 "breathtaking" | 2005-08-21 |
| - Reviewed By nobodyboy |
| This album is charming and heartbreaking. Nilsson's fondness for popular ballads was clear on the album "Harry," which I listened to over and over when I was a teenager. I'm just happening on "A Little Schmilsson in the Night" now, and I'm happy to see that Nilsson's nostalgic side was so fully realized before he died. As I listen to the album today, I can't believe that it's ironic or condescending in the least. He's so in the love with the music... |
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| "Nillson/Jenkins collaboration created a musical gem." | 2004-09-05 |
| - Reviewed By theanchoress |
| I remember buying this album as a teenager, and missing it quite a lot - the clever Gordon Jenkins arrangements, elaborate and string-filled, were the perfect counterpoint to Harry Nillson's stream-of-consciousness vocals...it's SUCH a wonderful and fun album! I am SO GLAD to have found it here! |
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| "For Those Who Don't Know Anything About Harry" | 2003-07-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A27QO6H4IO3K3J |
I,originally bought this album (back when they were LP's)in 1973.
Already knowing Harry's work from previous records, I added this album to my collection. What I found out is, Harry changed directions from what he was known for. I think he set out to do something daring, gutsy for the times he lived in. Rock and Roll
was the dominant music, crooning was for Las Vegas. He took the risk of recording something, that might not have been to popular at that time, and showed any who would take the time to listen his talent, his voice, his range. I feel strongly that Harry achieved his greatest work in this one LP. Today it still has just as much impact as it did thirty years ago. Yes, this album
would go with me to the deserted island if I were to go. If you don't know him, this album is my first recommendation to
learn about Harry Nilsson. He paved the way for Linda Ronstandt
to record with Nelson Riddle. I never want to be where I can't
listen to this record when the mood strikes me. It's one of my all-time favorites. I hope you enjoy it too. |
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| "A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night" | 2002-10-21 |
| - Reviewed By remotec3 |
| I bought this album on vinyl in the late seventies and haven't gotten over it yet! It's beautiful. I must have it on CD now and put it on continuous play. |
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| "Just Perfect" | 2002-07-03 |
| - Reviewed By kenfrench62 |
| This is an absolutely perfect record. Harry's beautiful voice matched with stellar arrangements by Gordon Jenkins and the best songs imaginable. Probably the best "As Time Goes By" there will ever be. "Touch of Schmilsson" has even more meaning for me because I met Harry and had him sign it for me about 20 years ago. He regaled me with stories of himself and Keith Moon carrying on in the 70s (I was wearing a Who shirt, which sparked his memory), then he mistakenly inscribed the record to Keith instead of Ken. An honest mistake and I loved him all the more for it. A classy album from a very classy guy. I miss him. |
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| "Cole Porter Redux!" | 2002-05-13 |
| - Reviewed By pdquick |
| What was it about the Lost Generation? Was it the West Bank in Paris? Was it the parties that went on and on and on? What was it that insprired those old romantic ballads? "You Made Me Love You," "As Time Goes By," "Making Whoppie." What is it about those tunes that makes you want to grab a bottle of gin, a string of pearls and dance the night away slowly and tenderly with your lover? This 1970's release by Harry Neilson is terrific. He's done a masterful job of working the music. He captures the essence of the songwriters as well as the lovers of that generation and of many that have followed. This cd is well worth owning. |
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| "The Serious Side Of Harry" | 2001-06-20 |
| - Reviewed By mrmartyfromsf |
| After several pop successes and a hard-time poke at pop/rock's serious side, Harry Nilsson realeased a classic collection of all time standard favorites. His renditions will pull at your heart strings and leave you glowing. Grab a glass of wine with your lover and relax to this endearing collection of all time classics. "For Me And My Baby", "It Had To Be You", "Makin' Whoopee" and the incredible "As Time Goes By", Harry reminds all generations that it's the music of ages that means the most. He sang his heart out on this album. The only one missing is "Over The Rainbow", which he later recorded. |
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| ""Standards" In All Their Glory" | 2000-02-13 |
| - Reviewed By jlburke |
| If you can recall the big band era, then this album is like coming home. The songs are familiar, the arrangements are lush, the mood is easy-go. This is the album you play for a candlelight dinner with your "special one." One song, "Lazy Moon" is an oldie once sung by Oliver Hardy in an old movie by The Boys, "Pardon Us." Just remembering and including a song like this is indicative of the sensitivity and affection that Nillson and his arranger/conductor have lavished on this recording. A special treat and one of the most memorable albums in my collection. |
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