Few songs capture the ache of adolescence like this Big Star ballad, “Thirteen”—and few instruments can relieve that ache like an acoustic guitar from the time when you were that age. No matter the era in which you turned 13, come to Chicago Music Exchange to hear a guitar from that time, today!
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More About "Thirteen" -
"Thirteen" is a song by the American rock band Big Star. Rolling Stone describes it "one of rock's most beautiful celebrations of adolescence", and rated it #396 on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. It was written by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell. Bill Janovitz of Buffalo Tom writes in his AllMusic review of the song, "There are few songs that capture the aching innocence of adolescence as well" and calls it a "perfect melancholy ballad". The song encompasses folk and pop characteristics with its use of simple lyrics and the acoustic guitar. The song was originally featured on the 1972 album #1 Record. It was released as a single by Big Star with “Watch the Sunrise” as the B-Side, on Ardent Records, but was mislabeled as “Don’t Lie to Me”. "Thirteen" was featured in the finale of That '70s Show. The song was covered by Grace VanderWaal and Graham Verchere in the 2020 movie Stargirl on Disney+ with a Grace Vanderwaal only performance appearing as a bonus on the soundtrack.
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Gear Used:
Nathaniel’s Gear:
1967 Gibson J-50
Shure KSM32
Karl's Gear:
Ampeg B-15R Portaflex
Nash B-6
Shure SM-58
Elizabeth's Gear
1957 Gibson SJN Country Western
Shure SM-58
Shure KSM32
Dave's Gear
Ludwig Classic Oak Kit
C&C Maple/Gum Snare
Sabian AA 16" Crash & 14" Hi-Hats
Zildjian A Custom 18" Crash & A Armand 21" Ride
Featuring:
Elizabeth Moen - Vocals/Guitar
Nathaniel Murphy - Guitar
Karl Neurauter - Bass VI
Dave Piscotti - Drums
Recorded and Mixed by Daniel Escauriza
00:00 - 02:50 "Thirteen" Big Star
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Lyrics:
Won't you let me walk you home from school?
Won't you let me meet you at the pool?
Maybe Friday I can
Get tickets for the dance
And I'll take you, ooh-ooh
Won't you tell your dad, "Get off my back"
Tell him what we said 'bout 'Paint It Black'
Rock and Roll is here to stay
Come inside where it's okay
And I'll shake you, ooh-ooh
Won't you tell me what you're thinking of?
Would you be an outlaw for my love?
If it's so, well, let me know
If it's no, well, I can go
I won't make you, ooh-ooh