“Ballad of Big Nothing” - Elliott Smith (from Either/Or)
For as much as I love and follow music, very few artists have connected with me as deeply as Elliott Smith. Yesterday was the 6th anniversary of his death, and I had the best intentions of commemorating it, but then I left work with a 101 degree fever (Which is high for me, since I run cold. This comes as little surprise to those who know me, I’m sure.) and, well, I just plain forgot. Nonetheless, I’d still like to share one of my favorites with you. I’ve never met him or even saw him perform live, but I love his music so dearly that I felt as though I lost a friend on October 21st, 2003. It’s as hard to believe that it’s been six years since his passing as it is coming to grips with the fact that he’s gone, but wherever he is now, I hope that he’s well.
