Harry Nilsson

Eclectic American Singer-Songwriter of the 1960s and 70s

Harry Nilsson, born Harry Edward Nilsson III on June 15, 1941, was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He is known for his versatile vocal range and for being a talented composer whose work spanned a variety of musical styles. Nilsson's career was marked by both his critically acclaimed albums and his hit singles. Among his most famous songs are "Without You," a power ballad that showcased his emotive singing style, and "Everybody's Talkin'," which became a hit after it was featured as the theme song for the film "Midnight Cowboy."