Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get Up (audio) -

: Producer Richard Perry originally wanted a Beatles-esque sound. After dozens of takes, the band developed "cabin fever," leading to the chaotic, spiraling piano and aleatoric glissando (random slides) heard at the end of the track.

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)

💡 : Many fans now use the song as their morning alarm clock , though some find it a "deathly nightmare" because of its association with the time loops in Russian Doll . If you're interested, I can also look into: Other hidden gems on the Nilsson Schmilsson album. : Producer Richard Perry originally wanted a Beatles-esque