AMG's review on "Yellow Ledbetter"
For anyone who missed Pearl Jam's roots in classic rock,
"Yellow Ledbetter" spelled them out loud and clear.
A gentle, Jimi Hendrix-esque ballad with an intro heavily
indebted to "Little Wing," "Yellow Ledbetter" was actually
never released on a Pearl Jam album, instead appearing as
one of two B-sides on the "Jeremy" single. Pearl Jam had a
knack for coming up with strong B-sides during their early
years, and it's easy to see how "Yellow Ledbetter" could
have made the cut for inclusion on Ten with just a bit of
tightening up. As it was, the song achieved a surprising
amount of college-radio play for a B-side upon its release
in 1992, and grew to become a fan favorite and concert staple.
Lead guitarist Mike McCready receives a rare co-writing credit,
and it's easy to see why, since his airy Hendrix imitations
provide the essential meat of the song; his solo even ends
in a trill lifted verbatim from Hendrix's solo on
"May This Be Love." Eddie Vedder's vocal is alternately
intense and achingly wistful, with the latter particularly
suiting the song's mood. Overall, though, "Yellow Ledbetter"
is something a little more than that — it's the sound of
a band overflowing with prime material. — Steve Huey
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