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    JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Am I allowed in the club if I like the song a lot, but not on the album Lightning Bolt? :P I think this would have made a great Xmas single.
    Or better yet, a B-side to one of the singles from this album.

    Remember when they used to do singles with non-album B-sides?
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    JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Has it been played on this first US tour leg?
    I don't think it has
    Nope.
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    ckravitzckravitz NJ Posts: 1,668
    Definitely like the song. And since I think I listened to Uke songs, maybe one time, it's effectively a brand new song for me.

    I respect that some folks aren't thrilled that it is an alteration of an existing song, but I do not believe that anything got bumped for it. I.e. if SBM was not put on LB,the album most likely would have been 11 songs like Backspacer. If that perspective is true (which of course no one but the band knows) than it eliminates any reason to hold a "grudge" against SBM. :)

    But damn, it is a catchy little tune for sure.
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    BabaLoverBabaLover Posts: 453
    Ok, I think I might need to revoke my membership becauase I can't get this darn song out of my head :lol:

    I do hope they play it on Leg 2. I'd perfer this over Future Days.
    To and fro the pendulum throws

    "Don't Worry, Be Happy." Avatar Meher Baba

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    CharliePCharlieP Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,035
    Really dig it too. Never understood the hate

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    vaggar99vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,426
    I started a new thread about this without realizing theres already a similar thread. Here's a copy of my post:

    I know this is easily the least liked song off of Lightning Bolt by the majority. Somehow, the band seems to know this because they haven't played it live. I think Speed of Sound fell into the same category during the Backspacer tour.

    I personally think the song is absolutely stunning. Love the lead guitar part (not sure who's playing). It makes me feel like I'm in 50's style Hawaiian resort.

    So PJ, don't be ashamed of this one. It turned out great. Play it!!!
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    red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    It's good, kind of sounds like a Christmas song too (a little bit)
    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
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    EdsonNascimentoEdsonNascimento Posts: 5,506
    I really like this song. Don't understand the hate or even dislike of this version. If anything, it shows the weakness in the Uke only versions. I said it before, if the Uke version was labeled a demo (which in effect it was) folks would love this song and be thrilled it was finally officially released. Can definitely see its place in the live rotation instead of Setting Forth at times.

    And it's not like this hasnt been done before. Can any child of the 80s forget Don't Stand So Close To Me '86? :crazy: now THAT was unnecessary.
    Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
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    october22october22 Posts: 2,533
    I liked it a lot since first listen. The production is awesome and I love the guitar tone. Ed communicates the lyrics beautifully too. I'm in.
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    bigbadbillbigbadbill Posts: 1,758
    JC231942 wrote:
    I love both versions!!!!

    Me too. Why all the hate for this song a few weeks ago? People need to chill out. Pearl Jam can put whatever song they damn well please on their albums.
    11/6/95, 11/18/97, 7/13/98, 7/14/98, 10/24/00, 10/25/00, 10/28/00, 6/2/03, 6/3/03, 6/5/03, 7/6/06, 7/7/06, 7/9/06, 7/10/06, 7/13/06, 7/15/06, 7/16/06, 7/18/06, 10/21/06, 4/10/08, 4/13/08, 9/30/09, 10/1/09, 10/6/09, 10/7/09, 10/9/09
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    texasistheSTEVENtexasistheSTEVEN Posts: 1,109
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    Sealed vinyl is bad vinyl.
    1996 Wmbly London
    2006 Jools Holland, London / Reading festival
    2007 Wmbly London
    2009 SBE London / O2 London
    2012 MEN 1/ MEN 2 / Berlin 1 / Berlin 2 / EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2013 NY 1/ NY 2 / Philly 1 / Philly 2
    2014 AMS 1 / AMS 2 / Leeds / MK
    2017 EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2018 LDN 1 / BCN / LDN 2
    2022 LDN 1 / LDN 2
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    Jerome230Jerome230 Posts: 903
    Finally, a place where I can be comfortable saying that I love this version!
    Ed...buddy...pal...stay true to your word and play Boise again.

    Seattle, 12.7.93
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    Mountain View, 10.30.99
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    papa_pearls_jam.pj20papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142
    I'm in.
    Posimists. Fuck the pessimists...fuck'em.
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    vaggar99vaggar99 San Diego USA Posts: 3,426
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record

    i love Future Days too!
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    2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,144
    Whole LP is awesome, period.
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    igotid88igotid88 Posts: 27,421
    I love both versions
    I miss igotid88
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    EdsonNascimentoEdsonNascimento Posts: 5,506
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record

    Let's not get crazy
    Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
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    PJSEMPREPJSEMPRE Posts: 687
    I'm in :thumbup: . I love this version.
    Let's say knowledge is a tree, yeah.
    It's growing up just like me.
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    texasistheSTEVENtexasistheSTEVEN Posts: 1,109
    Thumbs up if you are sleeping by yourself tonight?? :lol: :corn:
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    Sealed vinyl is bad vinyl.
    1996 Wmbly London
    2006 Jools Holland, London / Reading festival
    2007 Wmbly London
    2009 SBE London / O2 London
    2012 MEN 1/ MEN 2 / Berlin 1 / Berlin 2 / EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2013 NY 1/ NY 2 / Philly 1 / Philly 2
    2014 AMS 1 / AMS 2 / Leeds / MK
    2017 EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2018 LDN 1 / BCN / LDN 2
    2022 LDN 1 / LDN 2
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    texasistheSTEVENtexasistheSTEVEN Posts: 1,109
    BUMP FOR TOUR LEG 2

    This needs to be played soon
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    Sealed vinyl is bad vinyl.
    1996 Wmbly London
    2006 Jools Holland, London / Reading festival
    2007 Wmbly London
    2009 SBE London / O2 London
    2012 MEN 1/ MEN 2 / Berlin 1 / Berlin 2 / EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2013 NY 1/ NY 2 / Philly 1 / Philly 2
    2014 AMS 1 / AMS 2 / Leeds / MK
    2017 EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2018 LDN 1 / BCN / LDN 2
    2022 LDN 1 / LDN 2
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    PJForceofNaturePJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    Hoping this does get played on tour leg 2. I enjoy both versions-it was one of my favorites on the Uke album, and now it's one of my favorites on LB. The full band version is awesome! :clap:
    "A beacon on dry land"
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    Acesn8sAcesn8s Posts: 186
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    THANKS GANG.
    I would celebrate our momentous joining by making badges but something tells me that a "sleeping by myself club" badge would never be worn :lol::lol::lol:

    I would wear that badge. Love this song on LB. My wife kicked me out of bed last night for snoring, so I slept on the couch. So does that make me an official private member of the SLEEPING BY MYSELF club?

    P.S. Why has this not been played live yet?
    Indio, CA 11-05-93
    Universal City, CA 09-30-09
    Los Angeles, CA 11-23-13
    Los Angeles, CA 11-24-13
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record
    I'm not a fan (please don't stone me), but I'm happy to see it get support from folks who are :D
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    texasistheSTEVENtexasistheSTEVEN Posts: 1,109
    Suziemay wrote:
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record

    I'm not a fan (please don't stone me), but I'm happy to see it get support from folks who are :D

    Very noble of you Suzie. You are now an honorary member whether you like it or not :lol:
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    Sealed vinyl is bad vinyl.
    1996 Wmbly London
    2006 Jools Holland, London / Reading festival
    2007 Wmbly London
    2009 SBE London / O2 London
    2012 MEN 1/ MEN 2 / Berlin 1 / Berlin 2 / EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2013 NY 1/ NY 2 / Philly 1 / Philly 2
    2014 AMS 1 / AMS 2 / Leeds / MK
    2017 EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2018 LDN 1 / BCN / LDN 2
    2022 LDN 1 / LDN 2
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    SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,165
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Suziemay wrote:
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record

    I'm not a fan (please don't stone me), but I'm happy to see it get support from folks who are :D

    Very noble of you Suzie. You are now an honorary member whether you like it or not :lol:
    As long as you don't make me wear that badge :mrgreen::mrgreen:
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    landingonwaterlandingonwater Posts: 325
    I haven't met a person in the flesh who actually enjoys this version of the song. I think you are all trolls!

    Just kidding.

    That said, this one just doesn't click for me. I hate it, and I loved the Ukulele Songs version.
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    aurynsdadaurynsdad Posts: 773
    I like this version a lot. I am surprised that it hasn't taken off yet on the radio.
    10/31/93 Berkeley (Baba!), 10/1/94 Bridge School, 9/16/96 Seattle (In My Tree!), 10/19/96 & 10/20/96 B. School (Alt Corduroy & Alt Porch!), 10/25/03 B. School, 6/1/03 Mtnview (Crazy Mary! You Are!), 11/29/13 Portland (All Those Yesterdays! Even Flow!), 10/25/14 Bridge School (Rain! Fuckin Up! TOTD!), 5/13/22 Oakland (W.M.A.! Immortality!)
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    aurynsdadaurynsdad Posts: 773
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record

    I wouldn't go that far. For me, the highlight of the record is Sirens>Lightning Bolt>Infallible>Pendulum>Swallowed Whole. Is there a better 5 song stretch on any PJ album?
    10/31/93 Berkeley (Baba!), 10/1/94 Bridge School, 9/16/96 Seattle (In My Tree!), 10/19/96 & 10/20/96 B. School (Alt Corduroy & Alt Porch!), 10/25/03 B. School, 6/1/03 Mtnview (Crazy Mary! You Are!), 11/29/13 Portland (All Those Yesterdays! Even Flow!), 10/25/14 Bridge School (Rain! Fuckin Up! TOTD!), 5/13/22 Oakland (W.M.A.! Immortality!)
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    scratched vinylscratched vinyl Posts: 742
    It's a good song, but they pulled it out of storage covered in dust and mold, where as the rest of the album is sparkly and new.
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    scratched vinylscratched vinyl Posts: 742
    aurynsdad wrote:
    texasistheSTEVEN wrote:
    Our numbers are growing. Surprised that our opposition hasnt waded into this yet.
    For the record SBM> yellow moon> future days is the highlight of the new record

    I wouldn't go that far. For me, the highlight of the record is Sirens>Lightning Bolt>Infallible>Pendulum>Swallowed Whole. Is there a better 5 song stretch on any PJ album?

    Yup!

    Ten A: Once, Even Flow, Alive, Why Go, Black
    Ten B: Jeremy, Oceans, Porch, Garden, Deep, and as a bonus, Release

    Vs A: Go, Animal, Daughter, Glorified G, Dissident
    Vs B: WMA, Blood, RVM, Rats, Small Town, and two bonuses! Leash and Indifference

    Vitalogy: Last Exit, STBC, Not For You, Tremor Christ, Nothingman

    No Code: Sometimes, Hail Hail, Who You Are, In My Tree, Smile

    I'll concede from there, which actually puts in perspective how strong the record is.
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