Harry Chapin: 30 THOUSAND POUNDS of BANANAS 81

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[Alice Johnson]

Harry, keep the change. You can still count on the cheap seats. I still love and miss you <3

[shamus560]

On March 18, 1965, on Moosic Street in Scranton, a tractor-trailer carrying 15 tons of bananas lost control in rush hour traffic, hitting cars, houses, and wire poles before crashing into a home. The driver, Eugene P. Sesky (35), was killed and over 15 people were injured.

In 1974, Harry Chapin ( more famous for his song "Cat's in the Cradle,") told the story of the tragic events of 1965 in the city of Scranton, in his song "30,000 Pounds of Bananas."

[bluegreen1138]

"You can always count on the cheap seats." -H.Chapin

[Fretless99]

I wish you all the best, bro...

[UpTweakin]

You can always count on the cheap suits.

[rubicon1983]

Can you still see the skidmarks from the accident?

[trickyx12000]

was it not the 26th of march 1965??

[Jennifer Bernold]

I grew up outside Scranton in the 70s-80s. I'd never heard this song until I went away to college. It's my understanding that the song was banned locally from the radio, as courtesy to the driver's family. Now, I live within blocks of the accident site. And although I recognize the satire in the song and I can feel the enjoyment of the song's rhythm, I can't help but feel sad for the driver himself. RIP.

[Estella1507]

And since then you can't drive a truck on that road.

[58Vulcan]

Big John has an amazing range in his voice. listen to his harmonies and little solo in Taxi,very talented family

[Tony Leone]

Harry is my idle. Watch for my video on youtube..A Letter to Harry. Harry I miss you. I guess I will be seeing you sooner than I thought..This disease is progressing faster than I hoped.