Big Star - Take Care download song

I love how his voice sounds when he says 'take care'

Wow. Count me among the thousands who just discovered this man's great talent (via the RS article). If you're out there in the air, Alex, thank you for sharing your music with us.

Yes and they're one of the most influential bands in the history of rock.

My favorite Big Star song. So sad. RIP Alex Chilton; you will be missed: "This sounds a bit like goodbye. In a way, it is, I guess. As I leave your side, I've taken the air. Take care. Please, take care..."

this album is like a beautiful and sad journey through life. feelings of depression, loneliness, memories, old friendships, happiness, sadness, loss, hope and love. it’s a masterpiece. totally unique. everything – the spaced out production sound– the purity of Chilton’s voice – the minimalist guitar/drum style – the use of stringed section. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but the album is nothing like i’ve heard before. magnificent.

Oh to be even more haunted by his beautiful songs and voice. Sad day indeed. ..

it's the sound of deep angst and deep genius simultaneously

You should hear The Blackeyed Susans cover this.

I've been so hooked on the first two Big Star albums that I needed Yo La Tengo to lead me to this beautiful song! I can't believe their music is from the 70's... it sounds so fresh!

One of the best songs, and bands, ever.

this sounds a bit like goodbye in a way it is I guess as I leave your side I've taken the air. what does the poet mean? is "she" gonna die without him? is she gonna "die" in his mind? is he talking about the space left "unoccupied" when someone you 're meant to be with leaves? or is he just flying free? whatever he means, this song always brings me tears.

A superb and and an emotionally wrenching final"and don't forget to turn off the lights" adieu from one of the greatest cult bands Big Star.

Maybe there is a god after all..

Thank you for posting this.

"And people are such..."

This is definitely one of my favorite Big Star tracks. The emotions here are so real and genuine. Really great songwriting.

"Some people read idea books And some people have pretty looks" Easily one of the most beautifully depressing and raw songs ever written. Big Star's 'Third' is the musical equivalent to manic depression, with this being one of the sadder tracks on the album.

Third/Sister Lovers is such an amazing album. While much of it is at times depressing and cynical after the events of the first two albums, there's so much tenderness and beauty in "Take Care" and "Blue Moon". It's a respite.