Harry Nilsson - Coconut (1971)

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Harry Nilsson - Coconut (1971)

[@jackiejones532]

I love this song. My Daddy used to sing this song when I was a little girl. I buried him on December 12, 2020. I will always have happy thoughts when I hear this song and sing tears of joy because I really love and will miss my Daddy.

[@irenemeaguilar8307]

I'm sorry for your loss but glares you have good memories

[@bobbojones8157]

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dad . I would probably be similar age and I played it to my son he’s almost 50 an so affected by the the music I brought him up with , god bless.

[@nancymahaney7128]

So sorry for your loss Jackie! I loved this song as a teenager - I'm glad it has a place among the memories of your dad!

[@duckmysick5082]

Rip your daddy

[@luismassironi4355]

Lamento tu perdida. La música de alguna manera te conecta con él. Un abrazo from Argentina

[@JoBisbee]

The Brilliance of Harry Nilsson, most underrated singer/songwriter. The Beatles favorite American singer. Partied together often. Paul said when you went out to party with Harry you never came home for at least 3 days.

[@Albertocapuchinos]

Magnifica

[@grannyjudi1]

As my husband was dying he played this song every day....a smile is good medicine...now he gone for 3 years I play this in his honor......still grieving here...but this song helps bring a smile...to remind me of all the joys......

[@JimmyFisherTV]

❤

[@JimmyFisherTV]

❤

[@Jjj6212]

God bless.

[@jerrydominick5398]

Really a cute comical song

[@Wise-Lady-La-Aura]

This song used to make people feel like monkeying around. My 8 year old brother once sang this song over and over again on a 400 mile car trip in 1971 when we were all little kids. He went overboard on it. 5 kids, 1 adult , 400 miles and no end to "Put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning. DOCTOR! Is there nothing I can take? I said DOCTOR!" RIP, Mark. I miss you!

[@usmh]

400 miles of that sounds like the fast lane to insanity xD

[@sirguyslady]

My dad took us on a trip to Oklahoma from California and that's the first time we heard this song back in 1971. The same as you, there was five of us and one adult all I can say is my dad sure had a lot of guts. It was one of the best trips we ever took . 😂😂😂❤

[@hstotlar]

My son got hooked on Kokomo for a month!

[@RichardLeyba-l9i]

Love this song good memories. My brother and couple of his were hanging at or home . Coconut played on the radio and they got up and started dancing the nutty nutty Coconut. IT was so funny. Zee

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Between the flouride and septic water. What can you do?

[@MrTremewan]

I was ten when this hit the radio. Didn't know what to make of it, but liked it. Here, almost fifty years later, I'm listening to it again.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

This is hysterical. Also very catchy. And for us older guys - Ernie Kovacs fans..how great to see the 'Nairobi trio" working again!!!

[@tomduerr6409]

Little High at the Time

[@MainelyLove]

omg Ernie Kovacs is a dark horse these days. I thank PBS for introducing me to his genius in the 1970's.

[@russell_poppi]

"Coconut" is a song written and first recorded by Harry Nilsson. The third single from his 1971 album, Nilsson Schmilsson, it reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and it features three distinct characters (the narrator, the sister, and the doctor), all sung in different voices by Nilsson. The song is perhaps best remembered for its chorus lyric, "She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up." There are no chord changes; the only chord in the song is an arpeggiated C-7th." Wiki :)

[@jenniferwininger4970]

Thanks so much for the info, much appreciated 👍

[@BayouDrank]

"You can't write a hit song with only 1 chord." Harry Nilsson: "Hold my coconut."

[@windsordawn]

😂

[@davidweiss9891]

@@windsordawn whats so funny

[@davidweiss9891]

There is a G cord, C minot and A

[@windsordawn]

@@davidweiss9891 There are no chord changes in the song: an arpeggiated C7th accompanies the song.

[@rhydes_]

I wonder what key this is in

[@Harlock2day]

This guy is a flippin’ musical genius.

[@grubbygrubb7059]

Harry Nilsson was a genius and deserves a better legacy. one of the greatest songwriters in history. a reporter asked Paul McCartney in 1966," who's your favorite American singer?" he replied," Harry Nilsson". the same reporter asked John Lennon," who's your favorite American band"? and John replied," Harry Nilsson".

[@williamjensen5044]

I have been listening to Harry Nilsson radio on Pandora, awesome

[@mikedowty7061]

Bill Grubb forgot bout that

[@Brickcellent]

Then Harry Nilsson pulled John Lennon off when he was choking his girlfriend to death.

[@Brickcellent]

@@ross311 Yeah I know, it was usually Paul pulling him off.

[@robinmiller173]

Harry Nilsson did all the voices on that track. A truly strange and gifted person who played now and then at Troubadour open mic nights with anyone who wandered in. Even me. Cool dude.

[@spongebobslushpants1]

No way! What was that like? What was he like?

[@dizzaztergirl]

I want to hear about the strange.

[@anthonyfranco2369]

I've heard that giftedness only lasts for so long, but with Harry Nilsson it took him all the way..in a good way

[@randycox3521]

K

[@louislindsaysommers3592]

Robin Miller that's bad ass!

[@ellarson1]

This never fails to lift my mood.

[@reneeelliett7489]

Harry Nillson is one of my favorite song writers of all time. We danced to this record as kids on my dad's stereo. Should be in the song writers hall of fame. I love Harry Nillson.

[@Ramblin-Man]

Nilsson (as it's spelled) is one of Sweden's most common family names (his parents were poor, Swedish immigrants and "aerial ballet artists"...Nilsson = "Nils' son. /J, Sweden

[@joyceconnor2913]

Did your mom yell, "You kids get off that stereo and dance on the floor?" :-)

[@bethanykounds9056]

I love that memory. Love, love him.

[@brucewilmeth5565]

Absolutely

[@Thecodi55]

A testament to Harry's sweet, velvet voice - Over a million hits Harry! Even after all these years your still bringin' it home! JEEEZE We sure miss you and your music!

[@raymccraine2449]

I used to play this song all the time when it first came out. I actually put some lime in the coconut one day and it had a nice taste but later added some Vodka to it. Made a big difference! The icing on the cake was drinking that tasty drink while listening to Nilsson Schmilsson!! A good time indeed.

[@rvhill69]

Lime and coconut will cock THC!

[@bobross3880]

Supposed to use rum :)

[@lynnbrennan3825]

Sounds like a plan

[@deucejmp]

I did exactly that around 2004 or 2005 (I put the lime in the coconut while listening to this song high AF, and drank them both up). Surprisingly, it was disgusting. Incidentally, the coconut was probably rancid. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@tourguide9]

To me the genius of it is, the whole song is played using just one chord (C7). Yet 40 years on it's still being enjoyed.

[@stevenhedstrom5586]

Yup you can call Harry a one chord wonder.

[@theglamourisgone5669]

Make that 50!

[@youchris67]

52-years now! Hello, I'm from 12-years the future.

[@Statimtek]

Thumbs up those that remember being a pre teen and tuning in to the AM radio when this song was on the top 40 list.

[@angelasneed8006]

🙋‍♀️🎵🎶

[@catshepherd3102]

Yep. Pretty sure there’s a NSFK subtext going on but at the time, we didn’t care. Take that, Tipper Gore.

[@ellie-kc4kj]

it is insane that harry nilsson actually wrote this song. seems like the kind of song that has existed forever and has no author. like a folk song

[@MrCook1227]

Each of the four Beatles said he was their favorite and their biggest vocal influence. So many great songs.

[@mauroaguiar4743]

boa nova na minha vida

[@Алиса-ы1ю4р]

I can’t stop crying while listening this song... RIP our dear Nigel Murray and Lance Sweets. Bones is serial that can make this song sad and you’ll never think it’s funny

[@faidah-sm]

Rip

[@Chanteeo1]

😢

[@supervidere7]

I can't take this anymore. Everyone please, enough is anough. It's actually a very serious song.

[@johncoakley7573]

But hooz in the monkey suit??

[@joanneevans3986]

EXACTLY 😂

[@thetruthisoutthere5230]

I have been listening to this song for 50 years now, believe me, I take this song very, very seriously 😏😂💜💜💜💜

[@kja427]

It's too bad they don't make novelty tunes like this anymore. I loved hearing this on the radio back in The 70's, and i still laugh when I hear it today.

[@godmagnus]

So there's this guy called Weird Al and and these things called meme songs

[@davephillips4009]

Like Mungo Jerry's in the summer time

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

I liked Harry Nillson's songs in the 70's when I was just a little kid, now when I listen to songs like "Without You" his voice just blows me away.

[@bethanykounds9056]

Beautiful display of his voice in that.

[@janetcallanan7020]

Without you and Jump into the Fire wow

[@ffbs2005]

The year is 2021 - you’re Back to listen this masterpiece again

[@kf1000]

2022

[@ro6493]

2023!

[@georgelavieboheme9250]

Greetings from 2024

[@UnknownAz]

Never thought I'd shed tears of happiness & joy to this song. Oh, Bones. I love you.

[@sweetandsour93]

Well....I guess I'm not the only one who's had this song stuck in their head due to Bones. RIP Nigel Murry....the fans will miss you

[@coastalartistlivingonislan8395]

It wasn’t Nigel. It was sweets.

[@BEINGOOD77]

Real genius, talent & a crazy sense of musical style. Thanks Nilsson.

[@PlumPoko]

The song may be coconut, but this video is bananas

[@cathiecampbell823]

Nice!

[@siltysand]

Balls Tanuki I see what you did there!

[@stevenmula2127]

Good one!

[@scarletdamsel3139]

lmao EDIT: oct 5th 2019 lmbooo

[@cbhaessig]

Balls Tanuki hahaha😂😂😂😂😂that was hilarious,I think this was the 70s LSD stage or too much wacky weed when they wrote this. The video probably both & huge $$$$ shortage lol 😂😂😂 made my day. 😂🤙😂🤙🤙🤙

[@Wizerik299]

This song brings me back so far. I remember being a little kid and sitting by my uncle as he played his guitar and sang this song. He had an extremely deep voice and he poured his soul into howling certain portions of the song. There was so much emotion behind every time he would play this song. Hearing this brings back such great memories. :D

[@lioraharonoff5059]

Self quarentined, tripping on acid and watching this at 4 in the morning. Yasss

[@rro_oni8361]

same but without the acid is 420 and i dont even have weed and yesterday was the bycicle day :´( (sad story by a boy from havana cuba)

[@lazerjim1]

I wish I could get some acid, I'm getting bored of my mind

[@mimsmango]

Shrooms

[@TheTruthHz]

Man there must be something missing your lives 😂🤣

[@karm42yn]

May I suggest playing Alan Wake while on said acid?

[@swingsingsister]

Such a wonderful gifted talented musician and vocalist - left us too soon So sad!! He WAS a genius and his music lives on - as good now as it was then. Thank you Harry :)

[@TSconspiracy]

this song still is catchy after all these years.

[@selloutasaurus]

This song came out when I was a little kid. Loved it then, and love it now. ❤️

[@laurakozel4555]

Yesum truebluefrog I second that ! So how's old age treatin ya ? It sure ain't for 🙀ys. Personally I think it's mostly a big steaming pile of 💩

[@onebell2007]

this may not have been his most famous song or one of his best songs.but he was still one of the best rockers of his time.

[@stj971]

I have a friend who was friends w Harry.

[@MsRmaclaren]

My love of music brought me here.

[@byronp2311]

Only Nilsson could make this silliness work so damn well.

[@recremkram]

Greatest one-chord song ever! A masterpiece.

[@karolynekaio3529]

Because this was Vincent's favorite song... RIP Vincent & Lance!! #BONES

[@vicillicious3205]

I'm guessing you haven't reached season 10 yet.

[@nugsymalone1247]

I saw that episode, but fuck bones cus it was my ex's fav show

[@Pinak1264]

I almost thought you were talking about Vincent Vega because he is the brother of Vic Vega in Reservoir Dogs and the song plays in the end of the movie 👌😂😂

[@missmyvinny]

Love my Vincent

[@yanessasilva5880]

Lance DIES?!!!!!

[@Twfh_2024]

I played this for my 8 yr old son. He ABSOLUTELY ❤'s it!!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Lmfaooo!👋🤣👍that’s awesome!

[@rufus1346]

I used to play this song over and over when I was a kid. Haven't herd it for nearly 40 years but still know all the words WOW still cool after all those years

[@jameshamrick3439]

rufus rozelaar gee, not an easy task! I mean c'mon, ALL the words? Put the lime in the coconut. Wa wa!

[@jakeharper9639]

K Billy's "Super Sounds of the 70's" just keeps on truckin'

[@bretcobearo373]

I am truly convinced that this here is the greatest song in the history of mankind!

[@danmccoy82]

I'm sorry

[@lanemaund5097]

My grandchildren love this

[@doodahman101]

Brilliant! Simply brilliant! Harry was such a talented guy

[@echoecho3108]

Oh! So that's what The Nairobi Trio is doing these days. (Sorry, couldn't resist. Long-time fan of both geniuses, Ernie Kovacs and Harry Nilsson.) Nice cover, and video! Thanx so much for sharing!

[@sueweatherby3729]

I only just now realized who wrote and performed this song. Better late than never I guess. Why I never discovered Harry Nilsson until now is a real mystery. Always good to have a "new" artist to discover.

[@ronfreeman5857]

I'm a 65yr old fan of Harry...with this song, so is my 3yr old granddaughter..lol

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Love this song... I remember it from when I was a young lad...Harry Nilsson was awesome.

[@liviasennis7541]

Ingenious!! I’m 79 years old woman and this is mind blowing, like Dadaism love you ❤❤❤❤

[@brettsteele7027]

My very favorite. One chord. Tasty piano . What else does anybody wanna hear ..? For the love of coolness.. hats off HARRY!

[@jaynawilliams6060]

I just turned 21 about the time this song came out...I spent a lot of time in bars drinking not lime and coconut...but THIS song was a VERY popular song on the jukebox in the bars, played all the time...along with Brandy (the song). I can remember every single bar I heard this in though I was drunk out of my mind... lol

[@manojbala6870]

What a simple yet powerful construction.. loved this song as a teenager and I’m 39 now. Brought back good memories

[@krisstadelman7046]

Ernie Kovaks skit from his TV show. Pure genius!

[@johnfry2047]

I haven't heard this song forever! Although l catch myself singing it from time to time. One time my cousin played it on his stereo and fell asleep. That blasted song played all afternoon!

[@rocktheshots2332]

Harry Nilsson was one of the greatest and voices of all time. John Lennon even had his record deal renewed for biggest amount tip this date.

[@kja427]

One of the most dynamic novelty hits of The 70's. Probably the most funnest tune Nilsson ever recorded. They don't make them like this anymore. Very sad.

[@godmagnus]

They do make them like that

[@ohthehumanity2197]

Here from bones because they said it was Vincent's favorite song. Rip Vincent I really liked you..

[@Jorge23Costa]

This song made me cry in Bones. Thanks to Hart Hanson to include this song in his marvelous show. :)

[@JaredWingate]

R.I.P Ma. Love you Dearly. This song was playing while my mother was giving birth to me at home.

[@giovannimilano]

my dad showed me this song and we would listen to this together with my brother he passed away in 2020

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

My dad used to play this when I was a kid .... loved Nilsson’s trippy creativity.

[@jodieczaja5637]

genius....who comes up with music to move you. 1972 baby. bell bottoms and weed

[@sousasoul4655]

I was taught this song when I was little by my parents. It made me laugh at elementary school and i was proud to know it. Now I smile when it comes to my mind often into adulthood. Sometimes it turns on at work on my Spotify and I sing along without turning it off. Such a goofy fun song as kid , i enjoy singing it now and for years to come . It always is a nice surprise when i run into it again.

[@davidbishop1951]

Is this the greatest song ever?

[@vettesquared]

What genius! A whole song and just one chord!

[@chrislong3938]

I grew up in Trinidad and when this came out, I felt bad for the dudes in those suits! I know heat and humidity, brothers!!!

[@rpgmurphy]

I've been listening to this song for 40 years now! And I remember it being a music video on HBO ages ago. (before VH-1 and MTV hit the airwaves) I know Harry did all the voices on this song, he had an amazing vocal range, and he is sorely missed by his many fans. I also seem to recall a blurb on HBO that Paul McCartney was on the piano for the video but nothing about the "drummer". It wouldn't surprise me if it was Ringo, lol.

[@stephenlassiter7089]

Nor me. Its well documented that the Beatles were big fans.

[@lilybdcsa]

Harry was such a genius. I've loved this song since I was in high school.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

My veterinarian's receptionist put me on hold this morning and this is the song that was playing, I almost died

[@newmanoutdoors1564]

Thats funny and cool .

[@racketman2u]

let me guess; they had an unusually quiet day, but chaos the next morning?

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

WooOOOooo...DOCTOR...

[@foundfindfinding5377]

I'm gonna have my doctor friends steal this idea, thanks

[@joyceconnor2913]

Are you a puppy?

[@annettemyers6645]

every once in awhile you'll find something that just makes you happy , so cute

[@gunnarhanson2889]

Been listening to this song since my dad bought one of his CDs. Road trips and Nilsson Schmilsson are a good series of memories

[@staticfrequency2250]

The first time I saw this video, i was absolutely BLAZED. . . and needless to say, this video creeped me out.

[@Ywyeyskojo]

What creepy about it?

[@emavictoria03]

Bones brought me here. To be honest I basically cried when Lance sweets and Vincent Murray died. I'm not even gonna lie, I'm starting to get into this song❤️😂

[@sherrijones929]

An automatic stress reliever...I felt my shoulders relax even while I was watching this video...thank you TI for turning me on to this video....years since I have heard it! Excellente'....

[@deancoronado4898]

I saw this video years ago, late at night after smoking stuff--I'm still trying to cope each time I see it.

[@LiviaSennis]

INGENIOUS, I have no words!!!!!

[@imakethings9892]

Man, he made the C7 chord sound good.

[@NahedElrayes]

I spend this entire song waiting for an F7. It destroys me

[@agurtinez]

This comment destroyed me.

[@nihilanthropus]

Avicenna no resolution, all V, all dominant

[@richardgibson8073]

My go to song for uke beginners, along with Chain Of Fools and The Beat Goes on!

[@anthonyroyblackhistory3967]

@@agurtinezair guns

[@joyschlomer6866]

No way , OUR SONG!!!! THIS GUY A BIG DEAL I DIDNT KNOW IT. WATCHED DOCUmentary on him last winter e r. I didn't know he sang that.

[@uncleelroy6353]

Damn this is where Sweets, And Murray got this from. RIP LANCE/VINCENT

[@ttvdysr1743]

+Trey Smith I like that show the name of the show is bones

[@dzejlasubasic6193]

i came for bones

[@lirianlemos.2]

Trey Smith omg. didn't know Lancelot died too :(

[@Little_phoenix1411]

i just found out

[@ohthehumanity2197]

Lance??? Nooooo I didn't know

[@hankarmstrong3681]

This was a hit song when I was 18, 19 yo. Nillson Schmillson on 8 track tape. 1972.

[@deucejmp]

1971

[@jimranallo686]

Harry was the bestest!... this version is quite unique...the piano player kicks butt!

[@pulawski]

There is no chord change in the entire song ... amazing...

[@nucamaisuradze6267]

2019 and I’m still here 😂❤️

[@coldslugger8219]

well go away!

[@scarletdamsel3139]

same lolz

[@scarletdamsel3139]

@@coldslugger8219 lol stop

[@8fxckss]

Yasss

[@imouse3246]

You first. 🤪

[@wcfields4469]

I listened to the song in USA when it first came out. 12/18/2022 I'm in Thailand with an awesome Thai lady and are singing this song daily it's soo much fun. Thank you

[@777RockNRollin]

1972 - 73' Torrance California; These Nilsson songs RULED THE AIRWAVES !

[@eramorgan7375]

This was such a fun song. I still love it after all the years,

[@George_D777]

Seems like some rather rare footage, & the vid is unique, excellent version of the song to boot. Thanks so much for this exceptional upload!

[@vivianshields3151]

Yeah, we all miss Harry. We all love him. ❤️

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

Ooohhhh I've got a lov-ely pair of coconuts! 🎶🎶

[@Vayesca]

Quizas ya puse este mismo mensaje, no estoy segura.... El dia que mi papito llevo varios discos que le habiamos pedido y estabamos bañandonos en la playa que estaba frente a mi casa y el puso este disco a todo volumen y cuando escuche, recuerdo salirme de la playa y llegar corriendo a casa, me fascinaba, el reverso de este disco es without you. Mi papi acababa de llegar del trabajo y había llevado los discos que le pedimos. Y al querer darnos la sorpresa lo puso a volumen para que escucháramos desde donde estábamos.

[@MyChemicalRainbow]

I love Harry's voice :) RIP Nilsson x

[@kayyczar6744]

It's nice to see Harambe has moved onto a better place

[@brettjones8004]

Too soon.

[@dominickcinquemani5818]

#Harambelives

[@scarletdamsel3139]

lol EDIT: oct 5th 2019 looolz

[@trsidn]

ouch

[@scarletdamsel3139]

@@trsidn riiight

[@jaywinters2483]

Only a depraved utterly demented soul could give a thumbs down to such an awesome piece

[@janetcallanan7020]

Love Harry Nilsson so underappreciated

[@frankdinaro3220]

harry was way ahead of his time

[@kazabushy]

No he wasn't. These last generations and their crap music are just backward.

[@bttrflygal]

There is something peaceful about this song

[@johna.ferrari2379]

this brought back memories and has me feeling better already..even without the lime or coconut...thanks for sharing this

[@nathanparry3745]

The variations within his vocals are insane

[@vanessawindust4016]

Ut Wonderful.

[@vanessawindust4016]

But wonderful I meant.

[@richardpowell3561]

Kept my 8 track player busy going back over and over playing this song. Just a different line of music/song that I and my friends enjoyed. Cruzing.

[@terenarez]

Midnight Margaritas 🍸 brings me here all the time! anyone else?