Elliott Smith - Baby Britain ( Live Acoustic - Audio )

Elliott Smith playing Baby Britain live on an acoustic.
Lyrics - www.sweetadelin...
tab - www.sweetadelin... ( not exactly how he plays it in this video but another way he played baby britain acoustic )
chords - www.sweetadelin...

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I'm in love with this version of this song. Elliott's guitar playing never fails to mesmerise me.

[@bittermelodies6265]

Such a unique and virtuosic talent as an instrumentalist. It's always annoyed me a bit to see some folks casually dump him in the "sentimental strummer" singer-songwriter box when it should be apparent to anyone paying attention that his gifts ran so much deeper.

[@blakeyswagswag]

I love how he adds in the bass notes at 2:09

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

Elliotts finger picking was insane

[@claudiomargheri2087]

Classic elliott❤

[@JeffWilsonMusic]

His brilliance paralyzes me.

[@justicerie]

the intro to the Lucky3 was part of my favorite sounds elliott smith ever created, I listened to the 1min version again and again. this version with lyrics is so gorgeous thanks so much

[@madelynng.w.8333]

Me too. On loop.

[@akeithing1841]

For real. It sounds like it looks in Lucky3

[@ciaraskeleton]

Me too!

[@bruce_sings]

Same

[@rjmiller9144]

Why are literally all of his live songs better than his recorded songs? I never knew you, Elliott, but I feel as if you've been with me my entire life.

[@trevordavis8210]

RJ Miller his studio recordings can be over produced sometimes. His music live is intimate and touching.

[@benmeltzer]

In the studio, he double tracked his vocals. Has its good and bad points. Some prefer it but, in any case, that's the difference you're probably noticing.

[@xhankel4258]

i like Clementine and Condor Ave studio more than any of the lives. but you certainly have a point. No confidence man and No name #1 lives at umbra penumbra are wicked as well

[@gonkdroid4prez539]

yeah, the words "I'm never gonna know you now, but I'm gonna love you anyhow." really sting in how much they apply to Elliott and his music

[@C-Llama]

@@xhankel4258 That Clementine performance on Breakfast Time was pretty amazing tho

[@ArkadianDream]

WOW. Goddamnit. I always get to a point with elliott where I'm like okay, your music has completely soaked through, I can't possibly get more into it than this. It's not physically possible, come on. And then something like this hits me right across my stupid face. Jesus christ elliott

[@madelynng.w.8333]

YES

[@charlesdartagnan8788]

literally going through that right now haha

[@madelynng.w.8333]

0:47 just the way he says 'put' makes my stomach do flips and the guitar is just ahhhh there is no way I could ever love him moree

[@vanquishingrace5043]

Elliott's music is so hypnotic, especially the stripped down acoustic versions like this. It's like finding an old music box in some dusty attic.

[@stevieboy4]

I never wanted this song to end

[@migueljalgie2117]

This is the most beautiful version of this song

[@guadalquibeat]

Sensitive, melancholic, creative, this is beautiful. For me, best musician of all times.....

[@villasixx]

its ok to cry

[@dorianknorr4189]

Yes

[@baronvoncrags771]

One artist whose style is truly impossible to replicate. Talent this immense almost always self-destructs. God save us.

[@OscarSheridan]

Honestly I have to listen to this song at least 5-6 times a day, I can't stop Help me...

[@ciaraskeleton]

I'm currently living this, 13 years after you. So the cycle doesn't end 😂

[@103drs]

Did it get better?

[@ciaraskeleton]

He has songs that you could play for days on repeat and still not want to stop listening to Angeles had me in a trance for months, and now this. Lucky3 by Jem Cohen is my favourite piece of media. Such a treasure.

[@folkalchemy]

Playback at 0.75x speed to get the full vibe of the Lucky Three version

[@ThinIce365]

is it just me or on regular speed his vocals sound pitched up?

[@folkalchemy]

@@ThinIce365 I think it's partly the quality of the recording and partly because he was always a little nervous playing live, hence the singing and playing fast. But, the album version was fast too. I just like it slowed down and feel the message is more intensified.

[@samanthagoldfarb326]

The acoustic behind this is everything to me. I am so grateful to Elliott for bringing us something so beautiful, in both this piece and everything else he did.

[@muuuzaklistener]

the acoustic version sounds like a totally different song than the studio version. love this version though. so so good. kinda prefer this.

[@claudiomargheri2087]

For real! Its so peculiar and dark and twisted and somber...and bright... And ominously right

[@alexandersahs4971]

wow.. my favorite artist of all time, and I am still torn apart by his works.

[@janderkin]

Yes. I had to take a long break from my favorite artist of all time (across all genres of Art). He fucking depresses me to no end. Beautiful life destroying sadness.

[@ericarmandolazarit-orozco2577]

@@janderkin Face Your Demons

[@trevordavis8210]

Eric Armando Lazarit-Orozco depression doesn’t work that way my friend. Wish it could be that easy

[@gokulnaidu122]

I've looped this shit like 20 times today. Just singing along quietly on the street

[@danklord987]

In so many ways, the greatest artist of our time.

[@BrianIshiba]

Really wish I could've seen him live

[@missGolightly420]

Love u Elliott. Thank you for your music

[@sixxers]

this isn't the studio version. this is just how he played it acoustic.

[@jeo616]

thanks I actually found it this morning and came back to follow up and I saw your post, and im so glad I got the full set its amazing.

[@Cruizzerr]

love it

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Ditto

[@DomEscalante34]

@sixxers this isn't the studio version.. this is how sounds a angel smiling :)

[@ganuenen]

this version fucking rocks

[@bballlove10hm]

♥Elliott Smith. You are amazing.

[@mymayapapaya]

♥♥♥ elliott ♥♥♥

[@pressureofdays]

Very loveable

[@stevieboy4]

this is so much better than the studio version in my opinion

[@baronvoncrags771]

RIP. Gone too soon. Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley, we need you now.

[@estebansaidanything]

elliott smith is ....all i can say is increadible

[@whitestripebuzz]

oh this acoustic version is the business.

[@isolationeitheror]

YES!

[@djcarro]

no one was better.

[@ringosteve21]

when i read this i hadnt heard the bayside version so i was like "come on it cant be that bad" but dude. holy shit. this wins by a mile.

[@charlyhebdo]

yep just increadible!!

[@tasteinmusic3510]

❤

[@missGolightly420]

Separated from the rest, solves problems with bigger problems ..

[@baronvoncrags771]

I've definitely done that. To my detriment.

[@Alysana2604]

does anyone know which year this recording is from? this is incredible. the audio quality is pretty good too for a live recording!

[@schwarzblatt]

This was recorded on KEXP radio in Seattle in 1999.

[@103drs]

This is THE version of this song imo

[@cerbero1894]

i love this version ...instrumental !

[@oliviamoreira2539]

it's been 17 years

[@akeithing1841]

Weird af to think that as I learned about him then

[@alonzodominguez5043]

Quiero llorar :c, Elliot

[@akeithing1841]

I learned guitar from listening to Elliott and the beatles and many more. I write songs and play on my channel A Keithing

[@andygtmo]

R.I.P. Jesse

[@baronvoncrags771]

So good. So tragic.

[@KimYungSoo]

oh my gosh. Nicestguyonyoutub. I can't believe I found you by total coincidence! How are you doing!?

[@MichaelTaylorYT]

Can any generous music/guitar geniuses out there write out the tabs for this? I wanna learn how to play this specific performance so bad

[@Inacatsuit]

Best tutorial here I think: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpTXenxmfbyMnas

[@muletonic]

yeah hey i just tabbed it for UG - it's under 'lucky three'

[@goatswithwigs3752]

How can someone so talented die so young? ;_;

[@wildmercuryfilms]

Cobain Joplin Hendrix

[@grandmabilly2000]

yeah this version is way better than the XO version. That's one of my least favorite songs on XO. I can see how I should like it more I just don't for some reason. Not abstract enough on XO. I also like the piano version "I Didn't Understand" better than the XO version. It's all steak though, some are filet some are t-bone either way it's fine dining.

[@janderkin]

The XO version is great, but yes this one is better. I think the album version is too "happy". Pin down the version of this that is only instrumental, so emo, love it.

[@KentuckyFriedKitten666]

Does anyone know the date of this concert/performance?

[@sixxers]

@Milesosaurus hi. I couldn't post the link in the comment section so I updated the video description with the tab and chords. cheers.

[@venti1930]

wew

[@Jacksonofman]

Oh someone covered this song? Do yourself a favor and do not listen to it. I love Elliott.

[@madelynng.w.8333]

HAHA correct. I can't. If I hear someone even tryy. No. Go home kid.

[@tobertbruh8660]

baby britain baby britain feels the best floating over a sea of vodka separated from the rest fights problems with bigger problems sees the ocean fall and rise counts the waves that somehow didn't hit her water pouring from her eyes alcoholic and very bitter for someone half as smart you'd be a work of art you put yourself apart and i can't help until you start we knocked another couple back the dead soldiers lined up on the table still prepared for an attack they didn't know they'd been disabled felt a wave a rush of blood you won't be happy 'til the bottle's broken and you're out swimming in the flood you kept back you kept unspoken for someone half as smart you'd be a work of art you put yourself apart and i can't help until you start you got a look in your eye when you're saying goodbye like you wanna say hi the light was on but it was dim revolver's been turned over and now it's ready once again the radio was playing "crimson and clover" london bridge is safe and sound no matter what you keep repeating nothing's gonna drag me down to a death that's not worth cheating for someone half as smart you'd be a work of art you put yourself apart and i can't help until you start for someone half as smart you'd be a work of art you put yourself apart thanks to charlie

[@seank9823]

Does anyone know what show this from?

[@toddkuznitz3629]

Are there any tabs for this?

[@joeymoore3780]

Those likes are going to have to hang at 665 for a minute.

[@amigojcole]

@utarefsonmetushelac but you cannot compose this :p

[@MxOxRxRxIxS]

Heard The Biggest Lie and googled Elliot Smith. Knew I heard the name before, forgot it was on the Bayside Acoustic Album.

[@sixxers]

probably doesn't exist, but possibly out there somewhere

[@jeo616]

btw if this is live what show is it from so i can go get it...ps bayside is fking terribad

[@sixxers]

i know right.

[@ringosteve21]

i dont think you read my comment properly.

[@OdinA11Father]

I still like his piano version better.

[@masterassasn]

X D

[@dorianknorr4189]

I can't imagine how sad he was

[@strangeclimate411]

you do realise that he was just like you and me, as in there were times that he was happy and times that he was sad? he himself even said that he didn't feel like he was any sadder than the next person.

[@mikepach1017]

@evancasto Relax sparky, you're not his mother, why are you buying into insults that rent even directed at you.

[@fightbait]

I'm going to have to disagree with Demonslayr666. The Bayside cover is truly, truly awful. Although, it wouldn't be so bad if the guy hadn't screwed up the vocals.

[@KimYungSoo]

Oh... My... god.... I'm sorry for your lost... Darn Kids... My son got ran over by an 18-wheeler 4 years ago... Shannon and Jack both died... Only my monkey is left... Oh well. Guess that gives you a lot more time for you and your husband. ;) You guys gonna make some babies?

[@OdinA11Father]

Demon chill out. You obivously care more about dissing people you don't even know with overly hyperbolic statements than aquiring good music taste. If you're defending a punk band or punk music for that matter by saying you have a higher taste in music, you do need to grow up. When I was heavily into punk and metal it was because I hated what constitues "good" taste. I'm not dissing punk or even metal. I still rock the occasional Napalm Death and Nofx, but seriously, chill out. RIP ES

[@Leerouille]

Sorry for the fans, but even if this version isn't better than the original (how can we compare ???), this cover is good, the voice and guitar playing are goods anyvway, we must admit this !

[@kostikannu]

this version is great! looks like some idiots don't even know that Baby Britain is written by Elliott... that Bayside cover is awful!

[@crownjules]

um. no.

[@swimmer71192]

the bayside cover is better

[@swimmer71192]

the bayside cover is better than this...

[@kinkykane0607]

Miss you everyday buddy.

[@kinkykane0607]

@Demonslayr666 Dude Calm down have respect for other peoples music taste as i have respect for yours, even if i prefer the original. Just me saying it's better doesen't make it so.Why do you think bayside covered it? Because they hate Elliott and think he's a "fag"? It's because they liked and respected his music, appreciating music and showing a level of respect is what covers are about.Try and think about what your saying before you type in future.