Hail, Hail is a song by Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co written by guitarist Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, and guitarist Mike McCready. Hail, Hail was released in October 21, 1996 as the second single from the band’s fourth studio album, No Code (1996).
The commercially released single for Hail, Hail was exclusive to Australia, Canada, Japan, and Europe. The song was released as a single in 1996 with a previously unreleased B-side titled Black, Red, Yellow, of which an alternate version can also be found on the compilation album, Lost Dogs (2003). Black, Red, Yellow is an homage to basketball player Dennis Rodman, who has a cameo in the track.
The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Billboard Modern Rock Tracks charts. It appeared on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 Airplay chart, reaching the top 70. In Canada, Hail, Hail charted on the Alternative Top 30 chart where it peaked at number two.
Hail, Hail also reached number 24 on the Canadian Year End Alternative Top 50. Hail, Hail would peak at number 31 on the Australian Singles Chart. The song was included on Pearl Jam‘s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).
Hail, Hail was first performed live at the band’s September 14, 1996 concert in Seattle, Washington at The Showbox.The band played this song when it appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman in September 1996 in support of No Code. Live performances of Hail, Hail can be found on the live album Live on Two Legs, various official bootlegs, and the Live at the Gorge 05/06 box set.
Tracklist:
- Hail, Hail
- Black, Red, Yellow
Pearl Jam
Jeff Ament: bass guitar
Stone Gossard: guitar
Jack Irons: drums
Mike McCready: lead guitar
Eddie Vedder: lead vocals
