I listened to The Format's version, and, while it's not that bad, it's definitely, inferior to Harry's original. In Harry's version, his vocals stand in front of the drums and piano. In The Format's attempt, the drums often overpower the vocals -- possibly because the singer's voice doesn't approach Harry's. But then whose voice does?
My late grandma always talked about how our lives would change for the better when she "won the lottery." This reminds me of that, yet another reason to love Harry Nilsson. P.S.
@519kinge I don't see how. The guy singing it is constantly out of tune, he's flat, and so are the background vocals. It's really more of an insult to Harry's exquisite voice than anything else.
Here's a hint - if you're going to cover a song from one of the greatest vocalists of our time, don't half-ass it.
The entire album is fantastic. Plenty of good music, good humor, and great talent. It is amazing who played on this album. One of the most under rated talents.
Well, until now I'd never heard of The Format, so I listened to their version. NOW I know WHY I never heard of them. Sorry, but there is only ONE version of this song, and that's the one that's playing now. Nilsson reigns.
@89961996 I have to disagree, but it's great that both versions are here to be enjoyed by those so inclined.
122457 1 month ago
当時飛ぶ鳥を落とすﾘﾁｬｰﾄﾞ･ﾍﾟﾘｰ制作、豪華ﾒﾝﾊﾞｰ､ﾊﾘｰ･ﾆﾙｿﾝ"ｼｭﾐﾙｿﾝ２世”、郷愁の”ﾛｯﾀﾘｰ･ｿﾝｸﾞ"
blackandtanful 1 month ago
I listened to The Format's version, and, while it's not that bad, it's definitely, inferior to Harry's original. In Harry's version, his vocals stand in front of the drums and piano. In The Format's attempt, the drums often overpower the vocals -- possibly because the singer's voice doesn't approach Harry's. But then whose voice does?
122457 2 months ago
One word: Amazinglybeautiful. :-)
XxOceanViewxX 3 months ago
Haha, I just recently found this song out. Put's me in such a good mooooooooooooooooooooooooooood :)
SiCKsNIpEz03 4 months ago 2
The Nilsson effect!
chsoundfix 4 months ago
love this....wow..memories
ridinthewind333 1 year ago
love this....wow
ridinthewind333 1 year ago
A great song from a great album... it's breakin' my heart!
strumminjay1 1 year ago 4
Somehow, it all comes down to Vegas! :) Loved this song in the '70's, still love it now. A gem!
kelsowins 1 year ago
My late grandma always talked about how our lives would change for the better when she "won the lottery." This reminds me of that, yet another reason to love Harry Nilsson. P.S.
LadyEdgar 1 year ago
@LadyEdgar she never won the lottery XD
LadyEdgar 1 year ago
This has always been one of my personal favorites of Harry's.
Xaqtly 1 year ago
The piano intro to this just might be the most sublime moment of Nicky Hopkins' lengthy list of credits.
IDLERACER 1 year ago 2
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The Format does a way better job!
519kinge 1 year ago
@519kinge I don't see how. The guy singing it is constantly out of tune, he's flat, and so are the background vocals. It's really more of an insult to Harry's exquisite voice than anything else.
Here's a hint - if you're going to cover a song from one of the greatest vocalists of our time, don't half-ass it.
Xaqtly 1 year ago
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The Format does a way better job!
519kinge 1 year ago
Cool I cant believe I found this. Thank you for the post. Does anyone have the song AMBUSH off this album they could post?
chazo64p7 1 year ago
Thank You !
eldorado61guy 1 year ago
the format owns this song now
NNYownz 1 year ago
The entire album is fantastic. Plenty of good music, good humor, and great talent. It is amazing who played on this album. One of the most under rated talents.
10benjamin10 1 year ago
man have i missed this album. :)
driewerelden 1 year ago
the most beautiful song ever, i was 15 she was 13 first love first "our song" thank you..
ccscars 1 year ago 2
Well, until now I'd never heard of The Format, so I listened to their version. NOW I know WHY I never heard of them. Sorry, but there is only ONE version of this song, and that's the one that's playing now. Nilsson reigns.
matran47 2 years ago 9
underrated...
russrob3 2 years ago 5
I also think that The Format does it better...
NiceEggs 2 years ago
Agree 100 % :]
KaitlynReneeG 2 years ago
I like The Format version Better
No Effence
theinsanelittlefreak 2 years ago
a life saving album
seriously
integral 3 years ago 2
now if somebody would just post
The Most Beautiful World in the World :)
integral 3 years ago 2
me too! lol, love the song, love the album
souptown1959 3 years ago 3
love this song! thanks for posting it, I was looking for another place to listen to it and youtube saved my life!
purple1042 3 years ago