Big Star - Nightime

[mediahater]

WOULD YOU FUCKERS QUIT ARGUING ? holy frick dudes like it or dont, but why spend your time arguing with people who wont appreciate your oppinion ?

[yourfriendg00]

arguing about music is incredibly stupid. arguing on youtube about it is even stupider. if you don't like it keep your thoughts to yourself and go listen to something you like. no one cares about some strangers opinion. but hey, thats just my opinion.

[jaspurr77]

Total indie shite..but also because there's great authentic quality to alex chilton its also good...so many bands just want to sound tepid and average..dullards with dull haircuts and dull girlfriends..music like this doesnt help despite their being flashes of inspiration which to be honest were more or less realized on the first time. sit down with a guitar if u play it and pick out..'on the street' there's a tune worth talkin about this ..i cant imagine wanting to put this on ..

[tarbethia]

bitch azz gay whiteboyz toss dis niggas salad

[11xzxzxz]

I don't think this is a bit gay, I think that is reaction formation from straight guy.

Hey Elliot Smith was a lot more "gay" than this (as if gay is a bad think, jerks) and Paul Westerberg and the Replacements were all pretty macho. I think some people think a tender song is gay because they are not in touch with their tender emotional sides.

[breeeegs]

Elliott's music is not gay at all. First of all his music describes emotions that everyone can relate to, secondly he had many girlfriends throughout his life, including one who might very well have killed him. Yes, most of his songs are quiet and peaceful, but so what. Just because he didn't write head banging thrash metal doesn't make his music gay. There is not one song where he talks about or even suggests being intimate with a dude, and I've listened to literally all of his songs

[11xzxzxz]

@breeeegs OK not gay, not that I care, I told you this. You completely miss my points .. what is wrong with you? And you think everyone can relate to emotional stuff ..haha no way. Get real. You are a nice guy (really I can tell) but if you think most guys relate to this you are wrong. And NOW YOU WILL MISINTERPRET ME ONCE AGAIN AND THINK I AM ONE OF THOSE MACHO GUYS. HEY STOP IT and think before you leap into such waters. Take care buddy .. don't mean to disrespect you but don't to me..

[MrBaebel]

Despite being listed as one of the more important production in several list (rolling stone, mojo, etc.) I don't get the goal, sorry.

For me this sounds boring, tepid, uninspired. This music just makes me yaaawn...

[popepooshard]

Ok, bit gay . Bit of a shame sounds like they have/had a lot of potential but they don't have the soul or the balls to see it through. This is why acid is bad for you kids. It takes away your musical talent and replaces it with empty promises. Shame

[elloko]

If someone asked me what means 'beautiful' this song would describe it.

[mrmdsidebottom]

Alex Chilton was a guy who was just to clever for mainstream music and before his time. He made his mark.

[FuttBucker667]

big stars influence on artist like the replacements and elliott smith in undeniable.

[KurtMoss]

New York sucks for a new orleans man, no question

[scanner1978]

Practicamente un año escuchando "sister lovers" Una estrella gigante la de Alex Chilton. Magistral.

[waltermetal1987]

BIG STAR ES DE LO MEJOR DE LOS 70'S

[MFFilms815]

Great song. Cheesey video. Bummer.

[edmund184]

One of those songs that takes a few listens before you realize how good it is. Very subtle. The production is magnificent.

[guddaysunshine]

Hola Que Tal ?

[scanner1978]

Al igual que practicamente la totalidad de las canciones del disco, maravillosa, perfecta.

[yobbo3]

children by the million

sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round

They sing

I'm in love What's that song?

I'm in love with that song

"Alex Chilton" by The Replacements

(that great song's on YouTube too)

[aj141070]

'genius' is very much overused. this is genius.

[arhyoulistening]

RIP.

[mlechman]

Genius. He was pure genius. 59 years is not enough time on this planet. The fact that I never got to see him live leaves a big, aching hole in my heart. Rest in peace, Alex.

[jedipapaw]

This just so perfectly fits a time,a place,a moment and a girl for me. It's like he was there! Rest in peace,Alex. Properly done,son...

[november191968]

"Caught a glance in your eyes

And fell through the skies": if that isn't one of the sweetest thing verbally and musically someone can think up,then what is? Memphis's lost one of its most devoted kids.

[camperlawrence]

RIP Alex

[soaresfepa]

RIP Alex Chilton! Thank you friend!

[bruhierodule]

One of my best friends' body was found today after he had been missing for a couple of months. Then this.

This song kinda fits my mood exactly...sort of numb.

RIP Alex

[KellyGreen5555]

Gorgeous & yearning. Journey well, Alex. You will be greatly missed.

[sugarbabydylan]

@KellyGreen5555 i'm not sure how you can message me..i just sent you a friend request, i hope that works! Trying to change my photo now to one of alex and i, and i don't even know how to do that! I'm very saddenned and a mess. I've cried every night and cannot force myself to listen to alex. him & i got close at one point and I'm just very sad...no other words really...but yeah..maybe we can chat

[TheInformation]

RIP Alex Chilton, one of the most influential artists on not only my own music, but the music of countless artists I love. I can't imagine a world without his work, nor do I want to.

[xuk85]

PIR...PIR

[IrishSmiles1969]

You'll be missed dearly, Alex. Rest in peace. <3

[avion9785]

thanks Alex...

[AuthenticCelestial]

I first heard this song through an Elliott Smith cover version. and now Alex is gone too. a sad day.

this is the kind of song that makes my breath catch in my throat and a chill through my body.

[saorij]

RIP Alex... so sad.

[wrs6565]

RIP, Alex Chilton.

[cindylouallen]

RIP Alex Chilton

[luciendelapeste]

RIP Alex.

[sammylammy777]

RIP... i cant imagine a world without big star or the box tops for that matter

[surfercrow]

R.i.P.

[sugarbabydylan]

R.I.P. alex ..I'm so glad I had the oppurtunity that so many other females could only dream about! *tear*

[KellyGreen5555]

@sugarbabydylan I was stunned & saddened by the news of Alex's death.

How do I send you a message?

[cloycebox]

Alex Chilton RIP.

[cindylouallen]

RIP Alex Chilton

[poppymom]

A wonderful tribute to an amazing songwriter and musician. He'll be missed.

[nazno]

This is music, but is it a song?

[AhliAnggur]

@nazno enough material for five songs, jack. that's why it's not boring pablum.

[thechazmanlyman]

Simple answer to your question:

Yes it is a song.

[dizzarch1]

I didn't know Thom Yorke was in Big Star.

[ennqq]

what are you talking about? doesn't sound anything like thom yorke.

[dizzarch1]

@ennqq I didn't know ennqq was in Big Star.

[ruecks]

Ya nothing like thom yorke.. but.. I do see elliott smith taking a lot of influence from this. I can really hear voice similarities..

[jedipapaw]

Priceless.If you think this has no influence,go check out "Queen of the Supermarket" by Springsteen...

[Generatorhead]

Achingly beautiful.

[NorOnt18]

excellent job on the video

[mwells219]

Sounds like the goo goo dolls might have ripped off this bands sound.

[mthai66]

Them and everybody else.  After you hear Big Star you realize the last 25-30 years is completely moot.

[RHutton2710]

No it hasn't - there've been a lot of great bands. It's no bad thing that groups like the replacements took inspiration from Big Star. It would be good for more people to spread the good word.

[mthai66]

@RHutton2710 I am saying that much of the musical progress of the last 25 or so years is actually redundant with what Big Star did in the early 70's, and if the band had been well know at the time *this redundancy would have been seen as obvious*.

[billhicks8]

That is quite a statement to make, even about Big Star. However, I don't perceive the timeline of music to be so linear as to agree. There have been some incredibly innovative bands that sound nothing like Big Star and have nothing to do with them or their line of influence, I would consider this apparent and obvious.

[mthai66]

This is why I said "*much* of the musical progress". They sound like they are from the future because the future was made to sound like them.

[billhicks8]

If you are persistent in wanting an answer from me then fine. A timeline is not the same as time. And even if that were the case time is not linear otherwise quantum physicists wouldn't be talking about the multi-dimensional string theory and perhaps be out of a job.

But to the point, you said 'most' music? okay. I still find that erroneous since Big Star was one little cult band. They pre-emptively understood sophisticated recording and pop-structure I guess. That's big enough for me...

[mthai66]

@billhicks8 I was just messing with you.

[mthai66]

@mthai66 I was just messing with you

[billhicks8]

Well thank goodness I thought your next comment was going to quote from Isaiah and tell me there's a hot place waiting for me for mentioning science. Luckily, Big Star fans appear to be somewhat smarter and what a relief.

[mthai66]

Lol, I'm a scientist actually.

I suppose History is linear, even if Time is nonlinear under certain conditions.

[sheez123456789]

You just wanted to use "moot" in a sentence didnt you!

[KellyGreen5555]

@sheez123456789 "Moot"...lol

[TheEaglesfan1988]

this is fucking retarded it sucks

[chillidogdupree]

@TheEaglesfan1988:

If you're going to make comments like this you need a better user name man. The Eagles? Give us a break already!

[Mr16mm]

Brings me to tears

[Soundgasm]

Said by someone who has favorited a boy george number...you are bringing the tablets down from the mountain of douche.

[anndeesavage]

Now that's funny.

[troy2045]

@funguy29 You can't really be that stupid. You must be british to be that arrogant.COCKEATER

[blackfat07]

@troy2045 You must be American to be that arrogant about British people.

[waitingonegypt]

This song is just so fantastic. I highly recommend Epic Soundtracks' version as well if you've never heard...

[cosmicrider287]

fascinating band.

[enthusiastoftoast]

This is my all-time favorite album. This song is just so beautiful.

I found an original pressing of "Third". I'm glad I snabbed it.

[benjomatico]

Wow, his voice sounds a bit like Elliott smith... nice band

[mrballistix]

Other way around

[sugarydonkey]

And no it doesn't.

[rene909]

Elliott actually covered this song pretty good.

[AstralPlane1951]

I wasnt a Big Star fan but they always seem to show up in the top 100 bands that influence Rock. Alex Chilton and Chris Bell both came, and lived, in my home town. Alex sang lead in a former group know as the Box Tops. He was 15 or 16 when he sang The Letter.

[morgellonsdoc]

Glad to discover Big Star--nice tie-in to the Box Tops' story!

[hobbsk]

Yeah...youtube videos arent going to cut it.

I suggest buying "Radio City," my favorite record of all time.

[MichaelFrances]

Big Star are really fantastic...the Ballad of El Goodo would be enough to cement their status if they did nothing else, Thirteen...they have lots of great songs across 4 albums but personally this song here is my favourite....simple and beautiful as the intro says

[00tops00]

oh man "im in love with a girl" is great and "thirteen" is awesome too! oh and another great one is "watch the sunrise"

[mrballistix]

You need to experience albums by them, If you looking for easy stuff you have to get the #1 Record/Radio City double. If you like far out shtick you need to own Sister Lovers.

[11xzxzxz]

OK thanks. This is a good song.

[kbeathappening]

the best of the power pop

[testykitty]

RIP Chris Bell

[rioknee]

An incredible bannd, shame as many that they hardly reached the top they deserve recognition for until featured on That 70's show? or something. It does give me great relief to know that todays musical score and big music building decisions are now run by those of my generation from 20-30 years ago who grew up with this band and others of its statute-Now today, getting the credit they deserve.

Cheers

Fanx for posting

[seerauberjohnny]

Although to be fair,anybody that knows music has been giving them props for years,Primal Scream,Posies,R.E.M! Of course I'm sure Alex would rather have the financial rewards...

[giodamon]

ビグスターの音楽はとてもそごいねぇ。

[BostonMA1979]

What?

[giodamon]

Big Stars' music is really awesome.

[giorgosdimitriadis]

This is a wondeful song...what an atmosphere..so warm despite the freezing streets it describes.Big Star were ahead of their times that's why they are acknowledged now.

[pinky370]

I satrt lisening Big Star after I see the last episode of House in which they play I'm in love with a girl and now I'm adicted to Big Star music. This song is really good. love it.

[hobbsk]

i love big star

[youtubinfool]

why havent i heard this before? o.O this should be shoved into teh limelight its freaking amazing.

[jbearden]

One of my favorite songs ever was.

cap'n

[KellyGreen5555]

Gorgeous.

[fignals]

this song is beautiful, thank you for posting it with the lyrics

[skibumm123]

OMFG, no WAY u found this too..

lol

GREAT song, beautifulk lyrcs, omg, awesome aawesome song

[fignals]

and all the other comments are in spanish or italian. just proves it's a great song in any language.

[edumota]

Yes, and I'm from Brazil...

[nexus007]

el más grande

[africafunk]

Melancolía profunda... Justo lo que necesitaba una noche de sábado que me quedo en casa. Hay vídeos de BIg Star? Me queman por dentro

[written12]

"Melancolia profunda". That captures it nicely.

[adrigent]

Grazie per il testo.

Thanks for the lyrics.

Grande Alessio Chilton.