Short Stories (Harry Chapin album)

Short Stories
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 1973
Recorded1973
GenreFolk rock
Length44:26
LabelElektra
ProducerPaul Leka
Harry Chapin chronology
Sniper and Other Love Songs
(1972)
Short Stories
(1973)
Verities & Balderdash
(1974)
Singles from Short Stories
  1. "W.O.L.D."
    Released: December 1973
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Christgau's Record GuideD+

Short Stories is the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, released in 1973. (see 1973 in music). "W.O.L.D.", "Mr Tanner" and "Mail Order Annie" remained amongst his most popular works for the rest of his life. "W.O.L.D." went to number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and had commercial success in the top 10 in other countries such as Canada.