Harry Chapin, high up on my list of favourite singer/songwriters, was born on 7 December, 1942.
He was most famous for his 'story' songs including W.O.L.D, Cat's in the Cradle and Dance Band on the Titanic - a brilliant singer/songwriter and performer.
He was killed at 38 in a road traffic accident in 1981.
Shortly after the tragic news, I wrote this song.
HARRY'S SONG (FOR HARRY CHAPIN)
You took me to some places
and not once did I say no
from the deck of a sinking ship
to some local radio
You took me higher than an eagle
and you never let me down
you taught me simple lessons
of a world a-spinning round
It's so sad that Harry's gone but I can bring him back
with an electronic needle on a hundred album tracks
It's so sad to lose a singer before the final song
now the angels buy his music
it's so sad that Harry's gone
You made my dreams a little sweeter
and my smile a little wide
You made me laugh a little louder
and cry deep down inside
You took me by the hand
and you told your stories well
but when the wheel stopped turning
there was still much more to tell
It's so sad that Harry's gone but I can bring him back
with an electronic needle on a hundred album tracks
It's so sad to lose a singer before the final song
now the angels buy his music
it's so sad that Harry's gone
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