Alive - the first ever heard is still special to me
Given To Fly - simply just love the song
Hail, Hail - it seems to get stuck in my head and the lyrics are great
Well i have been thinking about this now for 30mins and im still struggling.......:(
There are just so many great songs its a near impossibility to form this opinion and i could make top ten list easily and any of them could come into this top 3 .................However here it goes based on long-term listening and what really makes me smile deep and not just smile as it is a pearl jam great song.
Black - Just the most beatiful, powerful song ever written in my opinion. It just is such a beatiful ballad and the infamous line "I know someday" is just well a line that is legendary and could touch the hardest of hearts
Yellow Ledbeter - Just because well,,,,,,,If it is good enough for PJ to end every show on, i would guess it must be one of their favs. Just a great song, great vocals, great guitars and well how MMac can manipulate the guitar chords and how Eddie the lyrics makes this unique as well.
Given to Fly - Simple !! I listen to this song and i naturally end up thinking im Eddie on stage, playing air guiter, clenching both my hands around a imaginary mic and just belting this song out. This is my max volume on the car stereo and mp3 song and I just love it.....
To many more to mention - and the new album has for me added in 2 classics with Inside Job and Come Undone.
1.In Hiding- Great lyrics,great music and it just reflects my general mood so superbly.One of the best songs I have ever heard in my freakin' life.
2.Nothingman- That song reminds me of someone who I have met 10 years ago.Her fav PJ song was also Nothingman. I've never seen her again after the day we've met.
3.Smile- I've got many memories concerning this one.Long story. That song really has changed my life in 1996. Another thing is that I 've only seen PJ live once on November,19 in Istanbul,1996. They had also played "Smile" during the encore and just before the last song which was "Porch". I was very impressed by that performance and probably it was the best live performance I've ever been the witness of,from any band I've seen live on stage.
For me there's no bad PJ song in history,only there are better ones.
I can't just pick three...
But today i will go with:
Given to fly
Black
Corduroy
I don't want to take what you can give
I would rather starve than eat your bread
I would rather run but I can't walk
Guess I'll lie alone just like before
1. Release: I can relate so well with Ed on this song.
2. Off He Goes: It took some time for this song to hit me, but it hit me hard. I can listen to it 5 times a day if I want to and NEVER get sick of it. I love the way Ed wrote it from the perspective of his friends looking at him after he got famous.
3. It is incredibly difficult for me to choose between Corduroy and In Hiding. Both have played significant roles in my life but I will have to go with Corduroy. This song represents the anger of youth everywhere, not just in Eddie's life.
“Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you’ve got about a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies — ‘God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.’” - Kurt Vonnegut
thats off the top of my head, i don't think i could truly pick three favorites. they change all the time. black has always consistently been up there as my favorite though.
"...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.....”
This is fun to think about because my favorites have changed with time...
and there are so many. Its like a history of your life with their music and their lives....
But most important are:
1. Release - because its the first time I heard eddie's voice, and the lyrics are so real.
2. Blood - because I was so freakin' pissed off at this time, and this just nailed it for me.
3. Unthought Known - because it was released right before I was about to drive across
the country to start a new life on the west coast...I played backspacer over and over
while driving through the night feeling "the path cut by the moon for you to walk on
and "distant shores awaiting your arrival" as actual events presently happening in my life.
I thought then.... and I still do....is Eddie psychic or something? XOX
take the reigns and steer us towards the clear here I know it's already been sung but it can't be said enough ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
These can change daily as I'm sure many have said but at this point in time...
Off He Goes - Lyrically & musically just a beautiful piece of art.
In Hiding - Changed the way I look at life/love ("It's funny when things change so much, it's all state of mind.")
Nothing As It Seems - This song kicked off the fanaticism that took hold and has not yet, nor ever, let go.
Other possibilities:
Down, Arc, Hard to Imagine, Indifference, Satan's Bed, Driftin', Hail Hail ...so many more...
"Not only do you have sunshine but you have better thunder...fuckers." -Ed, Phx 10/21/00
PJ * 10/21/00 - Phx * 6/7/03 - Phx * 6/29/06 - Milwaukee * 6/30/06 - Milwaukee * 11/19/13 - Phx *
EV * 11/4/12 - Phx, AZ *
"...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.....”
This is a very personal post for me. I heard Nothingman live in Barrie Ontario in 98', and it affected me in a way that I could not comprehend for years, but I loved the song and listened to it often. I didn't actually figure it out until about 2 years ago when I was going through a rough time with my wife. I had been neglecting all of the little things that make a relationship work and taking her and the things she did, for me and us for granted. One night after an argument I put on some PJ and this song came on and I broke down, all of the things that I was neglecting and taking for granted in our relationship became crystal clear. I can't hear the words "and he who forgets, will be destined to remember" without getting the chills. Since that night I've never take a single thing for granted. I'm getting those lyrics tattooed soon, just gotta pick a spot and a font.
Second favorite song is indifference, the emotion Eddie puts into this is awesome.
Last but not least is Footsteps, I can't imagine being Stone, Mike and Jeff sitting around getting this demo back and hearing what is on the tape.
hmmm... I couldn't pick three from each album, let alone...
but for sure my number one is GARDEN - the 1st I heard, and I usually say, the one that redirected my life...
but now, after almost 10 years, I would like to add
Inside Job
&
In Hiding
... I surfaced and all of my being was enlightened...
Impossible question.
If I just had 3 songs to listen to on repeat, then it would have to be
1: Alive (even after so many years it still sounds F***ing awesome)
2: YL (One of the best live closing songs of all time)
3: Release (One of the best opening songs of all time. It stirs the soul)
Damn this is a hard question as there are so many songs that really move me, I can't even tell how many times I've edited this post. For me it comes down to which songs touch me in a way that no other music ever has.
1. Nothingman.
A deeply personal song for me, there is a reason I have a tattoo of "and he who forgets will be destined to remember". Thankfully this song helped me not take things in my life for granted.
2. Black
I realize this is a hit, but the lyrics and music are simply gold. Especially when Ed ads the we belong together tag. I was so greatful to hear in Pitt. I've been through complete heartbreak before and this just speaks to me, especially in its early days when Ed was fired up.
3. Release
How can anyone not fall in love with the music and emotions in this song, just brilliant.
"...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.....”
Nothing As It Seems – I absolutely love the musical dynamics of this song. Pearl Jam can express more ‘feeling’ through their music than any other band I’ve ever known.
Sad – The beginning guitar music just got my attention & makes this a great song. I don’t think that this song got nearly the credit that it deserved. It is a simple, yet catchy song.
Rearview Mirror – While others were criticizing Vs not being more Ten, I thought the Rearview Mirror lyrics said it all & I welcomed the new direction of their music.
Sirens – Between the lyrics, emotions and the music, this song just leaves me breathless and wanting to hear it more
Ok, so that’s actually my top 4, but I couldn't put these in an actual number order of favorites. So hard to choose, if I had to pick favorites a month from now, I’m sure my list would be different.
Oct. 15, 2013 Worcester, MA
Aug. 05, 2016 - Fenway Park, Boston Oct. 15, 2013 - Worcester, Massachusetts
Given To Fly - this song is like a wave, starts out small and eventually grows bigger until it crests. and it makes me so happy.
Nothing As It Seems - just a brilliant song. the lyrics are haunting, and the music is incredible. great guitar riffs. just makes me feel something deep down.
Cready Stomp - yeah there's no lyrics, but motherfuck this jam ROCKS. probably listened to it a couple hundred times when I first heard it. doesn't even need lyrics IMO. perfect the way it is.
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Porch (The first one at wich a realised, that this is a great band)
Faithful (The song is beutiful,sad, rockin, I just love the riffs after "We all belive"
Nothingman (Didn´t like it a year ago, but now it´s my favorite pearl jam song, simply becuse it reminds me of my ex girlfriend)
2007 Munich, Katowice, Kopenhaven, Nijmegen
Given To Fly - simply just love the song
Hail, Hail - it seems to get stuck in my head and the lyrics are great
There are just so many great songs its a near impossibility to form this opinion and i could make top ten list easily and any of them could come into this top 3 .................However here it goes based on long-term listening and what really makes me smile deep and not just smile as it is a pearl jam great song.
Black - Just the most beatiful, powerful song ever written in my opinion. It just is such a beatiful ballad and the infamous line "I know someday" is just well a line that is legendary and could touch the hardest of hearts
Yellow Ledbeter - Just because well,,,,,,,If it is good enough for PJ to end every show on, i would guess it must be one of their favs. Just a great song, great vocals, great guitars and well how MMac can manipulate the guitar chords and how Eddie the lyrics makes this unique as well.
Given to Fly - Simple !! I listen to this song and i naturally end up thinking im Eddie on stage, playing air guiter, clenching both my hands around a imaginary mic and just belting this song out. This is my max volume on the car stereo and mp3 song and I just love it.....
To many more to mention - and the new album has for me added in 2 classics with Inside Job and Come Undone.
Black
Long Road
Need I say more.
1. Corduroy
2. Sad
3. MOTH/Leash depending on the mood
2.Nothingman- That song reminds me of someone who I have met 10 years ago.Her fav PJ song was also Nothingman. I've never seen her again after the day we've met.
3.Smile- I've got many memories concerning this one.Long story. That song really has changed my life in 1996. Another thing is that I 've only seen PJ live once on November,19 in Istanbul,1996. They had also played "Smile" during the encore and just before the last song which was "Porch". I was very impressed by that performance and probably it was the best live performance I've ever been the witness of,from any band I've seen live on stage.
For me there's no bad PJ song in history,only there are better ones.
Cheers folks.
Given To Fly-The crescendo is amazing. Guitars, vocals, rhythm section.
Why Go-Eddie just sounds so pissed off. Again, the passion.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
But today i will go with:
Given to fly
Black
Corduroy
I would rather starve than eat your bread
I would rather run but I can't walk
Guess I'll lie alone just like before
23-05-00/04-09-06/05-09-06
Given To Fly ~inspirational
Porch~ we all lose control and it's okay
1. Given to Fly
2. Present Tense
3. I got ID
Philly- 2005, 2013, 2016
Camden 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2022
Philly Spectrum 2009 x4 - We closed that MFER Down Proper
DC- 2006, 2008
New York- 2008, 2010
Boston - Fenway 2016
New Jersey- 2006
Chicago - 2007
Seattle- 2005
EV Solo- DC x2, Baltimore x2 , Newark NJ x2, Tower Theater x2
- Given To Fly
2. Release
3. Sad
2. Brain of J
3. Marker in the Sand
Winnipeg 2005
Nijmegen 2007
1. Release: I can relate so well with Ed on this song.
2. Off He Goes: It took some time for this song to hit me, but it hit me hard. I can listen to it 5 times a day if I want to and NEVER get sick of it. I love the way Ed wrote it from the perspective of his friends looking at him after he got famous.
3. It is incredibly difficult for me to choose between Corduroy and In Hiding. Both have played significant roles in my life but I will have to go with Corduroy. This song represents the anger of youth everywhere, not just in Eddie's life.
Given To Fly. Mind Blowing....
Why Go. The rage, I love the teenage rage from this song.
Inside Job. "how I choose to feel, is how I am"
y esclavo de lo que habla.
Do The Evolution
Corduroy
thats off the top of my head, i don't think i could truly pick three favorites. they change all the time. black has always consistently been up there as my favorite though.
Corduroy
State of Love and Trust
Infallible
Get away
• 2003-07-05• 2004-10-01
• 2005-10-03• 2006-05-27
• 2008-06-19• 2009-10-27 2009-10-28 •2009-10-30
• 2009-10-31
*Tres Mts 2011-03-23
*Eddie Vedder 2011-06-25
- 2013-10-21
- 2013=10-22
-2016 -04-28
-2016 -04-29
NOTHING AS IT SEEMS
SIRENS
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
and there are so many. Its like a history of your life with their music and their lives....
But most important are:
1. Release - because its the first time I heard eddie's voice, and the lyrics are so real.
2. Blood - because I was so freakin' pissed off at this time, and this just nailed it for me.
3. Unthought Known - because it was released right before I was about to drive across
the country to start a new life on the west coast...I played backspacer over and over
while driving through the night feeling "the path cut by the moon for you to walk on
and "distant shores awaiting your arrival" as actual events presently happening in my life.
I thought then.... and I still do....is Eddie psychic or something? XOX
steer us towards the clear here
I know it's already been sung
but it can't be said enough
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Off He Goes - Lyrically & musically just a beautiful piece of art.
In Hiding - Changed the way I look at life/love ("It's funny when things change so much, it's all state of mind.")
Nothing As It Seems - This song kicked off the fanaticism that took hold and has not yet, nor ever, let go.
Other possibilities:
Down, Arc, Hard to Imagine, Indifference, Satan's Bed, Driftin', Hail Hail ...so many more...
PJ * 10/21/00 - Phx * 6/7/03 - Phx * 6/29/06 - Milwaukee * 6/30/06 - Milwaukee * 11/19/13 - Phx *
EV * 11/4/12 - Phx, AZ *
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Nothingman - The song that started my journey with the band.
Parachutes
*I reserve the right to change songs daily, or, even hourly with no prior notice.
I am hanging in the balance of a perfect finished plan
Like every sparrow falling, like every grain of sand.
Second favorite song is indifference, the emotion Eddie puts into this is awesome.
Last but not least is Footsteps, I can't imagine being Stone, Mike and Jeff sitting around getting this demo back and hearing what is on the tape.
but now, after almost 10 years, I would like to add
Inside Job
&
In Hiding
HRVATSKA!!! HRVATSKA!!!
If I just had 3 songs to listen to on repeat, then it would have to be
1: Alive (even after so many years it still sounds F***ing awesome)
2: YL (One of the best live closing songs of all time)
3: Release (One of the best opening songs of all time. It stirs the soul)
I want to listen to these on my death bed.
1. Nothingman.
A deeply personal song for me, there is a reason I have a tattoo of "and he who forgets will be destined to remember". Thankfully this song helped me not take things in my life for granted.
2. Black
I realize this is a hit, but the lyrics and music are simply gold. Especially when Ed ads the we belong together tag. I was so greatful to hear in Pitt. I've been through complete heartbreak before and this just speaks to me, especially in its early days when Ed was fired up.
3. Release
How can anyone not fall in love with the music and emotions in this song, just brilliant.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Sad – The beginning guitar music just got my attention & makes this a great song. I don’t think that this song got nearly the credit that it deserved. It is a simple, yet catchy song.
Rearview Mirror – While others were criticizing Vs not being more Ten, I thought the Rearview Mirror lyrics said it all & I welcomed the new direction of their music.
Sirens – Between the lyrics, emotions and the music, this song just leaves me breathless and wanting to hear it more
Ok, so that’s actually my top 4, but I couldn't put these in an actual number order of favorites. So hard to choose, if I had to pick favorites a month from now, I’m sure my list would be different.
Oct. 15, 2013 Worcester, MA
Oct. 15, 2013 - Worcester, Massachusetts
Nothing As It Seems - just a brilliant song. the lyrics are haunting, and the music is incredible. great guitar riffs. just makes me feel something deep down.
Cready Stomp - yeah there's no lyrics, but motherfuck this jam ROCKS. probably listened to it a couple hundred times when I first heard it. doesn't even need lyrics IMO. perfect the way it is.
honorable mentions: Inside Job, Release, Black.
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Philly 1, Philly 2, MSG 1, MSG 2, Fenway 2
2018: Fenway 1, Fenway 2
2024: MSG 2, Philly 1, Philly 2, Fenway 1, Fenway 2
It's a very difficult task. Just 3 songs... :think:
The other two are:
Present Tense: Lyrics and melody are awesome.
Immortality: same as Present Tense.
It's growing up just like me.