You know, I was scared that not many people would still remember Elliott Smith, but I am very happy to be wrong. Your voice is so beautiful and is a perfect fit for his work.
He wasn't very popular until about 2-3 years ago. I remember listening to him in my early 20's and hardly anyone had heard of him back in 2014/2015. It's nice to see more people realizing how great he was.
tbh, elliot smith is the average college girl's favorite "underground musician" but he is revered like the beatles basically. there hasn't been a point where he hasn't been quite famous. I would argue he is more famous than jeff buckley despite not getting as much press.
Loved the cool fingerpicking intro like he used to do with some songs live. Amazing cover, it sounds easy because of the open tuning but there are some really weird chords.
bang on - this performance is as understated as it is really incredible. if you have the means, download the audio, compress it and raise the total gain to a normal listening level. i really think this girl has a rare genius talent and singing proficiency, something like joni mitchell potential.
Rory that's beautiful, it's a tough one to sing and play . You were masterful and soulful. Warms my heart to see young folk carrying the torch for Elliott
wow! I'm blown away by this. I also feel old watching a youngster covering this song at around the same age as I discovered it, but so cool nonetheless.. just goes to show that Elliott is timeless.
This was such a peaceful video, I just woke up and had my coffee while watching youtube and yours was the first video I saw and it was the best start of this day, thank you :)
As someone who is just starting to teach themselves guitar and who is such a huge fan of elliott smith this is so inspiring and peaceful!! Keep rockin!
Throwing candy out to the crowd Dragging down the main The helpless little thing with the dirty mouth Who's always got something to say You're sitting around at home now waiting for your brother to call I saw him down in the alley Having had enough of it all Said you can do what you want to whenever you want to You can do what you want to there's no one to stop you All spit and spite you're up all night and down every day A tired man with only hours to go just waiting to be taken away Getting into the back of a car for candy from some stranger Watching the parade with pinpoint eyes full of smoldering anger You can do what you want to whenever you want to You can do what you want to there's no one to stop you Now you can do what you want to whenever you want to Do what you want to whenever you want to Do what you want to whenever you want to Though it doesn't mean a thing Big nothing
It says a lot that after a whole year of trying to practice and learn to sing just to play Elliot Smith songs, I can find people who blow me out of the water and make a mockery of me trying to learn......and it still just makes me happy :') You're so talented.
Just stumbled on this when looking for videos of Elliot Smith cover songs. Totally shocked you don’t have more videos… you’re SUPER good! I subscribed and hope you post more jams for us ❤
Rory, beautifully done. As a huge ES fan, I gotta say I think he would be smiling with joy, had he watched this. Art & Luthrie guitar too? Nice. Looks like you play it like he did. Only few of his songs are easy, this one I'd say is moderately difficult but you played it effortlessly. Your voice is very soothing. Gorgeous sound. Coming from a musician, you got my thumbs up. I'd love for you to cover another ES song. I'll be waiting. :)
