The Last Protest Singer
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| The Last Protest Singer | ||
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| Studio album by Harry Chapin | ||
| Released | 1988 | |
| Recorded | 1980-81 | |
| Genre | Singer-songwriter | |
| Length | 44:21 | |
| Label | Dunhill Compact Classics | |
| Producer(s) | Keith Walsh, Clair Marlo | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Harry Chapin chronology | ||
| The Gold Medal Collection (1988) |
The Last Protest Singer (1988) |
The Bottom Line Encore Collection (1998) |
The Last Protest Singer is a posthumously produced album by the American singer/songwriter Harry Chapin, released in 1988. Produced only as a CD, Harry Chapin had been working on the album when he died in 1981. Up to 18 songs were on master tape to a greater or lesser extent. 11 of these were far enough advanced to create this album.
[edit] Track listing
- "Last of the Protest Singers"
- "November Rains"
- "Basic Protest Song"
- "Last Stand"
- "Sounds like America to me"
- "Word Wizard"
- "Anthem"
- "A Quiet Little Love Affair"
- "I Don't Want to Be President"
- "Silly Little Girl"
- "You Own the Only Light"
[edit] Personnel
- Harry Chapin - guitar, vocals
- Tom Chapin - guitar
- Grant Geissman - guitar
- Jon Corbert - piano
- Steve Chapin - piano
- Pat Coil - piano
- Bill Lanphier - bass guitar
- John Wallace - bass guitar
- Howie Fields - drums and percussion
- M. B. Gordy - drums and percussion
- Grant Geissman - electric guitar
- Doug Walker - electric guitar
- Jon Corbert - synthesizer
- Clair Marlo - synthesizer
