Nilsson originally wanted a stark, piano-only version. Producer Richard Perry convinced him to record it as a grand "monster-ballad" featuring a full orchestra arranged by Paul Buckmaster.
His soaring vocal performance, noted for its incredible range, was famously captured in just one take . harry_nilsson_without_you_1972_hd
The performance earned Nilsson the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1973. Chart Performance (1972) Nilsson originally wanted a stark, piano-only version
Harry Nilsson ’s version of stands as one of the most iconic power ballads of the 1970s. Released in October 1971 as a single from his album Nilsson Schmilsson , it became his only number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning a four-week run at the top on February 19, 1972 . Key Facts and Production Nilsson originally wanted a stark