This Song Is for “Eddie” — Phunk & Wangles Pay Respect with a Fresh Jam
Eddie
I think the lyrics speak for themselves — hopefully they always do.
But first, the scene I’ll never forget:
2009. Vancouver. Afternoon before the Pearl Jam show.
My son Ben — baby in a stroller — and I were standing outside Rogers Arena, right by the loading dock where the band would arrive for soundcheck. No backstage pass, no plan, just a little hope.
And then it happened — Eddie’s bodyguard Jesse walked over, handed us some signed merch, and gave my son a guitar pick, saying:
“Eddie says, this is for your little guy.”
Well — that little guy just turned 18 and graduated.
And now he’s a drummer in a band he started with a friend.
I guess this is me saying thanks again — but this time, in a song.
The wild part? I went looking for photos from that day and couldn’t find them. Then I randomly googled my old blog — Can’t Find a Vedder Man — and somehow, it was still there. I hadn’t looked at it in years. I didn’t even know it still existed.
I didn’t set out to write songs for my heroes. Goodnight Gord just kind of happened — I was crying, watching the doc, remembering the first time I saw The Hip. That one hit me straight in the chest. The song came out fast, no plan, just feeling.
Eddie came later. It was more intentional, but in a way it was also sparked by the Gord song. A reminder to say thanks now, not later. While people are still here to hear it. It’s not a tribute, it’s a thank you in song. From an unknown songwriter who’s still doing the thing.
In the lyrics, I also nod to a few others who’ve inspired me — Jack Kerouac, Jim Morrison, Freddie Mercury, and yes, Gord Downie again. They've all shaped the way I think, write, and feel.
This song is for Eddie, but they’re in there too.
📖 Original blog post: https://chicodaily.blogspot.com/2009/09/cant-find-vedder-man.html
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