Harry got in his car And turned the key Started up and headed up the L.I.E. Too cheap to get a real car Had a Volkswagon Rabbit And that put an end to Harry's cheap habit Cause the trucker couldn't stop So the driver just took aim And when he hit Harry Harry burst into flames You're dead now Harry And you can't come back You'd still be alive if you drove a Cadillac
On Thursday, July 16, 1981, just after noon, Chapin was driving in the left lane on the Long Island Expressway at about 65 mph on the way to perform at a free concert scheduled for later that evening at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. Near exit 40 in Jericho he put on his emergency flashers, presumably because of either a mechanical or medical problem (possibly a heart attack). He then slowed to about 15 miles (24 km) per hour and veered into the center lane, nearly colliding with another car. He swerved left, then to the right again, ending up directly in the path of a tractor-trailer truck. The truck could not brake in time and rammed the rear of Chapin's blue 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, rupturing the fuel tank as it climbed up and over the back of the car, causing it to burst into flames.
Song was made about Harry chapin who died on the Long Island express way he was know for his music and songs like Cats In The Cradle WOLD and Many other songs
Haha, I've been whistling this song ever since I first heard it all those years ago. My friend's older brother was jamming this song and I begged him to dub me the album. Great to see this on here. 💖
I turned this song in as a poem in 9th grade back in 1989
Me and a Buddy used part of a little patience.For that in H.S. the teacher was looking at us like she just knew.Which make,s you wonder.She,s like 60.
I used A.I.D.S in 9th grade composition and got an A. Good on ya.
The intro to this song sounds like a '70s candy bar commercial.
Lol. Haven't heard this for almost 30 years.
same goes for me. still great!
How could you have not heard this for that long? You must not be a big fan.
@@redcyco213 Whaddaya mean? Here I am again 8 years later listening to it yet again!!
@@PsyMongazoid I've never stopped listening to it
Harry got in his car
And turned the key
Started up and headed up the L.I.E.
Too cheap to get a real car
Had a Volkswagon Rabbit
And that put an end to Harry's cheap habit
Cause the trucker couldn't stop
So the driver just took aim
And when he hit Harry
Harry burst into flames
You're dead now Harry
And you can't come back
You'd still be alive if you drove a Cadillac
i have this on lp thats a record a plastic thing we had back before cds wwwwwaaaaayyyy back
I loved this song when I was growing up! 1987!
I just bought this on cassette last weekend. Great purchase!
On Thursday, July 16, 1981, just after noon, Chapin was driving in the left lane on the Long Island Expressway at about 65 mph on the way to perform at a free concert scheduled for later that evening at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. Near exit 40 in Jericho he put on his emergency flashers, presumably because of either a mechanical or medical problem (possibly a heart attack). He then slowed to about 15 miles (24 km) per hour and veered into the center lane, nearly colliding with another car. He swerved left, then to the right again, ending up directly in the path of a tractor-trailer truck. The truck could not brake in time and rammed the rear of Chapin's blue 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, rupturing the fuel tank as it climbed up and over the back of the car, causing it to burst into flames.
Amazing. I just found out about this today. I always enjoyed this song, but now I find it even funnier.
Arvis Pinkletter go fuck urself
I used to listen to this with my best friend and haven’t heard this in almost 17 years. Good memories!
it just rocks fast playing get's me pumped up do u check out lfr fam... brad and lex..?
Song was made about Harry chapin who died on the Long Island express way he was know for his music and songs like Cats In The Cradle WOLD and Many other songs
The band that got us hooked on crazy shit!
Love you guys...always
Great dark humor song.
My older cousin Keith played this song damn near 18 years ago...been looking for this album ever since.
Sad, yet funnier than hell at the same time.
takes me back to 87-88 being 10 and laughing my ass off with my best friend
I love their lyrics
Hell YES!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE MOD!!!! I've been looking for this cd forever, as mine "disappeared" many years ago, but I've yet to come across one. 😕
they're fucking hilarious especially aids.
Had This Album.Was Introduced To Thrash Metal Scene Between 83-84.
Still have the vinyl of this album!
Selling ?
Assganistan is no longer on youtube. Was assganistan on the vinyl?
wow
i haven't heard this song in forever!
Love song
"your dead now hairy, you cant come back, you'd still be alive if you drove a Cadillac" Fucking awesome
Awesome. Memories
AHHHH the good ol days
GOD yes
First song I ever played live.
hahaha, thanks for making me feel old. glad your day had good taste
Haha, I've been whistling this song ever since I first heard it all those years ago. My friend's older brother was jamming this song and I begged him to dub me the album. Great to see this on here. 💖
So Cool!
I still have the album..... Now that's old.
CLASSIC!
Nice to see their acoustic side...
Awesome!!
agree!
Wow! So long ago...can whistle it tho.
This song always reminded me of Drunken Milkmen Driving Drunk.
Swerves on the curves
A flash
A crash
Scatterbrain!!!
i found this cd at an old record store and i couldnt belive my eyes when i saw it i quickly grabbed it but now iv lost it becauseim an idiot
Im that old man now! Hope my boys have some good laughs when im gone.
Earth is level contained and stationary and here's the REAL Kicker....."space doesn't exist !!!
God bless Billy Milano.
yes its about harry chapin
Whole album is a total masterpiece written and recorded in a few hours according to legend. Vocals are brilliant throughout.
@dbldutch78 I'm feelin you though mine was a tape.
The philthy mut,philthy phil
NMA?
Harry's widow dislikes this song.
MODs forever
When we spoke highly of real American made vehicles.
LOL GREAT COMMENTS !!
LOL! Scatterbrain!
Long Island represent! Lol
mod 4 life
@dbldutch78 best album ever
i have lp oif this lol
true story?
Yup that was how harry chapin died.
Thumbs up if Anton Yelchin brought you here.
\m/ devil
actually Harry Chapin...lol
😂
I love this album but this song is tasteless!
the most horrible band in the world.