Harry Chapin

July 19, 1998
60 min
Season 1 - Episode 37: Harry Chapin

Season 1 - Episode 37: Harry Chapin

Behind the Music - Backdrop

Overview

Singer/songwriter Harry Chapin made a successful career out of setting short stories to music with hits like "Taxi," "W.O.L.D.", "Cats in the Cradle" and "Sequel." A staunch supporter of the socially disenfranchised, Chapin raised over five million dollars for various causes, yet in an ironic twist, he died in an auto accident on July 16, 1981, while on his way to perform at a benefit concert. We hear from Chapin's wife, friends and family as they discuss the musical storyteller whose life ended too short. Features interviews with Chapin's wife, friends and family.

Episode Information

TV Show

Behind the Music

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

37

Air Date

July 19, 1998

Runtime

60 minutes