I was overwhelmingly sad. As I said, Harry's life was amazing. Vinyl: $17.13. Most of his songs are sing-songy and tuneless. "Who is Harry Nilsson" is a great companion piece but has very little sweet, funny, and kind. It is the best "follow your heart" and "don't let ANYone bully you" anthems ever. (Amazon Prime) Brian Wilson, Yoko Ono and Robin Williams are among Nilsson’s friends, family and colleagues who delve into the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s music, creative process and personal demons. I have it in kindle format. Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017. Schmilsson genius documentary par excellence, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2010. Select the department you want to search in. Harry Nilsson was born on June 15, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Harry Edward Nilsson III. I love his velvety voice and smart lyrics. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Nilsson is said to have been a favorite of the Beatles and has been crowned by some as a top singer/songwriter in his era. Check out Harry by Harry Nilsson on Amazon Music. This documentary on the late Harry Nilsson is nothing but superb. It's called: Nilsson, The Life of a Singer-Songwriter by Alyn Shipton. This documentary, through commentary by his many close friends, coworkers, and business associates, gives an excellent view of Harry Nilsson's life, adventures, loves and failures. With Gerry Beckley, Lee Blackman, Perry Botkin Jr., Ray Cooper. The life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter. I checked Amazon Prime and discovered I could view this documentary there. Harry had a beautiful voice. Having watched a BBC documentary recently (that I failed to record to DVD) about Harry Nilsson that uses much of this film,I saw this dvd,Who is Harry Nilsson ? Listen to your favourite songs from Harry Nilsson. The movie goes on and on and on. (2006) – The name may not be instantly recognizable but Harry Nilsson (who died of cancer in 1994) was once the golden boy of American pop music. It arrived in two days which was great. Select the department you want to search in. Prime members get unlimited deliveries at no additional cost How to order to an Amazon Pickup Location? Schmilsson genius documentary par excellence, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2010. I have not yet finished reading it yet. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2011. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It arrived in two days which was great. PLEASE NOTE: my copy was Region free, NOT Region 1, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2013. Who Is Harry Nilsson follows a pretty staid path from Harry’s birth in 1941 on up to his death in 1994. Wonderful film. '.only the ecoes of my mind. is a vibrant and definitive portrait of one of the most talented singer-songwriters in pop music history. Given the three CDs of rarities and alternate version plus the RCA albums I did not already own this was a steal at the price. Having watched a BBC documentary recently (that I failed to record to DVD) about Harry Nilsson that uses much of this film,I saw this dvd,Who is Harry Nilsson ? Next. I was a fan of Harry's back in the 1970's. My parents introduced me to Nilsson's Point when I was a kid in the late 60s/early 70s on LP. The one he is most remembered for is "Everybodys Talkin' which he did not write (Fred Neil wrote it) from the ground-breaking movie MIDNIGHT COWBOY. Most of us remember his vocals from the theme from Midnight Cowboy, "Everybody's Talkin" (and the story behind that song in the movie score is very interesting), but his body of work was very expansive, and discussed by people who know pop music, and know the contribution he made. Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017. For SUPER-fans ONLY.Meh ! Popeye - Music From Th… Harry Nilsson. Then, came the import Camden rereleases with extra tracks, and now this American labor of love. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. i remember his songs, especailly Why is Everybody Talkin at Me. 6 offers from $28.37. It's done pretty well considering Nilsson didn't do concerts, so there aren't too many images or clips of him actually performing, but the story is interesting about a super interesting guy. Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014. I love Harry. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & … Like the title implies, he’s a guy whose fingerprints are everywhere but his name doesn’t ring out like it should. Granted, Harry was a handful, but deep down he was a good guy. In the late ’60s and early ’70s, Harry Nilsson was one of pop music’s premier singers and songwriters. It's done pretty well considering Nilsson didn't do concerts, so there aren't too many images or clips of him actually performing, but the story is interesting about a super interesting guy. You don't have to be a Nilsson follower to find it entertaining or to understand it, but you're bound to become one after having watched it. It's tedious and boring and an hour too long. Hugely enjoyable story, lots of unseen footage . Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015. Then we witness his decline. Great documentary; I didn't know he was so talented, Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018, Great documentary; I didn't know he was so talented. Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020. Read More ... muttered dialogue and wheezy songs by Harry Nilsson. What I didn't know was that my brother found The Point for HIS kids. If you can find it, take the dive. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2011. He was the songwriter's songwriter, and highly respected by groups such as the Beatles. I checked Amazon Prime and discovered I could view this documentary there. Most of us remember his vocals from the theme from Midnight Cowboy, "Everybody's Talkin" (and the story behind that song in the movie score is very interesting), but his body of work was very expansive, and discussed by people who know pop music, and know the contribution he made. Nilsson was a depressed alcoholic druggie.This doc follows his rise to "fame" altjo many never heard of him. There was a dry spell of 10+ years where it was impossible to find. Well deserved honesty, deeply touching and with loads of bonus material making it well worth the price. It's tedious and boring and an hour too long. The documentary explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson in an attempt to answer the question, Who is Harry Nilsson? Nilsson is said to have been a favorite of the Beatles and has been crowned by some as a top singer/songwriter in his era. Many of the deleted scenes are included in the Bonus Features, all of which are entertaining and enlightening. No full songs here.Only song snippets. But the warmth is definitely still there. He died on January 15, 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, USA. ', Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019. Apparently it only took a couple of takes to get that scene, with the dunk. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Audio CD. There was a dry spell of 10+ years where it was impossible to find. Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020. I've just about seen them all. Until... mom found a VHS and we introduced my kids to it. Did you know that he was a good friend of John Lennon's? Great documentary; I didn't know he was so talented, Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018, Great documentary; I didn't know he was so talented. But during this search I was directed to this video. The interviews are all warm with a genuine love for the Man . Most people have heard songs by "Nilsson" but never made the connection: "Lime in the Coconut", "Theme from Midnight Cowboy: Everybody's Talkin' at Me", "One is the Loneliest Number" made famous by Three Dog Night...et al, all either preformed or written by him. THE ESSENTIAL HARRY NILSSON NILSSON. Hugely enjoyable story, lots of unseen footage . Buy Who Is Harry Nilsson [DVD] [2010] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] from Amazon's DVD & Blu-ray TV Store. This is the story of his crazy life with an impressive cast of famous people who knew him sharing their memory of the man. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2020. 4.8 out of 5 stars 604. He was friends with and respected by all of the Beatles, and especially close to John Lennon and Ringo Starr. He lived one of the fullest lives of any modern man that I'm aware of. But during this search I was directed to this video. It's called: Nilsson, The Life of a Singer-Songwriter by Alyn Shipton. Prime. I googled him and discovered that Harry had died January 15, 1994. One of the things I found most maddening was commentary by both Brian Wilson and Jimmy Webb,2 of the greatest songwriters of the era. Did you know that he was a good friend of John Lennon's? He was married to Una Mary O'Keeffe, Diane Clatworthy and Sandra Lee McTaggart. "Who is Harry Nilsson" is a great companion piece but has very little sweet, funny, and kind. The movie has been revised and re-released. Well deserved honesty, deeply touching and with loads of bonus material making it well worth the price. Apparently it only took a couple of takes to get that scene, with the dunk. The story of his life of wild fun, musical achievements and well known misbehaviour is told with love and sparkling wittyness. Check out Harry Nilsson, Everybody's Talkin by Harry Nilsson on Amazon Music. Finally found a copy of this DVD, used from a library in Connecticut. The silencing of Harry Nilsson's voice rocked my world. Last night, Hubby and I sat down and watched the story of Harry Nilsson. This release is probably the most even in praise and criticism of Nilsson of the versions I have seen. The one scene that I missed, though, is a promo that Nilsson did for one of his RCA records where Ringo Starr is sitting alone in a basketball stadium and Harry comes in, wearing an RCA ball cap, picks up a basketball and sinks a 40 foot dunk from half-court. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Download our mobile app now. '.only the ecoes of my mind. Harry Nilsson, Soundtrack: Magnolia. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2020. This is the story of his crazy life with an impressive cast of famous people who knew him sharing their memory of the man. Finally found a copy of this DVD, used from a library in Connecticut. This is a puff-piece trying to coronate Nilsson. (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him) is a vibrant and definitive portrait of one of the most talented singer songwriters in pop music history. The film delves deeply into Nilsson's artistic process, his spirited relationship with John Lennon, and the additions that haunted him. A wildly entertaining, star-studded documentary that tells the story of Harry Nilson, one of the most talented and versatile singer-songwriters in pop music history and the man The Beatles dubbed their favorite American musician. My brother watched it incessantly. Sign in to see videos available to you. Check out Personal Best: The Harry Nilsson Anthology [Explicit] by Harry Nilsson on Amazon Music. Knew all the songs (Nilsson sang the wistful songs, Ringo was the hilarious MC, in his Ringo way). It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Nilsson had several low level "hit" songs in his day. Point (Ultimate Edition) NILSSON. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. Listen to your favorite songs from Knnillssonn by Harry Nilsson Now. 4.6 out of 5 stars 97. I checked Amazon Prime and discovered I could view this documentary there. This release is probably the most even in praise and criticism of Nilsson of the versions I have seen. I've just about seen them all. Then, by the time my brother came around, we had a bootleg VHS (my dad was sure VHS would overcome Sony-- basically he believed in android vs iphone-- in this instance he was right). Most people have heard songs by "Nilsson" but never made the connection: "Lime in the Coconut", "Theme from Midnight Cowboy: Everybody's Talkin' at Me", "One is the Loneliest Number" made famous by Three Dog Night...et al, all either preformed or written by him. Nilsson was a depressed alcoholic druggie.This doc follows his rise to "fame" altjo many never heard of him. No full songs here.Only song snippets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The interviews are all warm with a genuine love for the Man . Glad I did because it's virtually impossible to find now. Three generations of our family now know all of the songs! It's a pretty large book. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. Brilliant, informing and moving documentary about Harry Nilsson, definitely 5 stars, as other reviewers have already eloquently stated. It was popular right after I returned from Vietnam, so it takes me to San Francisco and LA in 68 and 69. If you like Harry, then there's a book about him as well. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2011. Listen to your favorite songs from Sandman by Harry Nilsson Now. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Download our mobile app now. Until... mom found a VHS and we introduced my kids to it. I have not yet finished reading it yet. Brilliant, informing and moving documentary about Harry Nilsson, definitely 5 stars, as other reviewers have already eloquently stated. Harry Nilsson...best documentary out there. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on … Harry had a unique voice but did not always make the best use of it. Listen to your favorite songs from Nilsson Sings Newman by Harry Nilsson Now. Amazon.ca - Buy Who is Harry Nilsson (and Why is Everbody Talkin' About Him)? Superb technical quality. Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talking About Him)? Check out Everybody's Talkin' (From "Midnight Cowboy") by Harry Nilsson on Amazon Music. I googled him and discovered that Harry had died January 15, 1994. I was overwhelmingly sad. and decided to buy it, the film lasts for 15 minutes more in the main film,than the BBC documentary, and has another 96 minutes of footage that wasn't used for the main film!which shows, amongst other gems, footage of the classic "A touch of Schmilsson in the night" session with Gordon Jenkins why this was disregarded in the main film is a mystery. Listen to your favorite songs from Pandemonium Shadow Show by Harry Nilsson Now. A wildly entertaining, star-studded documentary about The Beatles's favorite American musician, Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) Many of the deleted scenes are included in the Bonus Features, all of which are entertaining and enlightening. Nilsson Schmilsson Harry Nilsson. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. In late 1970, Grammy Award© winning singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson released his groundbreaking album, ... Health Films" currently streaming on Night Flight and Amazon Prime… It was popular right after I returned from Vietnam, so it takes me to San Francisco and LA in 68 and 69. The movie has been revised and re-released. Three generations of our family now know all of the songs! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2011. Harry had a beautiful voice. I drove in a VW camper to LA and this song was being played a lot. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. $28.93. Travelling or based outside United States? Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. I love his velvety voice and smart lyrics. But the warmth is definitely still there. For years, I mourned the fact that there would be no more albums in his remarkable catalogue. What I didn't know was that my brother found The Point for HIS kids. Amazon Music Unlimited Amazon Music HD Prime Music Free Streaming Music Buy Music Open Web Player Settings > Harry Nilsson Go Unlimited ... Harry Nilsson. One of the things I found most maddening was commentary by both Brian Wilson and Jimmy Webb,2 of the greatest songwriters of the era. If you can find it, take the dive. Download our mobile app now. Travelling or based outside United States? My parents introduced me to Nilsson's Point when I was a kid in the late 60s/early 70s on LP. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. You don't have to be a Nilsson follower to find it entertaining or to understand it, but you're bound to become one after having watched it. I was a fan of Harry's back in the 1970's. Reviewers have already eloquently stated this is the story of Harry 's back in the United States on November,. 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