Chapman was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released her critically acclaimed debut album Tracy Chapman, which became a multi-platinum worldwide hit. The album garnered Chapman six Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year, three of which she won, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her single "Fast Car", and Best New Artist. Chapman released her second album Crossroads the following year, which garnered her an additional Grammy nomination. Since then, Chapman has experienced further success with six more studio albums, which include her multi-platinum fourth album New Beginning, for which she won a fourth Grammy award, for Best Rock Song, for its lead single "Give Me One Reason". Chapman's most recent release is Our Bright Future, in 2008.
Tracy Chapman is the self-titled debut album by singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on April 5, 1988, by Elektra Records. 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, and she was eventually signed to Elektra Records.
In early attempts to produce the first album, many producers turned down Chapman as they did not favor her musical direction. David Kershenbaum, however, decided to produce it as he wanted to record an acoustic music album. It was recorded in Hollywood, California in only eight weeks. Most of the writing is based on political and social causes.
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Subcity · Tracy Chapman
Crossroads
℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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published: 09 Nov 2014
Tracy Chapman - Subcity (1989)
Tracy Chapman - Subcity (1989)
People say it doesn't exist
'cause no one would like to admit
that there is a city underground
where people live everyday
off the waste and decay
off the discards of their fellow man
here in subcity life is hard
we can't receive any government relief
i'd like to please give mr. president my honest regards
for disregarding me
they say there's too much crime in these city streets
my sentiments exactly
government and big business hold the purse strings
when i worked i worked in the factories
i'm at the mercy of the world
i guess i'm lucky to be alive
they say we've fallen through the cracks
they say the system works
but we won't let it
help
i guess they never stop to think
we might not just want handouts
but a way to make an honest livi...
published: 30 Jun 2014
Subcity (2015 Remaster)
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Subcity (2015 Remaster) · Tracy Chapman
Greatest Hits
℗ 1989, 2015 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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published: 20 Nov 2015
SubCity Tracy Chapman
8.8 Earthquake struck Japan triggering a Tsunami Alert
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Sending out love to Japan
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published: 12 Mar 2011
Tracy Chapman - Subcity (Live Taormina)
Tracy Chapman Live at Taormina
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published: 01 Jul 2007
Tracy Chapman - Subcity - Karaoke
published: 16 Oct 2022
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Subcity · Tracy Chapman
Crossroads
℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bishara...
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Subcity · Tracy Chapman
Crossroads
℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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Subcity · Tracy Chapman
Crossroads
℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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Tracy Chapman - Subcity (1989)
People say it doesn't exist
'cause no one would like to admit
that there is a city underground
where people live everyday
of...
Tracy Chapman - Subcity (1989)
People say it doesn't exist
'cause no one would like to admit
that there is a city underground
where people live everyday
off the waste and decay
off the discards of their fellow man
here in subcity life is hard
we can't receive any government relief
i'd like to please give mr. president my honest regards
for disregarding me
they say there's too much crime in these city streets
my sentiments exactly
government and big business hold the purse strings
when i worked i worked in the factories
i'm at the mercy of the world
i guess i'm lucky to be alive
they say we've fallen through the cracks
they say the system works
but we won't let it
help
i guess they never stop to think
we might not just want handouts
but a way to make an honest living
living this ain't living
what did i do deserve this
had my trust in god
worked everyday of my life
thought i had some guarantees
that's what i thought
at least that's what i thought
last night i had another restless sleep
wondering what tomorrow might bring
last night i dreamed
a cold blue light was shining down on me
i screamed myself awake
thought i must be dying
thought i must be dying
Tracy Chapman - Subcity (1989)
People say it doesn't exist
'cause no one would like to admit
that there is a city underground
where people live everyday
off the waste and decay
off the discards of their fellow man
here in subcity life is hard
we can't receive any government relief
i'd like to please give mr. president my honest regards
for disregarding me
they say there's too much crime in these city streets
my sentiments exactly
government and big business hold the purse strings
when i worked i worked in the factories
i'm at the mercy of the world
i guess i'm lucky to be alive
they say we've fallen through the cracks
they say the system works
but we won't let it
help
i guess they never stop to think
we might not just want handouts
but a way to make an honest living
living this ain't living
what did i do deserve this
had my trust in god
worked everyday of my life
thought i had some guarantees
that's what i thought
at least that's what i thought
last night i had another restless sleep
wondering what tomorrow might bring
last night i dreamed
a cold blue light was shining down on me
i screamed myself awake
thought i must be dying
thought i must be dying
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Subcity (2015 Remaster) · Tracy Chapman
Greatest Hits
℗ 1989, 2015 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall...
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Subcity (2015 Remaster) · Tracy Chapman
Greatest Hits
℗ 1989, 2015 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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Subcity (2015 Remaster) · Tracy Chapman
Greatest Hits
℗ 1989, 2015 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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8.8 Earthquake struck Japan triggering a Tsunami Alert
I don't own any rights to this song and I don't intend to make any money from this video
Sending out...
8.8 Earthquake struck Japan triggering a Tsunami Alert
I don't own any rights to this song and I don't intend to make any money from this video
Sending out love to Japan
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-The-Veil-where-the-Angels-Ascend/153753144642969
8.8 Earthquake struck Japan triggering a Tsunami Alert
I don't own any rights to this song and I don't intend to make any money from this video
Sending out love to Japan
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-The-Veil-where-the-Angels-Ascend/153753144642969
Provided to YouTube by Elektra Records
Subcity · Tracy Chapman
Crossroads
℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
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Tracy Chapman - Subcity (1989)
People say it doesn't exist
'cause no one would like to admit
that there is a city underground
where people live everyday
off the waste and decay
off the discards of their fellow man
here in subcity life is hard
we can't receive any government relief
i'd like to please give mr. president my honest regards
for disregarding me
they say there's too much crime in these city streets
my sentiments exactly
government and big business hold the purse strings
when i worked i worked in the factories
i'm at the mercy of the world
i guess i'm lucky to be alive
they say we've fallen through the cracks
they say the system works
but we won't let it
help
i guess they never stop to think
we might not just want handouts
but a way to make an honest living
living this ain't living
what did i do deserve this
had my trust in god
worked everyday of my life
thought i had some guarantees
that's what i thought
at least that's what i thought
last night i had another restless sleep
wondering what tomorrow might bring
last night i dreamed
a cold blue light was shining down on me
i screamed myself awake
thought i must be dying
thought i must be dying
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Subcity (2015 Remaster) · Tracy Chapman
Greatest Hits
℗ 1989, 2015 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc.
Congas: Bobbye Hall
Viola: Charlie Bisharat
Electric Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Producer: David Kershenbaum
Additional Drums: Denny Fongheiser
Unknown: John X. Volaitis
Engineer, Mixer: Kevin W. Smith
Bass Guitar: Larry Klein
Unknown: Marty Lester
Assistant Mixer: Marty Lester
Drums: Russ Kunkel
12 String Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Harmonica, Vocals: Tracy Chapman
Producer: Tracy Chapman
Organ: William Smith
Writer: Tracy Chapman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
8.8 Earthquake struck Japan triggering a Tsunami Alert
I don't own any rights to this song and I don't intend to make any money from this video
Sending out love to Japan
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-The-Veil-where-the-Angels-Ascend/153753144642969
Chapman was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released her critically acclaimed debut album Tracy Chapman, which became a multi-platinum worldwide hit. The album garnered Chapman six Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year, three of which she won, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her single "Fast Car", and Best New Artist. Chapman released her second album Crossroads the following year, which garnered her an additional Grammy nomination. Since then, Chapman has experienced further success with six more studio albums, which include her multi-platinum fourth album New Beginning, for which she won a fourth Grammy award, for Best Rock Song, for its lead single "Give Me One Reason". Chapman's most recent release is Our Bright Future, in 2008.
If you wait for me Then I'll come for you Although I've travelled far I always hold a place for you In my heart If you think of me If you miss me once in a while Then I'll return to you I'll return and fill that space in your heart Chorus- Remembering your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way Back to you If you'll be waiting 2nd verse- If you dream of me Like I dream of you In a place that's warm and dark In a place where I can feel The beating of your heart (chorus) I've longed for you And I have desired To see your face your smile To be with you wherever you are (chorus) 3rd verse- Please say you'll be waiting Together again It would feel so good to be in your arms Where all my journeys end If you make a promise If it's one that you can keep I vow to come for you If you wait for me And say you'll hold A place for me