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W.O.L.D.
"W.O.L.D." is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song is about an aging disc jockey who travels the United States seeking happiness, which he believes he will find by following his passion for being a radio broadcaster, only to discover that his life, looks, and voice have all passed him by, as hinted in the ''OLD'' of the title. The song is sung through the point of view of a phone call conversation from the DJ to his ex-wife, only hearing what he has to say to her. The lyrics go on to reveal that perhaps we can never change who we really are, and that what he had really wanted was the love and companionship that had eluded him in a previous failed relationship. The song is said to have helped to inspire Hugh Wilson (director), Hugh Wilson to conceive of the premise of the TV series ''WKRP in Cincinnati,'' including the lyrics of the theme song in which a DJ seems to speak to a former lover about his travels in his occupation—now he's "living on the air in Cincinna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Harry Chapin Album)
''Short Stories'' is the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, released in 1973. (see 1973 in music). " W.O.L.D.", "Mr Tanner" and "Mail Order Annie" remained amongst his most popular works for the rest of his life. "W.O.L.D." went to number 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and had commercial success in the top 10 in other countries such as Canada. Track listing Personnel *Harry Chapin – guitar, vocals *Dave Armstrong – harmonica *Tomi Lee Bradley – vocals *Bobby Carlin – drums *Jeanne French – vocals *Paul Leka – keyboards *Michael Masters – cello *Ronald Palmer – guitar, vocals *Buddy Saltzman Buddy Saltzman (born Hilliard Saltzman; October 17, 1924 – April 30, 2012) was an American session drummer who played on many hit songs during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He is especially remembered for his work with The Four Seasons (band), T ... – drums * John Wallace – bass guitar, vocals *Tim Scott – cello Charts and ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |