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Legends of the Lost and Found

Harry Chapin

83 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music

A tapestry of storytelling woven through heartfelt melodies and poignant folk narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic narrative journey unfolds
  • heartfelt storytelling with depth
  • wave-like pacing keeps interest
  • engaging tales for reflective moments
  • for long, quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Legends of the Lost and Found' was Harry Chapin's fifth studio album, following his successful 'Portrait Gallery.' By this time, Chapin had established himself as a prominent figure in folk music, known for his narrative-driven songs and social activism.
Stylistic neighbors
Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot· John Denver

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Old Folkie 4:51
  • 2 Stranger With the Melodies 7:05
  • 3 We Were Three 5:19
  • 4 Legends of the Lost and Found 4:11
  • 5 Flowers Are Red 5:08
  • 6 Pretzel Man 3:08
  • 7 Odd Job Man 5:15
  • 8 Tangled Up Puppet 4:36
  • 9 Get on With It 5:21
  • 10 If My Mary Were Here 4:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Poor Damned Fool 4:27
  • 2 Copper 5:14
  • 3 The Day They Closed the Factory Down 5:47
  • 4 Mail Order Annie 5:44
  • 5 Corey’s Coming 8:09
  • 6 You Are the Only Song / Circle 4:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata