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Harry Chapin

Bruce Pollock, 'In Their Own Words' (Collier Books), 1975

HARRY CHAPIN IS probably the most novelistic of our songwriters. Using techniques most often found in prose, he has created a series of story songs, all highly plotted and deftly characterized.

Total word count of piece: 2418

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