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Where did Elliott Smith go to school?
Elliott Smith graduated from Lincoln High School as a National Merit Scholar.
What was Roman Candle in relation to Elliott Smith?
Roman Candle is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.
Was the album Roman Candle a solo project for Elliott Smith?
What were the sales of Elliott Smith's album Roman Candle?
What else was Elliott Smith doing in 1994 besides the release of the album Roman Candle?
Elliott Smith's girlfriend at the time convinced him to send a tape of the most recent eight songs that [he'd] recorded on borrowed four-tracks and borrowed guitar.
Who did Elliott Smith send the tape of the most recent eight songs that [he'd] recorded on borrowed four-tracks and borrowed guitar to?
Elliott Smith's girlfriend at the time convinced him to send a tape to Cavity Search Records.

Question: Did they sign him to a contract?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Cavity Search Records sign Elliott Smith to a contract?