Elliott Smith - Angeles (from Either/Or)

[@killrockstars]

Check out this rare live footage of Elliott's 1999 New Year's Eve performance at The Knitting Factory: kzbin.info/aero/PL6KwzgIePF4Dy7347Om6Ijcsr4vh6JJjP

[@ouijarealm]

thanks slim moon.

[@MrJames-tw3so]

I'm always looking for any more interviews he gave that I havnt seen already. Since he didn't give a lot I highly doubt there is any rock I havnt already overturned.

[@MrSomethingElse]

no. it hurts too much. maybe later ok?

[@James925Lee]

@@MrSomethingElse okay. soon love.

[@hendersongibson2551]

Jeez. Being an ex addict of heroin inside have cognitive dissonance by listening to Elliott. But take strength from his failures bro. He should be a warning not a romanticised hero. Still listening by the way. And clean. He gives me strength.

[@user-jc6yq4ir9j]

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

[@bluecloud6437]

hope it was snowing

[@toshiba_g]

that's a really romantic moment if I've ever seen one lmao

[@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.

[@mel.pomene2603]

I send you a big hug and I wish you'll find your happiness

[@brrnay]

Relateable. Props for overcoming.

[@angelg8445]

Amazing job, us addicts are some of the strongest 💪 humans

[@flowersandrazorwire]

I definitely feel, I spent eleven years addicted to heroin, living on the streets of Detroit and his music was one of the only thing found solace in. Gives me chills when I listen to him and go back to those times

[@ericcarl1885]

Hi Im a person from Washington State and I would like to warn of something and I hope my words can help a bit. You are not a Egyptian Demon named Anubis for considering suicide or doing heroin. Some people call it substance abuse disorder for a reason and the brain malfunctions with tragic losses of dopamine and serotonin too. Please believe from the center of your being outwards that you are not Anubis please and especially not for suicidal ideation or heroin "abuse disorder". And furthermore please dont look at the label of substance abuse disorder as a word of victimization to justify further substance abuse but accept it is in the diagnostic manual for mental health that way for a reason. It could save more than your life.

[@kamikazechivalry1264]

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

[@jeanrogershu]

My favorite song with between the bars and condor Ave. These 3 songs are masterpieces. Reminds me 15 years ago, when I was in college. So sad that he died.

[@spencer1531]

Nice profile pic. Best party movie.

[@donjones5844]

He had so much more to say...

[@rusty01738]

Me too. Rest In Peace Elliot❤️

[@dannygray4898]

Elliot was my sisters favorite. He had an angelic voice (for a lad).

[@coeurslight]

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

[@gtapku1643]

@LVhasAIDS theyre probably someone who was close with the commenter

[@ccdream2158]

Did reckful like this song? Do you have a clip of him listening to it

[@hehexd2622]

i miss him :/

[@weasle1177]

oof, he introduced me to this song so, so long ago. Didn't expect to see this as the top comment.

[@TheTripBoone]

much love and respect fam

[@McClintock85]

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.

[@scottrosemond-gh3qf]

I just looked it up because of Good will Hunting (I live in Southie still to this day) they filmed the movie in my city...

[@rozturner8110]

I was the other way around, I’d been an Elliott Smith fan for about 2 years before I decided to watch Good Will Hunting one night and was surprised to hear so many of his songs in the soundtrack (I was aware of Miss Misery being in it but not all the others)

[@user-ck9lm6xi1o]

I found him through Good Will Hunting when I was young. He was taken from us too soon

[@user-ck9lm6xi1o]

@@scottrosemond-gh3qf How'd you like the movie?

[@jeongwonkim203]

Added it to my list. Paranoid Park is also another film that features this song :D

[@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

[@jamescarroll8861]

I’m just a regular Elliot Smith fan so idk who you’re talking about. What does he have to do with the song?

[@lsegher]

@@jamescarroll8861 He was a streamer on Twitch and Elliot Smith was his favorite artist. We lost Byron 'Reckful' Bernstein on July 2nd. After years of dealing with depression and other mental illnesses he took his own life. He did a lot for everyone around him and the online community, so much more than the world could do for him. RIP Reckful.

[@jamescarroll8861]

Leo eo That actually breaks my heart I’m sure he’s was a special person if Elliot was his favorite

[@z.s.n.]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@BlamingBuddha]

@@lsegher holy shit I didn't watch reckful much but I knew of him and heard of his passing. Never knew his favorite artist was elliott smith. Makes me feel bad cause I assumed most twitch streamers with any sort of recognition didn't have the music depth to enjoy someone like eliott. Fuck. Really bummed me out when i heard of him taking his own life though. RIP. Youre outta this shit world and done with the pain finally at least. You'll be missed dearly though.

[@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.

[@17-.-]

lol same I tried learning this for a couple days but eventually gave up .

[@theangrycheeto]

Don't give up. In my experience, shortly after you find something to be impossible, it gets easier and it all starts to click.

[@richardgriego4018]

Exactly.a lot of people think its a loop or studio multi tracking.wrong.thats part of the purity in what this guy did..no production,no fancy pedals and amps to hide behind.just the songs.raw talent.pain.this is a man with a destiny.here to do one thing.this..

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

@@richardgriego4018 I tried playing around with the tuning to make certain chord-to-chord hand movements easier, but it still catches up to you. Still searching for a tab that doesn't kill my forearm muscle from chord changes!

[@punkdee3457]

once you try to learn his songs you gain a whole new perspective on his talent

[@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

[@mariacerrato2931]

Thank u

[@slick222]

great writing

[@j.p.westwater2334]

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.

[@MarshallVeeMarshall]

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

[@nash5226]

Sam Everett with a smoke

[@xPg13X]

Yeah and beastiality porn, mmmmm

[@veraemmanuel1477]

Also for being drunk as fuck

[@michaelhood1291]

Amen to that! I'm from Seattle... done it too many times to count.

[@jhonathanc3844]

That sounds good right about now, with the exception of the rain.

[@tesla5024]

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.

[@GeronFletcher]

❤

[@mikeplunkett7072]

heard this at 22 in a theatre in Little Rock Arkansas watching good will hunting--1997. the movie touched a nerve and Elliot smiths story hit home in the way I lost my dad. I will honor him with my ears and tears every year. in fact, I'm going to see Good Will Hunting this weekend at the Academy Theatre in Portland.

[@andersonlies]

Rest in peace Byron. You were the best..

[@cynthiadeluise3160]

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

[@nevynnowhere6322]

Elliott taught me how to play guitar. I was amazed this local celebrity (heatmiser) would deign to do personal guitar lessons. I was at edry show of 20 people in thee o'hell cafe. Then he got big. And still never happy. I understand. I remember. He was like a big brother. Even though I was just one student of many. Anyone who ever knew Elliott would never be talking conspiracy theories.

[@nevynnowhere6322]

Kill rock stars: I was such a fanboy of your label. Thank you.

[@scroogemccuck985]

Thats fucking sick, I had no idea he ever did guitar lessons You are extremely lucky dude

[@nevynnowhere6322]

@@scroogemccuck985 it was before good will hunting. And heatmiser was huge then. I felt lucky at the time. But also... Sad that one of most popular pdx band guy still had to hustle on the side.

[@twiggyduck5831]

@@nevynnowhere6322 that is so cool wtf, how was he?? Only story I have of him is my aunt met him backstage at a gig she had as a backing singer for another band, she said he was pissed drunk on the floor so they didn't really talk much

[@balfizan]

The Rilo Kiley and Ben Folds songs about him basically say the people who knew him knew he had his end inside him. It was right there in the songs

[@aqeiwwrgunaug4ne3]

it takes forever to get tired of his songs

[@johnnytempleton6830]

Yeah, it takes like 20 whole seconds!

[@aqeiwwrgunaug4ne3]

+Johnny Templton oh

[@juliam617]

oh, well not true for me his songs have been on repeat for dayssss

[@gg.3812]

dutchbagel its true, I found it in Good Will Hunting actually and I suddenly liked it.

[@oannesmiranda]

the comebacks though

[@cottonshot137]

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

[@UniqueFinds4All]

CottonShot probably isn't the greatest name for your channel huh?

[@Monkeyman9223]

It's the best name tbh

[@AgentWill65]

Still on that needle shit, or clean now?

[@AlbPerNil]

One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Written

[@TheFilmSpace1]

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

[@senatorsmeagol131]

how so ?

[@xPg13X]

Yes please elaborate

[@watsolloko_7763]

What were the other artists and songs helped you, man?

[@bind777]

So his whole collection.

[@kakibear2]

I can vouch for this, thx 4 bein here

[@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.

[@Equinsu_Ocha69]

😭 this is the most wholesome comment I've ever read in my life

[@hope27272]

love you Byron

[@gabridelux453]

so beautiful and so sad, god bless you Smith

[@paull5408]

I love my parents for introducing me to Elliott’s music as a child. I remember hearing these songs as a kid in the 90’s in the car very young. My childhood was hard at times. Now reflecting at age 28 these songs bring me back and I’m at peace. I love both of them. Much love to all of you.

[@jacobreeves3110]

Every few years I come back to his music. The beauty and tragedy of life, perfectly encapsulated in notes and chords.

[@mishikay_music8997]

RIP Reckful RIP Elliott Smith, you will be loved.

[@diegoburela5557]

Thank you for everything Byron you are and always be an inspiration. RIP

[@silentbook4468]

So long as a man's name is still spoken, he never truly dies. Rest easy Elliot Smith. And thank you for your loving and warm music that was birthed from the cold and painful life you lived.

[@Fr4glich]

Watched Good Will Hunting again and that song was just stuck in my head. Im hearing it over and over again, its just like breathing. I want that in my head all the time!

[@badkarma52]

It's been 25 years since I first heard him. 19 years since he's been gone. There has not been a single road trip I've taken since his passing where I haven't listened to his beautiful music for at least a few songs, as sometimes that's all my soul can take.

[@danielkakai2877]

his songs are addictive, once you start listening its hard to stop

[@flipstick4202]

I hope you're looking down from heaven and realize the immense impact you've had on all of us. We will continue the fight. Rest easy now. Rip Byron.

[@shmedddy4826]

RIP Reckful. We love you

[@Whetstone_music]

The one voice that still runs chills and a tear even after hearing it years later

[@Hendrixleft]

RIP, never forgotten

[@elagace03]

what an amazing human. Elliott's music lives forever.

[@roiybenkel682]

Someone's always coming around here trailing some new kill Says I seen your picture on a hundred dollar bill And 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 and lose the gamble that's the history of the trade You add up all the cards left to play to zero And sign up with evil Angeles Don't start me trying now ‘Cause I'm all over it Angeles I could 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

[@HelloDearGoodMorniing]

Probably one of my favorites, but there are so many good songs of his. The comment section under his songs always feels like a get-together of lost or broken people and I find myself listening to his songs too much, but it always helps somehow.

[@swellsoundsunderground5773]

these songs are timeless

[@Byron804]

I will never forget the times when Reckful played this on stream,

[@philippegeoffrion9448]

I've always loved this song but not until recently do I think I've understood it's meaning. Listening to it and looking at the lyrics, I believe it is referring to how one goes to LA searching for stardom and/or fame, and ends up selling his/her soul in the process as the price.

[@pineapplaplatypotato]

“Sign up with evil”

[@ДимаОглы-ш7п]

this song says DO NOT SELL OUT

[@cosmicraccoon_]

My favorite Elliott song.

[@khazidhe9]

+Acacia Rae Not mine but damn it, this is a great song. Between the Bars is mine.

[@PyskoDude]

rest in peace byron

[@ralfnuggs165]

The guitar is just incredible

[@Kaito-fk6cj]

This was the first song I learned on guitar after I watched Reckful play it on stream many years ago. This will always remind me of him. Rest In Peace Byron.

[@dustinthomlinson3859]

Still listening to this song aftee years and years. Elliot Smith should be a legend among legends. He is, in my books.

[@pp.poopoo99]

always find myself coming back to this song and remembering byron. rest in peace

[@jimothycool]

i will never forget Reckful

[@allisona941]

i love sza and i love elliot smith

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Piece of beautiful music.

[@ciaraskeleton]

I discovered Elliot smith not long ago (don't bully me pls), and he's since become such a major influence. I've never come across someone who can wrap you right up in a song like he can. His style of guitar, his honest words, I'm in the Elliot Smith Rabbit hole now and I'm sorry I didn't wind up here sooner. Rest in peace *Edit* it's been 10 months, this is my most played song, I still can't get to the end without crying.

[@LuSanification]

He's really soothing in a way that you normally don't find in mainstream music and he always had that acoustic charm in his songs. The lyrics resonate even more with me nowadays, specially the heartbreak songs and I found about about him as a teen ahah

[@ciaraskeleton]

@Luís dont worry, I fully resonate with his melancholic lullabies as a grown adult and If I'd found him as a teenager, damn I'd have been locked in my room with his music at full volume 🤣

[@LuSanification]

I feel you ahah 😂

[@bvogs58schannel90]

You should never be bullied for finding Elliot Smith. He is genuinely incredible and has saved my life

[@ciaraskeleton]

​@@bvogs58schannel90mine too, I don't think I'd be sitting here today if I hadn't of found his music when I did

[@HiddenAutumn]

This melody is so beautiful and I’m always so impressed with his lyrics. He’s one of the most talented lyricist ever. ❤

[@longstrangetrip1992]

One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard, RIP Elliott thank you for blessing us with your songs while you were here ❤

[@grantsypants4743]

His songs make me miss someone I didn't know.

[@titch1983]

Always my favourite soundtrack and film - RIP Elliott and Robin

[@salina3068]

I listen to the song every day, I love it

[@ДимаОглы-ш7п]

when i heard this song first time it blowed my mind. i listen to it more then a year now

[@stevemesser8110]

Elliott was a life saver for lots of us. Sacrificed his life to teach others how to live.

[@gracyanthony7927]

Amen

[@xuanthuy6175]

i just hear a few second of this song but i have a feeling that i have to find it. And now I finally can find it. It's really worthy.

[@adamnelson4859]

Still my favorite song of all time.

[@Cacodaemon]

This song was everything to me once.

[@isaiahwhite1613]

+Monica .Thal i second that

[@jesus500]

+Isaiah White same here :)

[@vincentaldaine4435]

+Monica .Thal It's weird- once upon a time i didn't really think much of it but then i listened to it one night and it became my entire world.

[@7bean3]

+Monica .Thal I hear that sister.

[@adamnelson4859]

+Monica .Thal Still one of my all time favorites, it still affects me.

[@tofubaba1315]

This has to be one of the best songs ever written.

[@rûdemodmen]

懐かしいなぁ。ファーストアルバムだけ持ってます。アナログ盤。

[@doreencampbell230]

Most beautiful lyric progression im a pop song ever. Hands down baby!

[@nash5226]

So glad to meet u Elliott 😢

[@민정김-s5x]

나 이런거 진짜 좋아해...새로운 삶의 시간과 공기..영혼과의 교감.,.이거 올려준 사람..진짜..친해지고 싶다..쓰레기도 사랑할 수 있는 정신을 가진 거 같아서..사랑받으려고 노력이 하고싶게 하는 영혼을 가졌기때문에 이런것도 만들어 올릴 열정과..,의욕..난 그 의욕이..,간절하다..이유..내가 항상 너무 힘들고 없는데 계속..또..

[@Madmatt18]

i remember getting this song labeled as something else when i was 16 off limewire.. never found out who it was but i couldnt stop playing this track on repeat until earlier this year when wayward ways lead me on

[@Ixkeixjneif]

omg i love this song

[@Snkrdoug]

RIP brutha , SZA brought me here💛

[@drethek1]

I always thought that if I were ever rich one day and you were still streaming, I'd snipe you and tell you just how much you helped me and everyone else get through the rough times. Rest in peace, Byron.

[@DemahClimb]

Seriously, he got me inspired to look into investing at a very early age. What a brilliant guy, I wish he knew how much he impacted us.

[@clintjones9848]

This song really does sound like the feeling of Los Angeles. It also puts his theme of living a dysphoric life but accepting it into an illustration of a city with an atmosphere like that.

[@matthewdown5378]

I've listened to this song so many times I know when the encoding error sound is gonna come in

[@madelynng.w.8333]

I:50 the Uh huh's are actually my favourites. His voice is so smooth ans imperfectly perfect and soft and beautiful.

[@amessenger3208]

made the "Skylar leaving" scene in Good Will Hunting so poignant...

[@KyleTheLEGOMaster]

Elaborate, please.

[@KyleTheLEGOMaster]

I think he played his hand. AndI think he played it right.

[@WLxMusic]

But, by the end, eventually he had to go see about a girl.

[@zees2449]

Kevin Graham if you’ve watched the movie his comment is pretty self explanatory

[@RodneyGoldfarbPhillipppiansTho]

I I was attacked at the hospital with a mitre blade saw and scissors. the cure for paralysis works and so does the cure for Cancer, Parkinson's, Hodgkins, Blindness, deafness These are great records, Elliot. You did well here, very good work, friend.

[@RodneyGoldfarbPhillipppiansTho]

Elliott, thank you for the music and for working so hard.

[@jessee7334]

There's a lot of emotion going into those strings

[@DH-uq1zw]

This is the best music ever

[@TheNathanEverest]

This song will always remind me of walking through the mountains when i hitchhiked across canada in 2012 such a great song

[@adamnelson4859]

When I listen to this, I'm 14 again at home. Just listening and breathing and keeping it together just.

[@silvergirlie]

happy birthday!! we all miss you! RIP...Xxx.

[@spaceboy2095]

I always loved his singing and his lyrics, but now, I think it's his so personal way of creating heavenly tunes and his unique way of playing the guitar that gets me...

[@Maelus927]

RIP Byron... I didn't realize how much i loved you until today. I hope that wherever you are is better than where I am.

[@cherrycolaaa]

I mourned this guy for years, longer than I did anybody I know. I had to stop listening to his music in order to move on

[@abhinavjoshi37]

Why is Elliot smith so under rated. i know he died so no influence but he should be among Beatles and queens

[@Cacodaemon]

I am always saying this.

[@erikbmyname]

+Abhinav Joshi He's not underrated. Plenty of people love him. But you are honestly saying he should be up there with the Beatles who had about 2 decades of great songs that changed music as we know it?

[@Cacodaemon]

+erikbmyname I love the Beatles and definitely agree he should be considered as one of the greats.

[@ricardocaloba]

Well, Beatles appealed to the masses, they were like a boyband in their era

[@GamesWithBrainz]

Not only did he make music longer than the beatles, but he made all his songs by himself pretty much. I like his music more than the beatles, The beatles are great though, and were a big influence of elliotts

[@fumes98]

RIP Reckful

[@Anytime99]

Thanks for putting this up on youtube.

[@zacharyjames8026]

So much pain in his voice. Both haunting and mesmerizing.

[@sstaners1234]

First time I ever really listened to Elliot Smith. I loved it. Very reminiscent of Nick Drake.

[@thiagomiguel3288]

This is one song of the film "The girl next door" i have a lot of good memories when i remember that... This music is so beautiful and emotional .....

[@williamrowe5313]

Was also in good will hunting

[@brandonorellana1807]

Just started listening to him and it's amazing

[@0blvyn]

Been listening for some time, still a bit fresh with Elliot’s songs but heard many of them and felt them, always reminds me of the good times with my best buddy. He’s struggling and dealing with depression and tried multiple times to kill himself but always fails to do so in which I’m lucky but I’m afraid to lose him.. To all who are struggling and feeling out of place, just know that there’s always someone who thinks dearly about you. I feel the same way but I’m also trying too. Much love to you all and carry on❤

[@Pahloord]

RIP Byron

[@Idk-dc7hv]

@LVhasAIDS his real name

[@Idk-dc7hv]

@Елена Толстихина stop, perv

[@caramason56]

So beautiful. Thank you Elliott smith for leaving us with such awesome tunes.

[@Haexz1]

You will be missed reckful :( forever my favourite streamer, you got me through some hard times

[@elisabethdy3208]

I listened to this so long ago..in L.A...Hollywood early 90s

[@Jessica-kc7bh]

simplesmente amo!

[@kiarashforooharpak3332]

Haven’t slept all night. It’s 6 in the morning and I am listening to this

[@ketaminepanda]

I miss you byron I'm going through a lot and I wanna just turn on your stream and tune in why can't i, where'd you go I need you I fucking need you byron.

[@jipalavecinx]

Gracias elliott por tu arte❤

[@00koral00]

I love Elliott and Good Will Hunting

[@padraiccrawford2786]

It's depressing this song has so little views.

[@GamesWithBrainz]

The version of angeles on youtube from 8 years ago is very close to 4 million views.

[@MrPaulreddick]

maybe its better that way, but we know !

[@evancargill1826]

Right? This song is amazing and I listen to everything. Kurt Vile and I were chillin and I played that song and he had never heard it. Check out "Pretty Pimpin" by Kurt Vile.

[@globalbandfinder]

If you get depressed over a song getting over a million views you're doing pretty good :)