Harry tried to record the Beatles song in 3/4 time, but got lost along the way. (Source: Curtis Armstrong)
"Blackbird" by Harry Nilsson
Bill Martin is heard stopping the recording as Nilsson loses his way.
- Recorded: 1970-11-12
Credits
- Guitar: Bill Martin
- Producer: Harry Nilsson
- Songwriter: John Lennon
- Songwriter: Paul McCartney
- Vocals: Harry Nilsson
References
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Notes on Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter by Alyn Shipton | ... written songs, including "Blackbird " with its tricky ... |
Connection Chains
- From John Lennon to Blackbird in 17 Steps
- From The Purple Gang to Blackbird in 15 Steps
- From Harry Nilsson to Blackbird in 15 Steps
- From You're My Girl to Blackbird in 14 Steps
- From Jesse Ed Davis to Blackbird in 14 Steps
- From Blackbird to Perry Botkin in 14 Steps
- From Dr. John to Blackbird in 13 Steps
- From LaVern Baker to Blackbird in 13 Steps
- From Travelin' Man to Blackbird in 13 Steps
- From Rick Jarrard to Blackbird in 13 Steps
- From Man Wasn't Meant To Fly to Blackbird in 13 Steps
- From Herbie Flowers to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From Sister Marie to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From Kathy Torrence to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From Dayton, Ohio 1903 to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From A Love Like Yours to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From Harry Nilsson to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From Don't Forget Me to Blackbird in 12 Steps
- From Blackbird to Song of the South in 12 Steps
- From Perryvale Music to Blackbird in 11 Steps
- From Hi-Heel Sneakers/Rescue Boy Medley to Blackbird in 11 Steps
- From Michael Blair to Blackbird in 11 Steps
- From Without You to Blackbird in 11 Steps
- From Bruce Paulson to Blackbird in 11 Steps
- From Blackwood Music to Blackbird in 11 Steps
- From Harry Nilsson to Blackbird in 11 Steps
Connections
- Bill Martin played guitar for Blackbird
- Blackbird features guitar played by Bill Martin
- Blackbird was produced by Harry Nilsson
- Blackbird was written by John Lennon
- Blackbird was written by Paul McCartney
- Harry Nilsson produced Blackbird
- John Lennon wrote Blackbird
- Paul McCartney wrote Blackbird
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