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** STICKY ** BLACK vs JOHNNY GUITAR

The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
edited May 2020 in The Porch
To many, these are the greatest two Pearl Jam songs ever. Quintessential Pearl Jam and the two songs even most casual fans enjoy. Black is much older but still gets regular radio play. Mr Guitar, on the other hand, has clearly been the band's breakthrough hit of the 21st Century, garnering them hundreds of thousands of new fans including former president, Barack Obama. 

Let's finally put this question to rest: Which is the better song, Black or Johnny Guitar?
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** STICKY ** BLACK vs JOHNNY GUITAR 191 votes

BLACK
61%
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JOHNNY GUITAR
38%
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    I think that about wraps it up.  Case closed!
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  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,468
    BLACK
    I thought this was a joke at first. I must have missed the Johnny Guitar love somewhere? Both are great! 
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  • Ukuleddie VeggerUkuleddie Vegger Posts: 509
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    I love J.G. 
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Posts: 3,464
    BLACK
    Definitely thought this was a joke
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,124
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    I'll be gutted if Johnny guitar doesn't win.

    It's a stunning song.
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  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    No brainer. 
  • aurynsdadaurynsdad Posts: 863
    BLACK
    Johnny Guitar has long been and will always be one of my most hated Pearl Jam songs. But, to each their own.
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  • PeterEDPeterED Posts: 365
    BLACK
    aurynsdad said:
    Johnny Guitar has long been and will always be one of my most hated Pearl Jam songs. But, to each their own.
    I’m with you.

    I can’t help but think this poll is an inside joke of some sort.
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,124
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    Johnny Guitar is no joke.
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  • regalturboregalturbo Posts: 299
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    it boggles the mind how there is still a question this many years after the release of JG.  Fortunate enough to catch this live - maybe the lack of live performances is what has led some to vote for "Black"?
  • PapPap Posts: 28,989
    BLACK
    As  much as I love Johnny Guitar, Black is a '90s anthem we all have to respect. :bow:
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  • Matts3221Matts3221 Posts: 658
    BLACK

    I honestly don't get , is this a joke?

    Never been a huge fan of that song  , however this has to be a joke.

  • CarisaJCarisaJ Posts: 65
    BLACK
    Is this for real? Johnny Guitar is good but it is in no way better than Black.
  • OceansJennyOceansJenny Posts: 3,394
    BLACK
    This has to be a deep troll. JG is not a good song.
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  • ceskaceska Posts: 1,120
    edited May 2020
    Johnny Guitar has that eternal air of mystery - we still wonder where and who the girl in red is.  Black? Yeah, we know who broke our heart.
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Posts: 3,464
    BLACK
    The more responses I read the more I am convinced it’s a joke 😄
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    ceska said:
    Johnny Guitar has that eternal air of mystery - we still wonder where and who the girl in red is.  Black? Yeah, we know who broke our heart.
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  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,896
    I'm not comfortable voting on this in a Public Poll
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    mookeywrench said:
    I'm not comfortable voting on this in a Public Poll
    We are not asking for any personal information, other than your social security number. 
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  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810
    Wait, I thought Black was about Johnny Gee-tar. Isn't it a sequel?
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,076
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    Wait? Is this not a joke? JG is trash.

  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    edited May 2020
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    Tim Simmons said:
    Wait? Is this not a joke? JG is trash.

    You know what, Tim? YOU'RE TRASH. 







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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,124
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    How is this even close!
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    on2legs said:
    How is this even close!
    Guitar by a landslide, right?
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  • vitovito Posts: 2,029
    edited May 2020
    BLACK
    Apparently the sarcasm flew over everyone's head cause Johnny Guitar might be the single worst song ever written by any band! The title alone makes me cringe!!😎
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    vito said:
    Apparently the sarcasm flew over everyone's head cause Johnny Guitar might be the single worst song ever written by any band! The title alone makes me cringe!!😎
    You know what makes me cringe? YOUR FACE.
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  • vitovito Posts: 2,029
    edited May 2020
    BLACK
    The Juggler said:
    vito said:
    Apparently the sarcasm flew over everyone's head cause Johnny Guitar might be the single worst song ever written by any band! The title alone makes me cringe!!😎
    You know what makes me cringe? YOUR FACE.

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    SUMMERFEST MILWAUKEE 1995
    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 1998
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    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 2000
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    NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS 2010
    PJ20 NIGHT 1 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2011
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  • vitovito Posts: 2,029
    edited May 2020
    BLACK
    Are you 12? This might be one of the worst threads ever created on this board. The sad thing is that I even responded to it, 15 minutes of my life that I can't get back 🖕
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    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 2000
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    TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA 2004
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    VERIZON CENTER DC 2008
    UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2009
    NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS 2010
    PJ20 NIGHT 1 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2011
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    1ST MARINER ARENA BALTIMORE 2013
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    CHICAGO 1 Wrigley Field 2016 
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  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,675
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    Sometimes, late at night,when I’m spinning JG for the 3rd or 4th time of the evening, I think the song belongs on Abbey Road or Exile on Main Street. As great as Backspacer is, it’s overmatched by JG.  
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    edited May 2020
    JOHNNY GUITAR
    vito said:
    Are you 12? This might be one of the worst threads ever created on this board. The sad thing is that I even responded to it, 15 minutes of my life that I can't get back 🖕
    I'm 13. It took you 15 minutes to respond?

    I love you. 
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