Cat's in the Cradle

"Cat's in the Cradle" is the American singer/songwriter Harry Chapin's most famous song. It is the story of a father who does not have enough time to spend with his son, and then his son grows up and does not have enough time to spend with his father. The song was later recorded by Johnny Cash, Ricky Skaggs, Finn Kalvik, Ugly Kid Joe, Mandy Patinkin and Guns N' Roses.

Related Topics:
Harry Chapin - Johnny Cash - Ricky Skaggs - Finn Kalvik - Ugly Kid Joe - Mandy Patinkin - Guns N' Roses

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This song was written by Harry's wife Sandy, a poet and writer, long before the birth of their son Joshua. When Sandy showed it to Harry, there was only casual interest. After Joshua's birth, Harry realized just how much the song meant to him and eventually recorded it. The song became the best known of Harry's work.

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