Gotta Get Up

"Gotta Get Up"
Side B of the "Without You" US vinyl single
Song by Nilsson
from the album Nilsson Schmilsson
A-side"Without You"
ReleasedOctober 11, 1971
Recorded1971
Genre
Length2:24
LabelRCA Victor
Songwriter(s)Harry Nilsson
Producer(s)Richard Perry
Official audio
"Gotta Get Up" on YouTube

"Gotta Get Up" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson and the opening track from his 1971 album Nilsson Schmilsson. It was first released as the B-side to his single "Without You". "Gotta Get Up" is an upbeat pop song with a music hall feeling[2] and lyrics about transitioning from carefree youth to adult responsibility. Nilsson based the lyrics on his experiences working at a bank and on his parents.

  1. ^ Taylor, Kate (2005). "Harry Nilsson - Nillson Schmilsson". In Dimery, Robert (ed.). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. London: Cassell Illustrated. p. 251.
  2. ^ Greenwald, Matthew. "Gotta Get Up – Harry Nilsson | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved February 9, 2019.