Sirens (Pearl Jam song)
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"Sirens" is a song by the American
The Wall Live Tour, when after attending a concert in 2011, he "wanted to write something that would have a Pink Floyd type feel".[4] The lyrics by singer Eddie Vedder concern his worries on mortality and what the future holds for the next generation.[5][6]
Music video
The music video directed by Danny Clinch was released on September 18, 2013.[7]
Personnel
- Pearl Jam
- Eddie Vedder - lead vocals
- Mike McCready - acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals in live performances [8][9]
- Stone Gossard - electric guitar
- Jeff Ament - bass guitar
- Matt Cameron - drums, backing vocals in studio
- Additional musician
- Boom Gaspar - keyboards
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australia (ARIA)[10] | 60 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] | 63 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[12] | 21 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[13] | 49 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] | 31 |
Canada Rock (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
Croatia (ARC Top 100)[16] | 28 |
France ( SNEP)[17]
|
135 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[18] | 86 |
Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 27 |
Italy ( FIMI )
|
14 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] | 42 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[21] | 36 |
Portugal Digital Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[22] | 28 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 49 |
US Billboard Hot 100[24] | 76 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[25] | 11 |
US | 1 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[27] | 34 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[28] | 4 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[29] | 6 |
US | 4 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2013) | Position |
---|---|
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[31] | 54 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[32] | 46 |
Chart (2014) | Position |
---|---|
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[33] | 71 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[34] | 30 |
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[35] | 31 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[36] | 32 |
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[37] | 22 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[38] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide | September 18, 2013[39] | Digital download | Monkeywrench |
References
- ^ "Countdown: World premiere of Sirens, Pearl Jam's new single". Sirius XM. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam's emotional, gorgeous new single, 'Sirens'". Hitfix. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^ Trust, Gary (September 27, 2013). "Chart Moves: Ylvis' 'The Fox' Scampers Up Hot 100, Pearl Jam Ties Alt Rock Record, Luke Bryan Stays Atop Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ^ Letkemann, Jessica (October 14, 2013). "Pearl Jam, 'Lightning Bolt': Track-By-Track Review With Band Commentary". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ Letkemann, Jessica (October 11, 2013). "Pearl Jam's 'Lightning Bolt': Billboard Cover Story". Billboard.
- ^ Wynn, Jamie (December 10, 2013). "Eddie Vedder". Rip It Up (Hark Entertainment). Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Release New 'Sirens' Video - Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam - Sirens - Brooklyn (October 19, 2013)". YouTube.
- ^ "Pearl Jam - Sirens (Lollapalooza Brasil 2018) MULTICAM". YouTube.
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue 1233" (PDF). ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Croatian Airplay Radio Chart Top 100 - October 28, 2013". HRT.hr. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
- Les classement single. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 41, 2013". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- Canciones Top 50. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam – Sirens". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Triple A Songs: 2013 (Year-End)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Sirens - Single by Pearl Jam". iTunes. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
External links
- "Oceans" (Official music video) on YouTube