This is like having hot apple pie and ice cream together. Two of my favorite things in the world that just go so well together, RIP Alex Chilton and Elliott Smith.
He covers this song beautifully, his voice had an innocence to it which really suits this song, he is still missed, he had such a natural talent raw and filled with emotion.
Elliott does such a great job with this song, and completely makes it his own. His composition of the bridge makes his guitar sound like it is crying. So beautiful.
I honestly thought he did write it til I came across Big Star one day & was shocked. Can see why he covered them, also a great band to get into if you never heard of em.
Thinking of Elliot and Alex Chilton together makes for a sad connection. Poor Alex died of a heart attack and he didn’t even have health insurance. Sometimes people will all the talent in the world never make it big. As for Elliot... I just can’t, even after all this time I just can’t put into words how heartbreaking it is for him to have left us so early.
And Chris Bell left us even earlier - he was only 27 when his car skidded, crashed and killed him. I think he was buried the next day, which was Alex Chilton’s birthday! As much as I love Bell’s beautiful, aching singing on “Thirteen,” I always thought this was a better fit for Elliott. His quiet, whispery vocals and complete vulnerability make this a perfect piece for him.
“Rather than admire the mediocre great men over whom passersby nudge each other in awe, I venerate the young, unknown geniuses who die in their teens, their souls shattered - delicate, phosphorescent glowworms that one must see to know they really did exist.” - Knut Hamsun
Love Your version of this timeless classic, Elliott. In the same yellow button-up from the Heatmiser "Plainclothes Man" video. Thanks for the music ~ Rock/Roll/Rest in peace Elliott S., Alex C., Chris B. and Andy H....
Elliott has been my inspiration for the last 10 years. I heard his music when I was done with life. I wanted nothing more than to just leave... I got close, but found his amazing voice, lyrics and guitar. Thank you for saving me, Elliott. RIP. Welcome 13 reasons why fans. For such a sad scene, I was so glad to hear Elliott's beautiful cover on there.
The lyrics are actually come inside well its ok. Atleast those are the from the original big star version. And yes there are some timeless lyrics to this song.
RIP you poor little boy on heroin, you were so misunderstood and mistreated, I wish you had only been given the love that would have saved your life. OMG love you so much
He was very loved by many, many people, both those close to him, and all his fans. They tried incredibly hard to get him off drugs. It wasn't others who could have saved him; he needed to open his fucking eyes and save himself.
Umm...he didn't die from drugs and it was the opposite. Elliot Smith was not on anything other than meds prescribed by doc and all were at thereputic level so bit your tongue.
@@cabana85 Just being nitpicky on a comment from 2 years ago, but at the time of Needle in the hay, and his self-titled album, Elliott hadn't been on heroin. He started using heroin and crack in late 2000.
Unbelievable tragedies to lose both Elliot Smith and Jeff Buckley, two of the most profilic voices that God ever gifted. It saddens me to hear them, yet the most happy if that make sense. Keep on keeping on. 🎶🙏
I've been playing guitar since 12 and I'm 26 now I am in the process of learning the song and dammit I don't know why I find it so fucking hard to learn but it's such a good song
PinkDevilFish+ This is the key! I've started playing pretty much daily the last few years (sometimes just going over the same go-to scales and songs I've played for ~12 years), and have been blown away at the amount of progress in my overall dexterity and muscle memory. I threw some basic Travis Picking exercises into my regular practice routine a year or so ago, and now feel like I can play just about ANY picking pattern I come across. My fingers just kinda figure it out haha. I just recently learned "Everything Reminds Me of Her" and "Somebody That I Used To Know" in about 2-3 days. Even just a little bit of consistent practice goes a long way!
PinkDevilFish+ This is the key! I've started playing pretty much daily the last few years (sometimes just going over the same go-to scales and songs I've played for ~12 years), and have been blown away at the amount of progress in my overall dexterity and muscle memory. I threw some basic Travis Picking exercises into my regular practice routine a year or so ago, and now feel like I can play just about ANY picking pattern I come across. My fingers just kinda figure it out haha. I just recently learned "Everything Reminds Me of Her" and "Somebody That I Used To Know" in about 2-3 days. Just a little bit of consistent practice really does go a long way.
Wow I didn't know there was a video of this. I remember downloading a bunch of live bootleg stuff in 2001 or 2002 and this was on it. Thanks for uploading.
Won't you let me walk you home from school? Won't you let me meet you at the pool? Maybe Friday I can Get tickets for the dance And I'll take you, ooh-ooh Won't you tell your dad, "Get off my back" Tell him what we said 'bout 'Paint It Black' Rock and Roll is here to stay Come inside where it's okay And I'll shake you, ooh-ooh Won't you tell me what you're thinking of? Would you be an outlaw for my love? If it's so, well, let me know If it's no, well, I can go I won't make you, ooh-ooh
i might get flack from Big Star diehards for saying (typing) this, regardless; I really think this song was written so Elliott would eventually sing it. the fit is too uncannily natural
Ha. I hear ya, and nothing wrong (much right on) with your comment. Elliott sprinkled everything with his unique brand of sugar and that's just a fact. I'm sure Alex Chilton would agree with you ;'].
Brilliant cover of a brilliant song. It fits so extremely well to Elliott. I don’t like comparisons, but it reminds me strongly of Nick Drake. Strange that Elliott never covered Drake. Maybe he didn’t know his music (hard to believe, though). Anyway. I like the video also because it shows that Elliott also had a sense of humour.
![Big Star - Thirteen [Alternate Mix] (Official Music Video)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NnEzkeaopmA/mqdefault.jpg)
Elliott was a gift from another planet....he was more talented that we even realize...and so missed
Very missed. 💔
^♥️
More talented than he even realized tbh
If it's no I can go, I won't make you
true comment
This is like having hot apple pie and ice cream together. Two of my favorite things in the world that just go so well together, RIP Alex Chilton and Elliott Smith.
Rip Chris Bell too!
This song...brings me to tears...everytime
RIP Chris Bell.
his voice sounds like soft rain
yes!!!!!!!!!!
Bahnhofskneipe ik right
Soft rain with a hug.
He covers this song beautifully, his voice had an innocence to it which really suits this song, he is still missed, he had such a natural talent raw and filled with emotion.
Yes one of my fav covers
I miss this guy.
Elliott was born to play this classic Big Star tune...
Elliott does such a great job with this song, and completely makes it his own. His composition of the bridge makes his guitar sound like it is crying. So beautiful.
just his voice breaks me, what a wonderful person
This song could’ve been written by Smith. It’s perfect for his voice and perfect for his style. Magical.
I honestly thought he did write it til I came across Big Star one day & was shocked.
Can see why he covered them, also a great band to get into if you never heard of em.
@@NonexistanthumanSAME
Nah this song is pure Alex Chilton, as much as I adore and revere Smith
Big Star was so clearly influential on Smith.
It’s the year 2020, my little brother died in 2013, but every year it hurts the same. Eliot smith lets me cry.
Sorry for your loss bro, keep hanging in there strong for him
RIP Elliott - Love this song - Love Big Star - great cover
diddo
I never travel far without a little Big Star ~The Replacements
Thinking of Elliot and Alex Chilton together makes for a sad connection. Poor Alex died of a heart attack and he didn’t even have health insurance. Sometimes people will all the talent in the world never make it big. As for Elliot... I just can’t, even after all this time I just can’t put into words how heartbreaking it is for him to have left us so early.
And Chris Bell left us even earlier - he was only 27 when his car skidded, crashed and killed him. I think he was buried the next day, which was Alex Chilton’s birthday! As much as I love Bell’s beautiful, aching singing on “Thirteen,” I always thought this was a better fit for Elliott. His quiet, whispery vocals and complete vulnerability make this a perfect piece for him.
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 Alex sings Thirteen, not Chris!
“Rather than admire the mediocre great men over whom passersby nudge each other in awe, I venerate the young, unknown geniuses who die in their teens, their souls shattered - delicate, phosphorescent glowworms that one must see to know they really did exist.”
- Knut Hamsun
Rarely are covers this good. RIP ALex Chilton and Elliot Smith.
13 years gone. God speed Elliott. ❤️🙏
Chilling. I love the lo-fi footage.
I love Big Star and Elliot...I didn't know this existed and now I'm a happy man!
This song is so special. One of my all time favorite covers/lyrics for sure.
Listening to this song as a 13 year old almost ten years ago was an amazing experience
Yeah no doubt. I was 11 when this came out (Big Star). I was like..wow…wait..what’s happening to me.
what a brilliant cover of this great song
Man, this guy...
Can't believe I'm seeing this for the first time. Goosepimples. Unreal. Great Post.
Oh, man, shivers.
Would like to thank the friend that turned me on to this wonderful musician...
What a beautiful human.
Eric and Donna 💜
Love Your version of this timeless classic, Elliott. In the same yellow button-up from the Heatmiser "Plainclothes Man" video. Thanks for the music ~ Rock/Roll/Rest in peace Elliott S., Alex C., Chris B. and Andy H....
Elliott has been my inspiration for the last 10 years. I heard his music when I was done with life. I wanted nothing more than to just leave... I got close, but found his amazing voice, lyrics and guitar.
Thank you for saving me, Elliott. RIP.
Welcome 13 reasons why fans. For such a sad scene, I was so glad to hear Elliott's beautiful cover on there.
First on my radar after Good will Hunting. Stayed there ever since
Rock and Roll is here to stay come inside where its O.K.
One of my favorite lines of all the songs i've ever heard.
The lyrics are actually come inside well its ok. Atleast those are the from the original big star version. And yes there are some timeless lyrics to this song.
Star
Neil Young.
Beautiful version. Wish he were still with us.
He is the most beautiful guy ever.
Elliott was more in touch with his inner child than most of us ever will be
This is the epitome of emotion
there are not enough words Elliott. xxx Thank you ...Rip Alex and Elliott
So tender, soul wrenching, and fragile
One of his best .. a cover of Big Star. And I'll shake you ..ooh
Awesome shots of a Portland long past
omg amazing video and song . . . This needs to get big..
A little part of you is still being listened to everywhere, Elliott.
Beautiful
What a fantastic cover of a fantastic song
so beautiful and so pure.
Ah! This is amazing! His voice is just-- no words, really, to describe. Replay, replay, replay... thank you for posting :)
Hello from future
One of my two all time faves!
Awesome and amazing
such a bloody great cover
Wow! All the feels here
I feel like Im a freshman in HS loved Big Star
So perfect, not often I choose the cover overw the original..kudos to both and thx!
Haunting and inspiring.Waht a beautiful version. RIP ES X
Holy crap! That's great.
I love him.
Love.
heartfelt!
My heart melts...
RIP you poor little boy on heroin, you were so misunderstood and mistreated, I wish you had only been given the love that would have saved your life. OMG love you so much
He was very loved by many, many people, both those close to him, and all his fans. They tried incredibly hard to get him off drugs. It wasn't others who could have saved him; he needed to open his fucking eyes and save himself.
Umm...he didn't die from drugs and it was the opposite. Elliot Smith was not on anything other than meds prescribed by doc and all were at thereputic level so bit your tongue.
"poor little boy on heroin" that´s kinda rude lol
@@heatherdomain667 he was on all kinds of drugs, also heroin. "Needle in the hay" is about that experience. He didn't die from that, though.
@@cabana85 Just being nitpicky on a comment from 2 years ago, but at the time of Needle in the hay, and his self-titled album, Elliott hadn't been on heroin. He started using heroin and crack in late 2000.
God his voice. This is beyond. Rest in peace, Elliott, Alex, and Chris.
I'm not "the world", but i'm from Argentina and Elliott's music has no limits!
So lovely! :)
amazing.
so sweet...
this is seriously amazing
This was a lovely cover!
Your voice is beautiful! Wow!
Unbelievable tragedies to lose both Elliot Smith and Jeff Buckley, two of the most profilic voices that God ever gifted. It saddens me to hear them, yet the most happy if that make sense. Keep on keeping on. 🎶🙏
I've been playing guitar since 12 and I'm 26 now I am in the process of learning the song and dammit I don't know why I find it so fucking hard to learn but it's such a good song
+Scott Lave Just keep at it and you'll get it. It's all about repetition of the correct movements and muscles memory. XD
+Scott Lave
Try changing your tuning. Typically he plays in a drop D chord progression.
PinkDevilFish+ This is the key! I've started playing pretty much daily the last few years (sometimes just going over the same go-to scales and songs I've played for ~12 years), and have been blown away at the amount of progress in my overall dexterity and muscle memory.
I threw some basic Travis Picking exercises into my regular practice routine a year or so ago, and now feel like I can play just about ANY picking pattern I come across. My fingers just kinda figure it out haha. I just recently learned "Everything Reminds Me of Her" and "Somebody That I Used To Know" in about 2-3 days.
Even just a little bit of consistent practice goes a long way!
PinkDevilFish+ This is the key! I've started playing pretty much daily the last few years (sometimes just going over the same go-to scales and songs I've played for ~12 years), and have been blown away at the amount of progress in my overall dexterity and muscle memory.
I threw some basic Travis Picking exercises into my regular practice routine a year or so ago, and now feel like I can play just about ANY picking pattern I come across. My fingers just kinda figure it out haha. I just recently learned "Everything Reminds Me of Her" and "Somebody That I Used To Know" in about 2-3 days.
Just a little bit of consistent practice really does go a long way.
Hey! You’re my age now! I started playing when I was 13. Probably stopped progressing by 15 lmao But it’s still fun
Rest in paradise El.
Wow I didn't know there was a video of this. I remember downloading a bunch of live bootleg stuff in 2001 or 2002 and this was on it. Thanks for uploading.
Very nice cover of the Big Star classic.
Brilliance covers brilliance. Such a tragic loss.
Que hermoso...
Ni siquiera lo conocía a él y su música cuando estaba vivo pero ahora lo extraño como si lo hubiera conocido de toda la vida.
Won't you let me walk you home from school?
Won't you let me meet you at the pool?
Maybe Friday I can
Get tickets for the dance
And I'll take you, ooh-ooh
Won't you tell your dad, "Get off my back"
Tell him what we said 'bout 'Paint It Black'
Rock and Roll is here to stay
Come inside where it's okay
And I'll shake you, ooh-ooh
Won't you tell me what you're thinking of?
Would you be an outlaw for my love?
If it's so, well, let me know
If it's no, well, I can go
I won't make you, ooh-ooh
I miss you.
i loves it
Awesome job
How many times in a row can I possibly listen to this
Lord, I miss him.
Ryan Osborne I really wish I was alive when he was. I would've loved to meet him.
thank you for posting this. I'm working on a cover of thirteen too, you capture the depth of the original recording so well. again, amazing job.
This is so effing good.
Rest in peace Elliot
RIP Elliot
I like this version honestly :)
i might get flack from Big Star diehards for saying (typing) this, regardless; I really think this song was written so Elliott would eventually sing it. the fit is too uncannily natural
Ha. I hear ya, and nothing wrong (much right on) with your comment. Elliott sprinkled everything with his unique brand of sugar and that's just a fact. I'm sure Alex Chilton would agree with you ;'].
That does likely have to do with the fact that Elliott's singing voice was heavily influenced by Alex Chilton's.
I think it's a result of Elliott's influence from Big star in general and that he practically learned singing from alex chilton (according to him)
I agree with you 100%
patrick I'm not particularly a big star fan but I have to disagree with you; the original performance is killer.
Only just discovered elliot smith 15 years since he past and can't stop listening to his music RIP Elliot still inspiring people this long after
Elliott. ..."never gonna know you now, but im gonna love you anyhow"
Elliott was great
What a beautiful day...
When i heard the original for the first time at a record store, I asked if it was Elliot playing (didn’t know about this cover). 🤣
nice cover!
Stax reissue CD 1992. Life changing.
Teaching myself his version. Beautiful stuff.
How is he getting the low D during the bridge????(it’s actually an F I know but with the capo on the 3rd fret that note isn’t accessible????
@@theeliotwilcox1 using drop d tuning
Rick and i miss you brother 🧡
Perfect song, definitely better when elliot plays it
너무 좋다..
Miss you
world is an emptier place without him in it ❤️🩹
Miss you brother.
Sick good sound on this recording
I prefer Smith's version on his posthumous release New Moon. Big Star is underrated. I love Alex Chilton.
I can't get enough of this song I just can't find the official version on UA-cam
Dont know why im sad and why im listening to this
Brilliant cover of a brilliant song.
It fits so extremely well to Elliott.
I don’t like comparisons, but it reminds me strongly of Nick Drake. Strange that Elliott never covered Drake. Maybe he didn’t know his music (hard to believe, though).
Anyway. I like the video also because it shows that Elliott also had a sense of humour.
Covered this song, but this cover of Thirteen is my favorite