A father tells his son a bedtime story about young oblio mike lookinland, who believes that having no point in the fantastical kingdom of pointed heads and things, still has a point. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Harry nilsson links the official harry nilsson site. The story centres around a young boy named oblio voiced by mike lookinland who lives in an unusual land where everything from the trees and buildings to the people all have a point. With ringo starr, dustin hoffman, paul frees, lennie weinrib. I think the point is a great storyexcuse to present songs, ostensibly for children but you know who you are out there. The definitive collectors edition includes over 25 minutes of bonus features including. Harry nilssonthe pointflac 44khz24bit downloadacoustic. Psychedelicatessenharry nilsson the point special21708. Sit beside the breakfast table, think about your troubles pour yourself a cup of tea and think about the bubbles.
The point follows the travails of a rather hapless roundheaded boy named oblio, who cant seem to get over in a land of pointed people and things. Music composed and performed by harry nilsson me and my arrow, who also wrote the story. Not rated 1h 14min animation, adventure, family 1 january 1972 uk a father tells his son a bedtime story about young oblio mike lookinland, who believes that having no point in the fantastical kingdom of pointed heads and things, still has a point. Nilsson something like 2,000 per cent more downloads and streams than his average. Thrown into an existential crisis by lack of uniformity, the son of an evil count banishes oblio and his dog arrow to the pointless forest. The tale is narrated by ringo starr and includes songs written and sung by grammy awardwinner harry nilsson. Though knnillssonn supposedly ends harry nilssons american discography, theres another item. Choose from harry nilsson sheet music for such popular songs as without you, one, and everybodys talkin. Harry edward nilsson iii june 15, 1941 january 15, 1994, known professionally as nilsson. When the count heard of his sons disgraceful defeat at the hands of this. The release is essentially a fable, extolling the trials and tribulations of a roundheaded person named oblio growing up in a pointed village where by rule of order. Written by harry nilsson an including a couple of his most beloved songs and narrated by ringo starr, the point still is what it was, a creative story told slow about the pointless kid oblio and his efforts in finding the meaning of life accompanied by his best friend arrow the dog.
Find news, music, photos and more at the official site for harry nilsson, the singer songwriter known for the hits without you, coconut and everybodys talkin. His work is characterized by pioneering vocal overdub experiments, returns to the great american songbook, and fusions of caribbean sounds. Bolstered by the recent nilsson documentary, who is harry nilsson and why is everybody talkin about him, i sought out and watched on youtube the point, harry nilssons 1971 animated feature narrated by his pal ringo starr. He won grammy awards for best contemporary male vocal performance for everybodys talkin 1970 and without you 1973, also his two biggest hits although both the aforementioned songs were. Written and produced as a companion piece to his 1971 album of the same name, harry nilssons the point is a slightly seussian, slightly psychedelic fable. This is the only record of its time that feels akin to sgt. Narrated by ringo starr, harry nilssons the point gets digital. Rediscovering harry nilsson, an artist who defies all category the. Directed by fred wolf, nilssons tale of nonconformity first aired on abc in 1971. Get on down is proud to present for the first time in generations, harry nilssons 1971 album the point. Its lead single, me and my arrow, peaked at number 34 on the billboard hot 100. A roundheaded misfit in a world where everyone has pointed heads finds his own way in this whimsical tale, set to the songs of harry nilsson.
The entire story of the point in 7 chapters as narrated and sung by harry nilsson. Harry edward nilsson iii june 15, 1941 january 15, 1994, usually credited as nilsson, was an american singersongwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. This would be flash harry the english nickname for a snappy dresser, which at this time, nilsson was notoriously not. All i think about is you demo harry nilsson and dr. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Shop our newest and most popular harry nilsson sheet music such as life line, or click the button above to browse all harry nilsson sheet music. It was accompanied by an animated film adaptation directed by fred wolf, which aired a few weeks after the albums release. He is known for the hit singles everybodys talkin 1969, without you 1971, and coconut 1972. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Nilsson schmilsson 1971 a little touch of schmilsson in the night.
Free expedited shipping on products sold by amazon au when you purchase select books. Rediscovering harry nilsson, an artist who defies all category. The point, a delightful animated film, is a joy for both children and their parents. Harry nilsson nilsson schmilsson 1971 hires stereo.
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The story line is a typical fable how little oblio was born in the land of point with a perfectly round head. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Though knnillssonn supposedly ends harry nilsson s american discography, theres another item. The real guiding force here is fullgrown rascal harry nilsson, who not only wrote the story and songs that comprise this madefortv cartoon, but recorded, produced, and even narrated them as well. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Thematically brilliant, densely orchestrated and packed with more hooks than a meat locker, the point. Animated feature narrated by ringo starr which features original songs composed and performed by american singersongwriter harry nilsson.
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