Harry

Harry Artist: Harry Nilsson
Label: Dcc Compact Classics
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 010963015522
EAN: 0010963015522
ASIN: B0000001BA


Release Date: 1997-11-04

Harry


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Tracks:

  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 Single Version)
  15. Waiting (Non-LP Single)
  16. Rainmaker (Mono Single Version)

Amazon.com

A 1969 collection of songs about innocence, experience, urban life, and nostalgia, this album is marked by Nilsson's unique combination of whimsy, melody, and exuberant vocal flights tempered by a subtle edge. "The Puppy Song," which gained late-'90s currency in the soundtrack to the romantic comedy You've Got Mail; "I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City"; and "Open Your Window" define the phrase "bursting with optimism," while shadows hang over "Mournin' Glory Story" (an early song about homelessness) and even the wistful bonus track "I Will Take You There." <I>Harry</I> is an intriguing item from the singer's pre-Nilsson Schmilsson period. <I>--Rickey Wright</I>

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of his 1969 album by one of the Beatles' favorite artists. Includes the hit single 'I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City', plus covers of the classic 'Mr. Bojangles' and the Beatles' 'Mother Nature's Son'. This is the first time on CD for this album plus 3 previously unavailable bonus tracks, Mono Single Versions of 'I Will Take You There', 'Waiting' and 'Rainmaker'. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Nilsson at his best?.......2004-12-18

I first heard this album when I was a small child, and I still remember how I was immediately enchanted with the gorgeous sound of Nilsson's voice. While some may find parts of this work a bit dated, it still ranks as my favorite album of his. Any CD that contains songs as lovely as "I Guess the Lord Must Be In New York City," (my all-time favorite of his,) "Maybe," "Open Your Window," and the charmingly tongue-in-cheek "Nobody Cares About the Railroads Anymore," plus the best Lennon/McCartney cover ("Mother Nature's Son") anyone ever did, just has to be considered a must-have. Only Bill Martin's "City Life" comes off as sub-par.

It's the most tiresome of cliches to say "they don't make 'em like that anymore," but in the case of Harry Nilsson's music, the old line fits. He's greatly missed.

5 out of 5 stars Buy it for a kid or be a kid.......2001-12-15

Not technically a kid's album, but written from Harry's point of view growing up in the 40's. An absolute classic. You owe it to yourself to listen at least once.

4 out of 5 stars GREAT, BUT GO FOR THE IMPORT!.......2001-10-03

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.

5 out of 5 stars Harry's Best.......2000-09-06

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.

5 out of 5 stars

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