Black

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"Black" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The song is the fifth track on the band's debut album, Ten (1991). Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by guitarist Stone Gossard. After Ten became a commercial success in 1992, Pearl Jam's record label Epic Records urged the group to release the song as a single. The band refused, citing the song's personal nature. Despite the lack of a commercial single release, the song managed to reach number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Remixed versions of the song were included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, Rearviewmirror, and the 2009 Ten reissue. It has gone on to become one of the band's most popular songs, as well as a fan favorite. 


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1995
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Hey, oh
Sheets of empty canvas
Untouched sheets of clay
Were laid spread out before me
As her body once did
All five horizons
Revolved around her soul
As the earth to the sun
Now the air I tasted and breathed
Has taken a turn

Oh and all I taught her was everything
Oh I know she gave me all that she wore
And now my bitter hands
Chafe beneath the clouds
Of what was everything
Oh the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
I take a walk outside
I'm surrounded by
Some kids at play
I can feel their laughter
So why do I sear
Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin
Round my head
I'm spinning
Oh, I'm spinning
How quick the sun can, drop away

And now my bitter hands
Cradle broken glass
Of what was everything
All the pictures had
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
All the love gone bad
Turned my world to black
Tattooed all I see
All that I am
All I'll be

Yeah
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky
But why
Why
Why can't it be
Why can't it be mine

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: Stone C. Gossard, Eddie Jerome Vedder

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Song facts - "Black
"Black" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam from their 1991 debut album "Ten". It is considered one of Pearl Jam's most popular songs despite never being released as a single. - The song was written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and guitarist Stone Gossard, and it carries a melancholic tone with lyrics about lost love. - "Black" became a commercial success through radio airplay and strong word-of-mouth promotion among fans, even without any traditional marketing.
Album facts - "Ten
Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten" was released in August 1991 during the early days of the grunge movement. - The album name "Ten" is a tribute to NBA player Mookie Blaylock, whose jersey number was 10. Pearl Jam initially intended to name the band Mookie Blaylock, but due to legal reasons, they chose to name the album "Ten" as a nod to him instead. - "Ten" was a huge commercial success, and is considered one of the defining albums of the grunge genre. It was eventually certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying over 10 million copies sold.
Recording and production facts
The recording sessions of "Ten", including the song "Black", took place at the London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington between March and April in 1991. - The producer of the album was Rick Parashar, who collaborated with the band to create a slightly polished version of the raw grunge sound that was prevalent during that era.
Reception and legacy
"Black" is frequently named among the greatest rock songs of all time. Rolling Stone readers chose it as the 10th best song of the 1990s. - In live performances, Eddie Vedder has been known to alter the song's lyrics to reflect his emotional state at the time. - Despite its wide success, the band refused to make a music video for "Black", as they felt it would diminish the power of the lyrics and the intimacy of the song.
Impact on Pearl Jam's career
The success of "Ten" and songs like "Black" helped solidify Pearl Jam's status as a significant band in rock history. Despite the challenges they faced with fame and the music industry, they continue to record and tour to this day. - Pearl Jam has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting their contribution to the music industry.

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