In Searching for Harry Chapin's America, journalist Pat Fenton describes his road trips to the towns and people that inspired Harry Chapin's most renowned songs. Fenton's account includes exclusive interviews with Chapin's family and associates, and an excerpt from Chapin's unpublished writings.

Take a look at HarrysFriends.com and you'll find an all new re-designed site of Harry Chapin's fans stories and memories. 

You can share your memories by posting your own story about Harry as well as look up under Explore More and find The Harry Chapin Concert List 1975-1981. 

Harry Chapin never reached forty. But in the all-too-brief time he was allowed, he achieved a great deal and left such an indelible mark that now, almost four decades on since his tragic death, it seems only fitting we should re-evaluate and celebrate the life and career of a man who devoted all of his time and energy to help eradicate what for him was the "ultimate obscenity" - world hunger. But there was also another side to Harry Chapin. First and foremost, he was an incredibly gifted singer-songwriter, who, in a successful career lasting a little over ten years, carved for himself a place in music history that, even to this day, is hard to define. Few artists of his generation came close to his intimate style of writing thought-provoking, soul-searching and heart-breaking story-songs, such as Cat's in the Cradle and Taxi, now well embedded in American lore. This book delves into the fascinating life of this truly great man, focusing mainly on his music, but also celebrating his tireless campaigning for that better world. It is a life that began with no direction or great ambition, but which, in due course, made him realize that of all the roads he could have taken, his destiny had already been defined, and, for Harry Chapin, there had always only been one choice.

Watch Jeopardy on Wednesday Night March 28th and hear a Harry Chapin song clue offered to the contestant. Subject title is "Songs for your cat."

 

Long Island Cares, Inc, The Harry Chapin Food Bank is commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Harry Chapin's passing in 1981 with the issue of a limited edition framed photo of Harry with a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal that was posthumously presented to the Chapin family in 1987. This limited edition framed piece is available for a donation of $135.00 to Long Island Cares food bank. "We are honored to be able to offer Harry Chapin's fans with this unique opportunity to own a piece of Harry's legacy." "It is truly a piece of history and will stand forever as a symbol of Harry's never-ending quest to solve hunger in America."

To order this commemorative Legacy 35 wall art call (631) 582-3663 x 102.