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Harry Nilsson

American singer-songwriter (1941–1994)

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Lived 1941–1994, aged 53United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Fame34.4
  • Momentum0.2
  • Musicians rank#197
  • Wikipedia56.8K
  • Wikipedia
    38 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1941–1994
    Aged 53
Summary
Updated 2026-05-29

Harry Nilsson made hit records without ever touring, relying instead on his elastic tenor and obsessive studio experimentation—vocal layers, orchestral arrangements, the works. A songwriter's songwriter who could twist the American songbook into something entirely his own.

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Singer / Musician
Category
Musicians
Country
United States
Category rank
#197
Last updated
2026-05-29
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Harry Edward Nilsson III, sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer and songwriter known for his versatile tenor range, pioneering use of vocal overdubbing, explorations of the Great American Songbook, and Caribbean fusion sounds. He was one of the few major pop-rock artists to achieve significant commercial success without touring or performing large-scale public concerts.

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#Musicians#Singer / Musician#Singer-Songwriter#Music#Classical#Movies#Screenwriting#United States
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    @UC9UxX6QQmu0BCUKlG58Bkqw
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    @harrynilsson
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    www.harrynilsson.com
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34.4
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Momentum0.2
Historical22.4
Source confidence90.0
Completeness90.0
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#197
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United States
Category
Musicians
Profile type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Born
June 15, 1941
Died
January 15, 1994
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Last updated
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