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Waltz 2 (XO)

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"Waltz 2"
Song
B-side"Our Thing", "How to Take a Fall"

"Waltz #2 (XO)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. It was released in 1998 by record label DreamWorks as the first single from his fourth studio album, XO.

Release

The single did not chart in the United States[1] but reached number 52 in the UK Singles Chart, his highest chart placement in the UK to date.[2]

Legacy

In its article on the song, Slate called it Elliott Smith's best song.[3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Waltz #2 (XO)"4:35
2."Our Thing"2:57
3."How to Take a Fall" (CD edition only) 

References

  1. ^ "Elliott Smith – Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  2. ^ "Elliott Smith | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Schultz, William Todd (October 21, 2013). "Elliott Smith: "Waltz #2 (XO)" Is the Best Song by the Man Who Died 10 Years Ago Today". Slate. Retrieved March 14, 2015.