Harry Nilsson On The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 1960s

[@markharris2117]

my god, but this man's voice and compositions are absolutely timeless. just brilliant.

[@briancurran7290]

Thank you youtube. I'm 41 and have this medium to be introduced to great musicians like Harry Nilsson. I'm hooked on this guy. Wow what a talent.

[@GatewayImage]

how’s 47 treating ya?

[@wickedfeylady]

Harry had the voice of an angel.

[@JSeth51]

Good grief! After listening to Harry since the 60's, I am still amazed by what he could do with his voice... just fantastic! Listening to an record album of his was ALWAYS an adventure; you just never knew what you were going to hear next!

[@jdw99]

Such epic irony that Harry hated performing... when he was such a world class natural entertainer. There aren't too many musicians who can just sit at a piano and play and sing their own music and be captivating with no help, but he was one of them, but we only have a few scraps of footage of it :(

[@Donald-my3oo]

Unfortunately he was a bad alcoholic

[@budman89799]

about 15 years ago my dad got nilsson schmilsson and i played it every chance i had. I was only 10-12 years old and me and a friend camped in his back yard and played it all night. but only about a year ago i decided to start finding his music. It has almost turned into an addiction. I just can't seem to get enough, i'm listening, and reading about him and all i can say is god gave him a gift, and that gift should never be forgotten!

[@onceuponamidnightdry]

Wonderful! Harry's voice always brings a smile to my face ... sometimes a sad one but never the less. How I miss Harry ...

[@dbeach4044]

And thanks to the Smothers for sensitivity, politics, great music, and wonderful contributions to a magical time.

[@dejanigma]

Graduated 2001 (high school). This stuff is so timeless. What a master. What a treasure. Thanks for the post!

[@Obummer4prez]

I miss you, Harry... I've been listening since the 1960s. I guess we're all getting old. Your music made me smile, cry(Without You is a difficult divorce song!), laugh. Wish you had lived longer. I was surprised you were a neighbor of mine in Yorba Linda, CA!

[@tangogrrl]

What a delight! I've never seen that. Fell in love with him and not just his voice. What a sweetheart he was then. Voice of an angel.

[@LazyIRanch]

Have you seen the episode of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" that he guest starred and performed two songs? I think that was the first time I saw him, and I fell in love with him then. I wish he'd done more acting, he was so wonderful.

[@swingsingsister]

Harry Nilsson! What a talent What a loss ... you are missed! So please your music lives on.

[@islandbirdw]

Can’t listen to this without my spine tingling. What an amazing song writer and vocalist. It was a miracle he ended up making it so obscure was his early life. He met some key people without whom he would have just been another has been in Hollywood.

[@arturovillalobos9068]

Harry I wish you could have written more. What a talent. Thank you ❤

[@showtuneful]

Thanks for this rare glimpse back to the playful spirit of one of the most inventive composers of songs. A deep soul for sure.

[@FlanaFugue]

It's so great to see that special level of huge singing talent that astounded people to the point that they had to accept how quirky and bizarre his creativity and personality could be. Only Harry Nilsson could could sing about "one" being the loneliest number, and all his other strange songs - his voice was so silky and perfect people just had to be hypnotized.

[@PinkLederhosen]

Syncroincity, we listened to "The Point" too. Wore out our copy of it. His voice conveys something so beautiful that our souls can't help but love him. He may have had his drinking problem. But that was his life. He gave us a gift that nobody else could give. I'm grateful for the time he was here.

[@paulir]

I just stumbled across this...hard not be be a Harry Nilsson fan after watching this!!

[@jzerony]

Think About Your Troubles... one of my favorite Harry Nilsson tunes. Wow... what a nice treat this was. Thanks for posting!!

[@anjelicamarrujo8621]

Thank you for posting this of Nilsson from the old Smothers Bros show....Rest in Peace, dear Harry, I miss you and your songs!!

[@pallsmortion4750]

Such an effortless talent

[@rachelbellenoit3803]

He was brilliant. Wonderful to have this video of him.

[@Boozie65]

Harry was great!!! They don't make em' like that anymore! He had the whole package! The only band that ever came close was about 15 years ago...."Jellyfish" who happens to do a great version of troubles! Thanks for the posting!

[@dmh497]

This gets my vote for best video on KZbin. I knew very little about Harry Nilsson when I stumbled onto this video a couple of years ago. Now I am a huge Harry Nilsson fan, thanks to this video.

[@RoryRita]

What a gift, I miss him so much. I have to put his songs on my ipod. His songs are woven into my life. Thanks so much for adding this--love You tube.

[@DavidDorenfeld]

Harry was a genius.

[@leecorey1]

No. Harry was a guy w talent.

[@gorcanto]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for posting this. Back then artists were encouraged to be creative. Today, if it doesn't pass corporate muster you're out of luck. It's practically a miracle when anything remotely out of the mainstream reaches us. Oh well.

[@angeliquenomade4353]

One day... I'll be meeting Harry Nilsson in heaven ..... Love Harry eternaly

[@christined3953]

One of the greatest voice of all times

[@kelleywintergreen]

thank you for this! how wonderful to see harry in his prime.. made my holidays..

[@bingoboya]

Respond to this video... Amazing! So talented. I'm kinda' choking up right now because the no talents of today get super rich while this incredible talent really never got the credit he so richly deserved from the public or mainstream media. God bless and God rest Harry Nilsson!

[@terrypursell4332]

What a talent! Great this live performance is around.....He can straight up sing very good!!

[@mopbrothers]

Holy Moly. Wonderful voice and ease of singing. Thank you. I want to hear more.

[@jorgeluizferraz3041]

Genial! Fantástico sou fã desde dos anos 70! Tenho os seus LPs!

[@woodytheduke]

the point !!! Just remembered this story I listened to as a child,,,,wonderful to relive my childhood through Harry,,,well done

[@kosherspeare]

It's easy to see why Nilsson and John Lennon were close friends, collaborators, and influences on each other. I'm grateful to forward-thinking pioneers and talents like the Smothers Brothers for bringing artists like Harry Nilsson to the attention of a tight-assed America that was in need of opening its mind back then.

[@DebNora]

Just discovered Harry Nilsson a couple months ago. I've been mesmerized ever since.

[@StLennyBruce]

I wrote a comment about a year ago, and I just wanna say I'm still enjoying this video. So beautiful. Thanks for this.

[@neurofire]

A lesson in song writing from above. How good is this? Timeless. Fab post. Thanks

[@globalman]

Thank you for this. He was a great favourite of mine in my youth. Bought most of his albums. The albums are unfortunately long gone but the memories remain. But 40 years later seeing this I realise just what a genius he was. There is no one with such talent now or in recent years.

[@shannyfrm]

He had such talent! I watch and listen to him on KZbin as much as I can. I miss him. R.I.P. Harry

[@guitarFK]

Killer!!!! love the album the point and great to see some of these tunes sooo many years latter thanks for posting!

[@richardyoung5429]

So sad, and so beautiful.

[@saintcruzin]

I never tire of this post..amazing voice,writer...and such a tragic story! Great post..thanks!

[@tankeduptrouble]

Listen closley for the fade! Love Harry! My all time fave! Thanks for this post it is awesome!

[@MuizeekPhanahtic]

This is a great clip perfectly outlining the beauty and freshness of the singer-songwriter era when larger-than-life and poignant lyricism was present. Harry was a very skilled vocalist and piano player and his lyrics were pictureesque and thought-provoking. It was nice hearing him sing some classics and do a "song construction" lesson. He was very humble and polite here. I thought Tom did a respectable singing job; a full duet with Harry would have proved interesting. Treat to watch! Thx! A+!

[@mpbunch]

Reminds me of Randy Newman..Very similar..Love them both..Thanks

[@ArcticTighty]

Martin B man you’re going to love the record Nilsson Sings Newman by Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman, released in 1970.

[@mpbunch]

@@ArcticTighty Awesome! I'll check it out.. Never thought the 2 interacted in any way. Growing up Nilson was popular before Newman was but that was just my observation as a child..

[@danielcallahan3977]

'm blown away watching this yes it was on my hippy trail...

[@steverose7782]

Harry Nilsson, Joe South, Laura Nyro, so many genius singer, songwriter musicians came out of that era that were under-appreciated at the time, but it seemed like almost everything that touched and created was magical and lives on today. Their music will live on for hundreds of years even all three are dead.

[@Rudikai100]

Stevei Rose!!! Ditto on all those three underrateds!!!

[@pumberdog]

I'm so glad I had a father to play "The Point" for me on cassette when I went to sleep every night. Harry's voice is imbedded in my mind and soul because of that, thanks DAD!

[@mackleswimbaits]

Jesus what a unique voice no one can sing like Harry

[@JediLiz]

wow. takes me back to my childhood. thanks so so much.

[@user-bg7vm5oo4e]

I miss Harry Nilsson - thank you sooo much for posting this.

[@FrenkMelk]

could not agree more. i watch this thing weekly for years now. moves me.

[@tacomadc]

Love Harry and the Smothers Brothers. Thanks!

[@unarex1]

I love this man and his talent.

[@unijaner]

This man is my all time favorite songwriter. When the Beatles were asked what band was their biggest influence, they replied simply, Harry Nilsson. You can totally hear Harry's influence in the Beatles music. I love the Beatles too of course.RIP Harry.

[@GinGin2255]

Nillsson was a musical genius - Gone too soon!

[@GreenerHill]

I got into Nilsson during his deeper-voiced later years, so discovering these days of vocal purity was a surprise! What a great mind too. :)

[@KurtKnutsen]

have not seen this when on the air,thanks!

[@johnburgess3241]

The greatest voice ever,his rendition of "over the rainbow" was beyond words

[@mackleswimbaits]

Nilsson is the greatest lesser-known artist today. i love his music, and to think that most people have only heard him through the Coconut song, only a scratch on the iceberg of his talent

[@pwhitten4444]

Took my 12 year old and 22 year to the Black Bear film festival a couple years ago to see Who is Harry Nilsson and Why Are They All Talking 'bout Him. They loved the film AND his songs/voice. His talent transcends time.

[@jsilence418]

Really awesome, thanks for posting.

[@animascat]

very very nice. thanks for sharing.

[@arfshesaid1]

thank you so, so much for posting this!

[@julieannemichelle]

I just loved Harry Nilsson! And I still do!!!❤️

[@Greggo2]

"Without Her" was also a famous Nilsson song. Nilsson cared deeply if he was without you, her, me, my brother, and my great aunt Mildred.

[@DanaGatlin]

THANK YOU!!!! Love Harry - never knew I'd see this video - thanks

[@tomcooley3778]

The Smothers Brothers were so far ahead of their time!

[@rotano]

The man could sit there and jam and it would be pure genius. Has there been such a talent as Nilsson since this gem has blessed us?

[@AlohaRanch]

Love you Harry!

[@bobdwilliams]

Patrick, this is the song I was talking about.(I guess the lord must be in New York City) Fred Neil wrote 'Everybody's talkin' Harry sang it. Lucyhuto, thanks for posting this Gem!

[@MomsSpecialKitchen]

Super friend 👌👌👌👌👍

[@Aveeko]

Very special footage. Harry Nilsson explains and demonstrates song composition construction, with humor.

[@adriennemarie3051]

Harry looks so bashful when the audience is cheering for him. In the documentary about him, they said he was very insecure, so that's why he didn't really perform live. A shame. He was one of the best musicians to walk the earth. RIP babe. We miss you.

[@hoarybat61]

Totally on spot with that! My understanding is that while he just starting out doing a duet with a guy he was laughed at as a teenager during a live performance and he never recovered from it. Thank you internet for reacquainting me with his beautiful voice and talent.

[@lynne5322]

God bless you, Harry. 💕

[@qtpysusie54]

You are one of my life's best friends, Harry. Thanks for being in my lifetime.

[@jack002tuber]

I love that song "Think about your troubles"

[@stevolution666]

sends shivers, stunningly good

[@MaryToep]

I am always looking for fill ins for all the stuff I have from these guys. I have pretty much anything anything "recorded" so this is wonderful.

[@noahdorsey]

little cowboy was the 1st nilsson song i ever heard. my mom sang it for me when i was a baby.

[@spotcase]

Absolutely precious. heard Nickel Creek cover "Think About Your Troubles" a couple of years ago....made me cry.....miss Harry

[@mikeyw1960]

nice little insight into harry's cleverness. Great post.

[@doctortjm199]

Such a forgotten talent. Considering how popular he was when "Without You" came out and his album "Nilsson Schmillson." He won the big three Grammy awards that year, something very, very few people have ever done before or since. He was the first artist to get a million dollars per album, thanks to John Lennon negotiating his contract. God Bless and God rest Harry. We still love you.

[@Joannakathryn]

I remember seeing him do this on Smothers Brothers. I'm pretty sure it was in the spring of 1969. What a fantastic singer/songwriter.

[@willdrucker4291]

this performance was NOT aired on the original Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on CBS, but instead on a 1970 summer series on ABC.

[@Phaedragon]

Smooth as buttah... I love his voice, and The Point.... and 'cause it takes just like a teardrop.

[@tossmeacarrot]

Harry was the best of the best. I still miss him. Always will.

[@Kristinafina]

From minute 5:30 forward I have listened to this and watched him 15 times at least just sitting here. He was fascinating...Incredible voice and great sense of humor.

[@susant46]

Looking for "Little Cowboy, put your saddle in the barn. Also was that first song related to the "Moonbeam" song? What a slice of bliss...thnak you. RIP Harry.

[@JandHAdventures]

Looooooooove !!!

[@TheAdnAmA]

Harry is just amazing. That voice!! Sheesh!!

[@celloprofundo]

I didn't know Harry wrote "One", I've been lovin' that song since 1969 !

[@chazb2907]

Words cannot describe the greatness of this.

[@rockinrobotix]

this has made my day

[@sarahmahany3404]

I think I was in love with him most of my life absolutely

[@whiteycroon]

one of the fortunate ones whose voices seem to float without effort-he makes it seem it so easy. what a singer...

[@bobrosinsky8803]

He sparkled

[@pr00de]

How neat! He plays the first few notes of "Puppy Song" before going into "Think About Your Troubles."