Live On 4 Legs: Pearl Jam Podcast

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Episode 51: Buffalo, NY - 10/12/13 Oct 16, 2019

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We've been celebrating the Lightning Bolt tour this month on our social media pages and we're gonna hang right in that era for this episode. Buffalo 2013 was the second show on the tour and from the early onset you were able to get a big picture idea of what this tour was going to become. Randy attended this show, so he recaps all of the memories of deciding two nights before to take the 6 hour trek up to Buffalo to see the band. Does this show have any major memorable moments that non-attendees gravitate towards? Probably not, but it was an example of a show for people that were in the building would tell you how energetic the atmosphere was. A good mixture of album tracks spread within the Lightning Bolt songs they were promoting including three from No Code which has become a rarity in recent years. If you are a Vs. fan, chances are you will enjoy this show. Especially the encore where they ripped through five songs from the album within an eleven song span. We'll also talk about the inclusion of the arena slow burn set and how it set the stage for the entirety of the 2013 tour. If you'd like to contribute to the show and receive exclusive content that you can't get from Apple or Spotify, head on over to our Patreon account. Search Live on 4 Legs and subscribe and in return you'll get an opportunity to join the hosts of the show to talk about your favorite Pearl Jam show of all-time!

Episode 50: Voodoo Fest - 11/1/13 Oct 09, 2019

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Laissez les bons temps rouler! This week we take the show down to the Big Easy to cover the Voodoo Festival from the Lightning Bolt tour. Joining us as our guest for this episode is host of the Antiquiet Podcast Johnny Firecloud who recently released an episode chronicling his Pearl Jam fandom. If you listen to that before you listen to this, we won't be offended in the least! While we've tried to stray away from festival shows as much as possible, this one has a unique and emotional feel to it that you can't replicate at other festivals. Former NFL player Steve Gleason was on hand to create the set list with powerful renditions of songs that defined the tone of the night. It would kick off with a surreal rendition of Sirens and continue with powerful performances of In My Tree, Given To Fly, Inside Job, Present Tense and Rearviewmirror. While the show tugs at your heart strings, it also wouldn't be a show in New Orleans without a party atmosphere. The band invited some very special guests on stage that Eddie got to have some fun with. You're gonna want to bring your teddy bear for this one. For more content don't forget to check out our Patreon page: http://patreon.com/liveon4legs - new subscribers will have an opportunity to join the podcast and talk about their favorite show!

Live On 4 Legs Clip Show #2 - Obscure Covers Oct 02, 2019

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This week we take a look back on some of the memorable moments we've covered in past episodes. The theme for this clip show is obscure covers. Sure, the band has had their fill of cover songs in the past, anything from Rockin In The Free World to The Who and Beatles songs, but mixed in with those they've made a part of their live act are ones that you may never hear again. In this episode, we discuss six songs that the band has only pulled out for very special occasions: "Taillights Fade" - Buffalo Tom (Fenway 2018) "Whip It" - Devo (Philly 2009) "Little Sister" - Elvis Presley (Las Vegas 2006) "Ain't Talkin Bout Love" - Van Halen (Hartford 2010) "Everyday People" - Sly And The Family Stone(Soldier Field 1995) "Let My Love Open The Door" - Pete Townshend (Soldier Field 1995) For those who haven't checked out our full episodes covering these great shows, they can be found in our archives on any of our podcast platforms. We'll be back next week with a full episode.

Episode 49: Seattle, WA - 1/17/92 Sep 25, 2019

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This week we’re going way back to the legendary January 17, 1992 show -- AKA “Vault #1.” In fact, this is the earliest show we’ve covered on the podcast so far! The band trekked across North America in support of Ten throughout the Fall and early Winter of 1991. After a two-week break in the beginning of January 1992, the boys returned to Seattle for a homecoming show at the legendary Moore Theatre. The band sounds incredible from start to finish. Ed’s voice is in perfect shape after 14 days off and the entire band seems to be relaxed and loving the atmosphere of playing in front of an energetic hometown crowd of about 1,350. The footage used in the “Even Flow” music video was professionally filmed at this show, while a number of famous early photos by Lance Mercer were captured here as well. A rough audience recording of the show was all that existed among bootleg collections for nearly 20 years, until the band decided to open up the mysterious “Vault” in 2011. A remastered version of the original recording was circulated at the PJ20 festival, much to the delight of diehard fans and those aware of the magic of this show. Single CDs in cardboard sleeves simply titled “VAULT #1” were distributed at the destination weekend. This show also marked the first time the band covered The Who’s “Baba O’Riley,” although the song is omitted from the vault recording. John Farrar and Chris Buckley team up to host their first show together, exploring this early performance that offers a glimpse into the band’s early era and formative years just before they exploded to superstardom. For those who want more exclusive content, head to http://patreon.com/liveon4legs and subscribe today! Your donation will give you an opportunity to join an episode to talk about your favorite Pearl Jam show!

Episode 48: Fenway Park Night 2 - 8/7/16 Sep 18, 2019

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This week's episode takes a look into the Fenway Park Night 2 show from 2016, but if you're looking for set breakdown and song analysis you won't find it in this episode. For this show I'm joined by my wife to be Jillian who I was lucky to attend this show alongside. As Jillian and I are set to wed this weekend, we talk about how this show bonded us closer as a couple. She knew what she was walking into - a baseball park full of diehards who made a weekend event of the show. As it was her first Pearl Jam live experience, she was able to witness first hand this crazy lifestyle that I was living as a massive fan. A lot of what we talk about in this show is her intake at the time and how much she has grown to love and appreciate the band since that night. Most of us who live and die with the band have friends, relatives and significant others who don't quite understand this universe, but when you expose them to the live atmosphere their perception changes. One thing that we bring up is how this show helped her understand why and how this band and this community have made such an impact on my life, and knowing this grew us even closer together. Also, we usually have rabid fans on this show, so this episode brings in a unique experience from someone who was once on the outside and is still learning new things to love about this band every day. Head on over to Patreon, subscribe to receive more exclusive content! http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

Episode 47: MSG Night 1 - 5/20/10 Sep 11, 2019

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On the 21st anniversary of one of the band's most legendary shows at Madison Square Garden, we are back to our year long MSG series taking a look at every show the band performed at the World's Most Famous Arena. Today's episode we cover Night 1 of 2010 - a show that gets overshadowed by the magic of the following night, but in its own right has its memorable moments. Randy was in attendance on this night, and although it was over nine years ago and the memories have faded a bit, there are big moments that still stick out to him as some of his favorite live moments to this day. Most of the moments were courtesy of the red hot crowd that poured their heart and soul into this show. Renditions of Elderly Woman, Once, Crazy Mary and Indifference as the closer have incredible crowd participation, so much so that you can hear the crowd better on the boot than you can Ed. But with all of this show's ups there were also some downs from this night. While the crowd and overall performance of the band was a huge strength, the meaty part of the first set left a little to be desired. They got off to a hot start, but after Even Flow the set lacked a powerful punch and defining moment. As John mentions in the episode, it felt like they randomly chose tracks from different albums and blindly placed them in the set. Lots of topics to cover here for all you set list nerds! Last week we released a new Evolution Episode exclusive to Patreon where we cover the live trajectory of Alive. If you'd like to subscribe to our Patreon for this and more exclusive content, head to http://patreon.com/liveon4legs and not only will you get extra episodes, you'll also get a chance to have your favorite show covered on the podcast AND an opportunity to talk about it with us!

Episode 46: The Gorge - 9/1/05 Sep 04, 2019

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Happy birthday to us! We're celebrating our anniversary episode by covering the show that won the listener's poll - The Gorge from 2005! For those who entered the poster contest, don't forget to wait listen to the end of the episode to see if you won! The Gorge Amphitheater is a beautiful venue in the state of Washington, scenic and smack dab in the middle of nature. The band took advantage of their surroundings, especially in the early part of the set playing a 9-song sit down to start the show. It's chock full of great highlights including Low Light being played as the sun went down and the first appearance of Hard To Imagine in 7 years. But the theme of the night was centered around a rock n roll legend who would take the stage at The Gorge the following nights. Ed kept begging and pleading with Tom Petty to come down from his hotel room and join the band on stage, including starting numerous chants as well as jabs at the Heartbreaker. Finally after the realization that he wasn't gonna come, Ed calls an audible in the set list and plays I Won't Back Down for Tom. Folks if you like what you're listening to and want to support the podcast further, head on over to our Patreon to subscribe! We have numerous exclusive episodes available, and this coming week we'll be releasing a brand new Evolution episode featuring Alive! Head to http://patreon.com/liveon4legs to subscribe!

Episode 45: Glasgow, UK - 6/3/00 Aug 28, 2019

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We've been teasing it all week and now it's finally time for the big news! We're extremely excited that we've uncovered one of the very many mysteries of Pearl Jam's lore and can't wait to share the news with all of you! Right off the top of the show Randy and John will address the news, but stay tuned to our social media all day today to view some awesome photos that we have a hold of. Oh right! We have an episode to talk about as well! And it's a good one folks. We're happy to have on Colin Rodger and Martin Higgins, who have put together this year's PJ Con - a show featuring tribute band Lost Dogs in Glasgow, Scotland where all of the benefits go toward supporting Diabetes UK. Head to http://eventbrite.co.uk to purchase tickets and head to http://justgiving.com/fundraising/pjcon2019 to donate to their amazing cause. So Pearl Jam has only been to Scotland twice, the last time being 19 years ago. Colin and Marty spend this episode reliving their only hometown show and the memories of being in the crowd, feeling the energy of the show and coming back with a little mud on their faces. High points include Sometimes, Present Tense and Given To Fly , but there's also a glaring omission in this show that Randy takes issue with. Want to help support the show? Head on over to http://patreon.com/liveon4legs and donate as low as one dollar to receive bonus exclusive content, new episodes and get a chance to come on the show and talk about your favorite Pearl Jam show!

Episode 44: Reading Festival - 8/27/06 Aug 21, 2019

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This week we take a trip on the festival circuit, but since all great festivals can't happen with just one band, we've enlisted another podcast host to help us out for this one. Tom Kwei, the host of the Alphabetallica Podcast joins us to tell the story of his first and only Pearl Jam show. When you think festivals and Pearl Jam's connection to them, you immediately think of the Roskilde tragedy. At this time in 2006, they had just jumped back into playing festivals with this show being the second played since the incident six years prior. With that said, the band was mindful of what was going on in the crowd and announced that they would stop playing if they had to just to make sure everyone was safe, As for the set list, when you think festivals you usually think that it's a collection of greatest hits, and no doubt they played the hits at this show, but it felt like they put a little bit more into the set to give the hardcore fans a chance to see something special. Songs such as Sad, Soon Forget and Crown Of Thorns were all played among Better Man, Jeremy and Alive making for a balanced group of songs. Like what you're hearing and would like to hear more? Head on over to our Patreon account at http://patreon.com/liveon4legs to subscribe in order to receive new exclusive content, including our Evolution Series episode featuring Leash! More Evolution episodes to come soon! Don't forget to rate us on Apple or Facebook (for Android users) and leave us a comment for a chance to win a tour poster! Winner will be announced during our Anniversary show on September, 4th. Voting for that episode also still running through Sunday and you can find the poll pinned to the top of our Facebook page.

Evolution Episode 1. Yellow Ledbetter Aug 14, 2019

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IT'S EVOLUTION BAYBAY! We're bringing to you a brand new series under the Live On 4 Legs umbrella that takes a comprehensive look at the growth of individual live tracks throughout the years. For our first episode, we're talking about Yellow Ledbetter - the set closing staple that has become a glorious celebration of the band and its fans. In this episode, we'll discuss the live history of Yellow Ledbetter going all the way back from it's live debut in 1993 and talk about some of the great renditions of the song throughout the years. If you like this episode and want more evolution, head on over to our Patreon page and subscribe as we have another episode all ready to go! You can hear our Leash episode at http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

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