Costner's singing doesn't ring true Nov 22, 2008
Bruce Springsteen kicks off the collection well enough with a live version of "Remember When the Music" recorded during a 1987 Harry Chapin tribute concert at Carnegie Hall and introduced by Springsteen with a droll story. And the collection ends with John Lennon's iconic "Give Peace a Chance.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hard Rock International Announces the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' Campaign to Raise Awareness and Funding for WHY in its Fight Against Hunger and Poverty Oct 29, 2008
WHY is a not-for-profit registered 501(c)(3) organization founded by radio talk show host and present Executive Director Bill Ayres, and the late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin ... Bruce Springsteen "Remember When The Music" Harry Chapin Tribute concert live at Carnegie Hall, 1987 2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
XM Radio's 'The Bob Edwards Show' Wins Edward R. Murrow Award for Critically-Acclaimed Documentary on Homeless Children Jul 2, 2008
In addition to the Murrow Award, The Invisible: Children Without Homes has already been recognized with several other awards, including the United Nations Department of Public Information Gold Award, New York Festivals Award, Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism, Harry Chapin Media Award, Livingston Award, and National Network for Youth Champions of Runaway and Homeless Youth Award. A special encore presentation of the award-winning radio documentary will air on Friday, July 4 at 8 a.m. ET on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Playhouse children’s production tells Gospel story in an innovative way Jun 27, 2008
And the music by Harry Chapin is quite catchy. The Fulton County Playhouse will present the children's show, "Cotton Patch Gospel," at 7:30 p.m. today. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Playhouse children’s production set Jun 13, 2008
BRYANT - The Fulton County Playhouse children's production is currently rehearsing "Cotton Patch Gospel" by Tom Key and Russell Treyz, with music and lyrics by Harry Chapin. "Cotton Patch Gospel" is a modern telling of the story of Jesus as found in Matthew. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
"Desert Passages" May 27, 2008
I also like pop music by Jim Croce and Harry Chapin. I like writers who tell stories, especially. (Suite101.com)
Madison actors to perform 'Cotton Patch Gospel' Apr 22, 2008
During the early 1970s, playwrights Tom Key and Russell Treyz adapted Jordan's work for the stage and collaborated with Harry Chapin to score the play using bluegrass music. It was some of the last musical work that Chapin -- the creator of songs such as "Cat's in the Cradle" and "Taxi" -- would complete before his death in an automobile accident. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ to play at Anchor church Feb 15, 2008
Music and lyrics are by Harry Chapin, and is based on the book by Tom Key and Russell Treyz. This year marks the 21st annual production of St. John Players, and as in the past, will feature two dinner theater and two matinee shows. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Jackson Browne - Solo Acoustic, Vol. 2 Set for Release March 4, 2008 on Inside Recordings Feb 1, 2008
Recent humanitarian honors include the John Steinbeck Award and the Chapin-World Hunger Year Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award. In 2007, Browne re-united with his Musicians United For Safe Energy (MUSE) co-founders Graham Nash and Bonnie Raitt to oppose a revival of the nuclear energy industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A legend never dies Jan 20, 2008
Those of you who are intrigued by the tradition of the folky singer-songwriter who composes songs of freedom in the face of oppression will doubtless be aware of my interest in the long line of artistes that runs from Tracy Chapman, Harry Chapin, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. And there are many more examples outside of the non-English-speaking world like Chiles Victor Jara, Thailands Surachai Nga Caravan Jantimatorn and Afghanistans Ahmad Zahir. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
More of this story Aug 25, 2007
Site Features Friday, August 24, 2007 12:01 PM EDT The Legend of Harry Chapin Lives On ... A tribute to Harry Chapin benefits a local charitable organization ... The Legendary Songs of Harry Chapin, a tribute to Harry Chapin performed by Satinwood, will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Road, Westerly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Concert for the cause Aug 24, 2007
By Marshall Williams Harry Chapin. "The Legend of Harry Chapin" would make a great story ballad, but only Harry Chapin could write it ... This year, the benefit will honor Harry Chapin with a tribute concert featuring two of his longtime collaborators, bassist and singer "Big John" Wallace and drummer Howard Fields. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Campers' choice: Grueling odyssey or beastly neighbors Jul 16, 2007
" The woman did not disagree. She left early the next morning. I've thought of packing up early myself on occasion. Not because of the Canadians. They were loud but very friendly and willing to stop the hockey fight songs around 10 p.m. But once we were next to about 20 people crammed into a site meant for two tents. Not that this was a problem. Nor was their gigantic gas barbecue that cooked all day. But the nonstop John Denver CD was brutal. "Rocky Mountain High," "Annie's Song," "Take Me Home... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Car Camping: Neighbors From Hell Jul 15, 2007
Why not Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin or Jim Croce just to mix it up. Finally, another camper, who was many sites away, imploded. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Check out what's happening at Misquamicut Beach this week! Jul 6, 2007
The Legendary Songs of Harry Chapin. Satinwood with 'Big John' Wallace and Howard Fields, original members of the Harry Chapin band at Venice Ballroom, Shore Road, Westerly, RI. For info call 401-322-1026. (Westerly Sun, RI)
From my perspective May 31, 2007
When I hear a song like singer/songwriter Harry Chapin s Cat s In the Cradle, I m reminded that not all families get it right. It makes me appreciate the joy I had growing up, spending time with family. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
Spirit of a Troubadour May 11, 2007
He wraps his words around jazz-inflected progressions and harmonic interludes, sung with a gentle storyteller's voice that might remind some of the late Harry Chapin. With Memorial Day coming up this month, "Bandana Man" is an especially poignant song, with a former soldier who has survived the Vietnam War crisscrossing the country on his motorcycle with other vets, perhaps riding to help forget the sorrows he saw there. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Music for 'Mother Earth' Apr 11, 2007
Jen Chapin, daughter of the legendary singer-songwriter Harry Chapin of Huntington, will be featured at the concert along with performers Eddie Money, Joan Osborne, the Bacon Brothers band and singer Eden White. The concert is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Tilles Center at 720 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Students knockin' on Dylan's door at Lifelong Learning class Mar 27, 2007
That quote came from Russ Gifford near the end of a 90-minute interview that touched on rock music of the 1960s and '70s -- Bob Dylan, The Byrds, concept albums, Jefferson Airplane, The Who, The Beach Boys, Jim Morrison, Johnny Cash, bootlegs, influences, Rolling Stone, The Band, politics, Dylan, vinyl, CDs, the lyrics, the business, Led Zeppelin, California Dreamin', technology, disco, rap, Woodstock, The Last Waltz, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Dylan, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Animals, Bob... (Sioux City Journal)
Celebrating Chapin Mar 18, 2007
In his tragically short life, Harry Chapin managed to not only win a cupboard full of awards but to also raise millions for charity ... In this field its hard to find someone who lived life with as much gusto as Harry Chapin ... But what Harry Chapin did that no one can take away from him is live the message that he preached. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
