Harry Chapin sings DANCE BAND on the TITANIC Live

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[TheBluesDixonary]

I wish Harry was still with us. But he would have died at the shit that is going on in this country now. We are definitely a Dance Band on the Titanic. Everybody sing, "Nearer My God to Thee."

[happymike44]

Thanks to Harry I became interested in the Titanic.

I discovered I am related to one of the builders and a survivor as well.

I have read nearly every book published on the Titanic without Harry I never would have such a great hobby.

Harry was the soundtrack to my childhood and I still listen to him.

[LordSnow69]

We miss you Harry. Six String Orchestra is where it all started for me.

[passionatepoet123]

women and childen and chaplins first...haha just classic



[passionatepoet123]

he's seriously the greatest singer/song writer who has ever lived. No one can tell a story like Harry. Sadly I was around 1 year old when he passed away. My mom raised me to his music since i was about 9 years old. His albums don't have one or 2 hits, everydamn song I've heard him sing has grown on me. I wish I could have seen him live.....actually hurts that I know I wont ever be able to....I'll see ya when I get there Harry, thanks for your music and for your humanitarisom. Rip my friend

[vivsgran]

that dislike HAD to be a mistake.. always trust the cheap seats.. and rarely trust computers.. those pesky "erroneous dislike buttons "

[worm60]

99 YEARS AGO TODAY..R.I.P. TO ALL WHO LOST THERE LIFES

[bensdadfrank]

Harry was the best, and the work he did for world hunger was most remarkable. He could never understand why people in this world went hungry ,with all of the things we waste. You can always count on the cheap seats! RIP Harry.

[foxfoot]

it's such a sad moment really...the best storyteller i know basically says...well, we're fucked, so , at least, maybe we can have a little fun.....

[2patrock]

Women and children and chaplains first-HAHAHAHA

[2patrock]

We're playin' this date for the Lord!

[cremulator69]

WHO THE HELL CAN DISLIKE THIS

[ziglet53]

Love the studio version of this song. Talk about socially relevent, this is it. Wish I knew how to blip it but I'm a technomoron. It's just one of those songs that people would really like if more people heard it.

The audio quality on this one doesn't do the song justice.

[AuntieN2]

Love, Love, Love this! I'm sure the way they played it in the movie was close to how they actually, played it but it's the story Chapin tells that is so great!

Thank you for the post!

[TheZAMBONILADY]

I'VE NEVER HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE. THANKS FOR POSTING IT. MY GRANDMOTHER'S STEPFATHER WAS WHAT THEY CALLED A 'FIREMAN' -THE GUY WHO STOKED THE ENGINES- ON THE TITANIC, BUT WAS TRANSFERRED OFF JUST BEFORE SHE SAILED.

[DPK12]

Sends shiversssssss down my spine to listen to this class act.

[falcon9132]

Todays the anniversary of the titanic's destruction.

[ziglet53]

That's our fed govt. They're in the Dance Band on the Titanic. Only diff is we, the people, see the iceberg but our dear president & govt seem oblivious.

[Demspissmeoff]

Harry Chapin was both a great musician and humanitarian. If memory serves me correctly, he was 1 of the 1st to set up or support food banks back in the late 70s. He donated much of his income to charity, and was driving a VW Golf when he died. But what I'll always remember are how his songs could make me laugh, cry, touch my heart and smile all in the same song. Not to mention while singing along at the same time. May God continue to bless you in heaven for your humanitarian efforts on earth.

[ziglet53]

So glad to see & hear this on youtube! It seems like a socially relevent song for today, does it not?

Got kiss Harry at a fundraiser concert for some charity - a buck a kiss. Cool, huh? Heavens that was way back in the early '80s!

[MW277j]

OMG how I miss Harry

[Cptjaialai]

yea I was 18 and I saw him and his brother alone because the band got snowed in... it was awsome I still get a tear when I listen to him..the worrld whould be a better place if he was still here

[MobileSpies]

I'm 42. I cant remember how old I was, then..probably about 10 or 11...Harry played a show and it was just him, no back up band or anything. Small theater, cant remember where. We were sitting way in the upper deck and he requested people from the audience to help sing mr tanner. I ran down but didnt make it in time. He then stopped singing and asked if someone was scrambling down from the cheap seats, the usher pushed me to go. I got to stand right next to him and sing. I will never forget it.

[BigManWithAGun99]

i 'm only 24 and grew up on Harry Chapin thanks to my Mom's good taste in music, and I have to say this is one of the best songs I have ever heard.

[cremulator69]

harry chapin was one the best songwriters ever, may he rest in peace

[analogyman]

Brilliant song--brilliant guy. Remember him today: he is worth being remembered!

[babesaiwhat]

omg we had to sing this song in language...........kinda embarrisning but funny

[tomyg2]

Thanks for uploading. I love this song and the album is a classic. I saw Harry in concert only a few weeks before his untimely death. It was shocking. I'll always have fond memories of this great writer and performer.

[9erfandex]

Unbegoodgollylievable! This just may be my all time fave from Harry C., in fact the entire l.p. was on the lifesaver list! Harry and the boys pulled me through more than a couple of close calls, since then I honestly have not listened to this until today, pleasantly surprised and equallly grateful, you bet! So, as always thanks to the person responsible for the upload, namely bearznorthCATHY, thanks to you folks at youtube for the space, RIP Harry, and:ROCK ON SHINDIGGERS!

[ToTurnIs2AdmitDefeat]

I am a hugh fan. I was just watching this thinking that I wish I had seen him live at least once. Lucky you!

[matt75hooper]

Saw him 16 times live. Awesome. Okemo Mt, Cape Cod, Beantown, NYC....... This was a very special human being. He squeezed 30 hours into every day.  If energy and drive could be measured in pounds Harry Chapin had a metric ton on the nearest possible challenger.

[tragnilrats]

Does Harry know a bad song??

[buzzwaffle]

nearer my god to thee + in god we trust =

how come we keep getting separated from our money?

[cremulator69]

what a great songwriter harry was, a very big lose

[RLMX2]

Great site. My younger brother turned me onto to Harry. Him and I were to see Harry one weekend but I had to play in my own band that night. That decision I will always regret!! Thanks for keeping this alive.

Dan

[tkinfrance]

Hi all new to this site,but as a "Harry" fan from the beginning ( Heads n Tails )and still -- thanks for all the postings.

Saw Harry twice when he toured the UK in the late 70's and he sang this from his then "New" album-- the greatest singer/songwriter ever ,but to see him live --wow--no-one came near. There are few artists?? who truly changed or influenced peoples lives ,but Harry did. My proudest moment was meeting and talking to him after a concert .

R.I.P Friend -you "did something"

[bigdude6969]

I was also lucky to see him live less than a year before he left us. Greatest singer/songwriter ever. RIP, my friend. Can't believe it's been 27 years now.

[jasjerm2005]

neither can I. I am 21 and have listened all my life. I love Harry and his songs are beauty in and of themself. I am so glad someone else feels the joy. Peace :)

[NixonMcvicar]

Hey, my dad got me into this in 1978, I was 13 ! Damn, we loved that music. My dad died this year, aged 70 - the music still stands. It's great. Enjoy !

[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.

[doug7827]

wow execlent thanks for that info dont forget people its about his family to that alwys seemed to be there on stage with him.

[WarrenPeice]

King Biscuit Flower Hour has a site now and theres a great version of Harrys concerts for them and Bill Graham. I love this album

[viperverona]

Thanks for the post! I love Harry. I have two boys who are 7 and I play Harry all the time for them and they love it! I even had a teacher say she was blown away that they would know who Harry Chapin was. I replied "well you know, Harry was the best!"

[gunfiremessiah]

Hats off to you. Kids need to know that before this era of famous for absolutely nothing celebrities, there was actually great Americans.

[Parrow]

I completely agree.

[tealeaves48]

Ditto.

[bigdude6969]

It's hard to believe you've been gone now over 20 years. I remember that day so clear. Loved seeing you live in concert. RIP my friend.

[DPK12]

I've loved this song for years but never seen this clip. Cheers for this technology

[Mmmmoaa]

Thanks so much for posting. I remember being about 10yrs when my big sister saved and bought the record, I loved it. Ahh such great memories from such a great, loving and generous man. Thanks from down under.

[imjones007]

brilliant thanks for sharing this with us remember it as if it were only yesterdy

[gerryryan]

imagine rolling stone voted this worst song of the year,best album he ever did imho

[tomyg2]

Many thanks for posting this vid from a fantastic album. I saw Harry play only a few months before his untimely death. Such a loss. Thanks again.

[languagedancer]

Ah Harry, I miss ya so much

[GozerJr]

"Woman and Children and Chaplins first" I just love that line, cracks me up every time. The old chaplin wasnt gonna risk his behind!