Tracy Chapman (album)
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| Tracy Chapman | ||
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| Missing image Tracy_Chapman_-_Tracy_Chapman.jpg Album cover | ||
| Album by Tracy Chapman | ||
| Released | April 5, 1988 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Contemporary Folk | |
| Length | 35 min 51 sec | |
| Label | Elektra | |
| Producer | David Kershenbaum | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 5/5 | link (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47D1ED847A47E20E0B11A40DEB561F61A8F1AACD83E284541D1B43844C30E79EC40A6D8B1E8B800E203E3FE2CBB5B0DCCC8EE56F890673C378EE8AC63312E2B7B&uid=MIDMR0412122336&sql=10:oe811v0jzzca~T1) |
| Tracy Chapman Chronology | ||
| Tracy Chapman (1988) | Crossroads (1989) | |
Tracy Chapman is the self-titled debut album by African American singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). The album was critically acclaimed and helped to launch the 1990s female singer/songwriter movement, including artists like Tori Amos, and Sarah McLachlan. The song "Fast Car" was a hit single.
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Track listing
all songs written by Tracy Chapman
- "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" - 2:38
- "Fast Car" - 4:58
- "Across the Lines" - 3:22
- "Behind the Wall" - 1:46
- "Baby Can I Hold You" - 3:16
- "Mountains O' Things" - 4:37
- "She's Got Her Ticket" - 3:54
- "Why?" - 2:01
- "For My Lover" - 3:15
- "If Not Now..." - 2:55
- "For You" - 3:09
Personnel
- 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
Production
- Producer: David Kershenbaum
- Executive producers: Brian Koppelman, Don Rubin
- Engineer: Kevin Smith
- Mixing: Kevin Smith
- Art direction: Carol Bobolts
- Photography: Matt Mahurin
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1988 | The Billboard 200 | 2 |
| 1988 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 29 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1988 | "Baby Can I Hold You" | Adult Contemporary | 19 |
| 1988 | "Baby Can I Hold You" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 48 |
| 1988 | "Fast Car" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 19 |
| 1988 | "Fast Car" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| 1988 | "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 78 |
| 1988 | "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 22 |
| 1988 | "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" | Modern Rock Tracks | 24 |
| 1988 | "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 75 |
Awards
| Year | Winner | Category |
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| 1988 | "Fast Car" | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |
| 1988 | Tracy Chapman | Best Contemporary Folk Album |