![]() Jeremy was the song that introduced me to PJ (though its not my fave PJ song) and from the first strains of guitar I was hooked, by the time Eddie's voice kicked in it was apparant this was not a band I'd forget easily. Granted, the album version of Jeremy is longer (and IMHO better for it) but the cut takes away little of the impact of this incredible track. Singles are short, b-sides (not always, but sometimes) can be below-par, after the initial pleasure the same three tunes repeated tend to get old quick.However, I consider this disc to be truly perfect, and the only single I listen to on frequent occasion. "I'm not a huge fan of singles: I prefer albums since they have a much longer running time and therefore let you get a better feel for the music. Finish off with Mike's incredible solo in "Yellow Ledbetter". Follow it up with a live acoustic performance of "Footsteps", easily one of the most haunting early Pearl Jam songs (and the final part of the trilogy that also includes "Alive" and "Once" from "Ten"). Start with "Jeremy", a definitive "teenage angst" anthem, a song that defined a generation, a music video that shot so deep into the American consciousness that even now many consider it to be one of the finest music videos ever created. The three songs on this single show off both of these very well. One other reason, of course, is the band's immense talent and the incredible musicianship present on every single record Pearl Jam has put out to date. The clash between the two is something many people can relate to, which is one of the reasons why "Ten" sold 10 million copies in the U.S. That's what many Pearl Jam songs are about, in one way or another. "Just look at that picture on the cover of "Jeremy". Even if "Jeremy" is not your favorite PJ song, buy this cd for the other two tracks. So often, the b-sides of singles are forgettable but in this case, they outshine the single. It just doesn't get any better than this. Great lyrics with just Eddie's blissfully strained vocals and a guitar. So, as I confessed, I bought the cd for "Yellow Ledbetter." What I wasn't expecting was "Footsteps" which is equally as amazing and a very pleasant surprise. It is Eddie Vedder's mumblings that make this song so intriguingly brilliant though. I bought the cd and listened to it over and over again and came up with my own version based on my understanding that makes it very interesting lyrically. From the first time I heard this song I was so into the music and wanted to sing along, but I, honest to God, could not comprehend a word. ![]() He is not known for his clear anunciation, but it is never more apparent than on this track. Eddie Vedder is often difficult to understand. "I confess that I bought this single, not for the title song, but for "Yellow Ledbetter." Jeremy is a good song, but there is no reason to review it here, everyone knows Jeremy.
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