Harry Nilsson

Harry Nilsson was an American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, inventive recordings, and hit songs including "Everybody's Talkin'", "Without You", and "Coconut".

Harry Nilsson was an American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, inventive recordings, and hit songs including "Everybody's Talkin'", "Without You", and "Coconut". He was active mainly in the late 1960s and 1970s and was admired by musicians including John Lennon and Paul McCartney. He died in 1994 at age 52.

Early life

Harry Nilsson was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1941 and later moved to Los Angeles as a teenager. He began developing his songwriting and performing career while working ordinary jobs, including in a bank.

Recording career

Nilsson released breakthrough material in the late 1960s and became known for polished pop, unusual arrangements, and vocal range. His work in the early 1970s produced some of his best-known songs and commercial success.

Musical style and legacy

Nilsson was noted for his inventive songwriting and for recording both original material and notable cover versions. He is remembered as one of the distinctive American singer-songwriters of his era.

Death and posthumous reputation

Nilsson died in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California. His music continued to be widely reissued, covered, and discussed after his death.