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Say Yes (Elliott Smith song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Say Yes'" is the final track of Elliott Smith's 1997 album 'Either/Or', and one of three tracks from 'Either/Or' that was used in the soundtrack of 'Good Will Hunting'.

Background and content



"Say Yes" is one of Smith's widely recognized songs. It is considered happy and optimistic in both instrumentation and lyrics in comparison to the dark tone in most of his other songs. In an interview, Smith said that the song was written about "someone particular, and I almost never do that. I was really in love with someone."

Live performances



Smith performed the song often, even during full band shows, in which he would play the song solo on an acoustic guitar.

Legacy



"Say Yes" has been used in a wide variety of movies, including 'Hurricane Streets' and 'American Pie Presents: The Book of Love', as well as being covered by Death Cab for Cutie and live by Ben Folds. It was also covered in an episode of 'One Tree Hill', when Bryan Greenberg sings to his daughter Jenny.

Cover versions



References



Category:Elliott Smith songs

Category:1997 songs

Category:1997 singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Tom Rothrock

Category:Songs written by Elliott Smith


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