Big Star - Thirteen (from #1 Record) (Official Audio)

Track taken from #1 Record, the iconic 1972 debut album by the American rock group Big Star.

Big Star is an American power pop band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton (1950 – 2010), Chris Bell (1951 – 1978), Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel (1951 - 2010). The group broke up in 1974. By the 1980s, they were recognized as one of rock music's classic groups.

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[indigopisces]

This song has meant so much to me over the years…. I was just playing my own version and suddenly broke down crying remembering my brother Frank and I listening to it years ago in our teens. He just passed away Easter 2023. So much depth and heart in this simple ballad. Thank you Big Star

[the_dwarf_]

That 70s show brought me here. Such a beautiful and simple song. It's really sad that old music is being overlooked for new music.

[DrummerGirl]

I like how this song gradually speeds up as it plays. Wonder if it was subconscious or done deliberately, to show the feeling of desperation and anxiety one feels when experiencing a first love?

[douglascrawford]

I've covered this a thousand times

[GoDrex]

Makes me so nostalgic for that time. The melody is so beautiful and melancholy.

[Abegoldhatch]

I once lived a girl that I couldn’t tell her about my feeling. Right when I was about to tell her about my feeling, I saw her on the seat of an another boy’s motorcycle. I was listening to this song the whole time, when I felt in love with her. Thanks Alex Chilton and Chris Bell for this masterpiece. Rest In Peace. ⭐️🌟

[NessunaOffesa]

So simple and basic lyrics but still so moving. Especially if you are old, it takes you back to an age of innocence and purity. Magic.

[lesliegoremakemusic]

Its incredible how in his twenties he could write something that perfectly captures teenage love, I'm thirteen and felt everything in this. I'm in love with this song

[keithplunk]

Pure magic! Thankyou John Fry for letting those 4 have the artistic freedom and studio time to make a simple masterpiece. It still sounds awesome to this day...as I know it always will. I am proud to say this song still soothes me into a gentle melloncolly state of mind. Thankyou Big Star for everything! A appreciative Memphis fan from way back. Long live Overton Square and Ardent! 😉

[johnbrownwasright]

I am obsessed with the backing vocals in this song. I wish someone would post a vocals only version of this track. That modulated harmony backing track is just amazing and I can't get it out of my head.

[DamienMcGuinness]

[Verse 1]
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-hoo

[Verse 2]
Won't you tell your dad get off my back?
Tell him what we said about "Paint It, Black"
Rock and roll is here to stay, come inside, well, it's okay
And I'll shake you, ooh-hoo

[Verse 3]
Won't you tell me what you're thinking of?
Would you be an outlaw for my love?
If it's so, then let me know, if it's no, then I can go
I won't make you, ooh-hoo

[TUSK]

I was 13 and living in Memphis when they were forming. This song is like reliving those years.

[bellowphone]

Who knew that the "Give me a ticket for an Airplane" guy made so much other beautiful music, that we never knew about.

[lancerosenbaum]

My wife and I made a wedding CD to give all those that attended our wedding. This was the only song that I insisted be included. The rest was her.

[johnblackett]

A classic tune simple but honest so beautiful 🙏🏻

[vesnazujovic]

Thanks to the movie Stargirl, so I discovered this little big masterpiece

[Soundofsilver]

This is like a Rembrandt in rock and roll.

[tricountyboxing]

We just did a fundraiser in town at the Senior center and the old swimming pool that has now been buried made me think of this song and it may seem crazy but I have now listened to this song over 15 times and plan on at least 15 more loloololoolololol

[kentrichardson]

wonderful --carries you back to a nicer time

[rundoetx]

Welcome back Ya'll. I just listened to this on vinyl last weekend. Thank you so much for posting.