Harry Nilsson - Skidoo / The Point
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Free Music Notes for Skidoo / The Point
Free Music Review: Interesting 2fer has some fine moments...
Hit: 4 Stars
Skidoo, with the exception of a handful of tracks, is probably Harry's weakest release. It really doesn't function outside the confines of a soundtrack album although the bits included here are, at turns, ok and amusing to listen to for fans. The real gems are the credits performed by Harry. With tounge firmly in cheek Harry manages to send up the Hollywood credits game (the ultimate one up manship in Hollywood. It's not who you know but where your billed that matters).The Point! on the other hand is one of Harry's most charming, witty and funny albums to listen to. There is a secret bonus track (although it's mentioned in the book notes)(Spoiler alert!).
OK, for those of you still with me the b side Buy My Record is included with this edition (just like it is on the DCC edition made in the US). So to paraphrase Harry, Buy this Compact Disc!
Two 1/2 stars for Skidoo and Five for The Point!
Free Music Review: BEWARE! WARNING ABOUT THE BRITISH PRESSING!
Hit: 3 Stars
On the advice of another reviewer here i chose the British BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. pressing of 2000, supposedly the best sound available. Unlike many reviewers here I bought it for the Skidoo soundtrack, a classic humdinger of a movie unavailable in video. Like many who have seen the film I felt Carol Channing singing the title song was not only unforgetable, but a standout. In fact to hear a clear unedited version was the reason I bought this CD. Unfortunately about half way through her song the master started to go pop...pop...pop... for almost 30 seconds. This is certainly a factory flaw. I tried playing my flawless brand new CD right out of shrink wrap on various high end CD players in different systems; the pops were still there! Maybe they used the master they did due to its otherwise crisp clean sound, but for me it was a heartbreaking disapointment i spent top dollar on and waited weeks for! I decided to give an extra 2 stars for the 2 splendid versions of I will take You There, and of course the wonderful story The Point, but try to buy the NON british version if there is one for the sake of what may be the best song on here; especially if you have seen the movie.Free Music Review: Nilsson & Tipton were a fab combination
Hit: 3 Stars
I can vouch for Greg Cleary's opinion of SKIDOO. It's utter crap. With the stunning exception of I CAN TAKE YOU THERE, which benefits enormously from George Tipton's brilliant orchestration. Tipton's harpsichord usage is far superior to, say, Brian Wilson's harpsichord usage in CAROLINE NO.
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