My cover doesn't really follow the original or Nilsson's famous cover. I've always liked the way Stephen Stills performed it on his Stills Live album so I would say that perhaps mine is more inspired by his version. Here's some Wikipedia info on the song:"Everybody's Talkin'" is a folk rock song released by Fred Neil in 1966 that became a global success for Harry Nilsson in 1969, reaching #2 an...
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Legendary songwriter and recluse, this songs taken from the album 'Fred Neil', I wish he'd made more music in his lifetime because what i've heard is so good.Heres what Bob had to say about the man:"Fred had the flow, dressed conservatively, sullen and brooding, with an enigmatical gaze, peachlike complexion, hair splashed with curls and an angry and powerful baritone voice that struck blue no...
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One of my favourite songs of all time. An elusive, solemn number. Neil's songwriting is , for me, the perfect combination of early twentieth century styles. His crooning may not be for all, but it's suits me fine. This song has been covered many times. In my opinion, most successfully by Tim Buckley and, bless his socks for giving it a go, by Billy Bragg. I think Buckley's version may be it's...
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