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Selene · 09-21-2001, 05:21 PM

Harry Chapin was one hell of a performer, never giving less than 110%. I had the great honor of seeing him in concert twice, and meeting him twice. The first time he behaved himself and shook my hand. The second time...well, any of you women who ever met Harry probably know exactly what I mean. I wouldn't say he was my second favorite after Lightfoot...but he was surely one of my favorites. "I Want To Learn a Lovesong" is probably my all time favorite Harry song, it being the 'true' story of how he and Sandy came to be married. Harry's music was gritty, much like his voice. He was a man of excesses, and that may be one of the reasons he died so tragically.

I saw Cat Stevens very shortly after "Wild World" hit. Actually, I think the big hit of his at that time was Moonshadow. He gave a great show...I thought it particularly fitting that I saw him on a Halloween all those years ago. Hindsight is always 20/20 and if you go back to his music it isn't difficult to find the yearnings that eventually led him to his religious experience. When he was still Cat Stevens, he was a very handsome young man who seemed lost in this world, and there were plenty of females who would have been willing to help *find* himself. My favorite Cat song is "Katmandu"...when first listened to it sounds like a cute little song, but as one listens many layers are revealed.

I have always wanted to see James Taylor in concert. Although his 'Fire and Rain' and 'Sweet Baby James' days were wonderful, my humble opinion is that he has gotten only better with age. If I could have any wish I wanted except to be in Gordon Lightfoot's band, it would be to be a backup singer in James' touring group. Singing harmony with him would be ...amazing. I do it all the time at home, but he hasn't had auditions lately. His ability to laugh at himself, and to turn the tables on fans who disrupt his concerts - insulting them sarcastically, with a smile on his face so the disrupter may not immediately recognize an insult - delights me to no end.

09-21-2001, 05:21 PM	#11
Selene Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 48	Harry Chapin was one hell of a performer, never giving less than 110%. I had the great honor of seeing him in concert twice, and meeting him twice. The first time he behaved himself and shook my hand. The second time...well, any of you women who ever met Harry probably know exactly what I mean. I wouldn't say he was my second favorite after Lightfoot...but he was surely one of my favorites. "I Want To Learn a Lovesong" is probably my all time favorite Harry song, it being the 'true' story of how he and Sandy came to be married. Harry's music was gritty, much like his voice. He was a man of excesses, and that may be one of the reasons he died so tragically. I saw Cat Stevens very shortly after "Wild World" hit. Actually, I think the big hit of his at that time was Moonshadow. He gave a great show...I thought it particularly fitting that I saw him on a Halloween all those years ago. Hindsight is always 20/20 and if you go back to his music it isn't difficult to find the yearnings that eventually led him to his religious experience. When he was still Cat Stevens, he was a very handsome young man who seemed lost in this world, and there were plenty of females who would have been willing to help find himself. My favorite Cat song is "Katmandu"...when first listened to it sounds like a cute little song, but as one listens many layers are revealed. I have always wanted to see James Taylor in concert. Although his 'Fire and Rain' and 'Sweet Baby James' days were wonderful, my humble opinion is that he has gotten only better with age. If I could have any wish I wanted except to be in Gordon Lightfoot's band, it would be to be a backup singer in James' touring group. Singing harmony with him would be ...amazing. I do it all the time at home, but he hasn't had auditions lately. His ability to laugh at himself, and to turn the tables on fans who disrupt his concerts - insulting them sarcastically, with a smile on his face so the disrupter may not immediately recognize an insult - delights me to no end.