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RIP Harry Nilsson

Harry Nillson was one of the great singer-songwriters. He also played the guitar and the piano. He passed away January 15, 1994. Even you young whippersnappers who don't recognize his name will recognize his music. Here are 3 of his biggest hits.

2manyusernames @ 1/15/2008 10:17:21 PM

« davbob : This always confused me when I was younger. WTF is it actually about?

A young lady drank a concoction of lime and coconut which made her sick.

She calls the doctor for treatment.

He prescribes a concoction of lime and coconut to alleviate her symptoms.

That is pretty much it, just an excuse for a repeating circle of lyrics.

It could also be interpreted to that old line about the best cure is the "hair of the dog that bit you". In other words the best cure for a hangover is to get drunk.

It has also been said that this is a great song to get drunk to.

Lyrics:
Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime.
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up,
And said, "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?
I say, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?"
"Now let me get this straight ",
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you called your doctor, woke him up,
And say, 'Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?
I say, Doctor, doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, dooooctor, to relieve this belly ache?'
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together,
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning
Wouh wouh wouh wouh wouh
Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime.
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up,
She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up,
Say "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?
I say, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say Doctor! let me get this straight".
You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the coconut, you such a silly woman!,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together,
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better.
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both down
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning
Woo Woo, ain't there nothin' you can take, I say
Woo Woo, to relieve my belly ache,
You say woo woo ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Woo woo, to relieve your belly ache,
You say yah yah, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Waah waah, to relieve this belly ache,
I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say Doctor!, you such a silly woman!,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together,
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the moooooorning,
Yes, you call me in the morning,
If you call me in the morning, then [X5]

davbob @ 1/15/2008 8:41:26 PM

« 2manyusernames : Some of you may not know that he wrote this song. A song which every one of you knows. A song which will be stuck in your head after hearing it.

Here are 2 versions:

First, a live version by Harry for the BBC
[video]

Next, Kermit & Friends:
[video]

This always confused me when I was younger. WTF is it actually about?

Edit to add - Thanks 2many I am now singing this to My daughter who still won't go to sleep at 3.45 am.

eljay @ 1/15/2008 5:23:35 PM

My favorite has to be The Point! I love LOVED this story!

edit: I shared the point with my kids, and they loved it too.

willster09 @ 1/15/2008 4:01:50 PM

I remember this stuff from my childhood!
thanks for the flashback!!!
A LEGEND

orion1977 @ 1/15/2008 2:57:02 PM

"Without you" has been one of the anthems of my life.

Thank you Harry

:(

2manyusernames @ 1/15/2008 11:17:29 AM

Some of you may not know that he wrote this song. A song which every one of you knows. A song which will be stuck in your head after hearing it.

Here are 2 versions:

First, a live version by Harry for the BBC

Next, Kermit & Friends:

2manyusernames @ 1/15/2008 11:15:33 AM

Everybody's Talkin'

Everybody's talking at me
I don't hear a word they're saying
Only the echoes of my mind

People stopping staring
I can't see their faces
Only the shadows of their eyes

I'm going where the sun keeps shining
Thru' the pouring rain
Going where the weather suits my clothes
Backing off of the North East wind
Sailing on summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone

I'm Going where the sun keeps shinin'
Through the pourin' rain
Goin' where the weather suits my clothes
Bankin' off of a northeast wind
And sailin' on a summer breeze
Skippin' over the ocean like a stone

Everybody's talkin' at me
Can't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echos of my mind
I won't let you leave my love behind
No, I won't let you leave my love behind
I won't let you leave my love behind
No, I won't let you leave my love behind