HARRY CHAPIN - I wanna learn a love song REACTION - He tells great stories - first time hearing

[@groomporter9714]

One of the greatest story song writers of the generation.

[@badplay156]

Not about his music but the man. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his charity work. He was a founding member of America Hunger and about 50% of his concerts were for charity. He was a remarkably good man.

[@rosmeeker1964]

In 'The Mayor of Candor Lied' there is a lyric 'and it hit me like a thunderbolt exploding in my mind' and at that point the cello plays one note that gives chills to me every time. It is also a great story. Well that's Harry. He was the story teller.

[@ignacioalvarez33]

This is song is amazing, one of his hidden gems

[@dagmar.6954]

Another great singer songwriter & storyteller. He had so many great songs such as "W·O·L·D", "Mr. Tanner", "They Call Her Easy", "30,000 Pounds Of Bananas", "Shooting Star", "Halfway To Heaven", "Six String Orchestra", "Dreams Go By", Remember When The Music", "Story Of A Life".

[@joshuadeshaies7266]

RIP HARRY. You are missed so much 😢 I really dig your reactions Harri, thx bro

[@josephdoyle9865]

The cello is the heart. It takes over when it does as part of the story.

[@williethebeerman]

this is the story of how Harry met his wife Sandy!

[@wfj50]

Harry was, IMHO, the greatest storyteller, ever!

[@chetstevensq]

Harry ChApin (long A sound) was a master story teller. His saddest song indicts the American educational system, it is called Roses Are Red. A true life mass shooting song called Sniper tells the tale of the Texas University shootings in the late sixties. But the song What Made America Famous is probably the most inspirational / hopeful song Harry ever wrote.

[@miketocci]

Flowers Are Red from the 1978 album, Living Room Suite with a live version on 1979's Legends of the Lost and Found.

[@chetstevensq]

@@miketocci of course flowers, worst part of being old enough to have seen Harry live is you forget details, thanks for the correction

[@miketocci]

@@chetstevensqNo worries. It wasn't so much meant to correct anyone, it was just so that the right song name was there in case anyone wants to give it a listen. Always good to hear from another Chapin fan. Keep the change!

[@Dee-JayW]

Excellent! Saw Harry live in late 70’s ❤ Next up “Cat’s in the Cradle” and “Taxi”

[@BradSimsCPT]

Talk about telling a great immersive story.. we all can identify with our "first time"😁 R.I.P. Harry

[@denniscain5738]

Pronounced Chay-pin This guy was beyond brilliant Cat's in the cradle poignant 30000lbs of bananas True Story A better place to brilliant I could go on Sad how he died

[@ElizasGrammy]

For great storytelling, pease consider Harry Chapin's "W.O.L.D"

[@TheCSue]

Still my favourite Harry song. The lyric in the bridge is so poignantly longing for lost youth. The older I get, the more evocative it becomes.

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

The song is a true story of how he met his eventual wife.

[@badplay156]

There are so many great songs. His most well known are probably Cats In The Cradle (lyric by his wife), Taxi and it's sequel called Sequel. My favourites are probably Mail Order Annie, Corey's Coming, She Sings Her Songs Without Words and Shooting Star

[@mtns7036]

Storytelling master-class. 'A better place to be' is one beutiful story

[@allendixon7700]

It's O k, it's OK.It's over It's alright but I didn't get no stiffy

[@allendixon7700]

Think we could do a lot

[@howardhales6325]

You're right, the mixing was poor on this version. There are other live versions that do this great song better justice. By the way, Harry also wrote a song that is the most disturbing and depressing song ever written. It's called "The Shortest Story" and it's the life story of a child born into poverty. It's not very long but it'll have an impact you'll never forget. Check it out if you feel up to it.

[@miketocci]

The Shortest Stories and a great version of I Wanna Learn a Love Song can both be found on Greatest Stories Live.

[@jodeedankert1263]

Thanks for covering one of my favorite artists.. His last name is pronounced "Chaay-pin"... long a.. He's always best viewed live.. I never noticed what you were saying about the cello, but I see you added that was only the case with head phones.. Makes sense.. Peace!

[@miketocci]

The best version of this song is on Harry's first live album, Greatest Stories Live

[@jamestaylor2920]

The studio version has similar instruments that are similarly played. The difference is the studio version's sound engineer had complete control over the volume of individual instruments. Unfortunately this recording allowed the instruments to overpower the singer. Harry's guitar is almost unheard once the other instruments come in. By the way, there is a different first verse that you can hear on his "Greatest Stories Live". I think it is a better intro to his story ... "I come fresh from the street, fast on my feet Kinda crass and corny Not much meat on my bones and a whole lot alone And more than a little bit horny"

[@waltreed2578]

Hope you listen to Chapin's "WOLD" sometime and share your reaction.

[@benntura]

There is a good live video of Harry performing the song “W.O.L.D”. It’s another good story.

[@denniscain5738]

Stories Right on The consomit storyteller I think from his own experiences

[@antoneogzewalla2040]

It's a bit of a deep dive, but one of my favorite songs by Harry is called The Shortest Story

[@BradSimsCPT]

Check out "The Dance Band on the Titanic".. the way the music changes to this eerie "melty" quality and i swear you can hear screaming 🤯🤯

[@jamesj.navagh222]

There's a great live version on the Greatest Stories Live album.

[@Skotavus]

As is often the case, the studio version on the Verities and Balderdash album is better in terms of the audio mixing - so the cello doesn't overpower the backing instruments

[@adamohlendorf2084]

If you really want to hear the best Harry Chapin react to Harry Chapin greatest hits. It’s live, maybe no video, but i grew up on it and it’s the best album you will ever listen to when it comes to stories and song writing.

[@phillip8443]

This is the story about he met his wife sandy

[@mrtyreus0]

I'm an outlier, but I actually prefer Harry's studio albums. Beautifully produced, with contributions from killer session players.

[@miketocci]

While Greatest Stories Live is my favorite Chapin album overall, I know what you mean and I agree with you for a number of songs. Sniper stands out as an example.

[@frankvucolo6249]

Harry, you owe it to yourself to hear a better version of this. The audio is awful and -maybe just me - but it feels too fast. Beautiful song. The other Harry has been gone so long now, but every time I see a video it’s like I’m with an old friend I never met.

[@allauricia1985]

Harry the best story teller EVER respects to Bobby Dylan Listen to the Mayor of Candor lied Or Corey’s coming But yes some of his recordings were not mixed quite right

[@jamesvomsaal]

That’s why you listen to the studio version first

[@charlesbrown74]

Am I humble opinion Dogtown salt and pepper sniper flowers are red are a few of his songs that I do like he is very very missed

[@mamadspeachyworld5190]

Ch-A-p-in💕😊 listen to Taxi and the Sequel ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice reaction. Should consider doing Cat's In The Cradle next by him.

[@janniemay4966]

Listen to his song the rock

[@jamielandis4308]

This version is okay, but listen to the “Greatest Stories-Live” version. Every song on that album is worthy of reaction.

[@brianhall7332]

This is a song about how he met Sandy his wife

[@allauricia1985]

Oh and btw MORE VOLUME

[@jamesvomsaal]

You should try. The Mayor Of Candor. a great story

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

Listen to the albums not live

[@denniscain5738]

Forgot Taxi So many songs

[@pop-sd8cq]

You just picked a lousy recording there are better ones out there try again LOL