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31 years ago, Pearl Jam launched their vaunted Spring '94 tour. Incredibly, while supporting the album 'Vs.' they played every 'Vitalogy' song (except "Bugs"). "All right, we're gonna play a new one"- Stone meant new to all! #tfh
"Spin the Black Circle" (debut), March 6, 1994: youtu.be/cwZ8zK5nu04
"Spin the Black Circle" (debut), March 6, 1994: youtu.be/cwZ8zK5nu04
March 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
31 years ago, Pearl Jam launched their vaunted Spring '94 tour. Incredibly, while supporting the album 'Vs.' they played every 'Vitalogy' song (except "Bugs"). "All right, we're gonna play a new one"- Stone meant new to all! #tfh
"Spin the Black Circle" (debut), March 6, 1994: youtu.be/cwZ8zK5nu04
"Spin the Black Circle" (debut), March 6, 1994: youtu.be/cwZ8zK5nu04
March 5 means one thing in Pearl Jam history: Melbourne '98!
Our final Jack-era SBD boot, later officially released, features unreal renditions of "In My Tree," "SoLaT," "Immortality." Recently PJ shared this video. #tfh
"Do the Evolution," March 5, 1998: youtu.be/cIfMsH7TgmY?...
Our final Jack-era SBD boot, later officially released, features unreal renditions of "In My Tree," "SoLaT," "Immortality." Recently PJ shared this video. #tfh
"Do the Evolution," March 5, 1998: youtu.be/cIfMsH7TgmY?...
March 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
March 5 means one thing in Pearl Jam history: Melbourne '98!
Our final Jack-era SBD boot, later officially released, features unreal renditions of "In My Tree," "SoLaT," "Immortality." Recently PJ shared this video. #tfh
"Do the Evolution," March 5, 1998: youtu.be/cIfMsH7TgmY?...
Our final Jack-era SBD boot, later officially released, features unreal renditions of "In My Tree," "SoLaT," "Immortality." Recently PJ shared this video. #tfh
"Do the Evolution," March 5, 1998: youtu.be/cIfMsH7TgmY?...
Today in Pearl Jam history we have a classic bootleg from 33 years ago in Utrecht. The stellar show had raucous fans stage diving throughout. The encore had a beautiful acapella "Hunger Strike" bit, and this KILLER rendition. #tfh
"Alone," March 4, 1992: youtu.be/Bl_n_ZSo8OI?...
"Alone," March 4, 1992: youtu.be/Bl_n_ZSo8OI?...
March 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Today in Pearl Jam history we have a classic bootleg from 33 years ago in Utrecht. The stellar show had raucous fans stage diving throughout. The encore had a beautiful acapella "Hunger Strike" bit, and this KILLER rendition. #tfh
"Alone," March 4, 1992: youtu.be/Bl_n_ZSo8OI?...
"Alone," March 4, 1992: youtu.be/Bl_n_ZSo8OI?...
30 years ago today, Pearl Jam played their only show in Singapore!
Less than a year prior, an American citizen was caned there. So Ed repurposed Richard Marx's cheesy ballad for the occasion. #tfh
"Singapore Right Here Waiting for You," March 3, 1995: youtu.be/C3zTsmRPJqc
Less than a year prior, an American citizen was caned there. So Ed repurposed Richard Marx's cheesy ballad for the occasion. #tfh
"Singapore Right Here Waiting for You," March 3, 1995: youtu.be/C3zTsmRPJqc
March 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
30 years ago today, Pearl Jam played their only show in Singapore!
Less than a year prior, an American citizen was caned there. So Ed repurposed Richard Marx's cheesy ballad for the occasion. #tfh
"Singapore Right Here Waiting for You," March 3, 1995: youtu.be/C3zTsmRPJqc
Less than a year prior, an American citizen was caned there. So Ed repurposed Richard Marx's cheesy ballad for the occasion. #tfh
"Singapore Right Here Waiting for You," March 3, 1995: youtu.be/C3zTsmRPJqc
It's a source of pride that early Pearl Jam addressed many sociopolitical issues, some still relevant today: abortion (Unplugged "Porch"), gun control ("Glorified G"), policei brutality ("WMA"), and 33 years ago today⅘, consent. #tfh
"Saying No," March 2, 1992: buff.ly/3uLlMAa
"Saying No," March 2, 1992: buff.ly/3uLlMAa
March 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's a source of pride that early Pearl Jam addressed many sociopolitical issues, some still relevant today: abortion (Unplugged "Porch"), gun control ("Glorified G"), policei brutality ("WMA"), and 33 years ago today⅘, consent. #tfh
"Saying No," March 2, 1992: buff.ly/3uLlMAa
"Saying No," March 2, 1992: buff.ly/3uLlMAa
33 years ago today, Pearl Jam began a run of 5 shows in 6 days across the Netherlands.
On a talkative night for Eddie, the bootleg mic captures lots of Dave A on this one, highlighting all of his unique drumming accents. #tfh
"Deep," March 1, 1992: youtu.be/vWHJY72Z3Nw
On a talkative night for Eddie, the bootleg mic captures lots of Dave A on this one, highlighting all of his unique drumming accents. #tfh
"Deep," March 1, 1992: youtu.be/vWHJY72Z3Nw
March 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
33 years ago today, Pearl Jam began a run of 5 shows in 6 days across the Netherlands.
On a talkative night for Eddie, the bootleg mic captures lots of Dave A on this one, highlighting all of his unique drumming accents. #tfh
"Deep," March 1, 1992: youtu.be/vWHJY72Z3Nw
On a talkative night for Eddie, the bootleg mic captures lots of Dave A on this one, highlighting all of his unique drumming accents. #tfh
"Deep," March 1, 1992: youtu.be/vWHJY72Z3Nw
Feb. 28 is a fascinating day in Pearl Jam history. Back on this date, the band won their only Grammy (for music). That @RecordingAcad silliness aside, Ed and the boys' speech was a sight to behold - not unlike Jack's killer outfit! #tfh
Pearl Jam at the Grammy's, Feb. 28, 1996: youtu.be/cD7hN4J0Dk8
Pearl Jam at the Grammy's, Feb. 28, 1996: youtu.be/cD7hN4J0Dk8
February 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Feb. 28 is a fascinating day in Pearl Jam history. Back on this date, the band won their only Grammy (for music). That @RecordingAcad silliness aside, Ed and the boys' speech was a sight to behold - not unlike Jack's killer outfit! #tfh
Pearl Jam at the Grammy's, Feb. 28, 1996: youtu.be/cD7hN4J0Dk8
Pearl Jam at the Grammy's, Feb. 28, 1996: youtu.be/cD7hN4J0Dk8
Nothing says mid-2000's quite like the AOL Sessions!
In the lead up to 'Avocado,' Pearl Jam played theirs 18 years ago today. They debuted some new songs, played an excellent "Sad," and crushed this other rarity. #tfh
"Hard to Imagine" Feb. 27, 2006: youtu.be/9Uw-0IVIhCw
In the lead up to 'Avocado,' Pearl Jam played theirs 18 years ago today. They debuted some new songs, played an excellent "Sad," and crushed this other rarity. #tfh
"Hard to Imagine" Feb. 27, 2006: youtu.be/9Uw-0IVIhCw
February 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Nothing says mid-2000's quite like the AOL Sessions!
In the lead up to 'Avocado,' Pearl Jam played theirs 18 years ago today. They debuted some new songs, played an excellent "Sad," and crushed this other rarity. #tfh
"Hard to Imagine" Feb. 27, 2006: youtu.be/9Uw-0IVIhCw
In the lead up to 'Avocado,' Pearl Jam played theirs 18 years ago today. They debuted some new songs, played an excellent "Sad," and crushed this other rarity. #tfh
"Hard to Imagine" Feb. 27, 2006: youtu.be/9Uw-0IVIhCw
Pearl Jam brought a film crew on their 1st Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand tour. 30 yrs ago today, they captured this wild fan moment during a great performance. Ed doesn't miss a beat, on key and compassionate. #tfh
"Even Flow," Feb. 26, 1995: youtu.be/huyJ-v2HMDYà*
"Even Flow," Feb. 26, 1995: youtu.be/huyJ-v2HMDYà*
February 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Pearl Jam brought a film crew on their 1st Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand tour. 30 yrs ago today, they captured this wild fan moment during a great performance. Ed doesn't miss a beat, on key and compassionate. #tfh
"Even Flow," Feb. 26, 1995: youtu.be/huyJ-v2HMDYà*
"Even Flow," Feb. 26, 1995: youtu.be/huyJ-v2HMDYà*
"The Waiting" has become Eddie Vedder's go-to song whenever singing with a band outside of Pearl Jam. From The Roots, Earthlings, Killers and Smith & Watt to this rando collection of musicians a year ago today honoring Chris Chelios. #tfh
"The Waiting," Feb. 25, 2024:
"The Waiting," Feb. 25, 2024:
February 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"The Waiting" has become Eddie Vedder's go-to song whenever singing with a band outside of Pearl Jam. From The Roots, Earthlings, Killers and Smith & Watt to this rando collection of musicians a year ago today honoring Chris Chelios. #tfh
"The Waiting," Feb. 25, 2024:
"The Waiting," Feb. 25, 2024:
30 years ago today, Ed entered the stage in an unrecognizable way. Long before the Bush mask and sparkly jacket, Ed opened the band's only show in Tapei in this fashion. Like all things '95, Pearl Jam sounds incredible. #tfh
"Last Exit," Feb. 24, 1995: buff.ly/48s7z8X
"Last Exit," Feb. 24, 1995: buff.ly/48s7z8X
February 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
30 years ago today, Ed entered the stage in an unrecognizable way. Long before the Bush mask and sparkly jacket, Ed opened the band's only show in Tapei in this fashion. Like all things '95, Pearl Jam sounds incredible. #tfh
"Last Exit," Feb. 24, 1995: buff.ly/48s7z8X
"Last Exit," Feb. 24, 1995: buff.ly/48s7z8X
Today in Pearl Jam history we revisit the band's rousing '03 Australian finale. This show was chock full of guests- Mark Seymour on "Throw Your Arms Around Me," and opening act, Johnny Marr, to close the show on this debut. #tfh
"Fortunate Son" (debut), Feb. 23, 2003: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=101...
"Fortunate Son" (debut), Feb. 23, 2003: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=101...
February 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Today in Pearl Jam history we revisit the band's rousing '03 Australian finale. This show was chock full of guests- Mark Seymour on "Throw Your Arms Around Me," and opening act, Johnny Marr, to close the show on this debut. #tfh
"Fortunate Son" (debut), Feb. 23, 2003: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=101...
"Fortunate Son" (debut), Feb. 23, 2003: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=101...
RIP Mark Lanegan
3 years ago today, yet another Seattle front man passed away. The Earthlings were playing Benaroya Hall that night, and Eddie fully embraced and captured the moment. Then, he and Glen duetted on a pretty musical tribute. #tfh
"Tender Mercies," Feb. 22, 2022: youtu.be/t3bDr0feTMQ
3 years ago today, yet another Seattle front man passed away. The Earthlings were playing Benaroya Hall that night, and Eddie fully embraced and captured the moment. Then, he and Glen duetted on a pretty musical tribute. #tfh
"Tender Mercies," Feb. 22, 2022: youtu.be/t3bDr0feTMQ
February 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
RIP Mark Lanegan
3 years ago today, yet another Seattle front man passed away. The Earthlings were playing Benaroya Hall that night, and Eddie fully embraced and captured the moment. Then, he and Glen duetted on a pretty musical tribute. #tfh
"Tender Mercies," Feb. 22, 2022: youtu.be/t3bDr0feTMQ
3 years ago today, yet another Seattle front man passed away. The Earthlings were playing Benaroya Hall that night, and Eddie fully embraced and captured the moment. Then, he and Glen duetted on a pretty musical tribute. #tfh
"Tender Mercies," Feb. 22, 2022: youtu.be/t3bDr0feTMQ
30 years ago today, Ed posed the best question to an Osaka audience:
"Do you wanna hear a new song or something you know? A new song...or one that you've already heard before?...Guess I'll have to decide myself." #tfh
"I Got ID" (debut), Feb. 21, 1995: youtu.be/Sg5Ki1fDu8I?...
"Do you wanna hear a new song or something you know? A new song...or one that you've already heard before?...Guess I'll have to decide myself." #tfh
"I Got ID" (debut), Feb. 21, 1995: youtu.be/Sg5Ki1fDu8I?...
February 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
30 years ago today, Ed posed the best question to an Osaka audience:
"Do you wanna hear a new song or something you know? A new song...or one that you've already heard before?...Guess I'll have to decide myself." #tfh
"I Got ID" (debut), Feb. 21, 1995: youtu.be/Sg5Ki1fDu8I?...
"Do you wanna hear a new song or something you know? A new song...or one that you've already heard before?...Guess I'll have to decide myself." #tfh
"I Got ID" (debut), Feb. 21, 1995: youtu.be/Sg5Ki1fDu8I?...
While decidedly not our favorite Pearl Jam cover, Ed's vocal delivery on this The Clash tune is outrageous. @pearljam.com debuted it in Sydney 22 years ago today. Sadly, the song's messaging remains relevant. #tfh
"Know Your Rights" (debut), Feb. 20, 2003: youtu.be/eZLdXqiS-WM?...
"Know Your Rights" (debut), Feb. 20, 2003: youtu.be/eZLdXqiS-WM?...
February 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
While decidedly not our favorite Pearl Jam cover, Ed's vocal delivery on this The Clash tune is outrageous. @pearljam.com debuted it in Sydney 22 years ago today. Sadly, the song's messaging remains relevant. #tfh
"Know Your Rights" (debut), Feb. 20, 2003: youtu.be/eZLdXqiS-WM?...
"Know Your Rights" (debut), Feb. 20, 2003: youtu.be/eZLdXqiS-WM?...
Today marks 2 years since Eddie Vedder closed out the Leslie Jordan tribute show, Reportin' for Duty!
Ed performed his Leslie Jordan collaboration with a full backing choir. Just BEAUTIFUL stuff. #tfh
"The One Who Hideth Me," Feb. 19, 2023: youtu.be/mZoP-IQDYHQ
Ed performed his Leslie Jordan collaboration with a full backing choir. Just BEAUTIFUL stuff. #tfh
"The One Who Hideth Me," Feb. 19, 2023: youtu.be/mZoP-IQDYHQ
February 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today marks 2 years since Eddie Vedder closed out the Leslie Jordan tribute show, Reportin' for Duty!
Ed performed his Leslie Jordan collaboration with a full backing choir. Just BEAUTIFUL stuff. #tfh
"The One Who Hideth Me," Feb. 19, 2023: youtu.be/mZoP-IQDYHQ
Ed performed his Leslie Jordan collaboration with a full backing choir. Just BEAUTIFUL stuff. #tfh
"The One Who Hideth Me," Feb. 19, 2023: youtu.be/mZoP-IQDYHQ
30 years ago today, @pearljam.com played their 1st ever show in Japan! That night wound up being the last full "W.M.A." performance for 13 years. Ed sounds incredible and Jack's drum outro on this rendition feels like a fitting send-off. #tfh
"W.M.A." Feb. 18, 1995: buff.ly/3Iyvj1f
"W.M.A." Feb. 18, 1995: buff.ly/3Iyvj1f
February 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
30 years ago today, @pearljam.com played their 1st ever show in Japan! That night wound up being the last full "W.M.A." performance for 13 years. Ed sounds incredible and Jack's drum outro on this rendition feels like a fitting send-off. #tfh
"W.M.A." Feb. 18, 1995: buff.ly/3Iyvj1f
"W.M.A." Feb. 18, 1995: buff.ly/3Iyvj1f
Fresh off his strong SNL50 stint with Nirvana, let's revisit when Post Malone joined Eddie Vedder a year ago today.
EV was part of both Reportin' for Duty gigs- the '23 Leslie Jordan tribute and this EB research benefit. #tfh
"Better Man," Feb. 17, 2024: youtu.be/OqXl-6pcW5I?...
EV was part of both Reportin' for Duty gigs- the '23 Leslie Jordan tribute and this EB research benefit. #tfh
"Better Man," Feb. 17, 2024: youtu.be/OqXl-6pcW5I?...
February 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Fresh off his strong SNL50 stint with Nirvana, let's revisit when Post Malone joined Eddie Vedder a year ago today.
EV was part of both Reportin' for Duty gigs- the '23 Leslie Jordan tribute and this EB research benefit. #tfh
"Better Man," Feb. 17, 2024: youtu.be/OqXl-6pcW5I?...
EV was part of both Reportin' for Duty gigs- the '23 Leslie Jordan tribute and this EB research benefit. #tfh
"Better Man," Feb. 17, 2024: youtu.be/OqXl-6pcW5I?...
32 years ago today, Pearl Jam was in Adelaide supporting 'Riot Act.' Settling in to the tour, the band debuted this tune at their 6th show of the leg. The song has always been a surprisingly high quality rarity. #tfh
"Help Help" (debut), Feb. 16, 2003: youtu.be/sX15W5PVlIk?...
"Help Help" (debut), Feb. 16, 2003: youtu.be/sX15W5PVlIk?...
February 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
32 years ago today, Pearl Jam was in Adelaide supporting 'Riot Act.' Settling in to the tour, the band debuted this tune at their 6th show of the leg. The song has always been a surprisingly high quality rarity. #tfh
"Help Help" (debut), Feb. 16, 2003: youtu.be/sX15W5PVlIk?...
"Help Help" (debut), Feb. 16, 2003: youtu.be/sX15W5PVlIk?...
33 years ago today, Pearl Jam played Madrid and we have amazing footage! Surprisingly, this was PJ's only show in Spain during their first three trips to Europe.
Enjoy as Ed loses his mind - in rhythm! - at the start. #tfh
"Even Flow," Feb. 15, 1992: youtu.be/K81zDz0ikG8?...
Enjoy as Ed loses his mind - in rhythm! - at the start. #tfh
"Even Flow," Feb. 15, 1992: youtu.be/K81zDz0ikG8?...
February 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
33 years ago today, Pearl Jam played Madrid and we have amazing footage! Surprisingly, this was PJ's only show in Spain during their first three trips to Europe.
Enjoy as Ed loses his mind - in rhythm! - at the start. #tfh
"Even Flow," Feb. 15, 1992: youtu.be/K81zDz0ikG8?...
Enjoy as Ed loses his mind - in rhythm! - at the start. #tfh
"Even Flow," Feb. 15, 1992: youtu.be/K81zDz0ikG8?...
Pearl Jam retured to Australia last year. Typically, they either start a tour there ('95, '98, '03, '14) or wrap up Down Under ('06, '09, '24).
22 years ago today, @pearljam.com played a 3rd night in Sydney and nailed this 'Riot Act' tune. #tfh
"Cropduster," Feb. 14, 2003: youtu.be/JpX-bWve3ZI
22 years ago today, @pearljam.com played a 3rd night in Sydney and nailed this 'Riot Act' tune. #tfh
"Cropduster," Feb. 14, 2003: youtu.be/JpX-bWve3ZI
February 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Pearl Jam retured to Australia last year. Typically, they either start a tour there ('95, '98, '03, '14) or wrap up Down Under ('06, '09, '24).
22 years ago today, @pearljam.com played a 3rd night in Sydney and nailed this 'Riot Act' tune. #tfh
"Cropduster," Feb. 14, 2003: youtu.be/JpX-bWve3ZI
22 years ago today, @pearljam.com played a 3rd night in Sydney and nailed this 'Riot Act' tune. #tfh
"Cropduster," Feb. 14, 2003: youtu.be/JpX-bWve3ZI
Today marks 1 year since Pearl Jam released 'Dark Matter'!
Thank you to the band for their continuity, to Andrew Watt for his infusion of energy, and to the whole touring crew for a great year of shows! #tfh
'Dark Matter' Live Renditions playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Thank you to the band for their continuity, to Andrew Watt for his infusion of energy, and to the whole touring crew for a great year of shows! #tfh
'Dark Matter' Live Renditions playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
February 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Today marks 1 year since Pearl Jam released 'Dark Matter'!
Thank you to the band for their continuity, to Andrew Watt for his infusion of energy, and to the whole touring crew for a great year of shows! #tfh
'Dark Matter' Live Renditions playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Thank you to the band for their continuity, to Andrew Watt for his infusion of energy, and to the whole touring crew for a great year of shows! #tfh
'Dark Matter' Live Renditions playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Back in the bootleg days, if you said 2/12/92 or even just simply, Melkweg, we knew what you meant. It's not just shorthand for Pearl Jam's 1st Amsterdam show or the venue, it's this specific epic rendition. #tfh
"I've Got a Feeling," Feb. 12, 1992: youtu.be/pKNw6uv78Dc?...
"I've Got a Feeling," Feb. 12, 1992: youtu.be/pKNw6uv78Dc?...
February 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Back in the bootleg days, if you said 2/12/92 or even just simply, Melkweg, we knew what you meant. It's not just shorthand for Pearl Jam's 1st Amsterdam show or the venue, it's this specific epic rendition. #tfh
"I've Got a Feeling," Feb. 12, 1992: youtu.be/pKNw6uv78Dc?...
"I've Got a Feeling," Feb. 12, 1992: youtu.be/pKNw6uv78Dc?...
On this date 35 years ago (THIRTY-FIVE!!!), Eddie Vedder played his final show with Bad Radio.
To mark the occasion we'll revisit the band's best song. We can envision Pearl Jam playing it- I feel it, I feel it, I feel it, I feel IT! #tfh
"Believe You Me," Feb. 11, 1990: youtu.be/IjI9XzMHVdk
To mark the occasion we'll revisit the band's best song. We can envision Pearl Jam playing it- I feel it, I feel it, I feel it, I feel IT! #tfh
"Believe You Me," Feb. 11, 1990: youtu.be/IjI9XzMHVdk
February 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
On this date 35 years ago (THIRTY-FIVE!!!), Eddie Vedder played his final show with Bad Radio.
To mark the occasion we'll revisit the band's best song. We can envision Pearl Jam playing it- I feel it, I feel it, I feel it, I feel IT! #tfh
"Believe You Me," Feb. 11, 1990: youtu.be/IjI9XzMHVdk
To mark the occasion we'll revisit the band's best song. We can envision Pearl Jam playing it- I feel it, I feel it, I feel it, I feel IT! #tfh
"Believe You Me," Feb. 11, 1990: youtu.be/IjI9XzMHVdk
3 years ago today, Josh was out with COVID and missed the Earthlings Chicago show. The shorthanded group still had Glen Hansard who loves this song. They extended and rocked out this (minimally practiced) 'No Code' specialty. #tfh
"Smile," Feb. 10, 2022: buff.ly/3UunCjf
"Smile," Feb. 10, 2022: buff.ly/3UunCjf
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
3 years ago today, Josh was out with COVID and missed the Earthlings Chicago show. The shorthanded group still had Glen Hansard who loves this song. They extended and rocked out this (minimally practiced) 'No Code' specialty. #tfh
"Smile," Feb. 10, 2022: buff.ly/3UunCjf
"Smile," Feb. 10, 2022: buff.ly/3UunCjf