Elliott Smith - No Name No. 5 Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'No Name No. 5'?

   The lyrics for 'No Name No. 5' were written by Steven Paul Smith, better known as Elliott Smith.

2. On which album is 'No Name No. 5' featured?

   'No Name No. 5' is featured on Elliott Smith’s third studio album, Either/Or, released on February 25, 1997.

3. Was Elliott Smith also a member of a band while recording 'No Name No. 5'?

   Yes, Elliott Smith was a member of the band Heatmiser while recording 'No Name No. 5' for the Either/Or album. Heatmiser dissolved shortly after the album's release.

4. Where was 'No Name No. 5' recorded?

   'No Name No. 5' was recorded at several locations in Portland, Oregon, including Smith's own house, Joanna Bolme's house, Undercover, Inc., Laundry Rules Recording, and the Heatmiser House, as well as The Shop in Arcata, California.

5. Did 'No Name No. 5' or the album Either/Or chart in the US?

   No, neither 'No Name No. 5' nor the album Either/Or charted in the US. However, Either/Or received critical acclaim and became Elliott Smith’s best-selling album.

6. Who produced 'No Name No. 5'?

   'No Name No. 5' was produced by Elliott Smith along with Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf. The collaborative production helped shape the distinctive sound of the Either/Or album.