(7) Elliott Smith "Wouldn't Mama Be Proud?" 7-17-99 Olympia

The original upload of this video was deleted, so this is being uploaded once again. Hope nobody minds. Elliott Smith performing "Wouldn't Mama Be Proud?" at the Yo Yo A Go-Go Festival in Olympia, WA.

[@blueroslyn298]

Most underrated guitar player ever

[@Gabes47]

Factual

[@Laneganswake]

All noodley rock/metal guitarists should have to learn to play his songs

[@mrdaniel511]

Even when it's a straight up literal-meaning pop song, Elliott finds a way to express it in the most poignant, dream-like way possible. Goddamit, Elliott.

[@christianclarke4988]

there may be several musical geniuses, several poetic geniuses, several tortured souls who have done great things, but Elliot is the ONLY one who has ever given the world all these things in one man. Bless his beautiful soul

[@jessemillis9246]

Agreed he was truly a special soul

[@glacierfruits5350]

It's funny, there were probably lots of other people just as brilliant, maybe even more so, throughout history (bearing in mind we've been around thousands and thousands of years) that will never be remembered because technology didn't allow it. I'm grateful we have these pieces of Elliott left to remember him by, I'm sure countless people who knew someone incredible weren't so lucky; to be able to hear him whenever we need to is truly a gift

[@seanmatthewking]

@@glacierfruits5350 No. Everyone sucked until the 90s.

[@francy150207]

Elliott is an angel, his voice, his music, his soul. The emotion he transmits are very rare! Surely he is now in Heaven and he has all the love that was missing. Come in my dreams Elliott, I want to hug! Come!

[@marialuzgalati7705]

His soul ....

[@howl_howl]

My friend Jim Matio who passed away today. He got me into Elliott Smith especially the Figure 8 album. This is my favorite track from it. I purchased it on vinyl today in memory of Jim & Elliott!! Rest eazy!! Love Tim. 😞🖤

[@LeslieSmith-nn3kf]

Beautifully put! I just saw my 248th concert and I would trade every one to just have seen him once!

[@Nyco_lee]

R.I.P the best man in this world.

[@mattgeary9987]

Elliott wouldve turned 50 today - Happy Bday, you wonderful man.. we miss you

[@justmart4455]

Would've loved to see him with white hair, like some god like thom yorke

[@justaperson98]

Elliott, you are honestly incredible.

[@kittystanby4686]

Listening Elliott Smith changes my dreams. It changes the way I feel in my dreams. I can only listen every now and then though.

[@APublicDomain]

Most people reject honesty for distraction and an 'easy to swallow' soundtrack to accompany them through a routine, it's convenient and painless. It takes compassion and understanding to identify with another's deeper emotions... You obviously have that capacity, which is something to cherish and look after regardless of all around you. Elliott Smith's genius for melody, and understanding of song composition will one day be fully recognized. Perhaps his beauty as a human being will never be.

[@opheliajade1986]

I appreciate the beauty ok!

[@pitstopchr]

Yea hes the best songwriter imo

[@inflightsolo]

This whole show looks amazing. I've watched 'Southern Belle' almost every day...RIP mate.

[@mikejeffries3333]

Still watching almost every day 9 years later?

[@antoinette3000]

i saw elliott @ the troubador around 97.needless to say Ive listened to him daily since,now my kids and their friends are totally obsessed(in a good way)to him as well. R.I.P. Sincerly,A.

[@mymayapapaya]

I wish I was that microphone.

[@ArkadianDream]

mymayapapaya way too many close shots in this whole live for my heart to handle. The footage from division day is UNBEARABLE

[@opheliajade1986]

It is good quality for sure. All of it! 😘

[@bigchickentime7391]

Yoo 😳

[@TrevorCrown]

Greatness in every note.

[@marialuzgalati7705]

Oh my fucking god, i miss you so much

[@sgbridgette]

No one minds Thank you for the upload!

[@HotBreakfist]

i just realized how annoyed i get when elliott's applause doesn't contain screaming ovation

[@frafrafrafrafra]

This song makes me cry

[@grasielapiasson4089]

amoo demaaais

[@naughtiusmaximus1231]

If I send you postcards from the side of the road . . . I love you Elliott!

[@ClickKlack43]

Amazing.

[@Nangsuuh]

I love the way the corners of his mouth always point a bit upwards ... Like if he's about to smile.

[@martinsmartini44]

16 years ago and not a single fucking like. Take it man, you've deserved it

[@ganuenen]

everyone i know thinks his voice is depressing and shittty, i think he has the voice of an angel and i think my friends have the brain of a fucking gold fish!!

[@seanmatthewking]

I think his studio recordings are much better than his live. I think his real talent was songwriting, not performing.

[@motorjuice]

Your soul is safe in the stars my good friend

[@valahogy]

the intro is so fukking goood

[@joepoop2901]

Mama is proud of u Elliott!!!! I bet she thinks of u everyday.

[@beaglehowl]

if momma's not proud, please know that I am.

[@xxmyharturhandzxx]

:,)

[@bigd934]

so good.

[@Boosto111]

still solid

[@StelliosHolmes]

@ganuenen Exactly the same. they just rip into say it's depressing and repetative without taking the time to actually listen beneath the veneer and soak up the beauty of his words and that really hacks me off because honestly anyone who listens to Elliott's music and I mean listen and give it a chance can't help but be moved, I just take solace in the fact that there's people that can appreciate the true talent and I'm gonna leave my friends to their Mumford and Son and Kings and Leon Bullshit!

[@theone5022]

The greatest musician that has ever existed outside of God

[@kevinthomas4180]

it's 6am, woke up a hour ago. Got my bottle of vodka here. I started early, as usual. Wouldn't mama be proud?

[@seanmatthewking]

Go for a run instead. Or drink some vodka and then go for a run. Idk, I just know for me when I start the day with a “good” habit and some exercise, everything else tends to fall in place. It can be a short slow jog at first too. Or even a walk. Just one possible suggestion.

[@LivvyLooification]

fucking mezmerised

[@Nokiathrower]

@beaglehowl You made me smile by this comment. Thank you :)

[@taketheveilpluto]

What the hell are you talking about? No shit. I meant was the year of the video and the release date of figure eight, but it was the year before the cd came out.

[@velouriafiction5000]

[@shotterslife]

yeah...sadly...

[@taketheveilpluto]

is this the year figure 8 was released?

[@lengtith]

I think you mean "acquired" taste. ;)

[@booglerized]

what did you write?

[@jjmacintire2410]

as long as she aint a preplanning pharma momma well in wich case

[@davidmichael4750]

christ. i stood outside while he played