It's a beautiful romantic mystery. For myself, I like to believe that Corey was a fantasy, but such a powerful fantasy that even though the old man made her up, he eventually came to truly believe she existed, and that they'd shared this incredible romance, and that she would someday return to him. And such was his love, and such was his skill at story-telling, that the young man not only believes that she is real, but actually SEES her, and shares the same fantasy of a love affair with her.
He may have never known her at'al, the whole song may have been one of the young mans stories, and the old man never existed, or the young man may have imagined her at John Joseph's funereal, but you do raise an interesting question... If she was real, and so the old man, then how did they met, maybe she was someone whom worked the trains?
@derekspencer100 I see Corey as Old John Joseph's Guardian Angel. His path to paradise "when she holds you, She enfolds you in her world." Maybe I am wrong but still love this song and Harry !
@ SongsofHarry - You are definitely are not wasting anyone's time. Any fan of Harry's appreciates your uploads. OMG how I miss Harry and wonder what gifts we did nor receive. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.
@ TinyDancer500 - thank you as well for keeping Harry's memory alive
Thanks for posting this, I bought a couple of copies of this CD, Had to get it through the Harry Chapin Foundation. I just found Harry Chapin Radio, harry chapin foundation .o r g
@nutballgazette Do you mind if I ask when you got the CD? Send them a cheque years ago (for this CD specifically, SO hard to find) and never heard a peep back, which really surprised me :-( Maybe they're back on track now.
Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! THE best version of this beauty he ever recorded, IMNSHO ;-) Caught one mistake in the lyrics, as you asked, this line: "Standing there in silence, with a shola around her head", should be "a shawl around her head". I'm a massive Harry fan and have (just about) every single song transcribed by album in my files. Give me a shout if you need anything. Thanks again, I do so love this version.
@SongsofHarry You are not wasting your time or any one who appreciates Harry's music. Thank you for your posts. I enjoy relaxing listening to Harry Chapin after a long day or week. Glad their other fans out there that share his songs.
It's a beautiful romantic mystery. For myself, I like to believe that Corey was a fantasy, but such a powerful fantasy that even though the old man made her up, he eventually came to truly believe she existed, and that they'd shared this incredible romance, and that she would someday return to him. And such was his love, and such was his skill at story-telling, that the young man not only believes that she is real, but actually SEES her, and shares the same fantasy of a love affair with her.
Ilikegargoyles 3 months ago
One small correction. Line 6 should be "Moving through his memories" (or Movin') not just "Move".
Ilikegargoyles 3 months ago
I'm proud to say I was named after this song. I love this song so much its a wonderful story :)
turtletickletime 4 months ago
I have often wondered how John Joseph knew Corey. Any thoughts? Was she someone that may have pass through the town often on one of the trains?
derekspencer100 5 months ago
@derekspencer100
He may have never known her at'al, the whole song may have been one of the young mans stories, and the old man never existed, or the young man may have imagined her at John Joseph's funereal, but you do raise an interesting question... If she was real, and so the old man, then how did they met, maybe she was someone whom worked the trains?
SongsofHarry 5 months ago
@derekspencer100 I see Corey as Old John Joseph's Guardian Angel. His path to paradise "when she holds you, She enfolds you in her world." Maybe I am wrong but still love this song and Harry !
MW277j 4 months ago
@derekspencer100 You're not supposed to know, that's the point. I don't want to know where she comes from.
MaxCreditScore 3 months ago
@derekspencer100 I liked to imagine it was his daughter.
hkdancergl 2 months ago
@hkdancergl
ooo that's a good one!
SongsofHarry 1 month ago
@derekspencer100 My interpretation was that she was an angel, actually. As funny as it sounds.
xitelmaster 1 month ago
This guy is unbelievable
TheGoldenTeacher 5 months ago
@ SongsofHarry - You are definitely are not wasting anyone's time. Any fan of Harry's appreciates your uploads. OMG how I miss Harry and wonder what gifts we did nor receive. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.
@ TinyDancer500 - thank you as well for keeping Harry's memory alive
MW277j 6 months ago
Anybody have "Stranger with the Melodies" ??
dumdogdum 6 months ago in playlist Harry Chapin Legends of the Lost and Found
Yeah, this version is the best! His vocals were great in this one. Thanks!
MrStrman 6 months ago
Thanks for posting this, I bought a couple of copies of this CD, Had to get it through the Harry Chapin Foundation. I just found Harry Chapin Radio, harry chapin foundation .o r g
nutballgazette 8 months ago
@nutballgazette Do you mind if I ask when you got the CD? Send them a cheque years ago (for this CD specifically, SO hard to find) and never heard a peep back, which really surprised me :-( Maybe they're back on track now.
TinyDancer500 8 months ago
@TinyDancer500 It was a couple of years ago. I got it very quickly.
nutballgazette 8 months ago
Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! THE best version of this beauty he ever recorded, IMNSHO ;-) Caught one mistake in the lyrics, as you asked, this line: "Standing there in silence, with a shola around her head", should be "a shawl around her head". I'm a massive Harry fan and have (just about) every single song transcribed by album in my files. Give me a shout if you need anything. Thanks again, I do so love this version.
TinyDancer500 8 months ago
@TinyDancer500
Well I'm glad I'm not just wasting my time, thanks TinyDancer.
SongsofHarry 8 months ago 3
@SongsofHarry You are not wasting your time or any one who appreciates Harry's music. Thank you for your posts. I enjoy relaxing listening to Harry Chapin after a long day or week. Glad their other fans out there that share his songs.
MW277j 4 months ago