Spaceman (Harry Nilsson song)
| "Spaceman" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Harry Nilsson | ||||
| from the album Son of Schmilsson | ||||
| B-side | "Joy" | |||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Format | 7" single | |||
| Recorded | 1972 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Writer(s) | Harry Nilsson | |||
| Producer(s) | Richard Perry | |||
| Harry Nilsson singles chronology | ||||
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"Spaceman" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, released on his 1972 album, Son of Schmilsson.
One of the highlights on Son of Schmilsson, with its dramatic opening fanfare and a cross between folk with a heavy R&B rhythm, the song explains the desire and downfall of the narrator, who wished to be a spaceman and now wants to go back to Earth but is stuck in space.
The song was one of the three Nilsson's songs that became a hit of the year, the other two being "Remember (Christmas)" and "You're Breaking My Heart". ( "Joy" became a minor hit)
The song was covered by American band The Roches on the 1995 tribute album For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson.
External links
- http://www.allmusic.com/song/spaceman-mt0034225631
- http://www.discogs.com/Nilsson-Son-Of-Schmilsson/release/682504
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