Tom Chapin
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For the American composer and saxophonist, see Thomas Chapin.
Tom Chapin (born March 13, 1945) is an American musician, entertainer, singer-songwriter, and storyteller.
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Born | (1945-03-13) March 13, 1945 (age 79) New York City |
Genres | Folk music, children's music |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, entertainer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, banjo, autoharp, didgeridoo, mandolin |
Years active | 1973–present |
Website | www |
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Chapin is known for the song "Happy Birthday",[1] released in 1989 in his Moonboat album.[2] It takes its melody from "Love Unspoken", a song featured in the opera The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar.