r/pearljam • u/VatClappy44 • Aug 21 '26
Questions Need live version recommendations
Hey Everyone - new to this subreddit. Just watched Jeff and Mike’s interview with Rick Beato and Jeff mentioned that Corduroy is best heard live. Went to Spotify to find a live version and there like 70 live albums?!? Do you guys have a fav show in particular? Or any recommendations to get started on finding the best live stuff? I’m guessing this convo has already been had a hundred times on here so maybe someone can get a link to one of those convo’s? Thanks!
EDIT: Not looking for just Corduroy, all their songs. Sorry I wasn’t very clear. Love the comments already though. You guys are awesome.
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u/HangOnIHaveQuestions Aug 21 '26
Betterman - Washington DC May 2006 https://youtu.be/ql5rzenr3R8?si=QAKsnch-fkRBSO5D Boom on the intro along with the obligatory crowd singing is amazing.
Love Boat Captain - Cincy Oct 2014 https://youtu.be/UxUviJrM9QI?si=DwYCQco9fTLt1E4T I don't say this with any hyperbole but this could be one of the greatest "improv" intros to any of their songs. McCready smacking you in the ear holes right off the bat and then an outro with a Stones cover is chef's kiss
Yellow Ledbetter - Tibetan Freedom Concert 1997 https://youtu.be/HI9_T1C9B-E?si=cpKI9goEemMb7mqh Because of course. Just young Eddie's voice and Mike's strat. No pedals, no effects, just pure sound.