Eddie Vedder Writes Song for Chicago Baseball Team

Contributed By: Ali Rachman Created On: Friday, 19 September 2008 Hits: 51 Eddie Vedder Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has written a song for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, and the track will soon be available for download according to the band's website. The song, entitled 'All The Way', has been getting play in many local Chicago sports bars and radio station in support of the team. Cubs player Ernie Banks reportedly asked Vedder to write the song as the team embark on a journey to try to win their first World Series since 1908. Vedder has been busy performing lately, with both solo and Pearl Jam shows over this summer. He has forged a successful solo career, which includes his contribution to the soundtrack of the Sean Penn-directed 'Into The Wild'. Vedder is a lifelong Cubs fan who has sang 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Wrigley Field and also thrown out the ceremonial first pitch there. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament Unveils Debut Solo Album (03-09-2008) REM, Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket for Presidential Candidates Debate (06-08-2008) Eddie Vedder: 'The Who Changed Whole My World' (14-07-2008) Eddie Vedder Rewards Fan Who Finds His Girlfriend's Phone (09-07-2008) Eddie Vedder Announces Second Solo Tour (03-07-2008) Prev Story: Morrissey Writes Article for New 'New York Dolls' Book Next Story: Unreleased Jimi Hendrix Records Set to Be Out

 

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