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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0081227587529 Format: Box set Label: Elektra / Wea Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea MPN: 75875 Number Of Discs: 3 Publisher: Elektra / Wea Release Date: October 19, 1999 Studio: Elektra / Wea Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The 1970s produced a peculiar school of singer-songwriters whose narrative-driven lyrics set them apart from their self-reflective peers. Think of David Ackles and Randy Newman on the fringes, and far nearer the mainstream, the "Captain Jack"-era Billy Joel and earnest-to-the-core Harry Chapin. Chapin first made a splash in 1972 with "Taxi," a claustrophobic little melodrama set in a cab. He made the top 20 two years later with the familial "Cat's in the Cradle." Though he'd never climb so high again, songs such as "W*O*L*D" and "Dance Band on the Titanic," and albums like Verities & Balderdash kept the folk crooner in the spotlight. From there, he championed a variety of social causes until he was killed in a 1981 auto accident. Story of a Life packages three discs of Chapin recordings in one attractive box. Given the singer's excesses (he wasn't the subtlest of artists, either as a writer or singer), that's a lot of Chapin. But fans will appreciate the loving liner essays from family members and, of course, the cinematic songs from a performer whose heart was always in the right place. --Steven Stolder Average Rating:
 Rating: - What can one say?As a LONG time fan of Harry Chapin I can only say if you're any fan at all this is the one CD set you need to either start or complete your Harry collection! Rating: - Great CD setThis 3 CD set is exactly what I was looking for, has all of Chapin's best songs on it and is comprehensive of his work. And the CDs are inserted in a book with photos and stories from people in his life which are very interesting to read. I would definitely recommend it! Rating: - Great collection!I had thoroughly enjoyed Harry's music in years past and found this to be a wonderfully complete collection allowing me to just remember those days! Rating:  - Harry sings them allA really great balladeer. I love listening to this set. Rating: - Great JobI think this set really shows who Harry Chapin was. Great to have such a large selection of his music in one place also |
