1974 HITS ARCHIVE: Cat’s In The Cradle - Harry Chapin (a #1 record--stereo 45, complete version)

Harry’s only chart-topping single, presented here in the complete ‘album version’ which was issued on a minority of the commercial 45s. Most of the released singles were the ‘3:29’ version (actually 3:34    • 1974 HITS ARCHIVE: Cat’s In The Cradle - H...   ) which deleted the 2:22-2:28 passage and faded out during the final seconds rather than ending cold. Pop Chart Peaks: #1 on Billboard, Cash Box & Record World - A/C Peak: 6 Released on stereo 45 single Elektra 45203 - Cat’s In The Cradle (Harry and Sandy Chapin) by Harry Chapin, produced by Paul Leka . THE 1974 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1974 (some were recorded in 1973)