10 Great Songs Never Released As Singles
1. Black - Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam's debut record Ten was one of the biggest explosions of the grunge era. The band displayed great grooves throughout the record while also having a captivating presence in frontman Eddie Vedder. So it's a wonder why one of Vedder's finest vocal performances was never released as a single.
After the life-affirming rock songs "Even Flow" and "Alive," "Black" is a song that comes from a much more personal place. The song deals with the heartache felt after Vedder's love has left him. As the song goes on, Vedder starts to realize that many parts of his life have disappeared with his love, leaving nothing but shades of black and broken glass all around him.
This culminates in one of the most potent emotional moments when Vedder wishes his love a happy life but also pleads as to why he can't be with her anymore. The sense of agony that pours out of Vedder's throat is something that only true artists can deliver. Due to the deep emotional ties, Vedder refused to have this song released to the public as a single. Even as an album cut, this song has lodged a place in the hearts of Pearl Jam fans around the world.