Best live versions of No Code songs?

bigeye21 · September 2010

As you may or may not know, I do a little podcast for the PJ fan called All That's Sacred. We play lots great music as well as offer some context and commentary about the fan experience. Some time ago on ATS #10 url]http://www.allthatssacred.net/2009/07/all-thats-sacred-10.html[/url, we went completely commentary-free and recreated the album Ten with listener-suggested live tracks. It was one of the most popular early episodes. Here more recently, there seems to be a groundswell for giving No Code the same treatment. So I'm asking for your help. What, in your opinion, are the best live versions of the songs off No Code?

Thanks in advance. I look forward to diving into this and cranking it out in the coming weeks.

2-feign-reluctance · September 2010

Present Tense - St.Louis 2003

GS163319 · September 2010

In college a buddy and I made a No Code live disc. Can't remember the locations/dates of most of the songs, but after listening to lots of versions, here is what (in limited fashion) still stands out:

In My Tree from MSG 1, 03 and Melbourne 3, 98.

Off He Goes from Benaroya. Habit, Prague, 00.

And, given it's one of my favorites live, most versions of Hail, Hail are sick.

Citizen Zack · September 2010

I'm Open - Hartford 6/27/08

Lukin - St. Paul 6/16/03 (this one is unique you could say - Ed is sick and tells a fan up front who is requesting Lukin that he can't sing it, but later he invites the guy up on stage and lets him sing the whole thing. not too shabby from what it sounds like on the bootleg and an all around hilarious/memorable moment)

Citizen Zack · September 2010

Sometimes - Randall's Island, NY 9/29/96

Red Mosquito - Austin 10/4/09

Ledbetterman10 · September 2010

Citizen Zack wrote:

Lukin - St. Paul 6/16/03 (this one is unique you could say - Ed is sick and tells a fan up front who is requesting Lukin that he can't sing it, but later he invites the guy up on stage and lets him sing the whole thing. not too shabby from what it sounds like on the bootleg and an all around hilarious/memorable moment)

Just listened to this for the first time. Great stuff.

BlackCorduroy · September 2010

Off He Goes- Seattle 2 2010: UNBELIEVABLE version

Stinkfoot · September 2010

Citizen Zack wrote:

Lukin - St. Paul 6/16/03 (this one is unique you could say - Ed is sick and tells a fan up front who is requesting Lukin that he can't sing it, but later he invites the guy up on stage and lets him sing the whole thing. not too shabby from what it sounds like on the bootleg and an all around hilarious/memorable moment)

Haha! He sounds like Billy Corgan would singing it!

For Habit it just HAS to be Fresno 2000. Eddie puts some immense anger into every little bit of it and hits every scream perfectly.

Obviously Melbourne '98 is the well known excellent version of In My Tree.

I like those versions of Hail Hail where Ed says "I don't wanna fuck I wanna feel" (see: Camden Night 2 2000, Woodlands TX Night 1 2000, Seattle Night 2 2000)

edvedd · September 2010

In me tree msg 1 2003 is always a winner for me.
From my memory i would suggest Present Tense from Berlin 2006, it got me right where it should be.
and you gotta take red mosquito from the show where uncle neil takes over(1995 sometime in 1995, i think??).
And finally thank you very much for all the effort and love you put in your podcast's!

BrainofBGA · September 2010

There a couple of shows from Jones Beach circa 2000, one in particular where a lot of no code songs are played, 7 or 8 I think, and are all of great quality.
In My Tree - MSG 2003 DVD version
Benaroya is great for Off He Goes and Around the Bend
Who You Are - any 2008 boot is good.
Present Tense - any euro boot where crowd totally takes over!

wolfamongwolves · September 2010

Never understood why Ed always leaves the "I hold your head" verse out of Around the Bend, but whatever version you go with, I think it should be one of the rare ones where it's included. The only one I can think of is Bridge School Benefit 1996, but there are a few flubs in that version.

EDIT: Here's one from Maui. It's a nice version, that's quiet and sounds really intimate. Jack's drum fills are really lovely, but Mike's solos are a bit low in the mix. Not sure it's the best version, but it's got all the verses: http://www.pearljambootlegs.org/modules ... 3D&ext.m3u

Abe Froman · September 2010

2-feign-reluctance wrote:

Present Tense - St.Louis 2003

This is the opener and is flawless!

"Sometimes" STL 2010 is also great.
"Lukin" Seattle 2000

RhinoJam · September 2010

Who You Are - - Bonnaroo......! 2008!

samjam · September 2010

Hail Hail from Letterman

And agree with In My Tree from MSG 03!
Those are 2 that come to mind right off the bat.

broloco · September 2010

I have a related question for anyone: what show was the 'In My Tree' from at the end of that Touring Fans movie..when the credits roll? I believe it's a Canadian show, but I forget. anyway that version somehow stuck with me in my head since then..love to get it on ipod now. that's a good one.

thefin190 · September 2010

BlackCorduroy wrote:

Off He Goes- Seattle 2 2010: UNBELIEVABLE version

I can't tell if you are hinting at something here or if that was by accident. Either way, Seattle 1 2009 Off He Goes was pretty good, but I have to say Philly 3 2009 version was probably better.

If you pick a live version, make sure you include "This one is for some of my friends".

Stinkfoot · September 2010

Stinkfoot wrote:

For Habit it just HAS to be Fresno 2000. Eddie puts some immense anger into every little bit of it and hits every scream perfectly.

Obviously Melbourne '98 is the well known excellent version of In My Tree.

I like those versions of Hail Hail where Ed says "I don't wanna fuck I wanna feel" (see: Camden Night 2 2000, Woodlands TX Night 1 2000, Seattle Night 2 2000)

I may have to change my mind about Habit. I was listening to Englewood , CO 1998 last night and it absofuckinlutely ROCKS!!! It is an audience boot but I think that the fact you can really hear the crowd actually makes it a better version as they really respond well to it.

Present Tense I'd go with Noblesville 2003. (I think it *just* outshines St Louis). Actually there's a great Habit from this show as well. Damn them for being so consistent!

I'm really interested to see the finished podcast.

Stinkfoot · September 2010

Mankind - Seattle 22nd July 98

Stone: "Alright, we're gonna kick it up a notch here...with ME!"

Genius.

Gary Carter · September 2010

lukin-msg 2 2010

joberschlake · September 2010

Who You Are - DC 08
Smile - Any version rocks.

maverick · September 2010

I would be remiss if I didn't point you to Red Mosquito from Chicago 2000. That's the first song I thought of and that version has stood out to me for ten years.

Present Tense from DC '06 is very good. Mike plays a nice improv part at the end that goes well with the song.

Stinkfoot · September 2010

Present Tense - Hartford 1996.

It builds so so nicely and doesn't have the (for want of a better word) 'pomp' that the later versions do. So much so that when Stone starts the acoustic part in the 2nd verse it really seems to bring the song to life. ed is vocally perfect as well. Beautiful performance.

Edit: Although I agree with the above that DC 2006 Mike does do a lovely little solo over the end section.

Eraserhead · September 2010

Any of the Red Mosquitos with Ben Harper in Australia last year.

demetrios · September 2010

Habit - Toronto '96

mike86 · September 2010

Stinkfoot wrote:

Mankind - Seattle 22nd July 98

Stone: "Alright, we're gonna kick it up a notch here...with ME!"

Genius.

this is the show where he sad " is my band ready" right?

thats a good one!

Teddyledbetter · September 2010

I love when a great idea comes together!

Red Mosquito Albany 2006 is favorite of mine.

a5pj · September 2010

Can't believe that In My Tree from Saratoga 2000 has not been mentioned. It is THE best version of IMT that I have ever heard, guitars, timing, and vocals are all perfect.

bigeye21 · September 2010

Thanks again for all the great suggestions! Posted the final product today: http://www.allthatssacred.net/2010/09/all-thats-sacred-69.html

Hope you dig!

Best live versions of No Code songs?

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