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
The song saw a massive cultural resurgence in 2019 after being featured as the "reset" theme in the Netflix series .
A list of that feature Harry Nilsson's music. Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get Up (Audio)
: Co-creator Natasha Lyonne chose the track for its "buoyant doomsday quality," perfectly matching her character's endless cycle of death and rebirth.
💡 : 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. Released in 1971, is the high-energy opening track
: Because the song plays every time the main character "resets," licensing it for so many uses consumed a significant portion of the show's music budget. Key Musical Features
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" A list of that feature Harry Nilsson's music
The story behind his other hits like or "Everybody's Talkin'" .