Tracy Chapman, born and raised in Cleveland, is best know for her single "Fast Car," but the versatile folk singer has released eight albums, beginning with her self-titled album in 1988. Below is a summary of her work.
Tracy Chapman (1988)
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Tracy Chapman's self titled first album, released in 1988, catapulted her to fame. The work rose to #1 on both the US and UK charts and went 6 times platinum.
Tracks include "Fast Car," "Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution," and "Baby Can I Hold You." The album resounds with echoes of the Cleveland city streets and neighborhoods.
Tracks include "Fast Car," "Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution," and "Baby Can I Hold You." The album resounds with echoes of the Cleveland city streets and neighborhoods.
Crossroads (1989)
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Chapman's sophomore album also went platinum and was #1 in the UK. It includes such songs as "Crossroads," "Subcity," and "All That You Have is your Soul." It also features a variety of guest artists, including Neil Young and Marc Cohn.
Matters of the Heart (1992)
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Chapman's third album met with critical, but less commercial success. It topped at #53 on the US charts. The album includes the tracks "Bang Bang Bang" and "Dreaming on a World."
New Beginnings (1995)
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"New Beginnings," released in 1995, is my favorite of Chapman's albums. It combines her excellent songwriting skills with a little more complexity and the maturity of seven years in the record business. The album was hugely popular and went five times platinum.
Songs on the album include "Give Me One Reason," "New Beginning," "Smoke and Ashes," and "The Promise."
Songs on the album include "Give Me One Reason," "New Beginning," "Smoke and Ashes," and "The Promise."
Telling Stories (2000)
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"Telling Stories," released in 2000, went gold and rose to #33 on the US Billboard Chart. The most popular song on the album is the title track, "Telling Stories."
Collection (2001)
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Chapman's first compilation of her hits, "Collection" received better reviews in the UK (where it rose to #3) than it did in the US. It features her best songs from previous albums, including "Give Me One Reason," "Fast Car," "Smoke and Ashes," and "Baby Can I Hold You."
Let It Rain (2002)
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"Let it Rain" offers a more mature, but no less enjoyable, Tracy Chapman. Track on this album include "You're the One" and "Another Sun."
Where You Live (2005)
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The latest release from Chapman, dropped in 2005, includes the singles "Change" and "America."
