Born in Brooklyn, Nilsson moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to escape his family's poor financial situation. While working as a computer programmer at a bank, he grew interested in musical composition and close-harmony singing and was successful in having some of his songs recorded by various artists, such as the Monkees. In 1967, he debuted on RCA Victor with the LP Pandemonium Shadow Show, followed by a variety of releases that included a collaboration with Randy Newman (Nilsson Sings Newman, 1970) and the original children's story The Point! (1971).
He created the first remix album, Aerial Pandemonium Ballet, in 1971, and recorded the first mashup song ("You Can't Do That") in 1967. His most commercially successful album, Nilsson Schmilsson (1971), produced the international top 10 singles "Without You" and "Coconut". His other top 10 hit, "Everybody's Talkin'" (1968), was featured prominently in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy. A version of Nilsson's "One," released by Three Dog Night in 1969, also reached the U.S. top 10.
During a 1968 press conference, The Beatles were asked what their favorite American group was and answered "Nilsson." Sometimes called "the American Beatle," he soon formed close friendships with John Lennon and Ringo Starr, joining them in the Hollywood Vampires drinking club. He and Lennon produced one collaborative album, Pussy Cats (1974). After 1977, Nilsson left RCA, and his record output diminished. In response to Lennon's 1980 murder, he took a hiatus from the music industry to campaign for gun control. For the rest of his life, he recorded only sporadically. In 1994, Nilsson died of a heart attack while in the midst of recording what became his last album, Losst and Founnd (2019).
The craft of Nilsson's songs and the defiant attitude he projected remain touchstones for later generations of indie rock musicians. Nilsson was voted No. 62 in Rolling Stone's 2015 list of the "100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time," where he was described as "a pioneer of the Los Angeles studio sound" and "a crucial bridge" between 1960s psychedelia and the 1970s singer-songwriter era. The RIAA certified Nilsson Schmilsson and Son of Schmilsson (1972) as gold records, indicating over 500,000 units sold each. He earned two Grammy Awards (for "Everybody's Talkin'" and "Without You").
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Nilsson
Discography
Spotlight on Nilsson (1966)
Pandemonium Shadow Show (1967)
Aerial Ballet (1968)
Skidoo (1968) (soundtrack)
Harry (1969)
Nilsson Sings Newman (1970)
The Point! (1970) (studio album and soundtrack)
Nilsson Schmilsson (1971)
Son of Schmilsson (1972)
A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night (1973)
Son of Dracula (1974) (soundtrack)
Pussy Cats (1974)
Duit on Mon Dei (1975)
Sandman (1976)
...That's the Way It Is (1976)
Knnillssonn (1977)
Flash Harry (1980)
Popeye (1980) (soundtrack)
Losst and Founnd (2019)
Always
Harry Nilsson Lyrics
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With a love thats true always.
When the things youve planned
Need a helping hand,
I will understand always.
Always.
Thats when Ill be there always.
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
Not for just a year,
But always.
Ill be loving you, oh always
With a love thats true always.
When the things youve planned
Need a helping hand,
I will understand always.
Always.
Days may not be fair always,
Thats when Ill be there always.
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
Not for just a year,
But always.
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
Not for just a year,
But always.
The lyrics of Harry Nilsson's song "Always" speak to a love that endures through hardships and tough times. The repeated phrase "always" emphasizes the steadfastness and permanence of this love. The first two lines of the song establish this love as "true" and its constancy as "always." The third and fourth lines show that the singer is willing to help the person they love through difficult times. The phrase "I will understand always" suggests that the singer is a compassionate and empathetic partner.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces this sense of commitment. The lines "Days may not be fair always, / That's when I'll be there always" suggest that the singer is willing to be there for their partner even when things aren't going well. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "Not for just an hour, / Not for just a day, / Not for just a year, / But always," further emphasizing the durability and longevity of this love.
Overall, these lyrics express a deep and unconditional love that transcends time and adversity. The singer promises to be a rock for their partner, providing unwavering support and understanding throughout their lives together.
Line by Line Meaning
Ill be loving you always
I will love you consistently and without fail
With a love thats true always.
My love for you is honest and unwavering
When the things youve planned
Need a helping hand,
I will understand always.
I will support and encourage you through any difficulties you encounter
Days may not be fair always,
Life can be unpredictable and challenging
Thats when Ill be there always.
During those tough times, I will be by your side
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
Not for just a year,
But always.
My commitment to you is not temporary, but rather lifelong
Ill be loving you, oh always
My love for you is enduring
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
Not for just a year,
But always.
My love and support for you will never falter
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
Not for just a year,
But always.
I will always be there for you, no matter the circumstances
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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