Harry Nilsson

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Full Name
Harry Edward Nilsson III
Born
June 15th, 1941
Height
6ft 1in
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $5 million
Partner
Una O'Keeffe
Family
Harry Nilsson was born to Bette Nilsson and Harry Edward Nilsson Jr in Brooklyn, New York. His father abandoned the family when Nilsson was a child, and he was raised primarily by his mother in difficult financial circumstances. Nilsson married three times and had six children. He remained married to Una O'Keeffe until his death in 1994.
Years Active
1962–1994
Top Tracks
'Without You', 'Everybody's Talkin'', 'Coconut', 'Jump into the Fire', 'One'
Top Albums
'Nilsson Schmilsson', 'Son of Schmilsson', 'Aerial Ballet', 'Harry', 'Pussy Cats'
Records Sold
More than ten million
Number Ones
'Without You', 'Everybody's Talkin''
Fun Facts
Harry Nilsson won two Grammy Awards despite rarely performing live, becoming one of the first major recording artists to build an international career almost entirely through studio recordings. ### The Beatles famously described Nilsson as their favourite American artist, leading to a close friendship with John Lennon and Ringo Starr. ### His cover of 'Without You' became one of the defining ballads of the 1970s and remains one of the best-selling recordings of the song.
Related Artists
John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Randy Newman, The Beatles, Van Dyke Parks

Harry Nilsson was an American singer, songwriter and pianist whose extraordinary vocal range, inventive songwriting and genre-defying music made him one of the most distinctive artists of the late 20th century.

Rising to prominence in the late 1960s, Nilsson earned widespread acclaim with albums including ‘Nilsson Schmilsson’, ‘Son of Schmilsson’ and ‘Aerial Ballet’, while recording enduring classics such as ‘Without You’, ‘Everybody’s Talkin”, ‘Coconut’ and ‘Jump into the Fire’. Admired by contemporaries including The Beatles, Nilsson was among the first major artists to achieve international success without regularly touring. His blend of pop, rock, folk and orchestral music, combined with his wit and emotional depth, secured his place as one of popular music’s most influential singer-songwriters.

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Harry Nilsson was an American singer-songwriter best known for hits including 'Without You', 'Everybody's Talkin'' and 'Coconut', as well as his influential albums 'Nilsson Schmilsson' and 'Son of Schmilsson'.
'Without You' is Harry Nilsson's biggest international hit, although 'Everybody's Talkin'', 'Coconut', 'Jump into the Fire' and 'One' are also among his most celebrated recordings.
Harry Nilsson's remarkable vocal ability, adventurous songwriting and innovative studio recordings influenced generations of musicians, while earning admiration from artists including The Beatles, Randy Newman and Aimee Mann.
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