The Bottom Line Encore Collection

Artist: Harry Chapin
Label: Bottom Line / Koch
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2

UPC: 634404740127
EAN: 0634404740127
ASIN: B000006A74

Release Date: 1998-03-10

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Harry Chapin (1942-1981): Storyteller In Song
Some great music part 2.
Great Stuff by Incredibly Talented Cornell Alumni

Tracks:

Taxi
Story Of A Life
I Miss America
Mercenaries
A Better Place
I Want To Learn A Love Song
Mr. Tanner
W*O*L*D*

Tracks:

Cat's In The Cradle
Mismatch
Old Folkie
Let Time Go Lightly
Remember When The Music
Thirty Thousand Pounds Of Bananas
Sequel

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Customer Reviews:

Recommended Highly.......2005-12-29

While I can understand the low points that have been pointed out in the other reviews, I think that this is simply a great Chapin product. I have never seen a live show where the band was perfect, so the low points are understandable. I saw him in a couple of small clubs in Massachusetts right after "Taxi" was released, and the venues were perfect for his story songs. He was not touring with a drummer, and the cello player was Tim Scott ("former cello player for Grand Funk Railroad" according to Harry), so any live recording by Harry brings back old and very fond memories.

"Taxi" and "Sequel" are superb, and I think that "Mr. Tanner" and "WOLD" are spectacular. One of the reviewers mentioned that this would be a good introduction to Harry Chapin, and he's correct, in my view. I've always marveled how Harry's lyrics cut to the heart of life, "Cat's in the Cradle" is an obvious example, so I guess this is part of why I rate this recording so high, unlike Bob Dylan, you can understand the words.

Buy it. I don't think that you will be sorry.

GREAT.......2005-10-26

THIS RELEASE GIVES YOU AN INSIDE VIEW OF HARRY CHAPIN AND HOW HIS MUSIC, LIFE, AND FAMILY EVOLVED

A great addition to your Harry Chapin collection.......2005-08-04

While this may not be considered "the" best Harry Chapin CD (or collection), this is a wonderful addition to those you already may have. This concert occured about 6 months prior to Harry's untimely death and is a poignant reminder that life can change in a heartbeat. The songs featured on this CD are some of his finest, and the fact that it is a "live" album always adds to the charisma that was Harry. The stories about the story songs are always enjoyable, and the mood is light and fun.

sorry...........2003-01-07

I feel terrible to be the only non-5 star review so far, but this CD set was a let down to me. I am very happy to see that it touched so many folks though. For me, "Greatest Hits Live" is much better. I have two Chapin videos, and the earlier one (Soundstage) is far better than "The Final Concert". Maybe I just prefer the earlier stuff, but on this 2 CD set there are problems with backing vocals, some ragged moments-but mostly what bothered me is that it seemed that the attempted humor was pushed and struggled with. Steve Chapin again seems to often want to share the spotlight as an equal, rather than a band member. His influences in new arrangements and more intricate backing vocals are admirable, but sometimes get in the way.

30,000 lbs of Bananas broke my heart. It was just too forced. The earlier live version is still fresh. This one was just...not right.

The CD does have some highlights-don't get me wrong. Taxi is spectacular, and Remember When the Music is THE verison to own. Certainly buy this one, but do not do so expecting the "greatest CD in the World"-you may be setting yourself up for disappointment.

Harry Chapin: the authentic story teller.......2002-05-05

I consider Harry Chapin one of the greatest songwriter and balladeer ever. I think that Harry Chapin and John Prine are two of the most overlooked treasures in music today and yesterday, and both are among the few I love to listen to over and over and over again. I buy every album he put out and all other CDs that are put out. I love his live albums and video and to "studio cut" for albums. Harry was taken from us far to soon. Do your children a favor and turn them on to Harry, and John. I got my heavy metal, rap, and hip-hop listening son to listen to Harry and John and he is a fan.

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