Your Stories & Memories of Harry Chapin and his influence on your life.
I live in Europe. Though I like all kind of music, I had never known Harry Chapin. Some time ago, while playing a bridge tourney online with an American partner, he asked me: "By the way, what kind of music do you listen to.... and have you ever listened to…
On the day Harry died, I was standing in a ticket line at the Carlton in Bloomington, MN, waiting to get my tickets to my first Harry Chapin concert. When I got to the window, the person there said, "I'm sorry, but we just got word that Harry died today".…
I myself have followed Harry Chapin for many years, beginning pre-1970. His accurate way of putting things in perspective was always amazing. Seeing Harry at a smaller, more intimate setting in 1974 was a thrill I will never let go of. I now have kids, 16-20 years of age, finding…
Like everyone else, I was devastated when I got the news of Harry's death. Out of my grief I wrote this, and the understanding that came: We had quite a storm the night before -- The wind was howling, and it started to pour. And I thought, "Lord, what are…