Greatest Stories Live
70 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A compelling blend of storytelling and folk melodies that captures the essence of American life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic storytelling with emotional depth
- engaging narratives for reflective moments
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Greatest Stories Live' came during Harry Chapin's rise as a prominent folk singer-songwriter. This live album followed his breakthrough success with 'Cat’s in the Cradle' and showcases his ability to connect deeply with audiences through narrative-driven music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreams Go By 4:54
- 2 W·O·L·D 5:04
- 3 Saturday Morning 3:05
- 4 I Wanna Learn a Love Song 5:04
- 5 Mr. Tanner 5:17
- 6 A Better Place to Be 9:59
- 7 Let Time Go Lightly 4:56
- 8 Cat’s in the Cradle 4:04
- 9 Taxi 6:53
- 10 Circle 7:22
- 11 30,000 Pounds of Bananas 11:28
- 12 The Shortest Story 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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