John wrote:

>A couple years ago, a singer named John Joseph was playing a club in the
>Philadelphia area. He was interviewed by the Philadelphia Inquirer, and
>mentioned Harry Chapin and "Corey's Coming", saying that he was flattered
>that Harry recorded a song he (John Joseph) had written. Now, the album
>gives no songwriting credit to him, just Harry's "thanks". I have wondered
>if he was misquoted, misinterpreted, or what the story is. Anybody?

I've never heard this story. But I know one thing. Harry had many styles. It's
hard to pin down exactly what ingredients make a Harry Chapin song. But if
there was ever a quintisential Harry Chapin song; one that just drips Harry
Chapin, it's Corey's Coming. Much in the same way that an art expert could
tell you if Picaso actually painted a particular painting, I'd lay my life
on one thing. Of the above options, I choose to believe Ol' John Joseph was 
"misquoted".

-Brian