Tag Archives: Pearl Jam

Charlie Watts

Posted on August 24, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

One of my top five favorite songs in the whole world is Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones. The second you hear Keith Richards’ eerie opening guitar riff you know exactly what the song is. It is a dramatic beginning, subtle, with simple … Continue reading →

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We are but a mist

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

“Yes I understand, That every life must end, As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, Oh I’m a lucky man, To count on both hands, The ones I love, Some folks just have one, Yeah others they … Continue reading →

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The day the music changed-Chris Cornell

Posted on May 18, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“She has the daylight at her command, She gives the night its dreams yeah, She can uncover your darkest fears, Make you forget you feel them” – Chris Cornell, Can’t Change Me In 1990 I had sold out, short hair, white shirt and a … Continue reading →

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Stepping out of the darkness

Posted on January 4, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Help me see myself, cause I can no longer tell, Looking out from the inside of the bottom of a well” – Pearl Jam “The End” What I remember is how dark it was, hiding the sunlight behind drawn shades. All of … Continue reading →

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Nevermind

Posted on September 26, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

In 1991 I was 30 years old, married, had a one year old child, a suit and tie job, a house, a mortgage and a dog. In short, domestic bliss, the American dream, conformity, what was expected of me, a sale … Continue reading →

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Lyrical Saturday – 6/3/16

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Pearl Jam-Present Tense do you see the way that tree bends? does it inspire? leaning out to catch the sun’s rays a lesson to be applied are you getting something out of this all encompassing trip? you can spend your … Continue reading →

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Lyrical Saturday – 5/7/16

Posted on May 7, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Pearl Jam – “Light Years” (written by Stone Gossard, Mike McCready & Eddie Vedder) I’ve used hammers made out of wood I have played games with pieces and rules I’ve deciphered tricks at the bar But now you’re gone I … Continue reading →

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Thank you Pearl Jam

Posted on April 21, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Pearl Jam cancels Raleigh show due to North Carolina passing the HB2 “Bathroom Law”. See also, Thank you Bruce. This is turning out to be a tough concert season for North Carolina music fans. Sadly, the Senate President Pro Tem vowed this … Continue reading →

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