HArry Chapin sings SIX STRING ORCHESTRA live

[nutballgazette]

You know how I feel about Harry

[cbiscuit73]

Happy Birthday Harry... Hope you're flying high somewhere...rest in peace. 

[DotKhan]

Love the song. Saw him about a dozen times. Harry and his band are great in this.

As a professional in live performances, it looks like the spotlight operator was a little sloppy trying to cleanly switch hitting each musician. I was able to do that within the first week at my old job.

[ufuzzY58]

Harry was great I was very lucky to get to see him four times in Kansas City.The first time was mid 70's at the Cowtown Ballroom. It was a very good show.I miss seeing him, I think the world would have been better had he lived.

I hace some old records and listen to them often it bring's back a good time in my life.

[BenjiBets]

Miss you Harry :(

[AcousticPhases]

that was way kool and fun, thanks Harry.

Long may you live in our hearts and ears.

[Haroldbeavis1969]

Anyone notice this his live recordings are far, far superior to his studio work? He just kicked into another gear when he played in front of people, something he just couldn't duplicate in a studio. Kind of like the Beatles in reverse.

[timelyshadow]

I agree! But I don't think it was entirely his fault--I don't think he had TOO too much trouble in the studio, it's just that a lot of his studio tracks are a bit overproduced : /

Nevertheless, I love it all.

[Haroldbeavis1969]

I think it was more than that. Harry was all about personality and passion and I think it was hard for him to show these things in a studio as opposed to playing in front of people. You're right though, it was all good. RIP Harry, we will always miss you.

[GaijinBiker]

He's still alive.

[knoxvilleguy2]

He dedicated that to all the aspiring musicians, as well as the frustrated ones..... ;-)

[fosterfoster83]

Fantastic song. Way to go.

[janusandjachy]

This is good but I like the Muppet version more.

[atavener]

Me 2 lol

[BroadwayGalGA]

If I EVER had the nerve to try and play the guitar, this would be ME! Sweetly precious!

[wolfofthewhitemt]

did he write that for me?

[theoldgalah]

what a beaut song and how hard would it be to play that song...intentionally that is.

[RedLightBulbs]

Awesome.

[kapacon]

He's higher than a kite!

[fireavenger124]

huh>??

[kapacon]

Yes, I know the sloppiness is intentional. I just said that because of the time period--you know, the 70s!

[Cookiedude1202]

Is that a bad thing??

[BroadwayGalGA]

Listen to his playing on other songs. You could play that good in your dreams.

[kapacon]

I have two comments below. Apparently you missed one of them. And thank you for letting me know that I'm playing well.

[BroadwayGalGA]

Yes, I did. Thanks for setting me straight. May we all appreciate his genious. -BwayGal

[jamesgaspard]

This is my favorite song of all time. Thank you :)

[Phantomsbreath]

I love the double take after the chorus when the back up singers come in.

[clockwork9]

It's impossible to watch this without a huge smile on your face. Thanks so much for uploading it.

[Jamiethewookie]

Great video, love this.

[Pontos87]

haha, that was funny :D "Please have some respect, i'm about to do my solo" :D

[KGJT]

This is better tahn it swedish counterpart.

[mrbadx19]

this is the definitive version of 6 string orchestra. it makes you sing out loud along with it. makes me want to hook my computer to my 400 watt home stereo system, just to sing along and enjoy!

[Celestino51]

I will always love Harry...

He is the best songwriter ever...

REST IN PEACE , my friend...

[daddiov]

The Chapin family are still doing shows that keep this music alive. The shows usually consist of Tom, Steve, Big John Wallace and the children of Tom, Harry and Steve. The shows are awesome. You can find the schedule at Tom Chapin's web site.

[cockgrinch]

"Eat your god damned heart out Eric Clapton."

Hilarious:-)

[08airman]

Harry Chapin and Jim Croce were taken WAY before their time.

[bonzelite]

I like how he mocks the beginner guitar player in the song, playing intentionally crudely and simplistically in certain parts for emphasis.

He even plays out of sync during those comedic parts but stays in time with the song. It's hard enough to sing and play at the same time, but to intentionally throw yourself off in the middle of the song is pure genius!

He was taken from this world too damn soon, god damn, I miss that guy.

[McSuibne]

I was fortunate enough to see Harry twice. I was sixteen the firs time and had front row center seat. He was no more than six feet away from me. Miss him sadly.

[wee1man111]

whos the original of six string orcestra

[mrbadx19]

harry chapin, this is the original artist

[TheJadeSabre]

and the muppets covered it

[mrbadx19]

yeah, i know, scooter sang it, it's on youtube too! i'm a jim h too ! (scarey?!)

[efil4own1]

Funny...every time I hear this song, I sing it...but not in my own voice, as Scooter from "The Muppet Show".

[bearznorthCATHY]

"There's a Visene for that!"

Just kiddin',...heh heh good for you!

[bearznorthCATHY]

...and my hubby claims I sing like Kermit the Frog....eeeeeesh!

[TheJadeSabre]

love that episode

[efil4own1]

And there's a lot to nitpick in that number alone. For one thing, during the scenes where Scooter is in his bedroom playing, there's an autographed picture of that episode's guest star, Mark Hamill. And also, Dr. Teeth is not in the number with the rest of the band, so I think Jim Henson was performing Janice for that song only.

[stevequart]

Brilliant thanks for the posting bearznorthCATHY .

Whenever I hear or see Harry it always makes me smile, but with a twinge of sadness that we've lost him.

Cheers.

Steve

[radiofan6872]

This is such a great video; it really does remind me of all the guitar players I've known. Harry Chapin rules.

[Celestino51]

I will always miss Harry...

I think he is the best songwrighter of my time...

Harry, you are GREAT...

[JohnnySwitchblade]

Thank You for posting Harrys stuff! Where does the 1977 footage come from?

[jaredgetsacookie]

It's availible on the DVD ROCKPALAST Live.

[Ozimick57]

True music! He builds the song audibly!! Brilliant man, so sadly missed. RIP Harry

[roydonna123]

I love this song makes me feel young agian lol

[stephenhuff]

i love this song

[Marte1618]

One of my all time favorites...Eric Clapton eat your heart out. I miss you Harry!

[snackleforkofemir]

Any way i can give this 10 stars ?

[gcw57]

One of my favourite early songs - in it's original version, of course.