The Monkees were able to pull off the cutesie charm that makes this song so good. Harry can't quite get there. He's a little too deep to be believable singing this. Davy and Mickey nailed it.
@BeachMamaPegs It's not a case of this being 'better' than The Monkees' version, it's just your opinion. I've never heard this version until now and it's easier to listen to, for me personally. I seem to be listening to the words more and not just enjoying the energetic and playful nature of The Monkees' version.
Unfortunately it seems what makes these artists so good is that they need the outlet for their pain and often drugs or booze mutes that pain....til it kills them.
The Monkees were able to pull off the cutesie charm that makes this song so good. Harry can't quite get there. He's a little too deep to be believable singing this. Davy and Mickey nailed it.
SwingwenuSwagga 5 days ago
What a stinker.
antiquefeminist 1 week ago
I like the way Harry writes an up beat melody with dark lyrics. He is a great story teller there are to few anymore
whitebird666 1 week ago
It's very Jack Johnson-ish!!! LOVE IT!!!
worschtee1919 1 week ago
so sad.... such a waste... a voice like none other
tgallemore 1 week ago
He sounds like George Harrison when he sings this.
555pontifex 1 week ago
A MASTERPIECE!
IDoDeeClare 3 months ago
I love both versions :)
ELEANORFUCKINGRIGBY 3 months ago
@ELEANORFUCKINGRIGBY i really love your username hahaha
MsBrunettebabe9 3 months ago
I think he wrote it for the show (the monkeys) if i remember right
bentley692 4 months ago
Sounds so much like John Lennon. Definitely better than the Monkees version.
BeachMamaPegs 10 months ago
@BeachMamaPegs It's not a case of this being 'better' than The Monkees' version, it's just your opinion. I've never heard this version until now and it's easier to listen to, for me personally. I seem to be listening to the words more and not just enjoying the energetic and playful nature of The Monkees' version.
GraceUnderPressure1 4 months ago
Nilsson sure had his own unique style!!!!!! :)
TJCATLOVER 11 months ago
Smile on my face from start to finish. BEAUTIFUL! I do love The Monkees rendition so very much, but hearing his sweet voice just makes me happy.
Gidget521 11 months ago
Harry Nilsson is simply one of the best American song writers ever. He was and shall remain a nationl treasure.
LordBarumba 1 year ago 10
@LordBarumba why "one of the best" ? THE best !
rogergrosgourdin 3 months ago
It's impossible to dislike this.
kayjay111111 1 year ago
I wish these guy didn't die so young. Not because we lost their music but because they don't get to be with their families who love and miss them.
craigformykids 1 year ago
@craigformykids He died in the 90's... Not to young lol
billiardball77 11 months ago
@billiardball77 He was 54 when he died that's pretty young.
johnny10301968 10 months ago
@billiardball77 he was like in his 40s or 50s that's pretty young...
TheFlimOfFlam 9 months ago
@TheFlimOfFlam he was 52 :(
dorisz8822 9 months ago
@dorisz8822 ):
TheFlimOfFlam 9 months ago
@craigformykids
Unfortunately it seems what makes these artists so good is that they need the outlet for their pain and often drugs or booze mutes that pain....til it kills them.
contessakitty 9 months ago
I like this better than the Monkees version.
johnny10301968 1 year ago
i love this song!
natasaaa 1 year ago