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Tribute to Harry Nilsson.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A labor of love.,
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This review is from: For Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson (Audio CD)
Tribute albums are notoriously a mixed bag. Often, they fall into two categories: big names stars making mincemeat of classic songs, or unknown artists living up to their well-deserved status. This, however, is a very, very pleasant exception to these rules. Even the very annoying Randy Newman acquits himself well with a truly moving rendition of "Remember." All of which serves as a reminder of just how good Nilsson really was, both in terms of lyrics and melodies. Sure, there are duds here, like the goddawful trashing of "Coconut" by the semi-talented B-52's frontman Fred Schneider (it's almost too painful to listen to), but there are real gems, too, like Adrien Belew's playful version of "Me and My Arrow," Marc Cohn's "Turn on Your Radio," and a version of "Spaceman" by the Roches which bests the original. "Jump Into the Fire" becomes a Gospel classic, too, at the hands of LaVern Baker.What shines through most of all is the deep affection these performers, by and large, have for the music and for Harry. The liner notes are wonderful, too. For me, it reopened the door to Harry that had been closed for so long.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent overall, but Harry's versions are still the best!,
By A Customer
This review is from: For Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson (Audio CD)
This album is O.K. as far as tribute albums go, but nothing beats Harry Nilsson's original voice. That being said, many of these remakes are superb; the version of "Don't Forget Me" with the added percussion is excellent! However, there are some severe mutilations as well: the version of "Coconut" by the B52's guy and the complete ruination (a real word?) of "Jump into the Fire", a song that really should NOT be re-done by anyone! Be forewarned: some of Harry's biggest hits (eg. Without You) are not covered, because he did not write them...
5.0 out of 5 stars
NILSSON FAN,
By BIG BOB WOLF (MISSOURI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: For Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson (Audio CD)
THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST TRIBUTE ALBUMS. THE VARIETY OF ARTISTS AND THE QUALITY OF THEIR PERFORMANCE IS GREAT. NOT EVERY ARTIST DOES JUSTICE TO THE SONG BUT I DONT THINK ANY ALBUM CAN MATCH THAT STANDARD. MY FAVORITE, SALMON FALLS AND TURN ON THE RADIO, BOTTOM DWELLER IS WITHOUT HER. I AM SORRY THEY DIDNOT COME OUT WITH A TWO VOLUME SET FEATURING SONGS LIKE, TOGETHER, I GUESS THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY, MAYBE. ETC.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Joy Ride
Harry Nilsson wrote so many great songs, and this just includes songs that are not on the `Popeye' movie soundtrack.
Published on January 17, 2006 by Bruce P. Barten
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as Harry, but what is?
You must be a bit of a fan to even consider this album. It's not awful, and there are some great performances. Randy Newman's 'Remember' is very moving.
Published on February 1, 2002 by v. e. matthews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun tribute, filled with genuine love
As with most tribute albums, about half of the tracks here are people trying their best to sound like the artist...which in Harry's case is just not possible...
Published on July 5, 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
The longer I listen, the more I enjoy this CD.
I bought this as a cassette about a year ago...I'm in my early 50's about the same age as Harry Nilsson would be.
Published on March 7, 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great! Not at all what I expected, and much, much better!
Don't get me wrong, I like Harry Nilsson's work well enough. It's just always seemed so ... light. The arrangements on this album though, they really bring his songs to life;...
Published on December 17, 1998
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