The Essentials

by Harry Chapin

The Essentials cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 2002-01-01
  • Label: Unknown
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:14:00
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Essentials' is a singer-songwriter compilation by Harry Chapin, shaped by introspective, melancholic moods. Its selection and arrangement lean on acoustic, storytelling elements, keeping the focus on the sound and construction of the material itself.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, storytelling, personal, ballad, traditional

Tracklist

  1. Taxi (6:44)
  2. Sunday Morning Sunshine (3:48)
  3. W*O*L*D (5:12)
  4. Cat's In The Cradle (3:48)
  5. I Wanna Learn A Love Song (4:24)
  6. Better Place To Be (8:36)
  7. Dreams Go By (4:44)
  8. Sniper (9:58)
  9. 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas (Live) (10:59)
  10. Dance Band On The Titanic (5:12)
  11. Sequel (6:40)
  12. Remember When The Music - Reprise (3:55)

Credits

  • David McLees - compiled by
  • Marc Salata - product manager

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