I'M A NEARLY 60 YEAR OLD BLACK MAN AND THIS IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS.AND NO NEED TO THINK I'M YELLING AT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE READING THIS.I JUST PREFER TO TYPE IN BIG LETTERS.IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE FROM ME TO YOU.
Lets not forget who wrote this amazing song, it was Pete Ham, lead guitar and vocalist from Badfinger who sadly took his own life. I knew him personally from College back in Swansea, South Wales. Missed very much. RIP Pete.
Always will be one of my favorite bands. I only saw the Joey Mulland version of Badfinger in Chicago years ago. Wished I was old enough to have seen them all in concert.
Pete Ham's verse, Tom Evans' chorus put together as one seamless song. A truly joint work of heart string tugging magnificence. Both tragic, and poignant, especially given the outcome for both writers. Nothing but contempt should ever be felt for their subhuman manager who caused the loss of life.
I get a kick out of all these old guys like me loving this song. Im 72 and miss songs and singers like this. And this song is a classic! And cheers to all the old guys!!!!
I’m a Vietnam combat veteran. This song is very personal for me. I lost so many very close comrades. It happens all so fast. We never got to say goodbye to them nor was allowed time to grieve. I stand and salute my brothers in arms that have taken their place in history. Some day I’ll be joining them again.
And one of those rare occasions when a cover version is better than the original. May I take this opportunity to wish you a happy 83rd birthday, if you've not already passed that occasion in the couple of months since you posted your comment.
I'm 35yrs old my favourite genres are British classic punk and first 3 waves of ska and even 90s proto pop punk and more rougher pop punk. I stumble across a video that started playing and immediately I was completely taken away by his voice from the beginning it's so well skilled and hauntingly beautiful this is best vocals I've ever heard it just keeps your holding on intensely the entire time I've never heard anything like this before just absolutely mesmerising.
Absolutely. Given his demons, it's a wonder he lasted as long as he did, as a productive, creative force. Personally, I love Everybody's Talkin'. Amazing song.
62 years young and twice in my life has this song moved me more than anything else. Losing our first dog when I was 12, and losing my wife 5 years ago after more than 40 years together. No other song has ever moved me like this one
My service dog had to be euthanized on 9/16/2023. A few months shy of his 14th bday. I’m a disabled veteran that lives in chronic pain w a multitude of health conditions. Jax got me through so may horrific days. I’m struggling now and this song really hits me hard, but he’s pain free now & I know we will be reunited one day soon. RIP sweet Jaxie. You made my world a much better place.
God gave the world animals that can bless our lives. Such was your companion to you. Jesus will one day reverse the effects of sin and death. We deal with these now on earth for a limited time. We need to trust in Jesus as our Savior to gain the victory He has in store. My prayer for you will be relief from your pain and peace with God. He is only a prayer away. God bless you sir and thank you for your service.
For pain. Try keto carnivore. Holistic approach. Give it a chance. Get rid of carbs. Dr Berg. Dr ken Berry. Dr Schmidt . They all have some differences but overall the same. And don't listen to Ned and Nancy negative. And, especially the corrupt medical Drs . They don't treat and never treat the underlying problem. Only the symptoms . Sounds crazy I know. But they are trained to throw a drug at you. Dr Ken Berry " The lies my Dr told me " Good luck.
@@njpb7578 Yes, I am fully aware that the song was written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans, but their Badfinger version does not pack the emotional punch of the Nilsson version. It's also quite ironic that the two who wrote the song ended up committing suicide.
I’m 17 and I wish anyone else my age would appreciate music like this. Anyone I show it to instantly realises it way better than the drivel they’d be listening to otherwise
I'm 28, and I know it might sound insane but honestly, 17 feels like a day ago to me. Time is weird like that. I discovered this song when I was 17 as well in the Film The Rules Of Attraction. I highly recommend it. The trailer is shit so don't watch it. If you like American Psycho at all, it is by the same author.
@mears8955 without Nilsson nobody would have ever heard of the song, its his song, like Whitney owns I will.always love you and Sinead owns nothing compares to you
concordo,esse cantor ttinha uma voz encantadora puro romantismo e lindo apesar de ter sido um fumante chique,novo ele era lindo e qndo ficou mais um pouco mais velho ficou super charmoso,pena que ele faleceu😢
Great lyrics by Badfinger. One of the best songs ever written. Pete Ham & Tom Evans will live forever. Great vocal interpretation by Harry Nilsson too.
I still cant believe Badfingers story hasnt been made into a movie. The world needs to know about them and what they went through, especially the treatment they received from their manager, Stan Polley (Pete Ham even noted him in his suicide note!). They were a phenomenally talented band and created great music in spite of their adversities. With the right backing and management, they could have been on the most successful acts ever.
@@pathfinder1273Both of the writers committed suicide. This song makes me wonder if they had some demons already but as you said they were treated badly & ripped off.
This is the best cover of this song but let's not forget pete ham and tom evans of the group badfinger who wrote it. Destined to be the next Beatles until the tragic passing of pete and then tom. R.I.P 😪❤
beautiful and touching Wayne, this guy wrote some classic songs, had a great voice and check out "All I dream about is YOU" - no doubt the words sum up the love and warmth you felt towards your M-in-Law xx
No one has sung and no one will sing this beautiful song the way Harry Nilsson sang it, simply the best version! What a voice! Thank you Harry for this beauty, wherever you are.
I first heard this when Badfinger did it in the 70s. Harry was a genius with a great vocal range and it's really sad how he drank himself to death. Great artists often have awful demons.
@@tahirakathleen5065 Peter Ham the man who originally wrote this song and lead singer of Badfinger committed suicide when his manager screwed him out of many record deals and money and lost it all.
I am sixty two. I have heard a whole world of good songs. This song has always been, just that bit more than just a good song. I never get tired of hearing it. I never get tired of the perfection in Harry's notation when singing this masterpiece. In this song, the voice, truly became an instrument.. Perfection.
In about 1971, I was 13, just entered high-school, very scared....got a little radio for Xmas and this was the first song I heard......plus Maggie Mae Rod stewart
Yep I'm 57 and playing it 3 weeks from when you played this great song so Im in the future...but also the present and once I send it, it becomes the past ...guess that's why they say a timeless classic!!! Never thought of it like that before.
Yeah I’ve always thought like that but it’s a gift and a curse but I wouldn’t change a moment and the only thing I love is my kids I would truly die for them memories are the only thing we keep take care x
This song ripped my heart out as a very young child when my parents were divorcing and going through a horrible custody battle. I was about 3 and when this song or Olivia newton John’s song ‘I honestly love you’ or Bread’s ‘Everything I own’ I would sob for hours… omgoshhhh I still feel that enormous pain in my little girl heart hearing any of them 💔😭
I was a musician in NYC in the early 80’s who was fortunate enough to meet and become friendly with Badfinger’s Tom Evans. I asked Tom what part of the song he wrote, he sang “ can’t live if living is without you, can’t live can’t give anymore” from 2 feet away. I was in the presence of greatness. It is probably the most heart wrenching lyric ever written. Tom was gone a few months later. May he RIP
Wow. '79 was a special year for historical reasons. This song is a kind of musical full-stop on the 70s. Songwriters would never again write like this. Burt Bacharach died in February, one of the great masters, I wonder if he wished he had written this song.
Wow! I remember this song from when I was three years old (I still have the single my Mam bought it for me in 72 I think it was) I played it every day loads, I never forget the amazing record orange label on it swirling around & at the time we could only afford a black n white TV. That record player must of cost a fortune to my very hard up and very hard working parents.. Ps the second single was John lennon's... wars over! Memories eh!
Not for me. My two first exes cheated on me and I haven't been in love since. This was 12 years ago. I've "tried" to fall in love again but I just cant. I just feel nothing anymore. I think it is because I repeated everyday for years that "I should not care", "humans are like animals, cheating is in our nature". And it's a double edged sword. At one point, I feel free from any emotional pain. But at the same time, I want to have children, a wife. But its too long time. I think I'll have to be alone. Think about this, dont cheat. Be a better person and give the other one dignity and leave before you jump in bed with others. It's not hard. It's only your ego and that you are afraid the new one will ditch you. If you ever think about fooling around with someone else, leave your current partner because if you are attracted to someone else, then your love for your current love, is not love. So save your own time too
All those minor chords get me everytime. It will be 50 years next year since it went to number one but everytime i hear it the hairs on my neck stand up. Such raw emotion on such a sad but haunting song.
The history of this song is even more haunting. Perhaps the best known song from the 2 main songwriters from the ill fated group, Badfinger, Pete Ham and Tom Evans both took their own lives. Ah, what might have been.
Breathtakingly beautiful song causes a visceral reaction every time I hear it...memories of a turbulent time in my life in early '70s wrenches my heart.
I've listened to this song awhile back ,I recently lost my beautiful bride to cancer she turned and gave me her final look at me and smiled .this song is what I went thru. Thank you Harry nilsson.
I'm 60+ my mom died when I was 12 of breast cancer I played this song as she drifted off to heaven it still to this day is my all time favorite song I still cry every time I play it absolutely beautiful song❤
@peterjarratt8823 And Thanks to George Harrison for supporting Badfinger, and then signing them to the ‘Apple’ label… until they were lost in the chaotic reorganization meant to trim losses from other musicians who were a personal friend with one or more of the Beatles, merely a backup singer, or a supporting act, and so Badfinger lost their direction, couldn’t find a proper manager, and then fell into financial disarray! Losing Pete Ham at such a young age was a tragedy, especially with such a monumental body of work that still resonates today! He was only 27 when he committed suicide, so this should make him a member of the “27 Club”, but his name doesn’t appear on the list (Kurt Cobain also took his own life and he’s at the top of the list)!!
I'm a 68 year old disabled veteran and I finally after all those years I finally learned to play the ukulele and this was my first song to learn. I play it every day. Miss you Harry. RIP😢
What an absolutely devastating song. It’s amazing how simple the lyrics are. How powerful. One of the most primally evocative chorus lyrics of all time.
This is just music at the highest level could be . No one sing like this anymore: with such sadness, pain and emotion. You can feel harry pain and sarrow when you hear him sing . This kind of songs and performances are so rare, we need to keep them and make sure they will live on forever. Thank you harry, you really made me cry .
I'm 74, the younger generation doesn't understand a lot more than old music. I hope that none of them get old and forgotten like many from my generation. Tim M. 7/3/2022
You know what music is don't let anyone tell you different. 60s 70s IS the best music ever. I was a teenager in the 70s. And everyday I wish I could go back and just stay there. What a great time to be a teenager. You know good music try and make something from it cause you have a good ear for music.
83 and still blown away by this song and Harry. First heard him sing at the movies, Midnight Cowboy, and been caught ever since. Guess it's my old Hungarian heart.
A very special song 🎶 I was given this album by my late husband after our first date, and the first song that was played at his funeral many years ago. Listening through the tears but so many happy memories of the life we shared together. 🙏❤
Many versions. Harry Nilsson singing from the heart is the finest. . Thanks and recognition to the late Peter Ham ( Badfinger) for writing such moving lyrics.
Pete Ham wrote the verse for a song and couldn't come up with a strong chorus. Tom Evans had written the chorus for a song but couldn't come up with a strong verse. They decided to Frankenstein the two parts together and there you have it. Their version is real good but Nilsson (and his producers) took it to the moon.
50's, Elvis, the King, 60's, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, 70's YES, I mean YES, the band also, Moody Blues, Elton John, Rolling Stones, REM, an so much more. 80's OK, Bee Gees, 90's, Madonna, 2000's, not much, am now OctoDaddyo and still love to listen to much music. Taylor Swift sometimes. Gads.
@@thequartermaster776 with you but not the 2000s on! why should we be ashamed of the best pop music decades ever?? we were very lucky to grow up in what I consider the best of the 70s - 90s
Who didn't love Harry Nilsson? Short life but he did leave his immortality mark. Watched an wonderful interview with his son Zack a few days ago. Zack is battling stage 4 advanced colon cancer. What a great son Harry produced. Praying for Zack
What a song, Harry really nailed this with a huge hammer. RIP Harry and God bless you. Its kind of weird, my father in law looked a bit like Harry, passed away at the same age, and was born near that same time. I love this song, its an epic timeless love song that gets better every time you hear it. Thank you.
I think this is one of the best vocal performances ever recorded. Often imitated, very rarely duplicated. It's not enough to whine and scream...you gotta feel it. A difference lost on a lotta singers today.
The song was written by a Welsh band called Badfinger who had a tragic ending because they fell for the great rock and roll swindle by mangers quite sad as they were very good, Nilsson did sing it better though.
When I met my wife, she didn’t want me around her, so I found this song and let her listen to this words…, well, it worked so well that in 1972 we got married and today, 71 years later, we are still happily married and our time together is still a blast, so thank to Nilsson my life has been a blast…!!!
congrats and I'll join you in the fact we met in 1973. This song together with 10cc I'm not in Love were "our" songs. 50 years later, we're still here and loving life!
I don’t know about anyone else, but I have spent most of my 56 years somewhat in a state of denial about how much pain I carry with me. It’s songs like this that remind me how important it is for me to stop and grieve my losses.
He certainly was an incredible artist. He put his heart and soul into his performances. This song, I feel is his best. It always brings tears to my eyes yet I'm compelled to listen to it. R.I.P Mr. Nilsson, your songs live on nearly 50 years later
I’m 70 years old and I still love this song and all the music from the 60’s and 70’s. They don’t make music like that anymore and I surly miss it. Thanks to whoever posted this song
@@3kneeboi That Was Actual " Real Music ", And Not The Crap That's Out Now In 2022 . . . What A Damn Crying Shame That Music, And The " Singer, Songwriter, Musician " Have Passed Into History . . . . :-(
Rest in peace Christopher Richard Anderson. A loved father. The best dad. This was his favorite song. Today he is turning 51. And died at the age of 49 years old. I hope he is happy somewhere. Without his family. I love you Daddy ❤️. From your youngest daughter. A little update, its been 4 years since he passed, and he is loved and missed. Still come to this song and listen to it during tough times :).
To my wonderful wife Chrissy, who passed on 2/19/21 from Chondrosarcoma(cancer of the cartilage) which was removed and gone for two years, then reappeared on her spinal cord. Inoperable. I’m shattered & broken, but I know we’ll be together again for eternity.I Love You!
Nilsson did not write this song. It was by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfingers. Nilsson performed it the best though, the song has been covered by so many
He was. I heard this first at college and it was sublime. Nilsson sang it like he really meant it and then I heard on his album "You're not the only cuddly toy that's ever been hurt by any boy." That was the flip-side of my experience at college and beyond. We have all been both places.
Same age, same birth year, early January. This song makes me feel as if I was old enough to listen to it when it first came out, a true sign of a timeless classic!
What Nilsson did with this song is iconic to say the least, I wonder how many people know it was written by Badfinger originally, just a year before. They never received a penny in royalties and ended up taking their own lives. A truly tragic story surrounds this masterpiece.
I'm 74 and I still get weak in the knees when I hear these old rock'n roll ballads!!! Best thing about the Internet in my opinion!❤ 🎉
Yeah Nina! We remember the days!❤
Wanna lick your knees, Nina
Same age, same response. Rock on, sister.
Yes, TH-cam is the best. I can find and listen to all my favorite songs from the 40's to present.
hey young man i am 90 yrs. old, us oldtimers still love this song.
I'm a 77 years old and this is one of the most beautiful heart-wrenching songs and I love it
idem pour moi...77 years old....i play on guitar this song ...sound as shadows..!!
Me too 😢
Piekne i piekne oraz prawdziwe.Thank your mach Nilsson.Mirek
22 years old enjoying this man’s music for the first time
Totally agree. I'm 70 y.o now. This song still touches my heart and soul
I'M A NEARLY 60 YEAR OLD BLACK MAN AND THIS IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS.AND NO NEED TO THINK I'M YELLING AT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE READING THIS.I JUST PREFER TO TYPE IN BIG LETTERS.IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE FROM ME TO YOU.
You be you Old Skool.
Well, let me say We can tug on Nilsson. I LOVE the Point myself. P.S. I had no idea he did this song. Nilsson gave us so much.
I'm 80 and love this song. I had a lot of fun romance when this was popular!
This song is really top although so sad...
@@PaddyO1958 he be OLD SKOOL AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE indeed.
Lets not forget who wrote this amazing song, it was Pete Ham, lead guitar and vocalist from Badfinger who sadly took his own life. I knew him personally from College back in Swansea, South Wales. Missed very much. RIP Pete.
Makes sense given how great Badfinger are
I never knew he wrote this. Incredible song. I'm 69 and never knew. May you always have peaceful, enjoyable memories of Mr. Ham. God bless.
Incredibly talented band, Badfinger
Always will be one of my favorite bands. I only saw the Joey Mulland version of Badfinger in Chicago years ago. Wished I was old enough to have seen them all in concert.
Pete Ham's verse, Tom Evans' chorus put together as one seamless song. A truly joint work of heart string tugging magnificence. Both tragic, and poignant, especially given the outcome for both writers. Nothing but contempt should ever be felt for their subhuman manager who caused the loss of life.
I get a kick out of all these old guys like me loving this song. Im 72 and miss songs and singers like this. And this song is a classic! And cheers to all the old guys!!!!
И мне 70.И эта песня в исполнении "Badfinger" в моем сердце...
GOD BLESS YOU......
Cheers to you too.❤
I'm right behind you brother (65), what a great song this was.
Give Phineas a try.
I’m a Vietnam combat veteran. This song is very personal for me. I lost so many very close comrades. It happens all so fast. We never got to say goodbye to them nor was allowed time to grieve. I stand and salute my brothers in arms that have taken their place in history. Some day I’ll be joining them again.
Thank you Barry.
Thank you for your service, and sorry for the loss of your brother in arms
Thank you for your service & sorry for all your losses, cuts deep I am sure!!!
Thank you for your service, Barry. Like you, this song has a special meaning to me, as well.
Thank you for your service 🙏
Don't know why Harry Nilsson is not mentioned as one of the best singers of all time. What a voice he has.
This is a cover of a Badfinger song.
@@lynnzick4317 Doesn't change the fact that his voice is fantastic
Agree 100%. This song is truly phenomenal especially. One of the greatest songs ever. ❤
Thank God he got to our hearts. To hell with the know-nothings.
He was great!
One time during an interview with the Beatles, they were asked who their favorite American rock group was.... their reply...NILSSON!!!
No one will ever sing this song as good as Harry Nilsson.
Even thought this was a Badfinger original, Harrys cover is better
wait. wait. this not from mariah carey?
Yes...THE MARIAH CAREY
tru that
@@moosejavian210You can be as gay as you want dude 👍
I am 82 years old and this is one of my favourite songs of all time.. He was a wonderful artist.
AND A GREAT HUMAN!❤
And one of those rare occasions when a cover version is better than the original. May I take this opportunity to wish you a happy 83rd birthday, if you've not already passed that occasion in the couple of months since you posted your comment.
Yes,sir
I'm 70 and the same.
I'm 35yrs old my favourite genres are British classic punk and first 3 waves of ska and even 90s proto pop punk and more rougher pop punk. I stumble across a video that started playing and immediately I was completely taken away by his voice from the beginning it's so well skilled and hauntingly beautiful this is best vocals I've ever heard it just keeps your holding on intensely the entire time I've never heard anything like this before just absolutely mesmerising.
I'm 67 and black also and this song just resonates with me. Music knows no language nor colour barriers. 🎶 ❤️
sorry but why do you have to say "I'm black". I don't say I am white.
@@reic0002 So, now you'd want to control my freedom of expression, too? I am, who I am!
This is a timeless song. A couple things about great music. It has no color barriers or borders.
Amen
Very True! ❤
One of the most beautiful songs and voices ever.
Forever may layfi.
Totally agree, gets me every time.
Absolutely. Given his demons, it's a wonder he lasted as long as he did, as a productive, creative force. Personally, I love Everybody's Talkin'. Amazing song.
Great song
And so different to the original. Such a sad song but it sounds so beautiful.
I'm nearly 60 year old white guy and this is still is one of my favorite songs. Kudos brother 🥳
Haber..
Dice que es un hombre blanco..
Si fuera un hombre latino o africano, de color vaya .también le podría gustar
@@claudiagonellgalindo1503 so if he said he is a white guy. Good Lord grow up.
62 years young and twice in my life has this song moved me more than anything else. Losing our first dog when I was 12, and losing my wife 5 years ago after more than 40 years together. No other song has ever moved me like this one
Touching 😢
Same age absolutely still moves 😊
Sorry for your loss.
❤❤
Współczuję
I understand the hurt of losing your pet dog at 12 but I sure wouldn't compare it to losing my wife.
My service dog had to be euthanized on 9/16/2023. A few months shy of his 14th bday. I’m a disabled veteran that lives in chronic pain w a multitude of health conditions. Jax got me through so may horrific days. I’m struggling now and this song really hits me hard, but he’s pain free now & I know we will be reunited one day soon. RIP sweet Jaxie. You made my world a much better place.
Had a few dogs and they never got that old. God bless you.
Bless you and your sweet memories of your partner~friend. Dog’s love us unconditionally,,,❤
God gave the world animals that can bless our lives. Such was your companion to you. Jesus will one day reverse the effects of sin and death. We deal with these now on earth for a limited time. We need to trust in Jesus as our Savior to gain the victory He has in store. My prayer for you will be relief from your pain and peace with God. He is only a prayer away. God bless you sir and thank you for your service.
For pain. Try keto carnivore. Holistic approach. Give it a chance. Get rid of carbs.
Dr Berg. Dr ken Berry.
Dr Schmidt . They all have some differences but overall the same.
And don't listen to Ned and Nancy negative. And, especially the corrupt medical Drs . They don't treat and never treat the underlying problem. Only the symptoms . Sounds crazy I know. But they are trained to throw a drug at you.
Dr Ken Berry " The lies my Dr told me "
Good luck.
I'm so sorry.
Wow. This song still gives me chills.
Even 50 years later.
Great song great era for music
The song was giving me chills as I read your comment … so I had to comment too.
A masterpiece. Easily one of the top handful of masterpieces in music history. Gives me chills too. 🙏🏻
@@Sonia-zq6bv I was about 14 when it was released. Still one of the very best.
So true.
Could this be in the top 20 of greatest songs in history?
Dear god, after 50 years, this song still gives me chills. I miss Nilsson.
Nilsson is not original composer of this song
@@njpb7578 Yes, I am fully aware that the song was written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans, but their Badfinger version does not pack the emotional punch of the Nilsson version. It's also quite ironic that the two who wrote the song ended up committing suicide.
How timeless music is for humanity in one way
The Bird is the Word
68세 코리안 할미입니다.
청춘일때 즐겨듣던 노래입니다.추억속으로 잠시 돌아갑니다.
눈물겨운 그리운 시절...
앞의 미래도 지나간 우리의 시간들처럼 아름답길 바래봅니다
저도 너무나 좋아하는 노래입니다
68세 할미라뇨..음악의 감성을 느끼는한 젊습니다
❤
그리운 그시절에 있던 그사람이 생각 나요
I’m 17 and I wish anyone else my age would appreciate music like this. Anyone I show it to instantly realises it way better than the drivel they’d be listening to otherwise
I'm 28, and I know it might sound insane but honestly, 17 feels like a day ago to me. Time is weird like that. I discovered this song when I was 17 as well in the Film The Rules Of Attraction. I highly recommend it. The trailer is shit so don't watch it. If you like American Psycho at all, it is by the same author.
I too am 17 and love this song 🙋♂️
My daughter is 18 and she likes this song too.
I'm 43 and you just appreciate good music. This is one of those timeless masterpieces. I shake my head at the music my kids listen to 😂
Glad to hear it...just keep working on your friends and leading them to great music/songs like this, easy to find on ytube, thankfully.
Nothing tops the original artists when it comes to this song.
yeah, Badfinger 😎
I think the covers are better.
Nilsson's version is still the best!❤
Yep. Not the original but defo the best.
@mears8955 without Nilsson nobody would have ever heard of the song, its his song, like Whitney owns I will.always love you and Sinead owns nothing compares to you
concordo,esse cantor ttinha uma voz encantadora puro romantismo e lindo apesar de ter sido um fumante chique,novo ele era lindo e qndo ficou mais um pouco mais velho ficou super charmoso,pena que ele faleceu😢
@@djb1317это песня Пола Маккартни😊, и первыми ее исполняли "Badfinger".Я лет пятьдесят думал что ее исполняли "Beatles".Но оказалось что не так.😢
I have to agree it's by far the best version.
Great lyrics by Badfinger. One of the best songs ever written. Pete Ham & Tom Evans will live forever. Great vocal interpretation by Harry Nilsson too.
I still cant believe Badfingers story hasnt been made into a movie. The world needs to know about them and what they went through, especially the treatment they received from their manager, Stan Polley (Pete Ham even noted him in his suicide note!). They were a phenomenally talented band and created great music in spite of their adversities. With the right backing and management, they could have been on the most successful acts ever.
@@pathfinder1273Both of the writers committed suicide. This song makes me wonder if they had some demons already but as you said they were treated badly & ripped off.
Is that true ? @@snoops5581
This is the best cover of this song but let's not forget pete ham and tom evans of the group badfinger who wrote it. Destined to be the next Beatles until the tragic passing of pete and then tom. R.I.P 😪❤
Badfinger's version is kind of choppy sounding. As we all know, Harry Nilsson made it amazing 3:24
Nothing in today's music can compare to those great ballads of the seventies.
I know that's right 👍
70s was peak of the art in whole world 🌎
the music of today is garbage.
Yes, I agree.
I agree. I was born at the latter end of the 1970’s personally. Really enjoy a lot of the music from the time 😊
I’m 70 years old and this is still one of my favorite songs.
I'm 64, and still listening in 2024!!!
I'm here at 70. ❤😅
Absolutely!
we get thru life together
Es una canción sublime !!
I am a 80 year old woman and love this song and have for so many years.
Hello Willa, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
I'm 80 too...wonder if 'kids today' even know Harry Nilsson?
I miss the love songs soooooo much too
@@kaydavis4241 Even less would know Pete Ham and Tom Evans.
Harry is buried near my Mother-in-law and when we visit her always stop at Harry's grave and add some flowers. His singing/songs means a-lot to us
beautiful and touching Wayne, this guy wrote some classic songs, had a great voice and check out "All I dream about is YOU" - no doubt the words sum up the love and warmth you felt towards your M-in-Law xx
Good for you...don't forget him...
I love all of his songs such a great singer
God bless you!
Awwwweee .. that is nice 🙂
No one has sung and no one will sing this beautiful song the way Harry Nilsson sang it, simply the best version! What a voice! Thank you Harry for this beauty, wherever you are.
gone
I’d like to think there’s a heaven and that Harry is up there still singing this song, it’s a song that will never die.
I first heard this when Badfinger did it in the 70s. Harry was a genius with a great vocal range and it's really sad how he drank himself to death. Great artists often have awful demons.
And he recorded it in ONE take.
@@tahirakathleen5065 Peter Ham the man who originally wrote this song and lead singer of Badfinger committed suicide when his manager screwed him out of many record deals and money and lost it all.
the world needs more Harry Nilsson…
He burst his vocal chords singing songs...
@@jaronimo1976 so do most singers
I am sixty two. I have heard a whole world of good songs. This song has always been, just that bit more than just a good song. I never get tired of hearing it. I never get tired of the perfection in Harry's notation when singing this masterpiece. In this song, the voice, truly became an instrument.. Perfection.
It more than says it all it resonates it all
You could not be more on point 💯‼️
Too bad that this song didn't hit for Badfinger...I guess the karma just wasn't in their corner...With a crooked as Hell Manager!
In about 1971, I was 13, just entered high-school, very scared....got a little radio for Xmas and this was the first song I heard......plus Maggie Mae Rod stewart
Love your work
Harry had one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard... so full of emotion in this awesome song. He left us too soon. R.I.P. Dear Man.
I’M 62 AND I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG AND I’M STILL PLAYING IT TODAY AND HOPE THAT PEOPLE STILL PLAY IT IN THE FUTURE ❤XXX
Yep I'm 57 and playing it 3 weeks from when you played this great song so Im in the future...but also the present and once I send it, it becomes the past ...guess that's why they say a timeless classic!!! Never thought of it like that before.
Yeah I’ve always thought like that but it’s a gift and a curse but I wouldn’t change a moment and the only thing I love is my kids I would truly die for them memories are the only thing we keep take care x
67years young.....a step back in time.....can get lost there forever
I think they will. It is timeless and outstanding
This song ripped my heart out as a very young child when my parents were divorcing and going through a horrible custody battle. I was about 3 and when this song or Olivia newton John’s song ‘I honestly love you’ or Bread’s ‘Everything I own’
I would sob for hours… omgoshhhh I still feel that enormous pain in my little girl heart hearing any of them 💔😭
One of the greatest covers of all time. Nilsson took an already brilliant song and transformed it into something equally brilliant.
Not a cover
@@DanArmando-r9u This is a cover. The song was originally recorded by Badfinger in 1970.
@ashbridgeindustries380 no
@@DanArmando-r9u yes.
@tommibernabei5836 ok
I was a musician in NYC in the early 80’s who was fortunate enough to meet and become friendly with Badfinger’s Tom Evans. I asked Tom what part of the song he wrote, he sang “ can’t live if living is without you, can’t live can’t give anymore” from 2 feet away. I was in the presence of greatness. It is probably the most heart wrenching lyric ever written. Tom was gone a few months later. May he RIP
BadFinger was a very great group with some very tragic happenings 😢
Wow. '79 was a special year for historical reasons. This song is a kind of musical full-stop on the 70s. Songwriters would never again write like this. Burt Bacharach died in February, one of the great masters, I wonder if he wished he had written this song.
It is tragic what happened to Pete and Tom. Badfinger were a great band
Wow! I remember this song from when I was three years old (I still have the single my Mam bought it for me in 72 I think it was)
I played it every day loads,
I never forget the amazing record orange label on it swirling around & at the time we could only afford a black n white TV.
That record player must of cost a fortune to my very hard up and very hard working parents..
Ps the second single was John lennon's... wars over!
Memories eh!
Love, love BADFINGER 😢❤
It doesn't matter how long you've been "over it", this song brings back the hurt.
Yes it brings it all back. It was cold and rainy and the sound of his car as he drove away
amen
So true
Right back to the start the heartache never ends
Not for me.
My two first exes cheated on me and I haven't been in love since.
This was 12 years ago.
I've "tried" to fall in love again but I just cant. I just feel nothing anymore.
I think it is because I repeated everyday for years that "I should not care", "humans are like animals, cheating is in our nature".
And it's a double edged sword.
At one point, I feel free from any emotional pain.
But at the same time, I want to have children, a wife.
But its too long time. I think I'll have to be alone.
Think about this, dont cheat. Be a better person and give the other one dignity and leave before you jump in bed with others.
It's not hard. It's only your ego and that you are afraid the new one will ditch you.
If you ever think about fooling around with someone else, leave your current partner because if you are attracted to someone else, then your love for your current love, is not love.
So save your own time too
This song tears me up every time. Has for many years.
Criminally underrated Harry Nilsson
Eu 2024
This is just about the perfect pop song, by somebody oozing credibility.
YES!!!!!!
Definitely one of the best songs ever made
this song was made badfinger
Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger wrote and performed this song. Their life stories are really sad, as it was with this song.
British written song 🎶🎵👍
Written by very under rated members of Badfinger.
One of the most beautiful songs of the 70s
Woooow!
Beautiful Song…
Without you!
SPECIAL FOR ME!!!❤
All those minor chords get me everytime. It will be 50 years next year since it went to number one but everytime i hear it the hairs on my neck stand up. Such raw emotion on such a sad but haunting song.
Gorgeus
The history of this song is even more haunting. Perhaps the best known song from the 2 main songwriters from the ill fated group, Badfinger, Pete Ham and Tom Evans both took their own lives. Ah, what might have been.
Aren't they, mainly, major chords? (I could be wrong, though) :)
Breathtakingly beautiful song causes a visceral reaction every time I hear it...memories of a turbulent time in my life in early '70s wrenches my heart.
Bella canción, muy de acuerdo con usted, toca el alma
If the vocal range on this recording doesn't give you goose bumps, something is wrong with you. Amazing!
Too right carolyn
Carolyn W............ It gives me chills every time I here this........ What a talent!
Be well, Matt
I cry ❤️
Oh Yes it does !!!!!
One of the greatest songs ever written. Emotional....
One of the greatest vocal performances of all time.
incredible singer...
I’ve read that Harry had the most vocal range of anyone at that time and maybe even now.
your right
so much emotion in this song. He really captures the anguish without being forced or overwrought. a great talent
In my top 5 of ALL time 💕
@@elainebines6803 funny, one of mine too. Nice to see you.
I've listened to this song awhile back ,I recently lost my beautiful bride to cancer she turned and gave me her final look at me and smiled .this song is what I went thru. Thank you Harry nilsson.
tears
I know I’ve been there my wife loved this song!
@peterthepilot4413 She's in heaven surrounded by pure Love.
😢
@@joereyna1116 may she rest in peace sorry for your loss but just think she is in heaven listening to Nilsson singing this song
I'm 77 years old and this masterpiece epitomizes the 1970's. Such power, passion, love, loss, and freedom ---- thanks to Badfinger.
take care pops, wish u the best
I'm 60+ my mom died when I was 12 of breast cancer I played this song as she drifted off to heaven it still to this day is my all time favorite song I still cry every time I play it absolutely beautiful song❤
@peterjarratt8823
And Thanks to George Harrison for supporting Badfinger, and then signing them to the ‘Apple’ label… until they were lost in the chaotic reorganization meant to trim losses from other musicians who were a personal friend with one or more of the Beatles, merely a backup singer, or a supporting act, and so Badfinger lost their direction, couldn’t find a proper manager, and then fell into financial disarray!
Losing Pete Ham at such a young age was a tragedy, especially with such a monumental body of work that still resonates today! He was only 27 when he committed suicide, so this should make him a member of the “27 Club”, but his name doesn’t appear on the list (Kurt Cobain also took his own life and he’s at the top of the list)!!
So true❤ 67.....high five👊🏻✋🏻
Nobody could ever tire of this masterpiece........Brilliant.
I'm a 68 year old disabled veteran and I finally after all those years I finally learned to play the ukulele and this was my first song to learn. I play it every day. Miss you Harry. RIP😢
This is such a beautiful song. Harry Nelison has a smooth voice. May he rest in peace 0:47
What an incredible song with such meaning..
This song never die !!
I'm 22. This is one of the best songs ever made. His voice...man, what a powerful performance. His voice is what really sells the song.
Shame he never wrote it, that was Tom Evans and Pete Ham of Bandfinger and their original is the best
Agreed re the voice , let's not forget the haunting piano.
And 1000000 x better that the crappy pop version Mariah Carey recorded
I have a version in Spanish that he recorded that is just as awesome.
@@CricketEngland I mean, we are all entitled to our opinions, but it really isn't ;)
What an absolutely devastating song. It’s amazing how simple the lyrics are. How powerful. One of the most primally evocative chorus lyrics of all time.
This is just music at the highest level could be .
No one sing like this anymore: with such sadness, pain and emotion.
You can feel harry pain and sarrow when you hear him sing .
This kind of songs and performances are so rare, we need to keep them and make sure they will live on forever.
Thank you harry, you really made me cry .
I’m only 24 yrs but I find this song to be a spectacle. So much emotion and it feels genuine
This is the best version of this song, so much emotion in his voice, it brings me to tears everytime 🥺🥺
Absolutely. It’s just so beautiful and it’s one of my favourites. How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?
I read your post, Cindy, and tears began to flow, and I haven't played the song yet.
YEP.
Dunno, the original by Badfinger sounds way better to me.
It's nice. But Mariah stonks too
16 years old listening to this I wish my generation could understand that just because something is old doesn't mean it's no good
I'm 74, the younger generation doesn't understand a lot more than old music. I hope that none of them get old and forgotten like many from my generation. Tim M. 7/3/2022
You know what music is don't let anyone tell you different. 60s 70s IS the best music ever. I was a teenager in the 70s. And everyday I wish I could go back and just stay there. What a great time to be a teenager. You know good music try and make something from it cause you have a good ear for music.
Never heard anyone say old so g's arnt good
That would be weird because the talent of the 60s and 70s will never be matched
@@jimwelsh997 wird Jim.
Never to be equalled
@@Deejaay83urj38 really you heard that cause I didn't say it I texted it. Damn your good
My first favorite ever, followed closely by Air Supply's cover. Thank you so much for this, blessed be your soul, sir!
83 and still blown away by this song and Harry. First heard him sing at the movies, Midnight Cowboy, and been caught ever since. Guess it's my old Hungarian heart.
Harry Nilsson is the best singer of this song of all time
A very special song 🎶 I was given this album by my late husband after our first date, and the first song that was played at his funeral many years ago. Listening through the tears but so many happy memories of the life we shared together. 🙏❤
god bless you.
One of the most heartbreaking song. A timeless classic.
Happy Heavenly 83rd Birthday Harry Nilsson June 15 1941 - January 15 1994
One of the best songs ever recorded.
maybe the best
Many versions. Harry Nilsson singing from the heart is the finest. . Thanks and recognition to the late Peter Ham ( Badfinger) for writing such moving lyrics.
harry nilson's cover is simply beautiful, it's a shame that badfinger had such a nefarious manager
Tom Evans also helped with the lyrics.
Pete Ham wrote the verse for a song and couldn't come up with a strong chorus. Tom Evans had written the chorus for a song but couldn't come up with a strong verse. They decided to Frankenstein the two parts together and there you have it. Their version is real good but Nilsson (and his producers) took it to the moon.
Not just Badfinger & Harry Nilsson, another version in Without You is Air Supply & famous song for all time is Mariah Carey
Ham deserved the credit for this song, but it's hard to believe that he could write such moving lyrics and then perform it with no passion whatsoever.
I grew up in the 70s music, I'm 67, my daughter says dad you got stuck in the 70s music, she's so right.
50's, Elvis, the King, 60's, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, 70's YES, I mean YES, the band also, Moody Blues, Elton John, Rolling Stones, REM, an so much more. 80's OK, Bee Gees, 90's, Madonna, 2000's, not much, am now OctoDaddyo and still love to listen to much music. Taylor Swift sometimes. Gads.
@@thequartermaster776 with you but not the 2000s on! why should we be ashamed of the best pop music decades ever?? we were very lucky to grow up in what I consider the best of the 70s - 90s
IMO we had the best music back then,carefree days,no phones glued to our hands,if only we could go back to those days 🥰x
Me to
It's a wonderful place to be as evidenced by this song and so many others.
Pain and passion, grief of loss and Love! It's all in this song! The performance is just phenomenal! Thank you, Harry!!
Who didn't love Harry Nilsson? Short life but he did leave his immortality mark. Watched an wonderful interview with his son Zack a few days ago. Zack is battling stage 4 advanced colon cancer. What a great son Harry produced. Praying for Zack
@Neil Rusling , oh no! Too young. Yes, RIP Zak!
Oh my god no
What a song, Harry really nailed this with a huge hammer. RIP Harry and God bless you. Its kind of weird, my father in law looked a bit like Harry, passed away at the same age, and was born near that same time. I love this song, its an epic timeless love song that gets better every time you hear it. Thank you.
Beautiful memories!
I think this is one of the best vocal performances ever recorded. Often imitated, very rarely duplicated. It's not enough to whine and scream...you gotta feel it. A difference lost on a lotta singers today.
It’s not lost they just can’t do it modern music is hyped up
I believe it’s a one take and done, as well.
@@joeschmoe1794 That would match his rep. I hope it's true. Thanks.
This is defiantly the best hands down. But Maria Kari did a damn good job in her early days
Sometimes you have let go..but my god it's freaking hard..can't live if living is without you, can't give any more..
This song is timeless, just a brilliant song. Whenever it's played, I just have to stop and listen!
The song was written by a Welsh band called Badfinger who had a tragic ending because they fell for the great rock and roll swindle by mangers quite sad as they were very good, Nilsson did sing it better though.
@@mikesummers6880 There's an american band Tommy James and the Shondells that made a deal with the devil
It is Sunday July 21, 2024 and I'm listening to this song. So many beautiful memories makes my heart ache.
I totally understand friend 😊
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Wow people it’s August 4, 2024 and I’m listening to this beautiful music again. I was born in 1957.
У меня тоже. Эта музыка на века.
Absolutely beautiful!!❤️🇺🇸
Just simply one of the most excellent songs ever.
When I met my wife, she didn’t want me around her, so I found this song and let her listen to this words…, well, it worked so well that in 1972 we got married and today, 71 years later, we are still happily married and our time together is still a blast, so thank to Nilsson my life has been a blast…!!!
I think you mean 51 years later...
Think you meant 51 years😂😂😂😂
Nah, he's a time traveler.
congrats and I'll join you in the fact we met in 1973. This song together with 10cc I'm not in Love were "our" songs. 50 years later, we're still here and loving life!
May God continue to bless you.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I have spent most of my 56 years somewhat in a state of denial about how much pain I carry with me. It’s songs like this that remind me how important it is for me to stop and grieve my losses.
feel Your denial as well I regret my losses
You’re not alone in that
I'm 37 and human heart fried in avocado oil sounds good
@@Unknown-th8hx ?
@@Unknown-th8hx yeah, I get it
He certainly was an incredible artist. He put his heart and soul into his performances. This song, I feel is his best. It always brings tears to my eyes yet I'm compelled to listen to it. R.I.P Mr. Nilsson, your songs live on nearly 50 years later
I’m 70 years old and I still love this song and all the music from the 60’s and 70’s. They don’t make music like that anymore and I surly miss it. Thanks to whoever posted this song
Agree 100%
I'm 70, too... 6_22/54
This song is a classic. Beautifully performed tearjerker.
this song was made badfinger
It's fifty years since this was number one, I was 14 years old, and this still means so much. So beautiful, this is timeless. just wonderful.
I was close to same age, maybe 12. Fabulous!
I Was 9, And I Still Love It For Its Timeless . . . :-(
Yup, we're all old fogeys now. This generation will never know.
@@3kneeboi That Was Actual " Real Music ", And Not The Crap That's Out Now In 2022 . . . What A Damn Crying Shame That Music, And The " Singer, Songwriter, Musician " Have Passed Into History . . . . :-(
I'm 61, still means much
Who else is still listening to this incredible artist and singer in 2021 thru 2024.
Right here buddy!
@@coreyupshaw2804
👍😊
meeeee!!!
@@seventiesmemories5116
👍💓😊🌞
The dude
We had great music back in the day
Yes we didn😊
I never get tired of this song! It's 2022 and I'm still listening!
So am I! 💛 Rio de janeiro, Brasil, 2022.
Jennifer happens the same to me
same here !
Great music never gets old ❤
Same for me!
The emotion in his voice kicks my ass every time.
RIP Gary Wright. His simple but unforgettable piano work on this record helps make it the classic that it is.
Right! ❤😢
Thank you for posting this comment. He was a great artist. Rip Gary🙏🏼
this song was made badfinger
RIP
Yes, the piano made this song more beautiful ❤️
This song is just so beautiful ❤
Rest in peace Christopher Richard Anderson. A loved father. The best dad. This was his favorite song. Today he is turning 51. And died at the age of 49 years old. I hope he is happy somewhere. Without his family. I love you Daddy ❤️. From your youngest daughter. A little update, its been 4 years since he passed, and he is loved and missed. Still come to this song and listen to it during tough times :).
How precious.....
James Long thanks 🙏 god bless you.
❤
Stay strong,great song however....
😢🙏❤️
To my wonderful wife Chrissy, who passed on 2/19/21 from Chondrosarcoma(cancer of the cartilage) which was removed and gone for two years, then reappeared on her spinal cord. Inoperable. I’m shattered & broken, but I know we’ll be together again for eternity.I Love You!
Lost my Sweetcorn of 33 years to cancer, What I am doing now is not living. I Pray for our reunion in the next Life!
I’m so sorry 😪❤️
I'm So Sorry Mike. My Heart Goes Out To You. May She Rest In Peace.
Sending love.
So very sorry for your loss.
The harmonies in this are incredible
All done by Harry himself
so perfectly layered -It’s ethereal
❤ I totally agree
this song was made badfinger
this song was made badfinger@@sweetieagogo
This song is priceless and timeless. Tears, every time.
A beautiful soul.
Tears to eyes.
One of the most gifted musicians ever. This song is gold. RIP Nillson!
Nilsson did not write this song. It was by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfingers. Nilsson performed it the best though, the song has been covered by so many
@@andresihotang2314 Pete & Tom 😢
I bought this record as soon as it came out. It embodies every heart ever broken, every love unrequited. Harry Nilsson was an artist beyond compare.
amen
Badfinger?
@Shyam Parmar Ok, I'll tell Pete & Tom...thx's
He was. I heard this first at college and it was sublime. Nilsson sang it like he really meant it and then I heard on his album "You're not the only cuddly toy that's ever been hurt by any boy." That was the flip-side of my experience at college and beyond. We have all been both places.
It really does. The scope of Harry’s performance is staggering.
Badfinger might have written this song, but Harry Nilsson gave it a soul.
Csodálatosan fogalmaztad meg ennek a dalnak a lényegét!
Thank to badfinger to White this masterpiece thanks to harry to sing That song lot of memories
Badfinger might have written this song, but Harry Nilsson owned it.
Had NO idea!~
I have been listening to this since I was 14. 50 years later it is still PHENOMENAL !!!
Me too ✋
Me too (Eu também). From Brazil (de Brasil).
I was there too.
Weren't the 70's amazing in musical terms?
I'm 57 and this song still brings tears to my eyes reminiscing I'm a 1966 child but this song is so powerful ...
Same age, same birth year, early January. This song makes me feel as if I was old enough to listen to it when it first came out, a true sign of a timeless classic!
Ditto - and personal favorite of both of my parents.
1956 rocznik.Kiedy usłyszałam po raz pierwszy,rozdarło mi serce.Muzyka,głos,słowa.Do dzisiaj czuję wzruszenie,kiedy słucham.
Me 2 Nov 366😅😊great memories
I can relate I was born in 1967 and I remember hearing this songon the radio as a child. Brings back a lot of memories!
I just found this video by chance. My only Son of 49 years died in April of 2022. Thank you for this song. It helps express how I feel. God bless you.
❤🙏🏻
I'm so sorry you will see your boy again, he still loves his Momma.
@@rileycoyote8275 Thank you for saying that. It warms my heart and soul. 💗 I subscribed to your channel. You have some interesting content.
Wow...what a voice!
I was a senior in high school when this song hit, now I'm a senior, glad to hear it now.
Me too. Celebrating our 50th Class Reunion this weekend.
@@cindybear Nice..!
LOL, I had to read that twice.
I hate to be old...
@@drevakelemen52n92 relax, old age will not last too long.
What Nilsson did with this song is iconic to say the least, I wonder how many people know it was written by Badfinger originally, just a year before. They never received a penny in royalties and ended up taking their own lives. A truly tragic story surrounds this masterpiece.
yes, one of the saddest stories in the music industry
How their manager is not still rotting in jail is another issue
Tbh they were awful compared to this, only him and Mariah have ever pulled this song out of every version I have listened to
Wow ive always hated that songwriters got shafted monetarily imo still do in 2022 takes great song matched with right singer
SHEER GREED DESTROYED THE GOOD
This guy had more talent than most people give him credit for. His voice range was incredible. He died way too soon
second greatest voice ever # Roy Orbison was the greatest singer the world will eve hear.
@@edwinhendrix30 gotta disagree
@@jacobragsdale3434 Aw, let it go, Jacob.
@@edwinhendrix30 🤣🤣🤣
Indubitably !!
Great voice, great music of the 60ies & 70ies! Nilsson was one of the best!
This is the #1 song of all time in my book. I am 67 and it came out when I was a high school senior. WOW!!!!
i never forget this song i am pushing 73