Y’all saw the viral Michael McDonald fangirl TikTok, right? The footage of the 11-year-old girl who was delighted when her parents surprised her with a trip to see the Doobie Brothers? Who beamed upon hearing McDonald’s voice at the show? Who could not believe it when she got McDonald’s autograph and shook his hand after the gig? Who seems to love McDonald even more than our own Scott Lapatine?
We’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of Elliott Smith’s death, and the man’s life and career are increasingly fading into the mythic mists. So it can be a little shocking to be reminded of a day when Elliott Smith was a musician who was trying to make a living during a ridiculous time in American life. Case in point: Smith’s recently-unearthed appearance on the FX morning show Breakfast Time, which might be the most awkward and fascinating video that you’ll find online today.