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Eddie vedder 19927/26/2023 ![]() As long, as long as it's not a box or a bag." On the official bootleg release of 7/11/03 – Mansfield, Massachusetts, Vedder sings in the first verse "I think of him when I go to bed, and he's coming home in a box or a bag." I just, I don't hope he comes home in a box or a bag", and "And I know that he's just following his path. Although many fans have made their own interpretations of the song's meaning, a common theory has been that the song is about someone receiving a letter saying that his or her brother had died overseas in war, as cited from the lyrics in the Live at the Garden version "I don't know whether my brother will be coming home in a box or a bag." On the official bootleg release of 5/3/03 – State College, Pennsylvania, Vedder sings "I'd like to wish this war away, and I tried, but it just, just don't happen, don't happen that way/And my brother.they sent him off to fight for the flag. The song title "Yellow Ledbetter" is derived from the actual name of an old friend of Vedder's from Chicago, named Tim Ledbetter. But at the time, I was really young and just happy to be around this situation, so I did whatever. I really wanted it to be on our first record. For some reason, it didn't make it on Ten. He came up with some ideas right there on the spot, and that's what we recorded. It came out of a jam in the studio and Ed didn't really have any lyrics. I think that was the second thing Ed and I wrote together. That was written around the time of the first record. The version of "Yellow Ledbetter" that was eventually released was the second take of the song. ![]() The song features lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Mike McCready. "Yellow Ledbetter" was a Ten outtake and one of the first songs Pearl Jam wrote as a group. The song was also included on Pearl Jam's 2003 B-sides and rarities album Lost Dogs, and on their 2004 greatest hits album Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). The song eventually found its way onto radio, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Yellow Ledbetter" was selected by the band to be on the B-side of the 1992 single " Jeremy", where it was first released. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Mike McCready, "Yellow Ledbetter" was an outtake from the band's debut album, Ten (1991). " Yellow Ledbetter" is a song by the American band Pearl Jam. March 27 – Apat London Bridge Studios, Seattle, Washington (If you know of a band/artist that's not on this list, let us know, if you think there's one on here that doesn't belong - keep it to yourself).1992 song by Pearl Jam "Yellow Ledbetter" Never heard of Pearl Jam before? Get out of your cave and start here!īands/Artists who have toured/performed with PJ ![]() If you have any suggestions send them to the moderators. We encourage you to share your submission as hosted by another outlet! Note: Not an official rule, but any links from Alternative Nation's website or social media are subject to removal, on account of creative practices not compatible with our community. Any tickets offered for resale must be sold at face value or below. ![]() Please don't post links to pirated or leaked material, or you might find your account banned from this subreddit. Love one another or something like that.Ĥ. If you feel like adding flair, please feel free to pick your favorite album or album you're currently listening to etc.Ģ. Pearl Jam fans are usually members of the "Ten Club" named after the bands debut album "Ten" See wikipedia for additional info about other band members. Of course we're talking about the best band from the 1990s featuring: All things Pearl Jam - A subreddit about all things Pearl Jam.
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