Elliott Smith - Angeles (from Either/Or)

"Angeles" from the Either/Or album. Out now on Kill Rock Stars.

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[jcyqirj]

One of my core memories is sitting in a parking lot of a CVS with my best friend and listening to this song.

[kamikazechivalry]

It's been 16 years since he died today. I still listen to his stuff every day. We love and miss you Elliott.

[McClintock]

I fell in love with this song years ago watching "The Girl Next Door". Last night, my wife was watching "Good Will Hunting" and I heard it again. Finally, I decided to look up the artist only to learn of his passing some 20 years ago now...broke my heart.

Life is strange, but I'll always remember his name now. Thank you for this gem.

[AnubisDogman]

Being addicted to heroin, living in Portland Oregon, listening to Elliot Smith.... indelible memories, a lot of suffering and heartache, but somehow still nostalgic for a time bygone.

[UncleAnaesthesia]

I tried learning this on the guitar. I got the first ten seconds down, but then I just lose the ability to play the rest in spite of the hours I put into it.
The fact that Elliott can simultaneously play this on the acoustic and sing a rather verbose song shows his immense talent.

[BadDreamFker]

The fact that he played and sang this perfectly, and then double tracked it, perfectly, is just mind boggling. His skill knew no bounds.

[MarshallVeeMarshall]

Perfect song to sit next to a window on a rainy day and think about the past

[coeurslight]

Rest in peace Byron. You meant a lot to so many people.

[mecharivids]

Here because of Reckful. A brilliant man, who had a massive influence on me. I owe my success and knowledge in specific areas to him. Thank you for the years of entertainment and for being a friend when nobody was around. I know there are others out there feeling the same pain after the loss of such a amazing person, you are not alone. Praying for reckfuls family and everyone effected by this loss. Love you Reckful

[siddiqislamyoutube]

Lyrics:

Someone's always coming around here trailing some new kill
Says, "I've seen your picture on a hundred-dollar bill"
What's a game of chance to you
To him is one
Of real skill
So glad to meet you, Angeles

Picking up the ticket shows, there's money to be made
Go on, lose the gamble. That's the history of the trade
Did you add up all the cards left to play
To zero
And sign up with evil, Angeles?

Don't start me trying now
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huuuh
'Cause I'm all over it, Angeles

I can make you satisfied in everything you do
All your secret wishes could right now be coming true
And be forever with my poison arms
Around you
No one's gonna fool around with us
No one's gonna fool around with us
So glad to meet you, Angeles

[Livetorock]

I fall asleep to this whole album everyday

[j.p.westwater]

I'll miss you Byron. Thanks for keeping me company when I was alone. You made the 2010s bearable and I'll never forget you.

[hansumt]

imho Elliott is the greatest songwriter of all time. This song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it 😢

[tesla]

This is one of the last songs my husband shared on Facebook before he overdosed. I wish so many things had gone differently. RIP my love. This song always makes me feel close to you.

[cottonshot]

I shot heroin for 15 years and found Elliot at an amazing time of short sobriety within those 15 years. His music brings me back to all the great moments at that time in my life and also brings me to the horrible times but his music and voice does it in such a beautiful, soulful way. Forever one of my favorite artists

[BeyondDoubts]

One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Written

[TheFilmSpace]

This song along with his whole collection of songs literally saved my life... Wow. Love Elliott Man... R.I.P

[cynthiadeluise]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Heartbreaking. A true poet.

[aqeiwwrgunaugne]

it takes forever to get tired of his songs

[TheStylishninja]

Thank you for going beyond the surface level. You were never shy to tell us how you truly felt, it's moments like that, that made people like me in a world where everything felt so fake and lifeless feel so comfortable, knowing that there is another person in this world who feels the same crazy, depressing, and spontaneous thoughts as me You were very intelligent and had such a curious mind, you treated everyone equally and tried to simply find the little joys in life you used to once experience as a kid. I am selfish for relying on you for solace, knowing you had it worse and yet you still managed to hang on gave me a breath of air. You were such a unique person that there isn't a perfect word to describe you, there is so much to say, but I'd like to end this by saying you taught me an unimaginable amount about passion, determination, joy, curiosity, friends, loneliness, independence, happiness, and much more that I will look back and discover along this journey. Thank you for everything Byron, at least you're not hurting anymore. Love you.