Cat's in the Cradle - Harry Chapin / Ugly Kid Joe (Acoustic Cover)
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- My rendition of Cat's in the Cradle by Harry Chapin and covered by Ugly Kid Joe. America's Least Wanted was one of my favorite albums in the early 90s. For this arrangement I use dropped D tuning. Capo on the 3rd if you're in standard tuning as my guitar is tuned down half a step.
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Having a son and listening to this song just breaks me in to tears! Thank you for the awesome performance
I’ve listened to that song countless times but only heard it for the first time today. You have such a captivating voice, it really makes you hear.
Thats exactly what i was thinking!! Spot on!
This is literally the comment I was about to write lol. Heard it thousands of times over the years and didn’t take in a word of it until now.
John Wick and his geetah
Hi man!! Today you have given us a true gem with your version of "Cats in the Cradle'". Coincidentally, I started my day humming this same tune, which I think demonstrates the incredible connection you are making with your audience!
Harry Chapin, known for his storytelling through music, left a legacy with this song, his greatest hit (number 1, Billboard hot 100, in December 1974). Later, in 1992, Ugly Kid Joe breathed new life into it. Now, you present us with an acoustic rendition that refreshes its charm, encapsulating beauty in simplicity. With just your acoustic guitar and your voice, you create an atmosphere that, despite its austerity, is laden with emotion, honesty, and impressive vocal quality. This minimalist and genuine style, with a fixed camera capturing just your presence, your guitar, and your voice, is what we love.
We eagerly await more covers like this. Please continue maintaining that unique and simple style that makes you so special and deeply connects with us, your followers.
Hey!!! but what a great comment in all aspects. It couldn't have been said better. I agree 100%. My respects.
Man, did you use AI to write that?
@@ChaplainReece hi, I speak Spanish, so, I used Google translator to get help. If you see any errors in my comment, I apologize in advance for that 🤟
@@guitarmanbluesThanks, man! That made my day :)
I swore this was at Cat Stevens song, learn something new
My dad never had this remorse for me, never there to miss me, i care about him and always hope he gets his addiction in check
Because the song was written by a guy that was the child of an absent father who committed himself to not being that for his own son.
I think men like this won't experience remorse for it, because they never really wanted to be a parent in the first place. Like my own father. I'm 43. He's still kicking, I'm still in contact with my aunts (his sisters). I really don't think he's given me a second thought after the last time we laid eyes on eachother when I was 16. Him and my mom divorced when I was 10. My weekends with him amounted to him dropping me off at his parents house so he could go out on dates.
My mom realized her efforts in maintaining a relationship with him and I were fruitless by the time I entered highschool and she no longer forced him and I to get together every other weekend. So we no longer saw eachother at all or even talked on the phone.
The last time I was him was when my grandpa (his dad) died. In hindsight, it's kind of funny how emotional he was over his dads death (his dad who was not an absent father and certainly was not like his dad). My grandpa was more of a father to me than he ever was. Both of my grandpas were. My freaking neighbor taught me how to ride a bike. My moms dad took me fishing. My dad's dad played catch and wiffle ball with me.
Ironically, my dad was an avid fisherman, but didn't like dealing with toting a kid around and having to deal with things like untangling my line or you know, teaching me.
Every time he was going fishing I could come "next time". Next time never came.
It's like in that moment of grieving for his father you would think a lightbulb would go off that he should recommit himself to his own child. But no. When he dies his child won't even be at his funeral, let alone grieve over his death.
@@tsdobbi yeah i think its a deep-rooted problem with people who can barely take care of themselves, and it honestly turns into their mind thinking your better without them which is why they don't even help themselves. my dad is a drug addict in a crack shack in oakhill, WV he has like 8 kids. he a deadbeat and always will be i guess.
My Dad was beaten, he beat me, It’s a cyclical problem, don’t judge your parents for their sin, we are all born into it. Put your faith in the Lord, the ultimate Father.
Psalms 118:8 (KJV) [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
As much as you can do...peace 😊
This song kills me every time I hear it. You did it justice man.
Whenever I see new video from River, I click as fast as I can to watch lol.
You’re an avatar
I agree. One of the few channels I have notifications on for.
Same
I've loved that song since I first heard in back in the 70s somewhere around the time it was released.
We didn't have the internet so we listened to a lot of radio and this song took off immediately.
Time is the train you can never get off. Make sure you take you son along for the ride❤
Your version of this song I like the most on yt. Accurate, soft yet powerful. Lovely sound.
My son was born 2 weeks ago. This song means a lot to me. Im trying to do my best now. Thanks for it!
Isten èltesse a babát, gratulálok! 👍💛
Damn man, you did an amazing job on this one. For the first time in my life I heard the message in the lyrics and it's haunting and very sad. Take the time to be with your family folks, it comes and goes in a flash!
Unreal. Your guitar always sounds so full and crisp.
Great cover. This dudes voice commands you to listen to the lyrics. Heard all of these songs a hundred times… but never really listened to the lyrics… I mean really listened to the lyric. Keep them coming!
Perfect voice for such a sad song!
I lost my dad almost 5 years ago, and became a father for the first time just 2 months after my dad passed. This song has always been special, but made even more so after the passing of my dad and the birth of my son.
Absolutely incredible cover. Moved me to tears. Cheers.
So good! Definitely going to transcribe this version, I really like it!
Great job capturing the emotion of this classic song, River 🎶🖐🏼🎶
my dad told me this was the song that reminded him of me. it took me two nights to look it up because I was nervous you never know with him.
i haven't stopped crying since I first heard it and I found this cover shortly after exiting the video.
i wish my dad had tried a little harder or that my mom would of let him.
I'm sixteen and he's gotten better then when I was a child he trys but it will never be conventional
i want to spend time with him so bad I always have I'm his only child I'm my moms youngest of seven and their all aged out of home since I was eight I'm always alone and mom doesn't really understand that I still needed to be raised at eight after my last sibling left
I go so long without seeing my dad and he's drunk a lot but I just wish he would of tried a little for my sake
This is PHENOMENAL. You have perfect control, pitch, voice, look, guitar, everything
Very emotional rendition for me,,never had my dad around so I feel it deeply in that aspect, but also I have a 14 year old son and did everything in my power to make sure these lyrics never resonate with him. 😊 I did it!
I'm happy for you. ♥
Just what I've come to expect from you my friend, sheer perfection in all its glory, undeniably so. Pure and utter QUALITY 👏
As a not native English speaker, I know this song for decades, but this version showed me how great song this is, even thou i knew all the lyrics before.
Holy shit. That was beautiful.
Wow… outstanding, thank you 🙏
Holy cat! I almost bursted into tears thinking of my dad! Listening to you reminded me to go and talk to him, and help him do the things he asked me a while ago. Thank you, River.
That's beautiful, man! Do that, my friend 🙏
@@rivercrombieI looked for your social media, but couldn’t find any, man… do you have any means we could communicate? I would love to show you some original songs (that I think would fit right with your voice)… anyway, let me know! Love from Brazil 🇧🇷
Another great cover. I was hoping you would do this one.
I've never really listened to the words of that song but man that brought a tear to my eye. Really hits home.
Well done!! Magnificent sound. Song was perfect for your voice!
Blessed 🎉❤
I learnd englich just to understand this song man you touched my heart its like you speaking about me ❤
Great pared down version. Thank you for this. Wonderful work.
Hello, thanks River for this song well play and sing, Fab
Such good singing and playing, impressive! I’ve been playing for 20 years, but I cannot play or sing anyrhing like that. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Yeah, me too I made a channel by saying I think I got 12 subscribers
That was beautiful!!
Always looking forward to seeing what's next¡! Absolutely my favorite channel , jam on brother man
Excellent man love this tune well done boss
Unbelievable, you are like the jukebox of my life.
Excellent!
Drop D is a great arraignment
Strings have a different timbre tuned down. I keep mine down a full step. They just vibrate differently... you can feel it inside of you.
Thanks for sharing... again :)
Thanks! Yes, drop D is a great tuning for sure! I keep my guitar tuned down permanently. I just use the capo if I need standard tuning.
@@rivercrombie its a tough listen for me d/t the subject matter
You grabbed my heart strings and torn them apart
Isn't that EXACTLY what you're supposed to do???
I will add it to my repertoire... for as long as I can remember it.
Well done
@@imspartacvs I think many people (myself included) can relate to this song! All the best to you!
Another great cover man keep them coming. I'm going to try and learn this one too. Thanks a million for the upload
Thanks! I'm happy to hear you can learn from the video :)
Beautiful voice and guitar playing. Such a sad song about life, relationships and growing up. I like your cover the most to be honest.
Thank you so much! ✨
Dude, you're awesome!
Fellow guitar player here, you really have a talent for presenting the music like people here it. I think it is your touch with the percussion on acoustic. I don't vocalize well, but always dreamed of vocalizing like you do. Well done brother.
Thank you, brother. I like to play around with rhythm and adjust the playing to my singing, sometimes softer, sometimes louder. I like to let the guitar also sing :) Let your soul play it! Cheers.
This is absolutely amazing 🌹🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋
I love this song
Awesome 🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍👍
beyond words.
You nailed it man, everything. Can relate to the story.
WOW, every once in a while you'll come across a voice that is something truly special. you have "it" - which is really rare to find in singers. great guitar playing as well, this is a gem of a performance my man.
Thank you for the kind words, man! 🙏
This song never fails to tear me up. Beautiful arrangement and singing.
génial ! je ne l'avais jamais vu joué de cette façon ! mille bravos !
Fantastic cover ! The sound of this guitar is also wonderful
Very well played my friend!!
Masterpiece! 🙏🌱💜😭
Rare are times where a cover version surpasses the original. Well done ❤ wow.
Another great performance. Thank you and keep up the great work!
😊 awesome 👏 👏👏👏
Great cover!
So Cool 😎 🤘🤘
Wow, I'm completely grateful for your renditions. You make the songs your own.!
Once again, a tremendous performance. What a beautiful, well-kept and controlled voice. All the songs you give us sound fantastically good. Thank you very much mate for another fantastic gift... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏...
😁😁😁🖐
Thank you, brother! 🙏
Beautiful update to lovely song. This makes me want to hear you do “fast car.”
You have the perfect voice for this song. Just as beautiful as the original.
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏
This is now your song. Amazing!
You are a rare master
That is kind of you to say 🙏 Thank you, my friend. All the best!
Great job,dnt see this one done to often but that was awesome
Harry could write his ass off. Good cover. Great song interpation.
Thanks, brother. He sure wrote some great songs!
Amazing cover. What RUclips was made for. Thank you.
Captivating as always
Otro magnífico trabajo acústico, me ha gustado mucho, enhorabuena una vez más y buena semana River, 453
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Totally nailed it ..awesome ❤
I wanna hear you sing The Who - Love Ain't for Keeping so bad, think it suits you perfectly. Thanks for your awesome covers
Awesome thanks... keep them coming.
You have a beautiful voice, dude.
Thanks, Doc!
I 'm waiting to hear the next song , good job sir, I love your chanel and your covers too 😍
100!! Love the music!
Excellent rendition.
Thank you!
Your version and guitar is SO GREAT - thank you
Love it !!
Thank you! Much appreciated :)
Thank you, i love the original, Ugly Kid Joe version and now this
Happy to hear that! Cheers :)
Beautifully done, River. Your voice with a hint of reverb would hypnotize a tiger. I love it. Would you ever consider trying to perform songs of your fan's / subscribers? I imagine your time is pretty taken already with your own work. Hearing your voice sing one of my songs would be epic for me.
Wouldn’t that just be awesome? I’ve always fantasized about hearing a great musician do mine as well.
@@timmiller1 Who knows. Maybe he'll make it a once a month special feature. There would be an endless supply I am certain. Or maybe he'd contract out as a session musician and we could pay him a fee for performing our songs? You never know.
@@zippitydoodah5693 Thanks, man. I definitely have enough songs to keep me busy but I like your idea. Maybe one day it can happen! Cheers.
Stunning. ❤
Thanks, Kirsty. I hope you're doing well!
man loving it Pls record a album!
There's one on Spotify from 2014 but my own songs :)
Nice!
Excellent playing man! I like the bone dry sound of your git which gives an excellent mix with your voice. really nice :)
Thanks, brother! I appreciate that. Cheers!
Well done.
Great job mate
Thanks, mate!
I would love to see you cover "I talk to the wind" by king Crimson. That song has a special place in my ears.
It's a great album that one. I always loved Epitaph.
Bravo! Beautiful version. I'm trying to learn this by slowing the playback speed 😊 ... some new chords there for me, but very nice sounding. Thank You!
Thank you! Did the slow playback speed work?
So and so ... but with a little bit of work we're gonna be like you. Thanks very much for the reply, it's been sure nice talking to you:)
Exellent!
[Verse 1]
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, Dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"
[Chorus]
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
"When you comin' home, Dad?"
"I don't know when, but we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
[Verse 2]
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw?" I said, "Not today
I got a lot to do." He said, "That's okay"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
It said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"
[Chorus]
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
"When you comin' home, Dad?"
"I don't know when, but we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
[Verse 3]
Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and he said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"
[Chorus]
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
"When you comin' home, son?"
"I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad
You know we'll have a good time then"
[Verse 4]
I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me
[Chorus]
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
"When you comin' home, son?"
"I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad
We're gonna have a good time then"
You owned it….. wizard
❤
As a new father - my daughter is just 3 month old - this song strikes differently...
Bueno ❤👌
Bravissimo
I would consider going down to the crossroads to be able to sing like this
That's what I did. It's not worth it, man! 🙃
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Can you do a Video of your All I Can Do .Love that song
I would like to do that song soon!
@@rivercrombie Great we will be watching for it.Your music is very special.Thank-You
Why isn’t this guy on tour??
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hey. Amazing! Could you do Me and Bobby McGee? Love the version that Johnny Cash did on the album ”Live in Österåker”.
Awesome cover. Will you be putting this out for purchase?