Auction Date:2013 Mar 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 4.25, no dtae. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your nice note. I can understand your feelin in writing your ‘first fan letter.’ Your letter was the first I’ve ever received and so this is my first answer! I am glad you reacted so strongly to Dogtown. I am very proud of the song and it is the next to last song on the album (So don’t worry—it won’t have to wait for the second record). I feel these long narrative story-songs involving people are the heartland of what I’m trying to do with my music. My Taxi song is being released at present as the first single and I have some other major long song projects underway. The public reaction to the music is yet to be seen but it is really gratifying to know you felt so moved.” Mild overall toning and a few brushes to the text and signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient, and a letter from the Harry Chapin Foundation stating that his wife, Sandy, examined the letter and confirmed its authenticity. Chapin’s legacy has proven his initial inclinations true—he is remembered today for his lengthy, storytelling songs. Taxi, despite its unwieldy length at nearly seven minutes, received significant radio airplay and got as high as #24 on the charts. This is the only Chapin ALS we have ever offered, and the tremendous content and historical significance as his first response to a fan make it an extremely desirable piece.
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