Harry's songs were too long, too esoteric, too weird, too "out of the mainstream" and too sad. Those were all accusations (read, excuses)made, mostly by music executives, for why he did not have a chance to record more and get more air play in the days when radio could make or break careers.

He was a force of nature on stage and seemed to truly live through his songs. I have seen few performers who could connect with an audience as he did. Behind this, his writing showed an amazing level of depth and awareness of the human condition.

He didn't play by the rules. He was very un-starlike; drove a VW beetle and performed for charitable events, seemingly at the drop of a hat. I didn't know him, but feel as if I did. He died way too young, but left quite a legacy of timeless material.