Pearl Jam performed an encore with a cover of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" plus the "Star Spangled Banner".
We've all seen this countless times.
Concert ending. House lights up. Everyone on their feet. Crowd is roaring still after ~3 hours.
And PJ just kills it with a RITFW encore.
But this is special and be sure to catch the segue from RITFW to "Star Spangled Banner" @ ~6:30.
Rockin' in the Free World - Star Spangled Banner
From Far Out Magazine:
Elsewhere in the set, Pearl Jam took a minute to remember the tragedy of 9/11 on what was the 21st anniversary of the event. Vedder relayed the story of a man named Mike, who leaves New York every year on the date because of the trauma of the event. However, this year he “thought it would be a good idea to be here tonight with you”.
Vedder did express that he felt 9/11 had led to greater unity in the United States, saying: “There was a time we supported each other. That’s the part we cannot forget. Let those lessons be remembered as our solidarity to come together and keep this country straight.”
“This is the 37th time this band has played in New York City. I think we’ve only played Seattle 50. Here’s the thing – I don’t remember half of those fucking Seattle shows. I just don’t. But I feel like we remember ever Manhattan show,” Vedder said later.
“This potentially has the chance to be the most memorable of them all. We are quite honoured to be spending this important date with you.”
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ReplyDeleteSuch a great band who have definitely paid their dues, and earned the right to have such a loyal following. They always seem to be incredibly grateful for the lifestyle that fame has given them. They will always be one of my favorite bands, even though I can’t afford to see them live again. Actually; I can’t afford to see any band live again, but I’m glad there are those who still can.
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