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Harry Chapin

Harry Forster Chapin (; 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. Chapin, a Grammy Award-winning artist and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, has sold over 16 million records worldwide. Chapin recorded a total of 11 albums from 1972 until his death in 1981. All 14 singles that he released became hits on at least one national music chart. Chapin's best-known songs include "Taxi" and "Cat's in the Cradle." As a dedicated humanitarian, Chapin fought to end world hunger. He was a key participant in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977. In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work.

Infobox

Born
Harry Forster Chapin(1942-12-07)December 7, 1942New York City, U.S.
Died
July 16, 1981(1981-07-16) (aged 38)East Meadow, New York, U.S.
Alma mater
Cornell University, no degree
Genres
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Occupations
Singer-songwriter philanthropist
Instruments
Vocals guitar piano trumpet harmonica
Works
Harry Chapin discography
Years active
1968–1981
Labels
Elektra Boardwalk Sequel Records DCC Compact Classics Chapin Productions
Website
harrychapinmusic.com

Tables

· Awards and recognition
1972
"Taxi"
Role(s)
Best New Artist of the Year
Notes
Nominated
1975
"Cat's in the Cradle"
Role(s)
Best Pop Male Vocal Performance
Notes
Nominated
1986
Harry Chapin
Role(s)
President's Merit Award
Notes
Won
2011
Harry Chapin
Role(s)
Hall of Fame Award
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1972
"Taxi"
Best New Artist of the Year
Nominated
1975
"Cat's in the Cradle"
Best Pop Male Vocal Performance
Nominated
1986
Harry Chapin
President's Merit Award
Won
2011
Harry Chapin
Hall of Fame Award
Won
· Awards and recognition
1976
Harry Chapin
Role(s)
Public Service Award
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1976
Harry Chapin
Public Service Award
Won
· Awards and recognition
1973
Harry Chapin
Role(s)
Trendsetter Award
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1973
Harry Chapin
Trendsetter Award
Won
· Awards and recognition
1976
Harry Chapin
Role(s)
Public Service Award
Notes
Won
1977
Harry Chapin
Role(s)
Public Service Award
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1976
Harry Chapin
Public Service Award
Won
1977
Harry Chapin
Public Service Award
Won

References

  1. Harry Chapin: The Gold Medal Collection, album notes, Elektra/Asylum Records, 1988.
  2. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1981/07/17/obituaries/harry-chapin-singer-killed-in-crash.html
  3. United States House of Representatives
    https://history.house.gov/Institution/Gold-Medal/Gold-Medal-Recipients/
  4. Harry Chapin Behind the Music
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-GgDccwnSg
  5. Circle!
    http://www.harrychapin.com/circle/winter05/elspeth.htm
  6. Taxi: The Harry Chapin Story
    https://books.google.com/books?id=Hd9PZyV7-HQC
  7. Elektra Records
    https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035121/https://www.elektra.com/news/harry-chapin-biography-50336
  8. "Harry Chapin Midnight Special, Taxi; intro"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itkwPhZFAHQ&t=38m01s
  9. Gary Deeb, "WOLD Tells Disc Jockey's Station in Life," Chicago Tribune, February 22, 1974, Section 2, p. 13.
  10. The New York Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170920100446/https://www.nytimes.com/1971/03/28/archives/tubridy-makes-song-debut.html
  11. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1972/02/17/archives/tubridy-a-bassbaritone-performs-in-2d-recital-here.html
  12. The Daily Courier
    https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11891601/eugene_sesky_35_killed_in_scranton/
  13. Wnep.com
    https://wnep.com/2015/03/18/the-banana-truck-crash-50-years-later/
  14. "Harry Chapin Behind the Music"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-GgDccwnSg
  15. Newsday
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080415204306/http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs9chap,0,6013734.story
  16. The Boston Globe
    https://web.archive.org/web/20081205071319/http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2004/02/20/jen_chapin_shares_her_dads_idealism____but_not_his_voice/
  17. Cinema Treasures
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090611094553/http://cinematreasures.org/theater/54/
  18. "The Story of How Harry Chapin Helped Michael Moore Start 'The Flint Voice' in 1977 (10/21/11)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icVAfCMpets&t=230
  19. Detroit Free Press
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/98959161/?clipping_id=16965054&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjk4OTU5MTYxLCJpYXQiOjE2NjYyMDMyODEsImV4cCI6MTY2NjI4OTY4MX0.1cLTdq-90Yf-KbTAtk3riTw0DEIFhESp7M75gpi-_a4
  20. People
    https://archive.today/20130411150930/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20081662,00.html
  21. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/24/nyregion/the-region-theater-named-fo-r-harry-chapin.html
  22. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1981/06/14/nyregion/summer-activities-light-up-the-isle.html
  23. Liherald.com
    https://www.liherald.com/stories/long-island-musicians-to-pay-tribute-to-harry-chapin,26642
  24. Newsday.com
    https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/harry-chapin-bruce-blakeman-lxjj5fir
  25. "Singer-songwriter Harry Chapin's driver's license was revoked at the..."
    https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/07/17/Singer-songwriter-Harry-Chapins-drivers-license-was-revoked-at-the/6052364190400/
  26. Wilmington Morning Star
    https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=19861008&id=yk1OAAAAIBAJ&pg=4236,2334908
  27. Harry Chapin: The Gold Medal Collection, album notes, Elektra/Asylum Records, 1988.
  28. The New York Times
    https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE0D6113AF931A35751C1A961948260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1
  29. People
    https://archive.today/20120918210434/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20097873,00.html
  30. Kenny Loggins - Harry Chapin Award Presentation (Live Aid 7/13/1985)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-JIcKSjnXw
  31. maintenance.ascap.com
    https://maintenance.ascap.com/
  32. Music Business Association
    https://musicbiz.org/events/music-biz-awards/harry-chapin-memorial-humanitarian-award/
  33. Anyoldkindofday.com
    https://www.anyoldkindofday.com/index.php/Harry_Chapin_Award_for_Contributions_to_Humanity
  34. Anyoldkindofday.com
    https://anyoldkindofday.com/index.php/Harry_Chapin_Humanitarian_Award_for_Community_Service
  35. Anyoldkindofday.com
    https://www.anyoldkindofday.com/index.php/Harry_Chapin_Humanitarian_Award_(Long_Island_Cares)
  36. Evansville Press
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press-taxi-coan-lawsuit/130642516/
  37. The Akron Beacon Journal
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-coan-taxi-publi/130642737/
  38. Run Against Hunger
    https://runagainsthunger.com/
  39. Huffington Post
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-alan-grayson/harry-chapin-on-what-made_b_983457.html
  40. Where's Dad? Part 1 of 3 (starting at about 19:49)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdOMsh8TuMw
  41. The Jesus Machine: How James Dobson, Focus on the Family, and Evangelical America Are Winning the Culture War
    https://books.google.com/books?id=okQ-4YOQ4kAC&q=%22harry+chapin%22+%22james+dobson%22&pg=PA8
  42. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/harry-chapin-doc-trailer-billy-joel-pat-benatar-1060177/
  43. Harry Chapin Foundation
    https://harrychapinfoundation.org/about/
  44. "Ancestry of Mary Chapin Carpenter"
    http://www.wargs.com/other/carpentermc.html
  45. RMA award certification
    https://books.google.com/books?id=Lz1buU5hxp4C&pg=PA105
  46. "Billboard"
    https://books.google.com/books?id=yCcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA59
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