Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get Up (audio) | 2026 Release |

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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)

: Features prominent honky-tonk piano and a rare accordion performance by Henry Krein. The story behind his other hits like or