Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Exclusive Vinyl Release
• Origin of “Waiting for Stevie”
• Band’s Perspective
• Additional Pearl Jam Releases
• Conclusion

Introduction

Pearl Jam’s “Waiting for Stevie” has been crowned Record Store Day’s Song of the Year, marking a significant achievement for the legendary rock band. This honor will be celebrated with an exclusive vinyl release, offering fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of music history.

Exclusive Vinyl Release

The 12-inch vinyl single, limited to 4,000 copies, will be available exclusively on November 29 as part of Record Store Day’s Black Friday event. The A-side features a live version of “Waiting for Stevie” recorded on May 30 in Seattle, while the B-side showcases a performance of “Wreckage” from May 16 in Las Vegas.

Origin of “Waiting for Stevie”

The story behind “Waiting for Stevie” is as intriguing as the song itself. Work on the track began in 2021 during a collaboration between producer Andrew Watt and Eddie Vedder. While waiting for Stevie Wonder to arrive for a recording session, Watt and Vedder discovered they had similar riff ideas, which ultimately melded into the song we know today.

Band’s Perspective

Stone Gossard, Pearl Jam’s guitarist, shared his thoughts on the song: “It’s almost a tribute to Soundgarden. It has a riff that gives [drummer] Matt Cameron the opportunity to be as great as we know him to be. I think that drum fill coming out of the bridge is probably one of the greatest drum fills of all time.”

Additional Pearl Jam Releases

In addition to the “Waiting for Stevie” vinyl, Pearl Jam is releasing two-CD sets featuring recordings from 10 shows during the first leg of their Dark Matter tour. These exclusive sets will be available at record stores on November 22.

Conclusion

The recognition of “Waiting for Stevie” as Record Store Day’s Song of the Year solidifies Pearl Jam’s enduring impact on rock music. Fans eager to experience Pearl Jam’s electrifying performances can check for upcoming tour dates and secure tickets at HuntTickets.us.

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