| | |  | FOLK MUSIC | Home » » Harry Chapin - Remember When: The Anthology | | | | | | | Description: | | After bursting onto the music scene in 1972, Harry Chapin established himself as one of America's finest singer/songwriters with his gentle melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Featuring live performances of "Taxi," "I Want to Learn a Love Song," "Remember When the Music," "Cat's in the Cradle," and others, this program celebrates the all-too-brief life of an artistic visionary. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; bonus footage. | | | Features: | |
• The brilliant career of multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter and humanitarian, Harry Chapin, is featured in this collection of live performances of his greatest hits. Chapin was a spokesperson and poet laureate for everyday people. He continues to be one of the best-loved performers in American music history. In Remember When, personal commentary is provided by Chapin s children, Jennifer and
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| Harry Chapin | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Mpi Home Video | | Run Time:
| 60 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| November 22, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating:
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46 of 49 found the following review helpful:
 Mostly Sterile Collection of Video Caliber PerformancesJul 08, 2006
By RP Dev
"Banana Slug"
I was lucky enough to see Harry perform many times before his untimely death and I was really looking forward to watching this as I purchased it & the somewhat maligned Rockpalast DVD together. While I appreciate the family interviews and the biography element contained within (thus 2 stars instead of one), if you are looking for a performance DVD of Harry's music, this is not the one to buy.
Most of the songs look like they are staged live performances of a "Midnight Special" era quality. They are nice, but devoid of the true passion Harry displayed in his live shows. The only songs to have life to them: "Story of a Life", "Circle" & "Better Place to Be" (bonus material) come from "The Final Concert" footage that I believe is only available on VHS tape (could be wrong about that).
If you want to see Harry in his element, interacting with the audience as only he could, find a copy of "The Final Concert" and savor the experience. If you want to see Harry as the Master Storyteller he was, get the "Rockpalast" DVD. As many have noted, the production value of that video is mixed but the song selection is generous and with Harry left without an audience to tell jokes to as he normally would (German audience is mildly responsive at best), he instead resorts to telling his stories with great passion. I will watch that DVD, even with its faults, many times. This one (Remember When) will sit on the shelf unwatched again or get donated to some charity after it collects enough dust.
I can not fully express how disappointed I was with this DVD. Every performance (not taken from "The Final Concert") pales in comparison to others available. Truly a shame.
30 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Before Live Aid, Farm Aid, every aid...there was Harry ChapinNov 24, 2005
By Lamont Cranston
"TheShadowKnows"
I am so glad I was able to attend two live Harry Chapin concerts in my youth. He was a great artist, singer, songwriter, and storyteller; and an even greater human being. Not only did he donate the proceeds from hundreds of his concerts to ending hunger in the world, but he always announced at the end of the concert that the proceeds from the sale of concert t-shirts and other concessions also went to his efforts to end world hunger.
Harry Chapin died far too soon, and he never received the credit he deserved. He knew and joked about the fact that his songs were too long to receive much radio airtime, except for Cats in the Cradle; but he would rather tell his stories his way than in one and a half minute summaries. I am glad he did every time I listen to one of his CD's, and especially now that I can watch this outstanding anthology.
If you were a fan, you must own this DVD and introduce a new generation to the Chapin magic. Keep Harry's memory alive.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Worth the wait!Nov 29, 2005
By R. Priesing
This is a fantastic DVD! The video is clear and well directed, the sound is crisp, the whole groups' voices come through beautifully. Never having had the chance to see Harry Chapin live, or even on TV, this DVD fills a void in my enjoyment of his music.
My only negative comment is that the family commentaries sometimes "walk over" the music. That being said, the commentaries are otherwise delightful- entertaining, educational, and a wonderful tribute!
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Eleven classic performances form a fitting tribute to Chapin's legacyMay 04, 2006
By Midwest Book Review
Harry Chapin: Remember When is a DVD collection of live performances of the greatest hits of multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, and humanitarian Harry Chapin. In addition to his music, Chapin is well-known for co-founding World Hunger Year, and posthumously received the Congressional Gold Medal for his efforts to combat worldwide starvation. Including personal commentary by Chapin's children and widow, Harry Chapin: Remember When features all performances in their entirety, along with looks at vintage photographs and even Chapin memorabilia. Eleven classic performances form a fitting tribute to Chapin's legacy: Taxi, Mr. Tanner, I Wanna Learn A Love Song, Remember When The Music, W.O.L.D., Story Of A Life, Cat's In The Cradle, Circle, Song For Myself, Dancin' Boy, Better Place To Be, and I Wonder What Would Happen To This World. 60 min., color.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
What a loving tribute to a hero for our timesAug 03, 2008
By R. Kyle
I was fortunate enough to have seen Harry Chapin in concert and that one night will be the benchmark for every concert I will attend for the rest of my life. Chapin was an amazing man and is sorely missed. If he'd died at 110, it would have been too soon.
This loving tribute is from his family: wife, Sandy; daughter, Jen; and son Josh, primarily. The anthology is well worth the price for any Chapin fan. Watch it with tissues close by. You will be sharing both smiles and tears with the people who loved Harry best.
Rebecca Kyle, August 2008
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