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Cat's in the Cradle

This Harry Chapin song originally appeared on Verities and Balderdash.  In December of 1974 this song became Harry's only number 1 hit. Harry was nominated for a Grammy in 1974 for Best Male Performance.

This song attracts the attention of many, including cat enthusiasts, such as Kitty Cat Fur Balls. On a more serious note, are Peter Steward's observations about this song. 

And now for the tacky...  there is a cartoon-like flash video parody making it's way around the internet, entitled Cat's in the Kettle about lunch at a Chinese restaurant.  The lyrics (along with the chords) are also available http://www.dougshome.com/music/Songs/catskettle.htm. 

Another parody by Bill Tong focusing on George W. Bush is entitled Bush Brat is Unable. He also has a political parody based on W*O*L*D.

Cat's in the Cradle was used in a powerful public service announcement against child abuse commercial. It was viewable at adcritic for a while, but this site was down the last time I checked.  

This song was released as a single in 1974. The B side of the single was What Made America Famous.

Albums

Verities and Balderdash (1974)
Greatest Stories Live (1976)
Gold Medal Collection (1988)
Bottom Line Encore Collection (1998)
Story of a Life (1999)
Mr. Jealousy (1998) soundtrack
Behind the Music- The Harry Chapin Collection (2001)

Videos

Book of Chapin (1995) 
You are the Only Song

Covers

Lies and Legends (1984)
Tribute - Judy Collins (1990)
Solid Ground - Ricky Skaggs (1995) - A video single was released in 1996.  
Hits - Johnny Cash (1997)

Sheet Music, Tablatures & Chords

Sheet music is available in Verities and Balderdash.
Sheet music is available in A Legacy in Song.
Sheet music is available in Authentic Guitar Style.
Sheet music is available in The Music of Harry Chapin Made Easy for Guitar.
Individual sheet music for this song was released by Cherry Lane.

MIDI, MPEG, etc.

The Harry Chapin Fan Pages - MIDI

Lyrics

At a personal site on Fortune City.

 

Copyright 1998, 2004 Marty Acks
This page was last updated on February 21, 2004  
email me at martyacks@anyoldkindofday.com