HARRY CHAPIN Cat's In The Cradle REACTION

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[@dave93x]

One of the saddest songs ever made. It's heart wrenching.

[@Brothersfamilyfarm]

its only sad, if you know you did the same thing, yourself.

[@colinglen4505]

the song that inspired me to cut my hours and be a hands on dad.

[@IChooseJesus9091]

That's what the song was - a warning. Don't do what I did. I love how the children's nursery rhymes were incorporated into it...

[@rogerwarner8455]

I'll never forget a moment when my dad, who always yelled at me for playing music too loud and to "turn off that racket", mentioned one night that he really liked that song about the father and son that never connected.. I was blown away that he actually listened to one of the songs that blared out of my bedroom.. Shows how powerful those lyrics are. Nothing changed after that of course.

[@me-nk6jo]

Savio, one could see your emotions while listening to it. Great song pick. Love seeing people discover the music I grew up with.

[@christinerobinson9372]

Yes, I could see it too. He gets it, he got the message. I think his wife just heard a pretty song. But he explained it well.

[@ritacarroll2057]

I believe this song is universal. How many people on their death beds say "I sure wish I'd spent more time at work." No, it's time, all the money in the world won't buy you another minute of life. Time with your kids is the best gift you can give to your kids and your self. I was lucky that before my kids were in school I was able to stay at home with them then when I did go to work I got a job that started at 4:00 am so I was home when they came home from school. I was able to stay home because we gave up on what some people think they need. We didn't have a second car so I put my kids in the stroller and we walked up to 12 miles a day.

[@gaylemc2692]

My mother was an RN and made her hours to fit us kids. She took a downgrade in pay which we sorely-needed, however, she never regretted it. We should all be more selfless as mothers and fathers. I respect what you did.

[@donsavignano4396]

Harry was a very awesome singer-songwriter. It's a shame he's no longer was us. RIP you will be missed but never forgotten🙏

[@imuawarriors]

this song always makes me cry. I lost my older brother, father and mother in the last three years... love those around you while you can...

[@slainteron4027]

So relate to this song. My Father died 3 weeks ago. And everything in this song is true

[@alexakl6445]

So sorry for your loss.

[@markterry1855]

i`m sorry, buddy !

[@ForestFairywales]

Sorry to hear this, all the best to you x

[@barrieholditch3800]

I heard this way back then, and payed little attention, now I am 67 hearing it now brings a tear.

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

A beautiful song a beautiful reaction I believe this song is on the Grammys top 100 songs of all time

[@davidleland8729]

I can relate to this song. My dad was a career military person and so was I. Never went on fishing trips we always talked about. Dad passed away in 2001 from ALS.

[@barbmurray1821]

Saddest and happiest song ever

[@larryhardin8015]

You are so right. This song transcends time. Probably now more than ever. Great reactions. Keep them coming.

[@meandinah4310]

It's very true..SAVOR the NOW, a la Eckhart ...don't wait for the future!

[@stephenwhitley3932]

This song has been used in Northern Ireland to try to prevent people going the same old way .. powerful and very appropriate to our time ..love you guys..

[@blakesliberator3197]

This song covers a very common issue many could relate to, between parents and their children that passes completely over the heads of parents as their children mature, always thinking there will be plenty of time. Then, when its captured within the space of 4 verses of song less than 2 minutes in length, _it just hits you like a BRICK!._

[@antoniocharo1726]

This song still makes my father and I cry as we have lived that song. Very emotional for me.

[@Mr54nomore]

The late great Harry Chapin was a singer/songwriter, and a master story teller. He wrote the lyrics and melodies for all his songs, including "Cats In The Cradle." Note: "The Cat's In The Cradle" "Little Boy Blue" "The Man On The Moon." Were all children rhymes. Please do a reaction video on Harry Chapin's "A Better Place To Be." This song is a real emotional tear jerker. With a great message for the lonely. Also look into other songs of Harry Chapin that have become classics...such as: "Taxi, Mr.Tanner, Shooting Star, and W.O.L.D. Great Reaction and analysis video! Awesome!

[@kevinkeys3578]

Love your babies! More than yourself! And, certainly more than "work" or money!

[@loribrooks7273]

Namaste. Thank you for sharing

[@WoncoTheSane]

God bless you both. May your family grow, and grow. and grow. Always sharing love with the expanding net that connects us all.

[@surfeit5910]

Harry Chapin had two children about 10-12 years old in 1981. That year, he suffered what doctors presume, was a serious heart attack and died in a head-on collision on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This backstory is what makes this song bring literal tears to my eyes. He never got to spend any time with his son later in life :(

[@keathgraham2742]

Sorry to quibble. I'm a long time fan of Harry from 1973. The car accident in 1981 was due to a rear end collision, not head-on. He was swerving on the Long Island Freeway, hazard lights on, and an 18-wheeler tried to speed up to pass him. Harry's car swerved back into the trucker's lane and got hit from behind. The autopsy report says Harry was probably thrown to the top of his Volkswagon Rabbit and bent backwards, which severed his aorta. The autopsy says Harry's heart had many scars and they speculate that he may've been having a heart attack or possibly already dead from one, when the truck hit him. The widow, Sandy, sued the trucking company and won because the trucker should have slowed down instead of sped up. Long Live Harry Chapin!

[@bridgettstephens6927]

@@keathgraham2742 Hi! Just a little FYI. It's the Long Island Expressway not freeway. ✌️.

[@edcastillo9342]

Harry Chapin was a great storyteller. Try listening to his song, Taxi. Another great storyteller you should listen to is Jim Croce...

[@skaloc62]

Very emotional song for me as my father was Military and was gone so much ....

[@CastGraph]

Army Brat same

[@jmetallover]

Such a great song but Harry Chapin was even more of a wonderful human being. He worked tirelessly to feed the hungery even doing small concerts at Universities where you had to bring a bag of canned goods to get in. He died in auto accident and man it left a whole for many who loved his soft folk songs about life and the people in it. I would recommend Taxi (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWbHqJ6piMd3aZY) a live version in a small venue where you can see and feel this man's humanity!! BTW I would also recommend Cat Stevens "Father and Son" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KVdWhunbt4bdE) another folk singer from the 70's who had many great songs, Oh Very Young, Peace Train, Wild World, Moonshadow, and Morning Has Broken all great ballads that are short but very touching. I have to say you have the most diverse selection of music there is on KZbin and it is always a pleasure to listen to your thoughtful and intelligent reviews.

[@moorek1967]

The first part "the cat's in the cradle, the silver spoon, little boy blue and the man in the moon" are all nursery rhymes. That's what makes it even more sad because the first part is what a parent would sing to a child to comfort it while it goes to sleep.

[@ryanonethreethreeseven357]

you two are vary enjoyable to react with . thank you

[@yourwinefamily1939]

This song was reflection of Harry's own life being on the road so much, and was written specifically for his son Jeff. So very heartbreaking , not only not being able to have his Dad there while he was growing up, but then to have him so tragically taken from their lives at such a young age is very sad indeed.

[@greghull3189]

I was very fortunate to grow up in the 70's when listening to great music like this song over my favorite AM radio station. There'll never be another Harry Chapin.

[@IChooseJesus9091]

I love how you ask your wife about her thoughts, & listen to each other. I love how the children's nursery rhymes are incorporated into the song. And although it seems like a very sad outcome in the song, I always found it very comforting. It served/serves as a warning the world over. Children need love, attention, quality time, & to feel valued. And if they don't get it growing up, they will become exasperated & embittered, & will give their parent/s the cold shoulder, because they will feel that's all they got... Also, the son's words were prophetic. It seems in many ways like a very simple song, but there's actually a lot going on in it.

[@stevenrice8439]

I get to see my dad every week but I know eventually I won't get to. If someone would say about me that I turned out like my father it would be such an honor. I wish everyone could feel that way.

[@jeffmurray1681]

In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make

[@markterry1855]

i love your reaction, i`m 47 and i have listened to this song since i was about 14 you guys really understand the meaning of the words ! thank you friends !

[@laminage]

Now more than ever so many Young Men grow up without their Fathers as well as Young Ladies. They end up in Prison or Juvenile Hall and the same catchphrase is "I didn't have My Father Growing Up". I remember my Father being strict with me and although I resented him for it sometimes I thank him now. He died Seven Years Ago and My Mother really depends on me to help take care of her and because My Sisters live in Two Other States, I'm the Major Caretaker, it's frustrating but if My Father didn't give those lifeskill lessons as a child, my life would have been a mess.

[@DaveH111]

I heard this song with vindication as a child and melancholy as an adult. We can never be as good as we want to be and time slips away too fast. Thanks for reacting to this!

[@hiphopapotamus69]

Love you reactions, your a great couple, really sweet and you get the music to react to, keep it up!

[@bartschwartz9233]

Love his song taxi also a great song- McLean drove to the levy is another great song

[@jonathansmith3742]

This song was my theme song for a long time. My father gave me no time or advice even if I asked him. Now I try not to give him what he gave me and I call him and see how hes is doing just so I would not be like this tune. I never got the car keys, never had a catch, nothing, but I go out of my way for him now.

[@davidleland8729]

Great song and artist! I enjoy your reactions! Keep listening to the music of this era. You will love it!

[@williamallen3715]

This song crosses language, Race, culture. You two are spot on....again.

[@karensheline5183]

I 💕 you two! 🙏🏽 namaste

[@WashuHakubi4]

I just smiled and clicked LIKE before the video even started. I could see what was coming. Great review. Please react to Harry Chapin "Taxi", an equally excellent classic.

[@timothysandvik6865]

Excellent song. Please review "the living years " by Mike + the Mechanics about telling your loved one you love them and making amends while they are still alive.

[@WashuHakubi4]

Yes, excellent recommendation.

[@blakesliberator3197]

Powerful!

[@lonnieturnerii1874]

This song came out when I was like three years old, but it uncannily predicted what the rest of my life would look like. And it's because of the non-existent relationship I have with my dad that I'm so close with my daughter. I always knew, from the first time I ever considered the notion of having children, that if I ever did, I would look back at all the things my dad did and do the exact opposite. My dad didn't earn the love of his children, so I made damn sure to earn the love of mine. And I did. My daughter and I are so close that it's ridiculous. She is by far the best thing I've ever done with my life (and I've done some pretty great things, if I say so myself LOL) and I wouldn't trade our relationship for anything in the world -- or all of existence, for that matter. Well, maybe for a Hayley Atwell of my very own, but I would feel appropriately guilty after. Anyway, the moral of this story: having bad parents (or just the one, in my case) doesn't mean you will be a bad parent. Learn from their mistakes and do your damnedest not to repeat them. Your kids will thank you for it.

[@rusaheldozal2107]

Well the only other song I can think of that can rival this one is Father and Son by Cat Stevens. It's so beautiful.

[@ole9421]

How about Dan Fogelberg's, Leader of the Band?

[@mode3247]

J'adore les années '70, tellement de belles chansons ! (la reprise d' Ugly Kid Joe de 1992 est excellente également)

[@judywalker8020]

Heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time...

[@charlesklein1224]

When i was younger i didnt get his music, as i got older and listened to his lyrics, i was blown away not understanding why i didnt give it a chance when it came out. These lyrics hit home with anyone who has kids.

[@robertromero2928]

This Song reminds me of Cat Stevens FATHER AND SON in princibal. Great commentary of CATS IN THE CRADLE. Could you please react to Harrys other song "TAXI" You won't regret it, Thanks! PS I still have a crush on Kirti, Savio your so blessed man to have such a precious lady like Kirti

[@jodykendrick1634]

Another song - ABBA's Sleeping through my fingers, probably the best for mother and children

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Excellent reaction from you both. I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you beautiful minds. This song is a masterpiece.

[@Elaine8492]

We reap what we sow...

[@rmichael399]

Everything comes full circle everything great song and so so true .... They broke down the family values in the early 70's sitting at the table was the best and some times the craziest sad that kid are being brought up by TV the did from the 70's to now is black and white it's really sad it's now the have & have nots ...

[@robertcraane7910]

You guys are the sweetest people on KZbin...immaculate taste as welll! Namaste from Holland! I love you!

[@yv2929]

Wonderful song 🎋 Great reaction Enoma - it's true that it's inspirational and makes one reflect on own relationships with one's parents or kids and hopefully to fix what needs to be 🏘️🏖️

[@bustedrav]

A true masterpiece. I would love to see your exact to child of mine by Carol King, the song I danced with my mother to at my wedding. ❤️

[@Ottonio]

"She's leaving home" by the Beatles

[@ernieherrera4046]

Love you guys! You get it!

[@patrickmorris8969]

This was how i never wanted to be missing everything that was important first steps, first day of school and so on. I could have made more money but would have lost these times and that was not an option to me my daughter is the more important to me than money.

[@shanevalentine3220]

I'm so happy to watch your guys' reactions and your analysis! I've just started binging your old reaction videos. I definitely would love to see you guys react to Taxi, also by Harry Chapin. Keep going!! :)

[@Carpythesharky]

This song is easily the best substitute for eye drops. Every time.

[@misterscottsworld]

Good reaction 😁, this song is tough to listen to. I have kids 4 kids, 1 has moved out the other 3 are getting older and starting to bring up moving out and going to college and working. I try to to spend time as much as I can but I do work alot. I always have a difficult time listening to this song because as a parent this speaks volumes how life is hectic and goes by to fast and how important family is. I wish my children success and hope they don't have to work as much as me and continue to make time for family as they get older and go out into the world.

[@haydenochoa1681]

This song came out when I was 15.

[@unclejack123]

if you ever get a chance - please review "Taxi" by Harry Chapin.

[@robertwalker1803]

Regret....beautiful song.Try “ Taxi” by him.

[@imurhuckleberry7777]

It hit you at 3:36 i love your reaction i can't listen to it with out chocking up as a man and a father i tried so hard to spend that time with them. This song along with simple man by skynard are great parenting songs

[@Dbridges415]

Happy Fathers Day 2019

[@RobertBelcher]

Check out Cat Stevens' "Father and Son". It's a dialog between a father and son. I love how Cat changes his voice between the two characters.

[@808min6]

This is my favorite Harry Chapin song. Very moving and thought provoking. Nada Sou Sou by Rimi Natsukawa is also a very beautiful moving song.

[@BitwiseMobile]

My father wasn't there for me growing up and when he got older I wasn't there for him. He passed away and I feel terrible for not spending more time with him. Now my son is grown and he is too busy to spend time with me :( What goes around, comes around indeed.

[@johnbattles1002]

If you love this one (and who wouldn't!), please react to "Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton. Thank you! I'm newly subscribed as of today, and I've loved watching several of your vids so far!

[@bl6252]

Harry Wife Wrote This Song - Great Song

[@gmarky81]

you could really tell when it hit Savio .

[@bongzilla9880]

I always found this song sad. Good job again. When you can check out Pearl jams song black. MTV unplugged version thx

[@auscomvic9900]

Boys are like that. Idols have feet of clay; that is the tragedy

[@dc3470]

the lifestyles in the u.s. forces many of us to work 40 to 70 hrs a week chasing money. this is y time goes by so fast. its so hectic. the only time we really have is when we retire, and most of us will be dealing with health issues. it seems so unfair

[@ka2rwp]

Harry Chapin didn't have kids I guess it was his dream but he died in a head on collision with a truck. A sad loss. Its also about parents that have kids and the parents raising kids and kids growing up and do the same to similar as their parents did.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

They have a saying.. are you working to live or living to work..

[@waltercopus1485]

Always been told by dad " Your a man once and a baby twice".

[@martyflannigan5052]

the lyrics to this song were written by Harry's wife it wasn't till after they had there son did he put music to the words

[@Aesaful]

There's no next time. Lines have to drawn, and things have to be done, but don't let it consume you

[@KingOfErehwon]

By the way, his name is pronounced "CHAY-pin", not "Chappin."

[@marylazer3430]

This is the only song that I have disagreed with the author. I didn't get the boy was just like his father at the end. The son didn't spend time with his dad because of commitments to his (son's) family not material things.

[@notreal6565]

This is actually a sad song..

[@420since1974]

In a similar vein to this song, please react to Cat Stevens - "Father And Son" from 1970. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3a1mp-aiNiKrq8

[@sukie584]

Unfortunately, it's not going to change no matter how much people react to songs like this.. All I see all day is cell phones in parents faces as kids are talking to them, walking looking at their cell phones while wheeling the baby carriage instead of talking to the baby or kid in the stroller.. They literally cross the street looking at the phones. So all the "My kids are my life", My reason for living" quotes, memes etc.. ... just words that they think they're supposed to say.. actions say otherwise.

[@kerrychristensen7204]

T.T

[@Luisgrimaldi1]

I love (more) ugly kid joe’s version be cause is like ... rocker... maybe i can say that ... 😋

[@twcstc1]

Dont like this song very depressing & dont want to see or hear a child grow up without a father being there. Why cant songs have a happy ending just saying