Harry Chapin - Dance Band on the Titanic (1977) 2-LP Vinyl •PLAY-GRADED•

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Double LP. Gate-fold cover has scuffing and surface impressions (front/back) Inner-gate has light-scuffing. Inner-sleeves are original (lyrics/photo/artwork). Spine is mostly easy-to-read with wear. Shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. Developing split near center of left side. Top openings are crisp with signs of use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Dance Band On The Titanic
2. Why Should People Stay The Same
3. My Old Lady
4. We Grew Up A Little Bit
5. Bluesman
6. Country Dreams
7. I Do It For You, Jane
8. I Wonder What Happened To Him
9. Paint A Picture Of Yourself (Michael)
10. Mismatch
11. Mercenaries
12. Manhood
13. One Light In A Dark Valley (An Imitation Spiritual)
14. There Only Was One Choice

About The Record:

Dance Band on the Titanic by Harry Chapin is a sprawling double album that uses the sinking of the RMS Titanic as a powerful metaphor for life's illusions and inevitable disasters, with the title track depicting a swinging party that turns chaotic as the iceberg strikes in a tongue-in-cheek yet poignant narrative inspired by the ship's heroic band. The collection delves into themes of introspection, lost ideals, personal disappointment, and human resilience through storytelling songs like Why Should People Stay the Same, My Old Lady, We Grew Up a Little Bit, and Bluesman. A unique aspect is its ambitious scope as Chapin seemingly prioritized artistic depth over commercial radio play. The title song stands out as a fan-favorite for its vivid historical imagery and has appeared on many posthumous compilations.