Watch Harry Nilsson’s frantic energy in this 1971 performance from his BBC television special: Harry Nilsson-"Gotta Get Up" (BBC-1971) (2/7) YouTube• Nov 29, 2010 Modern Revival: "Russian Doll"
: The song draws from Nilsson's own life, specifically his time working as a night-shift computer operator at a bank and his parents’ turbulent relationship.
: It originally gained traction as the B-side to Nilsson’s massive #1 hit cover of "Without You" .
The story behind his other hits like or "Everybody's Talkin'" .
: Co-creator Natasha Lyonne chose the track for its "buoyant doomsday quality," perfectly matching her character's endless cycle of death and rebirth.