Pushin Forward Back is a song by Temple of the Dog. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Chris Cornell and music co-written by bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard. It is one of four songs on the album for which vocalist Eddie Vedder provided backing vocals. Pushin Forward Back was released in 1991 as the third single from the band’s sole studio album, Temple of the Dog (1991). It was first performed live at the band’s November 13, 1990, concert in Seattle, Washington, at the Off Ramp Café. Cornell added the song to his solo live set in 2007. Pushin Forward Back was released on vinyl in 1991 to promote the album.
Tracklist:
- Pushin Forward Back
- Hunger Strike
- Your Saviour
Temple of the Dog
Jeff Ament: bass guitar, art direction and design, photography
Matt Cameron: drums, percussion
Chris Cornell: lead vocals
Stone Gossard: rhythm guitar, slide guitar, acoustic guitar
Mike McCready: lead guitars
Eddie Vedder: backing vocals
Andrew Wood (January 8, 1966 – March 19, 1990)
Chris Cornell (July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017).
