Hold On in Berlin - What it Means to you?
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I was shocked to see Hold On played in Sao Paolo a couple weeks ago, and was even more surprised I didn't see many people talking about it here afterwards. From the very beginning of my PJ addiction - that is, listening to every piece of PJ-related music I could get my hands on, ad nauseum, and nothing else - this song has stood out. Sure, the Lost Dogs version is great. But for me, the demo/bonus track included on the expanded edition of Vs. is something else entirely. There's no other piece of music that makes me feel so deeply.
Like any of their songs, Hold On is ambiguous enough to relate to any number of things. To me, the song is a constant reminder to stay true to myself, to let the good things come, and to hold on to them when they do.
I also think it represents a significant part of what makes Pearl Jam so great - the way each member has pushed their sound and trajectory in a different direction. It makes me think of their early days when they could hardly keep the band together, but evidently found something together worth holding onto. The fact that Ed and Stone co-wrote it (to my knowledge) only adds to that - the only two de facto creative directors the band has ever really had.
So I ask, what does Hold On mean to you? If you've been lucky enough to hear it live, how was it? Do you hate it? Whatever your take, I'd love to hear it.
And lastly, anyone else want to hear it this summer in Europe? Do you think Ed and Stone would ever do an acoustic encore opener of it - a tribute to the old days and their ability to "hold on?" I'll be following them from Padova to Berlin, and it would be a dream come true.
One last show. I hope for another great Berlin show, and that they keep up the ballsy song picks like in Krakow.
Like any of their songs, Hold On is ambiguous enough to relate to any number of things. To me, the song is a constant reminder to stay true to myself, to let the good things come, and to hold on to them when they do.
I also think it represents a significant part of what makes Pearl Jam so great - the way each member has pushed their sound and trajectory in a different direction. It makes me think of their early days when they could hardly keep the band together, but evidently found something together worth holding onto. The fact that Ed and Stone co-wrote it (to my knowledge) only adds to that - the only two de facto creative directors the band has ever really had.
So I ask, what does Hold On mean to you? If you've been lucky enough to hear it live, how was it? Do you hate it? Whatever your take, I'd love to hear it.
And lastly, anyone else want to hear it this summer in Europe? Do you think Ed and Stone would ever do an acoustic encore opener of it - a tribute to the old days and their ability to "hold on?" I'll be following them from Padova to Berlin, and it would be a dream come true.
One last show. I hope for another great Berlin show, and that they keep up the ballsy song picks like in Krakow.
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I had a sign in vienna that i gave to ed. He kept it and played it in berlin saying it was a request. So on the you tube video when it pans the crowd i am the guy in the white t shirt losing my shit jumping up and down when it starts. It was my white whale. Which now is otherside.
But hold on has been my song of hope and somg of strength that sums up my life. I would love to see it grace any and every show. Love itbrixton 93
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this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -0 -
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lastexitlondon said:I had a sign in vienna that i gave to ed. He kept it and played it in berlin saying it was a request. So on the you tube video when it pans the crowd i am the guy in the white t shirt losing my shit jumping up and down when it starts. It was my white whale. Which now is otherside.
But hold on has been my song of hope and somg of strength that sums up my life. I would love to see it grace any and every show. Love itATHENS / 30-9-2006, MANCHESTER / 20-6-2012, MANCHESTER / 21-6-2012, AMSTERDAM / 16-6-2014, AMSTERDAM / 17-6-2014, AMSTERDAM / 12-6-2018, AMSTERDAM / 13-6-2018, PRAGUE / 1-7-2018, KRAKOW / 3-7-2018, BERLIN / 5-7-20180 -
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These songs need to be played . Everyone would agree.brixton 93
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lastexitlondon said:I had a sign in vienna that i gave to ed. He kept it and played it in berlin saying it was a request. So on the you tube video when it pans the crowd i am the guy in the white t shirt losing my shit jumping up and down when it starts. It was my white whale. Which now is otherside.
But hold on has been my song of hope and somg of strength that sums up my life. I would love to see it grace any and every show. Love it2012 : Amsterdam 2
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One of my favourites a repeat this year in Berlin would be great
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Heard it soundchecked in Vienna on the way to the toilet at the back of the venue
and then in Berlin
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Froggie said:Heard it soundchecked in Vienna on the way to the toilet at the back of the venue
and then in Berlin
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PJNB said:Froggie said:Heard it soundchecked in Vienna on the way to the toilet at the back of the venue
and then in Berlin
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@lastexitlondon That sounds unreal! Do you have a link?0
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Do you think a Berlin repeat is more likely than another city getting it?0
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I will find itbrixton 93
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Looks like @HughFreakingDillon might feel the same?0
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Definitely a song that can be interpreted in a multiple of ways - a stroke of genius from the song writers. Hoping you get your song somewhere in the five shows. Could it be played as a tribute to Chris Cornell?
Thought I remember Ed mentioning something about being hesitant when it comes to repeating songs in certain cities (or maybe that was just for openers???). Obviously wouldn't apply to the classics, but with a song as rare as HO, it may be a great way to start the second encore in Krakow....0 -
Hold On is a beautiful song by Tom Waits...
"I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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74 shows no Hold On. When I arrive the band removes it from their play list. Missed it by one show in Philly.I'll be in Fenway 9/4 so I'll Hold On and believe they will play it there for my 75th.Hold On0
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One of my favorite songs! A great riff and great lyrics.... applies to everything.... life.... just f’ing Hold On.Post edited by davidos on0
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Watching from home and having this pop up at a festival show this year, request or not, gives me hope that I will someday catch this great song!0
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Wow I was also insanely shocked to hear this in Sao Paulo, one of my all time favourites and I'd never heard it before. Lost my shit! Brilliant song. Shame Ed can't really sing it now but oh well.0
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Hold on Eddie, just hold on.0
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Berlin is the end of the line for me. Please give us Hold On!0
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ewills said:Berlin is the end of the line for me. Please give us Hold On!
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