Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get Up (audio) | Full

: It originally gained traction as the B-side to Nilsson’s massive #1 hit cover of "Without You" .

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)

The story behind his other hits like or "Everybody's Talkin'" . : It originally gained traction as the B-side

: 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 . The Story Behind the Song The story behind

: Because the song plays every time the main character "resets," licensing it for so many uses consumed a significant portion of the show's music budget. Key Musical Features