"As Time Goes By" Harry Nilsson (1973)

[@MicheleJane]

I think his voice was the most beautiful male singer I have ever heard. He was a treasure, and incredible talent.

[@bluesruley2k]

OMG! I'm crying again. I have been listening to Harry all day. I wish he were here to enjoy the way he still touches people. Yes his voice is awesome but his writing was even more awesome. Obviously, he didn't write this one but what he DID write. WOW! He never held back. He told so much about himself through his lyrics and his music. But nobody listened. If they did, he might still be here today.

[@Blogrich55]

Rob Wade, What really angers me is that Harry was snubbed by Rolling Stones Magazine and left off their list of 100 greatest singers of all time. There is a great documentary on Net Flix about Harry with song clips and glowing testimonials from other sings who knew and loved him. Definitely worth the watching.

[@charly7769]

from what little I know about Harry, he didn't believe how good he was. Even having people tell him, he still didn't believe. I mean he hung with Lennon and the Beatles and I believe played with them occasionally but still he doubted himself. I am sure the drugs and alcohol had a adverse effect on his psyche, but who knows if they unleashed his musical genius. When he died, Ringo said he was more devastated by Harrys death then he was by Johns. Just imagine the music they are making...

[@tombreen932]

pure magic try putting your ear to the wind maybe we can hear them

[@hyeryeong598gim3]

1973년 9월23일 제가 태어난 날 갓 태어난 아기였죠 해리닐슨 은 젊은 남자였다

[@hyeryeong598gim3]

목소리가 부드럽네요

[@A53redman]

Harry was my friend, his music helped me through some dark times and made some good times better. He was SPECIAL!!

[@lynfoster2484]

Listening to Nilsson and reading some of the comments under his videos. It occurs to me that we are all so sad, still so sad, at the loss of him. That, alone, makes me want to cry. God bless your sweet, talented soul, Harry. We all miss you so much.

[@jeffschwartz7923]

Lyn Foster What's bad is not that a man lives and then dies - but what dies inside a man - when he lives!!!!

[@jeffschwartz7923]

Lyn Foster What's bad is not that a man lives and then dies - but what dies inside a man - when he lives!!!!

[@tombreen932]

yes he is gone but what he left us will be with us forever let,s just enjoy it all over, and over again

[@carladiciaccio8955]

Tom Breen ....And yes I do! Listen to Harry Nilsson over and over, every day! I can't get enough! Love him!

[@recoveringdrunkrp]

On this day many years ago, a beautiful soul entered the world. Thanking the universe for the gift of Harry ♡

[@dkshotwell]

The guy could flat rock out, or bring it into a beautiful ballad. The man was a legend.

[@Getrealpeeps]

True

[@buckjohnson1119]

Yes, he could. Boy I got lost in the music before Harry came in, also. They are absolutely, Superb.

[@moondawg3693]

As time goes by, Nilsson never fades away for long, his music rises into and falls from my life, like beautiful memories always should. God Bless, Harry.

[@theressamurphy2996]

Blowing kisses to him in heaven

[@Albron1980]

A Little Touch of Harry goes a long way👍 I’m an oldie now but Harry’s special voice still moves my soul. Soothing Nostalgia every day.💕

[@StephenDedalus74]

He really was unique !! :) I LOVE his music, his voice :) Died so young, soooo unfair, so sad :( But for the ones who love him, he will always be alive !!! :)

[@joedambrosio5423]

No one. NO ONE like Harry. We were blessed to have him.

[@critter7052]

what a gifted singer, harry was and he destroyed that beautiful voice and himself with cigarettes , alcohol and drugs. so sad....rest in peace, harry! thanks for posting!

[@jameslacey460]

The first time I heard this voice I immediately realized I had never heard a voice that bared its soul so utterly and completely..

[@4KindnessGal]

You might like “Seasons” by Chris Cornell.

[@stevennicholson8538]

Magnificent version of a timeless classic, Nilsson one of the greats, hard to believe that was 45 years ago.

[@MontanaTrace]

When I went to college, I had all his albums. A headset, weed and some some rum and coconut. Those were good times that went bye.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

What an amazingly talented beautiful man. RIP, Sir!!!! 💜

[@MrBonkers96]

my dad loved Nilsson when i was a kid he would play it all the time and it would shit me.....now i find myself loving this music.....it must be true,...as time goes by you will love harry and his music

[@marcomacciola9639]

Beautiful Voice, really, it's own instrument

[@Poopaloo55]

Those modest little smiles when he knew how good it was...sweet.

[@thelmabadenhorst7270]

Beautiful rendition.

[@helio85384]

Beautiful music and interpretation!!! Congratulations !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@barbaraann7610]

I'm sad that he felt so unhappy in life. He was a brilliant songwriter and singer. I loved him. I wonder if he would have liked any of his fans?

[@youbetcha108]

Amazing. I was watching reruns of The Ghost and Mrs. muir and saw him and thought this guy must be famous. Waited for the credits, looked him up. Boy was he famous! Talented untrained self taught poor not in rock and roll hof? Why not? I was a small child in the late sixties I know his music. Didn’t know who did them. Nice cover of this one !

[@RandyR]

I miss you Harry. We had many wonderful talks and moving times at Beatlefests, in Los Angeles. I am carrying on the campaign that you began. This is one of John An Yoko's favorite songs and i am setting here trying to not cry because i miss John N Harry.

[@gilkenson53]

he was a treasure, here for such a short time.. And , I hear, a kind soul... Miss you Harry

[@ronjoullian4487]

AS I recall, Harry walked in and did the piece in one take, uh, uh! I'm waiting for the movie about this incredible man. Hollywood listening?

[@tombreen932]

It,s just to bad they will never find someone to do his part

[@NorsePJ]

Actually, this is slightly different from the take on the album. So he must have had more than one go at it. One of my favourites of his albums.

[@emeathooks]

There's a documentary called "Who is Harry Nilsson and Why Is Everone Talking About Him". It's occasionally on Netflix. Absolutely fascinating.

[@moondawg3693]

What a wonderful idea ! My slow dances to, "Without You", with Alice at age ten, then a couple years later my whole life changed when a local TV station on a Sunday evening played "The Point". Thanks Harry and, God Bless

[@marylhere]

There is a documentary on KZbin.

[@Ryhela]

I have all his albums (yes vinyl) and still listen to him. He was brilliant and it's a joy that I can also listen on youtube. Thank you.

[@user-uy5kr8sz1n]

There are a couple of moments were it looks like even he is impressed with how amazing and clear his voice is.

[@tombreen932]

when you put in the long hours and days he did you would be too

[@venitabanerjee]

Still have his records .....very precious !!! ..thank you Harry

[@geniekri]

Been listening to Harry's songs and so many memories wrapped with his music have been swimming to the surface...some of them things I'd forgotten for years. Miss his voice and his talent....No one like him today. he was one of a kind.

[@summermen]

I've worn out 3 copies of this album -- and to watch him do it live is just beautiful, and somehow heartbreaking.

[@OpheliaDarkling]

21 years ago today, we lost a musical great. His beauteous voice and musical legacy lives on. RIP Harry Nilsson

[@dorothyfreel1276]

Thank you Harry for all your lovely music xxxx

[@beatletech1]

Brillant . I like the way he throws it away when the songs over.

[@karenreardon5398]

So beautifully sung by Harry. Best version ever.❤❤😊😊

[@MADELENEC1]

RIP

[@hectormcarmonadiaz9184]

Simply GENIUS,

[@illinoisdoug]

He was such an incredible talent. The voice, oh my. This is from the album " A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night". A marvelous concept album of the great American song book he did in 1973 long before Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, and the others.

[@jeynjohnston8085]

Harry got an orchestra ❣️ A true composer!

[@billhamilton6220]

Wow! I didn't realize he ever sang this song. He did an awesome job! It's from my favorite movie Casablanca.

[@tombreen932]

as a matter of fact he did a album back in the 70,s called A little touch of Schmilsson in the night. there were 12 pre war songs see if you can find it.It was wonderful

[@Hutzjohn]

He had to read the words to this song, he didn't know this wonderful old song and yet he sang it almost to perfection, damn he was a really good singer. I thought the same thing about his version of "Without You".

[@kevingouldrup9265]

WOW!!!

[@The22on]

How amazing to have Gordon Jenkins do your arrangements! Jenkins was among the best ever, along with Nelson Riddle. It's a tribute to Harry to have a pro like Gordon in your corner!

[@Katy51844]

I agree with you. I don't anyone could put all those notes and words together unless he was sober.

[@r4b32t11]

Sometimes it's more than just the voice, it's the charisma, the genuine ability to put it out there. Harry had lots of fans I'me sure he would forgive you. Who is your favorite singer?

[@V8Oldie]

Harry Nielsson is wonderful! His voice make me happy. I am an Elvis-Presley Fan and I like Roy Orbison, but Harry Nielsson is - finde keinen Ausdruck der Krönung in englisch. Aber er ist einfach phantastisch.

[@DailyMouth]

How can one not fall in love with that last note? Bravo, Harry.

[@kahanasam]

Under appreciated genius. When the Beatles were asked who their favorite American band was. Harry Nilsson. Bless him. He rarely performed. Terrible stage fright.

[@hyeryeong598gim3]

세월은 흘러도 해리닐슨의 아름다운목소리는 영원불멸 이 되었네요

[@jet51100]

Genius in it's perfect mode.. don;t question.. Enjoy. I just wish Harry was still here.. He was brilliant! I know brilliant when I see it, hear it and live with it!

[@passerat1]

What a wonderful voice ..... magic Harry

[@tombreen932]

some of Harry,s best could listen to over and over again my dad liked this very much

[@barriering9159]

This song always make me feel nostalgic !! Pure Magic

[@mccellen]

Eternally missed..incredibly talented..

[@jacquismith3277]

Nilsson's voice seems effortless. What a gift and he shared it with us. 😊

[@emmceeee]

Gordon Jenkins has arranged so many of my favourite songs, without my realizing it. When I was a kid, my mom used to play "September of my Years" by Sinatra, and when I was lucky enough to find an lp (it had been long out of print) of it, again he was the arranger. ♫ I love those lush swirling string settings. He's brilliant.

[@McGarVision]

Gordon always said that Harry outshone Sinatra in comparing the work he did with both. Keep in mind this was a wildly controversial move for a rock star to do in the 70's and RCA hated it. Harry blazed the trail of a rocker performing "standards," that dozens would later follow--Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, etc. etc..."This is All I Ask" is a stunning and beautiful masterpiece by Harry from these sessions worth seeking out. ....Cuthbert

[@emmceeee]

Cuthbert J. Twillie That's some interesting perspective. I hadn't known it was so maverick of him to do so at the time. I was still a kid, and not buying music yet. But, the *trail* he blazed has become a little too well trod of late. It's more like a *canyon* now! Cheers!

[@AcceleratedEvolution]

Yeah; Harry doing an album of standards was basically charting new grounds.

[@cliftongal51]

People smoked everywhere - even Harry just before he sang in front of a camera. I wish Harry was here and all the cigarettes in the world were gone.

[@PaulSouthernCross]

Great Post CJT! A warm, charming, unpretentious, heartfelt performance from one of the best vocalists of the 20th century. It's not hard to see why Lennon and McCartney had so much respect for the man.

[@lesley809]

Just love his voice could listen to him all day !

[@carladiciaccio8955]

Ha! I do listen to Harry all day ! Because I love his voice 🎶 also.

[@margaretgaskell4958]

brilliant singer golden oldie...he left left life sadly and his brilliance was lost but he left much behind....God bless

[@harel1096]

I quit smoking a long time ago but still, a guy that enters a status like this with a cigarette in his mouth is the coolest man on earth to me.

[@terrencegurnee3259]

I still think about you Harry! and listen to your music!

[@tracer740]

terrence gurnee Me too. Always!

[@claudiaudkoff7686]

Your one of the best, so sorry your gone but not forgotten.

[@dorothyfreel1276]

Miss you soooo much.No one like you xx

[@hyeryeong598gim3]

내가 태어난 1973년 때 해리닐슨은 활동 했습니다

[@ThePaganElf]

and the world is just a little darker for the loss of such a wonderful singer, my mother used to play Nilsson when I was a young girl and I was mesmerised then, and still and some 30 years later. What a voice, RIP Harry, I hope you are singing up a storm wherever you may be with the other greats.

[@kathywheeler4679]

He had such a beautiful voice

[@keithglimmer4505]

It's such a tragedy the way he ruined that glorious voice.

[@toddhutchens]

Damn this is so good.

[@mareckbamf]

A kiss is still a kiss, great rendition of a classic.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1973 {August 26th} "As Time Goes By" by Nilsson entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 at position #96; and on September 16th, 1973 it peaked at #86 {for 1 week} and spent 5 weeks on the Top 100.. The song was the last track on his album 'A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night'... In 1959 Johnny Nash covered it; his version peaked at #43 on the Top 100... R.I.P. Harry Edward Nilsson III {1941 - 1994}...

[@ericfaucher8132]

Such an effortless and real musical talent. Had he lived a bit longer who knows where music might gone. Instead we have .... well ... never mind

[@johnhiram1207]

How terribly sad. As time goes by we will always miss you Harry.

[@maijashelley9318]

Thank you for sharing such an incredible video.

[@thedorkofcork]

Still missing you harry...............

[@SBCBears]

Nilsson reminds me of Nat King Cole. They could be wonderfully expressive with subtle intonation. Nilsson has little need for vocal fireworks. The beauty is there throughout.

[@58mlm]

Breathtaking! Beautiful!

[@RandyR]

One of John an Yoko's favorite songs. Miss being able to talk to him at Beatlefest. Beautiful version from a very compassionate person.

[@mothershour8117]

Ahhhh, Harry, miss you....we hardly knew you.......

[@gilkenson53]

Beautiful.. A voice now heard in heaven..Miss you Harry..

[@hyeryeong598gim3]

동영상보여주셔서 감사합니다 카사블랑카 영화 노래 해리닐슨이 부른것 처음 알게 되었습니다 첫느낌이 암울하네요 현악기에서 나오는 느낌이 그렇군요

[@sharonra2000]

Impeccable, beautiful and emotional!!!!!!!

[@charlottebrooks3671]

Genius

[@jameshodges2690]

A brilliant singer songwriter gone too early!

[@teririch2682]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us...what a gift.

[@lunachickfringe5319]

A touch of heaven.

[@dmlevitt]

one of the all time great performances. what a golden voice. we love you harry.

[@mistermarcel22]

Beautiful this music gives real warm feelings

[@elizabethtaylor3386]

Amazing 22

[@irisyotvat1]

always makes me cry

[@davidsgarand4709]

We need another one like Harry.

[@valeriepenny5823]

have always loved you harry just great god bless

[@richardfolkman]

In art school it was repeatedly mentioned that an artist is more famous dead than alive; but, Harry Nilsson so influenced and invested in me that I can't help to say how much he helped while he lived with his songs and well being. Anyone can say this of anyone; but this he was to me. All of us like a mosaic of lives interwoven in mutuality.

[@angeliquenomade4353]

Merci

[@r4b32t11]

I'm just wild about Harry.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Beautiful version 😢

[@margaretgaskell4958]

Wonderful...fabulous...Harry Nielsen......full orchestra....⏱👍👍👍🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@StevePhillips]

I quite like this song

[@DerekLyons]

Always wonderful! I love Harry RIP !

[@MrKipW]

What a treat! I do miss ol' Harry, and it was also pretty nice to see Gordon Jenkins at work. (He arranged all the songs on the record, and wrote one of them as well.)

[@margaretgaskell4958]

pity we lost him so soon a golden oldie listen to that orchestra wonderful can't beat it he had a smooth voice wrote songs friends with John Lennon good pals....God bless ♥❤🙏

[@catherinemurphy6503]

You must remember this A kiss is still a kiss, A sigh is just a sigh The fundamental things apply As time goes by And when two lovers woo They still say, "I love you" On that you can rely No matter what the future brings As time goes by Moonlight and love songs Never out of date Hearts full of passion Jealousy and hate Woman needs man And man must have his mate That no one can deny Well, it's still the same old story A fight for love and glory A case of do or die The world will always welcome lovers As time goes by

[@thebookhouseboys]

Just fully lovely.