Baby Britain
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"Baby Britain" is a song written by Elliott Smith
for his fourth studio album XO
, released in 1998. The song was also released as a single in 1999.
A remix version of "Baby Britain" was released on the Baby Britain promo CD. A short instrumental version of the song appears in the short film Lucky Three
.
The songs "Waltz #1" (demo), "The Enemy is You" and "Bottle Up & Explode" (demo) on the single also appear on the B-sides, Alt Versions, & Demos promo CD.
, was made for the song. In the video Smith can be seen in a recording studio playing various instruments, including a guitar, piano, mandolin, French horn, and drums. There is also footage of Smith playing live.
has a cover of "Baby Britain" on their 2006 album Acoustic.
Elliott Smith
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity...
for his fourth studio album XO
XO (album)
XO is the name of the fourth album recorded by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. Smith's first work on a major label, it was released by DreamWorks Records on August 25, 1998. Bong Load Custom Records released it on vinyl LP, which has since gone out of print. Vinyl copies of XO remained...
, released in 1998. The song was also released as a single in 1999.
A remix version of "Baby Britain" was released on the Baby Britain promo CD. A short instrumental version of the song appears in the short film Lucky Three
Lucky Three
Lucky Three or Lucky Three: an Elliott Smith Portrait is an 11-minute short film featuring Elliott Smith playing acoustic songs. Directed by Jem Cohen, the film was recorded October 17-20, 1996 in Portland, Oregon, and released in 1997. It is available on Kill Rock Stars' Video Fanzine #1 release...
.
The songs "Waltz #1" (demo), "The Enemy is You" and "Bottle Up & Explode" (demo) on the single also appear on the B-sides, Alt Versions, & Demos promo CD.
Music video
A music video, directed by Steve HanftSteve Hanft
Steven P. Hanft , more commonly known as Steve Hanft, is an American independent film director.-Early life:Hanft was born in Ventura, California. He started making films at the age of 11 growing up in California. His first works consisted of surf films and nature films followed later by...
, was made for the song. In the video Smith can be seen in a recording studio playing various instruments, including a guitar, piano, mandolin, French horn, and drums. There is also footage of Smith playing live.
In popular culture
The band BaysideBayside (band)
Bayside is an American punk rock band from Queens which formed in the winter of 2000. The band has released five full length albums since signing to Victory Records...
has a cover of "Baby Britain" on their 2006 album Acoustic.