Baby Britain

"Baby Britain" is a song written by Elliott Smith for his fourth studio album XO, released in 1998. The song was also released as a single in 1999.

A remix version of "Baby Britain" was released on the Baby Britain promo CD. A short instrumental version of the song appears in the short film Lucky Three.

The songs "Waltz #1" (demo), "The Enemy is You" and "Bottle Up & Explode" (demo) on the single also appear on the B-sides, Alt Versions, & Demos promo CD.

Music video

A music video, directed by Steve Hanft, was made for the song. In the video Smith can be seen in a recording studio playing various instruments, including a guitar, piano, mandolin, French horn, and drums. There is also footage of Smith playing live.

Track listings

CD single part 1

1. "Baby Britain"
2. "Waltz #1" (demo)
3. "The Enemy is You"

CD single part 2

1. "Baby Britain"
2. "Some Song"
3. "Bottle Up & Explode" (demo)

7" single

1. "Baby Britain"
2. "Waltz #1" (demo)

In popular culture

The band Bayside has a cover of "Baby Britain" on their 2006 album Acoustic.