The Essential Nilsson

~ Release by Harry Nilsson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼CD 1
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11941
recording of:
1941
lyricist:
Mogol (Italian lyricist)
composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:41
2Cuddly Toy
recording of:
Cuddly Toy
writer:
Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and Bobby Hart
2:51
3You Can’t Do That
cover recording of:
You Can’t Do That
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) (in 1964-02) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1964-02)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
22:20
4Without Her
recording of:
Without Her
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Beechwood Music Corp., BMG Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), Golden Syrup Music and Maureen Music Inc.
2:19
5Daddy’s Song
recording of:
Daddy’s Song
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:22
6Good Old Desk
recording of:
Good Old Desk
writer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
32:23
7Mr. Richland’s Favorite Song
recording of:
Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
writer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
32:16
8Together
recording of:
Together
writer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
32:11
9Everybody’s Talkin’
earliest release:
Everybody’s Talkin’ by Nilsson
part of:
New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 51)
cover recording of:
Everybody’s Talkin’
lyricist and composer:
Fred Neil
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Third Palm Music
42:44
10One (mono single version)
recording of:
One
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:55
11Girlfriend (remix)
2:31
12I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City
recording of:
I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:42
13Rainmaker (mono version)
recording of:
Rainmaker
writer:
Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer) and Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:27
14I Will Take You There (mono single version)
2:43
15The Puppy Song
recording of:
The Puppy Song
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
42:42
16Vine Street
2:54
17Living Without You
32:38
18Life Line (alternate piano take thirteen)
recording of:
Life Line
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:50
19Me and My Arrow
recording of:
Me and My Arrow
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
42:08
20Think About Your Troubles
recording of:
Think About Your Troubles
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:49
▼CD 2
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1Gotta Get Up
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Richard Perry (producer)
accordion:
Henry Krein (in 1971-06)
bass guitar:
Klaus Voormann (in 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos) (in 1971-06)
guitar:
Chris Spedding (in 1971-06)
percussion:
Richard Perry (producer) (in 1971-06)
piano:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (in 1971-06)
trombone and trumpet:
Jim Price (horn session musician) (in 1971-06)
vocals:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (in 1971-06)
brass arranger:
Jim Price (horn session musician)
recording of:
Gotta Get Up
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
52:26
2Without You
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Richard Perry (producer)
acoustic guitar:
John Uribe (in 1971-06)
bass guitar:
Klaus Voormann (in 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Jim Keltner (in 1971-06)
piano:
Gary Wright (US singer/keyboardist) (in 1971-06)
vocals:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (in 1971-06)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
brass and strings arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 496)
cover recording of:
Without You (in 1971)
writer:
Tom Evans (UK guitarist for Badfinger) and W. Peter Ham
publisher:
100 % Apple Music, The Estate for Peter William Ham, The Estate for Thomas Evans, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and Apple Publishing Ltd. (from 1970 to present)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部
4.23:23
3Jump Into the Fire (single version)
recording of:
Jump Into the Fire
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
3:35
4Coconut
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Richard Perry (producer)
acoustic guitar:
Ian Duck (from 70s punk group “Jet Bronx & The Forbidden”) (in 1971-06)
bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers (in 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos) (in 1971-06) and Roger Pope (in 1971-06)
guitar:
Caleb Quaye (in 1971-06)
percussion:
Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos) (in 1971-06)
vocals:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (in 1971-06)
recording of:
Coconut
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
53:54
5I’ll Never Leave You
recording engineer:
Dennis Smith (recording engineer)
engineer:
Rich Schmitt
producer:
Richard Perry (producer)
piano:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (in 1971-06)
vocals:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (in 1971-06)
conductor:
George Tipton
brass and strings arranger:
George Tipton
4:17
6Old Forgotten Soldier (alternate versio)
recording of:
Old Forgotten Soldier
2:37
7Remember (Christmas)
recording of:
Remember (Christmas)
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 and Golden Syrup Music (in 1972)
4:08
8You’re Breakin’ My Heart
recording of:
You’re Breaking My Heart
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
3:10
9Spaceman
recording of:
Spaceman
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
3.753:36
10Daybreak (single version)
3:08
11As Time Goes By
3:26
12Many Rivers to Cross
5:01
13Don’t Forget Me
recording of:
Don’t Forget Me
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
3:40
14Black Sails
recording of:
Black Sails
33:17
15Kojak Columbo
3:17
16Easier for Me
2:33
17Thursday (Here’s Why I Did Not Go to Work Today)
34:08
18Sail Away
3:46
19All I Think About Is You
recording of:
All I Think About Is You
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
44:07
20Perfect Day
recording of:
Perfect Day
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
43:48