A Musician and Story Teller Tribute to Harry Chapin

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On November 30, 1976, the late Harry Chapin (1942-1981), a folk singer and humanitarian, performed at Kennedy Hall on the campus of St. Vincent College in Latrobe PA.  Prior to attending that concert I enjoyed the stories that Harry told in songs.  It was a memorable performance as he captivated the audience with his hit songs such as as “Taxi, “Cats in the Cradle,” and “W*O*L*D”.   I would listen to Harry on cassette tapes as I drove up and down the east coast of the United States during my time in the Navy.  These trips usually included a stop in my home town of Latrobe PA.  Harry was committed to the service of others particularly the poor, hungry, and disadvantaged.  A true humanitarian harry co-founded the World Hunger Year (now Why Hunger).  Today, as I reflect back on that concert, his music, and my time alone in the car, I realize how aspects of some stories that Harry told have also taken place in my life.  Thank you Harry may your music and stories live on for another generation.

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