Harry Chapin - A Concert of Musical Short Stories 08/01/1974

Harry Chapin - A Concert of Musical Short Stories
1 hour of Harry's wit, charm and music.
broadcast on PBS, 08/01/1974
likely a second or third generation copy on umatic. color starts out rough but clears up.

[@gibsalisbury]

Where did the time go. Such a loss. We’ve lost to many but that’s part of life. I was fortunate enough to be able to listen to this gentleman. Thank you Harry for being a part of my life’s journey.

[@user-ng9gi8rq7r]

49 years later and HARRY'S still telling my life story...Thank you Mr. CHAPIN

[@MGySgtCraig]

Harry Chapin did a concert at my high school in 1974. He came by himself and had some of our high school chorus members assist on certain songs. One of our teachers was an old friend. He sat on the edge of the stage with his legs dangling. I was in row 3 and I could see his every expression during the concert. It was like a high school assembly with a major recording artist as the speaker. There were no ticket sales, it was just Harry and his guitar.

[@janiecepoush1904]

That was so Cool, & Kind of Harry to do that... Those are the kind of moments that get suspended in time! What a Great & Solid Voice! I wonder if Artists Hang Out in Heaven... Watching People Relive their Music, & playing their best Talents & Singing New Songs... For God... is REAL! Eternity is REAL... Love to those that write & sing Sad Melodies... That touch millions & impact Lives! 🙏🏻💕🕊🍃

[@randywl8925]

If I had one of those "moments of greatness" , that would be on my new list. BJ Thomas played at our high school auditorium in 1975. It was the first year of our towns annual "Fun Festival" BJ was a letdown for me. I loved his songs and style. Like Harry, BJ's voice was the show. The music played second fiddle and hovered in the background. At this event, the instruments way overpowered his vocals. I think his alcohol and or drug usage was at it's high point about that time. I would have loved to have seen Harry there instead. He sang some powerful music 👍

[@glenlewis5228]

Great post.

[@Irishcoda54]

I so love Harry Chapin and still miss him 🥺

[@nadiasimmons5403]

Love Harry Chapin .. wonderful songwriting and storyteller..Heartfelt! 🧡

[@blarneyjoe47]

We need more Harry Chapins. Hits the essence deeper in the soul.

[@mikewilkinson4588]

The Dude who introduced me to Harry Chapin , sitting in his 65 Dodge Dart smoking some hash, gave me the greatest gift of music...Taxi.....thanx Lee Chandler.....

[@adamforest1986]

Love the beard Harry...yes we need more Harry Chapins!!! He gave his time and gift of writing, and money. My 74 yr old mother got invited to see him by a girlfriend she was just a girl, in that small way there is a connection as all things are.

[@barbgot]

There was no one like Harry. Saw him in concert at least a dozen times and bought all the records. I thought I'd seen every live recording of his shows until I saw this. A BIG thank you! The sound might not be great and his voice was a little growly that night but he plowed right through it like always and gave 100%.

[@ubrfg710]

Soo much incredible talent. What a fantastic concert. I never knew Harry played the bango soo well ! Wish I'd the chance to see him live back in his day.

[@Ronin4614]

One of my guitar students introduced me to Harry. There were some Harry Chapin songs he wanted to learn, so I took the time to look into him, and I was hooked by the third number. What a talent and what a gift that student brought me. Rest In God’s Own Peace, Harry; and thank you.

[@donaldmatthews1194]

Thankyou for the finale!!!! It says so MUCH about Harry - and what DIDN'T happen... 😢😢😢😢

[@nedmcdowell6091]

Glad I found this, I actually photographed this event for the paper, actually can be found in some of the video up front!

[@stevenking2261]

This is like finding that Easter egg with all the money in it on Easter. Oh wait, today is Easter! Thank you for the gem Easter Bunny.

[@RaymondPoston]

I miss Harry so much. He left us way too soon, but his stories and songs will never die.

[@paulharwood5362]

He was a fantastic live performer ..so sad he was taken so young..40 years has flown ...inspirational man

[@dianasoto7011]

So down to earth, such a man of the people, who loved everyone, and wanted to help the world, not for aclaim, but because he knew the direction the world was headed in. He would be close to eighty yrs old by now, but I have no doubt he would still be trying to solve the world hunger problem, and of course, still writing his story songs. Heaven gained an Angel, and heaven is rocking and rolling.

[@roberthawk5390]

This was the Harry Chapin I met and knew, had beers with and admired greatly. Gone too soon. Bright flames seem to do that. Like Jesus didn't get to 40.

[@mark07027]

I remember watching this back in 1974, no VCRs back then, you had to make sure you were home to watch. Old school

[@gostapalmer6169]

No spotlights, no screensavers or special effects. Those were the days

[@nedkelly2035]

And no autotune!

[@spankyspudcaster7901]

40 years without him and the world still does not heal.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Wow!!! Absolutely fascinating. First time seeing "Sunday Morning Subshine" & "Six String Orchestra" performed live. Also the first time seeing concert footage with Ron Palmer though I've heard the banter in other concerts. Palmer had a Tommy Chong quality about him. Big John Wallace took on much of that role after Palmer left. Also my first time seeing Harry play banjo. Then there was his whistling on "Mail Order Annie". Finally, the encore with a solo Harry on "What Made America Famous". He was as powerful on his own as he was with the band. Above all was the spellbound audience. And to think "Cats in The Cradle" hadn't yet seen the light of day nor had Harry yet unleashed "30,000 Pounds of Bananas". Absolutely remarkable.

[@gregory4044]

Harry was the best story teller; but an even better shepherd of people. He truly cared for his fellow man.

[@mamachar1]

Harry... One of The VERY BEST of THE BEST - always.

[@beverlyconrad616]

what a treasure!

[@mamachar1]

GREAT Concert !!!! Thanks A Million for sharing !!!!

[@donaldmatthews1194]

Of all the versions of A Better Place to Be THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST....

[@LindaG858]

Loved Harry….

[@nevillegriffiths4395]

So Good

[@cherylbeller459]

Thank you for posting this gem🥰 Have always loved his stories and was crushed when he was taken from the world much too soon. Such a good soul.😥

[@JasonColannino]

Had the audio of this for a looong time. Thank you for the video!!

[@justus4883]

Maybe weird to ask, but does the audio recording possibly contain both sides? I always study to Harry Chapin's live music (your upload of Danish TV has to be my favorite), but it's quite challenging to study if the music is only onesided like this concert is

[@JasonColannino]

@@justus4883 my audio recording does come out both left and right channels. Might not be true stereo though. Although perhaps it may have been an FM source. My recording also includes 30000 pounds of bananas and sniper

[@justus4883]

@@JasonColannino on the Facebook group I sometimes see people talking about a google drive where some of the recordings are saved(?) Any idea as to how I can access that, or how did you get your hands on those recordings? I love listening/watching to whatever audio/footage there is of Harry Chapin, so I'd like to thank you very much for everything you've uploaded (so far ;))

[@LBS110658]

Fancy meeting you here, Jason! - Len

[@Pronzini1]

In the white shirt is Big John Wallace, one of the greatest backup singers ever.

[@lisaperry7297]

The greatest backup singer ever!

[@donnaodonnell290]

Loved Harry's concerts. What a big loss to music and I always wondered what might have happened in politics if he would have lived?

[@mikegreenepersonal1033]

Had the pleasure of seeing him in London 3 times . 45 years later I’m still listening to him . Had seen a lot of his concerts on KZbin but ,before tonight , never seen this one . Thanks for posting 👍

[@joywhitby]

Happy Birthday Harry - who would have been a really funny 79 year old right around now...

[@59skupe]

That was a great version of Mail Order Annie. This song should have been Harry's ticket into the movies with Glenn Close's appearance in Sarah Plain and Tall and two other movies in the trilogy.

[@bagnon]

If I could back in time, I would save Harry Chapin from dying at age 38.

[@miketocci]

Thank you so much for posting this. I've had the audio of this for years now, as well, but it's awesome to finally see it! Thanks from the cheap seats and keep the change!

[@justus4883]

Where'd you get the audio from?

[@wfj50]

I have been a big fan of Harry Chapin since I first heard "Taxi". My only regret is that I never got to see him live. Please do yourself a favor, and react to "Mr. Tanner", "Corey's coming", and "Mail order Annie". Again, live versions are best. Harry will never let you down!

[@25023004]

I sure miss him!!

[@bigmikerocks]

0:55 Sunday morning sunshine 4:18 W.O.L.D. 10:11 Mr. Tanner 16:35 Six string orchestra 21:22 Better place to be 35:50 Banjo song 37:50 Mail order Annie 43:42 Taxi 50:39 What made America famous?

[@mr.tanner1038]

this is a FANTASTIC find and I am so appreciative to have had this shared with me. Thank you, Harry is my all time favorite artist. I would love the opportunity to trade any love performances and or TV appearances on CD.

[@chetstevensq]

Not quite the quality of the Soundstage video but any Harry live is worth watching.

[@terrybaldridge8730]

Think this is the first time I’ve seen Harry with facial hair.

[@justus4883]

21:32

[@goodcitizen6193]

Would love to hear what yoiu have to add

[@DO-GD]

you should send me the highest quality digital master of this so I can fix the audio (mute L channel sum R channel to mono coming balanced out of both channels) + compression/remastering (normal audible levels)

[@justus4883]

That'd be amazing

[@justus4883]

Any luck?

[@steamedhams7396]

Is that Mike Masters on cello?

[@mskitty0072b]

Yes, It is!😃