Harry Nilsson contributed the line "Trying to shovel smoke with a pitchfork in the wind" to John Lennon's song Old Dirt Road and sang backing vocals on Lennon's version. Nilsson later recorded his own version for Flash Harry.
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- Recorded: 1974-07
Harry Nilsson contributed the line "Trying to shovel smoke with a pitchfork in the wind" to John Lennon's song Old Dirt Road and sang backing vocals on Lennon's version. Nilsson later recorded his own version for Flash Harry.
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar: Eddie Mottau
- Backing Vocals: Harry Nilsson
- Bass: Klaus Voormann
- Drums: Jim Keltner
- Electric Piano: Ken Ascher
- Guitar: Jesse Ed Davis
- Lead Vocal: John Lennon
- Piano: John Lennon
- Piano: Nicky Hopkins
Albums
| # | Album Title |
|---|---|
| # 19 | Perfect Day: The Songs Of Nilsson 1971-1993 |
| A # 3 | Walls & Bridges {Stereophonic} |
References
| Title |
|---|
| Walls & Bridges {Stereophonic} [1974] |
| Old Dirt Road {Flash Harry} |
Variations
| Title |
|---|
| Old Dirt Road {Flash Harry} |
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