I have been a (Harry) Nilsson fan from very early on. When "Son of Schmilson" first came out, I had just left the record store in Eatontown (NJ) and was cruising southbound on Route 35 (listening to WNEW-FM) and they played "You're Breaking My Heart" with a perfect edit on the "F word" . . . it was "pf bleep kuh" . . . I was stunned but immediately turned my car around, went back to the record store, and bought the LP.
Anyhow, after watching this documentary, I am APPALLED at how many people . . . who supposedly knew and were close to Harry . . . mispronounced his name.
At the very opening, Dustin Hoffman announced the death of Harry Neeelson. GAWD DAMMIT, his last name was Nilsson . . . like nil (nothing) . . . rhymes with mill and until and still . . . well, you get it.
Just listen to how he pronounces his own name . . . listen to the soundtrack of the film "Skidoo" where he sings the credits ". . . and Nilsson played the tower guard" . . .
Sorry but, to me, this is an insult.
Please . . . in Harry's honor . . . GET IT RIGHT!
Thank you.
Anyhow, after watching this documentary, I am APPALLED at how many people . . . who supposedly knew and were close to Harry . . . mispronounced his name.
At the very opening, Dustin Hoffman announced the death of Harry Neeelson. GAWD DAMMIT, his last name was Nilsson . . . like nil (nothing) . . . rhymes with mill and until and still . . . well, you get it.
Just listen to how he pronounces his own name . . . listen to the soundtrack of the film "Skidoo" where he sings the credits ". . . and Nilsson played the tower guard" . . .
Sorry but, to me, this is an insult.
Please . . . in Harry's honor . . . GET IT RIGHT!
Thank you.