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song: Rise
artist: Eddie Vedder
album: Into The Wild
released: 2007-09-18length: 2:31
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Such is the way of the world
You can never know
Just where to put all your faith
And how will it grow?
Gonna rise up
Burning black holes in dark memories
Gonna rise up
Turning mistakes into gold...

Such is the passage of time
Too fast to fold
Suddenly swallowed by signs
Lo and behold
Gonna rise up
Find my direction magnetically
Gonna rise up
Throw down my ace in the hole
Eddie Vedder

Eddie Jerome Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III; December 23, 1964) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and one of three guitarists for the rock band Pearl Jam. He was previously a guest vocalist for supergroup Temple of the Dog, a tribute band dedicated to the late singer Andrew Wood.

Vedder, who is known for his powerful baritone vocals, was ranked seventh on a list of "Best Lead Singers of All Time," based on a readers' poll compiled by Rolling Stone.

In 2007, Vedder released his first solo album as a soundtrack for the film Into the Wild (2007). His second album, Ukulele Songs, and a live DVD titled Water on the Road were released in 2011. His third solo album Earthling was released in 2022.

In 2017, Vedder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam.

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Comments ( 155 )
Posted 5 years ago by elderg:
I was a 60 something college chemistry prof (and hack guitar player) trying to discuss music with a 20 something music major who was dating one of my students.  I was curious to see if we had any common music interests.  She mentioned learning a song on the uke from the movie Into The Wild.  I had heard of the book, but had not seen the movie.  Later when I did some searching, I found it was EV (I like PJ) and the instrument was a mando.  I actually bought a mando just to learn this song.  I didn't even know the tuning or how may strings it had.   She later ended up singing Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell songs with my student/faculty garage band at a charity event.  I am always amazed at how music can inspire and bring different people together.  I can now (sort of) play Losing My Religion, Kings Highway, and Galway Girl, again with students, family, and friends of all ages and backgrounds, who have expressed interest in the music.  Have yet to learn The Battle of Evermore.  My family hopes I don't meet anyone interested in me learning It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n Roll)!
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Posted 6 years ago by PCHarter:
It just doesn't get Eddie Vedder than this !
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Posted 5 years ago by BCarn:
PCHarter wrote:
It just doesn't get Eddie Vedder than this !
 
You win this thread! 
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Posted 5 years ago by Chewie:
That mandolin is exquisite
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Posted 6 years ago by Balthazar50:
I want this played at my funeral.
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Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot:
Dazzerb wrote:
phew....a head wrecking Beatles song was playing so I hit PSD and this came on.  Happy now.  {#Roflol}

 

 
It may be time to get your head checked.
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Posted 3 years ago by deniseperry:
Just the best Soundtrack Ever Thank you Eddie & Sean Penn X
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Posted 4 years ago by lizardking:
kazoo wrote:

I always thought it was an ukulele. Listening again I'm still fairly sure it is. Sounds like nylon strings and has more sustain than a mandolin. Does anyone know for sure?
 
I'm pretty sure it's the mandolin, in fact the notes for the soundtrack don't mention a uke at all. 

Performer[edit] Eddie Vedder – vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin (4), banjo (2), piano, organ, drums, percussion, producer, mixing, layout, design
All the same, this is the album that made me a fan of Vedder; he put the cherry on top of the movie for sure.  Long Live RP!! 
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Posted 4 years ago by cloudymcloudface:
Read somewhere they had to remove the van from the Alaskan wilderness cos it was rotting and people were needing rescued trying to get to it. Sad film but beautiful
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Posted 5 years ago by jukes1:
Don’t love all of Eddie’s stuff, but this one? This one I love.
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Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2:
Vedder's beautiful song hit me on this overcast morning, the subtle vocals and ukelely brought to mind memories of William Hurt in the film, destroyed by the loss of his son… yeah that still gets me man, phew I'm all weepy
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Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy:
PCHarter wrote:
It just doesn't get Eddie Vedder than this !
 

Vedder Than Eddie?
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Posted 5 years ago by DanielM:
Great movie! Great soundtrack! Eddie Vedder is just amazing. 
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Posted 5 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta:
Balthazar50 wrote:
I want this played at my funeral.
 
Interesting.
I want Eddie's song from the Big Fish soundtrack "Man of the Hour" played at mine.
What is it about his songs?
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Posted 1 year ago by Rickhgale:
 wifesboyfriend wrote:

I'm deeply ashamed to say I like this.



Never be sorry for liking music in any form. Music is life.
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Posted 1 year ago by linnex-:
Grew up listening to Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder is simply amazing.
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Posted 3 years ago by mralimccarley:
I can thoroughly recommend Mr Vedder's album Ukelele Songs. Perfect for staring at the stars.
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Posted 4 years ago by kazoo:
Chewie wrote:
That mandolin is exquisite
 
I always thought it was an ukulele. Listening again I'm still fairly sure it is. Sounds like nylon strings and has more sustain than a mandolin. Does anyone know for sure?
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Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos:
PCHarter wrote:
It just doesn't get Eddie Vedder than this !
 
It's 9:40 AM but it still took me longer than I'm willing to admit
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Posted 5 years ago by nikoko:
Never get tired of Eddie's voice. Great album, great film.
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