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Critically acclaimed but emotionally tortured Singer-Songwriter Elliott Smith's popularity peaked in 1997 when his song "Miss Misery", from the soundtrack to Good Will Hunting was nominated for an Academy Award.
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Fast Facts
- Genre: Folk, Rock
- Birth name: Steven Paul Smith
- Born: August 6, 1969
- Died: October 21, 2003
- Years Active: 1991–2003
- Solo albums: 7
- Often played all of the instruments on his albums
- Graduated from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts with a degree in philosophy and political science
- Released 3 albums with the band Heatmiser
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New York Magazine: The late Elliott Smith makes an inspired comeback (of sorts)
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@whyte39 | November 09, 2009 08:31 PM -
When feeling a bit fed up, strangely, I like to listen to Elliott Smith http://bit.ly/4rZAqW Between the Bars in particular #musicmonday
@TennisDeSinge | November 09, 2009 07:17 PM -
♥ "Needle in the Hay" by Elliott Smith on @SlackerRadio ♫ http://slacker.com/r/2Sll
@spaceoddities | November 09, 2009 07:05 PM -
got a strange jonesin' for some Elliott Smith. damn shame he put himself down for the dirt nap years ago.
@clinttaylor | November 09, 2009 07:04 PM
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This book focuses on the genius of Smith's 1998 debut that remains his defining album. Many albums could be cited to support the claim that great suffering yields great art. Elliott Smith's "XO" should not be one of them. Smith's 1998 major...
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View All Elliott Smith Questions (113) | Ask a QuestionDid Elliott Smith play piano on his recordings? (2 Answers)Yes. Not only did he play guitar, he also played piano, drums and bass on almost all of his records except Figure 8.  By the way, he recorded "Everything Means ... read moreA Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? (8 Answers)How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) ... read moreDoes anyone know how to spell the name of the guy who sings Fight for Love? Is it Elliot or Elliott? I see it spelled both ways all over. (1 Answer)Amazon uses "Elliott" so that is probably right. http://www.gannsdeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/oneword.jpg read moreWho is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? (3 Answers)I love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and numerous critics' awards for Best ... read more
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