This Tore Me Apart... | First Time Hearing Harry Chapin - 'Cats in the Cradle' | REACTION

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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Reaction
6:40 - Final Thoughts/Review
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Harry Chapin - Cats in the Cradle
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[somniumrabidum]

Dad used to listen to this when I was a kid and he'd get really emotional, especially toward the end of his fight with cancer. He died when I was 10. Now I'm a father with 2 boys of my own and this song brings me to tears every time. I hope I live long enough to see my boys grow up and have families of their own.

[michaelgoing]

When I was 14 years old, my dad heard me sing this song at a pancake breakfast with the school choir. It has been our favorite song for 50 years. I am now 64 and dad is 91, he asked me if I could sing this at his funeral and I told him I don't think I could and made a recording for him. I also had to explain to him that he was not the dad in the song, he was always there for all my school events and was always there when I needed him. Love Harry's music and I cried when he died. Thanks for reviewing this song.

[glenngalloway]

The song is very much a cautionary tale. The father spent all of his life working for the future, and when he finally has time to sit back and enjoy himself, his son was too busy with his own life. I never paid it much attention until I had a flirtation with mortality, then I realized that I was missing my life waiting for a future I may not be around for. Now I try to appreciate the present more.

[MTod]

No need to apologize for being honest and vulnerable. Loved your reaction.

[kbrewski]

The irony of the song is that it's not a joyful tune about father-son relationships. It's a song about opportunities lost, relationships taken for granted, put off etc. And the greater irony is that Harry Chapin never got to see his son graduate college or get married and raise his own family.

[pakaburl]

Harry Chapin wrote this song....In Dedication...of His Son...And I think that this is the most BEAUTIFUL THING A FATHER CAN EVER DO....FOR HIS....LEGACY...HIS SON...!!! MUCH LOVE TO THE CHAPIN FAMILY....!!!!

[jasonlouis]

Dont apologize, Aileen. If you aren't touched by this song, there's something wrong. Every one of us has regrets about our relationships - especially with those closest to us. What's beautiful is how no matter how old we get, we keep learning. I think back on my Dad and I appreciate what he did for me more every day. Glad you're going to see your Mom. Give her a big hug.

[jeffdickens]

I tear up every time I hear this song. Ever since my son was born in 2004, I have tried to not be the dad in this song. One of my favorites

[GeekingOutWithPete]

I told my Harry Chapin story on another channel, but I think it's worth repeating here.
When I was about 12-13, my brother was living on Cape Cod and one summer I went to visit and stay with him a few days. A couple of the neighbor kids who were a bit older than me asked if I wanted to sneak in to see Harry Chapin at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. I had no idea who he was, but I wanted to be with the cool kids, so I said "Hell Yeah!".
They had obviously done this before because they knew exactly how to get in. We snuck in and sat in a couple empty seats that were sort of behind the stage. After a couple songs in, security came over and was going to kick us out. Harry stopped the song he was doing and said "Hey! It's OK! Let them stay!". Security looked at him for a second and left us alone the rest of the show.
As the show was ending, we were getting up to leave and harry again said "Hey guys! Hang around a minute!" Stunned, we kind of sat there not knowing what he was going to do. He came over and sat down with us. I don't remember what all we talked about. But after maybe 10-15 minutes he said "I have to get going. Promise me you'll come back next year to see the show. But pay next time ok?" We all agreed and said how cool he was and promised to see him again.
Unfortunately, he was killed before he came back to Cape Cod.
I've met a few celebrities over the years, and he is one of the nicest and kindest I've ever met.

[larryengland]

Being a dad this song always makes me cry .Cause it is so true to real life.

[TannerHemmingsen]

Harry sadly died in 1981 at just 38 years old after a car accident. His work continues to inspire many aspiring artists to this day

[auntiegravity]

I really enjoy hearing from you, and going along for the ride. I may have said this before but the environment and visual brand you created really draws me in. (Background, lighting, and your personal brand) And also the audio quality. The warmth of your voice, the microphone, and any other production decisions you've made are one of the reasons why I'm here. But not all of the reasons.

In one word, it feels like warmth.

I just like feeling in the same room with you as we visit some of my old favorites and whatever else comes along. (I'm a GenX metal fan, btw.. and absolutely love the thriving metal scene that exists today!) Glad you are here, too.

And yeah.. this song makes my eyeballs sweat. ;) And I'm not even a parent. That's the power of this song. I'm so glad you will have time to spend with your mom, too! Life is so short.

[scottNNJ]

I love how empathetic and how open you are with your emotions, Aileen. One of the things I love about your channel.

[jeffmelnick]

That song was sewn around my life as a kid. Didn't know it until he passed. I have no ill feelings toward him, as he worked the night shift to provide for us.
My spirit remains dedicated like his, but the song taught me the balance of life and forever grateful for the lesson he left behind for all of us.
Peace and strength ❤

[tazjammer]

I'm 67, an old Vet. So I remember him. To this day, Harry Chapin Food Bank helps folks. Even here in SW Florida. RIP Harry.

[keywesttexmex]

Wow I cried quite a bit watching your video and reading some of the heartfelt comments. 😢😢😢
Unfortunately my dad was the dad in the song, but I never held that against him. I was the youngest of 8 kids. Even as a child I was aware of how hard my parents worked to support us. Ironically I never had children.

[SilverBoxStudios]

Not only was Harry a great songwriter but he was a great humanitarian. He was a Co-Founder of World Hunger Year, a charity that continues to this day, fighting hunger and poverty across the United States, and around the globe. He would often perform 250 to 300 shows a year donating the proceeds from half the shows to his and local charities. As others have listed here some of his great songs, including "Taxi", "A better place to be", "Mr. Tanner", and countless others. All worth listening to. The songs will end up, taking up residence in your heart and your soul, and you'll carry them with you through life and you'll find that you'll be a better person for it..

[stevesmith]

Aileen - I love your response on this one, it had me balling, Lost my dad in 2003 and adulting is just not the same without him I miss him so much! Love love love love love

[robertfindley]

RIP to one of the best song writers, lyricists (with help from his wife), musicians and story tellers in music history, Harry Chapin.

[yourwinefamily]

Harry was a Master Storyteller, many more life tales, (songs) to share. He was my wife's favorite singer. (she passed at 52 from BC) Such an impression he left on so many people. He was also a relentless advocate for those suffering from hunger and campaigned non stop to relieve it. I'm sure you'll get a lot of suggestions for some of his top hits. Hope you'll consider doing as many as possible. BTW, he is credited with 'discovering' Pat Benetar. She sang one of his songs at the tribute concert they did in his memory at Madison Square Garden. (It's on YouTube)