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The "Fame" Trilogy

MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,664
edited June 4 in The Porch
Located in the middle of the Vitalogy album, and not coincidentally in sequential order.

Pry, To
Corduroy
Bugs

If you look at the lyrics to each, you will see how they tie together.  With Pry, To about wanting privacy, Corduroy about not wanting fame, and Bugs about the pesky media.

I have a feeling that there are other trilogies to be found across the whole catalog, with the Mamasan trilogy being the most popular.
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,677
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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,919
    edited June 5
    MikeDigs said:
    Located in the middle of the Vitalogy album, and not coincidentally in sequential order.

    Pry, To
    Corduroy
    Bugs

    If you look at the lyrics to each, you will see how they tie together.  With Pry, To about wanting privacy, Corduroy about not wanting fame, and Bugs about the pesky media.

    I have a feeling that there are other trilogies to be found across the whole catalog, with the Mamasan trilogy being the most popular.
    Any theory that justifies Bugs is okay with me. 
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  • CarryTheZeroCarryTheZero Posts: 2,985
    MikeDigs said:
    Located in the middle of the Vitalogy album, and not coincidentally in sequential order.

    Pry, To
    Corduroy
    Bugs

    If you look at the lyrics to each, you will see how they tie together.  With Pry, To about wanting privacy, Corduroy about not wanting fame, and Bugs about the pesky media.

    I have a feeling that there are other trilogies to be found across the whole catalog, with the Mamasan trilogy being the most popular.
    Interesting thought! All 3 of these songs definitely share a theme!
  • MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,664
    A cool article from Jan 1995, a few months after Vitalogy was released.  Includes interview with Ed.
    It's interesting to get insights in to the band's mindset at the time.
    The Vitalogy album is such a unique gem in the catalog.

    https://www.spin.com/2019/11/pearl-jam-cover-story-1995/
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