Tracy Chapman: Tracy Chapman (Fast Car) 1988 CD-New $19.99
- Description Tracy Chapman is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on April 5, 1988. The album was recorded at the Powertrax studio in Hollywood, California. In 1987, Chapman was discovered by fellow Tufts University student Brian Koppelman. He offered to show her work to his father, who owned a successful publishing company; however, she did not consider the offer to be serious. After multiple performances, however, Koppelman found a demo tape of her singing her single “Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution“, which he promoted to radio stations. “Fast Car” was nominated for a slew of Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. She took home the awards for Best Female Vocal Pop Performance, Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Folk Album. With sales of more than 20 million copies worldwide (six million in America alone), Tracy Chapman stands as one of the best-selling albums of all-time. Video: Tracy Chapman – Fast Car (1988) Tracklist: All songs written by Tracy Chapman. 1. “Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution“ 2:40 2. “Fast Car“ 4:57 3. “Across the Lines” 3:25 4. “Behind the Wall” 1:50 5. “Baby Can I Hold You“ 3:14 6. “Mountains o’ Things” 4:39 7. “She’s Got Her Ticket” 3:57 8. “Why?” 2:06 9. “For My Lover” 3:12 10. “If Not Now…” 3:01 11. “For You” 3:10 Musicians: Tracy Chapman – all vocals; acoustic guitar (1–3, 8–10), electric guitar (1–2, 6–7), percussion (1–2, 10), rhythm guitar (5) Denny Fongheiser – percussion (1, 5, 8, 10), drums (1–3, 5, 7–10) Larry Klein – bass guitar (1–3, 5, 7–10) Jack Holder – electric guitar (1, 7–8), Hammond organ (1, 5, 7–8), hammer dulcimer (3), electric sitar (5), dobro (9), acoustic piano (10) Ed Black – steel guitar (2, 9) Bob Marlette – keyboards (5–6) David LaFlamme – electric violin (5) Steve Kaplan – keyboards (6–7), synth harmonica (9) Paulinho da Costa – percussion (6–8) Like this:Like Loading…
CD - THE BELFAST SESSIONS
This, our latest collection of songs, was recorded at RedBox Studios in Belfast. We’ve wanted to record there for awhile now and finally the timing was right for all. Dónal O’Connor one of the owners, produced it with expertise, poise, patience and not a few threats, the main one being “no more Guinness till youse get this track right.” Inspirational words indeed! He was somehow able to corral us and steer us in the right direction on each song. I’m sure he’d love to work with us again – maybe! We had a great time all together recording there, and hopefully dear fans you’ll enjoy listening. In these uncertain times remember, music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. I think that was a quote from Paul McCartney, or possibly Bob Dylan. Enjoy!
The Belfast Sessions (2025)
Track Listing:
- BOYS OF BELFAST
- BELFAST BOOZELEERS
- DOWN BY THE LAGAN SIDE
- IRISH NAVIES
- MY BELFAST LOVE
- A NIGHT IN BUSHMILLS
- NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
- I’LL TELL YOU BOYS IT’S WHISKEY
- PRODIGAL SON
- NEW LINE TO DUBLIN
- PADDY’S DREAM
- SONG FOR BELFAST
- DAYTRIP TO BELFAST
