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Harry Forster Chapin ( / ˈtʃeɪpɪn / CHAY-pin; December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and hunger activist best known for his folk rock and pop rock songs. He achieved worldwide success in the 1970s.
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Jul 17, 1981 · Harry Chapin, a folk-rock composer and performer active in many charitable causes, was killed yesterday when the car he was driving was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer on the Long...
- Taxi. Chapin’s introduction to the world came via Taxi, the first single released from his debut album, Heads & Tales. Chapin debuted the song on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” delivering such an electrifying performance that he was bought back the following night for an encore performance – the very first time a guest had been invited to appear two nights in a row in the show’s history.
- Cat’s in the Cradle. Arguably Chapin’s best-known song, Cat’s in the Cradle is a poignant story about the changing dynamics between a father and son. It began life as a poem written by Harry’s wife about the awkward relationship between her first husband and his father.
- Circle. Although the 1972 album Sniper and Other Love Songs spawned several hit singles, its true beauty lies in the deep cuts. One of its best is Circle.
- W.O.L.D. In W.O.L.D., Chapin sings about an aging disk jockey who moves from place to place in search of happiness (something he thinks he’ll find by pursuing his dreams in radio), only to find that his life, looks, and voice have all passed him by.
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May 4, 2007 · The greatest person to fight world hunger died in 1982 God bless Harry Cha ...more. "Baby's so high that shes skying, yeah she's flying afraid to fall, I'll tell you why Baby's crying, cuz'...
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Apr 23, 2024 · Harry Chapin (born Dec. 7, 1942, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died July 16, 1981, Jericho, N.Y.) was an American singer-guitarist who became as well known for his humanitarian efforts—particularly his antihunger crusade—as for his music.
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Learn about the life and career of Harry Chapin, a singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and activist who fought against world hunger. Explore his albums, songs, awards, and foundation.
