Skidoo by Harry Nilsson - Uhune

ALBUM

The final film from masterful director Otto Preminger, Skidoo is a sendup of Hollywood tropes and counterculture clichés so unapologetically zany that it was ignored upon its release by grown-ups and young folks alike. One person who “got it” was rising singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, who was enlisted to write the movie’s soundtrack, and also made a cameo as a prison tower guard. Nilsson’s credentials were that his surrealist sense of humor knew no bounds, as proven by “Garbage Can Ballet,” which posits the trash bin as a hub of social harmony. For those in search of straightforward Nilsson there is “I Will Take You There,” but true fans will appreciate the imaginative glee he shows in the instrumental passages. Without utilizing his formidable verbal skills, Nilsson’s wit and imagination come out in full force on “Tony’s Trip” and “Man Wasn’t Meant to Fly.” Though it’s probably destined to remain a curiosity, the album is revealing in the context of Nilsson’s personality. In any case, if you can’t have fun listening to “The Cast and Crew”— Nilsson’s sung rendition of the film’s life force — then you should probably give up on fun entirely.

1. The Cast and Crew

by Harry Nilsson

Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Performer: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Vocals: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

2. I Will Take You There

by Harry Nilsson

Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Performer: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Vocals: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

3. Skidoo/Commercials

Vocals: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

4. Goodnight Mr. Banks/Let's Get The Hardware/Murder In The Carwash

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

5. Angie's Suite

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

6. The Tree

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

7. Garbage Can Ballet

by Harry Nilsson

Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Performer: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Vocals: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

8. Tony's Trip

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

9. Escape: Impossible

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

10. Man Wasn't Meant To Fly

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

11. Escape: Possible

Performer: Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

12. Skidoo/Goodnight Mr. Banks

Vocals: Nilsson
Carol Channing
Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: H. Nilsson
Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Producer: Rick Jarrard; Production

13. I Will Take You There (Alternate Mix)

by Harry Nilsson

Vocals: Harry Nilsson; Performer
Primary Artist: Harry Nilsson; Main Performer
Arranger: George Tipton; Composer
Composer: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Nilsson; Composer
Conductor: George Tipton; Conductor
Mixing Engineer: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Producer: Rick Jarrard
Paul Williams
Dennis Ferrante; Production
Remastering: Eddie Tallia
Bill Lacey
Dennis Ferrante; Production
Remixing: Dennis Ferrante
Paul Williams; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 10 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1498x1498 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Soundtracks, Film Scores, Singer-Songwriter, Lite Rock

Label

RCA Records Label

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 18, 1968

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880559678