Short Stories (Harry Chapin album)

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Personnel

• Harry Chapin – guitar, vocals
• Dave Armstrong – harmonica
• Tomi Lee Bradley – vocals
• Bobby Carlin – drums
• Jeanne French – vocals
• Paul Leka – keyboards
• Michael Masters – cello
• Ronald Palmer – guitar, vocals
• Buddy Saltzman – drums
• John Wallace – bass guitar, vocals
• Tim Scott – cello

Charts and certifications

Charts

Year	Chart	Position
1973/74	Billboard 200	61
	Australian (Kent Music Report)<ref name=aus>Template:Cite book</ref>	46
	Canadian Albums Chart	39

Certifications

Region	Certification	Sales
United States	Gold	1,000,000
Canada	Platinum	100,000