Harry Chapin - Why Do Little Girls

[MrKawa74]

Harry will LIVE forever through his lyrics, his music transcends all ages. Harry reaching the potential that we only can dream, thank you God for gracing use with Harry, even for a short while. Why do all the Gifted leave use so soon. Harry's song never get old . He warms the Heart. Thanks for Posting ..

[maidenmetal1]

Thank you so much for posting this my best friends hippy parents used to play it for us in high school and now that I have a son and daughter of my own I will play it for them, as I teach them BOTH to reach for the stars...

[TinyDancer500]

@maidenmetal1 Bless all the hippy parents! Sounds like a lesson learned and passed on, though, so bless you and your kids, too :-)

[TheFlameforTrouble]

this song is just so much about the way that it is there is so much truth in the words and the song itself it was his voice and just him at his best

[dmreichman100]

OMG!! At 4:43 there is a pic of all four reasons I ever learned to play guitar and write songs; Jim Croce, James Taylor, Harry Chapin and John Denver, all in the same pic. Unbelieveable. The Dream Team of singer / songwriters (albeit not including the piano players, Billy Joel & Elton John). But OMG...Thank you so very much. I am truly moved.

[TinyDancer500]

@dmreichman100 Forgive the delay, been offline a while. I'm sure they probably met, but, alas, that's not Jim Croce in the pic, it's Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian guitar god :-) An outstanding songwriter, too. Points for the Elton and Billy ref, I heartily agree. I hope the song and pics are still inspiring!

[MrStrman]

Wow! Great video! Thanks!

[TinyDancer500]

@MrStrman You're welcome! :-) And thank *you*, so glad people are enjoying this obscure Harry tune.

[donjohn8]

Excellent photographic selections!

[TinyDancer500]

@donjohn8 Thanks! I was quite pleased with the image I found for the "Why did the little girls come broken" line (1:20), dead chuffed, I was :-) And the Crooked House (3:40) near the end.

[schroeycat]

Funny thing about that night. The performance I originally bought the tickets for was cancelled due to staff illness. I contemplated not going on the make up night cause I was feeling not great. (That changed as soon as the show started!) It's like it was meant to be!!

[TinyDancer500]

@schroeycat Don't you love when the universe seems to unfold in just the right way? You and Corey were simply meant to be there :-)

[schroeycat]

Sorry I double posted the one part. Had to keep chopping it up to fit the test. thought you'd enjoy the story.

[TinyDancer500]

@schroeycat Well worth the extra posts, great stuff, you lucky stiff! Love how the "young" girls stood out from the crowd of old fogies ;-) Missed the chance to catch the same show here in Toronto a few years back. Seems I'm always just missing Harry even after all these years. Thanks for sharing such a cool tale!

[schroeycat]

I looked and Meg and said, "I named her" and we followed. Turns out that Big John and Howie Fields were in the audience that night and chilling with cast. I was in awe but too shocked to say much. I'll never forget it.

[schroeycat]

He asked what the young girls were doing there and they talked about their parents. And then my daughter's friend Megan piped up , "And she's Corey." Corey's Coming was not not part of the show but he started singing it right there. Then he grabbed her and said come on. He took her back into the building.

[schroeycat]

Anyway Corey came with me. We ran into 3 of her old high school friends there. 2 are sisters and they came because their parents had a funeral and could not use their tickets. With the exception of these 20 something kids, the audience consisted of people my age. After the show we were talking outside the theatre. One of the actors came out and I told him i'd really enjoyed the show after I got over the fact that it wasn't Harry singing the songs.

[rockabyerebel]

ok there has been some discussion on how harry chapin died he is the story straight from his wife sandy to me. harry was sitting in traffic on the long island expressway when an 18 wheeler rear ended him at 80 mph. his car burst into flames. it is estimated that he lived for approximately 30mins in the burning car while emt's tried to free him. it was the one time in his life he was not at fault he was a terrible driver.

[TinyDancer500]

@rockabyerebel Thanks for the input, rebel, I really do appreciate it.

[dnoonan1000]

I was a teenager when he died and I actually remember the reports that it was believed a heart attack was the cause of the accident. I have not researched this, but I do remember the sad day very well. I had seen him in concert not long before his passing and even got to meet him. Have a photo somewhere.....

[TinyDancer500]

@dnoonan1000 I was 17 myself and well remember the news reports. How lucky for you to have seen him in concert and to meet him! Bet you have great memories. One of my few real regrets in life, never had the chance to do either. His songs still keep me going, though. Long live Harry!

[milesofsmiles182]

what is this song about?

[TinyDancer500]

@milesofsmiles182 First up, a pox on YouTube 'cause I didn't get any notice about this message, so sorry for the delay! My own nutshell interpretation: feminism before it was hip :-) Why are girls expected to play roles and not reach too far, but the boys allowed to dream as big as they want? Girls grow up to be women that give us all life, take care of everyone else, including the boys, but men (in general) can still act like little boys. Can't speak for Harry, but that's my take.

[schroeycat]

@TinyDancer500Absolutely loved your interpertation. Was 25 when he died and coincidentally had my first pregnancy confirmed by the Dr. on 7/16/81. My daughter born the following March is named Corey.

[TinyDancer500]

@schroeycat Thanks, I try! So glad you didn't tell me about Corey on Saturday, hon, I'd probably still be sniffling :-) That's just marvelous. Quite the bittersweet day for you indeed. Silly question, but has she heard "Corey's Coming" by now? I still can't sing-along without crying like a baby ... and she said, my name is Corey ... kills me every time. Blessings from Canada to you both!

[schroeycat]

@TinyDancer500 Ah yes. She's heard it too many times to count as well as all his other music. I saw him in concert twice. About 6 or 7 years ago a small, local theater put on a production entitled "Remember When the Music" They acted out many of Harry's songs. It was really well done..

[Masontruth]

I do not believe there was alcohol involved in the accident. He was rear ended. He was a great singer with a heart of gold. Thank you Harry

[MrKawa74]

The great harry chapin , love this song, he paints a beautiful picture with his lyrics

[Nipahc]

Tnx for posting this but yes, accident information is wrong. I'm no personal relation but namesake... still parents and I were advid fans!

[booknplays]

The world would be a better place if more people had a heart like Harry's. He was taken much too soon. So many songs never written and we are the poorer for it.

[snarfthefierce]

good job!

[KittGibson]

I love that you put the Chapin Brothers at 1:09! Incredible song by a man with a beautiful soul. :)

[RaveHunter01]

Hey TinyDancer500, i'm related to Harry Chapin and I know that he died in a car crash with a drunk driver. So why don't you actually find out what really happened instead of lying to everybody.

[drmorq]

@RaveHunter01 he had a heart attack and hit a steel truck.

[TinyDancer500]

@RaveHunter01 I was offline when this was posted, apologies for the delay. I've done a lot of reading on Harry's life and death and, while reports do vary, the overwhelming factoid I read involved a possible heart attack which led to the erratic driving which led to being rear-ended by the tractor trailer. No mention of alcohol. I can only go by what I've read. As a relative, maybe you know something the public doesn't. Sorry for any confusion, just trying to share some great music.

[BobRDeTamble]

God I miss Harry..! :(

[fanboy4224]

I grew up listening to Harry Chapin, both my parents loved him and it sort of grew on me too. You did a wonderful job on the stills and a great video.

[mcmorrison]

Underrated Harry Chapin tune: Thanks. Reminds me of 19 YO Dayna Aman of Simi Valley. -MC2

[niceguy9418]

Wonderful job! This is one of my favorite Chapin songs! And it's one that no one really knows, so I'm very impressed to find it! Good job on the stills!

[TinyDancer500]

You really are a nice guy, niceguy9418, thanks! :-) I'm encouraged by the reception this has received and will definitely be doing more. Thanks so much!

[StroutsInk]

Such a good song, Thank you for subscribing. (:

[TinyDancer500]

Thank *you*, my dear!

[SMKWW]

Many, many, many years ago, when I was in college, I used this song as the basis for an essay on gender differences in education. The lecturer didn't like it. I did. That was one of the things about Harry - he helped you learn to think while he entertained you.

You,ve done a wonderful job with this. Thank you very much.

[TinyDancer500]

Obviously that lecturer was a heathen :-) Good on ya for incorporating just the kind of thinking Harry endorsed, sounds a bit like "Flowers Are Red" in action there. Thanks so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it!

[SMKWW]

Oh, he was, no doubt about that!

I used "Flowers are Red" for a tutorial discussion, combined with a wall full of flower paintings from my year 3 prac class. Another heathen lecturerer, I'm afraid but a couple of students got the idea...

You're entirely welcome - all praise well deserved.

[TinyDancer500]

Something tells me you probably got through to more students than you think :-) Thanks, hon!

[musicman70splus]

love the voice nice post thanks

[TinyDancer500]

Not your usual type of music, hon, but I figured the era was at least applicable :-) Thank you!

[tragnilrats]

Im lovin it.......amazing compilation of shots.....a very nice job.......wow...must have taken days......Cheers!!!!!

[TinyDancer500]

Oh yeah, took me a *lot* longer than I thought. Got the idea three days ago and just dove right it. So glad you approve, my dear, thanks so much, I consider that as close as I'm going to get to an official stamp of approval!

[FrancisRidley]

OMG! This is a huge departure for you! Congratulations Rhonda! I love this production. While I was a big Chapin fan long ago, I don't recall thing song. Very nice. Thank you. :)

[TinyDancer500]

Thanks, hon, really appreciate that! Stepped out of my comfort zone for this project, that's for sure. The song wasn't a hit, no, just an album track I've always loved, Harry's version of a feminist anthem :-) Glad you liked it!

[FrancisRidley]

It certainly is nice to hear the more obscure tracks after having to listen the hits so many times over the years. :)

[TinyDancer500]

That's what I was hoping for, to be able to share some of Harry's gems (IMHO, of course). Have you heard "Bummer" yet? As the kids say, check it out, wowee. Now there's an obscure Chapin song for people sick of feel-good tunes! :-) Not a chance I was going to make a slide-show out of it, wouldn't know where to start, so thank goddess the audio's here.

[TinyDancer500]

Glad you got a chance to hear it, hon, 'cause I just noticed the fantastic "Bummer" and the account from which it was posted have disappeared from YT :-( Maybe I'll tackle it, what do you think, too controversial?