Elliott Smith, Happiness - [Live on the Jon Brion Show]

Elliott fan? Check out my original music, Elliott covers, and vlogs over on my channel ---- Elliott Smith performs with Jon Brion on the Jon Brion Show in 2000. Solid set in pretty high quality. Drop a like for Elliott!
Full show originally uploaded by AlRosePromotions, I just cut up the segments.

[@generica1]

Gifted songwriter. This is on the level of Lennon/McCartney

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

Easily! Honestly, IMO, a much more well rounded musician then either. Maybe more so than anybody. And I say that as a massive, massive Beatles fan.

[@jaminshepit1013]

I wholeheartedly agree ❤️

[@forrestcopeland4664]

Of course it is 💗 I’ll play his music til death do us part.

[@generalmalaise2930]

when it comes to songwriting I think Elliott is leagues better

[@georgehornsby6882]

@@generalmalaise2930 lol nobody on this planet is “leagues better” than prime McCartney and Lennon.

[@AndySalinger33]

Two of the most talented, most underrated artists of our generation. I find myself returning to this video year after year. The fact that this even happened, muchless that I can access it at will, is remarkable and an extraordinary gift from God.

[@rjmiller9144]

Andy Trullinger Jon Brion, it seems, had a connection with Elliott. Elliott, not being much one for interviews, telecasted performances or commerciality, played live with Brion multiple times. It says a lot about their artistic relationship, and Brion is clearly a fan as he gives Elliott proper praise upon and after every guest appearance. These two performing ‘Happiness’ in this state warms my heart in many ways, my friend.

[@niteporter]

Amazing. You're terribly missed Elliott Smith.

[@TheSaintedOne]

The way he said "Thank you very much" almost made me cry. That's how WE feel for YOU and your music!

[@josephmccafferty199]

This was probably tough for Elliott. He controlled everything on his recordings and played every instrument, and would probably consider this "noodling over his track" as many top solo singer/songwriters dreaded. But I think Brion gets this and uses a light touch and ends up adding a lot to this track. I even think Brion realizes in this set that he is playing with a genius. the result is magical.

[@thomascraymer8712]

As someone who controls everything on my recordings and plays every instrument, I am quite happy to let anyone else noodle over my tracks when performing live, in fact I invite it... I don't think it was tough for Elliott to let Jon perform on his tracks, in fact he probably invited it too

[@Radiocures]

Well Jon was on the original recording of the song singing background vocals, so I'm pretty sure has was very familiar with the track

[@rjmiller9144]

Everything about Elliott I love; even his sophomoric “you ready?”

[@James-ke4gq]

Sometimes a song takes a while to sink in Elliott’s music has taught me so much about chords rhythm, and melody, and this song really stuck out to me when I heard it so many years ago To know how beautiful a song like this is and then see it arranged with Jon Brion making those beautiful sounds It actually makes me sad that Elliott couldn’t enjoy his life and his songs the way we do

[@JunkBondTrader]

Yeah Elliott's music is the type to take a bit to sink in usually. The first song I heard by him was Can't Make a Sound, which is an easily likeable, accessible song IMO. So I loved it immediately. Then delving further, his other songs were a lot more challenging to grasp right away... But sure enough, one by one, I fell in love with all of them. Elliott taught me SO much about playing as well. What a great musician for a player/songwriter/singer/musician to model themselves after.... He's the most well rounded songwriter of all time IMO.

[@Luke-tg8gh]

been listening to elliot for 10 years pretty much every week and i only just started to love this song - what a treasure trove he's left inside of his songs

[@bopbopperono58]

What a guitarist.

[@gillesserrigny6324]

And he did not play with his Yamaha fg 180!

[@Josephehehe]

His talent was limitless and his kind nature is just as breathtaking as his music will forever remain

[@Missjunebugfreak]

His music is something I will always treasure deeply.

[@metaphysicalmuse2773]

Makes me cry

[@HalfLifeOfHumanity]

Made his life a lie.. I told him he shouldn't upset her. he'd probably just be making it worse... he'd probably never forget her, while her memory worked in reverse, to keep her safe from herself. All i want now, is happiness, for you and me. Every line is so beautifully written.. Even the tenses of of the verbs. There is no man that gives words more meaning than Elliott.

[@florafani274]

Sometimes I just wish some sounds had a face, body and everything. That way I could marry the sound and give them everything. Everything.

[@benlevin2961]

Maybe you pass them

[@mols415]

bro you just posted cringe

[@florafani274]

@@mols415 hahaha I just saw that now lol

[@beemelonhead1]

What makes you think you have "everything" to give? Or that this "sound" would wanna marry you back weirdo?

[@florafani274]

@@beemelonhead1 get a life now, lol.

[@frafrafrafrafra]

I hope to meet him in another life, just to thank him for all he's done, for how his music helps me everytime. Thank you Elliott.

[@beemelonhead1]

What sucks is that you probably will, but you won't remember your past life and how much he had an impact on it.

[@explanationmark_]

@@beemelonhead1 so let’s enjoy it all as much as we possibly can while we’re still here :) i reckon it’s what he’d want

[@thomascraymer8712]

I also hope this, we will meet him in another life one day... and he may not have realised it while he was alive, but his music made a huge impact on so many of us

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I think I might love this version more than the studio version. This is stunning.

[@friendship6668]

Nothing compares. He was such a beautiful person 💗🙏

[@JunkBondTrader]

I can't imagine how that 'never to be played' show must haunt you. But like you said, we have his oh so perfect discography to play over and over and over and never get sick of. I'm gonna be 80 blaring Amity. If I make it past 30 lol. No matter how rough life can get, I feel inexplicably lucky to have discovered Elliott. If I hadn't.. Jesus I really wouldn't know what I was missing *shudders* he changed my life, my music. He altered how my last 3 years played out tremendously.

[@thomascraymer8712]

Man I needed to see this comment now.... I came here to share this song on fb for my girlfriend (she's still new to Elliott Smith, our relationship is still new in fact).... been tough times for us lately and I share your feelings here, and hope she does too

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

@@thomascraymer8712 THanks dude. Hope you and yours got through everything ok.

[@nickpalma2782]

I have been returning to this one during the darkest of days. I'll have one tomorrow every day for the rest of my life.

[@shaunchristman5504]

Well said, sir.... he kept me from killing myself

[@MCKenny12]

you can hear the pain in between the lines, so sad, beautiful and true song. RIP Elliott.

[@hurrhurr3457]

the girl i loved for over 2 and a half years told me yesterday she isn’t in love with me anymore, i can’t do anything but lay silent in bed and feel my heart cry

[@japotak99]

You okay still?

[@beemelonhead1]

Did it work out? Time can do that.. hope all is well.

[@hurrhurr3457]

no.. we tried it again one more time but it didn’t work out it only caused more poison in our relationship, i ended up overdosing and getting hospitalized, i haven’t speaken or seen hear in a long time. but i still love her dearly

[@Ruby-eq1qg]

hurr hurr definitely a difficult situation but hey man you can get through this! There's gonna be some days that are absolutely miserable but push through it all. Life has a way of surprising us, sometimes in some not so good ways. Most you can is learn and grow as a person and learn to appreciate the littler things in your life. It won't always be bad even if it doesn't seem like it. I understand how you feel and its not easy but its not impossible. Sometimes i remind myself how much i wish Elliott Smith pushed through in his life through all the struggles and even though he ended up giving in, i wish he didn't and so it kinda serves as a motivator to just push through whatever. The process of getting over somethin like that will take time and the process won't be linear. There'll be good and bad days but appreciate the hell out of the good ones and push through the hard ones. Explore and find things that make you happy (they exist). Though im just a random dude rambling on in the comments section of a yt video what do i know. Only you can help yourself in the end. Take care man

[@stevenelson424]

I saw Elliot in Minneapolis at the 400 bar. a month later he was gone.

[@grimmvalentine6558]

[@XenomorphLV426]

At least you got to see him. I was completely oblivious to his existence as a teenager.

[@guguicrema]

Genius. Absolute genius.

[@kylem2712]

thanks for posting. My favorite Elliott song.. today

[@heyklackey]

Bill Hader is such a talented dude!

[@Dunanjay]

lmao! just what I thought!

[@foxtonstreet]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@timw.6910]

You win!! 🏆 😂

[@tomatoesandradiowire482]

that "thank you very much" at the end broke my heart.

[@alandrahartmann6437]

amazing artist.....so sad that he is no longer here.....RIP Elliott

[@singingknives3856]

Man, Elliott is sounding good here Edit: like really, really good. Jon adds some lovely flair to it also..

[@rlbumpuspdx]

Happy Birthday Elliott! His music was and still is immeasurable to my life. Unbelievable talent...gone too soon!

[@fuertecanarios1553]

Elliott’s masterpiece

[@ericanderson4405]

best live version i've seen. lovely.

[@themmmarvels]

Thank you.

[@JunkBondTrader]

*tips hat*

[@felixyohan7331]

Oh how I wish I got to see him perform live.

[@trevvyt8289]

That intro is deceptively impossible to nail

[@MarlaS1979]

Love it ♥️ such a sweet music and amazing musicians. We miss him nowadays.

[@JunkBondTrader]

Yes we do!

[@Porkleaker]

This is just part of the show, I recommend watching the whole thing, it's on here.

[@nhh414]

absolutely beautiful

[@garybierman1621]

and Jon Brion on the vibes right now

[@NoBandsLand]

Can't believe I'm seeing Ye references on an Elliott Smith video, I love it.

[@MatiShemoeloff]

אין ולא יהיה עוד מלאך כמוהו. איזה נשמה מדהימה, רגישה, עדינה, עמוקה, שירים כל כך מורכבים, עם הגשהמינימלית ואמיתית. השם יברך, ניפגש בצד האחר, נשמה מתוקה שלי

[@aoldatabase548]

ikr

[@MP-kv4tg]

What a great song. Wish Elliott Smith was here today.

[@TomsThriftyLife]

goosebumps instantly

[@Airdog456]

"youuu ready?" 😭😭❤❤❤

[@JunkBondTrader]

his voice like, faltered in slightly awkward way.. I love that part. He sounded like a kid for second.

[@mr.k9262]

Incredible

[@niteporter]

Absolute genius. One of the greatest singers and songwriters ever. Love n miss you elliott smith

[@brendangamble8824]

It's beautiful!

[@mymusicaljesus]

I was supposed to see him for my first time as well at that same Long Beach ATP festival (since I wasn't able to get tickets for the show earlier that year on my birthday, Jan 31st, which was thankfully posted in it's entirety here on youtube). I still went and got to see his backup band perform the same set that they had been practicing with Elliott for the fest with all of Elliott's friends singing different songs. At the end, they all joined each other onstage to sing this song, Happiness.

[@mtrps_]

so much soul in that sappiness, happiness is performed with a dignified manner here :)

[@arpaseternas7am]

Amazing!

[@sallysunshine]

thank you once more.

[@Topspin89]

I don't care for Elliott's music (sorry, just isn't my thing), but man, what a gorgeous human being he was on the inside! That's what the real loss is in my opinion. His sister said it: She'd give up all his music just to have her brother back, and I would rather he never made music, too, if it meant he was still on earth as the wonderfully kind, gentle, compassionate person he was. He had so much more joy to experience in life and so many more memories to create with his loved ones. RIP, Elliott. The world would be a better place if more people had your heart.

[@mustaphamond94]

great upload! man, i miss him...

[@shakeyperspective3981]

Brilliant....absolutely brilliant.

[@davidparish6153]

Great performance.

[@78Rudys]

To whomever posted this; thank you.

[@georgekearney8595]

whoever **

[@michaelh.1262]

@@georgekearney8595 whom is the correct pronunciation of who you asshole

[@JunkBondTrader]

You're so welcome.

[@Kite037]

Love you Elliott. Hope you’re well.

[@joebloggs1691]

2 utter geniuses in the same room

[@junemaxmusic]

Thank you man!

[@thekoopa36]

I love this

[@aaronchristie7713]

he still lives inside us x

[@andrewwabik5125]

The high notes always crack me up inside.

[@kylem2712]

and we appreciate it

[@dogpetdog]

Elliott smith's saddest best song

[@deemore]

Been looking for this since 2000! Lol

[@JunkBondTrader]

At last.....

[@JunkBondTrader]

If Al Rose wants me to, than I will no problem. So far, he hasn't seemed to mind. I don't just do this with any video for the sake of views. I'm a diehard Elliott fan, and my sole intention was to have these songs distributed more. If someone wants to view the original, they can just as easily find it based off what I wrote.

[@MultiRockcraft]

elliott ❤️

[@devil_pls]

Elliott your the best

[@mkdodson]

this is my song🥹

[@jackbrickhouse]

a young dwight shrute on the xylo!

[@78Rudys]

Sweet Elliott Smith & Bill Hader collaboration!!!

[@autumnsky8409]

Suena despacio pero verlo lo compensa todo 😍

[@JTSunriseMusic]

Someone I used to know😢

[@skilmer]

a young Dwight Schrute on xylophone, ladies and gentleman

[@carson6097]

Thank god someone else noticed

[@Danny__Noble]

Vibraphone but yes 😂❤️

[@eric13zombie]

I really believed you 😂

[@SteelyDanimal]

Soundtrack to my twenties

[@philspill6854]

Why isn't there a clear master audio and video copy of this? Looking at you Jon

[@akashalavender2940]

Me too, man.

[@icospiratori]

This is the America i love !

[@Erik-ft7cq]

" you ready" is the best part

[@Nonexistanthuman]

Activity's killing the actor And a cop's standing out in the road Turning traffic away There was nothing she could do until after When his body'd been buried below Way back in the day Oh my, nothing else could've been done He made his life a lie Sooooooo he might never have to know anyone Made his life the lie you know I told him he shouldn't upset her And that he'd only be making it worse Involving somebody else But I knew that he'd never forget her While her memory worked in reverse To keep her safe from herself oh my, nothing else could've been done She made her life a lie Sooooooo she might never have to know anyone Made her life the lie you know What I used to be will pass away and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me What I used to be will pass away and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me What I used to be will pass away and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me

[@adultmattersband]

💘

[@maldoror2007]

heartbreaking

[@JunkBondTrader]

My pleasure... Haha I know what you mean - Today my favourite Elliott song has been I didn't Understand :p

[@sebastianschultz3107]

Breaks my heart every time..

[@concars1234]

Elliott... man...

[@JunkBondTrader]

*nods* most definitely

[@KingPhoey]

I recognize that pickup but does anyone know what model of guitar he is using here?

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Gonna assume Elliott wasn’t doing too well after this album was released. I know he has his up and downs with shows and his voice but dang. Was still fantastic and he’ll always be my favorite. I personally love his voice but I wonder why it never rlly evolved. If someone sings for a year they’ll get a lot better and he sang his whole life. “He sings the song but he can’t….”

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

For anyone that doesn't play guitar, let me tell you that I learned this song, and............well whatever, I ain't him. When he plays an F bar chord and then nonchalantly fires up a pinky like it's every other day well I tell you for me!

[@MikeDutton]

Your comment is super reassuring especially for a song that may sound simple to the casual listener. I started learning guitar three years ago just to be able to play this particular arrangement - naively thinking it would be simple - and well, three years later I finally got that part down…. but I have to massage the pinky afterward every single time!

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

@@MikeDutton I've played for 40 years and I would call this song advanced and maybe a wee bit more. Elliot is a monster, some of his I don't even try...like Tomorrow, I just got Angeles down finally.

[@MikeDutton]

@@EnzoFerenczyo Congratulations! I think I'll save that one for a couple decades down the road. haha. The acoustic version of Baby Britain (as heard in Lucky Three) is next for now. Probably also insane. :D

[@rentonrey]

today my favorite elliott's is a question mark

[@generalmalaise2930]

can anyone tell me what guitar is elliott playing hjere

[@NanuRaenbow]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@BH8894]

Move forward.

[@brendangamble8824]

I have no idea how long this chord progression is.

[@chiscui]

The sixth Beatle

[@junemaxmusic]

Can everyone here tell me what instrument is the friend of Elliott using? Please? Sounds cool

[@closedupshop4172]

I'd say marimba or a vibraphone. I'm seriously late to the party

[@simplycara]

Hey junemax! I’m a new fan of Elliot, thanks to you. 😉

[@cassiuswest]

0:00 You ready? 😏😊

[@mufc3575]

1:24

[@brendangamble8824]

The cord would ration alone is so long.. .

[@jakkk1437]

did he transpose this?

[@pwnytown8418]

Why is Jon Brion pretending to play xylophone back there.. lol

[@boringfilms420]

what is Jon Brion playing?

[@sighsohigh]

Vibraphone

[@herrgolf]

This makes me like Jon Brion more than it makes me like Elliott Smith, even though I love both.

[@aaki31]

前半はどうでもいい。この曲の歌詞で重要なのは、最後のリフレインだけ。おそらく彼のすべての歌の中で最も幸せな瞬間だと思う。

[@geteheh3h3636]

Imagine if elliott lived a bit longer and didn't have drug problems intense to the point where jon brion cuts ties with him.... jon brion brings elliott smith onto late registration? Kanye x elliott

[@Danny__Noble]

Seven silly poopy heads with their thumbs down

[@dzurawell19]

Yea so maybe you should link to the original instead of your youtube page since you really did nothing :)