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| Artist: Harry Nilsson
Label: RCA Victor Europe
Category: Music
List Price: $12.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 38463
Format: Extra Tracks, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 766486262324
EAN: 0766486262324
ASIN: B00004VXGA
Release Date: August 12, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | The Puppy Song - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Nobody Cares About the Railroads Anymore - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Open Your Window - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Mother Nature's Son - Harry Nilsson, Lennon, John | | • | Fairfax Rag - Harry Nilsson, Martin, Bill | | • | City Life - Harry Nilsson, Martin, Bill | | • | Mournin' Glory Story - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Maybe - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Marchin' Down Broadway - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Rainmaker - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Mr. Bojangles - Harry Nilsson, Walker, Jerry Jeff | | • | Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Vine St. - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Love Story - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Yellow Man - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Caroline - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Cowboy - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | The Beehive State - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | I'll Be Home - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Livin' Without You - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Dayton, Ohio 1903 - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | So Long Dad - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy | | • | Waiting - Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Harry | | • | Snow - Harry Nilsson, Newman, Randy |
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Album Description
Two albums on one CD. Featuring 'Harry' (1969) and 'Nilsson Sings Newman' (1970). Bonus tracks, 'Waiting' and 'Snow'. Standard jewel case with slipcase. 2000 release. 20+ years before his 1994 death from a heart attack, American singer/ songwriter Harry Nilsson released several albums that did well in the charts, spawned some hit singles, got lots of critical acclaim and won the respect of his peers (including The Beatles, who were huge fans). However, Nilsson's back catalogue has never gotten the same just reward ...until now! BMG's Camden subsidiary in England has reissued all of Nilsson's best records for RCA, all digitally remastered with bonus tracks, the original cover art and specially packaged in standard jewel cases within full color slipcase covers.
Album Details
Two Albums on One CD. Includes Two Bonus Tracks: Waiting & Snow.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good but... November 1, 2008
I love Harry's music but with Nilsson Sings Newman - I wonder if someone can tell me if he only used minor keys and went down the musical scale on most of the songs because they seem downright depressing. They were performed well but don't be melancholy when listening to Sings Newman because you may become very depressed.
Harry was great and of the two bonus tracks, Waiting is the type of song that Nilsson did so well.
 THIS PREVIOUSLY BEST-AUDIO VERSION NOW SUPERCEDED BY NEW '07 JAPAN REMASTER August 16, 2006
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
In 2006, after painstakingly purchasing and comparing all the Nilsson domestic, European and Japanese CD versions, I posted a review on the best-audio edition of each title. That was split between four UK, one domestic and six Japan CD's, and this CD was one of those titles.
However, time and technology have marched on. In Q307, the entire Nilsson pre-1978 catalog (except "The Son Of Dracula", announced but subsequently canceled), were remastered anew and released in mini-sleeve format by BMG Japan.
So, what was slightly confusing before, with all the different international and domestic versions, has now been simply resolved: In terms of the best audio available, the fifteen new BMG remasters are head-and-shoulders superior to any pre-existing Nilsson CD. While the older versions were no slouches, these new BMG's are absolutely GLORIOUS. And, finally, there's complete, matched-mastered sound through the entire catalog, in contrast to the dynamic range variations in the older releases from varying remastering schemes.
In A/B comparisons between the new and older versions, it is also obvious different masters were availed of, because there are snippets of additional audio on the BMG's that never appeared elsewhere.
In addition, there are now approximately seventy bonus tracks spread out through the new BMG set; demos, alternate takes, singles and non-album tracks. Only one previously-available track is not in residence on the BMG set: "Waiting", which is found only on the "Harry/Nilsson Sings Newman" UK 2-fer.
If you are a true Nilsson fan, then don't delay in getting these, as all mini-sleeve releases are limited edition. It is possible, of course, that BMG will release these as less expensive jewel-case releases down the road. However, as the original Nilsson LP jackets were often wonderfully imaginative affairs, having these exact replicas only heightens the joy of ownership.
Amazon only allows 10 product links per review, so below are the first ten titles. The remainder, you'll have to find on your own (TIP: look for the 2007 release date when searching):
Pandemonium Shadow Show
Aerial Ballet
Skidoo
Harry
Nilsson Sings Newman
The Point!
Nilsson Schmilsson
Aerial Pandemonium Ballet
Son Of Schmilsson
A Little Touch of Schmilsson In The Night
P*ssy Cats
Duit It On Mon Dei
Sandman
That's The Way It Is
Knnillssonn
Just in case you find this review after the `sleeve versions have sold out, here is a list of the previous best-in-audio jewel-case CD versions. I will re-post this review on each of the previous editions:
Pandemonium Shadow Show/Aerial Ballet/Aerial Pandemonium Ballet (2CD) (2000) UK BMG/Camden Deluxe (catalog number) 74321 757422
The Point (2000) UK BMG/Camden Deluxe 74321 757432
Harry/Nilsson Sings Newman (2000) UK BMG/Camden Deluxe 74321 757442
Schmilsson (2004) RCA 82876 572652
Son Of Schmilsson (2000) UK BMG/Camden Deluxe 74321 757462
A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night (2002) Japan K2 BVCM-37249
P*ssy Cats (2002) Japan K2 BVCM-37251 (the UK has one extra track not on the K2)
Duit On Mon Dei (2002) Japan K2 BVCM-37252
Sandman (2002) Japan K2 BVCM-37253
That's The Way It Is (2002) Japan K2 BVCM-37254
Knnillssonn (2002) Japan K2 BVCM-37255
WHAT IS A JAPAN "MINI-LP-SLEEVE" CD?
Have you ever lamented the loss of one of the 20th Century's great art forms, the 12" vinyl LP jacket? Then "mini-LP-sleeve" CD's may be for you.
Mini-sleeve CDs are manufactured in Japan under license. The disc is packaged inside a 13.5MM X 13.5MM cardboard-sleeve, precision-miniature replica of the original classic vinyl-LP album. Also, everything else packaged with the original LP is precisely replicated and included, such as gatefolds, booklets, lyric sheets, posters, printed LP sleeves, stickers, embosses, special LP cover paper/inks/textures and die cuts. An English-language lyric sheet is also included, even if the original LP did not have printed lyrics.
Then, there's the sonic quality: Often (but not always), mini-sleeves have Japan-dedicated remastering (20-Bit, 24-Bit, DSD, K2 or K2HD, and/or HDCD), and can often (but not always) be superior to the audio on the same title anywhere else in the world. There also may be bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere.
Each Japan mini-sleeve has an "OBI" ("oh-bee"), a Japan-language promotional strip. The OBI often also lists the original album's release date, the Japan street date of that particular disc, the catalog number, and mastering info. Bonus tracks are always only listed on the OBI, maintaining the integrity of the original LP artwork.
The enthusiasm of mini-sleeve collecting must be tempered, however, with avoiding fake copies of Japan `sleeves manufactured in Russia and distributed throughout the world, primarily on eBay. They are inferior in quality, worthless in collectable value, a total waste of money, and should be avoided at all costs.
Also, there are older Japan mini-sleeve releases that have been supplanted with newer ones, usually with updated audio (such as JVC-Japan replacing older K2-mastered titles with new K2HD mastered releases).
All mini-sleeve releases are limited edition, but re-pressings/re-issues are becoming more common with some of the Japanese companies (but, again, not always). Mini-sleeve collecting can get expensive quickly, so, if you're a novice, it is highly advisable to seek the advice of an experienced `sleeve collector!
Nillson sings Newman? Watch before you buy! September 6, 2005
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
OK... this has BUNCHES more songs than the original. Buy this, not the one that has the "car" photo on the cover, although that was the original LP.
Harry/Nilsson Sings Newman [Extra Tracks][Import] January 12, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Of all the CDs I own, this is my favorite. The selections are extraordinarily original and Nilsson's voice has the tenor that fits them to perfection. The Rainmaker story is wonderfully chilling and can give you goose bumps, and The Puppy Song is a truly endearing story of friendship.
This is the only album of Nilsson's that contains these particular songs. I recommend it highly.
Great 2fer missing a couple of tracks from US CD issue October 9, 2000
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is actually a 2fer of Nilsson's Harry album and Nilsson Sings Newman. Both albums fit together really well (particularly since Harry was recorded just prior to NSN and closes with one of Randy's tunes). Nilsson Sings Newman offers a more textured less smooth production style which fits well with Newman's ironic wit. The only other artist besides Newman that could do justice to his material was Harry (and, at times, Harry actually could do Randy better than Randy).I'd stick with the domestic versions of both (Harry is available from DCC Compact Discs while NSN is available from Buddah)as both feature more bonus tracks, hence more bang for the buck. If you're on a budget this 2fer is a great choice.
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