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Pearl Jam — Given To Fly
Album: Yield
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7.4

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Released: 1998
Length: 3:56
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He could have tuned in, tuned in, but he tuned out
A bad time, nothing could save him
Alone in a corridor waiting locked out
He got up out of there, ran for hundreds of miles
He made it to the ocean, had a smoke and tea
The wind rose up, set him down on his knee
Wave came crashing like a fist to the jaw,
Delivered him wings, "Hey, look at him now..."
Arms wide open with the sea as his floor
Oh – ah, ohhh...

He's - flying! Woah!
Flying! Wide! Oh...

He floated back down 'cause he wanted to share
His key to the locks on the chains, he saw everywhere
But first he was stripped, and then he was stabbed
By faceless men, well...fuckers, he still stands.
And he still gives his love, he just gives it away
The love he receives is the love that is saved
And sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky
A human being that was given to fly

Flying! Woah...
High! Flying! Woah...
Flying! Woah...
Ohh, oahh...
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 TallCreative1 wrote:



Whoever it was that gave this flying Frenchie a thumbs down please go back to your cave.
Posted 1 month ago by romangaslan    [ Reply ]
This guy has a great voice
Posted 4 months ago by srv9863    [ Reply ]
Posted 8 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
I never cared for PJ. But I just gave this a 7. 
Merry Christmas. 
Posted 10 months ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
I'm probably not the first to notice this, and I LOVE Pearl Jam, but the similarity of this song to "Going To California" by Led Zeppelin is too obvious not to hear.  Still, this is a powerful song!
Posted 11 months ago by ZenAce    [ Reply ]
I was today years old (52) when I suddenly grokked the album cover
Posted 1 year ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
I love Eddie Vedder's voice... when he's not screaming!!
Posted 1 year ago by cinzia1026    [ Reply ]
Just bumped this from a 9 >>> 10  The majesty of this song is indescribable ....
Posted 2 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Great!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Simply too much pearl jam on RP  -  i used really to love the voice of eddie vedder but as a regular RP listener i got completely overdosed - less is often more....
Posted 2 years ago by saellig668552    [ Reply ]
Sounds like they are Goin' to California...
Posted 3 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 Triquel67 wrote:
Perfect, I'll play lead guitar.


Posted 3 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
 freddyfender wrote:

In my fantasies, I am the singer.  Perhaps we join forces and make the coolest fantasy band ever!

Perfect, I'll play lead guitar.
Posted 3 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
In my fantasies, I'm the drummer to this track. Fookin' masterpiece. 
 
In my fantasies, I am the singer.  Perhaps we join forces and make the coolest fantasy band ever!
Posted 3 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
Great tune...... just take away the vocals....PLEASE !!!!
Posted 3 years ago by Danbdc1    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by Waldi11    [ Reply ]
Ouch.

 jahgirl8 wrote:
This is a tricky one. You hear it's beautiful, right?  And there's a message in it, about people. People who love the sky and want a purpose. I'm one of those... I love the sky more than any art and I surely need a purpose. Fingers crossed that 2020 brings a delivery of purpose and inspiration. 
 

Posted 4 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]


"But first he was stripped, and then he was stabbed
By faceless men, well...fuckers, he still stands." 
Posted 4 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
♥️
Posted 4 years ago by jen25    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:
This is a tricky one. You hear it's beautiful, right?  And there's a message in it, about people. People who love the sky and want a purpose. I'm one of those... I love the sky more than any art and I surely need a purpose. Fingers crossed that 2020 brings a delivery of purpose and inspiration. 
 

Hmmm...

I too started the year hoping for a better one than the last.
Posted 4 years ago by brianlj    [ Reply ]
This is a tricky one. You hear it's beautiful, right?  And there's a message in it, about people. People who love the sky and want a purpose. I'm one of those... I love the sky more than any art and I surely need a purpose. Fingers crossed that 2020 brings a delivery of purpose and inspiration. 
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by Waldi11    [ Reply ]
I think the drumline and exuberance here connects directly to some universal brain location. 
Posted 5 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
It took me too much time to like Pearl Jam, and now I feel silly... Well, guess that's the feeling that will make me fly someday
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 junebaby65 wrote:

No.  Please stop droning er, singing, Eddie.  Permanently.
 
STFU asswipe
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 Stodoroff wrote:
First thought was a grungy rip-off of Zep's "Goin' to California," music-wise anyway. I see that others hear that too. Bad song. 
 
Shows what you know genius 
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 Stodoroff wrote:
First thought was a grungy rip-off of Zep's "Goin' to California," music-wise anyway. I see that others hear that too. Bad song. 
 
Bad song?  Oh please, that is way off the mark.  And I'm not even a PJ fan.  Read the rating and weep.  
Posted 5 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
First thought was a grungy rip-off of Zep's "Goin' to California," music-wise anyway. I see that others hear that too. Bad song. 
Posted 5 years ago by Stodoroff    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:
Sing it eddie
 
No.  Please stop droning er, singing, Eddie.  Permanently.
Posted 5 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Agree, very Led-esque.
Posted 5 years ago by davidbrace61    [ Reply ]
Sing it eddie
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 fredGarvin wrote:
pearl jam doesn't plumb the depths of hell that does Nickelback, but they certainly try.  caterwauling akin to constipated lynxes at mating season.
 
Thank god there's no Nickelback hillbillies music on RP
Posted 6 years ago by sourgirl    [ Reply ]
pearl jam doesn't plumb the depths of hell that does Nickelback, but they certainly try.  caterwauling akin to constipated lynxes at mating season.
Posted 6 years ago by fredGarvin    [ Reply ]
U2?
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:

Plant?

 

Yeah, that puzzled me at first, too, until I looked farther down in the comments and somebody mentioned the resemblance of this song to "Going to California".  I think that is the connection with Plant.
Posted 6 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
In my fantasies, I'm the drummer to this track. Fookin' masterpiece. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 gubbin wrote:
Liking this.  De-emphasizes Plant's overdone vocal stylings, shows off the melody and drums.
(Yes, I know Andrew Wood would've killed this, too bad he's long dead. Fuck heroin.)

 
Plant?
Posted 6 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Liking this.  De-emphasizes Plant's overdone vocal stylings, shows off the melody and drums.
(Yes, I know Andrew Wood would've killed this, too bad he's long dead. Fuck heroin.)
Posted 7 years ago by gubbin    [ Reply ]
this song is awesome
funny story in New York Magazine this week: David Letterman’s Rock Hall Induction Speech for Pearl Jam Was the Best of the Night

Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

{#Yes}

I've heard only a few PJ songs that I've liked. Eddie's singing just grates. My loss. 

 
I feel that way about Silversun Pickups, Decembrists, post-'78 Stones, Alt J, Radiohead, a few others. Usually not Eddie, since the band overall is no slack, and is spectacular live. 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 jkhandy wrote:
Really need PSD option when listening to RP on my TV through Roku. Pearl Jam is awful.

 
{#Yes}

I've heard only a few PJ songs that I've liked. Eddie's singing just grates. My loss. 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Blows.  PSD to the rescue
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
my wife always drags me to Pearl Jam concerts and they're freakin' awesome
Posted 8 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
 jkhandy wrote:
Really need PSD option when listening to RP on my TV through Roku. Pearl Jam is awful.

 
What? {#Iamwithstupid}
Posted 8 years ago by DJ_BellsEye    [ Reply ]
Really need PSD option when listening to RP on my TV through Roku. Pearl Jam is awful.
Posted 8 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
I've faith your highness regina could have tuned in
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
HE'S FLYING!!!  FUCKIN' BLAST IT MAN YEAH!!!!  WOOO-HOO!  : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
An air drummer's spectacular special order. 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Judging by the comments in a lot of tunes here on RP, half the people posting must aspire to be copyright attorneys.

 
No kidding. Reminds me of the people who try to hard with body piercings and art. Get over it and yourself and appreciate what you sir and ma'am can't produce. 
Posted 8 years ago by gmillar66    [ Reply ]
Enough Leonard Cohen and Amy Boozehouse on RP already!
Posted 9 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:
Worth moving up

See this review in the Trib - https://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-10-08/entertainment/0510080183_1_zep-canon-eddie-vedder-katrina-victims - from which I quote:

"Pearl Jam emerged for its second encore past midnight and dedicated "Given to Fly" to Plant, a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that the song mimics the chord sequence to Zeppelin's "Going to California." Plant than appeared from the wings with the two guitarists from his band to perform a luminous acoustic version of — what else? — "Going to California," while the members of Pearl Jam sat reverently at his feet."

 
Thanks for that.  Judging by the comments in a lot of tunes here on RP, half the people posting must aspire to be copyright attorneys.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Buddha 
Posted 9 years ago by Jimbobiff    [ Reply ]
FUCKIN' BLAST IT MAN YEAH!!!!  WOOO-HOO!  : )
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Poor imitation, Eddie. Sucko barfo for that.
Posted 9 years ago by Aghori    [ Reply ]
ii saw them in concert and this song reminds me a good feeling in there
Posted 9 years ago by frandoms    [ Reply ]
 jeffhorwich wrote:
Enough Pearl Jam on RP already. PSD {#Wink}
 
how bout some stone temple pilots.. {#Mrgreen}
Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
In that case {#Arrowd}, 9—>10!
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Enough Pearl Jam on RP already. PSD {#Wink}
Posted 9 years ago by jeffhorwich    [ Reply ]
 {#Clap} {#Drummer}  me too! 

lemmoth wrote:
Magnificent......Love being among 25,000 voices screaming out "FLY"

 


Posted 9 years ago by sfearll    [ Reply ]
Magnificent......Love being among 25,000 voices screaming out "FLY"
Posted 9 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Yeah, growing on me, especially late at night.
I think I may have to investigate this band more deeply, perhaps a little late in the day, I know, but better than never! 
Posted 9 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
Noise.
Posted 9 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]

To quote the first poster, here's hoping Cynaera is listening to this:

 


(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.)


Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I use my one and only 11 vote on this song.
Posted 9 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
 jim1964 wrote:

had it turned up so that my windows were ratteling.

 
cool man!  I cranked it to wake the neighbors (they're dooches), those drums have mystical powers!!!
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Powerful and magnificent.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
my favorite PJ song... I'll stop doing just about anything to listen and sing along.  {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by sfearll    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:
Worth moving up

See this review in the Trib - https://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-10-08/entertainment/0510080183_1_zep-canon-eddie-vedder-katrina-victims - from which I quote:

"Pearl Jam emerged for its second encore past midnight and dedicated "Given to Fly" to Plant, a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that the song mimics the chord sequence to Zeppelin's "Going to California." Plant than appeared from the wings with the two guitarists from his band to perform a luminous acoustic version of — what else? — "Going to California," while the members of Pearl Jam sat reverently at his feet."

  
I remember hearing that LZ had accused PJ of stealing elements of their songs (ironic, considering the songs/song credits on LZ's first two albums)... anyway,  this does not remind me of Going to Califirnia except that I like them both.
Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
looking forward seeing them in three weeks in berlin, wuhlheide!{#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by shiver55    [ Reply ]
Worth moving up

See this review in the Trib - https://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-10-08/entertainment/0510080183_1_zep-canon-eddie-vedder-katrina-victims - from which I quote:

"Pearl Jam emerged for its second encore past midnight and dedicated "Given to Fly" to Plant, a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that the song mimics the chord sequence to Zeppelin's "Going to California." Plant than appeared from the wings with the two guitarists from his band to perform a luminous acoustic version of — what else? — "Going to California," while the members of Pearl Jam sat reverently at his feet."
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Pretty close to perfect

 
Posted 10 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
8 -> 9 

 {#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by FRP    [ Reply ]
Only 7.4 in average on Given To Fly?? Guys, that is sooooooo disappointing!
Posted 10 years ago by vp    [ Reply ]
sweet drums.
Posted 10 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
 wintergaard wrote:
The only Pearl Jam song I like.

 
It's not your fault.
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
The only Pearl Jam song I like.
Posted 10 years ago by wintergaard    [ Reply ]
Inspiration.

This is a kick in the lazy ass man, this song bloody ROCKS my mind and spirit 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
The video with the woman on stage signing, is one of the best live videos ever. I'm up and dancing in the kitchen!
Posted 11 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
This song is amazing live.  And on record.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
MUTE
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Sounds more like "Once" to me. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:


Led Zeppelin's "Going to California"? or is there another one that actually sounds like this song?

 
Clearly influenced by and borrows some structure and chord progression from that great song.  Hardly mimics it.  Search for Robert Plant & Pearl Jam on you tube to see how these songs played out when they shared a bill. 
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:


Led Zeppelin's "Going to California"? or is there another one that actually sounds like this song?

 
I don't know what you're hearing, but I don't hear only a hint of Going to California in this piece. In any case, it's no rip off. Perhaps you should write a song called Going to Name That Tune on The Way to the Ear Doctor. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Stadium Rock bull....
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

glorious

Thank you!

so super when way loud 

 
had it turned up so that my windows were ratteling.


Posted 11 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
I get kind of miffed when this comes on—-Eddie Vedder seem VERY sweet and kind, and I love his hair; but this song doesn't just mimic "going to California" it is EXACTLY the tune with different words and somehow whiney to top it all off.

 

Led Zeppelin's "Going to California"? or is there another one that actually sounds like this song?
Posted 11 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]

glorious

Thank you!

so super when way loud 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'm about to bump this to 10. Heard the opening chords while I was trying to find a medical article on gout for a friend whose father suffers from it. I don't know why I get so involved in other peoples' lives when my own life is so heavy with conflict and unanswered questions. Sheesh.

Okay - there it goes. To 10. And now, I have to meddle in a friend's life (well, she asked me to!) and perhaps save a life. Funny how music can influence things like this. 
 


Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
I get kind of miffed when this comes on—-Eddie Vedder seem VERY sweet and kind, and I love his hair; but this song doesn't just mimic "going to California" it is EXACTLY the tune with different words and somehow whiney to top it all off.
 
This song obviously is based on, or at least "inspired by" Led Zeppelin's "Going To California", but it is not "EXACTLY" the same tune.  For one thing, the Zeppelin tune has quite a few more chords.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I am 51 years old, on my 40th Bday my daughter burned me a copy of "Ten", hooked on Eddie & Peal Jam.  Amazing, powerful
Posted 11 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
I get kind of miffed when this comes on—-Eddie Vedder seem VERY sweet and kind, and I love his hair; but this song doesn't just mimic "going to California" it is EXACTLY the tune with different words and somehow whiney to top it all off.
Posted 11 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Inspirational - only noticed the Going to California echoes when you chaps pointed it out - still gets me going though!
Posted 12 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
Marry me Eddie!!  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 12 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


Ummmmmmmmm no.
 

Hayell yes,  PJ is great!
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Love this.

I've really come to appreciate PJ's music, especially the later stuff. Didn't pay much attention to them in the grunge heyday.
Posted 12 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
MUST   CRANK!!!

Tears of Joy

wish you'd play the entire album 
Posted 12 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
PJs most under-rated record. I just love it.
Posted 12 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
Relayer wrote:
Led Zeppelin did sue PJ over this song's similarity to Going To California. 
 
Nonsense - boys played Fool in the Rain with Robert at House in Chicago in 2005

See this review in the Trib - https://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-10-08/entertainment/0510080183_1_zep-canon-eddie-vedder-katrina-victims - from which I quote:

"Pearl Jam emerged for its second encore past midnight and dedicated "Given to Fly" to Plant, a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that the song mimics the chord sequence to Zeppelin's "Going to California." Plant than appeared from the wings with the two guitarists from his band to perform a luminous acoustic version of — what else? — "Going to California," while the members of Pearl Jam sat reverently at his feet."



Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


You're saying that everybody in your head is an idiot, Romeo...?
  You were really on a roll Jan 7, weren't you, Stinkbug? What happened - did you go off your meds again?{#Nyah} 


Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


You're saying that everybody in your head is an idiot, Romeo...?
 
You can really be a dick, you know. 
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Massive PJ fan who now finds himself agreeing with srdroseph for the third time.  Boys don't get that credit.  Nirvana does.

PA1749 wrote: Best band of all time! If it wasn't for PJ we would all still be wearing bright colored parachute pants and listening to Cindy Lauper!

 
SRDROSEPH wrote:
Ummmmmmmmm no.

Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Surprising what incredible SHIT good band can produce!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWFUL!!!!
 

Stingray - you are clearly clueless - Just come to a PJ concert and look at the reaction of the 20,000 in the crowd as they groove to this beauty and all scream =- FLY - with one voice.

Brilliant PJ tune melodically inspired by Going to California.

9
Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...


 
 

You're saying that everybody in your head is an idiot, Romeo...?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Surprising what incredible SHIT good band can produce!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWFUL!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
What does "bead marmelade" or "pearl jelly" mean for a rock band?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I'm about to bump this to 10. Heard the opening chords while I was trying to find a medical article on gout for a friend whose father suffers from it. I don't know why I get so involved in other peoples' lives when my own life is so heavy with conflict and unanswered questions. Sheesh.

Okay - there it goes. To 10. And now, I have to meddle in a friend's life (well, she asked me to!) and perhaps save a life. Funny how music can influence things like this. 
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
My favourite band! I love RP's selection of PJ's discography - Wishlist, Off the Girl, Inside Job, this....we want more! :)
Posted 12 years ago by Reckoner978    [ Reply ]
 PA1749 wrote:
Best band of all time! If it wasn't for PJ we would all still be wearing bright colored parachute pants and listening to Cindy Lauper!

 

Ummmmmmmmm no.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Yum.  Just yum. {#Music}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I hear Tori singing Silent All These Years somewhere in there. :/
Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 iSoul wrote:
This song ist a plagiat of "Going to California" from Led Zeppelin. And that is the origin and real great song!!
 
Nope!

Posted 13 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
This song ist a plagiat of "Going to California" from Led Zeppelin. And that is the origin and real great song!!
Posted 13 years ago by iSoul    [ Reply ]
Love love love

Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
A great track from a strange yet appealing album.  I always seem to like popular bands' oddball albums like this one, R.E.M.'s "Up" and U2's "Pop."  I like it when bands take chances even at the risk of confusing their fan base and delivering lowered sales.

Posted 13 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}

Great album
Posted 13 years ago by jersey_birdman    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:

Led Zeppelin did sue PJ over this song's similarity to Going To California.
 
Citation?

Posted 13 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:
Ditto! Perhaps Bill has noticed this too, seeing that Led Zepp only got played 2 songs ago
 Giselle62 wrote:
try singing "going to california" with this song. I just figured it out that it moves and sounds a lot like that tune.
 


 


Led Zeppelin did sue PJ over this song's similarity to Going To California.
Posted 13 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
 PA1749 wrote:
Best band of all time! If it wasn't for PJ we would all still be wearing bright colored parachute pants and listening to Cindy Lauper!

 
What's with this "we" stuff?  Speak for yourself.  Good song.


Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Personally, I have to give Soundgarden most of the credit for that one. {#Angel}

 PA1749 wrote:
Best band of all time! If it wasn't for PJ we would all still be wearing bright colored parachute pants and listening to Cindy Lauper!

 


Posted 14 years ago by jareti    [ Reply ]