Nothingman
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| “Nothingman” | |||||
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| Song by Pearl Jam | |||||
| Album | Vitalogy | ||||
| Released | November 22, 1994 (Vinyl) December 6, 1994 (CD and Cassette) |
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| Recorded | November 1993 at Kingsway Studio, New Orleans, Louisiana (Music) and February 1994 at Bad Animals Studio, Seattle, Washington (Vocals) | ||||
| Genre | Alternative rock | ||||
| Length | 4:35 | ||||
| Label | Epic | ||||
| Writer | Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament | ||||
| Producer | Brendan O'Brien, Pearl Jam | ||||
| Vitalogy track listing | |||||
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"Nothingman" is a song by the band Pearl Jam that appears on the band's 1994 album, Vitalogy. It is the fifth track on the album. "Nothingman" is also on the compilation album rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits 1991–2003.
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[edit] Origin and recording
It features music written by bassist Jeff Ament and lyrics written by singer Eddie Vedder. Lead singer Eddie Vedder on the song:
"Nothingman" was written in an hour, and so I like listening to that 'cause it just happened and somehow captured a mood there, at least for me in the vocal. Any time I can nail down a song, a thought, in a half hour, that feels really good.[1]
Guitarist Stone Gossard on the song:
["Tremor Christ"] and "Nothingman", which Jeff wrote, were recorded a day apart. They were very spontaneous, but with a simple yet indescribably beautiful vibe to them.[2]
[edit] Lyrical meaning
When asked about "Nothingman" in an interview, Eddie Vedder stated, "The idea is about if you love someone and they love you, don't fuck up...'cause you are left with less than nothing."[3]
[edit] Live performances
The song was premiered live at the band's March 20, 1994 concert in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[4] A live performance of "Nothingman" can be found on the live album Live on Two Legs. A performance of the song is also included on the DVD Touring Band 2000.
The song is also a part of the so-called "Man" trio ("Better Man", "Nothingman", "Leatherman") played occasionally at concerts. There is no connection between the three songs beyond the word "man" being in each of their titles.
[edit] References
- ^ Marks, Craig. "Let's Get Lost". Spin Magazine. December 1994.
- ^ Garbarini, Vic. "Mother of Pearl". Musician. May 1995.
- ^ Hilburn, Robert. "All Revved Up (As Usual)". Los Angeles Times. November 20, 1994.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Songs: "Nothingman"". pearljam.com.
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