His soaring vocal performance, noted for its incredible range, was famously captured in just one take .
According to Billboard , the song was a massive global success: harry_nilsson_without_you_1972_hd
The song was originally written and recorded by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of the band Badfinger for their 1970 album No Dice . His soaring vocal performance, noted for its incredible
Nilsson first heard the song at a party in Laurel Canyon and mistook it for a Beatles track. Upon learning it was by Badfinger, he decided to record a cover. Upon learning it was by Badfinger, he decided
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.
The performance earned Nilsson the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1973. Chart Performance (1972)
