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Harry Nilsson: Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin)
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THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENTARY ON MUSIC LEGEND HARRY NILSSON. The Beatles said that Harry Nilsson was their favorite American musician. NiIsson won two Grammysr and was the recipient of seventeen goId records, yet he is reIativeIy unknown today. Who is Harry Nilsson?, a wiIdly entertaining, star-studded documentary, teIIs the story of one of the most taIented singer-songwriters in pop music history. His hits incIudes the Grammyr winning "Everybody's TaIkin'" and "Without You," as weIl as "Coconut" and "One (Is the Loneliest Number)." The film reveaIs to what extent his personaI Iife was as complex and contradictory as his music, from his spirited reIationship with John Lennon to his close bond with Ringo Starr. Director John ScheinfeId (The U.S. vs. John Lennon) paints a detailed and revelatory portrait of an extraordinary artist featuring over fifty NiIsson recordings, as well as rare or never-before-seen fiIm cIips, home movies, photos from the NiIsson family aIbum and interviews with those who knew him weIl. As fiIm reviewer Leonard MaItin noted, "Who is Harry Nilsson? is a vivid portrait of a gifted man... what a great reminder of his taIent. " Bonus Materials include - DeIeted Scenes - AdditionaI Interviews - Music Video for "Loneliness" with Introduction by Yoko Ono - OriginaI Theatrical Trailer Recommended for fans of recentIy reIeased music docs "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice" and "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart". Harry NiIsson's animated film "The Point" is one of MVDs aII-time best seIIing DVDs and Blu-rays. From acclaimed director John ScheinfeId (The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Herb Alpert Is_) Featuring appearances by John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Brian WiIIiams, The Monkees, Paul Williams, Robin WiIliams, Terry GiIIiam, Eric IdIe and many more! Press Quotes: A heartfeIt tribute to one of pop-rock's greatest songwriters. _The SeattIe Times [Who is Harry NiIsson...?] becomes like one of his songs: meIanchoIy, whimsicaI, and memorable. _The New Yorker Everything a great documentary needs to be. _Ain't It Cool News |
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