Wasn't that 2nd Boston '08 show the one where during the finale Stone got on his knees and sucked the teats of the dude in the cow suit while still playing guitar? That wasn't my most personal moment but my gosh it was one of the funniest!
So many... but I will go with finally getting to hear All or None (my holy grail Pearl Jam song) during the first Los Angeles show in November 2013. The cameras caught the sign that read All or None, and Eddie said something to the effect that they were going to play a song they did not play very often. I was on the sides, not too far from the stage on Mike's side, and I lost it. I looked at my friend and started screaming and jumping and cursing in happiness (yes, I curse when I'm happy too). This was all in Spanish, mind you, so it might have been lost on most around me, who probably thought "that poor girl has gone crazy".
When the music for All or None started I just started crying and smiling. It was beautiful. This is my absolute favorite song on Riot Act, and one of my favorite for Pearl Jam, overall. I hope I am lucky enough to listen to it again live, but if I don't, at least I did one, and I will always cherish that.
I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream... If I knew where it was I would take you there.
San Diego, 2013. I have credited myself with saving Rob from the Philippines marriage. The set was spectacular. They dedicated Light Years to Ryan, a deceased fan whose family was at the concert and had made a thread in these forums requesting the dedication that we were following. We met some of the coolest people, at the pre-party, in line for beers and at our seats. Ed's mom and brother were there too.
"This is for Ryan, Kelly and Lacy.... you are all here!"
First time I heard Release live, when I went to Adelaide in 2009
Manchester 04.06.00, Leeds 25.08.06, Wembley 18.06.07, Dusseldorf 21.06.07, Shepherds Bush 11.08.09, Manchester 17.08.09, Adelaide 17.11.09, Melbourne 20.11.09, Sydney 22.11.09, Brisbane 25.11.09, MSG1 20.05.10, MSG2 21.05.10, Dublin 22.06.10, Belfast 23.06.10, London 25.06.10, Long Beach 06.07.11 (EV), Los Angeles 08.07.11 (EV), Toronto 11.09.11, Toronto 12.09.11, Ottawa 14.09.11, Hamilton 14.09.11, Manchester 20.06.12, Manchester 21.06.12, Amsterdam 26.06.2012, Amsterdam 27.06.2012, Berlin 04.07.12, Berlin 05.07.12, Stockholm 07.07.12, Oslo 09.07.12, Copenhagen 10.07.12, Manchester 28.07.12 (EV), Brooklyn 18.10.13, Brooklyn 19.10.13, Philly 21.10.13, Philly 22.10.13, San Diego 21.11.13, LA 23.11.13, LA 24.11.13, Oakland 26.11.13, Portland 29.11.13, Spokane 30.11.13, Calgary 02.12.13, Vancouver 04.12.13, Seattle 06.12.13, Trieste 22.06.14, Vienna 25.06.14, Berlin 26.06.14, Stockholm 28.06.14, Leeds 08.07.14, Philly 28.04.16, Philly 28.04.16, MSG1 01.05.16, MSG2 02.05.16
Throw Your Arms Around Me @ Indianapolis 2000. I took my, now deceased younger brother to this show and when Ed came out for the encore he dedicated song to his brother, who was in attendance.
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Throw Your Arms Around Me @ Indianapolis 2000. I took my, now deceased younger brother to this show and when Ed came out for the encore he dedicated song to his brother, who was in attendance.
August 18, right? A beloved and much-missed old board member and friend, PJMom, attended that show. It was her birthday as well. That song meant the world to her as did having it played.
I remember she told me it was a full moon, too...Ed said something about looking at it and taking it in, if I recall correctly.
Think I'll listen to that boot this weekend.
I'm truly sorry for your losses, Dewie and vedderblack.
"Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2 2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
San Diego 2009. In 10 club line for 40 minutes, finally get to the front about 7 minutes before PJ take the stage and I hear the words "you got front row" 4 minutes later I'm standing in the front row, dead center to EV. Gave my wife the best seat. Literally was shaking during Last Exit. Interacted with Mike a bit. Drank some wine during YL. EV told a ton of stories all night. Amazing. And they played Little Wing and Rock and Roll Star, the best version ever of the latter. Go find it if you get a chance.
Chicago 6/29/98, Alpine Valley(EV) 6/13/99, Alpine Valley 10/08/00, Chicago 10/09/00, Phoenix 10/20/00, Orlando 4/12/03, Tampa 4/13/03, San Diego 6/05/03, Vegas 6/06/03, Phoenix 6/07/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Orlando 10/08/04, D.C. 10/11/04, Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, LA 7/12/08, Chicago 8/23/09, Chicago 8/24/09, LA 10/07/09, San Diego 10/09/09 (Front Row Center, Finally), Phoenix(EV) 11/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Phoenix 11/19/13, Denver 10/22/14, Wrigley 8/20/16, Wrigley 8/22/16
Oh and I forgot to mention another reason the above was great: at LA 4 2 nights prior and had the tallest, biggest man on earth in front of me. I swear a 10Club ticket agent saw me that night and felt bad
Chicago 6/29/98, Alpine Valley(EV) 6/13/99, Alpine Valley 10/08/00, Chicago 10/09/00, Phoenix 10/20/00, Orlando 4/12/03, Tampa 4/13/03, San Diego 6/05/03, Vegas 6/06/03, Phoenix 6/07/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Orlando 10/08/04, D.C. 10/11/04, Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, LA 7/12/08, Chicago 8/23/09, Chicago 8/24/09, LA 10/07/09, San Diego 10/09/09 (Front Row Center, Finally), Phoenix(EV) 11/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Phoenix 11/19/13, Denver 10/22/14, Wrigley 8/20/16, Wrigley 8/22/16
The first time at manchester arena, UK in 2000, when they played nothingman, eds voice was amazing . Then again at manchester in 2009 when they opened with long road..brought tears to my eyes, then once again manchester on 21st June 2012, which holds a special place for me , as it was my mums last concert, she passed away a year later with cancer , the whole gig was just transcendental and will remember it for ever . And finally this year at Milton Keynes hearing sirens made me remember my amazing mum and singing alive with my younger brother, realising how precious these moments are.
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When the music for All or None started I just started crying and smiling. It was beautiful. This is my absolute favorite song on Riot Act, and one of my favorite for Pearl Jam, overall. I hope I am lucky enough to listen to it again live, but if I don't, at least I did one, and I will always cherish that.
If I knew where it was I would take you there.
"This is for Ryan, Kelly and Lacy.... you are all here!"
Fucking magical evening!
I remember she told me it was a full moon, too...Ed said something about looking at it and taking it in, if I recall correctly.
Think I'll listen to that boot this weekend.
I'm truly sorry for your losses, Dewie and vedderblack.
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2