Nilsson, Pussy Cats, 1974 on RCA Victor

I first came to discover Harry Nilsson via The Point!, the fable accompanied by an animated film adaptation that aired on ABC in 1971. (I was too young for it at the time but came upon it later). I then came to realize all the songs he was responsible for and how deep and broad his influence was in particular in early 70s American pop.

The Beatles identified Nilsson back in 1968 as their favorite American group, and Nilsson was friends with John Lennon and Ringo Star, with Lennon sharing producer credit on this album – recorded during his “lost weekend.”

Many covers on this LP – “Many Rivers to Cross,” “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” even “Rock Around the Clock” – and lots of guest musicians from that early 70s scene. Makes for a fun listen and love the packaging here with booklet, print, and gatefold.

My copy—direct from Vinyl Me, Please—is the 2020 reissue on purple split vinyl in the Essentials track with listening notes by Andrew Winistorfer and an “art print” by Alan Hynes. (A 50th anniversary edition, as well).

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Cuando metemos la pata en nuestra vida es bueno tener un amigo que te apoye y te anime. Que te saque por ahí el fin de semana, si hace falta.

El problema es cuando el amigo es Harry Nilsson.

Hoy, por fin, en #LaHistorietaMusical, el fin de semana perdido de John Lennon.

#johnlennon #harrynilsson #lostweekend

Die offene Bühne des #LostWeekend in der Schellingstraße in #München ist ein großartiger Kreativ-Freiraum, so auch gestern Abend beim Open Poetry Slam👏👏👏 ➡️ lostweekend.de Und dazu wird dort auch für gute Innenraumluft gesorgt mit CO2-Werten von ca. 700 ppm👍

Estos son Harry Nilsson y John Lennon, en una foto tomada en el famoso "lost weekend".

Harry es recordado por la versión que hizo del "Withouth you", de sus amigos, los desgraciados Badfinger, además de por la canción de la BSO de Cowboy de Medianoche.

El tío tenía talento.

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40 Years Ago: Van Halen Fan Risks Life to Party With His Heroes
Kurt Jefferis, 20, was on head trauma medication when he won MTV ‘Lost Weekend’ contest and spent two nights with the band in 1984.

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40 Years Ago: Van Halen Fan Risks Life to Party With His Heroes

Kurt Jefferis, 20, was on head trauma medication when he won MTV ‘Lost Weekend’ contest and spent two nights with the band in 1984.

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