Son of Schmilsson


Son of Schmilsson is the eighth album by American singer Harry Nilsson.

Background

Nilsson was being pressured to produce a follow-up album similar to his 1971 breakthrough, Nilsson Schmilsson, but instead, he created a more eccentric work. The album was produced by Richard Perry and features musical contributions from former Beatles Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Other musicians on the recording include Nicky Hopkins, Klaus Voormann, Bobby Keys and Peter Frampton. Among the album's tracks are "You're Breakin' My Heart" and the US hit "Spaceman".
Most of the sessions were extensively filmed, at the request of Nilsson. The footage was to be used for a planned documentary, titled Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?, but the film was never released.
The album cover features a photograph of Nilsson taken by Michael Putland at George Harrison’s home, in Friar Park. The album was remastered and released on CD with two bonus tracks in 2000 and with five bonus tracks in 2006.

Track listing

All tracks written by Harry Nilsson except where noted.
;Side one
  1. "Take 54" – 4:22
  2. "Remember "– 4:07
  3. "Joy" – 3:42
  4. "Turn on Your Radio" – 2:42
  5. "You're Breakin' My Heart" – 3:10
;Side two
  2. "Spaceman" – 3:33
  3. "The Lottery Song" – 2:24
  4. "At My Front Door" – 2:46
  5. "Ambush" – 5:35
  6. "I'd Rather Be Dead" – 3:20
  7. "The Most Beautiful World in the World" – 3:33
;Bonus tracks

  1. "Joy" – 1:57
  2. "Joy" – 0:55
;Bonus tracks

  1. "What's Your Sign?" – 3:08
  2. "Take 54" – 3:39
  3. "Campo de Encino" – 4:54
  4. "Daybreak" – 3:06
  5. "It Had To Be You" – 2:34

Personnel

;Technical
  • Ken Scott, Robin Geoffrey Cable, Phil McDonald - engineer
  • Michael Putland - cover photography

    Charts

Album
YearChartPosition
1972Billboard Pop Albums12

Single
YearSingleChartPosition
1972"Spaceman"Billboard Pop Singles23

Certifications