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I do believe that most men live lives of quiet desperation. For despair, optimism is the only practical solution. Hope is practical. Because eliminate that and it's pretty scary. Hope at least gives you the option of living.
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Birth: | 15th June, 1941 |
Death: | 15th January, 1994 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Lyricist, Singer |
Harry Edward Nilsson III was born in Brooklyn, New York city, New York, USA. He was an American singer-songwriter. He is known for the charting singles "Everybody's Talkin'", "Without You", and "Coconut". He also wrote the song "One", made famous by the rock band Three Dog Night. His honors include Grammy Awards for two of his recordings; Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Male in 1970 for "Everybody's Talkin'", a prominent song in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1973 for "Without You". His songs have been recorded by The Ronettes, The Monkees, Joe Cocker, Liza Minnelli and others. His albums list shown below: Aerial Ballet, Skidoo, Nilsson Sings Newman, The Point!, Son of Schmilsson, Sandman, Early Tymes, Flash Harry, Popeye, All Time Greatest Hits, and The Essential Nilsson.
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