Elliott Smith

Rare Elliott Smith Track Discovered

The Huffington Post | Amy Lee | Posted 11.22.2011

Read More: Video, Misery Let Me Down, Elliott Smith, Elliott Smith Song Found, Elliot Smith, Elliott Smith Track, Elliott Smith New Song, Elliot Smith Unreleased Song, Elliott Smith Song Discovered, Culture News

"Misery Let Me Down" sounds like an Elliott Smith song you might have heard before, but chances are, you haven't. Smith performed the song in 1997...

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Dog Ears Music: Born in August Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 10.12.2011

Read More: David Steinberg, Elliott Smith, Count Basie (and His Orchestra), Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Shock G, Pierre Boulez & SWF Symphony Orchestra Baden-Baden), Pierre Schaeffer (Hans Rosbaud, Klaus Schulze, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Danielle Evin, Music, Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead), mp3s, Whitney Houston, Phil Ramone, Abbey Lincoln (& Max Roach), Benny Carter (& Quincy Jones and His Orchestra), Jim Carroll, Connie Stevens, Marc Broude, Joe Strummer (& the Mescaleros), Lucille Ball, Caetano Veloso, Dog Ears, Herb Ellis, Aol Music, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week, we review albums by Whitney Houston, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Elliott Smith, Marc Broude and more.

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Dog Ears Music: Boulevard of Independence Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 08.31.2011

Read More: Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra, Elliott Smith, Moby, Dave Alvin, Aimee Mann, Johnny Cash, Animal Collective, Neil Young, Danielle Evin, Bob Dylan, Music, mp3s, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Björk, Phil Ramone, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Ani DiFranco, Dog Ears, James Taylor, Love, British Sea Power, Bruce Springsteen, Azure Ray, Kinch, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week, we feature music by Moby, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Springsteen, Bjork and more.

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Sing It Loud: Chatting with k.d. lang, JD Souther and Bobby Long, Plus a Beginners Audio Exclusive

Mike Ragogna | Posted 07.24.2011

Read More: Jelly Roll Morton, Bonnie Raitt, Guster, Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, Eric Roberts, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, Fred Eltringham, Chris Walters, Joe, Georges Delarues, Laura Nyro, Dave Palmer, Mike Mills, Ornette Coleman, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Chuck Mitchell, Kruu-Fm, Tim Hardin, The White Stripes, Cole Porter, Roger Niell, Barry Mann, Leonard Cohen, Duke Ellington, Eye of the Beholder, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, American Idol, Roy Orbison, Glenn Frey, Elliott Smith, Mélanie Laurent, Judee Sill, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, Lex Price, k.d. Lang, Neil Young, Gilbert and Sullivan, Ewan MacGregor, The Kinks, Glen Campbell, Miles Davis, Daniel Clark, Rogers & Hammerstein, The Beatles, Jeff Coffin, John Coltrane, Longbranch Pennywhistle, Rob McGaha, Carly Simon, Gus Van Sant, Elton John, Don Henley, Christopher Plumber, Brian Reitzell, Bing Crosby, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, The Rolling Stones, Sam Shepard, Joe Pisapia, Carole King, Gershwin, Nona Hendryx, Harold Arlen, Viktor Krauss, Bob Dylan, Peggy Lee, Tom Waits, Liam Watson, Brian Sutton, Mark Ethridge, Meryl Streep, Waddy Wachtel, Randy Newman, Jackson Browne, Fats Waller, JD Souther, Gene Clark, The Band, Jimmy Webb, James Taylor, The Wallflowers, Josh Grange, Bruce Springsteen, Salmonberries, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

One of my favorite tracks on k.d. lang's new album is the opener, "I Confess," which sounds like Brill Building meets country, meets...okay, I'll shut up now, k.d. lang has the rest.

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Interview With Brad Mehldau on the Art of Solo Piano

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Brad Mehldau, Renee Fleming, Anne Sofie Von Otter, Cole Porter, Classical, The Art of the Trio, The Art of Solo Piano, Jazz, Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Highway Rider, The Sound of Music, Radiohead, Love Sublime, My Favorite Things, The Beatles, Live at Marciac, John Coltrane, Love Songs, James Taylor, Live in Tokyo, Elegiac Cycle, Jazz Online, Arts News
Joseph Vella

I have interviewed the virtuosic pianist Brad Melhdau many times over the years. But this is the first time we focus exclusively on his approach to his solo work.

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Dog Ears Music: 'Tis The Season Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mavis Staples, Elliott Smith, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, David Sanborn, Etta James, Calexico, Under Byen, Music, Kenny Dorham, John Hiatt, Billy Preston, Dolly Parton, John Mayer, The Beatles, The Heavy, The Innocence Mission, Buffalo Springfield, Ben Sollee, Sly & the Family Stone, Carly Simon, Charlie Rich, Surfer Blood, Julia Kent, Elton John, Cory Williams, Benny Goodman, Sparks, A Tribe Called Quest, The Velvet Underground, Tv on the Radio, The Ruby Suns, Horse Feathers, The Temper Trap, Led Zeppelin, Danielle Evin, Willie Dixon, Radiohead, Sister Gertrude Morgan, The National, Clara Rockmore, Telemetry Orchestra, mp3s, Rev. Edward Clayborn, Brian Eno, Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Phil Ramone, Buddy Guy, Astrud Gilberto, Marvin Etzioni, Loretta Lynn, Dog Ears, James Taylor, Drive-by Truckers, Marvin Gaye, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

It's not just the thought that counts; it's the overview of how each year we repeat the journey home. And on the return -- our jeans a little tighter, the déjà vu unpleasantries of travel; all a mere blip, as in the end we still do anything to come home to our loved ones.

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Dog Ears Music: Ghostlike

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams, The Besnard Lakes, Calvin Harris, Danielle Evin, Music, The Dears, The Low Anthem, mp3s, John Cale, Ladytron, Mekons, Skip James, Bob Schneider, Phil Ramone, David Bowie, Dog Ears, Jukebox the Ghost, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week, we feature music from Ladytron, Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Richard Swift, and The Sex Pistols, among others.

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Astoria Characters: The Hot Chicks in the Cool Band

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dylan, Astoria, University of Maryland, Elliott Smith, Shannon Sigley, Jamie Stellini, Vh-1, Saysha Heinzman, Husker Du, Kate Bush, Beatles, Valley Stream, Talking Heads, New Jersey, Angela Bowers, Sparrow Bar, Heart, Craigslist, Long Island, Afghan Wigs, New York University, Shillelagh Tavern, Guns N' Roses, New York News, Jamies, New York News
Nancy Ruhling

Mortally wounded by a love gone wrong, Jamie Stellini decided to wear her heart on her rhythm guitar and chronicle her feelings with chord and chorus for a year and post everything on the Internet.

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That "St. Judy's Comet" Kid: A Dinner Conversation With Harper Simon

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sesame Street, Van Morrison, Graceland, Elliott Smith, Country Joe McDonald, Inara George, Paul Simon, Native Americans, Neil Young, Ben Okri, Edie Brickell, Menlo Park, The Beatles, Matt Hires, Sam Nelson, Rick Nelson, Harper Simon, The Roches, Carly Simon, The Comedy Store, Seven McDonald, Petra Hayden, Carrie Fisher, The Association, Elvis Costello, The Byrds, The Velvet Underground, Charlie McCoy, The Rolling Stones, Simon & Garfunkel, Melody Gardot, The Shakers, The Everly Brothers, Lloyd Green, Fred Carter, Carole King, Bach, Becky Stark, Bob Dylan, Melissa North, Chopin, The Bee Gees, The Pretenders, Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Elini Mandell, Leonard Cohen, Karmann Ghia, Ken Burns, Entertainment News, Ricky Nelson, Rolling Stone, Robert Francis, Phil Ramone, Randy Newman, Rickie Lee Jones, Joni Mitchell, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, The Living Sisters, Itunes, James Taylor, Bob Johnston, Debussey, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Last year, harper Simon independently released an excellent solo debut that established him as one of the best new singer-songwriters in the genre.

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My Favorite Records of the Decade

Chris Campbell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Elliott Smith, Centro-Matic, Entertainment, Son Volt, Damien Jurado, Slobberbone, Will Oldham, Marah, Eels, Indie, Josh Rouse, Music, The Wrens, Josh Ritter, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Arcade Fire, Wilco, Okkervil River, Richard Buckner, Gillian Welch, Albums, Robert Becker, Aimee Mann, Best-Albums-of-the-Decade, Rock and Roll, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
Chris Campbell

Nothing has given me more pleasure this year and this decade than music. It's my therapist, joy, shoulder, understanding and just about everything else that compliments the emotions.

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HuffPost Exclusives: R.E.M. and Cory Chisel, Plus Bruce Hornsby Interview, Big Star Box, Paolo Nutini Live, This Week's New Albums, and more...

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Renee Fleming, Kid Cudi, Sony Legacy, The Pointer Sisters, Kanye West, Brendan Benson, Scarlett Johansson, Ying Yang Twins, Rob Blackledge, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemaekrs, Trick Daddy, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Bobby Read, One Tree Hill, Joe Wilson, Yes, John Christian Adams, Bruce Hornsby, Vern Gosdin, Manic Street Preachers, Wbcn, John Fogerty, Muse, Goalie, Bill Medley, Columbia Records, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Robbie Robertson, William and Mary, Men at Work, Williamsburg, VIncent Moon, Flo Rida, Shudder to Think, Soccer, Donnie McClurkin, Disney, Cab Calloway, Jack DeJohnette, Medicaid, American Idol, Outloud!, 429 Records, Colin Hay, Verve Forecast, Social Security, Elliott Smith, BBC Radio, The Lovemakers, Peter Yorn, The Raconteurs, RCA Records, Ne-Yo, Something to Burn, Shadows Fall, The Band of Heathens, Uncle Kracker, Matthew Sweet, Gary Go, Dappled Cities, Grey's Anatomy, Atlantic Records, Cy Coleman, Alex Chilton, Adriel Harris, Matt Chamberlain, Ahmet Ertegun, Q-Tip, Mason Jennings, The Black Dahlia Murders, Living Colour, Michael Raphael, Stax, Beyonce, J.T. Taylor, John Mayall, Mark Knopfler, Patrick Warren, Ricky Scaggs, Boston College, The Grateful Dead, Jody Stephens, Bill Evans, Tom Russell, Golden Smog, Clive David, Jupiter One, Randy Newman, Robert Hunter, Power Pop, The Band, Bruce Springsteen, Infected Mushroom, Eurythmics, Andy Hummel, Jon Auer, Levon Helm, Christian McBride, John Sebastian, Tina Sinatra, Aiden Brown, Phish, Sony Music, Royal Bangs, John King, Grace Potter, Peter Buck, Graham Albert, My Morning Jacket, The Peace Corps, Jeremiah, Santana, G.I. Bill, Steve Winwood, Big Pun, Rob Kemp, David Sylvain, Chris Knight, Doug Derryberry, That Noise, Lyfe Jennings, Honor Society, Sonny Emory, Entertainment News, Gordon Gano, Blake Mills, Jack Lawrence, Chris Bell, Frank Sinatra, E Street Band, Jefferson Airplane, Trey Songz, Eric Clapton, The Righteous Brothers, Chip deMatteo, Thomas Newman, Jer Coons, Arnold Schoenberg, Bill Lloyd, Barry White, Keith Sykes, Nancy Sinatra, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, Orange, Paolo Nutini, The Beatles, Big Star, Anvil, Nashville, Air Supply, Frank Sinatra Jr., Chad Smith, Wwf, Dada Life, Porcupine Tree, Peter Bernhard, Ace Frehley, The Grates, Revolutionary War, Butterfly Boucher, The Elms, The Shawshank Redemption, Medicare, Kurt Carr, Bobby Labonte, Marie Digby, Stars of Track and Filed, Afghan Whigs, Simian Mobile Disco, Americana, The Rifles, Mary J. Blige, The 69 Eyes, Al Albert, Memphis, Savoy Brown, Dreamworks, Every Time I Die, George Jones, Nina Simone, Big Scoop, Lady GaGa, Ardent Studios, Cain's Offering, R.E.M., Moneen, Kroq, Rubik, Kittie, Cornwallis, Dodos, All-4-One, Megadeth, Sonos, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

R.E.M. will be releasing Live At The Olympia, a 39-song, two CD set containing "working rehearsals" from 2007. I was lent a track that captures the band's energy and insightful views.

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Get Your Folk On: Jeff Hanson At Schubas

Decider | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jeff Hanson Chicago, Elliott Smith, Madam Owl Schubas, Jeff Hanson, Chicago News

It's not insulting to point out to Minnesota folk-rocker Jeff Hanson his musical similarity to Elliott Smith, but it's wrong to suggest he's a warmed-...

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