Harry Chapin - Legends of the Lost And Found (1979) Vinyl LP • PROMO •
Catalog Number:
BB-703Musical Styles:
1970s, Contemporary Folk, Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft RockSleeve Grade:
Excellent (EX)Record Grade:
Excellent (EX)Condition Details:
GOLD PROMO stamp on front, with promo text on WHITE label. Vinyls play with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Double LP. Gate-fold cover has a few creases; light-scuffing, surface impressions, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeves are original (Lyrics/pictures); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Stranger With The Melodies
- Copper
- The Day They Closed The Factory Down
- Pretzel Man
- If My Mary Were Here
- Old Folkie
- Get On With It
- We Were Three
- Poor Damned Fool
- Flowers Are Red
- Mail Order Annie
- Odd Job Man
- Legends Of The Lost And Found
- Tangled Up Puppet
- Corey's Coming
- You Are The Only Song
About The Record:
Legends of the Lost And Found by Harry Chapin, is a captivating live album that showcases his masterful storytelling through a mix of new material and select favorites performed with energetic band support. It stands out for featuring ten previously unreleased songs that highlight his socially conscious narratives and clever lyrical twists, making it a gem for fans seeking fresh tales from the acclaimed troubadour. Standout tracks include fan-favorites like Corey's Coming with its extended emotional depth, the poignant Flowers Are Red, the gritty Copper, and Tangled Up Puppet, all delivered with power and sensitivity in concert settings. Historically, it captures Chapin's unique ability to blend folk-rock with intricate stories drawn from everyday life, cementing his legacy as one of the 1970s' supreme narrative songwriters even as it became his lowest-selling release. The album itself reached No. 163 on the Billboard 200.