I’m 21, going through the hardest time in my life… I have autism to add onto everything and one of my special interests has been Elliott smith. I can listen to him all day, every day. His music means so much to me. I know he’s not around in the physical world but I feel like I have a friend when I listen to his music. I feel understood, and that’s something I’ve never felt. This cover brought me so much happiness in this hard day. Great channel
7 years ago, I was 21 and feeling much the same as you, listening to this exact video on repeat haha. It gets better, I promise. Early 20s are brutal, especially if you’re not neurotypical.
In Highschool (in Portland) , we used to drink 40s (Liters) of St. Ides in the baseball dugout during lunch break. Not to mention ... listening to Heatmiser. Oh, the 90's!
I had no idea that St. Ides was a drink. I'm the stupidest human that's ever existed in the history of civilization. But now I know thanks to you! :D Makes the song much more interesting and meaningful with your anecdote.
His music is so special to us - almost sacred - so I listen to cover versions on RU-vid with great trepidation.. and rarely attempt to play or sing his stuff myself I can't tell you how superb your cover is - the accuracy of the harmonies and relentless guitar part. Blimey. Just fantastic. Please UL more x
I stumbled upon your cover of Mojo Pin and was completely blown away. I then subscribed only to find out that you covered Elliott (who I'm nuts about) Smith. You are fantastic and have great musical taste. You're wife also sings beautifully. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your work
Thanks very much Peter! Yup, I do love Jeff and Elliott and will probably record some more of their stuff when I get a chance, there are just so many good songs in their back catalogues!
I didn't know that song because I wasn't too familiar to Elliott's first two albums, and now I listen to this song on repeat; thanks to your video. I would say that I like your version as much as the original. It's so well done!
If I ever make a movie that calls for this song, and that would be any movie I would ever make. i promise I will use this amazing fucking version of this great song!!!
Everything is exactly right When I walk around here drunk every night With an open container from 7-11 In St. Ides Heaven I've been out haunting the neighborhood And everybody can see I'm no good When I'm walking out between parked cars With my head full of stars High on amphetamines The moon is a light bulb breaking It'll go around with anyone But it won't come down for anyone You think you know what brings me down That I want those things you could never allow You see me smile and you think it's a frown turned upside-down Cos everyone is a fucking pro And they all got answers from trouble they've known And they all gotta say what you should and shouldn't do Though they don't have a clue High on amphetamines The moon is a light bulb breaking It'll go around with anyone But it won't come down for anyone And I won't come down for anyone
