HARRY NILSSON In Concert (The Music of Nilsson, 1971)
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2014
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**In lieu of an official DVD release I've edited together the best audio and video I could find so the quality does vary throughout**
Mr Richland's Favourite Song / One 0:00
Gotta Get Up 3:48
Walk Right Back / Cathy's Clown / Let The Good Times Roll 6:28
Life Line 10:37
Think About Your Troubles 15:09
Joy 17:32
Are You Sleeping? 21:03
Without Her 23:23
Coconut 25:31
1941 30:03
Ok so this isn't quite Harry Nilsson In Concert - yes, he's playing live but there's no audience. The audience you see have been edited in from other shows in the series. Why? Harry didn't do live concerts and so it makes this UK TV show first broadcast on New Years Day 1972 even more special. I love the version of "Life Line" in 'The Point' but the rendition here is truly heartbreaking and is my favourite Nilsson performance.
This show was recorded in 1971 at the BBC Television Theatre (now the Shepherd's Bush Empire). It is interesting as it shows Harry in the middle of the two main phases of his career - the early whimsical songs ('67-'71) followed by the later harder-edged period ('71 onwards).
There are songs here from Harry's albums to date ('Without Her' and '1941' are from 'Pandemonium Shadow Show', 'Mr Richland's Favourite Song' and 'One' are from 'Aerial Ballet', 'Life Line', 'Think About Your Troubles' and 'Are You Sleeping?' are from 'The Point', 'Gotta Get Up' and 'Coconut' are from 'Nilsson Schmilsson'.) 'Joy' appears here in an early version - it wouldn't be recorded until the following year's 'Son Of Schmilsson' - and whilst not officially released at the time, a version of 'Walk Right Back' has appeared on the excellent Nilsson RCA box set (which you must buy immediately if you don't already own it).
For me, Harry Nilsson was the greatest musician in our country.
Millions-okay, hundreds of thousands-of people love the singing and music of Harry. Made our days a lot sweeter than they would have been if he hadn't "done his thing." THX for putting him on YT.
One of the most under rated singer/song writers! Rest in peace Harry.
Took the words right outa my mouth
An Earth bound Angel..... Back up to the sky! Those who have been touched by your magic are better for it! God Bless you Harry!
I love you Harry Nilsson and love last a lifetime. I'm old now Dearest, and in the not-too-distant future I will join you in heaven, and hear your sweet voice once again. Carolyn
For your soul, watch this video once a month at the absolute very least.
AGREE
My mother’s mother played “The Point” for her on vinyl as a child. Then my mother played “The Point” for me on vinyl as a child. God Bless You, Harry Nilsson for all your creativity and beautiful music!! What an underrated and under appreciated artist he was!!
Yes! My favorite 8th grade English teacher played The Point every year to all his classes. Such a fantastic introduction to Harry and memory of a teacher who cared.
Cool nan :P
@@quirk1sw That’s amazing! I’m glad your teacher shared Nilsson’s music with each class! There’s a documentary called “Who is Harry Nilsson and why isn’t everyone talking about him?” It’s fantastic! You should definitely check it out! 🌟
@@chill_lover We called her Nan too lol! Nilsson’s music resonates with generations! 🥰
beautiful warm tribute to a genius who burned the candle at both ends - and what a bright light
The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long - and you have burned so very, very brightly, Harry.
First time I've seen this. I've always loved him ❤️ 💕. One of my favorite songs of all time is " Without You ". And I remember a lot of songs, I'm 76. Thank you 😊 for this ❤️ 💓 💖
Listening this 1rst day of Spring 2024...Remembered...
Walk right back to me this minute.. SO missed Harry! Thank you!
What depression looks like expressed by a true artist. Brilliant thanks for posting, now I need to cry.
I had this. It came on after Midnight Cowboy. I had never heard of this singer, till he sang Everybodys Talkin. I watched The concert so many times. My wife got me the complete box set. RIP.
Brilliant ..never seen this before. Walk right back....Best version ever . wow !
I miss music and tv like this. Glad we have youtube.
I am too
This song was the background for a cheerleader routine at my high school back in 1973. My cheerleader friends and I still love this song. It's SO much fun, and today I realize that Nilsson really was a musical genius. Plus, he had a great sense of humor. Rest in peace, beautiful soul, and thank you.
We also created a routine to "Kung Fu" that involved the entire football team. We had great senses of humor, too. :)
His music should be forever posted to remind older and newer generations of what a genius we had. Nilsson lives.
Tastes lie a teardrop to me. Beautiful.
I loved his music from the first time I heard him. Never received the acclaim and appreciation he deserved.
Stumbled upon this. Absolute eye opener. May have to get this guys complete collection.
One of the world's finest voices, spirits and original songwriters. Thank you for this offering.
I'm not even a 70s kid or an American. After watching the movie 'the point', I absolutely fell in love with Nilsson's style! I feel so nostalgic!
Finally, a more recent reply. I just found this last night and posted it to a twitter request needing "some positivity right now".
There's only one Harry Nilsson!! Thank You Lord!!!
I listen to him Everyday and I never get tired of his talent! His voice was like butter!
When he sings I always cry
This is the best musical performance I've ever seen. I've been watching this for years now , and it astounds me every. single. time. i watch it. . He's so good that I'm at a complete loss and have no words. One of the Greatest of All Time. Rest in Peace, Harry. ;-).
My girlfriend and I loved his music. When I watched this video I'm reminded so forcefully of that time in the early and mid-70s. He sang our songs of love and they live forever, even though he didn't and neither did she. She left me for some other guy, then years later got killed in a horrible car ccident beneath Mr. Hood in Oregon. Somehow I think that wherever she is, she's still humming his beautiful songs........and maybe he is, too.
Paul + John = HarryThank you!
Thanks for the compilation, posting. Life would be less without Harry Nilsson. Come to think of it ...
I am 80 years old and played The Point for my children on a record player. Still love to listen to it and everything else he sings. His voice is without a doubt the purest ever.
Me too. I got the DVD also.
I first heard it when I was in South Vietnam!
They have it on DVD now. It's great!!
My mother would have been 81 this year; she also bought this record for me when it came out (I think she was still working in a record store then). When he died she was so sad. His voice is wonderful. My daughter listens to him now.
Thank you! Harry means so much to all of us.
We just love Harry Nilsson and his golden voice. The point included!!
one of the most underrated artists of the last 50 years. another talent gone too soon.
He was rated highly by those who do ratings
Beautifully different, Original and unafraid to test musical boundries. No wonder some referred to him as the 5TH BEATLE. Still own the Albums. Thank you
90% of people don't know who this guy is until you start rattling off his songs, then there is amazement..."that was him??"
Most people know his songs but don't know him, because he gave very few live performances. He was terrified of being in front of an audience, and never overcame that fear. But he was the first popular artist that proved it was possible to create a career from film and studio. He was a flawless studio artist. Most of the songs on this video aren't performed in front of an audience.
For a while now, I've been yearning for a movie to be made about Harry, with the same concept as "Love & Mercy" having one actor play a younger Harry, and another playing an older Harry. How awesome would that be!?
That would be really awesome 👍👍👍👍
That's really a fantastic idea
I’d be first in line to see it.
Would be fun to see a biopic of the Hollywood vampires
Too bad they already cast Dano as Wilson, cos he has a real resemblance to Nilsson.
Harry said in one of his last interviews a statement that made me think so much! He said, "I had everything going for me except one thing....Me".
Unfortunately, that's a theme many of us understand. And probably why we can universally relate to his lyrics and pathos.
Даже за занавесом, даже в Союзе мы знали и любили его. Люблю до сих пор!!
Many thanks for posting this. As a young teenager, I used to watch Harry Nilsson every chance I got. Loved "The Point". His talent was amazing. That voice! At 64, I hope this inspires younger musicians.
I’m 52 but I’m only now discovering Nilsson’s music. With every song, I’m lifted up, rocked, rolled, tickled, torn, and put back together in a state of reverence which I can’t quite explain. I feel like a kid again. His music; his voice…treasure beyond measure. I can’t hardly wait to share them, as you have. Thank you!
He's one of those few actual musical masters. It's incredible to watch
Just don’t watch his ‘92 Beatlefest appearance. Very sad how he totally lost his singing ability at the end.
Without You was one of those I listened to over & over...I was 14 ...what can I say ❤️
Lisa I was 13 when "Without you" was 1st aired. It inspired me to play the piano. Still one of my favorites!
Me too!
But I was 65!
His vocals are better than any I've ever listened to...period.
His voice is so beautiful it almost makes me cry. I named my cat after him.
Harry Nilsson is the greatest talents that you never heard of. Hanging with Harry and the Hollywood Vampires. This guy was a force of nature. He left us at the young age of 52.
He wrote some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard.
I was a bit young when Harry was popular. I'm 42 now, and his voice is the best I have ever heard. He is a legend in my mind.
It is my hope you have reached 47 years old and life is still filled with music this good 😌
Did you know Harry was John Lennon's and Paul McCartney's favorite musician?
This from a man with Butthead as his caricature . I am 59 and while I can't see eye to eye on your choice of animated representatives , I can agree that Harry is a good listen . ( Hey Beavis...pull my finger )
@@anastar37 Did you know Ringo was the Best Man at Harry's Wedding?
Harry was truly outstanding!
Everybody's talkin at me about Harry Nillson......what a phenomenon 🎶🎹
Nilsson= Fucking Genius.. They can never stay in this pit too long, it breaks the heart.. RIP Harry
Harry saved my heart & imagination when I was dying when i was young. He suffered.
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Nilsson remains one of the most under-appreciated artists of his time. Those who know his work greatly admire it. Sadly, few outside my generation remember what a freaking phenomenon he was. "Didn't he party with Lennon?" is the most cogent response I receive when I mention his name. Thank you for posting this. Perhaps some young musicians may find it and be inspired.
I just had to reply to this. How old are the idiots asking if he "partied with Lennon"? I am in my late 30's yet never liked much of my own generation's stuff, save some really good "alternative" music. Most of the artists I like, love, admire, what have you, are from other eras. Whether Classical from 1800s or the great 60s-70s stuff. How anyone doesn't know Harry Nilsson makes me so sad. I'm crying right now hearing his voice and thinking of my mum, who died when I was in my late teens. Most of what I like is influenced from her, and I ain't complaining. I was born too late.
Harry was a musical god. I'm sad so few know his work. it's up to us fans to keep his legacy alive.
Ignorance is bliss? NO, ignorance is fucking HELL. Those ignorant of Nilsson should sew their radio providers for failing to supply such life changing, emotively sublimed music to their pitiful and Katy Perry entranced lives. God Bless
It's sad that most 50 year olds don't know his work, let alone anyone younger. Harry deserves to be known!
I'm In my teens and have recently discovered Nilsson. I've been essentially showing him to everyone I know because he is fucking BRILLIANT. He has an incredible sense for melody similar to Elliott Smith and (of course) the Beatles. I love this man. I hope one day people will rediscover him and his brilliance will be known.
His voice is so soothing. All his songs are so pure
He is the Paul McCartney of the USA!! Love him as much as the Beatles he deserves our attention!!
Obviously he never sold-out and didn’t get plummeted to super stardom. He’s still legend status to those who know and appreciate true musical talent.
The more i listen to Nilsson the more i realize how amazing he was!! love his music...
Sang like a bird in every register possible to the human voice, absolute freak of nature, a divine mad genius.
I liked Nilsson in the seventies, but I've never heard him live nor seen him. I like him even more. He lifts my spirits!
Did one session with him in the mid 80's.I'll never forget it, or Harry. Wonderful guy, and simply one of the best singer songwriters I've ever heard. Thanks much for posting this.
Thanks for your comment - if you have time to write it, I'd love to hear more about your time with Harry.
Wow, I would love to have met him--he seems like he just has the most down-to-Earth, beautiful soul.
This guy's a good magician and also funny thanks for sharing
I’m sorry to admit that I’m just discovering the artist behind such great music.... love this guy!
@@richardcoleman1083 you should check out the movie " Who is Harry Nilsson and why is everybody talking about him?" ua-cam.com/video/SoFpvG5fb-0/v-deo.html
Appreciating his music and showmanship has been passed down through my family, going on three generations. His music is medicine for my soul.
I have yet to hear someone that can sing like Harry.
Harry had perfect pitch.
Everybody's talking hooked me. Figured out an arrangement and was proud. Then I got a piano, and ended up going on a deep dive of his work because of gotta get up, and I fell in love. He was an amazing artist.
Knew of Nilsson in the 70's. Didn't get into him.
Now fifty years later can't stop listening to him. Amazing!
Harry was one of the greatest ever.
Harry was a man out of time. Nilsson's compositions are most like great tunes from a popular 50s Hollywood, or Broadway, musicals. Too late for the Hollywood musicals, but too early for MTV. Before he burned out his voice (while recording with John Lennon), he had one of the best of a generation. Not an entertainer in the usual sense, he rarely performed live, so this video is a great view of true genius at his peak!
I can't believe this film exists. You just taken me back 40 years in time to the happiest years of my life. I'm crying, Thank you!!!!!
i am touched by your sentiments bath puppet workshop…. you are obviously knocking on if you remember this hahhaaha you gotta be 55 at least hahahah only joking. it is pure class….wish i seen it at the time…just missed out by 5 years
Beautiful.
HARRY NILSSON was one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success without ever performing major public concerts or undertaking regular tours to date.
Significant observation say I!
@@gordoloboalbondigas g in v no
Good voice,good tone ....the greatest pitch perfect singer ever bar none
What a special talented singer and songwriter he was, but happily has left us so much beautiful music to enjoy and remember him by.
He was taken way too soon..... I miss ya Harry.....but we have your music.....RIP
Man... this recording of Without Her is flawless. Favorite artist of all time--wish he could have held on
33 precious minutes of grandeur. RIP harry....you and G Harrison were the two best who we lost. that hurts my soul still.
I wish he wasn’t forgotten. He was right up there with the best of them.
Harry had great vocal range. Perfect pitch. Warm, sad, heart-rending chords.
Great story: Some critic criticized Harry for not crediting his backing singers on the albums. The reason: Harry recorded all the backing vocals
@@garyrasberryjr.552 He's the only.person who ever really kept up with Freddie Mercury on those insane multi-part harmonies
Up until he messed up his vocal cords during Pussy Cats
Don’t forget his voice cracks
@@sthomasond did you notice Harry plays piano with his wrist bent back like Freddie Mercury also.
His singing voice is unequivocally beautiful
I agree 💯
Well,I'm 65 years of age and I've seen this concert 50 years ago(on television that is) an d still noone can match this.
Super cool dude and mega talented! My dog introduced me to his music (he was named Arrow before I got him...)! 04/06/2020 - RIP Arrow, you were a badass of a dog! Just like the badass you were named after.
Hello Elizabeth, How are you doing?
We love you Harry
I love his music! He's not afraid to sing all kinds of music. Gorgeous music!
❤️❤️❤️😍😘🤗🤩🥰
The best music special ever made.
what a voice and personality showing through
the final song is pure genius.. actually all the songs show what huge talent this guy had..He has never received the degree of appreciation he earned by the general public but songwriters,musicians and poets knew he was very very special.. the documentary about him is excellent and worth finding and watching..
u said it dude!!!!...man I cant stop myself telling folks about him...this is straight SOUL.
Harry Nilssons song and music is some of the best and most beautiful I have ever heard.
when my sister played Nilsson Schmilsson on her record player, I thought it was the coolest. even the album cover made me feel cool. She was always on the best music. Now almost 50 years later I am convinced of the beauty of his music. I'm old but high on Harry.
WOW, now I know why my father loved this guy. very cool
I knew Nilsson's most famous songs, as everyone does, but very little about the man. I just watched the documentary about his life and became fascinated. What an extraordinary talent and what a bittersweet life he led. I came away with respect for his musicality and compassion for his pain. It seems as if he spent his whole life trying to get over the self-hatred caused by his father's abandonment of him. No matter how great his musical achievements, it was never enough to counter the torment. He basically destroyed himself, as if he didn't believe he was worthy of his own gifts. But, as is so often the case, he probably wouldn't have produced such amazing work if he hadn't been so troubled.
+zolluuu I just watched that Documentary last night. Very interesting. I have his essential hits playing in my car. I agree with you that he probably wouldn't have produced such amazing work if he hadn't been so troubled.
+B a b y G i r l I rented this DVD from my Library. Excellent Documentary. The DVD is entitled.....Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?
Wow, just... wow... I think Nilsson just had one song - melancholy and happiness - but played throughout different melodies, stories, and titles. Just soulful... Thank you for putting this up.
I don’t think a musician has ever or will ever again be so willing to wear their hearts on their sleeves. A true fucking master.
i have seen this 3k times and every time its magical
What a trip. Got interested from "Nilsson sings Newman" after covering Newman singles but never understood his affinity for privacy - he seemed to shun the polluted flock. Parody, satire, psychedelic, a Brooklyner after my own heart. Bravo!
Greatest show of pure musical talent around....Harry really played like he was completely alone and so totally engrossed in his musical world that nothing else exsisted to him....AMAZING...
I agree, so glad to have been introduced to this phenomenon who died so young but bequeathed so much!
Beautiful - thanks for reminding the world.
Love the movie "The Point" with all his wonderful songs.
As somebody who still writes compulsively in the studio but (for many reasons) can't get out in front of people very often, this is hugely inspiring. Thank you for putting it together. Harry is a personal hero of mine and these rarities are very special.
harry could sing the new York city phone book and make it sound great! he was the best whit
e male singer on the planet,wish he had more time. wanted more.
He probably would too, if you had asked him!
Saw this on BBC2 twenty eight years ago. After Midnight Cowboy 🤠, the Beatles' friend Derek Taylor presented this programme as a tribute. Brilliant singer.
Visited his grave in Westlake Village, California. A true genius.
Wow. How sad.
The "Walk Right Back..." medley is a great example of Harry's vocal range. One critic took Harry to task for not crediting his backing vocalists on an album, not knowing, of course, that Harry did all the backing vocals as well.
One of his best works. It's fun. Once you hear it, you can't unhear it. So when I hear this song, I sing the Cathy's Clown part.
Harry 3. Critic 0.
Lennon before meeting Nilsson to the press called Nilsson his favorite “group”
@@ENigma-um8zw McCartney too! They were both right.
I dream of a day when I can watch this in higher quality. 480p just doesn't cut it.
It's thoughtful posts like this that provide a wistful connection to the past that give the Internet a good name....I'm a fossil and fondly remember Harry from Courtship through Popeye etcetera...One of a kind.... A killer sweet voice coupled with a rapier wit...Would LOVED to see him perform live. Thanks so much "for the memories"!!
Neil O'Leary "A killer sweet voice coupled with a rapier wit" - you've totally got it right there. A beautiful beautiful voice but pay attention to the lyrics and he's very funny and subversive too
Fuckk, I can’t stop replaying the first performance, so beautiful