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Omaha NE, United States (1994 – 2003)
Steven Paul “Elliott” Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. His primary instrument was the guitar, but he was also proficient at piano, clarinet, bass, drums and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style characterized by his “whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery” and use of multi-tracking to create vocal harmonies.
After playing in the rock band Heatmiser for several years, Smith began his solo career in 1994 with releases on the independent record labels Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars. In 1997 he signed a contract with DreamWorks Records, for which he recorded two albums. Smith rose to mainstream prominence when his song “
Miss Misery”, included in the soundtrack for the film Good Will Hunting, was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category in 1997.
Smith battled with depression, alcoholism and drug addiction for years, and these topics often appeared in his lyrics. At age 34, he died in Los Angeles, California from two stab wounds to the chest. The autopsy evidence was inconclusive as to whether the wounds were self-inflicted. At the time of his death, Smith was working on his sixth studio album, From a Basement on the Hill, which was released posthumously on October 19, 2004.
Early life
After playing in the rock band Heatmiser for several years, Smith began his solo career in 1994 with releases on the independent record labels Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars. In 1997 he signed a contract with DreamWorks Records, for which he recorded two albums. Smith rose to mainstream prominence when his song “
Miss Misery”, included in the soundtrack for the film Good Will Hunting, was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category in 1997.Smith battled with depression, alcoholism and drug addiction for years, and these topics often appeared in his lyrics. At age 34, he died in Los Angeles, California from two stab wounds to the chest. The autopsy evidence was inconclusive as to whether the wounds were self-inflicted. At the time of his death, Smith was working on his sixth studio album, From a Basement on the Hill, which was released posthumously on October 19, 2004.
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Oakenpale wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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Vandoor wrote:
Missing
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krixor wrote:
wheres Miss Misery in top 15?
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recrimination wrote:
@jagroboten he is an hero now.
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karlylessthan3 wrote:
His top 3 albums on last.fm are pretty much equal in terms of plays. Not surprised, they're all amazing.
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lindsey_fru wrote:
elliott is gorgeous.
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HereComesToni wrote:
i fell in love.
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Indispose wrote:
lol
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Spirit_Of_87 wrote:
Below comment fails...
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jagroboten wrote:
tour europe!!
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tomwarne wrote:
I think Elliott Smith is the best singer songwriter ever. Nick Drake is also immense, but Elliott is better for me.
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qoeo wrote:
Comfort me.
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GonzoKilling wrote:
you can't compare them. thats like trying to compare rubber soul to revolver.
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t3hrubikscube wrote:
I definitely prefer Elliott to Nick Drake. Nick Drake was good, but I agree with squiggins in saying that Elliott's music has more power.
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riigo wrote:
lol "puts nick drake to shame" shame on you
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squiggins wrote:
I love Nick Drake when I'm listening to him, but all in all I don't think his music has as much power as Elliott's.
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R0b0hobo wrote:
No way, Nick Drake was a better singer and guitarist. Elliott was probably a better lyricist though, hard to say who I like more.
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squiggins wrote:
He puts every "similar artist" to shame--even Nick Drake.
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Placeholder_ wrote:
Absolutely perfect...
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caarlosd wrote:
everything that you do makes me want to die
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