Wikipedia

Wishlist (song): Difference between revisions

Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m →top: Remove defunct fields + Fix type values
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(27 intermediate revisions by 16 users not shown)
Line 1:
{{Short description|1998 single by Pearl Jam}}
{{use mdy dates|date=April 2016}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Wishlist
Line 7 ⟶ 8:
| artist = [[Pearl Jam]]
| album = [[Yield (album)|Yield]]
| B-side = "U" /, "[[Brain of J.]]" (live)
| released = May 5, 1998
| recorded =
| format = [[CD single]], [[Gramophone record|vinyl]]
| recorded = February–September 1997
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = [[Soft<!-- rock]]Do not add unsourced genres -->
| length = 3:26
| label = [[Epic Records|Epic]]
Line 19:
| producer = [[Brendan O'Brien (music producer)|Brendan O'Brien]], Pearl Jam
| prev_title = [[Given to Fly]]
| prev_year = 19981997
| next_title = [[Last Kiss#Pearl Jam version|Last Kiss]]
| next_year = 1999
| misc = {{ExtraAudio track listingsample
| album = [[Yield (album)|Yield]]
| type = single
}}{{#if:"[[Given to Fly]]""Pilate"||[[Category:Pages using extra track listing with no tracks]]
}}
{{Audio sample
| type = single
| file = Wishlist.ogg
}}
}}
"'''Wishlist'''" is a song by the American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Pearl Jam]]. Written by vocalist [[Eddie Vedder]], "Wishlist" was released on May 5, 1998, as the second single from the band's fifth studio album, ''[[Yield (album)|Yield]]'' (1998). TheIn the United States, the song peaked at number six on both the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] and [[Modern Rock Tracks]] charts. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, ''[[rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)]]''.
 
==Origin and recording==
"Wishlist" was written by vocalist [[Eddie Vedder]]. Vedder used an [[EBow]] for his guitar solo on the song. According to Vedder about the song:
<blockquote>It was a stream-of-consciousness exercise. [[Mike] McCready|McCready]] booked studio time in a tiny studio here with our friend Stu behind the board and another friend playing drums. We don't have the discipline to sit down and teach each other parts, so you're writing simple chord changes that someone else can follow without having to take breaks to learn them. It was probably eight minutes long originally. I listened to the tape and picked out the better wishes.<ref>"Interview with Eddie Vedder". Microsoft MusicCentral. February 1998.</ref></blockquote>
 
==Lyrics==
"Wishlist" is about Vedder seeking fulfillment of wishes desired, but he 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."<ref>Macdonald, Patrick. [http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=2732054&date=19980202&query=%60Yield%27+Signals+Pearl+Jam%27s+Return+To+Rock+Of+Old "''Yield'' Signals Pearl Jam's Return To Rock Of Old"]. ''[[The Seattle Times]]''. February 2, 1998.</ref> The line "I wish I was the full moon shining off your Camaro's hood" references the car that belonged to [[Beth Liebling]], Vedder's wife at the time.<ref>Marsh, Dave. {{webarchiveCite web |url=http://www.addict.com/issues/4.02/html/lofi/Cover_Story/Pearl_Jam/page_12.html |title=Pearl Jam's New Day Rising |access-date=July 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000301045735/http://www.addict.com/issues/4.02/html/lofi/Cover_Story/Pearl_Jam/page_12.html |archive-date=March 1, 2000 |titleurl-status="Pearl Jam's New Day Rising"dead }}. Addicted to Noise. February 1998.</ref>
When played live, the song mirrors its roots as an improv, with Vedder changing the lyrics depending on his mood.
 
Line 47 ⟶ 42:
Outside the United States, the single was released commercially in [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Japan]], the [[Netherlands]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. In [[Canada]], the song charted on the Alternative Top 30 chart where it reached number one and became Pearl Jam's third single to top that chart. "Wishlist" also reached number 13 on the Canadian Year End Alternative Top 50. "Wishlist" reached the top 30 in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and peaked at number 48 on the Australian Singles Chart.
 
In his review of ''Yield'', [[Rob Sheffield]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine said, "The gentle [[Power pop|power-pop]] nugget "'Wishlist"', a silly love song that Vedder composed solo, might be the simplest song Pearl Jam have ever done. But it's also the most moving."<ref>Sheffield, Rob. [https://web.archive.org/web/20071001005029/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/pearljam/albums/album/205925/review/5945260/yield "Pearl Jam: ''Yield''"]. ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. March 11, 1998.</ref>
 
==Live performances==
"Wishlist" was first performed live at the band's November 12, 1997, concert in [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]], [[California]], at The Catalyst.<ref>[https://www.pearljam.com/song/wishlist "Pearl Jam Songs: "Wishlist""] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523130836/http://www.pearljam.com/song/wishlist |date=May 23, 2009 }}. [[Pearl Jam|pearljam.com]].</ref> The band played this song when it appeared on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' in May 1998 in support of ''Yield''. Live performances of "Wishlist" can be found on various [[Pearl Jam Official Bootlegs|official bootlegs]]. Performances of the song are also included on the DVDs ''[[Single Video Theory]]'', ''[[Touring Band 2000]]'', and ''[[Live at the Garden]]''. In concert, the song is often extended, softly played, with a thoughtful outro jam, and sometimes segueing into another song such as the [[Buzzcocks]]' "Why Can't I Touch It". This can be heard on ''Live at the Garden'' especially.
 
On September 26, 2021, during his 2021 Ohana Fest solo performance, Vedder dedicated the song to the brothers Followill of [[Kings of Leon]], whose mother died the night before, and were originally set to appear at the festival; as well to comedian and SNL alumn [[Norm Macdonald]], who died a week earlier, and Vedder considered a friend.
==Track listing==
All songs written by [[Eddie Vedder]], except where noted:
;CD (US, Australia, Austria, and Japan), 7" Vinyl (US and The Netherlands), and Cassette (UK)
#"Wishlist"&nbsp;– 3:26
#"U"&nbsp;– 2:48
#"Brain of J." (live) ([[Mike McCready]], Vedder)&nbsp;– 2:57
#*Recorded live by [[Triple J]] on March 5, 1998 at [[Melbourne & Olympic Parks|Melbourne Park]] in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]].
 
==Track listings==
;CD (Austria)
All songs were written by [[Eddie Vedder]] except where noted.
#"Wishlist"&nbsp;– 3:26
#"U"&nbsp;– 2:48
 
'''Standard 7-inch, CD, and cassette single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Wishlist|others=[[Pearl Jam]]|year=1998|type=US 7-inch single sleeve|publisher=[[Epic Records]]|id=34 78896}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Wishlist|others=Pearl Jam|year=1998|type=Australian CD single liner notes|publisher=Epic Records|id=34K. 78896}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Wishlist|others=Pearl Jam|year=1998|type=UK cassette single sleeve|publisher=Epic Records|id=665790 4}}</ref>
==Chart positions==
# "Wishlist"&nbsp;– 3:26
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
# "U"&nbsp;– 2:48
! Chart (1998)
# "Brain of J." (live) ([[Mike McCready]], Vedder)&nbsp;– 2:57
! Position
* "Brain of J." was recorded live by [[Triple J]] on March 5, 1998, at [[Melbourne & Olympic Parks|Melbourne Park]] in Melbourne, Australia.
 
'''European CD single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Wishlist|others=Pearl Jam|year=1998|type=European CD single liner notes|publisher=Epic Records|id=EPC 665790 1}}</ref>
# "Wishlist"&nbsp;– 3:26
# "U"&nbsp;– 2:48
 
==Charts==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
 
===Weekly charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (1998)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
{{single chart|Australia|48|artist=Pearl Jam|song=Wishlist|rowheader=true|access-date=March 10, 2022}}
| [[ARIA Charts|Australian Singles Chart]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Pearl+Jam&titel=Wishlist&cat=s
| title = PEARL JAM - WISHLIST (SINGLE) (12662)
| publisher = Australian-charts.com
| accessdate = 2007-04-29
}}</ref>
|align="center"|48
|-
{{single chart|Canadarock|1|chartid=3566|rowheader=true|access-date=March 10, 2022}}
| Canadian ''[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'' Alternative 30<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.3566&volume=67&issue=9&issue_dt=May%2025%201998&type=1&interval=24&PHPSESSID=f1duo3bms4u4flnv4kb4ghtb72
| title=Rock/Alternative - Volume 67, No. 9, May 25, 1998
| publisher=''[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]''
| accessdate=2007-03-07}}</ref>
|align="center"|1
|-
{{single chart|Scotland|26|date=19980517|rowheader=true|access-date=March 10, 2022}}
|align='left'|[[Polish Singles Chart]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lp3.polskieradio.pl/notowania/?numer=857 |title=Polish Singles Chart &#124;}}</ref>
|align="center"|9
|-
{{single chart|UKsinglesbyname|30|artist=Pearl Jam|artistid=29062|rowheader=true|access-date=August 7, 2017}}
| [[UK Singles Chart]]<ref name="everyhit">{{cite web
| url = http://www.everyhit.com/
| title = EveryHit.com
| accessdate = 2007-02-16
}}</ref>
|align="center"|30
|-
{{single chart|UKrock|1|date=19980517|rowheader=true|access-date=March 10, 2022}}
| US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="www.billboard.com">{{cite web
| url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=pearl jam|chart=all}}
| title=Pearl Jam Artist Chart History
| publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''
| accessdate=2007-04-28}}</ref>
|align="center"|47
|-
{{single chart|Billboardhot100|47|artist=Pearl Jam|rowheader=true|access-date=August 7, 2017}}
| US [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|Mainstream Rock Tracks]]<ref name="www.billboard.com"/>
|align="center"|6
|-
{{single chart|Billboardadultalternativesongs|9|artist=Pearl Jam|rowheader=true|access-date=March 10, 2022}}
| US [[Alternative Songs|Modern Rock Tracks]]<ref name="www.billboard.com"/>
|align="center"|6
|-
{{single chart|Billboardadultpopsongs|39|artist=Pearl Jam|rowheader=true|access-date=March 10, 2022}}
| US [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks|Adult Top 40]]<ref>{{cite web
|-
| url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5118|pure_url=yes}}
{{single chart|Billboardalternativesongs|6|artist=Pearl Jam|rowheader=true|access-date=August 7, 2017}}
| title=Pearl Jam – Billboard Singles
|-
| publisher=[[Allmusic]]
{{single chart|Billboardmainstreamrock|6|artist=Pearl Jam|rowheader=true|access-date=August 7, 2017}}
| accessdate=2007-06-11}}</ref>
|align="center"|39
|}
{{col-2}}
 
===Year-end charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (1998)
!Position
|-
!scope="row"|Canada Rock/Alternative (''RPM'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.6985&URLjpg=https%3a%2f%2frp.liu233w.com%3a443%2fhttp%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.6985.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.6985|title=RPM's Top 50 Alternative Tracks of '98|magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|via=[[Library and Archives Canada]]|access-date=March 10, 2022}}</ref>
|13
|-
!scope="row"|US Mainstream Rock Tracks (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Most Played Mainstream Rock Songs of 1998|magazine=[[Airplay Monitor]]|volume=6|issue=52|page=34|date=December 25, 1998}}</ref>
|42
|-
!scope="row"|US Modern Rock Tracks (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The Year in Music 1998|magazine=Billboard|volume=110|issue=52|page=YE-84|date=December 26, 1998}}</ref>
|20
|-
!scope="row"|US Triple-A (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Best of '98: Most Played Triple-A Songs|magazine=Airplay Monitor|volume=6|issue=52|page=35|date=December 25, 1998}}</ref>
|45
|}
{{col-end}}
 
==References==
Line 119 ⟶ 116:
 
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091006173737/http://www.pearljam.com/song/wishlist Lyrics at pearljam.com]
* {{YouTube|_3hNU7OiKJQ}}
 
{{Pearl Jam}}
{{Authority control}}
 
[[Category:1998 singles]]
[[Category:1998 songs]]
[[Category:Epic Records singles]]
[[Category:Pearl Jam songs]]
[[Category:SongsSong writtenrecordings produced by EddieBrendan O'Brien (record Vedderproducer)]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Eddie Vedder]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by StoneJack GossardIrons]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Jeff Ament]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Mike McCready]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by JackStone IronsGossard]]
[[Category:SongSongs recordings producedwritten by Brendan O'Brien (recordEddie producer)Vedder]]
[[Category:Epic Records singles]]
[[Category:1998 songs]]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wishlist_(song)"