Ed's letter bout xmas single

CROJAM95
CROJAM95 Posts: 10,985
edited May 2009 in The Porch
Its funny to here Christmas wishes in April :D
Sounds like new material
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  • LoveBoatAdmiral
    LoveBoatAdmiral Posts: 1,191
    At least they see the irony in the whole "Christmas" single thing. :roll:
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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,042
    any news in the new Deep? I was hoping they were waiting for tour dates before they sent it out.
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,121
    Hey fellow Humans……
    Not only is the single late, the letter ABOUT the single is late….was written a few moons ago….Vedder late than never…..

    Dec. 20th
    ~Letter~

    Dear Kind Listeners……

    It is mid-December here in Seattle (and most places I imagine), and I find myself compelled to reach out and offer a few words to those of you who have generously supported us over the years…..

    Specifically, we felt the need to let you know that the Christmas Single has been recorded(!) Earth shaking news, we know. Goodness gracious….
    But truly it is something we take pride in and both sides have turned out pretty cool… However, we also like the idea that you would all receive the Christmas Single by Christmas…Perhaps this is based on the fact that it’s called the CHRISTMAS Single…….

    Aahh well….it’s taking longer to make vinyl records these days…. We are currently snowed in as the weather has turned extreme, bordering on the bizarre…and we’ve been hammering away on some NEW STUFF that understandably took priority….

    So please accept an apology, as it’s delivered with respect. If it helps to accept it, we can say with some bias, that these songs are gonna be cool even if they don’t arrive until Valentine’s Day…or Saint Patrick’s Day…4th of July?….

    While I have your ear, let me reach out to all those out there who helped support the preservation of a threatened surf break and National Park called Trestles…..public support and keen activism dealt the enemies of our ocean a big blow earlier in the year…..they came back with an appeal on the Federal level and we were notified two days ago that they were denied…. Put your bulldozers away….No freeway going through….Developers find a different piece of land to rape and pillage, cause we won this one…..

    It’s spectacular news….and rare… elated, relieved, and inspired….it was noted in final judgment that the powers that be, were heavily swayed by the galvanized support of the citizens who spoke out…..The power of this result goes beyond a surf spot and saving a historical landmark, and encourages all of us to stay active and do what we can, when we can, for the issues that affect us personally…. Diligence cannot be underestimated… My activist friend, Matt McClain from Surfrider, said to me, “constant pressure, endlessly applied!”

    There you go…. exhilarating when it works. As exhilarating as it must be to be a businessman who, if they won, would’ve gotten the green light to build a freeway and put up houses and privatize the beach for profit. Which side do you want to be on?

    As we’re on the subject of activism in the Christmas spirit, I’d love to bring up one last item that is important to me and many others...the West Memphis 3.

    To give you an update, there was evidence delivered to the presiding judge on the West Memphis 3 case back in September...years of hard work and intelligent gathering of facts were dismissed outright…For you that may be concerned, we wanted it to be known that this was expected and not the worst of news…..

    With that dismissal, we will soon be appealing to the Arkansas Supreme Court and then on to Federal court, if necessary.

    With the new DNA and forensic evidence that ties others to these dreadful crimes and demonstrates that our guys Damien, Jason and Jesse are innocent, we are confident that the truth will come out.

    With this explanation comes a plea… as the dates for these future rulings come upon us, it would mean so much to have your support….This case has dragged on at a snail’s pace while three innocent men wake up every morning in prison; one on death row….

    We here will provide you with all the tools you need so when the time comes we can celebrate together as these men are given back their freedom…..

    If you have any information on the case:
    One of the country's leading homicide investigators, a decorated former NYPD detective, has joined the case and is looking for even more new evidence and witnesses that can help free these men. If anyone out there has valuable information about this case, call the confidential tip line at 501-256-1775.

    To keep updated on the latest in the case:
    visit www.wm3.org.

    To donate:
    Funds are always needed for legal fees, investigators, and scientific testing...anything you can give helps.

    Donations made by check or money order can be sent to:

    Damien Echols Defense Fund
    PO Box 1216
    Little Rock, AR 72203

    Or donate online through Paypal: .

    Write Arkansas' elected officials:
    Write Arkansas' elected officials letting them know you want to see justice in this case.

    For a complete list of elected officials and their addresses, visit:
    http://wm3.org/live/howtohelp/writeofficials.php

    Write Damien Echols and Lorri Davis:
    Damien and Lorri would love to hear from you.

    You can write to Damien Echols at:
    Damien Echols SK931
    Varner Unit
    PO Box 400
    Grady, AR 71644

    Write Lorri Davis at: Ldavis11@hotmail.

    ***Breaking news: April 2009***

    Damien Echols has filed in the Arkansas Supreme Court. The case is now moving, and we expect a decision in the next few months.

    A jaw-dropping affidavit has been included as part of his appeal. Read Mara Leveritt's report on this story that should overturn the convictions on its constitutional merit alone:

    http://arkansastimes.com/Articles/Artic ... 098b101-...

    Thanks for reading….thanks for listening….Hope you and your families and loved ones are healthy and well…..So much tragedy in the world…Keep on loving each other.

    Enjoy your Christmas…We get a nice gift on Jan. 20th...

    Happy New Year and Christmas Single by summer!

    -Eddie
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  • meme
    meme Posts: 4,695
    What was the Jan 20th Xmas gift?

    And it's so nice that Ed has taken to writing to us :D
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • LoveBoatAdmiral
    LoveBoatAdmiral Posts: 1,191
    meme wrote:
    What was the Jan 20th Xmas gift?

    And it's so nice that Ed has taken to writing to us :D

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  • InHiding19
    InHiding19 Posts: 2,385
    Do you think this means it has been sent out?
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,882
    This is the kinda of thing the 10c should be about. Even if it's very late, much appreciated.
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  • IamMine
    IamMine Posts: 2,743
    You know, I'm really really glad that I am not one of those famous or even well-known people.... because today would have been so embarrassing for me...

    As soon as I opened this thread and got excited about the Deep magazine, I immediately ran out the door to the mailbox and while I was running, my pants fell down!!! I would have ended up as one of those worst bodies published for the entire world to see, or become the latest gossip in this small town. :p

    SHIT!!! Luckily for me - or at least I think so - that no one saw me! *knock on wood* :oops:

    But the mailbox was empty... :p

    Looking forward to Ed's long letter when it comes! :)

    And next time, I'll use the damn belt....
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  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    OK, I'll be the first and only dummy to ask.

    Was this an actual letter recieved in the mail, an email, or in the new issue of Deep?

    :oops:
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • IamMine
    IamMine Posts: 2,743
    cropduster82 wrote:
    OK, I'll be the first and only dummy to ask.

    Was this an actual letter recieved in the mail, an email, or in the new issue of Deep?

    :oops:

    It's never stupid to ask questions. :)

    Yes, the Deep magazine.

    I'd rather have asked a "stupid" question than having my pants down running to the mailbox...
    JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


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  • PissBottleMan
    PissBottleMan Union City, TN Posts: 4,155
    cropduster82 wrote:
    OK, I'll be the first and only dummy to ask.

    Was this an actual letter recieved in the mail, an email, or in the new issue of Deep?

    :oops:

    It's posted on the front page of the Pearl Jam website...and assumed to be in the forthcoming newsletter.

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  • elvistheking44
    elvistheking44 Posts: 4,547
    cropduster82 wrote:
    OK, I'll be the first and only dummy to ask.

    Was this an actual letter recieved in the mail, an email, or in the new issue of Deep?

    :oops:

    Its on the PJ home page
  • IamMine
    IamMine Posts: 2,743
    ofthegirl99 wrote:
    cropduster82 wrote:
    OK, I'll be the first and only dummy to ask.

    Was this an actual letter recieved in the mail, an email, or in the new issue of Deep?

    :oops:

    Its on the PJ home page


    Oops... I stand corrected.

    Jeez, I ran for nothing.... :(
    JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


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  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    ofthegirl99 wrote:
    cropduster82 wrote:
    OK, I'll be the first and only dummy to ask.

    Was this an actual letter recieved in the mail, an email, or in the new issue of Deep?

    :oops:

    Its on the PJ home page

    Ah, many thanks.
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • einatshaul
    einatshaul Posts: 2,219
    Thanks Ed. Happy New Year. :)
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  • Cinnamon Girl
    Cinnamon Girl Posts: 1,854
    What the hell?! Seriously strange to get the message 4 month late.

    Oh well, I'm just glad they haven't forgotten about us. :D
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  • ValleyGal
    ValleyGal Posts: 122
    At least the letter was good for a giggle :lol:

    . . . and it just goes to show that even though the single is "late" the fans are still remembered.
  • LineOneMightyFine
    LineOneMightyFine Posts: 347
    I've been in such anticipation about any new album news that I actually forgot about the single until I saw his letter. Nice to hear from him, regardless.
  • hopethatuchoke
    hopethatuchoke Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009
    Why the hell would something written December 20th not get posted until April 22nd??? Hahahaha. Oh Ten Club....


    Up until this point, I blamed the band for the X-Mas single not being done. Now it is seems the blame falls on the 10 Club's shoulders. Maybe I am wrong?
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  • hitman
    hitman Posts: 469
    is it me?? or do we still have no f-ing idea when the single is gonna be here? i mean, it's totally nice to hear from ed (awesome, in fact), but..... if it's been recorded since Dec. 20th...

    i suppose you could read into it that why would they post the letter now unless they were gonna ship/have shipped... but couldn't they also tell us that?

    it's as if they just like to tease us! what are they... my 8th grade girlfriend?? : )

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