10 Essential Elliott Smith Songs You Need to Listen To

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1. Clementine

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2 Angels

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3. L.A

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4. A Fond Farewell

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5. Say Yes

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6. Miss Misery

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7. Ballad of Big Nothing

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8. Waltz #2 (XO)

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9. Rose Parade

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10. Alameda

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