FIRST TIME HEARING Harry Chapin - Taxi | REACTION

[@SalvoG]

Sorry for the mispronunciation! I got it now 😊 forgot to mention - this was kind of atmospheric. Hope you all like a longer video every now and then.

[@jbs256]

Great music knows no limit. A few extra minutes will be paid back in extra joy. Oh and fix the hashtag.

[@lourall5390]

CHAY pin not Chapman...

[@marianclough8577]

I'm glad that you mentioned the mispronunciation since it was right in front of you eyes!! I always thought that it was a woman singing until I listened just now. It was a man using faucetto.

[@lumberjackwizard]

I REALLY hope you continue this journey. A true hero of mine for decades. He's got so many hidden gems (not just the big one like Cats in the Cradle). Would be cool to see you do Sequel and something like Mercenaries or Better Place to Be or .... Let's be honest. So many lol. I really appreciate the video!

[@brentcox7772]

“Cat’s in the Cradle” is a must! Father and Son story. Very deep!🤘🔥

[@goosebump801]

Yes! @SalvoG, please listen to more Harry Chapin! And when you listen to “Cat’s in the Cradle,” maybe compare/contrast with “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens. These two artists, along with Billy Joel, are amazing storytellers. They know how to hook you in with the very first verse. Hard to go wrong with any song by any of these three 👍💐

[@danbaranowski8580]

Big John Wallace is the second voice. The song Sequel is the second part (finishes the story of Sue and Harry) to the song Taxi. Check out the song Mr. Tanner. Big John plays a role in this poignant song, based on a true story.

[@geoffreyfreebern9037]

Thanks for reacting to Harry (Chay-Pin) and doing the research on him. Another great who we tragically lost. Glad that the music of these lost greats will live on!

[@davidPeck-be9fo]

The "m" is silent.

[@turnerator21]

@@davidPeck-be9fo not only silent, but invisible

[@batrn7236]

I had the privilege to see Harry Chapin in concert but in the most unusual venue, a small auditorium that had no seating. Everyone sat on the floor and he sat on a stool in front of us. After he finished, he walked among the audience shaking hands and thanking us for being there. It was an amazing night.

[@sherryheim5504]

I saw Harry Chapin live in a small nightclub in Los Angeles, he was captivating. He started his set by saying I've got lots of stories to tell tonight and he certainly did. There was not a dry eye in the place by the end of the show. As we were all leaving after the show, people were mostly silent, all of us touched by the powerful emotions crafted by this man. I will remember that show forever.

[@antarcticorb9197]

Beautiful memories.

[@reborndaughter445]

A very nice modest, low key guy. I spent the evening with him and some friends after watching him perform. He showed up 5 minutes before the concert with his guitar and just sat on a stool by himself and performed for almost 3 hours. Such a magical night.

[@tcanfield]

It’s not surprising that Harry wrote such complex lyrics when you realize he was a regular at Greenwich Village folk cafes in the 60’s where the bar was really high for songwriters, especially after Dylan came on the scene.

[@dagmar.6954]

Another great singer songwriter & storyteller. "Taxi" was a big hit for Harry Chapin. Ten years later he followed it up with "Sequel" showing what happened to the 2 people in the story. He had so many great songs such as "Cat's In The Cradle", "Circle", "W·O·L·D", "Mr. Tanner", "Mail Order Annie", "They Call Her Easy", "I Wanna Learn A Love Song", "30,000 Pounds Of Bananas", "Shooting Star", "Halfway To Heaven", "Six String Orchestra", "Dreams Go By", Remember When The Music", "Story Of A Life" etc.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Sequel, imho, ruins the way Taxi leaves it hanging.

[@mrnobody3161]

​@@jollyrodgers7272 Nice Buzz Kill comment 🤬

[@BradenMcClure-q6k]

​@jollyrodgers7272 nobody asked 🙄

[@daveking9393]

You don't need to apologize for doing research. I think that's one of the best things about your reaction channel is you actually do some those who ask people to leave information in the comments I think are intellectually lazy and you certainly aren't that and you share so many things. I learn new things when you take a deeper dive, it's great! Thanks so much!

[@markjlew]

His brother, Tom Chapin, hosted a kids show on Sundays, called "Make a Wish". Both Harry and Tom were respected in their field

[@ericanderson8886]

If you're in the mood for a laugh, his "Thirty Thousand Pounds of Bananas" song is tragically funny. One of the great storytellers of the seventies.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

I hope he and other reactors , Will trust us , and listen to this song! The humor and story are impeccable! 😂❤

[@sherry640]

He was one of the great singer/storytellers of his time.

[@johnhelwig8745]

This is what I like about your reactions. You take a deep dive into the story behind the song. You are the only music reaction creator that does this. I enjoy it and learn so much from your videos.

[@williethebeerman]

Big John Wallace played bass and sang those high parts.

[@xtbum3339]

Amusing vocals. Thought it was a woman.

[@michaelnorman3393]

Love Harry!! You may have already become aware, there is a followup to this song, done about 8 years later, called "Sequel". Definitely worth a listen 😅 And there it was! You read it at the end of the video lol 😄

[@O_Towne_Bear]

This and "A Better Place To Be" are amazing stories.

[@LoisChisholm]

If you ever get a chance, listen to the Harry Chapin song called "30,000 pounds of bananas."

[@mrnobody3161]

The World was not worthy of Harry Chapin, not enough listened to, and got his message so, he was taken away from us. But we still have the message in his music; to aspire too. 🎶🫴🕊🍁

[@wandacable3739]

Love that song! We all had dreams of what we would accomplish in our lives but so many of us went in different directions due to changes in circumstance. Thanks for your reaction!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Great choice. An important part of my adolescent music listening.

[@j.jennings1722]

The look on your face was priceless, when that falsetto kicked in, Salvo, because that was probably the same look we all got (I know I did) when we first heard this great song. Awesome! ❤✌

[@maryhampton8686]

A great singer, songwriter and human. Taken way too early. Saw him in concert. Fantastic. A great story teller.

[@zepman38]

The falsetto solo was another (male) member of the band. Saw Harry Chapin in the late 70's. He was a genuinely nice person. I saw him at a local college. He greeted people at the exits as we filed out. He was taking donations for hunger.

[@mitzimoore3068]

He was amazing. His songs were just stories. We waited a long time for a sequel to "Taxi" and finally we got it. Not too long afterwards, he was gone😢

[@martinsmusic1724]

Chapin is a deep rabbit hole - lots of divergent styles. A true troubadour.

[@hippiemama52]

I met Harry and his brothers, Tom and Steve, at a friend's memorial service. He was quite quiet, but loosened up as people greeted him. He and his brothers sang a couple of songs that were Art's favorites (our friend, their cousin). A couple of months later, we heard he had been killed. It was a very sad day. 😞 Btw, John Wallace sings the other part of the song.

[@marleneobstnash5517]

I saw Harry Chapin in concert in 1975. Yes, that is a man singing in a high register! I was surprised too! I don't know his name but he was also a musician. We lost a great artist - RIP Harry

[@bjohn1027]

One of the best storytellers ever. Please do more of him

[@timpwhit]

I've seen Taxi performed live (in a video), and it is definitely another man who sings the falsetto part. I could be wrong since it's been a while since I saw the vid, but I believe he also played the cello in the song.

[@mauramanning852]

That was his brother

[@timpwhit]

@@mauramanning852 Interesting, thanks for the info.

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Saw Harry several times and he was such a casual, sweet, and funny guy. At his 7/24/74 concert in Central Park he literally invited anyone who could come to his house (I think it was in Huntington) that Sunday to come to a fundraising barbecue he was hosting. Hotdogs, burgers and frisbee were promised.

[@johndef5075]

Theres a documentary about Harry on Prime. Fascinating and giving person.

[@mitzimoore3068]

A Better Place to Be is a great story & song.

[@dianerolleri5121]

A lot of us from Long Island recall where we were when we heard of his death. Some were planning to attend the concert he was on his way to. I remember it vividly and we all stopped what we were doing, in total shock and horror. We thought of Harry as one of us bcz of his strong connection with Long Island. Such a talent and a tragic loss to us all. Still miss him. Hello from sunny Florida 🌞

[@rickandgen]

One of my favorite story songs of Harry’s is A Better Place To Be. About a one night stand with a barmaid. Very touching.

[@cnatview]

@rickandgen.... I live in Watertown, NY where Harry spent a week one afternoon. lol It's true. You can really do that.

[@elnorleeper7277]

It's chay-pin. It's right there on the Wikipedia page

[@jbs256]

Chay-Pin!!! SalvoG! I saw Harry in 1974 when he played my college in NYC at a lunchtime concert. He was amazing and oh so great. I didn’t know him but my friends did and told me to GO!!! It wasn’t expensive and I did, I had the break time. It was right before Cats hit and he may have played it but I wasn’t familiar. All his songs were iconic. His show ran long and I cut my Am. History class at 2pm. BEST DECISION OF MY MUSICAL LIFE. So, do Cats In The Cradle, next. The high voice was one of his musicians. I think the cellist. Joe I see you corrected the pronunciation in the comments. I was screaming at the TV 😂

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Read the lyrics. That bridge is devastating. The song is about a guy who gave it all away, never fulfilled his promise. Chapin was one of many balladeers in the 1970s, including Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, John Denver and Dan Fogelberg looked inward in their songwriting and sang about pain and loss.

[@chitownlee]

The high voice is Big John Wallace the bass player.

[@ChuckHackney]

I see you acknowledged and corrected, all good. This is one of the most lyrically intelligent singer/songwriters to come out of the 70s, with Cats in the Cradle probably his most iconic song. This is such a close second.❤❤❤❤❤God rest ye in peace, Mr. Chapin. Gone way to soon.

[@daveking9393]

Perfect! I was searching for something great to listen to and watch while I did a few chores. I am looking forward to this. Thanks for sharing

[@mitzimoore3068]

Real people in most of his songs.

[@karynbricks2702]

Please do more of Harry.. he was an amazing story teller... Some of the vids on youtube have him in consert.. what an awesome show he put on ..

[@captainscarlet6682]

Loved the longer video. Cat’s in the Cradle is a must

[@karehelene]

I love Harry Chapin. I was binging on his music not too long ago. I was lucky enough to see him in concert 3 times. The last time was just a few months before he died and I was pregnant with my first child. Many of his songs were too long for the radio - for example Dance Band on the Titanic. Shooting Star is probably my favorite songs by him, but he had so many good songs. He was a master story-teller. It was not Harry singing the high part in the song, but one of his band members whose name escapes me now. A must listen - Better Place To Be and Mr. Tanner.

[@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd]

Harry Chapin was one of our great storyteller songwriters. I remember how I always was looking for this song to come on the radio. Every night I turned the radio on and went to bed. Without fail, "Taxi" came on before I went to sleep. I still remember that's when the legendary DJ Wolfman Jack had his radio show here in Los Angeles. Definitely, check out his "Cat's in the Cradle." Male reactors are usually very moved by this song.

[@floralevario5084]

Beautiful reaction. Informative too. Thank you for getting it.

[@acorrado5529]

Thanks for your reaction! He was a great song writer and story teller. Please react to "Cats In The Cradle", a song every father and son need to hear ( His best song IMO).

[@LeftysLefty]

And there she's acting happy Inside her handsome home... You should check out "30,000 Lbs of Bananas" - great song!

[@jefferytheis4157]

PLEASE man - as other have said, Chay-pin. Look out for the M (or no M). Yes, the falsetto voice was sung by his bass player. Deeply touching song. I almost get the feeling that you should listen again, not sure it registered with you - tough tho, for any song, in just a first hearing. Quick aside, a memory; I saw him play once, i came out a side door and by chance, met up with him. Had a nice chat. Nice memory.

[@lisawall3386]

He said it over and over. Lazy reader or what?

[@donnalong402]

"Big John" Wallace has a five octive range. He sings in a beautiful baritone on "Mr. Tanner".

[@davidpalmer7175]

"Dance Band on the Titanic" is one kick-ass Chapin song.

[@jodij6280]

Chapin is pronounced 'Chay-pin'. I think you would really like his song 'Cat's in the Cradle'. It's probably his most well-known song.

[@ericzeichert511]

In the encyclopedia under singer/songwriter, Harry, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and a few others will be featured prominently. The traffic accident that took his life is one of the sadder events of my teen years.

[@mitzimoore3068]

Just relax, sit back and listen to his live album. You wont be disappointed. He tells some good stories mixed in with the beautiful songs.

[@barryhickman6911]

If you watch the live version of this song, you will see the guy who sang those high parts!

[@knojustenuftobedangerous2442]

This was the first 8 track tape I bought, in my life. My favorite story teller. Try 30,000 pounds of bananas, fun one. Keep up the groovy work, dude.

[@jamison8185]

Great song choice but I think it's best to watch live versions of these singer songwriters. You would have John Wallace sing that high part live. Keep up the good work Salvo!

[@birdie1975]

Great reaction Salvo! Made me smile how shocked you are! I love this song and it never seemed unusual growing up in the seventies inCalif!😊

[@markjo9626]

Saw him 5 times. Simply the Best!

[@dkxkee]

@dkxkee 0 seconds ago First guy I ever saw in concert. Three hours of story after story. Every Harry Chapin song is a mini-movie in your head. Check out "Mr. Tanner," the saddest song ever written.

[@BlizzardSeeker]

Mary Chapin Carpenter (country artist) was a fifth cousin of Harry Chapin.

[@ChuckHackney]

This is a story song of which the 70s were loaded with such tunes, such as: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and across the pop universe, The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia, or Kenny R's Gambler or Coward of the County. In each of these cases you could have made a TV show or movie from the lyrics. In some cases, they did. This song is so much a part if that genre, it's imagery is one of the tops of all tunes of the era, and one of my favorite 70s songs. Use to karaoke to this song all the time, well except for that alto tenor part in the middle!!!!!

[@beverlybrown2673]

If at all possible, listen to, or watch video of, Harry performing live. He just had a contagious love of music, and a huge personality on stage, his infectious humor, and interaction with the audience was like he was chatting with friends. Sequel, Cat's In The Cradle, 30,000 lbs of Bananas, A Better Place To Be, WOLD, and so many more great story songs. Such a loss...

[@thomasa.bradley6292]

The high vocals you heard were the bass player, "Big John" Wallace.

[@kathleenhayes9320]

The high notes you heard is sung by big john wallace.

[@cnatview]

Harry didn't get much radio play back when he released his songs because they exceeded the 3 minutes that most radio stations allowed for songs. Harry played at many small colleges and he gained popularity just from word of mouth.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Sal, welcome to another great songwriter from the 70’s

[@charlenewebb5893]

We all Love Harry .RIP

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

There is a Harry Chapin food pantry here in Long Island so his good will carries on ❤

[@scuppernog1]

Harry wrote some wild songs back in the day. His song “Sniper” from the album Sniper and Other Love Songs is both the strangest and most uncomfortable to listen I have ever heard. I promise you one thing. If you listen to it you will never forget it. New sub ! Cheers from Texas! 🇨🇱🤘🏻😎

[@llschnitz]

Her experience at acting was marrying a rich man, living in a beautiful house, and acting happy even though she never reached her dream of being an actress. His experience in flying high was getting stoned.

[@antarcticorb9197]

I always wondered who sung that high part, thought it was a female vocalist.

[@heidibrown342]

CATS IN THE CRADLE his best song

[@alanpeterson4939]

Harry Chapin Sniper will shock you Mr. Tanner will make you cry Cats in the Cradle will make you rethink your life.

[@janetottomeyer9444]

You looking for different and powerful - have to hear Harry doing Sniper. Unbelievable. All of his songs are great stories.

[@sharondouglas9035]

The falsetto was his bass playret😊

[@daveking9393]

Chapin... ChAApin Long A

[@vicmusgrave1278]

They have a live version you should see too.

[@vagaickie]

So many powerful songs, but check out 'Cat's in the Cradle' - now that's a story that will grab you by the heart!

[@kansas1mjs483]

Mr Tanner and A Better Place to Be from Greatest Stories live album

[@maryshaw5578]

Yes! I Wanna Learn a Love Song from the same album also.

[@christinemoore4478]

Great reaction Salvo

[@alayneclancy7545]

Best Album cover ever was made was Harry Chapins Short Stories.

[@lefty5757]

You may want to check out more singers and songwriters going forward, I enjoyed this reaction. Thank you.

[@LanaLandon]

I would love for you to react to Depeche Mode-"Just Can't Get Enough." Also Lindsay Buckingham-"Trouble." Lisa Loeb- "Stay." One more - if you love Abba you will Love Erasure. "Voule Vous" or "A Little Respect."

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

The Live version is amazing.

[@paulrogers4483]

Harry was such an amazing singer and story teller. I remember being on the beach with my family when the news came over the radio about his death, I must have cried for a good half hour It saddens me that no one mentions "Circle" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIiTp52QntqSqNksi=awe2lhuX7SjTMQQS its a beautiful and superbly written and arranged piece. He wants the audience to sing along the chorus and at first not many do so he has the members of his backing band sing it to show anyone can sing it. The final run thru of it will give you chills ✌️Peace✌️

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Masterpiece time love you

[@beadybaby]

We miss him so much. For me, like Terry Kath.

[@CC-gd9wl]

TAXI It was raining hard in 'Frisco I needed one more fare to make my night A lady up ahead waved to flag me down She got in at the light Oh, where you going to, my lady blue It's a shame you ruined your gown in the rain She just looked out the window She said, "16 Parkside Lane" Something about her was familiar I could swear I'd seen her face before But she said, "I'm sure you're mistaken" And she didn't say anything more It took a while, but she looked in the mirror And she glanced at the license for my name A smile seemed to come to her slowly It was a sad smile, just the same And she said, "How are you, Harry?" I said, "How are you, Sue? Through the too many miles and the too little smiles I still remember you" It was somewhere in a fairy tale I used to take her home in my car We learned about love in the back of the Dodge The lesson hadn't gone too far You see she was gonna be an actress And I was gonna learn to fly She took off to find the footlights And I took off to find the sky Oh, I've got something inside me To drive a princess blind There's a wild man, wizard He's hiding in me, illuminating my mind Oh, I've got something inside me Not what my life's about 'Cause I've been letting my outside tide me Over 'til my time runs out Baby's so high that she's skying Yes, she's flying, afraid to fall I'll tell you why baby's crying 'Cause she's dying, aren't we all? There was not much more for us to talk about Whatever we had once was gone So I turned my cab into the driveway Past the gate and the fine trimmed lawns And she said, "We must get together" But I knew it'd never be arranged And she handed me 20 dollars for a 250 fare She said, "Harry, keep the change" Well, another man might have been angry And another man might have been hurt But another man never would have let her go I stashed the bill in my shirt And she walked away in silence It's strange how you never know But we'd both gotten what we'd asked for Such a long, long time ago You see she was gonna be an actress And I was gonna learn to fly She took off to find the footlights And I took off for the sky And here, she's acting happy Inside her handsome home And me, I'm flying in my taxi Taking tips and getting stoned I go flying so high, when I'm stoned

[@rosmeeker1964]

Taxi Sequel should be done next. You do want to know what happened next do you not?

[@wolfhound1452]

This was a great song a d it still sounds good now.

[@beckieabbott9342]

It's a sad song. A poignant reunion on a rainy night.

[@bettyartis3648]

Circle and I wanna learn a love song are brilliant too.

[@paulrogers4483]

Finally someone mentions Circle!!!!! Right on Dude!!!! That's my favorite of his.

[@LisaThomas-xz3ki]

There is a follow-up to this song that tells the rest of the story

[@jayarr961]

Big John Wallace does the high pitch stuff. If you listen to Mr. Tanner he is the deep baritone voice. The guy has range. You should react to Mr. Tanner,

[@zannebrazeau]

my fav album of his be greatest stories live

[@jamielandis4308]

Nobody tells a story like Harry. His live album, “Greatest Stories - Live” is the best live album I’ve ever heard. My personal favorite is “A Better Place To Be.” Fives stars, check it out!

[@dennisflury6942]

sometimes, this time, longer is better! TKS

[@jimfrederick3907]

John Wallace IS credited. Please read and not scan. At the 11:07 mark under "Personnel", he is the last one listed.