Nilsson: Nilsson Schmilsson (RCA)
Bud Scoppa, Rolling Stone, 17 February 1972
IS NILSSON just an old-school crooner in modern dress? Is he a writer of children's songs who wants to broaden his appeal? And why does a guy who seemingly wants to build a reputation within the rock framework write the script for a TV movie — and even sing the theme song for The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
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