Black
Pearl Jam
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Hey, oh Sheets of empty canvas Untouched sheets of clay Were laid spread out before me As her body once did All five horizons Revolved around her soul As the earth to the sun Now the air I tasted and breathed Has taken a turn Oh and all I taught her was everything Oh I know she gave me all that she wore And now my bitter hands Chafe beneath the clouds Of what was everything Oh the pictures have All been washed in black Tattooed everything I take a walk outside I'm surrounded by Some kids at play I can feel their laughter So why do I sear Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin Round my head I'm spinning Oh, I'm spinning How quick the sun can, drop away And now my bitter hands Cradle broken glass Of what was everything All the pictures had All been washed in black Tattooed everything All the love gone bad Turned my world to black Tattooed all I see All that I am All I'll be Yeah I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star In somebody else's sky But why Why Why can't it be Why can't it be mine
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Written by: Stone C. Gossard, Eddie Jerome Vedder
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5 facts about this song
Song facts - "Black"Black" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam from their 1991 debut album "Ten". It is considered one of Pearl Jam's most popular songs despite never being released as a single.
- The song was written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and guitarist Stone Gossard, and it carries a melancholic tone with lyrics about lost love.
- "Black" became a commercial success through radio airplay and strong word-of-mouth promotion among fans, even without any traditional marketing.
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Album facts - "TenPearl Jam's debut album "Ten" was released in August 1991 during the early days of the grunge movement.
- The album name "Ten" is a tribute to NBA player Mookie Blaylock, whose jersey number was 10. Pearl Jam initially intended to name the band Mookie Blaylock, but due to legal reasons, they chose to name the album "Ten" as a nod to him instead.
- "Ten" was a huge commercial success, and is considered one of the defining albums of the grunge genre. It was eventually certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying over 10 million copies sold.
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Recording and production factsThe recording sessions of "Ten", including the song "Black", took place at the London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington between March and April in 1991.
- The producer of the album was Rick Parashar, who collaborated with the band to create a slightly polished version of the raw grunge sound that was prevalent during that era.
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Reception and legacy"Black" is frequently named among the greatest rock songs of all time. Rolling Stone readers chose it as the 10th best song of the 1990s.
- In live performances, Eddie Vedder has been known to alter the song's lyrics to reflect his emotional state at the time.
- Despite its wide success, the band refused to make a music video for "Black", as they felt it would diminish the power of the lyrics and the intimacy of the song.
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Impact on Pearl Jam's careerThe success of "Ten" and songs like "Black" helped solidify Pearl Jam's status as a significant band in rock history. Despite the challenges they faced with fame and the music industry, they continue to record and tour to this day.
- Pearl Jam has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting their contribution to the music industry.
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