Up (audio): Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get

Watch Harry Nilsson’s frantic energy in this 1971 performance from his BBC television special: Harry Nilsson-"Gotta Get Up" (BBC-1971) (2/7) YouTube• Nov 29, 2010 Modern Revival: "Russian Doll"

Released in 1971, is the high-energy opening track of Harry Nilsson’s breakthrough album, Nilsson Schmilsson . It serves as a masterclass in his signature style: pairing a bouncy, music hall-inspired melody with lyrics that harbor a deep, melancholic dread of aging and responsibility. The Story Behind the Song Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get Up (Audio)

: While the beat is chirpy, lines like "we never thought we'd get older" and the story of a sailor who would "pound" a woman for days before leaving reflect themes of abandonment and fading youth . Watch Harry Nilsson’s frantic energy in this 1971

: Features prominent honky-tonk piano and a rare accordion performance by Henry Krein. : Features prominent honky-tonk piano and a rare