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"Taxi" is a song written by Harry Chapin, released as a single in early 1972 to coincide with the release of his album Heads & Tales. It is an autobiographical ballad using first-person narrative to tell the story of a taxi cab driver meeting an old flame from his youth when he picks her up in his cab.
Taxi is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 12, 1978, to May 6, 1982, and on NBC from September 30, 1982, to June 15, 1983. It focuses on the everyday lives of a handful of New York City taxi drivers and their abusive dispatcher .
Songfacts®: "Taxi" was Chapin's first single. He had his taxi driver's license in New York City and worked as a driver for six months in Long Beach, New York. Sandy Chapin, who was married to Harry from 1968 until his death in 1981, told Songfacts the story: "He had been working in film, that was how he made his living.
The song “Taxi” explores the complexity of lost love and missed opportunities. It tells a story of two individuals who had dreams and ambitions but ended up going separate ways. Despite the passage of time, the memories and emotions associated with their past love still linger. Behind the Song.
Apr 27, 2024 · “Taxi” is emblematic of Chapin’s storytelling style, often focusing on characters at crossroads in their lives, grappling with choices, and reflecting on the human condition. The song captures the essence of Chapin’s narrative prowess and ability to evoke deep emotions.
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Colin Payne. Jeffrey Nead. Taxxi were an English rock band best known for the song "I'm Leaving". The band formed in the late 1970s and first came to prominence in the early 1980s with a few minor AOR hit singles and some MTV airplay . The band received club play in France with the album tracks "Not Me Girl", "Girl (New York City)" and "Metro ...
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