11shaneroypulling69NAUjackfanreleesemepdalowskymyownblacksundownDropTheMerchP34RL J4MM3RDewieCoxbchagnonjarkkonieminenJB111896RP112579TheBeardedFellowss183378jge pearl jam and ten clubTA243471 33 votes
Pendulum
3%
a5pjgregeatworldonejourney...huck_5FrankieGAzstateuryankarmadefectEvilTim102Choccoloccotide 9 votes
Sometimes
1%
Schmaktserpent boyAbe Froman 3 votes
Of The Girl
4%
RiotAct10100 PacerSVRDhand13maj4ecs181253MT236122jd260817ThePedroshoug772juddboz80shetellsherself 11 votes
Hard To Imagine
2%
DuncsEchosNobodyHearsBF89905annabellaqueenlcusickcojobo 6 votes
Other
3%
JonnyPistachiomrluthor9javis el errante81mattsl1983Big Bank Hankencorebreak13 7 votes
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,871
    Of The Girl
    Of the Girl

    I've seen all those song but Log Road and Oceans did not open the show
    severed hand thirteen

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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,921
    Release
    Of The Girl was amazing when it opened Toronto in 2009 but Release is still the king. IMO of course.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
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    Force Of NatureForce Of Nature Hertfordshire, England Posts: 946
    Release
    Release, no question
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,543
    Release
    Force Of Nature said:

    Release, no question

    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Release
    SVRDhand13 said:

    Of the Girl

    I've seen all those song but Log Road and Oceans did not open the show

    Log Road? Not aware of that song....
    Tres Mts- 3/16/2011
    Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
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    thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Release
    PJ_Soul said:

    Force Of Nature said:

    Release, no question

    This.
    Tres Mts- 3/16/2011
    Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Wash
    Wash...its always Wash...
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    Frankie79Frankie79 Cornwall, UK Posts: 203
    Release
    Release for sure, Sounded great at Manchester after the intro music.
    Hyde Park 25/06/10
    MEN Arena 20-21/06/12
    Leeds 08/07/14
    Milton Keynes 11/07/14
    Mexico City 28/11/15
    EV London 6-7/6/17
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    thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Release
    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Tres Mts- 3/16/2011
    Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
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    otterotter Posts: 753
    Wash
    Wash was so great in Cleveland in 2010 the best open I ever saw but I'd love can't keep
    I found my place......and it's alright
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    otterotter Posts: 753
    Wash
    98 release in pitt was ruined because I tried to get closer and got drug out by security. But I would cast a vote for that I think
    I found my place......and it's alright
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    otterotter Posts: 753
    Wash
    Long road was my first song ever so maybe I should have picked that. Damn, now I'm upset with my vote.
    I found my place......and it's alright
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,543
    Release
    thefixer9 said:

    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Whoa whoa whoa. Release is my pick, but Wash is amazing! You really think it warrants a vomiting emoticon?! lol
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    Other
    I voted other because too stoned to see Long Road, Long fucking Road, any fucking day of the week :)>-
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    Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    Other
    at Phoenix we started Long-Road-Release-Low Light talk about opening a fucking show, the crowd was so jacked up after that, we gave the band a standing ovation after every song
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    JF110284JF110284 Posts: 41
    Release
    I love Wash and Of the Girl as openers, but Release still gives me the chills... so it wins.
    2003 - Santa Barbara
    2005 - Vancouver
    2006 - San Diego, Los Angeles I & II, Santa Barbara
    2008 - Mansfield II, Westwood (VH1 Honors the Who)
    2009 - Universal City III
    2013 - Los Angeles I & II
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    jlaustinjlaustin Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,355
    Release
    Release was my first opener, so it holds a special place in my heart.
    2013 Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 Cincy, Detroit, Moline, & Milwaukee
    2015 Central Park
    2016 Lexington, Ottawa, Toronto 1 & 2, Boston 1 & 2, Chicago 1 & 2
    2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,921
    Release
    This could probably be its own poll question but is the instant before the opener begins the best part of a Pearl Jam show? Probably not best but it is on the short list right? The anticipation...the excitement...what is it going to be, what are we going to get...easily one of my favorite parts. And living in Boston, the answer is often Release. :-)
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
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    pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,883
    Release
    Release. But I hope the band sticks with the 3-4 slower songs that open a show like they did this tour. Same with the 1st Encore.
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
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    thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Release
    PJ_Soul said:

    thefixer9 said:

    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Whoa whoa whoa. Release is my pick, but Wash is amazing! You really think it warrants a vomiting emoticon?! lol
    I love Ole, the Fixer.....not a fan of Wash..... :-O ;)
    Tres Mts- 3/16/2011
    Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,921
    Release
    I admit to not getting the Wash thing too. It is rare, yes, but I'm not sure it is a great opener. It doesn't seem to pop the crowd the way some other openers do. But I have only heard it on boots. Maybe some day I will see it at a show and my mind will be changed.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
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    JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,217
    Other
    I really enjoyed when they punched me in the fucking faces with Go in Costa Rica, and Hail Hail in Atlanta.
    Pick up my debut novel here on amazon: Jonny Bails Floatin (in paperback) (also available on Kindle for $2.99)
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    javis el errantejavis el errante Buenos Aires Posts: 6,136
    Other
    breakerfall buenos aires 05
    ... I am not in the business of being liked anymore ...

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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,747
    Release
    Can't go wrong with Release. Perfect way to start a show.
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    pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 14,713
    Long Road
    long road for me - that song makes any show special
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,543
    Release
    thefixer9 said:

    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Whoa whoa whoa. Release is my pick, but Wash is amazing! You really think it warrants a vomiting emoticon?! lol
    thefixer9 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    thefixer9 said:

    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Whoa whoa whoa. Release is my pick, but Wash is amazing! You really think it warrants a vomiting emoticon?! lol
    I love Ole, the Fixer.....not a fan of Wash..... :-O ;)
    image
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    nevmilesnevmiles Ottawa, ON Posts: 1,363
    Release
    Release > Corduroy is my favourite opening 1-2 punch....
    Barrie 08/22/98
    Montreal 10/04/00
    Toronto 10/05/00
    Toronto 06/28/03
    Kitchener 09/11/05
    Ottawa 09/16/05
    Toronto 08/21/09
    Toronto 09/11/11
    Ottawa 09/14/11
    Buffalo 10/12/13
    Ottawa 05/08/16
    Chicago 08/20/18
    Ottawa 09/03/22
    Nashville 09/16/22
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,871
    Of The Girl
    Got Wash 3 times (once as opener and twice right after Pendulum) and it was amazing every single time.
    severed hand thirteen

    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
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    pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 14,713
    Long Road
    bump for more votes
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Wash
    PJ_Soul said:

    thefixer9 said:

    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Whoa whoa whoa. Release is my pick, but Wash is amazing! You really think it warrants a vomiting emoticon?! lol
    thefixer9 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    thefixer9 said:

    dimitrispearljam said:

    Wash...its always Wash...


    :-&
    Whoa whoa whoa. Release is my pick, but Wash is amazing! You really think it warrants a vomiting emoticon?! lol
    I love Ole, the Fixer.....not a fan of Wash..... :-O ;)
    image
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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