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“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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ste_simpson wrote:
I cannot stop listening to this song
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JakeMcFail wrote:
I'm unloving this track as it was once my favorite song, but now it doesn't do anything for me anymore. : [ Vitalogy, Vs.>Ten
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erick_01 wrote:
FODA! o/
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ilovemusix wrote:
Masterpiece
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nebulogy wrote:
wonderful!
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Arlan wrote:
Best song ever (IMO).
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Harry-75 wrote:
simply great!
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Smooth39 wrote:
love it
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BranisCesar wrote:
so rulez
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disarm78 wrote:
IMO the best PJ song ever. Such feeling and emotion. Perfect song writing.
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andres-hn wrote:
de los mejores!!
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Bobware wrote:
This is brilliant, even better than the album version. The guitar solo is just breathtaking!
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Irishwunda wrote:
Eddie Vedder: (noun) The result that occurs when vocal performance intensity and emotion collide, then superheated, and shoved into a sleeveless ragged flannel shirt and Dr. Martens boots.
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SUMMERS_69 wrote:
love pearl jam their my fav<3
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bbetelgeuse wrote:
i haven't a clue what he's mumbling about, but it must be good cuz I keep listening. -> LMAO
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guibenck wrote:
do caralho!
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rawrromantic wrote:
i haven't a clue what he's mumbling about, but it must be good cuz I keep listening. [2]
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lkctac wrote:
love this band! they cant make a bad song.
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ste_simpson wrote:
goosebumps every time . [2]
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konfuse2 wrote:
Oh yeah.
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