Big Star's "Thirteen" - Jody Stephens, Mike Mills, Luther Russell

[@JamesJoyce12]

arguably the greatest song ever written about being 13 and in love

[@janeausten2908]

No one could argue about it. It's so much the best that it truly stands alone. Nothing else touches it.

[@seancoyne3261]

The emotion at that age is real. Not incoherent, and can stick for a while. Great rendition of one of my favorite songs, the melody is incredible.

[@matthewjerome3496]

Well, this and Angel Baby 😉

[@perryantonio20]

The very first time I heard this Big Star song, the line "Rock and roll is here to stay", it took me by surprise how beautifully it was sung, I cried.

[@festersuncle6298]

Big Star are Mike Mills Heroes, like Mike Mills and R.E.M. were ours in the 80's.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

I always hear those phased backing vocals in my head. Beautiful record.

[@nickrophiliac7469]

God, a tear came to my eye as I sang along with this. Had no idea Jody Stephens had a decent singing voice as well

[@XxSTAR1977WARSxX]

Nick R O'Philiac Jody sings his song “For You” on the Third album. Check it out, it’s a great song!

[@shaunfuesdale4305]

Way out west also 👍

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

There's an exceptional Big Star Documentary out called "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me"

[@bloffs3352]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Mike Mills one of the greatest backing vocal singers and most underrated of all time. When I have a sing along with REM songs I am going for his bits more the Stipey. Great stuff boys.

[@cleawox]

Everyone can kinda whisper/sing this song in their sensitive moments. Lovely that way.

[@andyinoregon]

They had me at 12-string guitar ... whew!

[@luked9594]

Mike Mills! The great Mike Mills!

[@disrobot8075]

Thank you friends

[@triskawasser2607]

This song slays me.

[@martinquarton8535]

This must be my favourite Big Star song .

[@artysanmobile]

Exemplary writing and production. The lyric is a story and the music is its messenger. I am so moved by this piece, its restraint, its plain-ness. Beautiful.

[@railwaystationmaster]

Glad to hear they finally let go of all the infighting that plagued the early years , Chris Bell even got a name check , too late of course but proof if it were needed that time eventually heals even the most destructive rifts.

[@kmr8642]

Simply beautiful ❤

[@johnchesterman6016]

❤❤❤

[@stacym735]

A beautiful rendition of such a tender song. Loved it!

[@mattmcdonald6202]

Jody remains, bears witness and we are grateful.

[@sammencia7945]

Andy, bass player, is alive but walked away from music.

[@evangray2594]

@@sammencia7945 Andy Hummel has been dead for years dude. Sadly.

[@azmanbinhjmohamadyusof3333]

Mike your’re the best..

[@marthastephens2179]

SUPER SPECIAL 🌟

[@BeautifulFlower62]

Beautiful. 💜

[@andyinoregon]

Whenever I hear this song I wonder what they would have told her dad about the 1966 Rolling Stones song "Paint It Black."

[@peterzang]

Watch your step Pops

[@beefcakepantiehoes]

It might be because “Paint It Black” is about a man who goes mad/depressed because he lost his girlfriend. So basically the singer of the song told the girl he’s in love with that he would lose his mind if he ever lost her and he wants her dad to know that. Such a touching and deep song.

[@johnfrickinsmith8675]

Well done! Thanks for this.

[@Film30productions]

Thanks for this very nice Big Star song.

[@SashaKimbell]

Chris Bell is somewhere smiling now :)

[@bluesmachine1006]

Excellent 🙂

[@itsztgot1145]

Still love it :)

[@briankennedy1192]

Just gorgeous !

[@FMBlanket]

crushed it

[@Littleneddygtw]

Brilliant

[@albert1908]

really good

[@h.markhorton8188]

Good job Mike.

[@ItsLuke13]

My name is Jody Stephens

[@colossalberger3451]

Really enjoy Elliott Smith’s rendition

[@sammencia7945]

OMG Jody was singing harmony on many BS tracks. Wow

[@johnnysongdujour]

I have heard such criticism of this song from people (including from my own generation born mid-1960s) that it's creepy or inappropriate. I don't buy that at all. These lines: "If it's so then let me know / if it's no then I will go / I won't make you" make clear that this kid is unsure, scared, driven, ultimately respectful. This is high-level emotional lyric-writing. Young people and desire are weird - but I think Big Star sang about this in a beautiful, human way. I love it and I understand why it is listened to 50 years later - and will be many years from now. Very good performance from MM and Jody and Luther - but I have to say I prefer the version from this fantastic KEXP show kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5e7h6SgosZsoJo

[@titteryenot4524]

‘Creepy and inappropriate’, how? 🤔

[@johnkrieger185]

How is this Big Star without Alex Chilton and Chris Bell?

[@comediangusarredondo4708]

I don't think this was ever presented as Big Star. They were simply paying tribute to the band. The fact that original member Jody Stephens is there certainly gives it some legitimacy.

[@ThelBosch]

Lol there are Mike Mills fanboys?

[@wes5850]

Love this song! Check out this version from Jimmy Kimmel Live just a few weeks ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4C2lWpoabFsas0

[@elvispresley3234]

Great song. Horrible camera work. Musicians should be broadcast directors as they would know where to focus the shot.

[@matthewryan6860]

Who else is here because of stargirl?

[@erasmofg21]

Me

[@inshambles2]

here because of elliott smith

[@sergehetmaniuk9695]

Probably the worst cover of this wonderful song

[@sergehetmaniuk9695]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKW6lGx7pLCUZ7c

[@sergehetmaniuk9695]

This one sounds great

[@bloffs3352]

Be real.

[@titteryenot4524]

Definitely the worst comment I’ve read on KZbin, possibly ever.