Please don't ever take this video down. This version is so good. I come back to it every now and then and it still sounds like the first time I ever heard it. Thanks Sam
Every time I hear this beautiful song I feel so sad, get a lump in my throat ... #1 because of the Haunting Melody/Words. #2 because his life was too short. Such incredible talent. We Miss You Harry Nilsson.
Last night I watched an episode of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir on UA-cam. Harry was the guest star and sang this beautiful song. He did so many great songs.
I first heard Harry in 1973, graduation night. The radio station played the complete album of "Land of Point" (they used to do that back then...). He had me there. Then I heard NilssonSchmilsson and it was the best record I'd heard. What a voice and lyrics. It was all so poetic. I ended up living in the next town over from where he lived at the end of his life--Yorba Linda, CA. My kids grew up on him and knew the lyrics!
Sad when a few songs are a cry for love, and become a hit. You are still alone and depressed! People love them. Yet still, you have to face another day without her. Bless you Harry. May peace be with you now my heartbroken friend. x
People won't like this but IMO Lennon didn't have as much talent as Nilsson. They were horrid influences on eachother and would go on days long drinking benders in NYC. it's so sad when such talent was squandered. RIP to both Harry and John.
To summarise how good Nilsson was...in an interview John Lennon was asked who his favourite artist was and he replied Nilsson..then who was his favourite band was and he replied Nilsson..
Acoustic guitar with Harry's voice sounds better than violins! But the reverb in the version on vinyl makes Harry's voice sounds so brilliant! I love all the versions! 🎶
"love is a beautiful thing when it knows how to swing and it moves like a clock, but the hands on the clock tear the lovers apart, and it's breaking my heart to spend another day without her" Good lord. I love this man, what an incredible artist... wish he hadn't died so young.
Without Him Breath control. I remember that Harry had it to burn. I once timed one of his phrases to 18 seconds, (same as Sinatra on SOLILOQUY from Carousel). You're not really aware he's doing it. 'Artless.' And I recall Nancy Sinatra once sharing an anecdote -- back stage one time with Harry as he lectured her on how she should practice extend phrases . . . like this one, a 1971 live TV performance of WITHOUT HER. 13 seconds beginning at the 57 second mark through to 1:09 (". . . spend another day (breath) without her.") Other than Sinatra no other artist could do this so 'effortlessly.'
I spend the night in a chair thinking she'll be there But she never comes And then I wake up and wipe the sleep from my eyes And I rise to face another day Without her Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo It's just no good anymore when you walk through the door Of an empty room And you go inside and set a table for one, it's no fun When you spend a day Without her Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo We burst the pretty balloon, took us to the moon It's such a beautiful thing But it's ended now And it sounds like a lie If I said I'd rather die, than live without her Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo Love is a beautiful thing when it knows how to swing And it grooves like a clock But the hands on the clock tell the lovers to part And it's breaking my heart To have to spend another day without her Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo I spend the night in a chair thinking she'll be there But she never comes And then I wake up and wipe the sleep from my eyes And I rise to face another day Without her Doo doo, doo doo doo Can't go on without her Doo doo, doo doo doo There's no song without her
Watched an old episode of "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" today. Harry was on this episode and I remembered seeing it when I was a child. He sang this lovely song and it brought back some sweet memories. Miss you, Harry.
That would be 1.26, "The Music Maker," where the Captain charms him into setting one of his (the Captain's) poems to music and play it for Carolyn (as she was called in the series).
I remember watching this broadcast in 1971. I was 10 years old. We loved Harry Nilsson. The BBC "In Concert" series was incredible. But this felt strange to me, as he didn't want an audience. So he faked one and performed alone. It felt strangely sterile and sad at the time. Well, to me, that is. I was used to the artists chatting/joking shyly to the tiny, young studio audience. But he was remarkable. As this performance attests. What a generation of singer songwriters.!!
First song I ever heard by Nilsson. It came on the radio over WNEW-FM when they were just beginning free form and blew me away. I wouldn't be surprised if Jonathan Schwartz was the DJ who put it on.
just a guy and a guitar can have more impact, feeling and soul than a group. one of the ultimate heartbreak songs this is how I feel now that Joy has gone from my life xx
I've just discovered Nilsson over the last two weeks and he's just an unparalleled talent. Too bad he's known more for his unrealized potential rather than the incredible music he was able to give us.
he's not known more for unrealised potential. losing his voice and alcoholism is LIFE doing it's thing. the voice bit was nothing but Nilsson doing his thing. i love him every day.
Came across this by accident, I had forgotten how good he was, Shame we don't have someone around like him today, that can sing in tune and hold a note without electronics
TenStarsplus!!!!!! Nobody tops the late great Harry Nilsson on anything he ever recorded!! Thank you for posting this fantabulous video!! RIP Harry, a lot of us still love your singing!!!!!!
Just a guy and a guitar can have more impact and can impart more feeling than a group or orchestra. One of the ultimate heartbreak songs. This is how I feel now Joy has gone from ma vie. xx
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My love of 56 married years is gone now. These words sum up my existence . There is one true love in life . Find yours without delay.
Glad you knew it if only for a brief time.
I'm so sorry
This song is so immaculately written it makes me want to give up songwriting, its heartbreaking...RIP Harry
haha as a songwriter myself I agree. I both hate and love songs like this.
@@thejamnasium6447 this is what should be inspiring though!
Indeed
No auto tune, computer drum tracks, just pure talent..miss these days.
This is one of the best songs ever written! Harry was a genius.
Only someone who has felt the pain of lost love could write something as melodic, touching, and mournful as this song.
Wow... just... Wow.
What a monster talent that guy was.
Please don't ever take this video down. This version is so good. I come back to it every now and then and it still sounds like the first time I ever heard it. Thanks Sam
me too sam. best version every and only on this BBC special.
This version is haunting
Every time I hear this beautiful song I feel so sad, get a lump in my throat ... #1 because of the Haunting Melody/Words. #2 because his life was too short. Such incredible talent. We Miss You Harry Nilsson.
Was allowed to stay up late and record this of the television still have this magical performance
@@frostyfrost4094 that's cool
To make such extraordinary talent seem effortless.
That s a gift in itself.
My dear Martha wife of 54 years is in hospital with covid, and I think of this song.
Frank, I pray your dear Martha is well and happy and is by your side listening to Harry. 💗
Last night I watched an episode of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir on UA-cam. Harry was the guest star and sang this beautiful song. He did so many great songs.
I've loved Harry since 1965!!!
This man will forever be my favorite musical artist of all time
Life 's not fair that he came and went so quickly.What a voice! I wish I could go back to 1971.....
This song will crack your soul as the weight of its quiet sorrow and desperate longing sinks into your brain.
lmao!
Yup, consider me cracked.
It cracked me.
Yes...
A little over dramatic...but ok
Remember this when it came out... Brilliant 🙏🙏🙏
Perfection.
I’ve watched this at least 30 times today. Instant obsession.
Simply put.. Just Genius.
Perfection in under 2 minutes.
I first heard Harry in 1973, graduation night. The radio station played the complete album of "Land of Point" (they used to do that back then...). He had me there. Then I heard NilssonSchmilsson and it was the best record I'd heard. What a voice and lyrics. It was all so poetic. I ended up living in the next town over from where he lived at the end of his life--Yorba Linda, CA. My kids grew up on him and knew the lyrics!
Sad when a few songs are a cry for love, and become a hit. You are still alone and depressed! People love them. Yet still, you have to face another day without her. Bless you Harry. May peace be with you now my heartbroken friend. x
The more Harry Nilsson I hear the more obsessed I get.
Me too! 🥰
That's how I felt many years ago toooo. ❤❤
By far the greatest singer/song writer ever. To have Lennon say he's inspired by Harry, says alot.
People won't like this but IMO Lennon didn't have as much talent as Nilsson. They were horrid influences on eachother and would go on days long drinking benders in NYC. it's so sad when such talent was squandered. RIP to both Harry and John.
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To summarise how good Nilsson was...in an interview John Lennon was asked who his favourite artist was and he replied Nilsson..then who was his favourite band was and he replied Nilsson..
Who could give this a thumbs down? He could have sung this without any accompaniment and it would’ve been a symphony. We miss you Harry. ❤️
Awesome version of a great Nilsson classic.
One of the greatest singers ever.
Can remember this performance on the Ghost of Mrs Muir yes I am that old.
Velho é a estrada...vc é experiente 😉
What a captivating song...
this is by far the best version this song, much better than the one on the album. harry is stunning.
Acoustic guitar with Harry's voice sounds better than violins! But the reverb in the version on vinyl makes Harry's voice sounds so brilliant! I love all the versions! 🎶
What a haunting and sad song from one of the best voices ever. Surprised it has not been used in a soundtrack.
Harry Nilsson paints with personal vocal miniatures every song and I cannot imagine anybody else playing his songs the way he did.Amazing!
The feelings i have for this song and this extraordinaire artiste are beyond love love ♥️
He was an incredible artist who gave us so many good songs. Love you Harry
Hello Sheryl, How are you doing?
Harry is brilliant, why he is not in the hall of fame is a huge mystery!
He will be, give it time.
hollywood walk of fame
Richard Gray ..Harry wouldn't care.
Richard too talented,no gimmicks or Botox!
He had too much talent to be ignored. He deserves the recognition more than too many that are already there.
Lovely voice, great talent, thanks Harry for being on earth xxx
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"love is a beautiful thing when it knows how to swing and it moves like a clock, but the hands on the clock tear the lovers apart, and it's breaking my heart to spend another day without her"
Good lord. I love this man, what an incredible artist... wish he hadn't died so young.
Me too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what's the meaning of "when it knows~ hands on the clock tear~"
their time together ran out
@@frankbrennan3812 It's true -- no one but Harry Nilsson could have written this song. Instantly recognizable style. Not many artists have it.
Such a wonderful artist.
I hummed my way thru a hard time once hearin' harry, good man
the world doesn't produce talent like this anymore.
splendid
I miss this guy. So much.
angelic voice
This is fabulous.
What a voice
Without Him
Breath control. I remember that Harry had it to burn. I once timed one of his phrases to 18 seconds, (same as Sinatra on SOLILOQUY from Carousel). You're not really aware he's doing it. 'Artless.' And I recall Nancy Sinatra once sharing an anecdote -- back stage one time with Harry as he lectured her on how she should practice extend phrases . . . like this one, a 1971 live TV performance of WITHOUT HER. 13 seconds beginning at the 57 second mark through to 1:09 (". . . spend another day (breath) without her.") Other than Sinatra no other artist could do this so 'effortlessly.'
What an amazing voice. Clear as a bell.
Nobody can sing like this today.
Loved this song the first time i heard it as a kid.
One of the most underrated artists...
he was the beatles favourite artist, particularly john and ringo.
he was pretty big when I was 16 years old in 1972
@@tonyrobertson1085 Right? He isn't underrated at all.
We miss you, Harry. We will always love you.
Great song and artist! We miss you Harry.
Have not heard this before but it's lovely , so simple & sung beautifully by the late great Harry Nilsson . Fabulous !
Harry is not underrated in the hearts of his fans. This is more than beautiful. So fortunate to have this.
A perfect love song in under two minutes, genius Harry...
a man of great melodies
When I heard BS&T's version of this song, I found Harry Nilsson. He is a one of the best artists of that generation.
I spend the night in a chair thinking she'll be there
But she never comes
And then I wake up and wipe the sleep from my eyes
And I rise to face another day
Without her
Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo
It's just no good anymore when you walk through the door
Of an empty room
And you go inside and set a table for one, it's no fun
When you spend a day
Without her
Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo
We burst the pretty balloon, took us to the moon
It's such a beautiful thing
But it's ended now
And it sounds like a lie
If I said I'd rather die, than live without her
Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo
Love is a beautiful thing when it knows how to swing
And it grooves like a clock
But the hands on the clock tell the lovers to part
And it's breaking my heart
To have to spend another day without her
Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo
I spend the night in a chair thinking she'll be there
But she never comes
And then I wake up and wipe the sleep from my eyes
And I rise to face another day
Without her
Doo doo, doo doo doo
Can't go on without her
Doo doo, doo doo doo
There's no song without her
Amazing is the only way to describe the song & performance. Been a Nilsson fan a long time first time I've seen this just great!
Harry Nilsson...amazing talent....voice.... One of the Best singer songwriters.....EVER!!
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this is a gift.
One of the most beautiful songs ever!
Heard "Without Her" around the middle of this past week; it's Sunday evening and the song is still in my head. Life's essential beauty and hurt.
Damn this hits close to home. Super good artist, if you haven't listent to "the point"
DO IT for real
I have Loved Harry since his appearance on "The Ghost And Mrs. Muir"....R.I.P, Harry, we miss you.....
No song without her !! Ain’t that the truth?
Flawless and perfect.
man..what a voice and talent. breaking my heart
Watched an old episode of "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" today. Harry was on this episode and I remembered seeing it when I was a child. He sang this lovely song and it brought back some sweet memories. Miss you, Harry.
Yes, I've seen that.
So much talent. Too short a time.
I loved seeing Harry in a TV show! I watch the episode on UA-cam! ❤️ So cool! And singing songs! 🎶
That what he did best!
That would be 1.26, "The Music Maker," where the Captain charms him into setting one of his (the Captain's) poems to music and play it for Carolyn (as she was called in the series).
Even singing in the episode, his pied piper quality converted everyone listening ...
The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard
I remember watching this broadcast in 1971. I was 10 years old. We loved Harry Nilsson. The BBC "In Concert" series was incredible. But this felt strange to me, as he didn't want an audience. So he faked one and performed alone. It felt strangely sterile and sad at the time. Well, to me, that is. I was used to the artists chatting/joking shyly to the tiny, young studio audience. But he was remarkable. As this performance attests. What a generation of singer songwriters.!!
Absolutely beautiful
Great point about that off-beat. Nilsson is so impressive here. What a talent.
so so lovely.....sigh. oh, Harry
First song I ever heard by Nilsson. It came on the radio over WNEW-FM when they were just beginning free form and blew me away. I wouldn't be surprised if Jonathan Schwartz was the DJ who put it on.
Yup! I remember!
just a guy and a guitar can have more impact, feeling and soul than a group.
one of the ultimate heartbreak songs
this is how I feel now that Joy has gone from my life xx
Cheers Harry..!
what an incredible musician, wow... the nuances of his voice to the brilliant melodies and words he wrote
Can't get enough of this song
I've just discovered Nilsson over the last two weeks and he's just an unparalleled talent. Too bad he's known more for his unrealized potential rather than the incredible music he was able to give us.
he's not known more for unrealised potential. losing his voice and alcoholism is LIFE doing it's thing. the voice bit was nothing but Nilsson doing his thing. i love him every day.
This a national treasure whether it Is England Canada Scandinavia America whatever DNA Harry had. Thank - you
Thank you Harry. Your music has always helped me get through hard times like now.
I love you, Harry. Thanks for all the good music.
perfect!!!!!!!!!
Simply Beyond Exquisite ~
If angels could write songs and sing them.
Came across this by accident, I had forgotten how good he was, Shame we don't have someone around like him today, that can sing in tune and hold a note without electronics
He was singular. There will never be another Nilsson.
@@chickchanteuse1 you got it.
It was so sad that his illness took his life too soon. Such a great talent; highly underrated and a genius lyricist.
We do… look up Natty Reeves
Absolutely beautiful, thank you.
Makes me cry like a baby
Incredibly brilliant musician with a magical voice. Perfect.
I always liked Al Kooper’s version too, but there’s really no contest. This is heartbreaking and so tender.
TenStarsplus!!!!!! Nobody tops the late great Harry Nilsson on anything he ever recorded!! Thank you for posting this fantabulous video!! RIP Harry, a lot of us still love your singing!!!!!!
when I need to align my voice and spirit, I put in a Nilsson cd, and float to heaven!
Always loved this song
From “Your Breaking My Heat” to “Without Her” Love this guy
My hat goes off to Mr. Nilsson. His music is so familiar, even the songs I never heard before...He goes beyond time, location. Quite a songwriter!
Just a guy and a guitar can have more impact and can impart more feeling than a group or orchestra.
One of the ultimate heartbreak songs.
This is how I feel now Joy has gone from ma vie. xx
Fist time i've heard a Harry Nilsson song, it was amazing!
One of the great voices of the 60's generation. We miss ya Harry.
Very nice.
i remember this song in ghost and mrs muir tv series....lovely words.
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