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Nilsson
Details of Nilsson (Person), information and links
WIKIPEDIA:
“ Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994 ) was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. On all but his earliest recordings he is credited as Nilsson. He is known for the hit singles "Without You", "Everybody's Talkin'" and "Coconut".He was awarded Grammys for two of his recordings; best male contemporary vocal in 1969 for "Everybody's Talkin'", the theme song to the Academy Award-winning movie Midnight Cowboy, and best male pop vocal in 1972 for "Without You".
Life and career
Early years
Nilsson was born in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York, in 1941. His paternal grandparents were Swedish circus performers and dancers, especially known for their "aerial ballet" (which is the title of one of Nilsson's albums). His father, Harry Edward Nilsson, Jr., abandoned the family when young Harry was three. An autobiographical reference to this is found in the opening to Nilsson's song "1941":
Well, in 1941, the happy father had a son
And in 1944, the father walked right out the door
Nilsson's "Daddy's Song" also refers to this period in Nilsson's childhood.
Nilsson grew up with his mother Bette and his younger half-sister. His younger half-brother Drake [......] ”
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Begin date: 06/15/1941
End date: 01/15/1994
Similar artists: Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beach Boys, Perry Como, Sixpence None the Richer, Paul McCartney, John Denver, Eddie Cochran, Sheryl Crow, Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins
Official website(s): http://www.harrynilsson.com
Links
- BBC Music page: http://www.bbc.co.uk
- discogs: http://www.discogs.com
- IMDb: http://www.imdb.com
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