Harry Chapin - The Gold Medal Collection

This is yet another Harry Chapin anthology, which, like the others, is a fine representation of his career. All the hits are here, "Taxi," "Cat's in the Cradle," "W.O.L.D.," "Mr. Tanner," and the like, which are detailed well in the liner notes. This set may be a better choice for the casual fan as opposed to Story of a Life: The Harry Chapin Box Set, as it is more concise. There are also some interesting snipets taken from various interviews and events, which offer a window into Chapin's strong ideals and also his sense of humor. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide

Name Credits Allan Schwartzberg Drums Andrew Bleiberg Engineer Andy Newmark Drums Bill Payne Keyboards Bob Springer Percussion Buddy Salzman Drums Buzz Brauner Saxophone Carol Bobolts Art Direction Charles Sanders Compilation Chuck Plotkin Producer Dave Armstrong Harmonica David Gahr Photography David Kondziela Vocals (Background) Don Grolnick Keyboards Don Payne Guitar (Bass), Bass Doug Walker Guitar Frank Simms Vocals (Background) Fred Kewley Producer Gene Bianco Harp George Simms Vocals (Background) Harry Chapin Drums, Guitar (Acoustic), Voices, Vocals Harry DiVito Trombone Herbert Rhoad Vocals (Background) Howard Albert Producer Howie Fields Drums Irving Spice Strings, Concert Master Irving Spice String Section Strings Jac Holzman Producer Jim Chapin Drums Jim Keltner Drums Joe Russell Vocals (Background) John Tropea Sitar, Guitar John Wallace Bass, Vocals, Guitar (Bass) Ken Smith Flute Kim Scholes Cello Lou Volpe Guitar Michael Masters Cello Mike Lewis String Arrangements, Horn Arrangements, Arranger Neil Jason Guitar (Bass), Bass Paul Leka Producer, Keyboards Rob White Vocals (Background) Ron Albert Producer Ron Bacchiocchi Keyboards Ron Evanuik Cello Ronald Palmer Guitar Russ Kunkel Cello, Drums Sandy Chapin Compilation Stephen Chapin Horn Arrangements, Strings, Producer, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Arranger, String Arrangements Steve Chapin Keyboards Steve Gadd Drums The Cowsills Vocals (Background) The Dixie Hummingbirds Vocals (Background) Tim Scott Cello Tom Chapin Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals (Background) Yvonne Cable Cello Zizi Roberts Vocals (Background)