The Point! [Bonus Tracks] Harry Nilsson

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  • Release Date: 11/19/2002
  • Original Release: 1970
  • Sales Rank: 1,591
  • Label: RCA
  • UPC: 078636512822

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Track List
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The Point! [Bonus Tracks]

1LISTENEverthing's Got 'Em 2:28
2LISTENThe Town (Narration) 1:29
3LISTENMe and My Arrow 2:05
4LISTENThe Game (Narration) 1:51
5LISTENPoli High 2:53
6LISTENThe Trial & Banishment (Narration) 1:59
7LISTENThink About Your Troubles 2:48
8LISTENThe Pointed Man (Narration) 2:43
9LISTENLife Line 2:21
10LISTENThe Birds (Narration) 1:58
11LISTENP.O.V. Waltz 2:12
12LISTENThe Clearing in the Woods (Narration) 1:54
13LISTENAre You Sleeping? 2:18
14LISTENOblio's Return (Narration) 3:20
15LISTENThink About Your Troubles previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Alternate Take 2:35
16LISTENLife Line previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Alternate Take 2:31
17LISTENDown to the Valley previously unreleased / Bonus Track 4:53

About this Artist

Editorial Reviews

The Point! is the soundtrack to a cartoon feature originally aired on ABC TV in 1971. Especially at this stage of his career, Harry Nilsson was uniquely suited for writing and recording children's music, given his sweet melodicism and love of whimsy. As it happens, The Point! worked out better than anyone could have expected, not just because "Everything's Got 'Em," "Me and My Arrow," "Think About Your Troubles," and "Are You Sleeping?" are songs strong enough to have been on a proper Nilsson record. There's also an intangible quality to this record, a warmth and generosity that really wasn't on any of his other albums, quite possibly because his humor is never sardonic or reliant on in-jokes. It's gentle and loving, as is the music. The tale is fantastical enough to be of interest to children (and the moral is strong enough to reassure them and their parents), but the songs and music are so strong that the album continues to be a source of wonder, even as those children become adults. [To the delight of all, The Point! was reissued on BMG Heritage records in 2002 featuring three bonus tracks.] Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Me and My Point!by MAMASTAR

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August 08, 2009: This has to be one of my all time favorite albums! We had the album when we were kids that came with a picture book. We played that album over and over again! I was so happy when the CD was released. I have bought many copies for myself and for friends and family. This is a must-own CD!! Adults will love it, kids will love it, heck even your pets will love it. A story about a boy and his dog...Plus, the moral of the story is just so amazing. Love Harry Nilsson! What an amazing song writer he was!

A wonderfully creative and entertaining piece of genius.by Anonymous

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April 11, 2004: Having listened enough over the years to have memorized the lyrics, and the readings, (which Harry did wonderfully--including the page turning) this is an old favorite of mine. I wonder often now if it wouldn't make a great short movie (perhaps CG). The movie is not as well done as the soundtrack, and deserves another shot. No one else but me had ever rented the video from my store. I am so pleased there are many others who agree with this relatively unknown and unheralded work. Great music, great message, lots of fun in the process! Very engaging.


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