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Who is Harry Nillson

And why is everybody talk in' about him. The best documentary I've ever seen. One of the best musicians this country has ever produced hands down. I just watched this for the first time today. I won't go In to details but would say that whether you know who Harry is or not, you owe it to yourself to watch this movie. Especially the younger generation. Its sad but its life. If you're familiar with Harry you will laugh and cry through this. The guy was just an amazing talent. Absolutely amazing.
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donjr OP
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Did you know that Cass Elliot and Keith Moon both died in Harry's flat in London? Years apart but in the same room. After Keith died he was so upset he sold it to Pete Townshend.
donjr OP
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Swanny, I agree about the 'sad crazy party monster'. The movie was actually heart breaking to watch towards the end. After it ended I just sort of sat there speechless. I wonder what his career would have been like if the Beatles didn't say he was their favorite group? If they hadn't done that, he wouldn't have made Nilsson Schmilsson and we would have probably never heard of him. On the other hand, Nilsson Schmilsson appears to be what started the downward spiral. I think the toughest part of the movie for me was to hear about the screaming contest he had with John Lennon while making Pussycat that basically shredded his vocal chords. To me that was nails on a chalkboard.
donjr OP
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You're welcome. It sounds like it brought out the same emotions for you that it did for me and many others.

Winoguy, yes your wife is very thoughtful and that's a great idea. I might do the same thing with some music.
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