Story of a Life
Harry Chapin · 1999
233 min · 47 tracks · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of storytelling woven through heartfelt melodies and poignant reflections on life's journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- narrative-driven lyrical exploration
- patient unfolding with emotional peaks
- thoughtful reflections on life
- engaging storytelling for quiet moments
- heartfelt melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 1999, 'Story of a Life' compiles Harry Chapin's most beloved narratives from his extensive career. By the time of its release, Chapin had established himself as a prominent folk singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and social activism, highlighted by hits such as 'Cats in the Cradle'. This album serves both as a tribute to his lasting impact and an introduction to new listeners unfamiliar with his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Taxi 6:42
- 2 Someone Keeps Callin’ My Name 2:53
- 3 Could You Put Your Light on, Please 4:30
- 4 Empty 2:58
- 5 Greyhound 5:39
- 6 Any Old Kind of Day 4:45
- 7 Sunday Morning Sunshine 3:50
- 8 Sniper 9:57
- 9 Better Place to Be 8:35
- 10 They Call Her Easy 4:03
- 11 Mr. Tanner 5:12
- 12 Mail Order Annie 4:54
- 13 W·O·L·D 5:12
- 14 Old College Avenue 4:27
- 15 Circle 3:22
Disc 2
- 1 Short Stories 4:35
- 2 Cat’s in the Cradle 3:48
- 3 I Wanna Learn a Love Song 4:24
- 4 30,000 Pounds of Bananas (live) 10:58
- 5 Shooting Star 4:06
- 6 What Made America Famous? 6:52
- 7 Vacancy 4:01
- 8 Dreams Go By 4:43
- 9 Tangled Up Puppet 3:42
- 10 The Rock 4:12
- 11 She Is Always Seventeen 4:18
- 12 The Mayor of Candor Lied 8:21
- 13 Caroline 3:40
- 14 Laugh Man 3:35
- 15 Taxi (live) 6:52
Disc 3
- 1 Corey’s Coming 5:38
- 2 If My Mary Were Here 3:26
- 3 Dance Band on the Titanic 5:11
- 4 Mismatch 4:55
- 5 I Wonder What Happened to Him 4:09
- 6 Dancin’ Boy 3:52
- 7 Flowers Are Red (live) 5:07
- 8 Poor Damned Fool 4:34
- 9 Jenny 4:47
- 10 I Wonder What Would Happen to This World 3:29
- 11 Old Folkie (live) 5:02
- 12 Remember When the Music - Reprise 3:56
- 13 God Babe, You’ve Been Good for Me 3:23
- 14 Story of a Life 5:21
- 15 November Rains 3:50
- 16 Sequel 6:40
- 17 Last Stand 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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