Harry

Harry Nilsson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dcc Compact Classics
• ASIN: B0000001BA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,267 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Puppy Song

2. Nobody Cares About the Railroads Anymore

3. Open Your Window

4. Mother Nature's Son

5. Fairfax Rag

6. City Life

7. Mournin' Glory Story

8. Maybe

9. Marchin' Down Broadway

10. I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City

11. Rainmaker

12. Mr. Bojangles

13. Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear

14. I Will Take You There [Mono Singer Version][*]

15. Waiting [Non-LP Single]

16. Rainmaker [Mono Single Version]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT, BUT GO FOR THE IMPORT!, October 2, 2001

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livright "endust" (The Prairie, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harry (Audio CD)

Besides his incredible voice, what I always loved about Nilsson was the sense of wonder he expressed in most of his songs. Even his early album covers had a childlike quality--until adulthood hit with Schmilsson. Several titles on this album show the innocent world Harry often evoked--"The Puppy Song", "Mother Nature's Son", "Simon Smith". You got the sense he wanted to hold on to his childhood for awhile longer. Listening now takes me back to the late 60's, when I was trying to hold on to my own childhood. It's nice to hear it now. This is one of his best albums--no major hits, just very good songwriting from Harry and well-chosen covers of Beatles and Randy Newman. Most Nilsson albums were very short, though--and I'd suggest you invest in the import instead, which pairs "Harry" with "Nilsson Sings Newman"--my favorite of his albums. NSN features 10 great Newman songs and is perfect for those who appreciate Randy's wit (but maybe not his voice). NSN was chosen as 1970 Album Of The Year by Stereo Review. Plus the import has 2 good bonus tracks never before released. It's a shame Harry Nilsson didn't leave us with more, but let's savor his talent and his love of great songs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the very best albums of all time by ANYONE!, December 8, 1998

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[e-mail] (Anaheim, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harry (Audio CD)

I've waited a long time for this to come out on CD. I was so pleased to know it was everybit as great as I remembered it. Such an incredible talent!! The songs are fun, thought provoking, reminiscent...they evoke all senses of human emotion. And that voice! What a voice, they just don't come any finer than that. He was truly blessed and we were truly blessed to be able to enjoy such talent. Many people have commented on his vocal decline due to alcohol and drugs. I had the pleasure of seeing Harry at Beatlefest 1992 and he had just gotten out of the hospital to come to this engagement to speak. He sang Without You and let me tell you, it was the most incredible experience to hear it live. Those notes were still there. I had the privelege of meeting him as well. Harry died a year later. He will always be missed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Harry's Best, September 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Harry (Audio CD)

I bought this in LP format when I was eleven and still find the music Harry's best. All the songs are about life. The best recording of Mr. Bojangles. My LP is so worn out there are no grooves. I looked for a replacement but was told many times it was out of print. I think it is great it is available.