This was from a special Harry did for the BBC. One thing I didn't realize before watching the Nilsson documentary was that he was, for the most part, his own set of background vocalists. It seems obvious to me now that I relisten, but I'd never thought about it before.

Walk Right Back/Cathy's Clown/Let The Good Times Roll Medley

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Last Night I watched Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him)?, a behind the music type documentary about Nilsson which is currently available as a free online preview. Today, thanks to the movie, I've been listening to Nilsson all day. It's easy to forget at this remove how talented he was both as a singer and a songwriter. ( Read more... )