1973 studio album by Harry Chapin
| Short Stories | ||||
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| Studio album by Harry Chapin | ||||
| Released | December 1973 | |||
| Recorded | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 44:26 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Paul Leka | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Christgau's Record Guide | D+ |
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
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Short Stories" | 4:37 |
| 2. | "W.O.L.D." | 5:15 |
| 3. | "Song for Myself" | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Song Man" | 3:15 |
| 5. | "Changes" | 4:32 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "They Call Her Easy" | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Mr. Tanner" | 5:12 |
| 3. | "Mail Order Annie" | 4:56 |
| 4. | "There's a Lot of Lonely People Tonight" | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Old College Avenue" | 4:19 |
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 – drums
- John Wallace – bass guitar, vocals
- Tim Scott – cello
Charts and certifications
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1973/74 | Billboard 200 | 61 |
| Australian (Kent Music Report) | 46 | |
| Canadian Albums Chart | 39 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Gold | 1,000,000 |
| Canada | Platinum | 100,000 |
References
- Connolly, Dave. Short Stories at AllMusic
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: C". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 23, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 59. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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