I get nervous when they start shooting piano players.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the speaker, who is a musician, feels anxious or afraid when something bad happens to other musicians, specifically piano players. The quote implies that the speaker is concerned for the well-being and safety of their fellow musicians, and they may feel a sense of unease or discomfort when they hear about harm coming to other musicians, even if it is just a figurative "shooting" of piano players.
About Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson was an American singer-songwriter who became famous in the early 1970s for his experimental vocal techniques, covers of classic American songs, and Caribbean-influenced pop hits like “Without You” and “Coconut.” Despite his commercial success, he was known for avoiding major public performances and tours.
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