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Elliot Smith was a truly gifted songwriter. One in a generation. Portland is so lucky to have such a gifted writer encapsulate its history in his songs. I grew up in Portland and listening to his songs always takes me back though the sleepy Portland I grew up in. It is a Portland that is long gone but will always be alive in Elliot's songs. I worked with Elliot a few times and I was lucky enough to see him perform acoustic at the Satyricon and with his full band many times. I always felt so lucky to see him play. I always knew he was a once in a lifetime performer.

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