Yellow Ledbetter

Pearl Jam

About Yellow Ledbetter

"Yellow Ledbetter" is a song by the American Grunge band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Mike McCready, "Yellow Ledbetter" was an outtake from the band's debut album, Ten (1991). "Yellow Ledbetter" was selected by the band to be on the B-side of the 1992 single "Jeremy", where it was first released. The song eventually found its way onto radio, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song was also included on Pearl Jam's 2003 B-sides and rarities album Lost Dogs, and on their 2004 greatest hits album Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). 


Year:
2003
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Unsealed
On a porch a letter sat
Then you said I want to leave it again

Once I saw him
On a beach of weathered sand
And on the sand I want to leave it again

On a weekend want to wish it all way
And they called an I said an I want what
I said an I call out again

And the reason oughta leave her calm I know
I said I know what I wear that a box or the bag

Oh yeah can you see them?
Out on the porch
Ah, but they don't wave
I see them
Round the front way, yeah
And I know and I know
I don't want to stay

Make me cry

I see
I don't know there's something else
I want to drum it all away
An I said
"I don't, I don't know whether I was the boxer or the bag"

Oh yeah can you see them?
Out on the porch
Ah, but they don't wave
I see them
Round the front way, yeah
And I know and I know
I don't want to stay
I don't want to stay
I don't want to stay

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: DAVID ABBRUZZESE, EDDIE JEROME VEDDER, JEFFREY ALLEN AMENT, MICHAEL DAVID MCCREADY, STONE C. GOSSARD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Yellow Ledbetter" was written by all members of the band: Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, and Jeff Ament.
Release
The song was not included in any of Pearl Jam's studio albums. It was initially released as a B-side for the single "Jeremy" in 1992 and later included in their 2003 B-Side compilation album "Lost Dogs."
Inspiration
The track was reportedly a tribute to the band's lead guitarist, Jimi Hendrix. Specifically, the intro guitar riff is a derivative of Hendrix's song "Little Wing."
Song Title
The title "Yellow Ledbetter" doesn't have an official explanation or a known meaning. Some speculate it might be the name of an old friend of Eddie Vedder, or it could just be a nonsensical phrase.
Lyrics
The song is known for its indistinct lyrics. Vedder has been known to change them during live performances, which have led to many interpretations.
Live Performances
"Yellow Ledbetter" is typically the closing song in Pearl Jam's concerts. The band didn't perform it live until more than a year after its release.
Music Video
The song didn't have an official music video until 2006, more than a decade after its release. The video is a dedication to the troops serving overseas.
Popularity
Despite not being officially released on an album, "Yellow Ledbetter" has become one of Pearl Jam's most popular and enduring songs. It reached number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Fan Interpretation
Some fans have interpreted the song's ambiguous lyrics as addressing issues of war and patriotism. However, Vedder has never confirmed these interpretations.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic rendition of "Yellow Ledbetter" was recorded for the soundtrack of the film "50/50" starring Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

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