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The Point! (1971 Television Animated Film) [Extra tracks][Original recording reissued][Soundtrack]

Harry Nilsson
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Singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson was named as the Beatles' favourite American artist when he was still a relative unknown, but despite the acclaim of the world's most popular band, Nilsson was too idiosyncratic to attain comparable fame. Later, he became John Lennon's drinking buddy and confidante during Lennon's split from Yoko Ono, but after rupturing vocal chords during a recording session… Read more in Amazon's Harry Nilsson Store

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  • Audio CD (March 10, 1998)
  • Original Release Date: 1970
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Soundtrack
  • Label: Dcc Compact Classics
  • ASIN: B000005YU9
  • Also Available in: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,296 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #54 in  Music > Soundtracks > By Decade > 1970s

 
1. Everything's Got 'Em
2. Town (Narration)
3. Me and My Arrow
4. Game (Narration)
5. Poli High
6. Trial & Banishment (Narration)
7. Think About Your Troubles
8. Pointed Man (Narration)
9. Life Line
10. Birds (Narration)
11. P.O.V. Waltz
12. Clearing in the Woods (Narration)
13. Are You Sleeping?
14. Oblio's Return (Narration)
15. Down to the Valley
16. Buy My Album [*]

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Under the direction of Fred Wolf--the man who helmed most of the early Little Rascals shorts--you might expect The Point to be a benignly silly children's romp. It is not. The real guiding force here is full-grown rascal Harry Nilsson, who not only wrote the story and songs that comprise this made-for-TV cartoon, but recorded, produced, and even narrated them as well. The Point follows the travails of a rather hapless round-headed boy named Oblio, who can't seem to get over in a land of pointed people and things. Rich with semantic trickery, The Point is probably the most existential children's yarn ever told. But there's an elegance to these songs, and a satirical wink to their content, that--like any great story--transcends the cartoon's "intended" audience. If you enjoyed The Point as a child, give it another spin; not for nostalgia's sake, but for the wholly different spell it casts on adult ears. --Matt Hanks

Product Description

DCC reissue & the CD debut of his top 30 1971 album for RCA featuring 'Me And My Arrow', 'Think About Your Troubles', 'Everything's Got 'Em' & 'Poli High', plus two cuts on CD for the first time as bonus tracks: the A-side 'Down To The Valley' & the U.K. only B-side 'Buy My Album'. 16 tracks total, all remastered . Also features the original cover art. 1998 BMG Special Products/ DCC Compact Classics release.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite album of all time ever anywhere, July 24, 1999
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My step father played this album for my brother and myself when i was too young to remember what it was or know what it meant... i just knew i liked it...then i forgot it for twenty years... then, while at work, i was speaking with a customer about something when he commented,"...kinda makes you feel like oblio, don't it?" I had a joyful coronary as all these memories slammed through my mind... he brought me a taped copy of it and i re-fell in love... now i am a dj(hardcore dance music) and,believe it or not, i use this record for samples. I believe that this record, which seems to be aimed at the kids, was the thing that helped keep me together while i was being ostracized from society... i really DID relate to oblio and i think any kid who doesn't fit the society mold would benefit from knowing this lovely record... you know... the record may have helped me shirk the mold... i will play it for my kids while still in the womb... i DO play it for my kids out on the floor... the dance floor,...and noone ever complains... love it. all is love... Fu
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely, positively amazing!, January 20, 2000
By Rebecca Beebe (Santa Cruz) - See all my reviews
My parents made me come in the living room and watch this on PBS. At first I had decided that I was going to hate it because it interrupted my free time and it was on public television, but after the first song rolled I was completely entranced. I was ten years old at the time and am not much older now--18. I found it really frustrating that no one else my own age had ever even heard of it. I finally met someone that had this cd and was so excited that I finally had a friend that had shared my experience and was as influenced by it as I was. Not only that, but I found out that it was on cd, and thanks to amazon I will soon have it in my possesion, as will my sister, it being her favorite childhood memory too! So, even if you have never seen the animated version or even heard the music it's definately a must have.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the world's best records, August 21, 2002
By Dana McCoy (NYC, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This was the first album I ever bought for myself as a child. I was 8. I don't know exactly how many times I've bought the vinyl since, and played it till it warped, or given it away and bought two more. Then cassettes, now CDs.

I went on to become a musician, scolarships and a degree in the subject. I now make music that I feel is entire infuenced by this initial spark, and I'm devoted to making works as intelligent for young minds.

Harry Nilsson, You are sorely missed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Pop Fable for Adults and Children
It's hard to understand today how an album like "The Point" was produced. The album is very experimental in that it is a narrated fable, with musical transitions from one portion... Read more
Published on February 17, 2006 by Lonnie E. Holder

5.0 out of 5 stars Where is the original film to accompany the cd album
Music is fantastic, wish we could watch the original film, aired on ABC back in the 60's, with the music, want that animated film, where is it????

P.S. Read more
Published on December 14, 2005 by dippity dog

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Man
The most vivid memory of this movie (and it's soundtrack) is when I think of the Rock Man. I will never forget this small piece of wisdom. Read more
Published on December 8, 2003 by clasoftx

5.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't this make a great musical for high schoolers?
Of course, if you like Nilsson you'll adore "The Point." His work lives on. I wish the family of Harry Nilsson would consider re-releasing the movie and the rights to... Read more
Published on January 15, 2003 by Whalegale

5.0 out of 5 stars NO WAY!! :-)
I had this as an LP growing up... I have looked and looked for it to share with my kids. I am thrilled to find it now. I loved this story so much. Read more
Published on September 6, 2002 by Melinda

5.0 out of 5 stars Please release the video/dvd....
I loved this movie when I was a kid growing up... the soundtrack is a blast to listen to,then and now!. My kids now love it as well. Read more
Published on August 21, 2002 by Nicholas D'Apice

5.0 out of 5 stars Wheres's "The Point"?
I've owned "The Point" on vinyl since it was released in the 1970's. Now I want to share it with my 8 yo son. Read more
Published on June 15, 2002 by Nia

5.0 out of 5 stars Every kid should own this!
Back in the old days before there were entire TV networks devoted to cartoons, kids had to occasionally listen to a story, rather than watch the video! Read more
Published on April 4, 2002 by Howdy

5.0 out of 5 stars THE prelude to Gamehenge
A True Epic! An absolute MUST for anyone and everyone...I cant stress that enough. Its themes ring as true today as (judging from reviews posted by my folks generation) they did... Read more
Published on December 28, 2001 by oblio555

5.0 out of 5 stars Harrys' soft side
I like many others saw this cartoon on T.V eons ago. Then later learned that the songs were by Harry Nilsson as I started listening to a Nilsson compilation that had "Me and... Read more
Published on November 2, 2001 by paulkristi

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