Harry Nilsson
John Lennon, when the Beatles were at their creative peak, was once asked for his favorite American group and he humorously replied, “Harry Nilsson.” Later on, all of the Beatles were able to form friendly associations and working relationships with Harry. John and Ringo, in particular worked on several recording projects with Harry Nilsson. Harry’s recording of the Badfinger penned “Without You” certainly must have earned a significant amount of money for Apple Publishing as it has become a classic.
Authors David Roberts and Neil Watson in December of 2021 published this very interesting book of fan and musician recollections of meeting this great singer and artist. Published by “This Day In Music Books,” the book is entitled “Harry & Me.”
I was fortunate to be able to post my recollection of meeting Harry Nilsson back in 1991. Have included that recollection from the book below.
The cover of the excellent book by David Roberts and Neil Watson.
My little contribution to the book written when I administered the Facebook Group “The Beatles in Print-Together and Solo.”
IN 1974
The photo of the cover of the Lennon-produced Harry Nilsson Album called Pussy Cats. Notice the drug reference that the two artists put on the cover. On the bottom of the album are two blocks with the letter D and S positioned on either side of a small rug. D–rug-S. I am surprised that Nilsson’s recording company for the LP, RCA, allowed the reference to go out at that time. The LP featured the Lennon/Nilsson co-composition “Mucho Mungo/Mt Elga.”
A little after Pussy Cats was recorded, John’s Walls and Bridges album was recorded and released. It featured another co-written Lennon/Nilsson composition called “Old Dirt Road.”
Harry Nilsson passed away on January 15, 1994 from a combination of heart disease and diabetes.
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