Strikes a special chord with those of us who worked our way up and down the AM dial, way back when. Played this my last air shift, Reno, NV. July 1976. People ask me "why did you quit radio?" I say "Listen to this song." Thanks, Harry.
Back in the days when you could understand the words a singer was singing. In a few case we would have a song writer/singer like Harry Chapin who's words told a story, a story that moved you, a story that had meaning, yes those were the days. Just like Harry, those days are gone forever. I'm so blessed and thankful to have lived during those days. Songs like this, and others will stay with me until my last moments. These kids today have no idea what all they missed out on. Thank you Jesus for making me a kid of the 70's
We all have internet yknow? Also just because you old timers can't find good music on your own doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I find amazing new artists all the time. These tired comments are obnoxious, and disparaging other artists to elevate another is tacky as all hell.
My mother had opened me up to Harry. He died the month i was Born. Till this day i have always felt an amazing connection to this man. was an aweful loss to the music world the day this amazing man died
One of my favorite musical memories is going to see Harry Chapin perform in my hometown of Macon, Ga. The original show was cancelled but Harry rescheduled and came back by himself to make good on the tickets. It was an intimate, acoustic evening that I'll never forget, and as a guitar player and songwriter myself, one that I treasure. Thank you Harry....
Still don't understand why this song wasn't a bigger hit. But very nice to see all the comments commending this man, his music, and his service so many years after he left us.
I used to listen to Harry's Short Stories a lot as a teenager... My mother thought it was not good for me, because they were not so "cheery". :D I would have been so happy to see him live, R.I.P. Harry.
Harry Chapin barely registered in the UK, but I'm so glad we have RUclips so I can discover his greatness. I was born the year he died, but finding these songs 40+ years after they were recorded shows their timelessness.
I was totally blessed to see Harry in person at the Dorothy Chaplin Pavillion at the Music Center the year he died. I remember he was in awe to be on that stage. They don't make 'em like him anymore....we miss you and love you Harry....
Great performance! This was always my favorite song during my Junior Year in high school. Around Jan or February 1974 was when it was played on the radio. This song was mainly played in the morning about 7 or 7:30 AM, just before I'd be heading out to school. The one that would turn on the radio was grandfather. He wanted me to get up get dressed to go to school. Whatever records I bought he would put them on the turntable. I was willing to get up but putting on the songs I had in a way my grandparents were jamming to my music. Because mostly grownups won't listen to youngsters music. But my grandfather would do it because he wanted me to get out of bed.
I loved this wonderful song the first time I heard it on the radio. Harry was a beautiful human being and I still miss him. Thanks for the post. R.I.P. Harry
This is a man whose music is never played anymore. It's crime and a sin to be forgotten when you have so much to say and doing it while being entertaining. It's all good but my favorite is "30,000 Pounds Of Bananas".
You can travel 10,000 miles and never move. I felt that way when I left the Vietnam. Lost my best girl, friends had moved away, New York is a lonely city when you are all alone. William Jenkins
william Jenkins Thank you for your service and sacrafice. I hope you're well and not all alone. I can't imagine what that was like for you so I won't pretend to, but I will wish you the very best. Tammie
Thank you for your service William, I am sorry that all that had happened to you and many others and I hope that things have turned around for you as I see this post is from 4 years ago. Your story and many others is told well by the song "Rock & roll war" by John Kay & Steppenwolf, have you ever heard it? God Bless....
You comment takes me back to the mid 60s when I moved to NY City from Southern California. New York IS a lonely town…when you’re the only surfer boy around. Just ask the Trade Winds: ruclips.net/video/yRlXHl9Ehbs/видео.html
The man absolutely starts my heart and speaks deeply to my soul. My "forever" true lifelong idol...and I've just recently surpassed the age at which he left this world...AS TRAGIC AS WELL, YOU KNOW, IF YOU GET HIM...
Great observation, Dutty! I wholeheartedly agree. But thank goodness we have the recordings, having lost Harry when he was so young. Hard to believe it's over 30 yrs now!
I'm not yet 30yrs old, but my father listened all the time to his music, and played it on his old 6 string, and I have massive respect and love for Harry. And its so nice to see a music video without a lot of young people making mean comments. Just a mass of mutual respect that the man deserves.
@DuttyDraws You are right! In fact there are only a few studio-produced songs that I like from Harry, otherwise it's only his live recordings that I like. I think it's because of the heart and connection that the audience has with harry that makes all the difference.
You don't have to worry, I'm such a happy man. Recognizing, she does not worry, because she has not thought about him for years. Just brilliant songwriting.
I gave up FM about 10 years ago, and clawed my way back to AM. But the last of the AM stations I listened to gave up and moved to Digital last year. Still listen to them in my wife's car, but in my own I prefer cassette.
You're 100% correct. His studio albums are o.k. to good but his best material are his live performances. The songs take on a whole new meaning when they're done live. I can't think of another artist like that.
One of the truly great storytellers, each song was a novel(la), a slice of life riddled with pain and reality checks. I saw Chapin at least four times before his tragic death. He was a great communicator and connector, developing a warm and relaxed rapport with his audience no matter the size. It was like being in his living room, to which he once invited the audience at St. John's Univ. in Queens, NY. Intensely deep and often dark, Harry still lit up his audience and their Bics afterwards.
depended on the city he was in. He did it to relate to the audience...Sometimes after "WKRP in Cincinnati" became a hit, he would insert those call letters, just for fun. Got to see Harry in concert 8 time in 4 different cities
The next time you're listening to some of the meaningless, endlessly repeated pap that passes for songwriting today, come back and listen to Harry Chapin take flight again.
Anyone know why he changed the ending to this song in some versions? Where he goes to another radio station. Not sure if it was for improvement reasons (which I think it is) or something else.
What song are you talking about? For sure not this one since it's about the DJ leaving his wife for the "glamour" of being a radio DJ and a meeting with her years later and after she's found another guy.
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Strikes a special chord with those of us who worked our way up and down the AM dial, way back when.
Played this my last air shift, Reno, NV. July 1976. People ask me "why did you quit radio?" I say "Listen to this song." Thanks, Harry.
I’d started the year before!
Awesome!
Back in the days when you could understand the words a singer was singing. In a few case we would have a song writer/singer like Harry Chapin who's words told a story, a story that moved you, a story that had meaning, yes those were the days. Just like Harry, those days are gone forever. I'm so blessed and thankful to have lived during those days. Songs like this, and others will stay with me until my last moments. These kids today have no idea what all they missed out on. Thank you Jesus for making me a kid of the 70's
Amen to being a 70's kid.
Nothing today even remotely compares to a Harry Chapin song.
We all have internet yknow? Also just because you old timers can't find good music on your own doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I find amazing new artists all the time. These tired comments are obnoxious, and disparaging other artists to elevate another is tacky as all hell.
@@rickkurtzuba9828 Just because you guys are terrible at finding good music doesn't mean there are no good modern artists.
Incredible song. The ending gets me every single time. "You dont have to worry im such a happy man"
My mother had opened me up to Harry. He died the month i was Born. Till this day i have always felt an amazing connection to this man. was an aweful loss to the music world the day this amazing man died
One of my favorite musical memories is going to see Harry Chapin perform in my hometown of Macon, Ga. The original show was cancelled but Harry rescheduled and came back by himself to make good on the tickets. It was an intimate, acoustic evening that I'll never forget, and as a guitar player and songwriter myself, one that I treasure. Thank you Harry....
Still don't understand why this song wasn't a bigger hit. But very nice to see all the comments commending this man, his music, and his service so many years after he left us.
I used to listen to Harry's Short Stories a lot as a teenager... My mother thought it was not good for me, because they were not so "cheery". :D I would have been so happy to see him live, R.I.P. Harry.
Harry Chapin barely registered in the UK, but I'm so glad we have RUclips so I can discover his greatness. I was born the year he died, but finding these songs 40+ years after they were recorded shows their timelessness.
spannamatronic I'm so glad for RUclips. I never imagined such a thing would exist in my lifetime. So happy you discovered Harry!
@@tammieparrishmiller3669 I was born 21 years after he died but here I am too, because of RUclips
RIP Harry, 33 years ago today we lost one of the greatest voices in music...a true poet, and humanitarian...
I was totally blessed to see Harry in person at the Dorothy Chaplin Pavillion at the Music Center the year he died. I remember he was in awe to be on that stage. They don't make 'em like him anymore....we miss you and love you Harry....
Grew up listening to Harry Chapin...brings back memories
What a storyteller and wonderful performer the world is a sadder place without him and his music!
Great performance! This was always my favorite song during my Junior Year in high school. Around Jan or February 1974 was when it was played on the radio. This song was mainly played in the morning about 7 or 7:30 AM, just before I'd be heading out to school. The one that would turn on the radio was grandfather. He wanted me to get up get dressed to go to school. Whatever records I bought he would put them on the turntable. I was willing to get up but putting on the songs I had in a way my grandparents were jamming to my music. Because mostly grownups won't listen to youngsters music. But my grandfather would do it because he wanted me to get out of bed.
The true artist and musician could never be stilled. God bless you Harry and those who understand and love your music.
This man is amazing. Such a brilliant person. Great lyrics and transitions. A storyteller.
Going on 40 now ( I still can't believe it either...) and I can barely get through this song without getting choked up, ugh. Love it.
I loved this wonderful song the first time I heard it on the radio. Harry was a beautiful human being and I still miss him. Thanks for the post. R.I.P. Harry
Love this song so much, such a wonderful and talented singer is Harry Chapin. so sad he passed away in a tragic road accident. God Bless Legend....
The older I get the more I relate and understand his music
This is a man whose music is never played anymore. It's crime and a sin to be forgotten when you have so much to say and doing it while being entertaining. It's all good but my favorite is "30,000 Pounds Of Bananas".
You can travel 10,000 miles and never move. I felt that way when I left the Vietnam. Lost my best girl, friends had moved away, New York is a lonely city when you are all alone. William Jenkins
william Jenkins Thank you for your service and sacrafice. I hope you're well and not all alone. I can't imagine what that was like for you so I won't pretend to, but I will wish you the very best. Tammie
Thank you for your service William, I am sorry that all that had happened to you and many others and I hope that things have turned around for you as I see this post is from 4 years ago.
Your story and many others is told well by the song "Rock & roll war" by John Kay & Steppenwolf, have you ever heard it?
God Bless....
You comment takes me back to the mid 60s when I moved to NY City from Southern California. New York IS a lonely town…when you’re the only surfer boy around. Just ask the Trade Winds:
ruclips.net/video/yRlXHl9Ehbs/видео.html
William, you are appreciated! Thank you for your service
that applause at the beginning was so satisfying for him. All he cared about was making good that had a story.
The man absolutely starts my heart and speaks deeply to my soul. My "forever" true lifelong idol...and I've just recently surpassed the age at which he left this world...AS TRAGIC AS WELL, YOU KNOW, IF YOU GET HIM...
His mission was feeding the hungry! God's speed
So true my dear friend so true.
A beautiful human being! Thank you, Harry!
two of the greatest songs ever this one and cats in the cradle
Love his music ❤ died way too young 😢
Great version of a great song. Thanks for posting.
Magnificent Thanks
Great observation, Dutty! I wholeheartedly agree. But thank goodness we have the recordings, having lost Harry when he was so young. Hard to believe it's over 30 yrs now!
My all time favorite...Harry Chapin
Simply AWESOME !!!
Now that's incredible talent!
Playin all the hits for you wherever you may be!
Nice singing voice and version of this favorite Harry Chapin song of mine!!
I'm not yet 30yrs old, but my father listened all the time to his music, and played it on his old 6 string, and I have massive respect and love for Harry. And its so nice to see a music video without a lot of young people making mean comments. Just a mass of mutual respect that the man deserves.
He was the best of them all.
Your wrote some great stuff! R.I.P. Harry
Sadly missed by us Oldies!
@DuttyDraws You are right! In fact there are only a few studio-produced songs that I like from Harry, otherwise it's only his live recordings that I like.
I think it's because of the heart and connection that the audience has with harry that makes all the difference.
Miss his music
You don't have to worry, I'm such a happy man. Recognizing, she does not worry, because she has not thought about him for years. Just brilliant songwriting.
Such a sad loss.A very good person as well
Awesome song
3:15-3:45..... wow what delivery. Been a fan since I was little. 41 going on 60 here.
Truly missed, wished I could've seen him live.
Me too.
I gave up FM about 10 years ago, and clawed my way back to AM. But the last of the AM stations I listened to gave up and moved to Digital last year. Still listen to them in my wife's car, but in my own I prefer cassette.
We miss you Harry.
Much more awesome live.
You're 100% correct. His studio albums are o.k. to good but his best material are his live performances. The songs take on a whole new meaning when they're done live. I can't think of another artist like that.
Majestic
Great talent.
One of the truly great storytellers, each song was a novel(la), a slice of life riddled with pain and reality checks. I saw Chapin at least four times before his tragic death. He was a great communicator and connector, developing a warm and relaxed rapport with his audience no matter the size. It was like being in his living room, to which he once invited the audience at St. John's Univ. in Queens, NY. Intensely deep and often dark, Harry still lit up his audience and their Bics afterwards.
the.greatesteverpuregenius
Rip harry chapin great singer
Hahaha!!! My name is wold. This kicks ass!
~Harry Chapin~
Just great American music.
depended on the city he was in. He did it to relate to the audience...Sometimes after "WKRP in Cincinnati" became a hit, he would insert those call letters, just for fun. Got to see Harry in concert 8 time in 4 different cities
You were so fortunate.
This song caught me between the age of 10 and 14 and I was obessesed about it. So what he says in this video doesen't for me. It's still my fave!!
I think people can relate to this 🎵
This is quite the song.Wonder if this was the inspiration for Steely Dan's, Don Fagan's lyrics on "FM"(No Static At All)...
The next time you're listening to some of the meaningless, endlessly repeated pap that passes for songwriting today, come back and listen to Harry Chapin take flight again.
Personally, i preferred when hus Brother (Tom??) Sings the bridge. I like the contrast between he and Harry's vocals
AWWWWWWWWWWWW
Anyone know why he changed the ending to this song in some versions? Where he goes to another radio station. Not sure if it was for improvement reasons (which I think it is) or something else.
moehio yeah, they made him record a version without the part about her having a new man to not be as sad.
What song are you talking about? For sure not this one since it's about the DJ leaving his wife for the "glamour" of being a radio DJ and a meeting with her years later and after she's found another guy.
OK honey, I see, i guess he's better than me. Just like Croce's best ol' ex-friend Ray. Devasting poetry.