I saw this via Netflix streaming video on my Wii.
I always enjoyed Harry Nilsson's music but frankly knew nothing about him. As I was searching for things to watch on Netflix I came across this title.
Here is a story, a true one at that, of a man born with a wonderful voice and a very playful, creative spirit for song-writing. A sort of a flawed Paul McCartney. Nilsson was very successful early, but his self-destructive ways caused a multitude of problems for him, and many around him, during his last 20 or so years. A time during which he almost completely destroyed his voice from alcohol, drugs, partying, and abusing his vocal cords. Still he became a loving husband and father, the third time around. He died young of a heart attack.
This film has a lot of informal footage of Nilsson himself during various stages of his life, including some shot during recording sessions. Plus many interviews with his wives, his children, and the lawyers, composers, producers, and musicians who were part of his professional life.
Interesting artist, and his music will live for a long time.
I always enjoyed Harry Nilsson's music but frankly knew nothing about him. As I was searching for things to watch on Netflix I came across this title.
Here is a story, a true one at that, of a man born with a wonderful voice and a very playful, creative spirit for song-writing. A sort of a flawed Paul McCartney. Nilsson was very successful early, but his self-destructive ways caused a multitude of problems for him, and many around him, during his last 20 or so years. A time during which he almost completely destroyed his voice from alcohol, drugs, partying, and abusing his vocal cords. Still he became a loving husband and father, the third time around. He died young of a heart attack.
This film has a lot of informal footage of Nilsson himself during various stages of his life, including some shot during recording sessions. Plus many interviews with his wives, his children, and the lawyers, composers, producers, and musicians who were part of his professional life.
Interesting artist, and his music will live for a long time.