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Present Tense - Late Show With David Letterman - Pearl Jam
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This fck song was one of the things that took me out of a depression. PJ is my safe home for 23 years.
@wes_m
Жыл бұрын
PJ is my safe home, too.
@matheusyoneda3014
Жыл бұрын
Me too, brother. Got a tattoo to honor this masterpiece
@Blue4life3344
6 ай бұрын
This and I am MINE. Keep me alive. Thru the crap. ❤
@buddha1062
2 ай бұрын
Same here. Kept me alive, without a doubt
Eddie, thanks for sticking around. You matter a lot.
How sweet was it for Last Dance to close out with this underrated masterpiece 😏
@dice1296
4 жыл бұрын
good song, not great. would've been sweeter had they bothered to mention the band's relationship w/ rodman in the doc. vedder even sang the national anthem before game 3 of the '98 finals
@ticogomez9882
3 жыл бұрын
GOAT BAND FOR A GOAT DOC
@aniruddhaniranjan8924
3 жыл бұрын
@@dice1296 Thanks for adding more detail to this
@neilpowell5412
3 жыл бұрын
MJ and PJ! The very best of the USA.
@whoneedsposers
2 жыл бұрын
@@dice1296 The Rodman link has absolutely no relevance to the documentary.
The greatest band ever - I am 48 now ( God that sucks saying lol) and they been with me for my whole life - I am most certainly grateful .
@ozzyjesse
Жыл бұрын
I’m 54. I couldn’t agree more bro.
@432HzSocialClub
Жыл бұрын
im 49 and same, cant live a week without listen Eddie
@laurawatters914
Жыл бұрын
I'm almost 65 I have been a huge Pearl Jam fan since album Ten came out in 1991!! Long Live Pearl Jam!! 😊💓🤘✌️
We need to appreciate PJ in the present tense....one day Wikipedia will say Pearl Jam "was" an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990
@TheSarapixiePJ
6 жыл бұрын
Curtis Kleebaum 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🤦🤦🤦
@liamburgess4041
5 жыл бұрын
When you put it like that, Fuck!!!!
@treetgtt4144
5 жыл бұрын
Oh fuck, don't talk like that
@propjoe1060
5 жыл бұрын
Greatest fucking band in the world. I don't even want to think about that day.
@alexking6088
5 жыл бұрын
This makes me sad
Eddie letting the crowd sing, that's one of the reasons I love PJ, the energy sharing is so honest in both ways. No poses here.
@jaykay6970
5 жыл бұрын
Thats my thoughts exactly!!!!
@adrian-qb1fm
4 жыл бұрын
Eddie letting sing crowd the hardest part of the song ;)
@craigrobey7127
4 жыл бұрын
The greatest band ever
@lucasperry3548
3 жыл бұрын
That was one of those "Pearl Jam Moments" that the fans who were in the room as well as us who weren't will never forget/cherish to our death bed. Thank god for Pearl Jam
@dimirock1
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely
No Code was totally underrated. That album was amazing!
@Faks.09
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. My favourite one.
@toddrichardson8595
3 жыл бұрын
A MASTERPIECE ALBUM! Agreed
@ambernichole2918
3 жыл бұрын
Has been my favorite since it released 💗
@whoneedsposers
2 жыл бұрын
I doubt the band really give a shit about how the album is rated.
@denisefreitas6727
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I love this album.
The Last Dance took me here. Lyrically beautiful
the crowd fucking amazing
You can spend your time alone redigesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize... You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself. -Just. Fucking. Perfect.-
The Last Dance brought me here
@MrDevonj71
4 жыл бұрын
Dan Mitchell if anyone thinks someone is greater then Jordan after watching that show they are sadly mistaken. LeBron by the end of his career might be close but it’s jordan baby
@phillipenogueira1
4 жыл бұрын
The same for me, dude! 🤘🤘
@olivierbodart2985
4 жыл бұрын
The same as well
@samt4956
4 жыл бұрын
Same! 😂
@rockism59
4 жыл бұрын
Same haha
Of course Last Dance brought me here. Watching MJ rise from that chair to the sound of present tense was the biggest gift to my ears and eyes.
The measure of the greatest music is its ability to MOVE you at the deepest spiritual place within your being. Pearl Jam is very rare in that there are many song in their catalog that can do that. But this one in particular can stop me in my tracks and bring chills and tears at the meer sound of the opening notes. I love this particular version for the audience singing the chorus. I have no words for how that verse makes me feel.
This song + crowd singing = big time chills.
goosebumps when the audience sang \m/
@agatauchna
4 жыл бұрын
I've got goosebumps every time I hear PJ 😂😁
thats a proper crowd!
Thank you "The Last Dance" for making this great song your encore song of the great documentary you are. 🤘🤘
Many people say that the album "Ten" and specifically the song "Alive" saved their lives, in my case "Present Tense" and this wonder called "No Code" did exactly the same on me, thanks Eddie, Jeff, Mike, Stone and Jack for such beautiful artpiece.
@whoneedsposers
2 жыл бұрын
No song has ever saved anybody's life. People who say that are deluded.
Saw Pearl Jam in 90'/91'. Since then I've been to 70 or 80 concerts. I've seen dozens of bands from Rock,Punk even Blues. But, that PJ Show was the most electric and energized concert I ever saw. Eddie actually climbed the scaffolding, stood on the speakers about 30ft up and stage dived. He landed right on me and a friend. First thing he did was to ask us "You alright?". He then surfed back to the stage,grabbed the mic and continued singing. That was the best bruise/concert Injury I ever had. EPIC!
Eddie's interaction with his fans is incredible. He is extremely humble and grateful!🤩 😍
I noticed from the tshirts in the crowd, the entire crowd was full of MAJOR PJ fans. I'd say at least half are 10 club members.
I can't imagine the absolute joy musicians must feel when the entire audience sings one of their songs back to them. It must be heaven.
I've always loved the message in this song. No Code is this bands secret weapon of an album.
@Shammrock62
4 жыл бұрын
Big fan of No Code as well. Something about this song, up in my tree and smile.
@langdonalger9219
4 жыл бұрын
BP O not to mention off he goes
@clownprince0801
4 жыл бұрын
Epic album, def one of their best and most underrated. Yield is still my personal favorite though.
@FeelItRising
3 жыл бұрын
@@Shammrock62 In My Tree a top PJ song of all time.
@trumphatesyou
3 жыл бұрын
Off he goes is my favorite PJ song
Eddie, is a true zen warrior and rock and roll God.
Letterman had the best ...miss the old times.
Eddie just wows the audience. The audience show their appreciation by singing along and becoming part of Pearl Jam. Love you Eddie 💖💖
This song never fails to bring a lump to my throat. PJ are my favorite band ever but I don't think I appreciated this masterpiece till years later....and every PJ album is full of these gems
I love when he lets the crowd sing to that hard rocking chorus
The same rolling of eyes
The intricacies of Stone make this outro so much.
@toddrichardson8595
3 жыл бұрын
So true
I love so many PJ songs but this one is a constant in my top 5.
If not for our house fire this year and my battle with depression and suicide, I would have done everything to get a side job to see my band that has helped saved my life in MN
@heyitsme6067
4 ай бұрын
You gonna be able to see them on this upcoming tour?
I love Jeff’s bass line starting at 3:25
I want to see those coming from The Last Dance :))
This song is special and thought provoking!
Oohhh my goodness that was sooo amazing!! I cried when I heard the audience sing!! I LOVE PEARL JAM FOREVER!!! 😊💓🤘✌️
@whoneedsposers
2 жыл бұрын
You love them so much you call them Pearl.
@laurawatters914
2 жыл бұрын
@@whoneedsposers yes, I do leave out important words out sometimes, I love Pearl Jam, 😊💓🤘✌️
Ive always found certain pieces of music from each of their albums that hit the mark for me.
F*ing brilliant song and lyrics!
I just sat and drank rum and smiled throughout the whole of this. Not a lot makes me happy.
2:34 omg eddie...
This song makes you feel the vibrations of life...enjoy your state my friends
Love how Jeff is just chillin
What a fantastic performance! Love Pearl Jam! ❤️🔥🔥🔥
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 gettin' something out of this all encompassing trip? You can spend your time alone redigesting past regrets oh... Or you can come to terms and realize You're the only one who can forgive yourself oh yeah... Makes much more sense to live in the present tense... Have you ideas on how this life ends? Checked your hands and studied the lines? Have you the belief that the road ahead ascends off into the light? Seems that needlessly it's gettin' harder To find an approach and a way to live... Are we gettin' something out of this all-encompassing trip? You can spend your time alone redigesting past regrets, oh... Or you can come to terms and realize... You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh... A-makes much more sense to live in the present tense...
They really are an incredible band! PJ forever!!!
@seant.9402
4 жыл бұрын
AMEN!!
@whoneedsposers
2 жыл бұрын
@@seant.9402 AMENT
God I love Eddie he takes my breathe away
@heyitsme6067
4 ай бұрын
Omg yes ❤
Present. November 2018. Love you Pearl Jam!!! 💖🎶✌🏼
What a fantastic song to be singing along with Ed and the band. It was the most intimate and wonderful experience I've ever had that day at the Letterman Aftershow! A day I'll not soon forget. Thanks for the video.
@patclaerhout4491
6 жыл бұрын
Schatzie DeLuca-Dixon sorry is the fool who did not get to see this show
Perfection.
Man...this song
A banda da minha vida! The Band of my Life! Pearl Jam Forever! 🤘❤
@paulocruz4105
4 жыл бұрын
For me the same God blessYou ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️💪💪
The audience singing - so cool! Pearl Jam forever!
life changing music
Im bummed I wasnt there, but happy so many knew the lyrics to a song that wasnt Black or Jeremy.
@mauricio160697
7 жыл бұрын
ellrick Exactly,I was surprised that almost everyone sang
@juicicles5881
7 жыл бұрын
It's almost always a highlight of the show :)
@patclaerhout4491
6 жыл бұрын
ellrick dude this was fan club only
@mclovin4561
5 жыл бұрын
@@patclaerhout4491 That would seem to change OP's comment :(
Why does PJ sound so damn good when they come to Dave’s show? The sound guys do such a great job from the band or the theatre, but something about their concerts/shows/songs they do at the Ed Sullivan that sound so much different than other locations.
You can’t do better than Pearl Jam in 2006. They were at the absolute PEAK of their powers then. Not that they aren’t still great today, but this version of them is really tough to beat
@heyitsme6067
Ай бұрын
Agreed!
Best song they have ever done if you ask me!
Song of my life. Thanks Pearl Jam
Just love growing up with their songs and learning each day something new.
God I love this song
Presence ❤ Truly Beautifully Blessed Thank you Love playing this one
Cheers to the crowd rocking out! Nice
I got goosebumps after hearing them sing
i love this song. his voice is amazing.
music, lyric, voice, solos, drums.. all is perfect! Pearl Jam, Brasil loves you!
these guitar sounds are godlike
No Code, best PJ album
The Last Dance 😭
i can tell the fans in that show and in this page are PJ freaks.
@shadedandjaded7948
5 жыл бұрын
Me to.
@josh8078
4 жыл бұрын
@AMJH 4LAH hell no
I love this band.
I love this band so much.❤️
Wow they had so much groove in this version.
Thank you Last Dance
One thing I love about Pearl Jam is that they rock, but a lot of their songs are optimistic. The women getting away from abuse, the child escaping abuse (she holds the hand that holds her down, she will rise- best lyric line EVER) .
Man what a feeling it musta been to be there!! 🤘💚 I did have the pleasure and honor of seeing them in concert back in 2005 which was still the most amazing experience of my life!!!
Best song of PJ, my fav at least, cheers from Spain mates
Love you Eddie 💟💟💟💟
This song is so cool, especially played in those days of the avocado tour! I wish you could do something up to tempo, aggressive, committed and rough like Avocado again someday, Pearl Jam! (even if you haven't time to read all these comments, at least it's a wish eheh)
@gossard56
7 жыл бұрын
Im good with that...please, oh please dont do anything like Lightning Bolt ever again!
@mozartdl
7 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I understand that things change, circumstances and the context is not the same anymore, but I don't know why, I really liked the 2006 tour from what I could see on internet. It seemed to be so energetic! At the same time I know some fans who don't like Avocado or say that it is the beginning of the end. hehe I don't know, at the same time I really enjoy some tracks from Lightning Bolt too, but I prefer Avocado, Binaural, No Code, Riot Act, etc. At the end of last year 2016 and beginning of this year 2017 I was really enjoying Binaural and listening to it really often! Okay, between Avocado and Lightning Bolt there is Backspacer, an album that is not my favourite but can be fun sometimes. hehehe Let's see, something good may come soon! We have an interesting context nowadays too. The inspiration for Riot Act and Avocado were a context that was somehow similar to nowadays (difficult times, unfortunately).
I love the way he sings "makes much more sense" at 2:52
Thank you PEARL JAM! I LOVE SONG!
That's song is it so beatiful in so many ways, that can't be described in words.
mind blowing!
Greatest band ever!!!!!
PJ forever 🙌🏼 🎸🥁🎶🖤! Now that’s an audience. Rock out at the end is the best!
I love the bass of the second part of the song, Jeff really kills it!
@cbucciminavaja435
6 жыл бұрын
oh yeh thats it fo me since I've heard this song for the 1st time ... 1995
My God! Still So Amazing!
Love this
Oh my F%cking God. The soothed my soul.
Matt Cameron is a beast.
For David Letterman to let Pearl Jam hold a 10 song concert inside Ed Sullivan Theater is the reason Eddie asked David to induct them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
I forgot how good this song was.... thank you Last Dance for reminding me
So beautful, im in tears...
Absolutely beautifully sung, awesome, God Bless you all
Beautiful song
Beautiful!!! I love PJ
The Best.
Goodness I love these guys
Got goosebumps from the crowd singing. Gosh, I miss live music. #screwyoucovid
What an incredible performance!! One of my favorite PJ songs, this made my day thank you Pearl Jam!!!!
“You wanna take it?” 🥰🎸🥰