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"
Released	September 21, 1998
Genre	Indie pop
Label	DreamWorks
Songwriter(s)	Elliott Smith
Producer(s)	Elliott Smith Tom Rothrock Rob Schnapf
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]

The song was covered by Kiki and Herb in their 2016 cabaret show Kiki & Herb: Seeking Asylum! at Joe's Pub.[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
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.
4. Stewart, Zachary (2016-05-03). "Kiki and Herb: Seeking Asylum!". Talkhouse. Retrieved 2020-11-05.