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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).
Did Elliott Smith have any influences?
Elliott Smith respected and was inspired by many artists and styles.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Elliott Smith's influences?
Hearing The White Album was Elliott Smith's original inspiration to become a musician.

Question: What record?
Self-contained rewrite: What record inspired Elliott Smith?