This post is about poetry set to music, specifically that of Pearl Jam.
Earlier this year my husband said “I’m afraid I’ll regret it for the rest of my life if I don’t see them live.” A strong statement! So…even though I wasn’t – at that point – as dramatic about attending this particular concert, I started planning for a possible trip and started listening to the SiriusXM Pearl Jam station almost exclusively.
I soon fell back under their spell and realized I did want to see the concert as much as him. I even started noting my ideal playlist.
As it turns out, we won’t be at this concert. And that sucks. But it’s also OK because that’s just the result of being adults and parents with various priorities and responsibilities.
So in honor of the concert that I won’t be attending, here are the songs I’d love to hear live someday: