Opener
| Written: | 1995 |
| First Played: | 1995-07-31 [1] at Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA, USA |
| Length: | 5:42 |
| Label: | Big Wheel Recreation |
| Writer: | Jimmy Eat World |
| Producer: | Mark Trombino |
Opener is an early track by Jimmy Eat World. Prior to having lyrics, it was used to open up shows on the last tour with Mitch Porter, hence the name. Later versions marked the first collaboration between Mark Trombino and the band. All known recorded versions include Jim Adkins, Tom Linton, Zach Lind, and Rick Burch (Rather than Porter) on bass guitar.
Appears On
- Opener and 77 Satellites
- The Emo Diaries Chapter One: What's Mine Is Yours, 7" Version
- Jimmy Eat World Singles Compilation
- Jimmy Eat World Singles Compilation Japanese Edition, both original and 7" Version
- The Best Of Emo Diaries, Vol.1
Lyrics
You told me "don't you look at the sun"
"It burns your eyes out"
I disobeyed and seen the man
Who's going nowhere
Convince me this
You don't got to worry
You're on your feet
Please help me down
I brainstormed and caught up with my friend
He's doing fine now
It's been uplifting
Knowing you are
How sad, so sad
I beg him this
May he mind not worry
To break this chord of a paranoia
And there's no anecdote for a petty love
I think you found the lighter side
Of our friendly hope
I don't mean to poke
We can face obvious nonsense
Recording Details
First released in 1995, this track was produced by Mark Trombino and marks the first collaboration between Trombino and the band and was used as a trial period for the band who had recently been signed to Capitol Records to "feel things out."[2]. The track, along with 77 Satellites, was recorded at Big Fish, Encinitas according to the handwritten notes in the Opener and 77 Satellites releases from An Industry For Outer Space. These were part of a limited run of Self-released 7" on white vinyl. Each came in a hand-made folded cardboard cover with a photocopied hand-written insert and various photos electrical taped to the front and back of the cardboard. [3]
In the early days of the band, "a couple of shows would go by before a song ended up having vocals" and "an Instrumental version of Opener usually started our set" on the last tour with Jimmy Eat World's first bass guitar player Mitch Porter [2] hence the name Opener. This track served as a "anthemic rave-up" [4]
It was later released on the Jimmy Eat World Singles Compilation from Big Wheel Recreation
Reception
This song has not charted.
Personnel
Jimmy Eat World
- Jim Adkins – vocals, guitar
- Rick Burch – bass guitar
- Mitch Porter - bass guitar
- Zach Lind – drums, percussion
- Tom Linton – guitar, vocals
Additional Personnel
Other Versions
7" Version
Instrumental Live Version
Future reference: [2]
See Also
References
- ↑ https://www.setlist.fm/song/jimmy-eat-world/opener-43c2236f.html, Opener by Jimmy Eat World, setlist.fm, 2021-02-12,
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://www.jimmyeatpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/JEW-Singles_Inside-scaled.jpg, Singles Liner Notes, 2000, Jimmy Eat Pod, 2021-01-30,
- ↑ http://www.45cat.com/record/u40393m, 45cat, 2021-01-30, Self-released 7" on white vinyl. Each came in a hand-made folded cardboard cover with a photocopied hand-written insert.,
- ↑ https://www.scaruffi.com/vol5/jimmyeat.html, Jimmy Eat World, Scaruffi, Piero, 1999, piero scaruffi's music review, 2021-01-30, Singles (Big Wheel Recreation, 2000) actually compiles rare and compilation-only tracks. Surprisingly, it contains some of their best material, anthemic rave-ups like Opener,
External Links
- Jimmy Eat Pod Episode Link: https://www.jimmyeatpod.com/001-opener/
- https://genius.com/Jimmy-eat-world-opener-lyrics
- https://kingsroadmerch.com/jimmy-eat-world/product/7021/self-titled-cd
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singles_(Jimmy_Eat_World_album)
- http://www.45cat.com/record/u40393m
- https://www.discogs.com/Jimmy-Eat-World-Opener/release/2100224
- https://www.discogs.com/Jimmy-Eat-World-Opener/release/2943697
