Wishlist (song)
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| Single by Pearl Jam | ||
| from the album Yield | ||
| B-side(s) | "U"/"Brain of J." | |
| Released | May 5, 1998 | |
| Format | CD single, Vinyl | |
| Recorded | February - September 1997 | |
| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Length | 3:26 | |
| Label | Epic Records | |
| Writer(s) | Eddie Vedder | |
| Producer(s) | Brendan O'Brien, Pearl Jam | |
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| Pearl Jam singles chronology | ||
| "Given to Fly" (1998) |
"Wishlist" (1998) |
"Last Kiss" (1999) |
| Yield track listing | ||
| "Given To Fly" (Track 4) |
"Wishlist" (Track 5) |
"Pilate" (Track 6) |
"Wishlist" is the second single released from Pearl Jam's fifth album, Yield. The band played this song when they appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman to support the album. The song was included on Pearl Jam's greatest hits album, Rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits 1991-2003.
In concert, the song is often extended with an extended, softly played, thoughtful outro jam, sometimes segueing into another song such as the Buzzcocks' "Why Can't I Touch It".
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[edit] Lyrical meaning
The song is about singer Eddie Vedder seeking fulfillment of wishes desired, but resolves his wishlist with the line "I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me." When asked about the song Vedder stated, "I thought I'd lighten up."[1]
[edit] Formats and track listing
Compact Disc Single (US, Austria, Japan, and Australia)
- "Wishlist" (Vedder) – 3:26
- "U" (Vedder) – 2:48
- Previously Unreleased
- "Brain of J." (Live) (McCready, Vedder) – 2:57
- Recorded live from Triple J's broadcast, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 1998.
Compact Disc Single (Austria)
- "Wishlist" (Vedder) – 3:26
- "U" (Vedder) – 2:48
- Previously Unreleased
7" Vinyl Single (US and Holland)
- "Wishlist" (Vedder) – 3:26
- "U" (Vedder) – 2:48
- Previously Unreleased
- "Brain of J." (Live) (McCready, Vedder) – 2:57
- Recorded live from Triple J's broadcast, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 1998.
[edit] References
- ^ Macdonald, Patrick. "Yield Signals Pearl Jam's Return To Rock Of Old". The Seattle Times. February 2, 1998.
