#7 – Betterman/Nothingman
As I was making this list I found that some songs just belong together, this is the perfect example. Somehow these both ended up on the same album.

Now unlike the last couple songs, these two have hit home in the past. Usually it’s towards the end of relationship and you turn the radio on and hear “Betterman” and you start thinking, hmmmm, maybe she really deserves a better man. You start believing that and all …

#8 – Yellow Ledbetter
OK, I take the last post back, this is another song I have no clue the meaning to. Another one where the guitar work really sticks out. Mike McCready biggest influence was Jimi Hendrix and this song shows it off. For years the intro guitar riff was my ringtone.
This is a really bittersweet song for me. Every time I’ve heard this song live, it has signaled the end of the show. I have to admit, …

I swear I’ll post a Ragnar Relay report soon. Especially since we won the mixed division and were 8th overall! I’m working on a video this weekend and then post next week sometime. It was a great time with some pretty awesome friends.
#9 – “In Hiding”
Most of my favorite PJ songs evoke some sort of emotion, but this one I just love the melody. I’ve been accused of not really listening to lyrics, so very true on this …

Yes, I took this picture. Front row, center in Kississimmee.
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I heard my first Pearl Jam song.
I remember the very first time I listened to them. The year was 1991 and it was the fall of my high school junior year. As I was leaving my friend’s house he handed me this cassette tape, he told me I had to hear it. It was only a five minutes, so I only …