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About This Track
“Black” is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The song is the fifth track on the band’s debut album, Ten (1991). Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by guitarist Stone Gossard, “Black” is a soliloquy by a broken-hearted man, who is remembering his absent lover.
After Ten became a commercial success in 1992, Pearl Jam’s record label Epic Records urged the group to release the song as a single. The band refused, citing the song’s personal nature. Despite the lack of a commercial release, “Black” received airplay on American radio stations, and charted on the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Tracks charts. A remixed version of the song was included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits 1991–2003.
After Ten became a commercial success in 1992, Pearl Jam’s record label Epic Records urged the group to release the song as a single. The band refused, citing the song’s personal nature. Despite the lack of a commercial release, “Black” received airplay on American radio stations, and charted on the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Tracks charts. A remixed version of the song was included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits 1991–2003.
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Shouts
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harpiaea wrote:
i'm cryinnnnn......... pearl jam forever in my heart
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adziu88 wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [8]
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mdkk66 wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [7]
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ArtyConiels wrote:
Can't stop listening. In deep sadness right now...
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Ferdokki wrote:
Pearl Jam ♥
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xKSB wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [7]
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arsenalwa wrote:
This is absolutely incredible. Almost makes me tear up.
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Luindae wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [6]
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wifeofduff wrote:
i sing it with my band and i always cry <3
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earthguru wrote:
Lost my virginity to this song...
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jimmy2605 wrote:
Simply amazing song from a classic album.
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scilent wrote:
the lyrics are so incredibly simple and fucking insightful. it surprises me that there're such beautiful combinations of ordinary words, which create 5:42 minutes of pure emotions.
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MsMartyna wrote:
I love this song.
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catukat wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [5]
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chr1sty1 wrote:
I already loved pearl jam and this song but it became apart of my life when a special someone sang and dedicated this song while on stage in front of hundreds all the while never losing eye contact w me. Never knew he felt that way til then. Very special song forever too me.
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Lithium2429 wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [4]
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TicTricia wrote:
<3
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noonesleaving wrote:
Probably one of the best pearl jam songs to date.
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AITBW wrote:
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, can't it be mine? [3]
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Jlrmz wrote:
adios venas!!
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