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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Pearl Jam 'Vitalogy' 20 Years Later

On November 22, 1994, Pearl Jam released their 3rd studio album Vitalogy on vinyl. A couple of weeks later on December 6 it would debut on cassette and cd. The vinyl debut would land on number 55 on the Billboard 200 chart selling 34,000 copies. The latter release would go on to sell 877,000 copies debuting at #1. The album has been certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The band would perform a few of the songs in concert prior the release. Better Man, Immortality, Whipping, and Spin the Black Circle were heard at their shows before Vitalogy was completed. They performed 'Not for You' on Saturday Night Live while still promoting their sophomore album 'Vs'.

Corduroy

Better Man

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Pearl Jam's "Vs" Turns 21

Pearl Jam's sophomore album is now legally able to drink. Twenty one years later and the album still feels new.

Tracklist
1. Go
2. Animal
3. Daughter
4. Glorified G.
5. Dissident
6. W.M.A.
7. Blood
8. Rearviewmirror
9. Rats
10. Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
11. Leash
12. Indifference

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Pearl Jam Release Eddie Vedder's Cover of John Lennon's "Imagine" For Charity

Pearl Jam has released Eddie Vedder's cover of John Lennon's Imagine from his concert in Meco, Portugal on July 18, 2014. Fans of the band's Ten Club received the single as part of their annual holiday single. And on September 30, 2014 it will be available for purchase on Itunes for the public.

"Proceeds from sales will go to Heartbeat.fm, an organization that creates opportunities and spaces for young Israeli and Palenstinian musicians to work together, hear each other, and amplify their voices to influence the world around them."

Imagine (Benefiting Heartbeat.fm) [Live] - Single - Eddie Vedder

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