In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Harry Chapin's multi-generational hit "Cat's In The Cradle," Chapin's family has announced the release of a documentary about the making of the song as well as live tour dates for the Harry Chapin Band this fall. Stops include Tarrytown, New York, multiple shows in New Jersey, and more cities along the East Coast. The tour lineup includes Harry's brothers Tom Chapin and Steve Chapin, daughter Jen Chapin, nieces Abigail and Lily Chapin, Big John Wallace, Howard Fields, Clark Wallace, Stephan Crump, Jamie Fox, and the newly added Arlen Hlusko on cello.
The documentary will feature artist and actor interviews, including from Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Judy Collins, Robert Lamm, Darryl McDaniels, and Whit Crane from Ugly Kid Joe, plus clips of Johnny Cash and others performing the song.
On October 1, 1974, Harry Chapin released "Cat's In The Cradle." The song skyrocketed to No. 1 and made Chapin a household name.
Originally inspired by a poem written by his wife Sandy, "Cat's In the Cradle" afforded Chapin newfound stardom that allowed him to launch WhyHunger, Center for Food Action and Long Island Cares, or The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Together, the charities help almost 2 million adults and children facing food insecurity each year in the U.S. and around the world.
Tuesday, the song was certified 2x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The Grammy-nominated folk singer died in a car accident on July 16, 1981, at the age of 38.
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