Tag Archives: Harry Chapin

On Folk Music

Posted on January 11, 2025 by richp45198

Folk music has been on my mind and heart, partially because of the film “A Complete Unknown” and also because of the death of Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary. The songs of Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, … Continue reading →

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On the Music of Harry Chapin

Posted on January 22, 2021 by richp45198

Sadly many do not remember Harry Chapin. He was a singer/songwriter whom I first heard in the 1970s on PBS. Many of his songs were ballads — stories of people trying to face life. His story-songs ranged from one about … Continue reading →

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On Dreams Deferred

Posted on December 16, 2013 by richp45198

When I was 15 years old, I had three dreams for the future: 1. to be a Catholic priest; 2. to be an actor; and 3. to be a Major League baseball player. Obviously, none of these dreams came to … Continue reading →

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