Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
Pearl Jam
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I seem to recognize your face Haunting familiar yet I can't seem to place it Cannot find the candle of thought to light your name Lifetimes are catching up with me All these changes taking place I wish I'd seen the place But no one's ever taken me Hearts and thoughts they fade fade away I swear I recognize your breath Memories like fingerprints are slowly raising Me you wouldn't recall, for I'm not my former It's hard when, your stuck upon the shelf I changed by not changing at all, small town predicts my fate Perhaps that's what no one wants to see I just want to scream, hello My god its been so long, never dreamed you'd return But now here you are, and here I am Hearts and thoughts they fade, away Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away Hearts and thoughts they fade, away Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away Hearts and thoughts they fade
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Written by: DAVE ABBRUZZESE, JEFF AMENT, STONE C GOSSARD, MICHAEL DAVID MCCREADY, EDDIE VEDDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The band was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990.
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Album InformationThe song is the tenth track on the band's second studio album, "Vs.", which was released on October 19, 1993.
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Song Length"Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" is one of the band's shortest songs, clocking in at just under three minutes long.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by band members Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Dave Abbruzzese.
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Unique Song TitleThe song has one of the longest titles of any Pearl Jam song. According to Vedder, the long title was chosen because he was tired of short, cryptic titles.
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Song MeaningThe song tells the story of an elderly woman who sees a familiar face return to her small hometown, and she regrets the life she has led there.
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Concert FavouriteDespite its melancholy theme, the song has become a fan favorite at concerts, frequently inspiring a mass sing-along.
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Chart Performance"Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" did not chart in America. However, it did well in Canada, ranking on the RPM Top Singles chart.
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Acoustic PerformanceThe song is primarily an acoustic tune, a departure from the band's typical grunge sound.
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Album SuccessDespite the fact the song didn't chart in the U.S., the "Vs." album it belongs to set the record for most copies of an album sold in its first week, a record it held for five years.
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Official ReleaseEven though it was not released as a single, the song was released as an official A-side along with Go, making it the second song to be prominently featured from the album.
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Significance of LyricsThe song is often interpreted as reflecting on aging, memory, and the power of the past which shapes our reality and identity over time.
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Live PerformancesSince its initial debut, the song has been performed in nearly all of Pearl Jam's live shows.
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Popular CoverThe song has been covered by various artists, one notable version being by the Canadian rock singer, Sarah Slean.
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Linear NotesIn the linear notes of the album "Vs", the title is shortened simply to "Elderly Woman...".
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