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Most iconic song?

eRock10eRock10 Posts: 120
edited January 2017 in The Porch
What would you say is the song for Pearl Jam? Not necessarily their most famous, but maybe; not your favorite, but it could be; the one song that most exemplifies the band, their music, and the era.

I'd probably have to go with Alive, but there are a lot of others you could make a case for. What do you all think?

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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Alive. No questions asked. Post big three albums...Given to Fly
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Alive
  • guypjfreakguypjfreak Posts: 2,281
    The one that is in my head when I wake up.... But I do tend to hum in my tree..
  • rummyrummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,464
    Alive.

    Also worthy of mention: Black, RVM, Better Man, Corduroy, and Given To Fly.
  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    Rearviewmirror. Lyrics and jam at the end
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  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,504
    Alive. Not even close.
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,210
    edited January 2017
    Alive for sure. Black and Better Man tie for second.
  • Pearl34JamPearl34Jam TN Posts: 1,112
    Alive
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,042
    Alive is Their defining song.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • pearljam1809pearljam1809 Posts: 863
    Alive, absolutely
  • KV4053KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,507
    I got shite
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,889
    Alive, Evenflow, or Release for me.
  • SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    Corduroy
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,042
    Smellyman said:

    Corduroy

    PSA: corduroy is not their most iconic song.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Alive
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,961
    Alive.

    Second place is Even Flow. I think a lot of diehard fans forget this.
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  • eRock10eRock10 Posts: 120
    Even non-fans would recognize Even Flow and Alive, so tough to argue with those obviously. I think Porch could be up there, Go and Breath too.. Just spitballing here haha
  • Foriginal SinForiginal Sin Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,864
    Alive or Jeremy. Release? No way, amazing song but iconic for Joe The Plumber, no way
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  • PJForceofNaturePJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    Black.
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,042
    PJForceofNature said:

    Black.

    I think this could definitely be in the conversation. black over jeremy any day in respect to most iconic song by pj.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • PJForceofNaturePJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    Yes, I agree with you, McGruff10. To me, Black will always be their most iconic song. (and my favorite)
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,042
    PJForceofNature said:

    Yes, I agree with you, McGruff10. To me, Black will always be their most iconic song. (and my favorite)

    so black or alive is their most iconic song. you can't go wrong with either.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 10,335
    Jeremy for sure. That video and radio air play got them established and still is the most known song. I think Alive and Even Flow are better songs.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,464
    Jeremy
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  • pearljam1809pearljam1809 Posts: 863
    sandercock.erik said:

    Even non-fans would recognize Even Flow and Alive, so tough to argue with those obviously. I think Porch could be up there, Go and Breath too.. Just spitballing here haha

    I think that´s the key, a song that is known by the general audience and despite whether they know the band or not. That narrows it down to two, may be three songs. For me, it`s Alive followed close by Even Flow.
  • SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    mcgruff10 said:

    Smellyman said:

    Corduroy

    PSA: corduroy is not their most iconic song.
    haha. I get it!!!
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,042
    Smellyman said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    Smellyman said:

    Corduroy

    PSA: corduroy is not their most iconic song.
    haha. I get it!!!
    Lol. You re a good sport bud.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • JbarkerJbarker Alberta Posts: 560
    Definitely 99 probs
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,789
    mcgruff10 said:

    PJForceofNature said:

    Yes, I agree with you, McGruff10. To me, Black will always be their most iconic song. (and my favorite)

    so black or alive is their most iconic song. you can't go wrong with either.
    yes..
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  • PapPap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,734
    edited January 2017
    Even Flow, Jeremy, Black or Daughter.
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