Waltz 2 (XO)

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The correct title of this article is Waltz #2 (XO). The omission of the # is due to technical restrictions.
"Waltz #2 (XO)"
Waltz 2 (XO) cover.jpg
Single by Elliott Smith
from the album XO
B-side"Our Thing", "How to Take a Fall"
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1998
Genre
LabelDreamWorks
Songwriter(s)Elliott Smith
Producer(s)
Elliott Smith singles chronology
"Miss Misery"
(1997) 		"Waltz #2 (XO)"
(1998) 		"Baby Britain"
(1999)

"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]

The song was covered by Kiki and Herb in their 2016 cabaret show Kiki & Herb: Seeking Asylum! at Joe's Pub.[4]

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.
  4. ^ Stewart, Zachary (2016-05-03). "Kiki and Herb: Seeking Asylum!". Talkhouse. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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