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14 - Shooting Star
From 1974's "Verities & Balderdash". On December 7, 1987, on what would have been his 45th birthday, Harry was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his tireless charity efforts, particularly in the name of hunger. He was a key player in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977 (the only member who attended every meeting) and the inspiration for USA for Africa and Hands Across America, which were organized by Ken Kragen, who had been Chapin's manager. "It's hard to overestimate the amount of good he did. There are a huge number of people who probably have no idea who he is. All they know is they got fed because of him and they wouldn't have otherwise, both in this country and abroad." ~ Sen. Patrick Leahy A tribute concert that day brings us Pat Benatar's wonderful cover of this song.
Harry Chapin's 14 Best Story Songs
On July 16, 1981, singer/songwriter/humanitarian Harry Chapin died in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway en route to yet another benefit concert. He was only 38 years old. On the 30th anniversary of this tragedy, I'd like to share 14 of his best story songs (Top 10 was far too hard!). All via my YouTube playlist Harry Chapin (1942 - 1981). Long live Harry!
