Tracy Chapman (album)
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The Grammy award-winning album of a great singer-songwriter and Humanitarian, Tracy Chapman. Released in 1988, it was a commercial success with its landmark single Fast Car, which introduced her to an instant fan base that had lasting effect on the music industry.
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About
Tracy Chapman's debut album combines a 1970's folk foundation with simple yet meaningful lyrics which made her an immediate success that continued well into the 1990's. She became a part of the political correctness where she expressed her views through this album. She exploded in the music scene with her chart topping single Fast Car after performing in a tribute concert for Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday. Other chart topping hits off this album are: Baby Can I Hold You and Talkin Bout A Revolution.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talkin' Bout a Revolution | 2:38 |
| 2 | Fast Car | 4:58 |
| 3 | Across the Lines | 3:22 |
| 4 | Behind the Wall | 1:46 |
| 5 | Baby Can I Hold You | 3:16 |
| 6 | Mountains O' Things | 4:37 |
| 7 | She's Got Her Ticket | 3:54 |
| 8 | Why? | 2:01 |
| 9 | For My Lover | 3:15 |
| 10 | If Not Now... | 2:55 |
| 11 | For You | 3:09 |
Certifications
| Year | Certification |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Platinum |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | The Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Fast Car | 6 |
| Baby Can I Hold You | 48 | |
| Talkin' Bout a Revolution | 75 |
Credits
Tracy Chapman - acoustic guitar, percussion, rhythm guitar, vocals
Ed Black - steel guitar
Paulinho Da Costa' - percussion
Denny Fongheiser' - percussion, drums
Jack Holder - organ, dulcimer, dobro, piano, electric guitar, Hammond organ, sitar
Steve Kaplan - harmonica, keyboard
Larry Klein - bass
David LaFlamme - electric violin
Bob Marlette - keyboard
Technical Credits
David Kershenbaum - Producer
Brian Koppelman, Don Rubin -Executive producers
Kevin Smith -Engineer, Mixing
Carol Bobolts - Art direction
Matt Mahurin - Photography
Trivia
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Reviews
Great music from a great composer and singer Tracy Chapman. Each song is different from the other. A classic good music for all ages, filled with wonderful messages that allows you get to know Tracy Chapman, who she really is. - Raine 16:20 2 December 2006 (PDT)
External Links
Categories: Album | Folk | Rock
