Remember When the Music

Harry Chapin, Bruce Springsteen

About Remember When the Music

"Remember When the Music" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on his 1980 album, Sequel. The song is the next chronological single from his hit single, "Sequel" from the same album. It reached the top 50 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and spent five weeks on the chart.


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Remember when the music came from wooden boxes
Strung with silver wires and as we sang
The words would set our hearts on fire
To believe in things so we'd sing

Remember when the music brought us all together
To stand inside the rain and as we'd join hands
We'd meet in the refrain
With dreams to live and hope to give

Remember when the music was the best that we'd dream of
For our's children's time and as we'd worked we'd sing
'Cause we knew time was just a lie
A gift to say a gift that future gave

Remember when the music was a rock we could cling to
So we would not despair and as we sang we'd knew
We'd hear an echo in the air and if we weren't smiling then
We'd smile again and all the times I listened

And all the times I heard and all the melodies I'm missing
And all the magic words, all the beautiful words, all the beautiful voices
And all the choices we had then I hope you find you got
Those kind of choices once again

Remember when the music brought the night
Across the valley and as we hum the melody
We'd be safe within the sound
So we'd sleep to awake with dreams and promises to keep

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Harry Chapin

Harry Forster Chapin (December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter best known for his folk rock songs including "Taxi", "W*O*L*D", and the No. 1 hit "Cat's in the Cradle". Chapin was also a dedicated humanitarian who fought to end world hunger; he was a key player in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977. In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work. more »

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Written by: HARRY F. CHAPIN

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Remember When the Music" was recorded by Harry Chapin and appears on his 1976 album, "On The Road To Kingdom Come".
Lyrics Theme
The song dives into the themes of nostalgia, love, loss, and the magic of music. The lyrics express the yearning for the past glory when music had a profound impact and universal appeal.
Song Genre
The soundtrack falls under the Folk-Rock genre of music.
Album performance
"On the Road to Kingdom Come", the album containing "Remember When the Music", did not chart as high as some of Chapin's previous albums.
Cover Version
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed a cover of "Remember When the Music" as a tribute to Chapin, during a 1987 live performance.
Posthumous Recognition
After Chapin's tragic death in 1981, the song "Remember When the Music" often became a commemorative piece at fundraising concerts in his honor.
Song Legacy
Over the years, the song has been revered for its emotional depth and lyrical prowess, further cementing Chapin's reputation as a master storyteller.
Inspirational Message
The tune is often cited for its inspiring message, encouraging listeners to remember the transformative power of music.
Dedicated Fans
Many fans regard "Remember When the Music" as one of Harry Chapin's most underrated songs, as it wasn't as commercially successful as some of his other hits.
Philanthropic Connection
The song resonated with Harry Chapin's philanthropic efforts, as he was known for his commitment to combating world hunger and poverty. The inspirational message in the song mirrors his real-life activism.

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