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1. What was the name of the kids' television show for which Harry Chapin wrote the song "Circle"?
2. After failing to make his way at two universities in the 1960s, the singer/songwriter Harry Chapin got a job editing movie shorts. He also made TV advertisements. What was the name of the airline for which he made two commercials?
3. In the song "I Wanna Learn A Love Song", how much per hour did Harry Chapin say he was paid?
4. In 1965, the singer/songwriter Harry Chapin was making a living from editing movie shorts. One of his movies was nominated for an Oscar. What sport did it depict?
5. The singer/songwriter Harry Chapin was noted for his 'story songs'. The first of these was called 'Dogtown' and was the tale of a miserable existence for those left behind when an industry died in a town. Which industry was involved?
6. What was the name of the New York club at which Harry Chapin was "discovered" by record companies?
7. Of which US town did the singer/songwriter Harry Chapin joke: "I spent a week there one afternoon"?
8. "Mister Tanner was a cleaner from a town in the Midwest" was the opening line of a well-loved Harry Chapin song. From which town in the mid west did 'Mr Tanner' come?
9. The singer/songwriter Harry Chapin was also a gifted film editor. He later developed an interest in working to eradicate world hunger. Which country did Chapin visit that made him aware of the issue?
10. The singer/songwriter Harry Chapin was noted for his rapport with concert audiences. Which country singer impressed him into developing that rapport?
11. What was the full-time occupation of the hero of the Harry Chapin song "What Made America Famous"?
12. The singer/songwriter Harry Chapin always wrote the words of his songs before the melody.
13. Which newspaper published a review that gave Harry Chapin his big break?
14. About which of these folkies did Harry Chapin write a sing called "The Parade's Still Passing By"?
15. What was the name of the British pop group that had a hit with the song "Circle" by the American singer/songwriter Harry Chapin?
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