Tracy Chapman (album)
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| Studio album by Tracy Chapman | ||
| Released | April 5, 1988 | |
| Recorded | Elektra/Asylum Records | |
| Genre | Contemporary Folk | |
| Length | 36:11 | |
| Label | Elektra | |
| Producer(s) | David Kershenbaum | |
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| Tracy Chapman chronology | ||
| Tracy Chapman (1988) |
Crossroads (1989) |
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Tracy Chapman is the self-titled debut album by 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. In 2003, the album was ranked number 261 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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[edit] Track listing
- "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" – 2:39
- "Fast Car" – 4:56
- "Across the Lines" – 3:24
- "Behind the Wall" – 1:49
- "Baby Can I Hold You" – 3:14
- "Mountains O' Things" – 4:39
- "She's Got Her Ticket" – 3:56
- "Why?" – 2:06
- "For My Lover" – 3:12
- "If Not Now..." – 3:01
- "For You" – 3:09
[edit] 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
[edit] Production
- Producer: David Kershenbaum
- Executive producers: Brian Koppelman, Don Rubin
- Engineer: Kevin Smith
- Mixing: Kevin Smith
- Art direction: Carol Bobolts
- Photography: Matt Mahurin
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1988 | The Billboard 200 | 1 |
| 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 |
[edit] Awards
| Year | Winner | Category |
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| 1988 | "Fast Car" | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |
| 1988 | Tracy Chapman | Best Contemporary Folk Album |
