Spin the Black Circle
Pearl Jam
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See this needle Oh see my hand Drop, drop, dropping it down oh so gently here it comes touch the flame Turn me up won't turn you away Spin, spin spin the black circle Spin, spin spin the black, spin the black Spin, spin spin the black circle Spin, spin whoa Pull it out a paper sleeve Oh my joy only you deserve conceit Oh I'm so big and my whole world I'd rather you rather you, than her Spin, spin spin the black circle Spin, spin spin the black, spin the black Spin, spin spin the black circle Spin, spin whoa Oh you're so warm oh, the ritual as I lay down your crooked arm Spin, spin spin the black circle Spin, spin spin the black, spin the black Spin, spin spin the black circle Spin, spin [Repeat: x5] Spin the black circle Spin the black circle Spin the black circle
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Written by: ANDERS OSBORNE, KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Recognition"Spin the Black Circle" is the first single released from Pearl Jam's third studio album, "Vitalogy," in 1994. It received recognition by winning a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Hard Rock Performance.
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Band's InspirationLead singer Eddie Vedder wrote the song as an ode to vinyl records, expressing his and the band's love for traditional music forms. The "black circle" in the title refers to the grooves on a vinyl record.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its fast and raw, punk-inspired sound–a departure from the band's well-known grunge style. It's considered one of the fastest and most punk-like songs in Pearl Jam's catalog.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its significantly different style, "Spin the Black Circle" debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest-charting single at the time.
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ControversiesThe song caused some controversy among fans and critics due to its distinct departure from the band's original style. Some loved the exploration and energy, others felt the band was attempting to break away too drastically from their grunge roots.
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Song's CreationAccording to the band's guitarist, Stone Gossard, the song was built around a guitar riff that was meant to sound as abrasive as possible.
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Live Performance"Spin the Black Circle" is regularly featured in Pearl Jam's live performances, and is often used as an opener due to its high-energy start.
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ArtworkThe cover art for the single features an image of an old rotary dial telephone that is symbolic of older, analog technologies, consistent with the theme of the song appreciating vinyl records.
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Song's RatingThe song is rated 3 out of 5 stars on the platform AllMusic.
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Lyrics InterpretationSome have debated the song’s lyrics, citing potential double entendre with Eddie Vedder’s impassioned obsession with records comparing to the addiction to drugs. Nevertheless, Vedder has always asserted the song is simply a tribute to vinyl records.
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