Behind the Music

Season 1 Episode 37: Harry Chapin

Singer/songwriter Harry Chapin made a successful career out of setting short stories to music with hits like "Taxi," "W.O.L.D.", "Cats in the Cradle" and "Sequel." A staunch supporter of the socially disenfranchised, Chapin raised over five million dollars for various causes, yet in an ironic twist, he died in an auto accident on July 16, 1981, while on his way to perform at a benefit concert. We hear from Chapin's wife, friends and family as they discuss the musical storyteller whose life ended too short. Features interviews with Chapin's wife, friends and family.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

230

Cast:

Jim Forbes

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1997

Rating:

7.3