Waltz 2 (XO)

"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.

"Waltz #2 (XO)"
Single by Elliott Smith
from the album XO
B-side"Our Thing", "How to Take a Fall"
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1998
Format
  • CD
  • 7" vinyl
Genre
LabelDreamWorks
Songwriter(s)Elliott Smith
Producer(s)
Elliott Smith singles chronology
"Needle in the Hay"
(1995)		 "Waltz #2 (XO)"
(1998)		 "Baby Britain"
(1999)

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.
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