Skidoo
Harry Nilsson · 1968
36 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A whimsical blend of psychedelic pop and orchestral arrangements, showcasing Nilsson's playful storytelling and unique melodic sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Cast and Crew Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Angie's Suite — This track encapsulates the album’s lush orchestration and whimsical narrative style, demonstrating Nilsson's ability to blend storytelling with complex musical ideas.
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Goodnight Mr. Banks / Let’s Get the Hardware / Murder in the Car Wash — This suite showcases Nilsson's knack for inventive transitions and thematic development, creating a vivid audio landscape that reflects the film's surreal tone.
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Man Wasn’t Meant to Fly — Featuring introspective lyrics paired with a haunting melody, this track highlights Nilsson's lyrical depth and emotional resonance within a playful context.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with playful charm
- dynamic exploration of varied sounds
- short tracks for quick engagement
- theatrical elements spark imagination
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, repetitive music
- prefer longer, cohesive compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a whimsical and eclectic sound, marking a departure from Nilsson's earlier style.
- Career context
- Released in 1968, Skidoo was Harry Nilsson's first soundtrack album, following his breakthrough with the critically acclaimed album Pandemonium Shadow Show in 1967. At this point in his career, Nilsson was solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist, merging elements of pop and rock with sophisticated arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Randy Newman· The Beach Boys· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
- 1 The Cast and Crew Start here 3:54
- 2 I Will Take You There 2:32
- 3 SKIDOO / Commercials 1:24
- 4 Goodnight Mr. Banks / Let’s Get the Hardware / Murder in the Car Wash 2:47
- 5 Angie’s Suite 4:22
- 6 The Tree 2:52
- 7 Garbage Can Ballet 2:04
- 8 Tony’s Trip 4:21
- 9 Escape: Impossible / Green Bay Packers March 3:39
- 10 Man Wasn’t Meant to Fly 2:25
- 11 Escape: Possible 2:17
- 12 SKIDOO / Goodnight Mr. Banks 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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