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What was Elliott Smith's relation to the Roman Candle?
Roman Candle, came about when Elliott Smith's girlfriend at the time convinced him to send a tape of the most recent eight songs that [he'd] recorded.
How did Roman Candle do on the charts?
The response to Roman Candle was mixed, with some passing it off as being derivative of Simon & Garfunkel, though Roman Candle has since been well received by critics.
Did Elliott Smith have any hits?
Miss Misery is a song by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. The song was nominated for Best Original Song in the 1998 Academy Awards.
Were there any other hits released by Elliott Smith?
Waltz #2 (XO).

Question: Did they have any influences?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Elliott Smith have any influences?