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I think it's a great idea. In fact the song reminds me of my grandfather so much maybe it's the accent of the old folks because my grandfather was from Ireland so he had that twang he live to be 95 and was in very good health but towards the end he just wanted to go my grandmother had passed all his friends that passed so nothing wrong at all with playing this for your grandfather

@@artmccartan4911 we are Irish too, I think that has to do with our dark sense of humor.

He's since passed btw. Rip.

@@steveblake446 sorry for your loss but it's wonderful we got songs like this to remember our parents and grandparents. I lost my father last April 23rd and my brother June 3rd so 2020 couldn't leave quick enough the great thing about Nielsen is he can make you laugh and he can make you cry and he's just as relevant today as he was 40 years ago

That's exactly what I thought. Perceptive comment!

Did she also rather be dead? 🤔

Francesco Manier is rather be dead then have to listen to another Family Member to the grave cliche TROLL story...

@@francescomanier1246 not funny folk

The Point! is such a fantastic album, I'm glad that you have a memory like that. Music is such a great reminder of who we've lost, and Nilsson is a very lucky reminder.

I doubt my kids know this about me. Scorpio moon 🌙

That’s a great idea! I don’t particularly want a funeral, but if there’s anyone left who wants to throw a celebration for my life, this will be a good one!

@@whitebirchtarot That's the way I look at it too. My sister said the same before she passed, however a "funeral" isn't actually for our the deceased sake, its actually so loved ones can have the chance to grieve, AND celebrate their lives. Which we did for her, we had solemn moments along with happy moments too. 🙂

@@ZippyThePinhead Yes, you’re right, funerals are definitely for the living, obviously I suppose. I didn’t get to go to my mom’s because I was ill, I didn’t get to go to my niece’s because I was caring for my husband who had dementia and I couldn’t leave him, and then my husband passed a little over a year ago and because of Covid we couldn’t have anything indoors, so I suggested an outdoor memorial because the weather was still nice even though it was Fall, but his entire family said they were “busy“, so the only people there would’ve been were the three people who were here with him when he passed, so I didn’t do it. Maybe someday I will because I think they do provide some kind of closure. Although I hate the word closure. As if we ever stop missing the ones we love! I use that phrase getting your “knickers in a twist“ all the time and people look at me like I’m crazy as if they’ve never heard it before. I wonder if it’s a regional thing. I’m from the West Coast of the US, but I’ve been living in the Midwest in the US for the past 30 years. One of these days I’m gonna go home. Nice talking to you! 💕

@@ZippyThePinhead P. S. Your screen name sounds familiar. I think I’ve seen you on other posts. Small world. 😊

@@whitebirchtarot My condolences for your loss of all three, like you said, you never stop missing the ones you've lost. The knickers phrase is actually British, at least that's the only ones I've heard use it regularly. I'm from the midwest, and still live here, at least till I retire shortly, I may change that soon. My best to you & yours. 🙏

I remember hearing this in High School in the 70's and thinking, now "those are some Hip Oldsters." I miss Harry.

Theyre all dead

Not to mention soused to the gills on brandy, G-d bless 'em!😀

They ded

Those three adorable ladies dancing in a circle together brought back memories of my mom and her two sisters. They loved to sing, and when they were together they constantly cut up and laughed. Their maiden name was "Cagle" but my dad called them the "Cackle Sisters". The older they got, the more they didn't give a crap what people thought. They were cracking up at a restaurant so much once, the waiter came over, looking disturbed and asked, "Have you ladies been DRINKING!?" None of them drank, and my oldest aunt said, "Darling, we get this way from breathing AIR!"

He's dead....lol...feels strange writing lol to that

Wish he wasn't. Would've liked to thank him for all he's done to keep my life...sane!❤

I always kind of disliked this song, but after watching this vid I've done a complete 180 and love it. This is amazing.

It does unfortunately offend people. I think it's another reason why it's brilliant tho. 😂

Absolutely right !

I don't find it dark at all. I am 69 now, and it does in its own way make me smile and feel better!

The success of Nilsson Schmilsson was too much for Harry to top. So he blew-up the follow-up Son of Schmillson ... mental illness will do that to some people.

@@scottnone7264 Dude, you obviously don't know anything about Harry. Go back to his oldest music from the sixties. Also, Harry was a genius who was also an alcoholic, which ultimately killed him. No mental illness. Ended up with a gorgeous wife who bore him five or six children. Happy but doomed alcoholic.

​@@scottnone7264he was not mentally ill!

That's a great idea! I'm going to add this to my list of songs for my funeral too.

I hope the USA or at least the state I retire to live in gives me the death with dignity out option... for I fear Alzheimer's will claim me.

@@randyvanvliet226 I don’t know where you live, but I know that if you move to Oregon you’re immediately considered a resident and they have physician assisted suicide. I hope you don’t get Alzheimer’s! I’m terrified of it as well. I’ve lost my mom and my husband to dementia and now my sister has Alzheimer’s. I’m so sick of it! Take care of yourself.

No they are right to murder..

Hi! I've been searching for the original version of The Point movie with Ringo Starr narrating. Do you have the secret key?

And it never ends, it just goes on in a loop

He's dead

Gene Splicer as you will be soon!

A year later. How are you? Harry's music is why my husband & I first fell in love. Wishing you well.

i watched The Point over and over as a child.,strange..i kinda sound and look like him! Hey ma! Was harry ever a milkman? Lol My very first friend in life... his dad was rambkin frontman for a rocknroll band.,, unrelated...yo 3 dog night! U for forgot something backstage in SLC bro

@@susanzoeckler4926 that sounds like an interesting story - that you and your husband fell in love because of Harry Nilsson’s music. Care to share it? My husband and I were both older when we got married; I was 43 and he was 53 and somehow he had never heard of Harry Nilsson! But as soon as I played him some of his music, he loved him.

Your comment about the Nilsson video really resonated with me because I’m in a dark depression right now myself. My husband passed away a little over a year ago from Lewy body dementia with Parkinson’s and I only have one family member left, my older sister, who has Alzheimer’s and lupus. I don’t suppose she’ll be around much longer. This is ultimately a happy song because sometimes death is the better option. Sad, but true. I agree with you that life is absolutely absurd! Well put. Take care.

Those are great song choices.

come on no one 85 knows how to use a computer ahahaha

@@davicus100 Wow are you mistaken buddy. I know some older than that who are more savvy than myself, (50+)!

It could also be an anthem for decent care and daily assistance for the dignity of our seniors who’ve put in a lifetime of hard work for our benefit. Corona has made it quite clear to everyone we can do alot better!

@@davicus100 My grandpa was working on early valve computers in the 1960s. He might not have been a whiz at driving windows around, but put a command line in front of him, and it was like a duck to water. He'd be close to 100 now if he was still around. Remember kids, Millenials might be the first born to the internet, but computers where around for nearly half a century before that.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Don't set an example for your kids, or grandkids.

If I remember the liner notes correctly, this was done at the retirement home. The audio from this shoot was tidied up a bit for the album.

@@delord1619 they called themselves The London Geriatric Choir, according to the liner notes I saw, I used to have that album.

Originally they thought of using children to sing with Harry.

Glad you liked it - it cracks me up every time

We are all big fans. Especially my Dad. He loved the video too.

Phish N' Chimps None at all - I'm just a big fan

No, he bused them to the recording studio, gave them sherry and whiskey and recorded this!

Martin brennan free af?

thats your opinion about it. personally, i dont think the song is about being ashamed to pee the bed

Michael Safrin Ha, I sing this on my set...people's faces are a picture

+Michael- Yes, and if you'll notice, he's singing the song at an old age home- (where they probably do wet their beds, and aren't that far off from dying).

not weird, just alive with both eyes open

I think he's saying he'd rather die, than to no longer be in control of his life. I know I'm hoping to go to sleep and not wake up, rather than slowly waste away, with others having to take care of me.