My tune of the day is "Cat's in the Cradle" from Harry Chapin, a big hit for the folk-rock singer in 1974. I have been hearing this song frequently lately and always loved songs that tell a story. This is a wistful tale about fatherhood, exploring what is actually essential in being a successful parent. Written by Chapin and his wife, Sandy Gaston, "Cat's in the Cradle" began as a poem that Sandy had started. After the birth of their first son, Chapin became interested in returning to this poem and putting music to it. Chapin would earn a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011.
While he enjoyed worldwide popularity throughout his career, "Cat's in the Cradle" would be Chapin's biggest hit song (reaching number one on the US pop charts) and has remained his most enduring. In addition to his music, Chapin (who passed away at thirty-eight in 1981 following a fatal car accident) was also known for his philanthropy and dedication in ending world hunger.
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