"Cat's in the Cradle"(1974)- Harry Chapin Acoustic Cover by Steve

"Cat's in the Cradle" is a folk-rock song by Harry Chapin, from his fourth studio album, Verities & Balderdash(1974). The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974. As Chapin's only #1 song, it became the best known of his work and a staple for folk-rock music. Chapin's recording of the song was nominated for the 1975 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011. The song's lyrics began as a poem written by Chapin's wife Sandra "Sandy" Gaston. The poem itself was inspired by the awkward relationship between her first husband, James Cashmore, and his father John. She was also inspired by a country music song she had heard on the radio. Chapin also said the song was about his own relationship with his son Josh, admitting, "Frankly, this song scares me to death." In 1992 Ugly Kid Joe covered the song on their debut album, America's Least Wanted"(1993). It experienced commercial success becoming a top-10 hit in numerous countries along with a music video. Sadly, Harry Chapin's journey was cut short on July 16, 1981, when his vehicle was struck from behind by a semi-trailer truck. He was en route to perform a free benefit concert that evening in New York. Thanks for watching and commenting, and hopefully liking and subscribing! Kindest regards, Steve
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to the copyright owners. I do not monetize any of my covers, and only want to share my interpretation of this song for entertainment purposes only without any profit or gain.

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hi Steve, this is a lovely song with an excellent rendition my dear friend and very much enjoyed ! 👍👍 BIG like 17 I wish you a happy weekend ... Fons.

[@StevenEarney]

@@alfonsdemunter thanks so very much for watching Fons!!! Appreciation!!! Have a great weekend as well!! Steve

[@beeetleboy518]

A wonderful cover of this great Harry Chapin song Steve perfectly performed 👏👏 I was lucky enough to see Harry perform it live in the 70s . Have a great weekend 👍👍🎸😎🎸 BB (👍5 )

[@StevenEarney]

@@beeetleboy518 thanks so much BB for listening and you're super kind words my friend!! I really appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏 I never got to see him live, but love his music 🤗 he was taken from us way too soon. All the best BB.... Steve

[@beeetleboy518]

@@StevenEarney 👍👍👍

[@hm-xz4oc]

Beautiful sound! Great performance and very nice singing!

[@StevenEarney]

@@hm-xz4oc Thanks very much for watching my friend.... Much appreciation and glad you liked it !! Kindest regards! Steve

[@kareeme7]

I yelled Wow when I saw that you were doing this song. Then you opened with the master whistle. And it kept getting better. You made me love one of my favorite songs even more. Especially on a day that I will see all of my adult kids. Thanks for the music Steve.

[@StevenEarney]

@@kareeme7 thanks very much Kareem for listening my friend... I really appreciate that and glad you liked it 🙏🙏🙏. Hope you have a wonderful time with your kids 🤗🤗 enjoy the rest of your Friday! Steve

[@kareeme7]

@@StevenEarney thanks so much. Awesome as always.

[@Ellenmendenhall]

Oh this song, 🥲 brilliant cover Steve, happy weekend ☺️✌🏼💖

[@StevenEarney]

@@Ellenmendenhall Thanks very much Ellen for watching and your very kind words my friend 🤗 Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@ludwigguitar]

Hello Steve. This is another awesome and inspiring song choice and you interpreted it very beautifully, my friend! Very much enjoyed listening to your very pretty rendition! All the best and have a great weekend, Ludwig

[@StevenEarney]

@@ludwigguitar Thanks very much Ludwig for listening my friend... I appreciate you stopping by and your kind words 🙏🙏🙏. Have a great weekend as well, Steve

[@stevenkatt1204]

Great playing and singing Steve. Well you got me weeping, man. You put it across very well brother.✌️❤️🎶🎉 Steve

[@StevenEarney]

@@stevenkatt1204 many thanks for watching Steven.... I appreciate that ..I'm glad you liked it amigo !! I've always loved Chapin's music. Have a great rest of your Friday and weekend! Steve

[@federocontrerafarruquin6336]

Fantastic sharing ✨ a realy great Cover my friend 💯36👍😊🙋

[@StevenEarney]

@@federocontrerafarruquin6336 thanks very much fomedero for watching... really glad you liked this cover my friend! Regards, Steve

[@larlen24]

Very nice cover my friend Steve! One of the best classic of 70's👏👏👏. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@StevenEarney]

@@larlen24 many thanks Danilo for watching my friend... I'm really glad you like this Chapin cover, definitely my favorite song of his 🤗. Kindest regards, Steve

[@eduardogonzalezalonso]

Great performance my friend Steve, cool voice and guitar playing. Big like bro👍Have a nice weekend 😎🎶🎸

[@StevenEarney]

@@eduardogonzalezalonso thanks very much for watching Eduard... I'm really glad you liked this cover my friend! Hope you have a nice weekend as well.... Steve

[@TravelHungryForLife]

What a great classic well done my friend Have a fabulous weekend cheers

[@StevenEarney]

@@TravelHungryForLife thanks very much for listening my friend.. . I really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏. Kindest regards! Steve

[@zimmee]

Very nice Steve and one of my favourites. Great story and lesson to give more time to each other. Things aren't always like The Waltons. I know about this and I have just sadly lost my first born daughter Maureen four days ago. 🙏❤️ Thanks always to you Steve and Neale for your support on my music. I will tune in again soon and post some new videos. All the best for now buddy and take care of yourself. 🤗 🎼

[@StevenEarney]

@@zimmee Thanks very much Zimmy for watching and your very meaningful comments my friend. I am sorry to hear about your daughter Zimmy. Kindest regards and take care buddy.... Steve

[@jenfi42]

Beautiful song Steve 👍 Great performance my friend. Have a nice weekend 🎶 🌄. Jenfi

[@StevenEarney]

@@jenfi42 thanks so much Jenfi for watching, I'm really glad you liked my cover my friend! Chapin was such a storyteller and left us way too early. Have a wonderful weekend as well! Steve

[@jenfi42]

@@StevenEarney Thanks. I didn't know this singer. I really liked this song.

[@AntHeaven]

Cool! I uploaded this song several days ago haha! Awesome! My favorite song 👍 Wonderful performance! 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@StevenEarney]

@@AntHeaven thanks very much for watching my friend... I love chapin's music as well. He was a wonderful storyteller and left us way too early 😥 I will check out your version as well!! Have a great weekend, Steve

[@wladimirtay69old]

I like songs in the ballad style. These are not songs, but stories from life! The ballad passes on the traditions of the people to the next generation. I subscribed to your channel and will recommend it to others.

[@StevenEarney]

@@wladimirtay69old thanks very much And Vlad for watching and you're very kind words my friend!! I'm really glad you liked my cover.... kindest regards, Steve

[@gingersnap6183]

Guitar and vocal are perfect, great performance of this song! Always thought these lyrics were thought provoking and sad. We always want more time! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@StevenEarney]

@@gingersnap6183 thanks very much Amy for watching ... I really appreciate that my friend 🤗 so true about the lyrics.... Time passes so quickly . Hope you have a wonderful week! Steve

[@guitar_boy445]

A beautiful performance, Steven, enjoyed it so very much! Thank you🎸🎸🎸

[@StevenEarney]

@@guitar_boy445 thanks very much for listening Danylo ... I appreciate that man my friend, I'm glad you liked it 🙏🙏🙏 hope you have a great weekend! Steve

[@totskiesalazar4878]

Perfect performance my friend Steve👍...a perfect combination of your vocals and guitar makes my day...i love it👏👏👏💪🎸🎤🎧🖐️😊❤️✌️🎉 - Totskie ✌️🎉

[@StevenEarney]

@@totskiesalazar4878 Thanks for listening Totskie, and your kind words my friend 🙏🙏. I appreciate that! Have a great week..... Steve

[@stuartclifford8795]

Nice job Steve. You know how much I love Harry, and I know how tricky that intro is. Well done 👏 🙂🎸

[@StevenEarney]

@@stuartclifford8795 thanks so much Stewart for watching my friend... I'm really glad you liked my cover! I really love Chapin's music as well! Have a great weekend.... Steve

[@DJRhinoShow]

Great version my friend. One of my favorites. Thank you Steve.

[@StevenEarney]

@@DJRhinoShow thanks very much for listening DJ.... Really glad you liked it my friend!! I really appreciate you stopping by 🤗. Have a wonderful week.... Steve

[@livingmusicindia8169]

Cat's in the Cradle Great uploading, Lk 31

[@StevenEarney]

@@livingmusicindia8169 Thanks very much for watching, I appreciate you stopping by 🤗. Regards, Steve

[@joedewberry]

Excellent Steve! I have always loved this song....and the lesson is so important.

[@StevenEarney]

@@joedewberry thanks very much Joe for listening my friend....that is so true! Be well and hope you have a great week! Steve

[@sharonhamama]

Love this very much ! ❤

[@StevenEarney]

@@sharonhamama Thanks very much Sharon for listening my friend ... Glad you liked my rendition 🤗. Kindest regards, Steve

[@Roady-13]

This one's an old favorite!! Nice job Steve!! So glad I had a good relationship with my dad!! ☮-Roady

[@StevenEarney]

@@Roady-13 thanks very much Roady for watching my friend.... I'm really glad you liked this one 🤗 Chapin left us way too soon 😥. Have a nice weekend.... Steve

[@MiccoliOfficial]

This was an awesome cover. Well done, Steve. Keep sharing wonderful music.

[@StevenEarney]

@@MiccoliOfficial Thanks very much for listening Miccoli Band....I really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏. I will check out your channel as well.....have a great week! Steve

[@stevesguitarinstrumentals]

That performance was excellent Steve, A pleasure to listen All the best Steve

[@StevenEarney]

@@stevesguitarinstrumentals Thanks very much Steve for listening my friend and your very kind words 🙏🙏. Have a great week!!

[@marcguenoun-coversfingerst1609]

Hi Steve, beautiful cover, bravo and big like. Have a blessed week my friend, Marc

[@StevenEarney]

@@marcguenoun-coversfingerst1609 Thanks much for watching Marc.... I'm really pleased you liked my rendition my friend! Have a great week!! Steve

[@fiordelis]

I loved watching it Steve, it was really good, great work!......Lis😊✨🎹🎵🎶

[@StevenEarney]

@@fiordelis Thanks so much Lis for listening my friend!! I appreciate that 🙏🙏 all the best and have a great week! Steve

[@kennethbuttle8690]

Very good performance Steve. The Tak fits well this song.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@StevenEarney]

@@kennethbuttle8690 thanks very much for listening Ken.... really glad you liked it my friend!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.. Steve

[@KarenMHouseofChill]

That was awesome Steve, very nicely done!! Have a wonderful weekend!! 🤗

[@StevenEarney]

@@KarenMHouseofChill Thanks very much for listening Karen!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I appreciate that and have a wonderful weekend as well... Hope to see you today! Steve

[@zitoq]

Great job! One of my favorite songs… enjoyed watching this Steve….

[@StevenEarney]

@@zitoq Thanks very much Zitoq for listening my friend....I appreciate that very much!! Have a wonderful Weekend 🤗. Steve

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Marvelous works on this beautiful song my dear friend Steve!! Great cover of yours!! Love and respect Kyle!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@StevenEarney]

@@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613 thanks very much, for watching I appreciate it very much! Kindest regards, Steve

[@tomwardmuzic]

Great cover Steve! Om Ne of my favourite Chapin tunes. It sounds great too and plays very well capped on the 7th fret. Well done!👏👏👏😎🎶

[@StevenEarney]

@@tomwardmuzic Thanks very much Tom for watching and really glad you liked this cover my friend! I sincerely hope you are continuing to do well my friend!! 🙏🙏. Have a nice week 🤗. Steve

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Beautiful sound dear Steve😊

[@StevenEarney]

@@DEDE-os7qs Thanks much Andre for listening my friend! I appreciate that.... Steve

[@JefLBoyd2312]

Excellent Steve sounds awesome my friend great performance ❤😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jeff for listening my friend.... I appreciate you watching and glad you liked this Garth Brooks cover 🤗🤗. All the best..... Steve

[@bretbrinker]

I love this Harry Chapin cover, Steve! He's one of the greatest storyteller songwriters, and you've done a wonderful rendition of his tune. It has also become one of my son's favorite songs. Very well done, my friend! Enjoy your weekend! :-)

[@StevenEarney]

@@bretbrinker Thanks very much for watching my friend... I'm really glad you like this song and Harry's music! I love it too and he was taken from us way too early 😥. Have a great weekend as well 😊. Steve

[@Charlieg01]

Well done Steven time well spent here hip hip!!!

[@StevenEarney]

@@Charlieg01 thanks very much for watching Charlie... I really appreciate that my friend!! I tried this song a few years back, and wanted to put a different twist on at this time. Love Chapin's music, and he left us way too early. Hope to catch your live today! Steve

[@nealepinkney]

Very very nice Steve well done my friend have a great weekend 🎸🎵

[@StevenEarney]

@@nealepinkney thanks Neale, I really appreciate you watching ... Really glad you liked it my friend 🙏🙏🙏 have a great weekend as well.... Steve

[@umimuko2]

What a beautiful intro. And your singing is amazing! Thank you for sharing it!!

[@StevenEarney]

@@umimuko2 Thanks very much umimuko for listening.... I'm glad you liked it my friend 🤗. Hope you have a great rest of your week.... Steve

[@COWBOYBARNMAN]

Very nice picking! I'm glad you did this one so I don't have to. 😀

[@StevenEarney]

@@COWBOYBARNMAN thanks very much Cowboy for watching.... I tried this song A few years back, but wanted to give it a shot again. 🤗 You can still go ahead and do it my friend!! I always loved the lyrics.... regards, Steve

[@Hammer24dk]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

@@Hammer24dk Many thanks!!! Steve

[@btlocher]

Steven! Such a powerful song. You really do it justice. The high capo really makes the strings ring. Great vocal. Cheers, Bill

[@StevenEarney]

@@btlocher thanks very much bill for listening and you're very kind words my friend!! Kindest regards, Steve

[@dlynnloves2sing]

Love this version and you did a wonderful job!! 🎸👏

[@StevenEarney]

@@dlynnloves2sing Thanks very much Dlynn for watching and really glad you liked my cover 🤗. 🙏🙏🙏 Have a wonderful week! Steve

[@PixandthePixies]

Wonderful choice and perfect performance dear Steve! Really loved it❤

[@StevenEarney]

@@PixandthePixies thanks very much Pix for listening my friend... I'm really pleased you liked it 🤗. Kindest regards.... Steve

[@AlchemyMelbourne]

Love your song choices, they always suit your vocal style. Great guitar work and vocals as always Steve👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Alchemy for watching....really glad you liked my rendition ....I appreciate that!! Kindest regards....Steve

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Great Cover Steve !!! I like the arrangement you did!!! guitar and vocals were awesome!!! 🎸🎙🎶

[@StevenEarney]

@@JimmysBasementStudio Thanks very much Jimmy....I appreciate that my friend!! Kindest regards and have a great week!! Steve

[@mithoo1234]

Hi, Steven my dear friend.....It is a classic song and you delivered it beautifully ...Loved the melody and the wonderful lyrics...Your guitar sounded clean ....Lovely performance...have a rocking weekend....Regards Khalique...{:-)

[@StevenEarney]

@@mithoo1234 thanks very much Khalique for watching and your very kind words my friend! A great Chapin song... Who left us way too early 😥. Have a wonderful weekend as well.... Steve

[@darbassbasscovers]

That's fantastic acoustic cover my friend - compliment, like and greetings from Darbass

[@StevenEarney]

@@darbassbasscovers Thanks very much Darius for listening my friend.... much appreciated!! Hope you have a nice rest of your week! Steve

[@LeeroysMusicalJourney]

Fantastic Steve. A magnificent version. Best cover I’ve heard mate 👌

[@StevenEarney]

@@LeeroysMusicalJourney Many thanks Leeroy for watching my friend.... really appreciate your very kind comment. All the best 🤗. Steve

[@pierrebastienlenoir]

Excellent cover ! Great job ! Cheers !

[@StevenEarney]

@@pierrebastienlenoir Thanks very much Pierre for watching.... really glad you liked my cover my friend 🤗. Have a great week! Steve

[@tracybrusman9538]

It's been awhile since I heard this one; beautifully done Steve!😍

[@StevenEarney]

@@tracybrusman9538 thanks very much for watching Tracy, I appreciate that and glad you liked it 🤗. Chapin was a master storyteller for sure, and was taken from us way too early. Have a great weekend, Steve

[@casciottisongs]

Great song choice, nicely done

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Cas .... Really glad you liked this cover my friend!! Much appreciation 🤗. Kindest regards and have a great weekend.... Steve

[@DocVIImusic]

Nice cover Steve, excellent picking and vocals. I've struggled to do this on several occasions, who knows maybe someday... Have a great week ahead

[@StevenEarney]

@@DocVIImusic thanks very much Dave for watching my friend hope you had a nice 4th. I'm really glad you like this cover, Chapin was a great storyteller and left us way too soon 😥. Have a nice weekend as well! Steve

[@AimanNabhan]

Lagu yang sangat indah, bagus sekali pak Steven ❤❤❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Aiman, I'm really glad you liked it my friend!! Best regards and hope you have a nice weekend! Steve

[@EastCoastRockers]

Cool, we just did this but i haven't posted it yet. You did a great job!

[@StevenEarney]

@@EastCoastRockers thanks very much for watching ECR..... Glad you liked it and I can't wait to hear your version! Have a wonderful weekend

[@EastCoastRockers]

@@StevenEarneyI will post it for you and tag you when I do. I may do a double post tomorrow anyways.

[@gregmillies846]

I just came across your channel from The East Coast Rockers...Great job on this classic tune!

[@StevenEarney]

@@gregmillies846 Thanks very much Greg for stopping by and watching....I appreciate that my friend! U love the East Coast Rockers, they're an awesome band🎸🎸🎸. Really glad you liked my cover 🙏🙏. Gave a great weekend! Steve

[@TheClagga96]

Really nice version Steve of this brilliant song! Singing this one in a different key suits you well! Hope all’s well your end 👍🏻

[@StevenEarney]

@@TheClagga96all good.. thanks very much Charlie for watching my friend.... And you're very kind words 🙏🙏🙏. I appreciate that.... Have a nice weekend and be well! Steve

[@TheClagga96]

@@StevenEarney Pleasure as always Steve! I’ve recently been going through a really difficult situation as I’m sorry to say that my little terrier dog passed away on Tuesday and I know that the next few days will get better soon!

[@Sensmitter]

Great Cover Steven. 💥💥

[@StevenEarney]

@@Sensmitter thanks very much for listening Michael.... Glad you liked it my friend! Kindest regards... Steve

[@MrKeyman48]

Bonjour mon ami Je visite à nouveau votre excellent canal et je suis toujours impressionné par votre créativité. Je vous souhaite un week-end réussi en bonne santé. Ryszard (56)

[@StevenEarney]

@@MrKeyman48 thanks very much for listening Richard.... I love this song and I'm glad you liked my cover 🙏🙏🙏 kindest regards, Steve

[@EmileChampion187]

Hi Steve!! Great performance of this Classic!! You and I are on the same wavelength… I covered it in June of last year, and uploaded it to my channel early this morning…. Have a Blessed weekend, my Brother!!

[@StevenEarney]

@@EmileChampion187Thanks very much Emile for listening my friend... I can tell you love this song as well as I do 🤗. I appreciate you stopping by... I will check out your version as well!! Have a great weekend, Steve

[@EmileChampion187]

@@StevenEarney …. yep! Great song!!

[@RalphandMichelle]

Steve, I’ve gotta step up my game! You’re very inspiring. Fantastic job! ps: teach me to whistle!!

[@StevenEarney]

@@RalphandMichelle Thanks very much Ralph for listening my friend, I really appreciate that! My wife says I whistle too much 😥.... even watching TV 😱😱 oops! Hope you have a great week... Steve

[@elboschable]

Super cool 😎💯🎼 sounds amazing my Friend 👍🎸🎶what kind of guitar do you have?

[@StevenEarney]

@@elboschable thanks very much Lubos ...I appreciate you watching my friend! I have a Takamine GD51 CE. Kindest regards and have a wonderful week! Steve

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Steve, this is a lovely song with an excellent rendition my dear friend and very much enjoyed ! 👍👍 BIG like 9 I wish you a happy weekend ... Fons.

[@StevenEarney]

@@alfonsdemunter thanks very much for watching Fons... I really appreciate it my friend 🤗. Glad you liked it buddy!! Have a great weekend! Steve