1981
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Harry Chapin dies at the age of 38.
Day by Day
January
- 8 - Harry starts first of a three night engagement of the Bottom Line in NYC. These six concerts (two per day) were the basis for the first release of the Bottom Line Encore Collection series. This was billed as his 2000th concert. The Bottom Line web site tells an entertaining story about negotiating the terms for this show.[1]. The concert on this night was broadcast on WNEW.
- 9 - Bottom Line in NYC. Second of three scheduled nights.
- 10 - Bottom Line in NYC. Last of three scheduled nights.
March
- 14 - Harry performs Remember when the Music on Solid Gold.
May
July
- 16 - Harry Chapin died in an automobile accident on the Long Island Espressway.
October
- 21 - Cotton Patch Gospel - opening night premier at the Lambs Theatre in NYC. Harry wrote the music and lyrics and brother Tom directed the musical.
