ACL Review: Father John Misty

The joke’s on us ... or is it on Josh Tillman?

"...has enough talent – think singer/interpreters Lee Hazlewood and Harry Nilsson – to provide one hell of a show...."

Oct. 4, 2015 Music Post by Libby Webster

The Royal Jesters

Reissue

"...sly morning-after musing of "Sleep Late, My Lady Friend" (Harry Nilsson, Jose Feliciano). Both Willie Bobo's "Spanish Grease" and..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Summer Blockbuster Film Playlist

Movies come and go, but the songs remain – sometimes

"...“I Need My Girl,” the National (Entourage) “Everybody’s Talkin’,” Harry Nilsson (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) “Street..."

July 1, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Tobias Jesso Jr.

"...debut, akin to early demos from Randy Newman or Harry Nilsson – two artists he told The Guardian he'd..."

April 24, 2015 Music Review by Abby Johnston

Next Up at SXSW: Andrew Combs

Nashville’s new Guy Clark?

"...a timeless black and white film. Combs’ singing evokes Harry Nilsson...."

March 13, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Ringo Starr’s Still the Greatest

Beatle’s All Starrs jukebox first of two Moody Theater shows

"...(Sail Away Raymond),” and Paul and Linda McCartney alongside Harry Nilsson sweetening notable set absence “You’re Sixteen,” Ringo remains..."

Oct. 9, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Music Fest 2014 Saturday Reviews

"...different however, a subtle and gorgeous piano ballad rivaling Harry Nilsson's most emotionally sincere moments as strings sway in..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Eels/Chelsea Wolfe Live Shot

Divergent fans, but a united bill Friday at the Paramount

"...of Elvis Presley (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”) and Harry Nilsson (“Turn On Your Radio”). Brushing aside the missteps..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Michael Toland

ATX

"...cargo van, demonstrates an affinity for the Beatles and Harry Nilsson on his upcoming Pau Wau debut...."

May 2, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Boxing Lesson

Box sets grow up and out

"...Harry Nilsson The RCA Albums Collection (Sony Legacy)..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Music Feature

Last Day of Summer

White Denim pours 'Corsicana Lemonade'

"...a backyard blacktop with no stage. They opened with Harry Nilsson's "Jump Into the Fire" and played for nearly..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Surf-Age Nuggets: Trash & Twang Instrumentals 1959-1966

Complete catalogs trump career overviews

"...Merseybeat and painfully fake British banter from a young Harry Nilsson into 1965's "Turn On." Alongside vintage Sixties radio..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Still the Greatest: The Essential Songs of the Beatles' Solo Career

Solo song index versus illustrations.

"...other guy the second time? Where the hell did Harry Nilsson put that dope? If God is truly in..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Music Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

DVD Watch

Olive Films collects three of Otto Preminger's last films

"...cast of comedians and noted actors and music by Harry Nilsson, the film is overbearing in its clear wish..."

Nov. 13, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Preservation, Tonight at Beale Street Tavern

Cara's pick for tonight!

"...core that recalls the eclectic sounds of The Kinks, Harry Nilsson, and Brian Wilson. Tickets are $5 and are..."

May 17, 2012 Chron Events Post by Cara Tillman

Father John Misty

"...("O I Long To Feel Your Arms Around Me"), Harry Nilsson's warped balladry ("Misty's Nightmares 1 & 2"), wry..."

May 11, 2012 Music Review by Austin Powell

7 & 7 Is

7 & 7 Is

"...Corto Maltese frontman Ben Maddox cuts more of a Harry Nilsson character than James Murphy, evinced on the flip..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Slowtrain

"...hard-pounded, harmonica-ripped blues-tumble of the title track or the Harry Nilsson piano pop flourishes of "Not the Only One."..."

May 13, 2011 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Brian Hudson

For the Sake of the Song

"...somehow incomplete. Hudson's simple melodies reach a naivete approaching Harry Nilsson at times, especially on the shimmering "The Shield,"..."

April 29, 2011 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Austin Leonard Jones

Bonus Tracks

"...do they often come with such promise. Remnants of Harry Nilsson and Daniel Johnston ripple from the A-side with..."

April 8, 2011 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Circle Sky

For your resident Head, the Monkees' Michael Nesmith still lassos 'Circle Sky' country-rock

"...Nitzsche, then Davy Jones' dandy "Daddy's Song," commissioned from Harry Nilsson, sprout up like poppies in the fertile aftermath..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

deEP end

deEP end

"...the end result's the same: jaunty Americana-pop with a Harry Nilsson streak. Smith's arresting delivery is the linchpin here,..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

The New Way, Part Two

Passing the digital collection jar with Kickstarter

"...Goods & Services, a new album for country-rock and Harry Nilsson enthusiasts alike...."

Feb. 3, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Lifeline

A Harry Nilsson doc asks a simple question

"...at the Alamo Ritz offers a goldmine: Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?), which..."

Nov. 15, 2010 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Sunset

"...subtleties and psych-pop elusiveness, the limited-edition vinyl flirting with Harry Nilsson's Pandemonium Shadow Show in spirit if not always..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Where the Action Is!: Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968

"...Randy Newman's "Last Night I Had a Dream," and Harry Nilsson's kaleidoscopic "Sister Marie" – as well as unreleased..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

One last night of band blurbs!

"...all over the musical map, from the pop of Harry Nilsson to the bombastic side of Springsteen. The singer-songwriter's..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Mortal Music

Tom Moon has some recordings he would like you to listen to

"...Make sure to ask him why there's only one Harry Nilsson album in there...."

Dec. 2, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Dr. Dog

"...still pervades, songs like "100 Years" look more toward Harry Nilsson or the Band. Unlike last year's We All..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Flight of the Conchords

The reality about Aussie and Kiwi acts

"...4) Rodney Fisher: The breathy lovechild of Harry Nilsson and Mark Eitzel...."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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