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A signer/guitarist/songwriter whose original compositions incorporated musical elements stretching from folk to jazz to rock, Harry Chapin not only was a troubadour of modern times but also a social reformer. Besides entertaining audiences all across the United States, he often persuaded them to contribute to humanistic causes ranging from world hunger (he founded an anti-hunger group called "Long Island Cares") to support for the performing arts. Describing his code to one interviewer, he said: "Our lives are to be used and thus to be lived as fully as possible. And truly it seems that we are never so alive as when we concern ourselves with other people." He was born in New York's Greenwich Village, the son of a big-band drummer whose credits included stints wi More... (Submit New Harry Chapin Lyrics) (Submit New Harry Chapin Lyrics) Review about Harry Chapin Painting pictures with words | Reviewer: Rev Mr Black ------ About the song A Better Place To Be performed by Harry Chapin I don't know how many times I've heard this song - or how many times I've sang it to myself - but each time is an emotional first. The song cuts to the common level that everyone exists on - no matter how connected we are with others, each of us shares the level of emptiness this song touches. I, for one, find it cathartic. How can this not make you cry...and then do something? | Reviewer: John ------ About the song The Shortest Story performed by Harry Chapin I met Harry Chapin on his 31st birthday, backstage at a concert at Wagner College on Staten Island. I was already a huge fan of his music. That brief encounter helped me to realize how much more there was to this incredible man. His passion and personal commitment to the elimination of hunger transcended his gifts for music and telling stories. The two come together in a very poignant way in this simple song. Harry did many concerts to raise money to eliminate hunger. The work is not done. Please help. A Better Place to Be | Reviewer: Forrest Ward ------ About the song A Better Place To Be performed by Harry Chapin In was '73, I was teaching school in AustinTX when a student gave me the LP of Harry's "Sniper & Other Love Songs". I played it until the grooves were inches deep ... going through all the emotions all those songs were about, especially this one song. In '81, I got to meet Harry when he came to Austin to do a fundraiser for "World Hunger Now", his organization. In '85, I was at the Kerrvile Folk Festival & had the pleasure of meeting Tom Chapin. I even got to sing with Tom Chapin when he sang "Circles" at the Sunday morning non-denominational church service (thank goodness someone videoed it). The impact of both Harry & Tom has been indelible on my life. (I used to watch "Make a Wish" on PBS with Tom hosting Harry's work for children.) But "A Better Place To Be" hits a tapestry in all of our lives. It is a movie, vividly told. It is raw emotions, which are strongly brought out when just reading the lyrics, but even more intense when Harry sings it with John's incredible cello & tenor voice accompanying him. Every song of his is intense. If a person is not willing to be moved by Harry's creativity would do well to listen anyway. Hopefully, you will get past anything that stops you & you will join the human race. Harry pointed the way. Tom is still here to share with, too. I am better for it all. You will be, too. powerful song | Reviewer: joe ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin this is such a powerful song, it touches every heart really, I don't have this type of experience because my dad always have a time for me and I don't have my own kid yet, but this song still make me sad and think, it reminds me to treat the people around me the best, 'cause when time had passed, we can't change anything Why are we so selfish??? | Reviewer: Jo-Ann ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin Right now this song is playing out in my very life, everyday as I see my son and lots of other Dads seeking their own wants and desires and not being fathers. It really breaks my heart. I know how life is but a vapor, and not to spend time with our kids is such an injustice. Who will raise them, teach them values, morals, right from wrong and good from evil. That is what is wrong with this world. Not many make that sacrifice to step up to the plate and be fathers. As a teacher I have seen hundreds of children without their Dads in their lives. We can only hope and pray for them. Great Song...Great Lesson to be Learned | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin Our society is definitely screwed-up! I remember as a child asking my dad to play catch with me and as he sat in his big leather chair with his legs elevated, he simply said, "I'm too tired!!" I vowed that someday when I had kids that I would never be too tired to play with my kids. My wife and I have 3 boys and I never once said no to playing ball with them. There have been times when it has been 100+ degrees out, but I still dragged myself off the couch to be with them. What a wonderful experience! I hope every dad realizes the most important thing they can give their child is TIME! Once time is gone, it can never be restored. i still remember you | Reviewer: bob dow ------ About the song Taxi performed by Harry Chapin being a harry chapin fan immediately after hearing him for the first time,iwas hard pressed to find a favorite song .when i lost my first love at the old age 15 taxi became the song in which i remebered her .after 30 yr.s of rare glances of her we met ironically after iheard taxi heading for a bithday party we reunited have been together for 13 yrs.ty harry for giving memories to keep my dream alive. i wish you here to keep the change. Full time consideration of another endeavor might be in order. | Reviewer: Jerry Taylor ------ About the song Mr. Tanner performed by Harry Chapin Harry Chapin's "Mr. Tanner" captures a devastating unkind act of all who would be a critic. How easy to be led, and how easy to be vunerable. Harry Chapin is one of the greatest story tellers and song writers that ever lived. I met him after one of his concerts and after a quick chat he signed my program and shook my hand with one of the most sincere greetings I have ever known. He was the best! beautiful | Reviewer: MICHELLA ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin harry was a good writer. his song cats in the cradle spoke to me. if he was still alive to day i would tell him how wonderful his songs where. my dad used to rock me to sleep to that song while he was singing it to me in a hushed tone. my dad saw the accsadent he was in. it was very sad and scary moment. 2 versions | Reviewer: Neil ------ About the song I Wanna Learn a Love Song performed by Harry Chapin There are at least two versions of this song. Harry would change it based on his mood, as he did for other songs. Sometimes he sang it, "...kinda lean and lazy...little bit crazy," and sometimes, "kinda crass and corny...little bit horny." Neither is incorrect. such a beautiful song | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin i do not have any children but this song touches everybody who listens to it. As quiet rightly said by the comments above time goes by so quick and children grow up so fast and we have to appreciate every second we have with our loved ones. it gives me goose bumps every time i listen to it! Like Standing in a Movie | Reviewer: June Starshine ------ About the song A Better Place To Be performed by Harry Chapin a make-shift walkman on my head and my five year old daughter sleeping at my side, I traveled 'cross the countryside with Harry Chapin singing in my ear in 1983. It was after Harry's untimely death that I had my awareness of his incredible storytelling within his music. "A Better Place to Be" played in my ear as I gazed at the countryside from the window of the Greyhound bus. I was standing in a movie, experiencing heartfelt genius put to music. I've since met Tom Chapin on several occasions and I feel a great endearment to the Chapin family and a deep gratitude to each of them for their contribution to this world. Thanks for making our world a BETTER PLACE TO BE. remembering harry... | Reviewer: joe h ------ About the song Mr. Tanner performed by Harry Chapin Mr.Tanner and Taxi are phenemonal songs and the type of songs that epitomizes the man and stories I love to remember. I have had 2 heroes in my life and Harry Chapin was one of them – for his songs and music, for his dedication to causes such as solving world hunger, and his citizenship to the world. Whenever I need something helpful or encouraging to get me back on track, all it takes is a Harry Chapin song. His stories are truly the greatest ever told. I had the honor of meeting Harry at a concert – he was in the back of the theatre after the show selling and signing a “Harry, it sucks!” t-shirt. I bought one and gave it to my girlfriend to have Harry sign it. When Harry saw this beautiful girl asking for an autograph, he lit up and said “Wow, you’re gorgeous.” Upon noticing I was standing very close to her with a concerned look on my face he said “Are you with him? Well if it doesn’t work out come back and see me” – at which point we all laughed, he gave my girlfriend a kiss and shook my hand. Funny, gregarious, decicated, talented guy with unquenchable determination and courage - and someone I miss to this day. Keeps his wonderful memory very alive by having the courage to do something positive to the change lives of people less fortunate than yourself and to change the world - that's restarting today for me. remembering harry | Reviewer: joe h ------ About the song Taxi performed by Harry Chapin I have had 2 heroes in my life and Harry Chapin was one of them – for his songs and music, for his dedication to causes such as solving world hunger, and his citizenship to the world. Taxi is the type of song that epitomizes the man and stories I love to remember. Whenever I need something helpful or encouraging to get me back on track, all it takes is a Harry Chapin song. His stories are truly the greatest ever told. I had the honor of meeting Harry at a concert – he was in the back of the theatre after the show selling and signing a “Harry, it sucks!” t-shirt. I bought one and gave it to my girlfriend to have Harry sign it. When Harry saw this beautiful girl asking for an autograph, he lit up and said “Wow, you’re gorgeous.” Upon noticing I was standing very close to her with a concerned look on my face he said “Are you with him? Well if it doesn’t work out come back and see me” – at which point we all laughed, he gave my girlfriend a kiss and shook my hand. Funny, gregarious, talented guy and someone I miss to this day. Keeps his wonderful memory very alive by having the courage to do something positive to the change lives of people less fortunate than yourself and to change the world - that's restarting today for me. Opened up a world of songwriters for me | Reviewer: Kirk ------ About the song Taxi performed by Harry Chapin I was in high school when Taxi was originally released. The lyrics were hard to hear in spots, but hypnotic. There was no short version of the song, only the long play version which made it all the more compelling. When it came time in Sophomore English to choose a song to write down and discect the lyrics for alliteration, rhymeing, and other tricks of the trade, that was the one I chose. It was a long song, just the same, and it took me all period. But I loved doing it. I got an A for effort, and the teacher noticed I had chosen a long song, even though he didn't know it. The teacher wrote a special note to me asking where I have found such a moving song. I told him after class, and I believe he went out and bought a copy of Short Stories or Taxi. Since that time, I've seen Harry's brother in concert several times, and HIS version of Cat in the Cradle is just a poignent as Harry's. But the one thing that no one seems to remember, is that there was a SEQUEL to taxi that reverse the roles of the main characters. I urge you to seek it out. Call up your oldies radio station and request Sequel by Harry Chapin. It's on the greatest hits CD but never really took off for the sky... life | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin I grew up on this song and was just listening to it with my one month old son last night while we waited for his 18 and 16 year old siblings to come home for dinner. The first time I ever heard it was when I was in Elementary school. My music class performed it for a group of elderly people at a nursing home. It must have been 35 years before I realized just how cruel and insensitive that was on the part of the school staff. Many people have criticized the extremes I was willing to go to in order to stay home with my older children and homeschool them to high school age, but when I look back over my parenting journey, I don't wish for a bigger house or a nicer car or more Mighty Morphin Power Rangers action figures, I wish I had not been so distracted by my ex and worrying about appearances and finances and cleaning the house and watching TV and playing on the internet and if I had it to do over again, I would remember just how brief childhood is and treasure every second.... Oh yea. I have a one month old son. I DO get to do it again. :) I CAN STILL REMEMBER YOU | Reviewer: xodsg ------ About the song Taxi performed by Harry Chapin the song quite interest me when i've first heard it on the radio,though,some of the lyrics were hard to understand, its soft melody and the meaning was really catchy. i kinda miss someone when i here this song... I STILL CAN'T FLY!!! I love this song! | Reviewer: Corey ------ About the song Corey's Coming performed by Harry Chapin I grew up listening to all of Harry Chapin's great songs because of my parents' passion for his music- but this one is special to me. I was named after this song in 1981 and to this day am proud to be named Corey. :) Beautiful, timeless melody | Reviewer: Eric ------ About the song Taxi performed by Harry Chapin I first heard 'Taxi" on the radio when it was released and always have loved this song. I put it on a CD a few years ago and just played it again. The lyrics are as poignant as any ever written. A warm and wonderful song that transports me back to a different time " I go flying, so high, when I'm stoned" What a great last line. Bless you Harry Chapin wherever you are. Long Ago.............. | Reviewer: cathy ------ About the song Cat's in the Cradle performed by Harry Chapin I used to somewhat jokingly tell my husband at the time,(early 80's) to listen to this song, because, it was what our life was about. Our middle son, was so much like his dad, even at a young age. Now the middle son is 26, went through college, has a successful job as an architect, and has moved away. We see him maybe twice a yr. if lucky. He has married, but no children. My ex-husband, does not like to be reminded that "his boy is just like him" They are both successful, money is very important, don't get me wrong. "Bond" is family. That is what is important. Spend time with those you love. Life is Short. 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