smitman556678 (August 21, 2008 at 6:09 am)

Good point, something I've notice is that the nineties shared many resemblances with the 60's and "the movement", just like this decade resembles much of the 70's: just listen to alot of current rock music and soul, it sounds quite to 70's hard rock. If this is true, will the next decade be a repeat of the 80's? From the way styles are going, I certainly think so.

skfoglia (August 17, 2008 at 8:11 am)

This is the Real Thing. For those of us who were moved by this original recording, there is nothing that can provoke the energetic, life force impact that it has/had. I spent a week searching out this band after hearing it in the early 90's. Thank you to Eddie Vedder for reminding me of this jewel!

imperfectgomer (August 16, 2008 at 4:16 am)

Thank you for posting the original verssion. I enjoyed Vedder's cover but prefer the original lyrics here! Thanks!

RichardComeauLG (August 14, 2008 at 8:30 am)

well put, stay smart its a crazy world we need people like you

soundslave (August 13, 2008 at 2:39 pm)

you were right to post up this video to create public attention. The Vedder version led me to this one. I prefer this version but Vedder really stayed true to the original and didn't ruin it. Thanks for putting this up jamesbondaygee.

LandR1066 (August 11, 2008 at 11:56 pm)

I listened to this when I would drive to Las Vegas through the high desert of the Mojave way back in the late '80s. Strange how the music captures the loneliness and beauty of that part of the "big hard world". Wish they would have done more like it. I still find it haunting, just as beautiful and as strong and evocative today. A true Masterpiece.And while Ed Vedder is great, the original is the real deal.

3xKasumix3 (August 11, 2008 at 8:45 pm)

I love this song.. it makes me think a shipping I HATE in InuYasha... Luv it~!

REDPENCIL99 (August 11, 2008 at 8:10 pm)

I heard this song my junior/senior of High School 98/99. I knew it was talking about my journey to California which I did do. This song gives me goosebumps. It is so Fu**ing powerful!

SummerCamp1 (August 7, 2008 at 3:19 pm)

thanks for posting this, and keeping it real. I agree with everything you said. Thsi is one of The Best songs ever. Hows everything in BC? If things get any crazier around here Ive been thinking of headin that way. Cheers.

phillyeagles01 (August 7, 2008 at 1:36 pm)

okay vedder has an amazing voice and if anyone tryin to bash him uh this isnt the eddie vedder version! amazing book, movie, and life of chris mccandless! rest in peace man.