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American Idol Season 6 - The Songs

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Pearl Jam's "Jeremy" headed to the top 10 of the Modern Rock chart accompanied by one of the top rock music videos of all time in this chilling song inspired by a true story.

Performer

Sundance Head - March 6, 2007

Songwriters

Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder

Notable Recorded Version

  • Pearl Jam - #5 Modern Rock, #79 Pop (1992) Watch Video

Key Lyric Phrase

King Jeremy the wicked...oh, ruled his world Jeremy spoke in class today

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